Alamogordo in Otero County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)
German Air Force Tornado 45+11
Photographed by James Hulse, July 24, 2024
1. German Air Force Tornado 45+11 Marker
The primary mission of the Tornado IDS includes precision strike against ground targets and extreme low-level capabilities by day and night. It can carry a spectrum of weapons and defensive aids and is highly survivable due to its automatic terrain-following and electronic counter-measure systems. The 45+11 served at Holloman AFB from 22 July 1999 through 10 June 2009.
Erected by New Mexico Museum of Space History.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Air & Space. A significant historical date for this entry is June 10, 2009.
Location. 32° 55.221′ N, 105° 55.281′ W. Marker is in Alamogordo, New Mexico, in Otero County. It is on State Route 2001 0.4 miles east of N Scenic Drive. The marker is located on the grounds of the New Mexico Museum of Space History. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3198 State Rte 2001, Alamogordo NM 88310, United States of
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Regionally, this marker is in New Mexico’s Pecos Valley. It is also in the American Southwest. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Comancherνa, and the Republic of Texas.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Minitrack Satellite Tracking System Antenna (within shouting distance of this marker); World's First Astrochimp Ham (within shouting distance of this marker); LA 2,000,000 (within shouting distance of this marker); XQ-4A Drone (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); X-7A Test Vehicle (about 300 feet away); Apollo Command Module Boilerplate S/N 1207 (about 300 feet away); Aerobee 150 (about 300 feet away); F-1 Rocket Engine (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Alamogordo.
Also see . . . Panavia Tornado. Wikipedia
The Panavia Tornado is a family of twin-engine, variable-sweep wing multi-role combat aircraft, jointly developed and manufactured by Italy, the United(Submitted on August 9, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)Kingdom and Germany. There are three primary Tornado variants: the Tornado IDS (interdictor/strike) fighter-bomber, the Tornado ECR (electronic combat/reconnaissance) SEAD aircraft and the Tornado ADV (air defence variant) interceptor aircraft.Photographed by James Hulse, July 24, 20242. German Air Force Tornado 45+11 and Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, July 24, 2024
3. The view of the German Air Force Tornado 45+11 and Marker from the parking lot
Photographed by James Hulse, July 24, 2024
4. The reverse side of the German Air Force Tornado
Credits. This page was last revised on August 11, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 8, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 314 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 9, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
