26 Jun 2017
Flugwerft Schleissheim is an aviation museum located in the German town of Oberschleißheim near Munich, it forms part of the Deutsches Museum collection and complements the aviation exhibits on display at the main site.
The airfield and its historic buildings were constructed between 1912 and 1919 by the Königlich-Bayerische Fliegertruppen (Royal Bavarian Flying Corps). In the early 1990s the historic maintenance hangar was restored and enlarged to accommodate the Deutsches Museum's growing aviation collections. The Museum was opened on September 18, 1992.
Gerri loves aviation museums - it's a her favorite touristing ;D
Flugwerft Schleissheim is an aviation museum located in the German town of Oberschleißheim near Munich, it forms part of the Deutsches Museum collection and complements the aviation exhibits on display at the main site.
The airfield and its historic buildings were constructed between 1912 and 1919 by the Königlich-Bayerische Fliegertruppen (Royal Bavarian Flying Corps). In the early 1990s the historic maintenance hangar was restored and enlarged to accommodate the Deutsches Museum's growing aviation collections. The Museum was opened on September 18, 1992.
Gerri loves aviation museums - it's a her favorite touristing ;D
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On the photo to the left below - looks like more aviation enthusiasts huh, you'd be wrong, they were students studying the structure of the hanger.
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This home-built aircraft was designed and built to enable a family of five to escape from East to West Germany in 1981, but has never flown. The family were arrested the day before their planned escape. They were charged with "Preparing an illegal border crossing in a 'heavy' case", convicted and imprisoned for one year. They were then deported to the Federal Republic of Germany (West Germany).
To keep construction a secret, the builder used only non aviation-grade materials and generally available components. Power was provided by two East German MZ motorcycle engines.
To keep construction a secret, the builder used only non aviation-grade materials and generally available components. Power was provided by two East German MZ motorcycle engines.
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After the museum, we hit the highways, and stopped at a roadside rest, and witnessed mayhem. The woman next to the dark car, apparently hit the gas instead of the brakes (or so we guessed). There were plenty of people around who she fortunately missed, but she took out what looked like a telecommunications box lifting the car into the air in the process, and then she seemed to hit every available pedal racing the engine as well as stopping. The policewoman showed up within 10-15 minutes.
We continued on towards meeting the Valentines, near Ramstein Air Base. But first we took an early dinner with Rocky (Sonja Orth), another German lady we'd met on the Pacific Crest Trail.
And finally the sun sets on our 4 month European tour. The final act is hanging out with Dave Valentine and his family as we attempt to fly space available (USAF hop) out of Ramstein Air Base.
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