United States Air Force Academy in El Paso County, Colorado — The American Mountains (Southwest)
96 Bomb Group/Wing
In Memoriam
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 17, 2020
1. 96 Bomb Group/Wing Marker
We, who have served in this unique organization, in peace and war,
do hereby consecrate this plaque to the memory of our comrades
who gave their lives in combat and training operations
in defense of freedom. The 96th has a proud record; first a
B-17 Bomb Group in WWII, then a B-47 and later B-52 Bomb Wing
contributing directly to victory in the Cold War,
and the first wing to man the B-1B.
May the heroic sacrifice of our airmen brothers
continue to inspire those who carry on the 96th's mission
in defense of freedom and peace throughout the world.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • Patriots & Patriotism • War, Cold • War, World II.
Location. 39° 0.978′ N, 104° 51.3′ W. Memorial is in United States Air Force Academy, Colorado, in El Paso County. It can be reached from Parade Loop. 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. Memorial is in this post office area: USAF Academy CO 80840, United States of America.
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Regionally, this memorial is in the Front Range and in Pikes Peak Region. It is also in the American Mountain West. Globally, it is in North America, the Rocky Mountains, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Comanchería.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: 11th Air Force (here, next to this marker); 21st Bombardment Squadron (H) (here, next to this marker); 11th Fighter Squadron (here, next to this marker); 344th Fighter Squadron (here, next to this marker); 73rd Bomb Squadron (M) (here, next to this marker); 10th Emergency Rescue Boat Squadron (here, next to this marker); 18th Pursuit and Fighter Squadron (here, next to this marker); 54th Fighter Group (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in United States Air Force Academy.
More about this memorial. Must have a valid ID to enter the USAF Academy grounds.
Also see . . .
1. 96th Bomb Group (H) Association. Association website (Submitted on December 25, 2020, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
2. 96th Bombardment Group (Second World War).
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 17, 2020
2. 96 Bomb Group/Wing Marker on Memorial Wall
3. 96th Bomb Group. American Air Museum in Britain entry (Submitted on December 25, 2020, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
via American Air Museum in Britain, unknown
3. 96 Bomb Group B-17s
A B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-30188) nicknamed "Kats Sass II" of the 96th Bomb Group flies in formation over water with other Fortresses. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Kats Sass II.'
Credits. This page was last revised on March 28, 2026. It was originally submitted on December 25, 2020, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 473 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 25, 2020, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. 3. submitted on February 11, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
