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The Lockheed L-1649A Super Star, once the flagship of Lufthansa, has been restored to its original 1950s appearance following a full repaint at Münster/Osnabrück Airport. The restoration was handled by Altitude Paint Services (APS), with paint supplied free of charge by Mankiewicz, a Hamburg-based manufacturer. Approximately 500 liters of special paint were used for the project.
A significant aspect of the restoration involved recreating the aircraft's distinctive parabolas, an important part of Lufthansa’s historic design. The Graphics Solutions department at Lufthansa Technik in Hamburg developed a detailed paint plan using historical documents from the company archive to ensure accuracy.
The aircraft is scheduled to be moved by heavy-duty vehicle to Frankfurt Airport next week. Starting in spring 2026, it will be displayed as a central feature at the Lufthansa Group’s new conference and visitor center, coinciding with the 100th anniversary of Lufthansa's founding. It will be exhibited alongside another classic aircraft, the Junkers Ju 52 D-AQUI.
