The location that is today often referred to by urban explorers as “CCCP Flight School” has a history that dates back to the 1930s. The complex was built in 1933 as the Höhere Fliegertechnische Schule, a training center where pilots and aircraft technicians were prepared for their roles within the German air force.

In its early years, the school was officially presented as a civilian aviation training institute. This was due to the restrictions imposed on Germany after the First World War. In reality, the complex quickly became an important part of the country’s military aviation training. Students were educated in subjects such as navigation, aircraft engineering, and aircraft maintenance. The site consisted of large classrooms, technical workshops, and training facilities where both theory and practical skills were taught.

After the end of the Second World War, the use of the site changed dramatically. The area came under the control of the Soviet military and became part of a large military zone. During the Cold War, the complex was used by the Soviet Air Forces, who repurposed several of the buildings for their own military activities. During this period, the characteristic Soviet murals and propaganda artworks were added to the walls, some of which can still be seen inside the buildings today.

When the Soviet Union collapsed in the early 1990s, Soviet troops withdrew from East Germany. Around 1992–1994, the site was abandoned and the complex lost its military function. Since then, many of the buildings have remained empty and have gradually fallen into decay.