You are bidding on an EXTREMELY RARE and 100% original German Luftwaffe Aircraft Fuselage Data Plate, as recovered from a downed Ju88 series bomber aircraft!  Recovered from a wreck in Russia, the crash location is inscribed on the reverse.

 

The Junkers Ju 88 was a World War II German Luftwaffe twin-engine, multi-role aircraft. Designed by Hugo Junkers' company in the mid-1930s to be a so-called Schnellbomber which would be too fast for any of the fighters of its era to intercept, it suffered from a number of technical problems during the later stages of its development and early operational roles, but became one of the most versatile combat aircraft of the war. Affectionately known as "The Maid of all Work" (Mädchen für Alles), the Ju 88 proved to be suited to almost any role. Like a number of other Luftwaffe bombers, it was used successfully as a bomber, dive bomber, night fighter, torpedo bomber, reconnaissance aircraft, heavy fighter, and even as a flying bomb during the closing stages of conflict.

 Despite its protracted development, the aircraft became one of the Luftwaffe's most important assets. The assembly line ran constantly from 1936 to 1945, and more than 16,000 Ju 88s were built in dozens of variants, more than any other twin-engine German aircraft of the period. Throughout the production, the basic structure of the aircraft remained unchanged.

  

Made of aluminum, this item is in VERY NICE relic condition!  Though it is corroded and a bit dirty, it retains 95% of its original shape, and is VERY solid!  All markings are legible, and clearly stamped.  "Ju88 Yukspor" is written in Russian on the reverse (indicating the crash location).  Further research is needed.  Would make a PERFECT addition to any collection or display!

 

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Although my passion is the Me109, I do offer many other German Aircraft (Fw190, Me262, etc.), as well as USAF and Japanese items. Occasionally I do offer many non-vintage items such as prints and art relating to the time period. As a private collector myself, I am constantly on the lookout for historical memorabilia, authentic photographs, artwork or anything unique relating to military aircraft.  
 
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