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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMPES_england-air-force-base-history_Alexandria-LA.html
England Air Force Base, which officially closed on December 15, 1992, began as the Alexandria Army Air Base on October 16, 1942 and was formally activated on February 12, 1943, was comprised of 2,604 acres and had two runways — one north-sou…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM6IL_north-american-f-86-sabre_Alexandria-LA.html
The Flying Tigers flew the F-86, one of the first swept-wing jet fighters, in the early 1950s. Known as the 23rd Fighter Interceptor Group, the unit provided air defense for the Northeastern United States while stationed at Presque Isle AFB, Maine…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM6IK_ltv-aerospace-vought-a-7d-corsair-ii_Alexandria-LA.html
When the 23D Tactical Fighter Wing came to England AFB in 1972, the Flying Tigers flew the A-7D Corsair II attack aircraft. For seven months in 1973, A-7 aircraft from the 74th Tactical Fighter Squadron of the 23 TFW deployed to Thailand to suppor…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM6IJ_fairchild-republic-a-10-thunderbolt-ii_Alexandria-LA.html
The 23D Tactical Fighter Wing accepted its first A-10 Thunderbolt II in December 1980. Nicknamed the warthog by its pilots, the A-10 was designed to provide close air support for ground forces. One of the most advanced features of the A-10 was its…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM6II_republic-f-105-thunderchief_Alexandria-LA.html
From 1964 to 1972 the Flying Tigers flew the F-105 tactical fighter bomber at McConnell AFB, Kansas, where the tigers functioned as both an operational unit and a training unit. Two of its squadrons served in Vietnam. While at McConnell, the Flyin…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM6IG_republic-f-84f-thunderstreak_Alexandria-LA.html
Relocated from Bringhurst Park and unveiled on 25 April 1992 during a 391st FBS homecoming, it has that squadron's markings, its operations officer as pilot, its weapons NCOIC as crew chief.
This airplane is dedicated to all the ?cold warriors…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM6ID_england-afb-heritage-park_Alexandria-LA.html
A symbol of all airmen past, present, and future, the England Air Force Base Heritage Park is a proud reminder of the Air Force's role in our nation's military history. Each of the five aircraft displayed here valiantly contributed to the defense …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM4W4_fort-buhlow-and-fort-randolph_Pineville-LA.html
Fort Buhlow and Fort Randolph were earthwork/moat fortifications constructed beginning October 1864 by Confederate forces anticipating a repetition of Union Gen. Nathaniel Banks' Summer 1864 Red RiverExpedition. Construction, completed March 1865,…