United States Air Force Academy in El Paso County, Colorado — The American Mountains (Southwest)
The 49th Fighter Group/Wing
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 17, 2020
1. The 49th Fighter Group/Wing Marker
20 Battle Streamers • 10 Presidential Unit Citations
Deployed January 1942, the first air force to leave the
U.S. at the start of WWII, engaged in campaigns spanning
the Pacific as the leading group in the Pacific Theatre,
continuing in 12 more campaigns from Korea 1950, to
Vietnam 1972, creating a history of over 52 years of
outstanding excellence for the United States Air Force.
Dedicated June 1993
Erected 1993 by the 49th Fighter Group Association.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: War, 1st Iraq & Desert Storm • War, Korean • War, Vietnam • War, World II. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1942.
Location. 39° 0.96′ N, 104° 51.299′ W. Marker is in United States Air Force Academy, Colorado, in El Paso County. Marker is in the United States Air Force Academy Cemetery, on Parade Loop west of Stadium Boulevard, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: USAF Academy CO 80840, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 5th Air Force Memorial (here, next to this marker); 345th Bombardment Group (M) (here, next to this marker); 8th Photographic Reconnaissance Squadron (here, next to this marker);
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More about this marker. Must have a valid ID to enter the USAF Academy grounds.
Also see . . .
1. 49th Fighter Group. (Submitted on December 20, 2020, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. 49th Fighter Group (USAAF). (Submitted on December 20, 2020, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
3. 49th Fighter Group in Australia during WWII. (Submitted on December 20, 2020, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By Mark Hilton, September 3, 2023
2. The 49th Fighter Group/Wing Marker
Top row, 4th from left.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 17, 2020
3. The 49th Fighter Group/Wing Marker on Memorial Wall
Credits. This page was last revised on September 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 20, 2020, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 123 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 20, 2020, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 2. submitted on September 10, 2023, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. 3. submitted on December 20, 2020, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
