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

North American F-86 Sabre

Photographed by Karen Key, July 19, 2008

1. North American F-86 Sabre Marker

Inscription. The Flying Tigers flew the F-86, one of the first swept-wing jet fighters, in the early 1950s. Known as the 23rd Fighter Interceptor Group, the unit provided air defense for the Northeastern United States while stationed at Presque Isle AFB, Maine. This F-86 has been painted to duplicate the aircraft flown by Lt Col John England, for whom England AFB is named.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • War, Cold.

Location. 31° 19.576′ N, 92° 31.781′ 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: LTV Aerospace Vought A-7D Corsair II (within shouting distance of this marker); England AFB Heritage Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II (within shouting distance of this marker); Republic F-105 Thunderchief (within shouting distance of this marker); Republic F-84F Thunderstreak (within shouting distance of this marker); England Air Force Base History (within shouting

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distance of this marker); 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: F-86 Sabre. (Submitted on August 10, 2008, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California.)

Photographed by Karen Key, July 19, 2008

2. North American F-86 Sabre Marker

Photographed by Karen Key, July 19, 2008

3. North American F-86 Sabre Marker

Photographed by Karen Key, July 19, 2008

4. North American F-86 Sabre Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 18, 2017. It was originally submitted on August 10, 2008, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California. This page has been viewed 2,207 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 10, 2008, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California.