| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | "D-EKRA" |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Focke-Wulf Fw-61 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Focke-Wulf Fw-61 |
| Aircraft Version: | Focke-Wulf Fw-61 Replica |
| C/n (msn): | None issued |
| Location | |
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| City / Area: | Bückeburg / Hubschraubermuseum [ Off-Airport ]Map |
| Country: | Germany |
| Collection: | Hubschraubermuseum Bückeburg |
| Photo Date: | 27 December 2021 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. Gardiner |
| Photo ID: | 432517 |
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The Focke-Wulf Fw 61 is often considered the first practical, functional helicopter and was first flown in 1936. Only two aircraft were produced with the first prototype, D-EBVU, making its first free flight in June 1936 and by early 1937, the second prototype, D-EKRA, had also flown. Neither of these machines appear to have survived WWII, although this replica is on display at this super museum. This photo is copyright © Alastair T. Gardiner, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 20 January 2022, and has since been viewed 689 times. |