Aviation Trailblazer Paul Bäumer Featured on New AERO HISTORY Podcast: Discussion on His Groundbreaking Wind Tunnel Innovations
In the Hanseatic city of Hamburg, a piece of aviation history is currently missing. The memorial dedicated to Paul Bäumer, a renowned flier and pioneer, is in a neglected state, with the angel atop it nowhere to be found.
Paul Bäumer, a figure of great significance for the city and its aviation, is remembered today by a memorial in Ohlsdorf, a bridge named after him, and a memorial stone near Hamburg Airport. However, the memorial near the airport terminal is currently covered in graffiti and next to a trash can, a far cry from its original glory.
Bäumer's life and career are the focus of the podcast 'AERO HISTORY.' The series tells the story of Bäumer, his Bäumer Aero GmbH, the Günter brothers, and his Sausewind. In May 1925, Bäumer participated in the German Round Flight and B.Z. Prize of the Skies with the Sausewind B II, an aircraft designed for lightweight construction and minimal air resistance.
Tragically, Bäumer's life was cut short in a flying accident in July 1927. Approximately 20,000 people attended his funeral procession, a testament to the impact he had on the city and its people. He was later buried in the Ohlsdorf Cemetery in Hamburg.
The Sausewind's constructive details can be found in the designs for the Heinkel aircraft works, including the He 64, He 111, and the world's first jet aircraft - the He 178. It was a two-seater aircraft created by aviation engineers Siegfried and Walter Günter for Bäumer.
A search is currently being conducted to find the missing angel of the memorial. The exact current location of the angel is not specified in the available search results. It is desirable to reunite the angel with the memorial's body, add a new base, and erect the completed memorial at a prominent location in front of the airport terminals.
The memorial, once erected in 1929, has had to change its location several times over the decades. Despite these changes, it remains an important symbol of Hamburg's aviation history. Let us work together to restore the memorial to its former glory, honoring the memory of Paul Bäumer and his significant contributions to the city's aviation.
You can listen to the podcast 'AERO HISTORY' to learn more about Paul Bäumer, his Bäumer Aero GmbH, the Günter brothers, and his Sausewind. The podcast can be found on the website [www.ourwebsite/podcast], using the web player, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or anywhere else podcasts are available.
