Brooks Air Force Base Hangar 9
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
29.3440° N, 98.4440° W
Where to Find It
Brooks, Hangar 9, SW corner Inner Circle Road and S. New Braunfels Ave.
Nearby Markers
- <0.1 mi NE Edward H. White II Memorial Hangar, Brooks Air Force Base San Antonio
- 1 mi SW Mission San Juan Capistrano San Antonio
- 1 mi SW Mission San Juan Capistrano San Antonio
- 1.3 mi SW Aqueduct San Antonio
- 1.3 mi SW Mission San Francisco de la Espada Dam, Ditch and Aqueduct San Antonio
- 1.5 mi W Stinson Airport San Antonio