Re-Use of Tempelhof: Aerospace Theme Park?

The Berlin-Brandenburg Aerospace Allianz (BBAA e.V.) suggests that Berlin’s Tempelhof airport should possibly be used as, among other things, an aerospace theme park once it shuts down in the end of 2008. The past, present and future would all be the focus of such a theme park. From Otto Lilienthal to aircraft that can’t yet fly, but are currently in development. Says Andreas Kaden, president of the BBAA: “An aerospace theme park at the Tempelhof airport would surely become one of the major attractions in the German capital and would also facilitate tourism in this city.” Much like the world famous Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum in the US capital, Washington D.C., such an exhibition would be able to create a positive national identity, adds the BBAA. (eap)