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Interview with Mr. A. Arraez, founding partner Aeroclub de Reus

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H ace few days I had the opportunity to have a conversation with Mr. Angel Arraez John, a founding member of the Aeroclub de Reus and vocal on the first Board of the newly Entity Reus.

The conversation was always related to the history and early Aeroclub de Reus Airfield. He always spoke of Reus Airfield. Even now, after 75 years of that decision to start a flying club in Reus and an airdrome, Mr. Arraez, with its well lucid 98 years, remembered the details that make the story has all the wealth that is based on real facts counted from first hand, who lived with the same enthusiasm now than when performed in 1935, all the steps a group of friends, as he states, when referring to fellow aviation. A process that was completed on May 2, 1935.

- How did the idea of \u200b\u200bstarting a flying club in Reus?
- were a group of friends we had a great interest by aviation. We met to find a way to allow us to realize our dream: to found a flying club in Reus.

- This is done on 2 May 1935. But they had even an airfield. What did you do in this regard, during the period from 1935 to the Civil War in 1936, how it was this way?
- First picked the land that we believe would be feasible to build. The next step was to convince the farmers to sell or rent our land, and we got it, buy it. I also recall when the owners came to collect.

- Any step, while buying the land? I mean if you started work on the construction of the runway or other structures, before the Civil War.

- I recall, began construction of the track and also built a shed where they keep records and various utensils and tools. What is called even today as "baptism of the Air" We have performed for the first time in March 1935 in El Prat de Llobregat, before the foundation of the airfield, because I still could not do in Reus. The air traffic, as I recall, began with the Civil War. During 1936, the war began, we planned adaptation, building development and expansion of airfield facilities Reus, in the first meeting between General Aranguren and partners of the Aeroclub de Reus, and Mr. Joaquín Montagut, on the same grounds Aviation Field.

- Thank you for clarifying these important issues, sometimes even somewhat controversial, by historical gaps that occur in the history of the binomial Aeroclub de Reus - Reus airfield, at this time 1935 - 1936.

activities Aeroclub de Reus were paralyzed throughout the war and only resumed in 1948 when the airfield and was Franco's military air base. Since 1948, activities started again Aeroclub de Reus, purchased the first aircraft, was established Pilot School and resumed the "Baptism of Flight" from the aerodrome Reus (Reus Airfield), which years later become the present Reus Airport economic engine of Tarragona.

has been a pleasure talking with Mr. Arraez, whom I thank from these lines my gratitude and that of the Aeroclub de Reus, for agreeing, so kindly, to tell us your experiences and knowledge on part of our history of aviation in Reus, in which the Aeroclub de Reus, has a significant role.

Congratulations to our 75 th anniversary of the founding of the Aero Club, a reality made possible by the passion for aviation, people like Mr. Arráez and all his companions, friends who decided one day to have an airfield in Reus and succeeded, not without effort. Thanks and congratulations.

Ramon Tapia

Communication REUS AEROCLUB
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------------ F to pocs dies vaig tenir the opportunity to have a conversation with Mr. Juan Angel Arràez, founding member of the Aeroclub de Reus and vocal on the first Board of the newly released Organization of Reus.

The conversation was always related to the history and the beginning of the Aeroclub de Reus Aerodrome. He always spoke of airfields in Reus. Even now, after 75 years of that decision to establish an aerodrome and flying to Reus, Mr. Arràez, with their very lucid 98 years, remembered those details that make the story has all the wealth that is based on the facts, first hand counted, for whom he lived with the same enthusiasm now than when they perform 1935, all the necessary steps a group of friends, as he says, when referring to his fellow aircraft. A process that was executed on 2 May 1935.

- How did the idea of \u200b\u200bfounding a flying to Reus?
- We were a group of friends who had great interest in aviation. We are meeting to find the path that would enable us to realize our dream: a flying club founded in Reus.

- This is done on 2 May 1935. But they had even an airfield. What they do in this regard, during the period from 1935 to the Civil War in 1936? As is born this way?
- First we chose the land that we considered to be feasible to build it. The next step was to convince farmers that we sell or rent their land, and we get, we buy. I remember, too, when the owners came to collect.

- Any step, while buying the land? I mean if you started work for the construction of buildings or other runway before the Civil War.
- I remember that began construction of the runway and was building a house, where documents and equipment were kept and various tools. What is known, even today, as "baptism of the Air" are actually for the first time in March 1935 to El Prat de Llobregat, before the foundation of flying, because we could not do it Reus. Air traffic, as I remember, began with the Civil War. During 1936, the war started, we planned adaptation, development, construction and expansion of the aerodrome facilities of Reus, in the first meeting between General Aranguren and members of the Aeroclub de Reus, as Mr Joaquim Montagut, on the same grounds of the airfield.

- Thank you for clarifying these issues as important, sometimes even a little controversial, by historical gaps that are manifested in the history of binomial Aeroclub de Reus - Reus airfield during this period from 1935 to 1936.

The activities of the Aeroclub de Reus were paralyzed throughout the war and were not resumed until 1948 when the airfield was already AFB military regime. In 1948, again started the activities of the Aeroclub de Reus, the first airplanes were purchased, was established in pilot school and resumed the "Baptism of Flight" from the Airfield from Reus (Camp Aviation Reus), who later became in the current Airport Reus Tarragona's economic engine.

has been a pleasure talking with Mr. Arràez, whom I thank from these lines and my appreciation of the Aeroclub de Reus, to be signed, so politely, to explain their experiences and knowledge about some of our aviation history in Reus, in which the Aeroclub de Reus has a significant role.

My congratulations on our 75th anniversary of the founding of the Flying Club, a reality made possible by the passion for aviation, people like Mr. Arràez and all his colleagues, his friends, who decided to have a field day Reus d'Aviation aconseguir i ho will, no sense try. Felicitats i moltes gràcies. Ramon Tapia

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