Junker over Cape Town

The “Junker” aircraft at the South African Museum refers to the Junkers Ju 52, a German tri-motor transport plane widely used in the 1930s and 1940s.
 
Known for its corrugated metal skin and rugged reliability, it served in both civilian and military roles, including passenger flights and cargo transport.
 
In South Africa, the Ju 52 was operated by early airlines and later preserved as a historical exhibit, symbolizing the pioneering era of aviation.
 
Today, it stands as a tribute to engineering innovation and the role of air travel in connecting remote regions.