This Hamburger Flugzeugbau GmbH manufactured HANSA jet will be at the heart of a training program for local rescue agencies including the Toledo Water Rescue team. Between 1967 and 1974, 54 of these jets were manufactured by the German company.

The forward swept wing was seen previously only on the World War II Junkers JU 287 bomber. The HFB 320 was configured to carry 8-12 passengers for business or corporate transport. There was also a cargo only version manufactured. The design keeps the main fuselage free of spars and wing root bracing to give a long unobstructed cabin.

Last in service with Grand Aire, with headquarters at Toledo (OH) Express airport, this HANSA jet was transported from the airport on August 24, 2006. Tail number N171GA flew as a private jet charter service out of Toledo. This aircraft, serial number 1037, was manufactured in 1969 and is the only surviving flyable example in the United States. Click here for more information on this jet as similar Hansa HFB 320s were manufactured in Germany. Click here for the September 25, 2006 press release. Click here for photos as the Hansa Jet is sunk in its final rest.