Junkers

American

[yoong-kuhrs] / ˈyʊŋ kərs /

noun

Hugo 1859–1935, German aircraft designer and builder.

Junkers British

/ ˈjʊŋkəz /

noun

Hugo. 1859–1935, German aircraft designer. His military aircraft were used in both World Wars

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Brixius' Junkers Ju-88A-6 bomber plane took off from occupied Belgium and was shot over the Bristol Channel, having already lost radio and navigation on a cloudy night.

From BBC • Oct. 22, 2023

The world update will release on September 7th, free of charge, while the Junkers JU-52 will cost $14.99.

From The Verge • Aug. 24, 2021

He inspected factories and flew the Junkers Ju 52, the centerpiece of Germany's new bomber force.

From Salon • Mar. 29, 2020

The Junkers Ju-52 plane, operated by Ju-Air, went down on the Piz Segnas mountain.

From Washington Post • Aug. 5, 2018

Prussian Junkers had the reputation of being stiff and arrogant, but that seemed an unfair generalization.

From "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys

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