Military aviation evolved
from those primitive beginnings
Of military "flying machines" in service prior to
the First World Way and used for training
in Texas City in 1913. The F-100F United States Air
Force fighter represents the highly
sophisticated military aircraft used during
the Vietnam conflict. Placed into service in
1957, this aircraft flew in combat and training
missions over Vietnam,
Japan, Libya and Germany.
Aircraft on loan from the
Unites States Air Force
(Davis Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona)
Wingspan .............................38 ft. 9 in.
Length ..............................54 ft. 3 in.
Max Weight ..........................34,832 lbs.
Max Level Speed ....................864 m.p.h.
Range ...............................1,500 mi.
Crew ............................... 2
Manufacturer .......................North American
Original Cost ....................$804,500
Texas City Aero Squadron Committee
Harry Conrad, Jr., Chairman
Dedicated
July 2, 1994
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