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Come and Take It
Come and Take It is a talk show about Texas, by Texans. Three friends born and raised in Texas share their views on the state’s history, culture, and just what it means to be Texan.
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#36: San Antonio Military Aviation
27 minutes
Download MP3 audioWe all know that the birthplace of aviation in the US is at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, where the Wright Brothers took their historic flight in 1903. But would you believe that the birthplace and incubator of American military aviation was in the historic Texas city of San Antonio? From one officer teaching himself how to fly the Wright Flyer to the global reach of Joint Base San Antonio in the 21st century, we look at San Antonio, the birthplace of American military aviation.
Before we begin… What’s your favorite exhibit at the Texas State Fair?
The official website of Join Base San Antonio, the home of Fort Sam Houston, Randolph Air Force Base, Lackland Air Force Base, and the Kelly Field Annex.
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The trailer for the Wallace Beery film set at Randolph Field.
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