Sensation in Culitzsch: Soviet helicopter now in the classic car museum!

Sensation in Culitzsch: Soviet helicopter now in the classic car museum!

In Culitzsch there are exciting news for all lovers of historical technology. From the coming weekend, the friends of the classic car museum in the small community await a very special piece of history: a Soviet transport helicopter of the type MI-8 s, built in 1973, is added to the collection. This old Russian not only has an impressive story behind it, but also a very special interior with armchairs and sofas in red supreme that enable a look into the past.

like Radio Zwickau , the helicopter, which was on duty until 1994 GDR used. Club chief Danny Schwalbe learned from this special exhibit and was able to win an entrepreneur from Pegau a short time later, who had used the MI-8 S since 1994 for advertising purposes. Details on the purchase price were not announced.

The transport and future use

The transport of the helicopter begins on Friday evening and, after disassembling the rotor blades and tanks, will take place to Culitzsch - a way of 113 kilometers. The planned arrival is scheduled for Saturday at six in the morning. The helicopter is then restored in a first phase, whereby the work is expected to begin in 2026. It is planned to make the interior accessible to visitors, which will certainly attract numerous interested parties.

But the Mi-8 s is not only a technical relic, but also a symbol for an eventful time in the middle of the Cold War. This era is particularly closely linked to the role of the National People's Army (NVA), which played an important role not only in Germany, but also internationally. ** A documentary shows how the NVA was involved in Czechoslovakia in 1968 during the intervention **. Several NVA divisions are to take part in the ASR in the CSSR, but there are controversial reports about whether they actually entered the territory. This is dealt with in a publication by the Helios publisher, which is based on previously not published contemporary witness reports.

loud Openpr Contemporary witness reports diverse. They range from a Czech student to NVA generos to other actors who acted as observers. Among other things, Walter Ulbricht refer to the Soviet intervention. On August 21, 1968, the day of invasion, the largest troop accumulation of the Warsaw Pact with up to 400,000 soldiers was mobilized. Reports show that the GDR tanks were held back on the border on the command of the Soviets in order to avoid associations for the Nazi occupation in 1939.

memories of the occupation

The occupation of the CSSR by the Warsaw Pact is not only an important topic in the history books. In the course of this, there were also numerous tragedies: according to BPB During this intervention, the majority died from military vehicles Or shots. This time is strongly shaped by memories and today's memorial events show how important it is to keep the past in mind.

The Mi-8 s will not only be an exhibit in the classic car museum, but also a link to the events that have shaped the course of the European history of the 20th century. With this helicopter, the Culitz technology fans take up part of this story, which will not only make those interested in technology, but also to be curious.