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Massimo_Foti · Posted: Wed May 01, 2019 10:55 pm Post subject: Munich. Deutsches Museum

Rheintochter R 1 by Massimo Foti, on Flickr

Massimo_Foti · Posted: Wed May 01, 2019 10:56 pm Post subject: Re: Munich. Deutsches Museum

Ba 349 by Massimo Foti, on Flickr

Massimo_Foti · Posted: Wed May 01, 2019 10:56 pm Post subject: Re: Munich. Deutsches Museum

Bf 108 by Massimo Foti, on Flickr

Massimo_Foti · Posted: Wed May 01, 2019 10:57 pm Post subject: Re: Munich. Deutsches Museum

Bf 109 by Massimo Foti, on Flickr

Massimo_Foti · Posted: Wed May 01, 2019 10:57 pm Post subject: Re: Munich. Deutsches Museum

Bleriot XI by Massimo Foti, on Flickr

Massimo_Foti · Posted: Wed May 01, 2019 10:57 pm Post subject: Re: Munich. Deutsches Museum

Dornier Libelle by Massimo Foti, on Flickr

Massimo_Foti · Posted: Wed May 01, 2019 10:58 pm Post subject: Re: Munich. Deutsches Museum

DOWA 81 by Massimo Foti, on Flickr

This homebuilt aircraft was designed and built to enable a family of five to escape from East to West Germany in 1981, but has never flown. The family were arrested the day before their planned escape. They were charged with 'Preparing an illegal border crossing in a heavy case', convicted and imprisoned for one year. They were then deported to the Federal Republic of Germany.

To keep construction a secret, the builder used only non aviation-grade materials and generally available components. Power was provided by two East German MZ motorcycle engines.