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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1VUU_mh-53-pave-low-historical_Hurlburt-Field-FL.html
In May of 1980, the Air Force's newly operational fleet of nine HH-53H Pave Low combat search and rescue helicopters was abruptly transferred to special operations forces due to a highlighted lack of dedicated, long-range, vertical lift platforms …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1VUT_combat-talon-aircrew-s-59-historical_Hurlburt-Field-FL.html
Major James M. Kirk - Aircraft Commander Capt. Norman Martel - Co-pilot Capt. Gregory S. Peppers - Navigator Capt. Terry D. Patterson - Navigator SSgt. John T. Felton - Flight Engineer MSgt. Barry R. Chumbley - Loadmaster TSgt. Gary W. Log…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1VUS_combat-talon-aircrew-s-01-a-war-memorial_Hurlburt-Field-FL.html
Lieutenant Colonel Donald E. Fisher - Navigator Major Charles P. Claxton - Pilot Captain Edwin N. Osborne Jr. - Aircraft Commander Captain Frank C. Parker III - Electronic Warfare Officer Captain Gerald G. Van Buren - Pilot Captain Gordon J…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1VUP_a-a-f-u-s-a-f-explosive-ordnance-disposal-memorial-a-war-memorial_Hurlburt-Field-FL.html
This 2,000 pound, A/N M-34, General Purpose Bomb is dedicated to the memory of all A.A.F. Bomb Disposal/U.S.A.F. Explosive Ordnance Disposal men who gave their lives supporting Special Operations missions during World War II, the Korean W…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1VUM_a-1e-skyraider-historical_Hurlburt-Field-FL.html
This aircraft memorial is dedicated to all USAF personnel and our fellow South Vietnamese airmen who flew the A-1 in the Southeast Asia conflict. It also commemorates all those who selflessly gave their lives in combat to preserve the ideals that …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1VUG_mc-130p-combat-shadow-historical_Hurlburt-Field-FL.html
The Combat Shadow first entered service in 1964 as the HC-130P. During the Vietnam War, the aircraft performed multiple missions including combat search and rescue, command & control, and helicopter air refueling. The aircraft was designed to carr…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1VTV_ac-119-g-k-shadow-stinger-historical_Hurlburt-Field-FL.html
In February 1968, the USAF approved a program to develop AC - 119 gunships for Special Operations duty in Southeast Asia. Their specialized missions included air interdiction, clandestine air support, armed reconnaissance, and air base defense. Th…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1VTT_c-46-commando-historical_Hurlburt-Field-FL.html
The C-46 Commando aircraft is dedicated to the members of the 1st Air Commando Wing who served with distinction in this aircraft during its years of assignment to Hurlburt Field from 1962 to 1964. The C-46 is one of only three aircraft that ser…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1VTK_in-honor-of-the-american-gold-star-mothers-historical_Hurlburt-Field-FL.html
In Honor of The American Gold Star Mothers For Their Sacrifice, Service, and Patriotism A Mother's tears were shed today For a battle long ago. Her precious gift to a warrior son Whose fate....she'll never know Not Heroes shiny m…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1VTG_ac-130-spectre-historical_Hurlburt-Field-FL.html
The AC-130 Spectre gunship evolved into the most heavily armed aircraft in history. It has a distinguished history and was used extensively in a multitude of roles during the Vietnam conflict. The AC-130 also flew combat during the USS Mayaguez…
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