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A significant piece of Hungarian aviation history will be on display at the RepTár Szolnok (Central Hungary) Aviation Museum starting August 31, as part of their annual picnic event. The museum will unveil the Hungarian Lloyd C.I warplane, reports Világgazdaság.
This biplane, the first military aircraft manufactured in Hungary, was built in May 1914 at the Hungarian Lloyd factory near Budapest. It stands out as a prototype and is the only surviving First World War (WWI) aircraft in Hungarian public collections that retains its original main parts. The Lloyd C.I not only set several world altitude records during its time but also saw service in World War I, where it endured multiple hits that are still visible on its wings and fuselage.
After undergoing various overhauls, it was restored to its current condition in April 1997 and has been in storage since 2015.
The arrival of the Lloyd C.I warplane represents a significant addition to the museum’s collection. Its importance lies in both its historical importance and its rare status as a surviving First World War aircraft, recognized internationally for its records.
Via Világgazdaság; Featured Image: Wikipedia