Cannon Field

The mission of the ALS at conception was two-fold: locating, purchasing, restoring, and maintaining in original flying condition, a complete set of military liaison aircraft which were flown by all military services during World War II; and providing a facility for permanent protection, display, and operation of these aircraft.

Today The Alamo Liaison Squadron is the proud owner of Cannon Field, named for the group's founder, Hardy Cannon. Members of the Alamo Liaison Squadron purchased the airfield and the surrounding property when Mr. Cannon passed away. Currently the fleet consists of the following aircraft,

• Two L-2M aircraft made by Taylorcraft (one member owned),
• an authentic replica of one of the "Flit Fire" (Piper J-3) in the RAF's Benevolent Fund paint scheme,
• a Stinson L-5C (Observer/Ambulance Model),
• an L-4 (Piper J-3 conversion) owned by Gene Jensen,
• an S-1A (Interstate) owned by Stan Pennington,
• an L-2A owned by Baylor Randle

 

Also at Cannon Field is an Aeronca L-3 currently under restoration owned by member Ron Dennis, who also has an Aeronca 7AC in L-16 markings.

Aircraft at Cannon Field

The Alamo Liaison Squadron's (ALS) aircraft are flown by veteran pilots who have mastered the art of flying the "Tail Dragger". During the year, the squadron pilots provide fly-overs for local parades and events such as the Poteet Strawberry Festival, the Floresville Peanut Festival, Veteran's Day and Memorial Day just to name a few.

Click the thumbnail image to see some of aircraft currently housed at Cannon Field.