Arabi in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)

North American F-86D "Sabre"

1949-1970

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, September 11, 2020

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

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 Arabi, Louisiana, in St. Bernard Parish. It 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, Arabi LA 70032, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Bayou Country

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and in Greater New Orleans.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

and on the Gulf Coast.

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 walking distance of this marker: Convair F-102A "Delta Dagger" (a few steps from this marker); Douglas A-26C "Invader" (within shouting distance of this marker); McDonnell Douglas F-15A "Eagle" (within shouting 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). Touch for a list and map

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, September 11, 2020

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

of all markers in Arabi.

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 February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 3, 2021, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 239 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 3, 2021, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.