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First Aero Squadron

Texas City, Galveston County

Marker Text

First tactical air unit, U. S. Army; was stationed here 1913-1915 during U. S. border troubles caused by revolution in Mexico. The 7 planes, 5 officers, and 21 enlisted men were not in combat, but made aerial maps and achieved a long distance flight record.

Marker Details

Address 900 Bay St.
Location Description Bay Street at Dike Rd. in Anchor Park
Marker # 7438
Dedicated 1968
Size, Type 14" x 24"
Code aviation; military topics
Latitude, Longitude 29.392939, -94.892455

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