Tours Aerodrome
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Tours Aerodrome was a complex of military airfields in the French department of Indre-et-Loire, 6 km (3.2 NM) north-northeast of the city of Tours. They were used during World War I as part of the Second Air Instructional Center (2d AIC), American Expeditionary Forces for training United States airmen prior to being sent into combat.
Quick Facts Tours Aerodrome Second Air Instructional Center, Coordinates ...
Tours Aerodrome Second Air Instructional Center | |
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Part of American Expeditionary Forces (AEF) | |
Located near: Tours, France | |
Coordinates | 47°25′50″N 000°43′08″E |
Type | Pilot training airfield |
Site information | |
Controlled by | Air Service, United States Army |
Condition | Tours Val de Loire Airport (Base Aérienne 604). |
Site history | |
Built | 1918 |
In use | 1918–Present |
Battles/wars | World War I |
Garrison information | |
Garrison | 2d Air Instructional Center American Expeditionary Forces |
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Today Tours Airdrome #1 airfield is Tours Val de Loire Airport (Base Aérienne 604).