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Sergeant Wigfall Honored as Hometown Hero at FAU Homecoming Game
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Sergeant Wigfall Honored as Hometown Hero at FAU Homecoming Game

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1942 – BECOMING PART OF U.S. HISTORY
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1942 – BECOMING PART OF U.S. HISTORY

1940

1942 – BECOMING PART OF U.S. HISTORY

David Rodriguez2026-03-11T11:46:02-04:00September 12th, 1942|Categories: 1940|Tags: 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 [...]

1936 – BOCA RATON’S FIRST AIRPORT TAKES FLIGHT
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1936 – BOCA RATON’S FIRST AIRPORT TAKES FLIGHT

1930

1936 – BOCA RATON’S FIRST AIRPORT TAKES FLIGHT

David Rodriguez2024-12-02T10:27:26-05:00January 12th, 1936|Categories: 1930|Tags: 1930|

A grass strip airport is established in what is now the southeastern portion of Florida Atlantic University's campus, linking the community to the nation via aviation.

2000 – THE AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL TOWER OPENS
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2000 – THE AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL TOWER OPENS

2000

2000 – THE AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL TOWER OPENS

David Rodriguez2023-10-03T19:24:19-04:00September 12th, 1900|Categories: 2000|

The Air Traffic Control Tower is constructed to enhance safety and improve noise abatement. Present:Today, the tower has played a crucial role in handling over one million operations and significantly contributing to the Airport’s success [...]

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David Rodriguez2024-03-06T09:38:10-05:00September 12th, 1900|Categories: none|

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