The JU 52, nicknamend «Aunt Ju» or«iron Anne» due to its sturdy characteristics, had a long and glorious job in Germany and several other nations. It absolutely was the Lufwaffe’s trasport aircraft throughout the entire length of World War it, ended up being widedu employed in its seaplane version and played a paramount role in promotions in Norway and Mediterranean. The most important chapter of its wartime job, however, was without doubt the landing regarding area of Crete.