Starting with 1937, Hungary purchased a total of about 96 Ju-86 from Germany. Contrary to public perception, German (or Italian) planes were not granted free of charge, but had to be paid for with currency or by barter items like food and oil. Already outdated by the start of WW2, the Ju-86 was nevertheless a reliable plane with a 1,000 mile range and a 2200 lbs bomb load, used by the RHAF on the Eastern front mainly during 1941-1942.

Junkers Ju-86 Bomber, Hungary

A Reggiane Re-2000 fighter plane, called Héja by the RHAF, and its crew someplace on the Eastern front. The Dongó fighter squadron was active in supporting the Hungarian Second Army on the Don front during 1942. Some of its famous members were Vice-Regent István Horthy and fighter-ace von SaintGeorge (Szentgyörgyi) -- neither one seems to be shown in the photo.

Dongó (Wasp) Squadron -- Héja Fighter Crew

Hungarian Honveds in the early years of the war.