New Orleans in Orleans Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)

North American F-86D "Sabre"

1949-1970

By Cajun Scrambler, September 11, 2020

1. North American F-86D "Sabre" Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Type: Supersonic Interceptor
Weight: 19,975 lbs
Armament: Twenty-four -2.75 Rocket
Engine: General Electric J47-GE-17B Turbojet
Max Speed: 692 mph
Range: 800 miles
Service Ceiling: 50,000 ft
Crew: 1
Number Built: 2,504

This version of the famous F-80 fighter was designed to destroy high-altitude enemy bombers carrying atomic warheads into American airspace. The F-86 was the first USAF plane to employ all rocket armament and set speed records in 1952 and 1953.

The F-86D was used by the Louisiana Air National Guard from 1956-1960.

This aircraft (SN: 52-4168) is on loan from the United State Air Force Museum. Object ID# 666282

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

Location. 29° 57.592′ N, 90° 0.303′ W. Marker is in New Orleans, Louisiana, in Orleans Parish. Marker can be reached from Chenault Boulevard south of North Claiborne Avenue (Highway 39). Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4209 Chenault Boulevard, New Orleans LA 70117, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. McDonnell Douglas F-15A "Eagle" (within shouting

By Cajun Scrambler, September 11, 2020

2. North American F-86D "Sabre" Marker

distance of this marker); North American F-100D "Super Sabre" (within shouting distance of this marker); Beech AT-11 "Kansan" (within shouting distance of this marker); N/TSW-7C Air Traffic Control Center (within shouting distance of this marker); M75 Armored Personnel Carrier (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); McDonnell Douglas F4C "Phantom II" (about 300 feet away); M19A1 "Duster" (about 300 feet away); Lockheed T-33 "Shooting Star" (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Orleans.

More about this marker. Located on the grounds of the Louisiana National Guard, Jackson Barracks base. The Ansel M. Stroud Jr. Military History & Weapons Museum is located on site. Museum is opened M-Sat 10-4. Highly recommend checking before a visit to make sure base/museum is opened and accessible to civilians, as it is an active military base.

Also see . . . Geaux Guard Museum website. (Submitted on January 3, 2021, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.)

Credits. This page was last revised on January 3, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 3, 2021, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 35 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 3, 2021, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.