Base aérienne 118 Mont-de-Marsan code (XMJ)

Air Force Base 118 Mont-de-Marsan is located in Mont-de-Marsan in the department Landes. The aeronautical activity in Mont-de-Marsan begins in 1911 with the organization of the first aerial meeting on the grounds of the hippodrome. During the First World War, the site was transformed into a military site. Drivers will train like Captain Guynemer.During the interwar period, the creation of a flying club was initiated by a few impassioned young Landais. It was inaugurated on 5 January 1928 . The development of aerial activity led to the construction of a new airfield in 1934 .

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