Alexandria in Rapides Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)

Republic F-84F Thunderstreak

Photographed by Karen Key, July 19, 2008

1. Republic F-84F Thunderstreak Marker

Inscription. 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’ of the 366th and 401st fighter-bomber wings who flew from this base in support of National objectives during the post-Korean, pre-Vietnam War era.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • War, Cold. A significant historical date for this entry is April 25, 1992.

Location. 31° 19.582′ N, 92° 31.748′ W. Marker is in Alexandria, Louisiana, in Rapides Parish. It is on England Drive, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Alexandria LA 71303, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Louisiana

and in Acadiana — Cajun Country.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Deep South.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Viceroyalty of New France,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

the Louisiana Purchase,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Republic F-105 Thunderchief (a few steps from this marker); England AFB Heritage Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II (within shouting distance of this marker); LTV Aerospace Vought A-7D Corsair II (within shouting distance of this marker); North American F-86 Sabre (within shouting distance of this marker); England Air Force Base History

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(about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Melady House (approx. 1.1 miles away); Kent Plantation House (approx. 3.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Alexandria.

Also see . . .
1. England Air Force Base - Gone but Not Forgotten. Historical photos of the base. (Submitted on August 10, 2008, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California.)

2. England Air Force Base (EAFB) and its Legacy in Alexandria, Louisiana. (Submitted on August 10, 2008, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California.)
3. Wikipedia: F-84F Thunderstreak. (Submitted on August 10, 2008, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California.)

Photographed by Karen Key, July 19, 2008

2. Republic F-84F Thunderstreak Marker

1959
Dedicated to Central Louisianians who served the causes of peace and freedom

Photographed by Karen Key, July 19, 2008

3. Republic F-84F Thunderstreak Marker

Photographed by Karen Key, July 19, 2008

4. Republic F-84F Thunderstreak Marker

Photographed by Karen Key, July 19, 2008

5. Republic F-84F Thunderstreak Marker

Photographed by Karen Key, July 19, 2008

6. Republic F-84F Thunderstreak Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 4, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 10, 2008, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California. This page has been viewed 2,423 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on August 10, 2008, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California.