Junkers J.I. - Ottawa, Ontario - Static Aircraft Displays on Waymarking.com

Text from a plaque next to the Junkers J.I.

This airplane is the only surviving Junkers J.I. It was sent to Canada from France as a war trophy in May 1919.

"The Junkers J.I. marked a major transition in aircraft construction. Before the J.I, almost all airplanes were built of wood and fabric ––– relatively fragile material. First flown in 1917, this aircraft had a metal structure. The wings and tail were covered in aluminum. The front half of the body was made of steel plates while the rear had an aluminum frame. This made the aircraft incredibly strong and resistant to ground fire ––– perfect for low level observation and ground attack. Only 227 J.Is were ever built.

"Manufactured in 1918, this J.I was sent to Canada from Dieppe on the SS Venusia in May 1919, as a war trophy. The Museum believes that the aircraft's armament consisted of one flexible mounted gun for the observer, although some accounts mention that fixed forward-firing guns were also provided on the aircraft. This Junkers J.I was assembled and put on display to the public in Toronto at the Canadian National Exhibition in August 1919. In 1939, it was transferred from Camp Borden to the Aeronautical Museum. It was later moved to the Canadian War Museum's warehouse, and was transferred to this Museum in 1969. It is the only complete Junkers J.I. that exists in the world."

Junkers J.I.: (visit link)

Type of Aircraft: (make/model): Junkers J.I Construction:: original aircraft Location (park, airport, museum, etc.): Space and Aviation Museum - Ottawa, Ontario inside / outside: inside Other Information:: Opening hours Daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission fees Adult $15, Youth (3-17) $10 Senior (age 60+) / Student $13 Free admission from 4 to 5pm on Thursdays Access restrictions: The visitors are not allowed to touch the aircraft and cannot step over a black three inch high barrier positioned around it. Tail Number: (S/N): Not listed

Visit Instructions:
Photo of aircraft (required - will be interesting to see if the aircraft is ever repainted or progress if being restored)
Photo of serial number (required unless there is not one or it is a replica)
Photo(s) of any artwork on the aircraft (optional but interesting)

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