1948 – A LEGACY CONTINUES

By |2023-10-03T18:57:23-04:00September 12th, 1948|1940|

After the war, ownership of the property was transferred from the United States to the Town of Boca Raton for public airport purposes. The Boca Raton Airport (BCT) was then formally established, continuing the BRAAF’s aviation legacy.

1942 – BECOMING PART OF U.S. HISTORY

By |2023-10-03T18:49:23-04:00September 12th, 1942|1940|

As the United States enters World War II, the airport is transformed into the Boca Raton Army Airfield (BRAAF). It will go on to play a crucial role in the war effort, as the exclusive Army Air Corps training and installation ground for emerging radar technologies. Present: During the Wings of Freedom Tour in 2018, [...]

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