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Brooks Air Force Base Hangar 9

San Antonio, Bexar County

Marker Text

Built early in 1918 for JN-4 (Jenny) planes used in World War I pilot training. In later classes here were many great pilots, including Chas. A. Lindbergh, first man to solo across the Atlantic. "Old 9" was initiation site of Blind Flying instruction. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1967

Marker Details

Address 8081 Inner Circle Rd.
Location Description Brooks, Hangar 9, SW corner Inner Circle Road and S. New Braunfels Ave.
Marker # 13363
Dedicated 1967
Size, Type RTHL medallion and plate
Code aviation; military topics; World War I; design and construction
Latitude, Longitude 29.344016, -98.443995

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