Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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1933
Civilian air sports used to conceal military aviation preparation
The DLV publicly operated as an air-sports umbrella organization while its glider training and centralized structure helped prepare personnel for the future Luftwaffe. This use of civilian aviation to support prohibited or concealed rearmament is the organization's central historical controversy.