aviation; military topics; World War I; design and construction
Marker Year
1967
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark
Yes
Marker Location
Brooks, Hangar 9, SW corner Inner Circle Road and S. New Braunfels Ave.
Private Property
No
Marker Condition
In Situ
Marker Size
RTHL medallion and plate
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