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

Republic F-105 Thunderchief

Photographed by Karen Key, July 19, 2008

1. Republic F-105 Thunderchief Marker

Inscription. 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 Flying Tiger Unit received its current designation, 23d Tactical Fighter Wing. The aircraft displayed is an F-105G "Wild Weasel" with a paint scheme similar to ones flown by the 23 TFW.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • War, Vietnam. A significant historical year for this entry is 1964.

Location. 31° 19.593′ N, 92° 31.755′ 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: Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II (a few steps from this marker); Republic F-84F Thunderstreak (a few steps from this marker); LTV Aerospace Vought A-7D Corsair II (within shouting distance of this marker); England AFB Heritage Park (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 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Melady House (approx. 1.1 miles away); Kent Plantation House (approx. 3.2 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: 23d Tactical Fighter Wing. (Submitted on August 10, 2008, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California.)
4. Wikipedia: F-105 Thunderchief. (Submitted on August 10, 2008, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California.)

Additional commentary.
1. Nice Old Bird
I flew this aircraft (638296) back from Korat, Thailand to George AFB, CA in October 1974.

— Submitted March 28, 2010, by Rhett Ruiz of Horseshoe Bay, TX, Usa.

Photographed by Karen Key, July 19, 2008

2. Republic F-105 Thunderchief Marker

Photographed by Karen Key, July 19, 2008

3. Republic F-105 Thunderchief Marker

Photographed by Karen Key, July 19, 2008

4. Republic F-105 Thunderchief 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 3,483 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 10, 2008, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California.