Nellis Air Force Base in Clark County, Nevada — The American Mountains (Southwest)

A-10

Photographed By Denise Boose, April 16, 2018

1. A-10 Marker

Inscription. The Fairchild-Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II is the first Air Force aircraft designed specifically for close air support of ground forces. Affectionately called the Warthog, the single seat, twin engine A-10 is built around a 30MM Gatling gun. It has a long loiter time and carries a large payload of weapons capable of destroying a wide variety of ground targets: Speed: 420 MPH Range: 695 NM

A-10 #75-0258 was the first A-10 delivered to the Air Force in October 1975 and was later assigned to the 57th Tactical Training Wing at Nellis AFB in the late 1970’s.

The A-10 on display is actually #77-0255. This A-10 was assigned to the 706th Fighter Squadron, NAS New Orleans, LA, and flew in Operation DESERT STORM in 1991.

This aircraft is on loan from the National Museum of the US Air Force.

Erected by National Museum of the US Air Force.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Air & Space. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1975.

Location. 36° 13.597′ N, 115° 3.542′ W. Marker is in Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, in Clark County. Marker is at the intersection of Freedom Circle and Kinley Drive, on the left when traveling west on Freedom Circle. You must have installation access by possessing a valid Department

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of Defense identification card or be sponsored onto base by an individual who has installation access. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Freedom Circle, Nellis AFB NV 89191, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. F-117A (within shouting distance of this marker); Lockheed Martin F-16C Block 32 (approx. 1.6 miles away); Kyle (Kiel) Ranch (approx. 4.8 miles away); Woodlawn Cemetery (approx. 5 miles away); a different marker also named Woodlawn Cemetery (approx. 5 miles away); Old Mormon Fort (approx. 5.2 miles away); The Las Vegas Mormon Fort (approx. 5.2 miles away); Las Vegas Old Mormon Fort (approx. 5.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Nellis Air Force Base.

Photographed By Denise Boose, April 16, 2018

2. A-10 Marker

Photographed By Denise Boose, April 16, 2018

3. A-10 Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 19, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 18, 2023, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. This page has been viewed 48 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 18, 2023, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.