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After World War I, what kind of airplanes was Germany still allowed to build?

Germany could still build civilian aircraft.

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  1. Civilian aircraft ✔
  2. Unarmed military trainers
  3. Military transport aircraft

Why: The Treaty of Versailles barred Germany from building military aircraft. Building civilian airplanes kept its aviation skills and factories alive.

Huh, didn't know that: The Luftwaffe became Germany's official air force in 1935.

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Why did the civilian airplane carry a briefcase? It was on business class duty.
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Answer: Civilian aircraft. The Treaty of Versailles barred Germany from building military aircraft. Building civilian airplanes kept its aviation skills and factories alive.

  1. Journey of Flight Teacher's Guide, chapter 4 www.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/2nd_edition_Teachers_Guide_5D3166D76F9B1.pdf
    However, they were allowed to build civilian aircraft, which they did.
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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