Focke-Wulf Fw 44 Stieglitz
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The Focke-Wulf Fw 44 Stieglitz is a twin-seat biplane designed and produced by the German aircraft manufacturer Focke-Wulf. It was the company's first major international success.
A Focke-Wulf Fw 44J in 2008
Fw 44J G-STIG at Old Warden 2008
I.Ae. 23, the Argentinian "Wooden Focke-Wulf"
A Focke-Wulf Fw 44J in 2005
Kurt Tank
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Kurt Waldemar Tank was a German aeronautical engineer and test pilot who led the design department at Focke-Wulf from 1931 to 1945. He was responsible for the creation of several important Luftwaffe a
Focke-Wulf Fw 44 Stieglitz
…Siemens-Halske Sh 14 radial engine. It was furnished with ailerons on both upper and lower wings, but did not use flaps. The design team was headed by Kurt Tank. Intended for use as a pilot training and sports aircraft, the first prototype conducted its maiden flight in the latter half of 1932; while initially…
Bundesarchiv Bild 183 L18396, Kurt Tank
Major Günther Specht (left) and Kurt Tank (right)
Tank (left, barely visible) exhibiting the IAe 33 to President Perón (center, in white uniform) c. 1951