Kassel 12

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Kassel 12A was a German glider used for advanced training. The glider was developed in the 1920s.

[edit] Use in Finland

Conscripts from Lentoasema 2 built one Kassel 12A in 1935. The first flight with the aircraft was performed by Lt. Col. Ahonius at Santahamina on 28 March 1935. The aircraft was used at the Jämijärvi glider school in the summer of 1936, carrying the designation number "13". The aircraft is today on display at the Päijät-Häme Aviation Museum.

[edit] Source

  • Keskinen, Niska, Stenman: Suomen museolentokoneet, Tietoteos, 1981.