Bölkow Bo 208c Junior

Single Piston

The Bölkow BO 208C Junior is a German two-seat light aircraft developed in the early 1960s by Bölkow Entwicklungen KG, which later became part of MBB and eventually EADS. Designed as an affordable trainer and touring aircraft, the Junior featured a distinctive high-wing configuration with a bubble canopy offering excellent visibility, powered by a modest 100-horsepower Rolls-Royce Continental O-200 engine. Its simple all-metal construction and docile handling characteristics made it popular with flying clubs across Germany and neighboring countries during the 1960s and 1970s. The type's lightweight design—with a maximum takeoff weight of just 1,433 pounds—allowed it to operate from short grass strips and made it economical to maintain, though its modest cruise speed of around 100 knots meant it was primarily suited for local training flights rather than cross-country touring. Production ran from 1962 to 1972 with approximately 200 aircraft built, most remaining in Europe. Today the Junior is a relatively rare sight, with only a small number still active on civil registers, primarily in Germany where it retains a nostalgic following among vintage aircraft enthusiasts. SkyMeter has tracked flights across airframes and operators, covering routes.