Wings of the Luftwaffe (7/14) : Ju 52 - Iron Annie

For educational purposes

The Junkers Ju 52 nicknamed Tante Ju ("Auntie Ju") and "Iron Annie" was a German transport aircraft manufactured from 1932 to 1945.

It saw both civilian and military service during the 1930s and 1940s.

In a civilian role, it flew with over 12 air carriers including Swissair and Deutsche Luft Hansa as an airliner and freight hauler.

In a military role, it flew with the Luftwaffe as a troop and cargo transport and briefly as a medium bomber.

The Ju 52 continued in postwar service with military and civilian air fleets well into the 1980s.