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1919 |
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Constructed as a B-5 by Bohemia at Pilsen, Czechoslovakia. |
1919 |
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To Aviation Association Bohemia, Pilsen, Czechoslovakia.
Used in flying school. |
27 April 1919 |
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First flight. |
Circa April 1919 |
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Photographer: VHU collection
Notes: In front of the Bohemia hangar at the Pilsen-Bory Airfield, Czechoslovakia. |
17 May 1919 |
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Crashed.
During landing at the Pilsen-Bory Airfield, Czechoslovakia. The 26-year-old pilot student Josef Klibr died in the wreckage, the instructor Rudolf Polanecky managed to survive. |
May 1919 |
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Photographer: VHU collection
Notes: After the crash at the Pilsen-Bory Airfield, Czechoslovakia. |
By July 1919 |
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Repair completed. |
1921 |
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To Jaroslav Wiesner, Chrudim, Czechoslovakia. |
From 1923 to January 1924 |
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After the NAG 4-cylinder engine reached the end of its service life, Wiesner had the aircraft converted into a glider. He commissioned the work to the Aero factory test pilot, Rudolf Valenta. The engine was removed, its compartment closed with a large metal fairing, the rear seat was covered and the wheeled undercarriage replaced by skis. |
Circa 1924 |
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Photographer: VHU collection
Notes: After conversion into a glider. |
After 1925 |
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To National Technical Museum, Prague, Czechoslovakia.
The glider in somewhat damaged condition was acquired by the NTM, together with the removed NAG engine. |
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To Letecke Muzeum (Aviation Museum of the Military Historical Institute), Kbely, Praha (Prague), Prague.
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From 2004 to 2013 |
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Restored.
Decision has been made to restore B-5 to its original engine-powered configuration. After careful inspection it was found out that the original fuselage was to fragile and cannot be used without its actual destruction. It was conserved in its current condition. Therefore in order to finish restoration an exact replica of the fuselage was made and combined with the original wings and some minor components. The right side of the aircraft remained uncovered to present its inner structure. |
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Markings Applied: B5, BOHEMIA
Original markings restored. B5 on the side and BOHEMIA across the lower wing bottom surface. |
24 May 2019 |
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Photographer: Marcin Rogowski
Notes: At the Kbely Aviation Museum in Prague, Czech Republic. |
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