As a port for airships, its history begins in 1913 in WW1. After WW2, during the Cold War, the village of Langenwinkel was replanted and many farmers were expropriated to create a 3.5 km long and 6 m thick runway for the heaviest transport aircraft. The US stored nuclear weapons here. The airfield was deconsecrated as a peace dividend after the Red Army left the former GDR. This was also thanks to the strong local peace movement! After the conversion to an industrial area, a Soviet MIG stood on such a base at the other entrance for years. As symbols of overcoming the East-West confrontation. It has now disappeared in the new cold war.
The gravel mounds nearby are crushed former bunkers.

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Walter u. Martina / Tandem

May 19, 2024

At the Anglerheim in Altenheim, the gastronomy at Hans and Susi is highly recommended, large portions, good price

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