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   The iconic Junkers Ju-52 of the Lufthansa Berlin Stiftung can now be admired   
   at the Lufthansa Group's conference and visitors center at Frankfurt Airport.   
   Visible from the outside, the aircraft is a striking eye-catcher for aviation   
   enthusiasts.   
       
   "Tante Ju," as the aircraft is affectionately known, recently underwent   
   restoration at Paderborn-Lippstadt Airport. Because the Ju-52 is no longer   
   airworthy, it was transported to Frankfurt by low-loader. The relocation   
   coincides with Lufthansa's 100th anniversary. The airline emphasizes the   
   importance of preserving historical aviation heritage. In the visitors center,   
   the Ju-52 s tands next to a Lockheed Super Star. Both aircraft will be   
   officially displayed starting in 2026.   
       
   The Ju-52 was delivered to Lufthansa approximately ninety years ago, directly   
   from the factory in Dessau. In the following years, the aircraft was used in   
   Germany and Norway. Between 1957 and 1963, it flew in Ecuador, after which it   
   was shipped to the United States in 1969 to participate in air shows.   
       
   The Lufthansa Berlin Foundation later adopted the aircraft into its fleet and   
   kept it operational for sightseeing flights for many years. However, the   
   program was terminated in 2019 after Lufthansa withdrew its funding. A fatal   
   accident involving a JU-Air Ju-52 over the Alps also played a role in the   
   decision to discontinue flights.   
      
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