Ocala in Marion County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

The Mighty Eighth Air Force

Ocala - Marion County Veterans Memorial Park

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, May 14, 2022

1. The Mighty Eighth Air Force Marker

Inscription. Formed January 1942 in WWII arrived United Kingdom February 1942. Flew first mission in July. B-17 “Flying Fortresses” and B-24 “Liberators” were used for strategic daylight bombing against Germany and Nazi-occupied Europe. Of 200,000 combat crew personnel 26,000 were killed, 28,000 became POWs, 9,000 bombers shot down.

The Eighth Air Force became largest Air Force in aviation history. Today continues distinguished service controlled by Air Combat Command, Langley AFB Virginia.
Dedicated by: Ocala Business Masters

Erected by Ocala Business Masters.

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • War, World II.

Location. 29° 11.144′ N, 82° 6.134′ W. Marker is in Ocala, Florida, in Marion County. Memorial is on East Fort King Street south of East Silver Springs Boulevard, on the right when traveling west. Marker located within the Ocala - Marion County Veterans Memorial. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2601 E Fort King St, Ocala FL 34471, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 468 Bomb Group (VH) (here, next to this marker); Gold Star Mothers (here, next to this marker); Gold Star Wives (a few steps from

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this marker); Women’s Reserve of the Coast Guard Reserve (a few steps from this marker); 43rd Naval Construction Battalion (a few steps from this marker); United Service Organizations (a few steps from this marker); Nursing in the U.S. Armed Forces (a few steps from this marker); Women in the U.S. Navy (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ocala.

Also see . . . Eighth Air Force History. (Submitted on May 19, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, May 14, 2022

2. The Mighty Eighth Air Force Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 19, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 69 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 19, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.