9 Mar 1935
  • The German government announced the establishment of a new national air force-the Luftwaffe. ww2dbase [AC]
United States
  • Henry Arnold was named the wing commander of the First Wing of the US Army Air Corps, based at March Field, Moreno Valley, California, United States. ww2dbase [Henry Arnold | Moreno Valley, California | CPC]

9 Mar 1935 Interactive Map

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Contributors: Alan Chanter, C. Peter Chen, Thomas Houlihan, Hugh Martyr, David Stubblebine
Special Thanks: Rory Curtis




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