Central Oklahoma City in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma — The American South (West South Central)
F-80C
Jet Fighter Aircraft
(top plaque:)
Jet Fighter Aircraft
Made by
Lockheed Aircraft Co.
In Service 1952-1958
This artifact is on loan from the U.S. Air Force Museum program
The F-80 was the first jet fighter assigned to the Oklahoma Air National Guard.
The aircraft on display has been converted from a two-seat T-33 jet trainer S/N 58-505 to a single seat F-80C configuration.
This aircraft is marked to represent F-80c af s/n 48-555, an aircraft of the 185th Fighter Squadron, Oklahoma Air National Guard.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Air & Space.
Location. 35° 30.528′ N, 97° 28.421′ W. Marker is in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, in Oklahoma County. It is in Central Oklahoma City. Marker can be reached from Northeast 36th Street. Marker is outside the 45th Infantry Division Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2145 NE 36th St, Oklahoma City OK 73111, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Oklahoma's Medal of Honor Recipients (within shouting distance of this marker); Combat Wounded Veterans (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); 179th Infantry Regiment (about 600 feet away); Union Soldier Cemetery (about 700 feet away); Cannon (approx. 1.7 miles away); The Red River Heritage Garden (approx. 1.7 miles away); Model 1861 3-Inch Ordnance Rifle (approx. 1.7 miles away); Hochatown (approx. 1.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oklahoma City.
Regarding F-80C. Please note that the memorials outside the museum are open during business hours, as they are locked behind a gate during off-hours.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 31, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 105 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 31, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.