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:
- The Junkers F13 replica, a near-exact copy of the first all-metal commercial airplane, successfully completed its first official flight in Zurich, Switzerland.
- Built by German luxury suitcase maker Rimowa using laser-scanned parts from an original F13, the replica incorporates some modern touches like brakes and a powerful Pratt & Whitney Wasp Junior engine.
- The unveiling was a grand affair, celebrated with great fanfare and an extravagant party at the historic Dubendorf Airfield, themed around the Golden Age of Aviation.
- Following certification flight testing, additional replicas of the F13 are expected to be available for sale.
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