![Aircraft Photo of 1374 | Focke-Wulf Fw 56A-1 Stösser | Germany - Air Force | AirHistory.net #494468](/photos/0494468.jpg)
Aircraft | |
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Registration / Serial: | 1374 |
Military Code: | SG-SO |
Aircraft Original Type: | Focke-Wulf Fw 56 Stösser |
Aircraft Generic Type: | Focke-Wulf Fw 56 Stösser |
Aircraft Version: | Focke-Wulf Fw 56A-1 Stösser |
C/n (msn): | 1374 |
Operator Titles: | Germany - Air Force |
Location | |
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Location: | Not known |
Country: | Not known |
Photo Date: | 1935 to 1940 |
Photo from: | Kas van Zonneveld Collection |
Photo ID: | 494468 |
Photo Comment |
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Developed in the early 1930's as an advanced (fighter) trainer aircraft. The first prototypes flew between November 1993 - February1934, with production beginning in 1935. Around 1000 aircraft were built and mostly used by Germany, Austria and Hungary (although other countries took deliveries as well). It was said to be highly popular amongst pilots due to its aerobatic capabilities and handling. The listed c/n and s/n is unconfirmed. Photo from W. Muntinga This photo was added on 9 September 2022, and has since been viewed 1174 times. |