Wapakoneta in Auglaize County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

F5D Skylancer

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., June 25, 2009

1. F5D Skylancer Marker

Inscription. This Douglas F5D Skylancer was one of four originally constructed, and is the only example still in existence. It was flown by Neil A. Armstrong from September 1960 to September 1962 to simulate the flight characteristics of the space vehicle planned for use in Project Dyna-Soar. The Dyna-Soar program called for the launch of a winged craft which could re-enter the atmosphere and glide to a conventional landing following a mission in space.

Erected by The Ohio Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Air & Space. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1960.

Location. Marker has been reported permanently removed. It was located near 40° 33.837′ N, 84° 10.393′ W. Marker was in Wapakoneta, Ohio, in Auglaize County. Marker was on Apollo Drive, on the right when traveling north. The marker is near the entrance to the Neil Armstrong Air and Space Museum, just northwest of the I-75 Exit 111 interchange. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Wapakoneta OH 45895, United States of America.

We have been informed that this sign or monument is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. Explore the Skylancer (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named F5D Skylancer (here, next to this marker); Learjet 28 Longhorn (within shouting distance of this marker); Armstrong Sets World Records (within shouting distance of this marker); Learjet Sets The Standard (within shouting distance of this marker); The Journey Of This Jet (within shouting distance of this marker); Life After Apollo 11 (within shouting distance of this marker); Apollo Command Module Mockup (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wapakoneta.

F5D Skylancer and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., June 25, 2009

2. F5D Skylancer and Marker

F5D Skylancer image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, February 6, 2013

3. F5D Skylancer

The Neil Armstrong Air and Space Museum image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., June 25, 2009

4. The Neil Armstrong Air and Space Museum

Credits. This page was last revised on December 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 18, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,545 times since then and 10 times this year. Last updated on December 3, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 18, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 3. submitted on February 7, 2013, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. 4. submitted on July 18, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.