Flying was on hand last week to witness the first official flight of the Junkers F13 replica in Zurich, Switzerland. The near-exact copy of the first all-metal commercial airplane was built by German luxury suitcase maker Rimowa, which unveiled the airplane to great fanfare along with an extravagant party at the historic Dubendorf Airfield.
Photos: Historic Junkers F13 Replica Takes First Flight
Key Takeaways:
- A replica of the historic Junkers F13, the world's first all-metal commercial airplane, completed its first official flight in Zurich, Switzerland.
- German luxury suitcase manufacturer Rimowa built the near-exact copy, incorporating modern touches while largely based on laser-scanned parts of an original F13.
- The maiden flight was unveiled with great fanfare at Dubendorf Airfield, accompanied by an extravagant party themed around the Golden Age of Aviation.
- These F13 replicas are slated to undergo certification flight testing and will soon be available for sale.
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