Dring the Spanish Civil War, aircraft was one of the most important factor balancing the scales. Due to the scarcity of infrastructure, several aerodromes were built throughout the Spanish geography. The Valencian territory wasn¡t an exception and many air fields were installed to provide frontline and defense against enemies.

This publication is included in the 26 number of te Valencia Community Transportation Museum Booklet Collection and showcases these infrastructure and their elements in their context. First, the historical moment is introduced along with the republican aerial territory organisation and several aircraft scenes, including production, main crafts and war carthography.

The second part focuses on Valencian aerodromes, their organisation and classification regarding the aircraft fields i their territory. Secondly, a closer look on the field composition and the element typologies: refurbished farms for commanding and guarding points, refuge, powder storage, trench and machine-gun location. The last part looks for detail in preserved elements by exhaustive field work and revaluation projects.

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