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Memmingerberg celebrates with flying stories and tradition – Shelterfest 2025!
On July 7, 2025, Memmingen celebrated the Shelterfest of Fighter Bomber Squadron 34 with a colorful family program and historical attractions.
Memmingerberg celebrates with flying stories and tradition – Shelterfest 2025!
Last weekend, the traditional community of Fighter Bomber Squadron 34 “Allgäu” celebrated an atmospheric shelter festival in Memmingerberg. This day not only remembered the history of the squadron, which was disbanded 22 years ago, but also celebrated the community of an entire region. Under the bright sky at the former Shelter 23 at Memmingen Airport, visitors were able to experience a colorful entertainment program that thrilled young and old alike Mercury reported.
Aviation history comes to life
A highlight of the festival were the impressive aviation attractions: among other things, the historic aircraft F-104 G “Starfighter”, F-84 Thunderstreak and the Tornado could be admired. The aviation history museum also opened its doors and presented traditional exhibits from the squadron, while a display board explained to interested guests how an engine works. The objects on display included flight suits from the Bundeswehr and the former GDR, ejection seats and helmets with oxygen masks, which brought back nostalgic memories. Former members of Fighter Bomber Squadron 34 visited in large numbers and happily exchanged ideas with their old comrades.
Church service and more: a day for the whole family
The day began with a moving memorial service as part of a service celebrated by Deacon Arnulf Wagner. This was accompanied musically by the reservist music platoon under the direction of Jürgen Wiedemann. An unofficial highlight for many guests was the morning pint with a traditional white sausage breakfast, which was extremely well received. Further entertainment was provided by the bagpipe group “Highroad Pipes and Drums” and the marching band of the Memmingen Volunteer Fire Department, which enriched the program with lively sounds.
Memories of an eventful history
Fighter-Bomber Squadron 34, which closed its doors in 2003, played a crucial role in the German Air Force. It was founded on November 29, 1958 and moved to Memmingen shortly afterwards. During the Cold War, the unit held both conventional and nuclear strike roles and was responsible for the storage and maintenance of U.S. nuclear weapons until they were withdrawn in 1996. The last type of aircraft in service was the Panavia Tornado IDS, flown between 1987 and the base's closure, as Wikipedia executes.
The Air Force Museum Support Association, which presents the history of military aviation in Germany, helps keep the memory of such units alive. The collection ranges from the beginnings of aviation to the present and offers interesting insights into military history Air Force Museum.
Shelterfest has once again shown how important it is to preserve traditions and take appropriate account of history - for current and future generations.