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

LTV Aerospace Vought A-7D Corsair II

Photographed By Karen Key, July 19, 2008

1. LTV Aerospace Vought A-7D Corsair II Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

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 support the air war in Southeast Asia. The Flying Tigers flew the A-7 until 1980. This aircraft is painted to duplicate a past 23 TFW commander's aircraft.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • War, Cold • War, Vietnam. A significant historical year for this entry is 1972.

Location. 31° 19.589′ N, 92° 31.777′ W. Marker is in Alexandria, Louisiana, in Rapides Parish. Marker 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.

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); North American F-86 Sabre (within shouting distance of this marker); Republic F-105 Thunderchief (within shouting distance of this marker); Republic F-84F Thunderstreak (within shouting distance

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of this marker); England AFB Heritage Park (within shouting distance of this marker); England Air Force Base History (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Melady House (approx. 1.2 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: A-7 Corsair II. (Submitted on August 10, 2008, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California.)
4. Wikipedia: 23d Tactical Fighter Wing. (Submitted on August 10, 2008, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California.)

Additional commentary.
1. A-7D Corsair II
In 1972- 1976 I was a crew chief on the A-7D. This was a bittersweet time for me. I worked on several of the A-7s. I really loved my job. I loved leaving at a moment's notice. When the siren went off I knew we might be

Photographed By Karen Key, July 19, 2008

2. LTV Aerospace Vought A-7D Corsair II Marker

going somewhere overseas. One night we were flying sorties around the Florida area. That night changed my life. I was on the flightline waiting for my aircraft to come back. Everybody's did except mine. I had lost a good friend. I am a pilot and love flying and I often think of my fellow airmen and the pilots that help keep this nation FREE! We all worked together and were brothers in arms!! I loved that jet. I am thankful for the plaque, and would like to thank everyone that took part in this wonderful cause. It brought back memories I had forgotten. GOD BLESS my fellow airmen and the FLYING TIGERS!

— Submitted December 8, 2012, by Larry R. Robbins of Williamsburg, Kentucky.

Photographed By Karen Key, July 19, 2008

3. LTV Aerospace Vought A-7D Corsair II Marker

Photographed By Karen Key, July 19, 2008

4. LTV Aerospace Vought A-7D Corsair II 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 3,534 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 10, 2008, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California.