Upon arriving at San Antonio International Airport and entering Terminal B, there is something that everyone looks up at at least once.

It is the old biplane hanging from the ceiling, a fighter plane from the World War I era. The moment you encounter this old aircraft inside the airport, it feels as if you are transported back in time by 100 years. This fighter plane is not just an exhibit but a symbol of the military history and aviation roots of the city of San Antonio.

This biplane is a restored model based on the Curtiss JN-4 "Jenny," which was produced around 1917. In fact, this model is a symbol of American aviation history, having been used as a primary trainer for U.S. military pilots during World War I. Made with a wooden frame covered in fabric, it is incredibly lightweight and simple compared to today's metal fighter planes, yet it was cutting-edge technology at the time.

The cockpit is open, allowing the wind to hit your face during flight, and the speed was only about 120 kilometers per hour. However, this small aircraft was the starting point for U.S. aviation and carried the dreams of countless pilots.

The reason San Antonio displays this aircraft is not merely for decoration. This city has a deep connection to aviation, being referred to as the 'Cradle of the U.S. Air Force.' Nearby are Kelly Field, Randolph Air Force Base, and Lackland Air Force Base.

Since the 1910s, this area has grown into a center for pilot training and aircraft instruction. During World War I, thousands of U.S. military pilots learned to fly right here in San Antonio, and the aircraft they trained on was this Curtiss Jenny.

The displayed fighter plane is not an actual aircraft that flew in the sky, but it has been restored faithfully to its original form. The wooden skeleton, propeller, fabric-covered wings, and the Army Air Corps roundel on the tail have all been meticulously recreated.

Suspended from the ceiling of the terminal in a posture that seems to be ready for takeoff, it gives the impression of preparing for flight. Below it, modern airlines line up, and passengers pass by taking selfies, but the old aircraft quietly overlooks a century of history.

This exhibit is also a symbol of pride for the citizens of San Antonio. It reminds the city that its name is not just known as a tourist destination but as a starting point in American aviation history. In the early 20th century, many young people received flight training at this base, and many of them went off to war. Their courage, sacrifice, and desire to fly are encapsulated in this biplane.

This fighter plane in Terminal B of San Antonio International Airport is, in essence, the history of the city itself. It is a symbol of humanity's aspiration towards the sky and the traces of technological advancement.

For travelers, it may be a fleeting scene, but for the people here, it is an aircraft that reminds them of "where we started." Thus, instead of flying in the sky, this biplane continues to quietly tell the story of the city from the ceiling of the airport.