Lackland Air Force Base in Bexar County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

T-28 "Trojan"

Photographed by James Hulse, August 16, 2024

1. T-28 "Trojan" Marker

Inscription. The T-28 was originally designed to replace the T-6 trainer. It was first flown on Sept. 24, 1949, and entered production in 1950. An 800 horsepower engine-powered the Air Forces version (T-28A), whereas a 1,425 horsepower engine powered the later Navy versions (T-28B and T-28C). When production ended in 1957, a total of 1,948 of these three versions had been built. A few Navy T-28B's eventually went into the Air Force inventory and a few others were turned over to the Army. In 1962, the Air Force began a program to modify more than 200 T-28A's as T-28D "Nomad" tactical fighter-bombers for counter-insurgency warfare in Vietnam. Equipped with the larger 1,425 horsepower engines and many other changes, the T-28D's eventually proved to be an effective close air support weapon against enemy ground forces. The South Vietnamese Air Force used a number of Air Force - supplied T-28B's in a similar role until the T-28D's became available.

This aerospace vehicle (T-28) is a part of the USAF Heritage Program Collection.

Erected by USAF Heritage Program Collection.

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lists: Air & Space • War, Vietnam. A significant historical date for this entry is September 24, 1949.

Location. 29° 23.545′ N, 98° 37.256′ W. Marker is in Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, in Bexar County. It is on Bong Avenue south of Luke Blvd. The marker is located at the USAF Airman Heritage Museum’s Air Park which is around the parade grounds. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Jbsa Lackland TX 78236, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in South Texas

and in the San Antonio Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American 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 Republic of Texas,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: We Remember (within shouting distance of this marker); AT-6 "Texan" (within shouting distance of this marker); Brig. Gen. Charles "Chuck" Yeager (within shouting distance of this marker); P-51H "Mustang" (within shouting distance

T-28 "Trojan" and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, August 16, 2024

2. T-28 "Trojan" and Marker

of this marker); P-38L "Lightning" (within shouting distance of this marker); Chief Master Sgt. Lynn Steincamp (within shouting distance of this marker); T-34A "Mentor" (within shouting distance of this marker); A-10A "Thunderbolt II" (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lackland Air Force Base.

More about this marker. The marker, museum and air park are located on the Lackland Air Force Base, an active U.S. military installation which is a part of the Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA). The USAF Airman Heritage Museum and Air Park are open to the public, but appropriate identification is required for access. Visit the museum’s web site for current details on visiting the museum and air park.

Also see . . .
1. Airmen Heritage Training Complex. USAF Airman Heritage Museum (Submitted on August 22, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

2. North American T-28 Trojan. Wikipedia

The North American Aviation T-28 Trojan is a radial-engine military trainer aircraft manufactured by North American Aviation and used by the United States Air Force and United States
Photographed by James Hulse, August 16, 2024

3. T-28 "Trojan" and Marker
Navy beginning in the 1950s. Besides its use as a trainer, the T-28 was successfully employed as a counter-insurgency aircraft, primarily during the Vietnam War. It has continued in civilian use as an aerobatics and warbird performer.

(Submitted on August 22, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

T-28 "Trojan" image. Click for full size.

Public Domain - US Navy, circa 1973

4. T-28 "Trojan"

A U.S. Navy North American T-28B Trojan (BuNo 138157) of Training Squadron VT-2 pictured in flight near Naval Air Station Whiting Field, Florida (USA)

Credits. This page was last revised on August 24, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 21, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 184 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 22, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.