Racine in Racine County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Robert J. Goebel, Lt. Col. USAF
Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, August 3, 2024
1. Robert J. Goebel, Lt. Col. USAF Marker
In Memory of
Robert J. Goebel, Lt. Col. USAF
In June 1942, a captured Messerschmitt Bf-109 was exhibited in a former Racine park just north of this location, inspiring Bob Goebel, a young Army Air Corps recruit. Goebel, a Racine native, went on to become a double-ace with the 31st Fighter Group in Italy, and later authored the book "Mustang Ace: Memoirs of a P-51 Fighter Pilot." The same Messerschmitt which appeared here in 1942 is now on exhibit at the Imperial War Museum in Duxford, England.
Donated in 2019 by family & friends of Robert Goebel in recognition and appreciation of those who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States.
Erected 2019 by Family and friends of Robert Goebel.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Military • War, World II.
Location. 42° 43.633′ N, 87° 46.881′ W. Memorial is in Racine, Wisconsin, in Racine County. It is at the intersection of 6th Street and Lake Avenue, on the left when traveling east on 6th Street. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 50 6th Street, Racine WI 53403, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in Southeast Wisconsin and in Greater Milwaukee. It is also in the American Midwest, on the Great Lakes, and in the Corn Belt. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture and also the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Racine Elks Club, Lodge No. 252 (within shouting distance of this
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Additional commentary.
1. Lt. Col. Goebel
Lt. Col. Goebel was inducted into the Wisconsin Aviation Hall of Fame in 2003 and passed away February 20, 2011.
— Submitted August 9, 2024, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan.
Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, August 3, 2024
2. Robert J. Goebel, Lt. Col. USAF Marker
Photographed by Book Cover, 1991
3. Robert J. Goebel book
Credits. This page was last revised on August 9, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 9, 2024, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 313 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 9, 2024, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
