Aviation Memorial Chapel
Chapelle Mémorial de l'Aviation. Source : tourisme64.com
This chapel was built in 1927 to render homage to the pioneers of aviation who have died between 1912 and the present day.
This chapel, now fully restored, was erected in 1927. It is unique in the annals of aviation. It renders homage to the pioneers of aviation who have died between 1912 and the present day.
In 1908, the village of Lescar hosted the first flying school ran by the Wright Brothers. It was there on 9 January 1909 that they succeeded the first 7 minutes flights, then 4 minutes. This was also the school that trained the first three French pilots: Paul Tissandier, Count de Lambert and Captain Lucas Girardville.
The 100 acres of the Pont-Long airstrip prefigured the current school of airborne troops (ETAP). The site is maintained by the Aviation Memorial Chapel Friendly Society and the Guynemer Hangar.
Aviation Memorial Chapel
Route d'Uzein 64230 Lescar
Tel: +33 (0)5 59 77 83 32
Open Thursday 10.00 am to 12.00 pm and 2-6 pm
Visits by appointment
Admission: Free
Mobile: +33 (0)6 13 69 21 67
Website: www.aviation-memorial.com
Hangar Guynemer. Source : Musée de l'air et de l'espace du bourget
Practical information
Route d'Uzein 64230
Lescar
Tél : 05.59.77.83.32
Visits by appointment Admission: Free
Open Thursday 10.00 am to 12.00 pm and 2-6 pm
