School of the Air and Space, French Air Force academy near Salon-de-Provence, France
The School of the Air and Space is a military academy in Salon-de-Provence that trains officers for the French Air and Space Force. The campus contains classrooms, flight simulators, workshops, and training aircraft arranged on an air base with buildings that reflect order and precision.
The school was founded in 1933 and relocated to Salon-de-Provence after World War II, with new buildings completed in 1946. It has grown steadily and now trains officers from French-speaking countries, while maintaining an exchange program with the US Air Force Academy since 1969.
The school's name reflects its dual mission to train officers for the air and space forces. Students and staff create a visible rhythm of focused activity across the campus, where discipline and precision are part of daily life.
The campus is located on an air base in Salon-de-Provence with parking nearby and is easily accessible from the city center. Plan several hours to explore exhibits and speak with students or staff.
The school's motto is Faire Face, meaning to overcome, honoring a famous French fighter pilot from World War I. An annual student exchange with the US Air Force Academy since 1969 allows cadets from each institution to visit and learn from one another.
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