In the decade of the 1930’s, the use of Mexico Farms by the US Army Air Service continued but then slowly declined as the grass airfield ceased to be under government control. But the use of the airfield, named Mexico Farms but in reality being the Cumberland Airport, continued as local aviation took stronger roots. The grand plan for the Pinto Airport proved not to be a viable operation and thus, the bulk of aeronautical activity centered on this airfield along the Potomac River, and thus the history of Mexico Farms Airport continues. ‘Torque’ Landis and others were frequent fliers and local interest in aviation seemed heightened.
Wings Over Cumberland 