Hungarian Honveds in the early years of the war.

Hungarian Honveds

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 Already outdated by the start of WW2, the Ju-86 was nevertheless a reliable plane with a 1,000 mile range and a 2200 lbs bomb load, used by the RHAF on the Eastern front mainly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 Hungarian air force mechanic works repairing a Bf-109 fighter plane  sometimes during 1943-1944.