| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | D.5929/18 |
| Alternate Serial: | 5929 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Junkers D-I (J-9) |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Junkers D-I (J-9) |
| Aircraft Version: | Junkers D-I (J-9) |
| C/n (msn): | [ D.5929/18 ] |
| Operator Titles: | Germany - Air Force |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Airport: | Paris - Le BourgetMap |
| Country: | France |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: LFPB IATA: LBG Local: - Other: - |
| Collection: | Musée de l'Air et de l'Espace |
| Photo Date: | 4 March 2022 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. Gardiner |
| Photo ID: | 450048 |
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As early as 1915, Hugo Junkers was working on an all-metal low-wing aircraft. This innovative concept was rejected by the Luftstreitkräfte despite the duralumin structure that offered pilots relatively greater safety. Finally, the J.9 design was approved, designated D-I but only arrived to front line pilots in the last months of the war. Despite the qualities of speed and maneuverability, only 41 copies were built, in particular due to a difficult construction. This plane is the only extant example that survives today. This photo is copyright © Alastair T. Gardiner, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 31 March 2022, and has since been viewed 220 times. |