The Mexican Aviation Collection

Collection

Identifier: SDASM-SC-MEXICAN

Staff Only

Abstract

The collection focuses on individuals, aircraft, conflicts and units related to Mexican civil and military aviation.

Dates

Majority of material found within 1910 - 2015

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open to research by appointment.

Biographical / Historical

The history of aviation in Mexico is over 100 years old. Both civilian and military aviation in the country have a rich past, and many famous aviators, such as Emilio Carranza and Roberto Fierro Villalobos hail from Mexico. During the Second World War, Mexico participated in the Air War, fighting on the side of the Allies, and the contributions of the 201st Squadron are of particular note. Today, the Mexican Air Force remains a viable air arm, and several prominent Mexican airlines operate internationally. Much of the collection was assembled by Santiago Flores.

Extent

4 Cubic Feet (This collection contains 4 large boxes measuring 10" x 12" x 15" which contain both original and photocopied documents, articles and book excerpts. The collection focuses on individuals, aircraft, conflicts and units related to Mexican civil and military aviation. )