Lackland AFB in Lackland Air Force Base in Bexar County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Order of Daedalians / Fighter Aces Association
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 29, 2010
1. Order of Daedalians Marker
Order of Daedalians
The National Fraternity of Military Pilots
Established in 1934 by Army Air Corp pilots who flew in World War I, today the mission of the Order is being perpetuated by pilot officers of all the military services of the United States in a common desire:
To demonstrate patriotism and love of country.
To inspire American youth who receive valuable aerospace training to make the military their career.
To assist in the education of deserving persons in the field of aerospace engineering and flight.
To encourage military aerospace activities to ensure that the United States of America maintains its freedom and status among nations of the world.
Last Vestige of Knighthood
Fighter Aces Association
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • War, World I. A significant historical year for this entry is 1934.
Location. 29° 23.345′ N, 98° 36.994′ W. Marker is in Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, in Bexar County. It is in Lackland AFB. Marker is at the intersection of Kenly Avenue and Truemper Street, on the right when traveling north on Kenly Avenue. Memorial is on the former site of Chapel No. 1. Access is restricted due to Lackland AFB being an active military installation. Touch for map
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Aviation Cadets (here, next to this marker); One More Roll (here, next to this marker); OCS Class 62-A (within shouting distance of this marker); USAF Officer Candidate School (within shouting distance of this marker); MTI Monument (approx. 0.2 miles away); C-121 "Constellation" (approx. ¼ mile away); Moses Lapham (approx. 1.3 miles away); "Kelly No. 2" Flight Line (approx. 2.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lackland Air Force Base.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 29, 2010
2. Fighter Aces Association Marker
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 29, 2010
3. Order of Daedalians / Fighter Aces Association Markers
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 2, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 951 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 2, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
