The Rangsdorf airfield

The Rangsdorf airfield, indeed, has a history that could give any thriller a run for its money. Opened in 1936, it quickly became the center stage for a mix of aviation milestones and cloak-and-dagger escapades. From being a launchpad for the ill-fated Operation Valkyrie to its post-war transformation into a Soviet helicopter maintenance hub, Rangsdorf was never just a place for planes to take off and land. It was where history soared and sometimes, quite literally, crashed into the pages of time. Now, it stands as a silent testament to the turbulent skies of the past, waiting for its next chapter to be written, hopefully with less drama and more peaceful flybys.