Inside the “Theodor Heuss”: A Rare Look at a German Government Jet’s VIP Cabin
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- Photos released by an aircraft dealer offer a rare view of the VIP section of the German government’s A340-300 “Theodor Heuss.”
- The cabin included a bathroom with a shower and was used by Angela Merkel and other senior politicians.
The VIP cabin of Germany’s government aircraft is normally hidden from public view. New photographs from an aircraft dealer now show the interior of the A340-300 “Theodor Heuss,” including the bathroom and its shower.
The aircraft served as a means of travel for Angela Merkel and other senior German politicians. The images provide an unusual view of the space in which government leaders traveled above the clouds.
The report presents the photographs as a glimpse into a part of Germany’s official aviation that is usually off limits. The full item is available through Spiegel’s subscription service.
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Originally published by Der Spiegel in German. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.
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