Aircraft Photo of D-EMKB | Hirth Hi-27 Akrostar | AirHistory.net #131258
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:D-EMKB
Other Marks:27
Aircraft Original Type:Hirth Hi-27 Akrostar
Aircraft Generic Type:Hirth Hi-27 Akrostar
Aircraft Version:Hirth Hi-27 Akrostar
C/n (msn):4001
Location
City / Airport:RedhillMap
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Airport Codes:ICAO: EGKR   IATA: KRH   Local: -   Other: -
 
Photo Date:27 July 1970
Photo by:Brian R Burrage
Photo ID: 131258
Photo Comment

Prototype Akrostar MK.II. The number 27 related to its recent participation in the World Aerobatic Championships at Hullavington. The famous pilot Neil Williams somehow survived a wing failure in his Zlin 526 Akrobat G-AWAR during a practice session 5 June for these championships. Later preserved at the Deutsches Museum - Flugwerft Schleissheim in a red and white livery.

This photo is copyright © Brian R Burrage, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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