1934 German D-CONDOR Sailplane in South America – Walter Giorgi Glider Demonstration

This original March 1934 photograph captures the sleek German sailplane D-CONDOR on the ground during a public aviation event, with another glider soaring overhead. Several onlookers and pilots gather near the aircraft, admiring its advanced aerodynamic design and gull-wing configuration. The D-CONDOR, a high-performance competition glider of the early 1930s, was notable for its long, slender wings and enclosed cockpit—features that allowed for impressive cross-country soaring distances.

The reverse of the photo includes Spanish annotations referencing Walter Giorgi, who was likely involved in the flight or demonstration. The note suggests the event involved German aviators visiting South America, possibly as part of an exhibition or training exchange to promote soaring sports abroad. The archival stamps from E.E. Haynes Ltda., Buenos Aires, Argentina, date the image to March 28–29, 1934.

This image offers rare visual documentation of pre–World War II German glider activity outside Europe, showing the spread of advanced sailplane technology to international audiences. The D-CONDOR’s presence in South America reflects both Germany’s strong position in competitive gliding during the 1930s and the growing fascination with powerless flight worldwide.

• Date: March 1934

• Aircraft: D-CONDOR high-performance sailplane

• Location: Likely Argentina or nearby South American venue

• Photographer/Source: E.E. Haynes Ltda. archive (stamped)

• Dimensions: Approx. 8" x 10"

• Condition: Very good, light handling marks; strong image clarity; original archival stamps and pencil annotations on reverse.

• Provenance: South American aviation archive