Spray plane Z-37

• around 1970, wing span: 12.5 metres

In 1955 the Czech company Agrolet launched, with the reproduction of a “Fieseler Stork” near Grevesmühlen, the deployment of avio-chemical aircraft. A few years later the spray plane developed into a special service company, particularly for forestry and agriculture, whose effectiveness was only justified over large areas. Alongside Soviet and Polish special aeroplanes, the Czech Z-37 “Čmelak” was also used from 1967.

One of these “bumble-bees” is part of the collection at the District Agricultural Museum. The characteristic feature: it was the only machine from the GDR’s spray plane squad that achieved 10,000 flying hours without having to undergo general repairs. It was restored to its original condition by volunteers.