STUART, Florida- (October 12, 2006) What are Helldivers, Junkers, and Angel 7s; and what do they all have in common? They are among the rarest treasures in the world of aviation. More importantly, all three aircrafts will be on display at the 2006 Visiting Nurse Association's Air Show, November 11-12 at Witham Air Field in Stuart.
Helldivers first flew in June of 1942 and by 1944 became the Navy's first line dive bombers, replacing the SBD Dauntless Bombers. Over 7,200 Helldivers were built but the CAF Helldiver which will be on display at the VNA Air Show is the only one still flying in the world.
The VNA is also extremely delighted to be able to showcase a Ju 52 "Junker" at this year's Air Show. There are only seven Ju 52's still flying in the world, the only one on this continent will be on exhibit at this year's Veteran's Day Weekend event!
Over 2,800 L-39Cs were manufactured in the Czech Republic but less than 300 were registered to non-military owners throughout the United States. This aircraft bears a striking resemblance to the jets flown by the Blue Angels in the early 1980's. The Angel 7 is painted and fashioned like the Blues, hence its name, "Angel 7".
"We are thrilled to be able to present such rare and beautifully crafted planes like these," said VNA CEO Donald Crow. "They definitely give new meaning to 'one-of-a-kind', some of these aircrafts are the only ones in existence."