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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1BJ7_gooney-bird-propeller_Florence-AL.html
This Hamilton-Standard 23E50-505 hydromatic propeller is from Douglas Aircraft C-47 transport plane known as the Gooney Bird. The C-47s operated in both the European and Pacific theaters of W.W. II as troop and cargo transports, and initiated t…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1BJ6_w-w-ii-anchor_Florence-AL.html
This anchor was used on the fleet Submarine U.S.S. Balao (SS-285). The Balao was commissioned in February 1943. She received 9 battle stars for sinking 7 Japanese ships during her W.W. II service. The Balao was decommissioned in June 1963. S…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1BJ4_the-honest-john-rocket_Florence-AL.html
The M50 Honest John was the U.S. Army's first nuclear-armed surface-to-surface rocket. It was an unguided 762mm artillery rocket, powered by an M6 solid-fuel rocket engine. The Honest John was developed at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabam…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1BJ3_agm-28-hound-dog-missile_Florence-AL.html
The AGM-28 Hound Dog Missile was the United States' first Air Launched Cruise Missile (ALCM). It was made to deliver W28, 4-megaton nuclear warheads. NorthAmerican Aviation was contracted in 1956 to build the protoype. The AGM-28 was put into serv…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1BJ0_the-hawk-missile_Florence-AL.html
The Hawk Missile was the first mobile medium-range, guided, anti-aircraft missile deployed by the U.S. Army in August 1959. The Hawk is a surface-to-air missile powered by a solid-propellant rocket motor and controlled in flight by its large tail …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1BIW_the-cobra-helicopter_Florence-AL.html
The AH-1 Cobra is an anti-armor close support/attack helicopter. The Cobra is powered by a General Electric T-700-GE-401 turboshaft engine. The Cobra is 58' long,has a wingspan of 10'-7", and is 14'-2" in height. The AH-1 flies at 175 MPH and a ce…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1BIU_lieutenant-colonel-r-edward-yeilding_Florence-AL.html
This F-4D Phantom is displayed in honor of Lt. Col. Edward Yeilding and all Veterans who served with the Phantom aircraft. Captain Ed Yeiding's name is painted on the front canopy to honor his nine years flying Phantoms similar to this F-4D and be…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1BIS_vietnam-war-memorial_Florence-AL.html
The following men from Lauderdale County made the supreme sacrifice for our Nation during the War with Vietnam: Jimmy Rex Ball · Chadwick McFall Barber · Howard Wayne Bramlett, Jr. · Paul O'Neal Brown · Edward Lee B…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1BIR_world-war-i-memorial_Florence-AL.html
Dedicated to the following heroes who sacrificed their lives in the defense of our Nation during World War I.Adams, Jesse · Agnew, Jesse · Alexander, John C. · Brewer, William Calvin · Burks, Tommie · Couch, Will…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1BIQ_don-leslie-michael_Florence-AL.html
Michael, Don LeslieRank and Organization: Specialist Fourth class, U.S. Army, Company C, 4th Battalion, 503D Infantry, 173D Airborne Brigade.Place and Date: Republic of Vietnam, 8 April, 1967. Entered service at: Montgomery, Ala.Born: 31 July 1947…
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