Pineville in Rapides Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)

North American F-100D "Super Sabre"

Production---1956-1959

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, April 21, 2022

1. North American F-100D "Super Sabre" Marker

Inscription.
Type: Supersonic Interceptor
Weight: 38,048 lbs, loaded (19 tons)
Armament: Four - M39 20mm Cannon, Two - GAM-83A Bulldog Missiles, Four - GAR-8 Sidewinder Missiles, Rockets, Special Stores and/or up to 7,040 lbs External Stores
Engine: Pratt & Whitney J57-P-21, 16,500 lb Thrust
Max Speed: 926.6 mph
Range: 1,970 miles
Service Ceiling: 55,000 ft
Crew: 1
Number Built: 1,274

The F-100 was the descendant of the successful "Sabre" series of the Korean War and saw extensive use in Vietnam. Its features included the first auto-pilot for supersonic jet and a low altitude bombing system.
F-100s replaced the F-102 in the Louisiana Air National Guard 159th Fighter Wing in 1970 and were replaced by the F-4C Phantom II in 1979.
SN: 63-020; Object ID# 666926

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • Military. A significant historical year for this entry is 1970.

Location. 31° 22.186′ N, 92° 24.275′ W. Marker is in Pineville, Louisiana, in Rapides Parish. It is on E STreet near 3rd Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Pineville LA 71360, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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this marker is in Central Louisiana

and in Acadiana — Cajun Country.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Deep South.

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: D7-K Bulldozer (here, next to this marker); M728 Combat Engineer Vehicle (a few steps from this marker); M551 "Sheridan" Armored Airborne Assault Reconnaissance Vehicle (a few steps from this marker); D-7 Bulldozer (a few steps from this marker); M113A2 Armored Personnel Carrier (within shouting distance of this marker); M56 Self-Propelled Anti-Tank Gun (within shouting distance of this marker); Willys M38A1 Truck "Jeep" (within shouting distance of this marker); M37 Dodge Weapons Carrier (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, April 21, 2022

2. North American F-100D "Super Sabre" Marker

of all markers in Pineville.

More about this marker. Streets given are inside Camp Beauregard. Located on the grounds of the Louisiana National Guard, Camp Beauregard base. The Louisiana Maneuvers & Military Museum is located on site. Highly recommend checking before a visit to make sure base/museum is opened and accessible to civilians, as it is an active military base.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 2, 2023, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 201 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 2, 2023, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.