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Messerschmitt Foundation


In 1969, nine years before his death, Prof. Wilhelm (‘Willy’) Messerschmitt laid the foundations of the Messerschmitt Foundation with his close friend and advisor Dr Hans Heinrich Ritter von Srbik.

Messerschmitt wished to bequeath his shares in the company Messerschmitt-Bölkow-Blohm GmbH to the foundation. The primary aim of the foundation was the preservation and maintenance of German artistic and cultural monuments in Germany and abroad as well as the promotion of young talent in the field of aviation – two aspirations very close to the heart of the brilliant engineer. As a designer, Willy Messerschmitt was an extremely creative individual whose life was partly shaped by artistic influences. His aircraft are characterised by beautiful aerodynamic lines. They embody the perfect combination of lightness, simplicity and outstanding performance.In addition to his own work as an aircraft designer, Willy Messerschmitt was also passionate about the visual arts. Today, the Messerschmitt Foundation is one of Germany’s largest private foundation dedicated to the preservation of monuments of architecture. Projects are chosen by the Foundation’s Board of Directors. The Board is supported by a Foundation Council comprising a number of individuals who fulfil a function similar to that of a supervisory board. The Board of Directors works with local expert restoration authorities in Germany’s federal states during the course of restoration projects. The foundation primarily focuses on the many different medium-sized and small art monuments that – through sheer number and diversity – provide us with such a rich cultural landscape. Although interest in these kinds of works is growing, resources for their upkeep are few and far between. A great deal of work needs to be done in the states of the former East Germany. The foundation is focusing its efforts on these states and the regions of southern Germany and Tyrol (Austria).


One historic monument preservation project that has attracted particular public attention is ‘Schloss Meseberg’, a palace in the state of Brandenburg (project completed in 2008), which is now used by the German Federal Chancellery as a state guest house.

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Other well-known projects are the ‘Belvedere’ in Sanssouci Park in Potsdam, the ‘Church on the Hill’ in Sighişoara (Transylvania) and the ‘Augustus Fountain’ in Augsburg.

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  •  Schloss Meseberg - Gästehaus des Bundeskanzleramtes

    Schloss Meseberg - Gästehaus des Bundeskanzleramtes


To commemorate the life’s work of its founder, the Messerschmitt Foundation, in partnership with Daimler-Benz Aerospace AG – now Airbus – established the Messerschmitt Museum of Flight with a number of airworthy Messerschmitt aircraft on what would have been his 100th birthday.



Airbus


Airbus

Airbus is a global leader in aeronautics, space and related services.

Airbus offers the most comprehensive range of passenger airliners. Airbus is also a European leader providing tanker, combat, transport and mission aircraft, as well as one of the world’s leading space companies. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions worldwide. Manching is the home of Airbus Defence and Space’s Military Air Systems Centre. The combined skills of the Programme Management, Development, System Integration, Logistics and Product Support, Procurement, Marketing and Sales departments have made it a centre of competence for manned and unmanned military aviation.

One of the predecessor companies of Airbus - and in particular on the company premises in Manching - was Messerschmitt AG.


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All information for your visit to the Messerschmitt Museum of Flight


Messerschmitt Foundation

In 1969, nine years before his death, Prof. Wilhelm (‘Willy’) Messerschmitt laid the foundations of the Messerschmitt Foundation with his close friend and advisor Dr Hans Heinrich Ritter von Srbik.

Messerschmitt wished to bequeath his shares in the company Messerschmitt-Bölkow-Blohm GmbH to the foundation. The primary aim of the foundation was the preservation and maintenance of German artistic and cultural monuments in Germany and abroad as well as the promotion of young talent in the field of aviation – two aspirations very close to the heart of the brilliant engineer. As a designer, Willy Messerschmitt was an extremely creative individual whose life was partly shaped by artistic influences. His aircraft are characterised by beautiful aerodynamic lines. They embody the perfect combination of lightness, simplicity and outstanding performance.In addition to his own work as an aircraft designer, Willy Messerschmitt was also passionate about the visual arts. Today, the Messerschmitt Foundation is one of Germany’s largest private foundation dedicated to the preservation of monuments of architecture. Projects are chosen by the Foundation’s Board of Directors. The Board is supported by a Foundation Council comprising a number of individuals who fulfil a function similar to that of a supervisory board. The Board of Directors works with local expert restoration authorities in Germany’s federal states during the course of restoration projects. The foundation primarily focuses on the many different medium-sized and small art monuments that – through sheer number and diversity – provide us with such a rich cultural landscape. Although interest in these kinds of works is growing, resources for their upkeep are few and far between. A great deal of work needs to be done in the states of the former East Germany. The foundation is focusing its efforts on these states and the regions of southern Germany and Tyrol (Austria). 



One historic monument preservation project that has attracted particular public attention is ‘Schloss Meseberg’, a palace in the state of Brandenburg (project completed in 2008), which is now used by the German Federal Chancellery as a state guest house.

VIDEO


Other well-known projects are the ‘Belvedere’ in Sanssouci Park in Potsdam, the ‘Church on the Hill’ in Sighişoara (Transylvania) and the ‘Augustus Fountain’ in Augsburg.

GALLERY

  •  Schloss Meseberg - Gästehaus des Bundeskanzleramtes

    Schloss Meseberg - Gästehaus des Bundeskanzleramtes


To commemorate the life’s work of its founder, the Messerschmitt Foundation, in partnership with Daimler-Benz Aerospace AG – now Airbus – established the Messerschmitt Museum of Flight with a number of airworthy Messerschmitt aircraft on what would have been his 100th birthday.


Airbus

Airbus is a global leader in aeronautics, space and related services.

Airbus offers the most comprehensive range of passenger airliners. Airbus is also a European leader providing tanker, combat, transport and mission aircraft, as well as one of the world’s leading space companies. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions worldwide. Manching is the home of Airbus Defence and Space’s Military Air Systems Centre. The combined skills of the Programme Management, Development, System Integration, Logistics and Product Support, Procurement, Marketing and Sales departments have made it a centre of competence for manned and unmanned military aviation.

One of the predecessor companies of Airbus - and in particular on the company premises in Manching - was Messerschmitt AG.


Airbus Website

© Airbus


All information for your visit to the Messerschmitt Museum of Flight


MESSERSCHMITT MUSEUM OF FLIGHT

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Overview and
Crew presentation

Messerschmitt M 17

M 17
Sport and training
(exact replica)

Me 108

Bf (Me) 108
Sport and touring
‘Typhoon’ D- ESBH

Me 108

Bf (Me) 108
Sport and touring
‘Typhoon’ D- EBFW

Messerschmitt Me 109

Bf (Me) 109 G2
Fighter
(static exhibit)

Messerschmitt Me 109

Bf (Me) 109 G4
Fighter
‘Red Seven’

Messerschmitt Me 109

Bf (Me) 109 G10
Fighter
‘Yellow 3’

Messerschmitt Me 163 BS

Me 163 BS
Rocket-powered fighter
(replica / glider)

Messerschmitt Me 262

Me 262
Jet-powered fighter
(replica)

Messerschmitt HA 200

HA (Me) 200 D
Jet trainer
‘Arrow’

Messerschmitt HA 300

HA 300
Jet-powered fighter
(static exhibit)

Messerschmitt KR 200

KR 200
Messerschmitt
Bubble car