BMW put on one unique light show at the Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este by way of a vintage five-cylinder BMW radial engine powered Klemm L25 airplane.
This light show will undoubtedly perpetuate the common myth that the BMW roundel symbolizes a spinning airplane propeller blade - from the days when BMW built aircraft engine in the early 20th century. But, as reported before, the roundel has a different origin. See the second video below where Kai Jacobson, BMW's in-house historian explains the true origin of one of the world's most recognizable logos today.
Kai Jacobson, BMW's in-house historian explains the true origin of the BMW roundel