Aviation pioneer Paul Bäumer featured in the latest AERO HISTORY Podcast, discussing his pioneering work in aviation and his innovative wind technology, the sausewind.
In the skies above Hamburg, a legendary figure once soared - Paul Bäumer, a renowned aviator whose life and legacy continue to captivate history enthusiasts today.
On July 15, 1927, Bäumer tragically lost his life in a flying accident, crashing into the Øresund between Denmark and Sweden. His untimely death at the age of just 26 left a profound impact on the Hanseatic city.
Thousands of people paid their respects at Bäumer's funeral procession, which made its way from Hamburg Central Station to Ohlsdorf Cemetery. Today, he is remembered by a monument in Ohlsdorf, a bridge named after him, and a memorial stone near Hamburg Airport.
However, the memorial for Bäumer, originally erected in 1929, has seen better days. The stone, covered in graffiti and next to a trash can, lacks any indication of who he was and his significance. Over the decades, the memorial has lost its angel and then its pedestal. The angel of the Paul-Bäumer Memorial, once proudly standing near Hamburg Airport, is now owned by the Stiftung Gedenkstätten Sachsen-Anhalt (Memorials Foundation Saxony-Anhalt).
The search for the missing angel has become a topic of interest for the podcast AERO HISTORY. This engaging podcast invites listeners to subscribe to their channel for more episodes, and encourages them to write with questions or topic ideas for future episodes. AERO HISTORY can be found on various platforms, including their website, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and others.
In its latest episode, AERO HISTORY delves deep into the life of Paul Bäumer and his iconic aircraft, the Sausewind. Created by aviation engineers Siegfried and Walter Günter for Bäumer Aero in Hamburg, the Sausewind was a two-seater aircraft that could reach speeds of up to 230 km/h. Its design influenced later aircraft designs, including the He 64, He 111, and the world's first jet aircraft - the He 178.
In May 1925, Bäumer participated in the German Round Flight and B.Z. Prize of the Skies with his Sausewind B II. His daring exploits in the skies made him a household name in Hamburg at the time of his death.
As we remember Paul Bäumer, let us not forget the impact he had on aviation history and the enduring mystery surrounding his memorial. If you have any questions or ideas for AERO HISTORY, they can be found at [www.ourwebsite/podcast].
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