This Day in Aviation History
April 21st, 1964
First flight of the Hamburger Flugzeugbau HFB-320 Hansa Jet.
 
The Hamburger Flugzeugbau HFB-320 Hansa Jet is an all-metal, twin-engine, ten-seat business jet that was built by German aircraft manufacturer Hamburger Flugzeugbau between 1964 and 1973.
 
The most notable feature of the aircraft is its forward-swept wing, which is mid-mounted in the fuselage. This arrangement allows the wing spar to pass through the fuselage behind the passenger cabin without decreasing cabin volume. As of 2011, it remains the only civilian jet ever to use a forward-swept wing….
 
Source:
Wikipedia, Hamburger Flugzeugbau HFB-320 Hansa Jet: http://gstv.us/1r0KkOS
 
YouTube, HANSA Jet HFB-320 IN FLIGHT – PEX GAE: http://gstv.us/1r0KplK
 
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