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

F-100 "Super Sabre"

Photographed by James Hulse, August 16, 2024

1. F-100 "Super Sabre" Marker

Inscription. The North American designed F-100 was the first operational aircraft to fly faster than sound in level flight. Design started in 1948 in an attempt to improve the speed of the then experimental F-86. On 29 October 1953, Lt Col F.L. "Pete" Everest piloted the first F-100 to a world speed record of 755.149 miles per hour. This was the first aircraft to use the heat resisting metal titanium. The aircraft included automatic regulated air conditioning and pressurizing systems and automatic fuel system. It also incorporated a drag chute for landing on short, wet, or icy runways. The Super Sabre was used by the Air Force Thunderbirds in their famous precision flying performances. The F-100 was the first jet to fly a tactical strike mission in southeast Asia in June 1964. Sidewinder and bullpup missiles were added to F-100s in service during the late fifties; these aircraft played a prominent part in the early years of the Vietnam conflict.

This aerospace vehicle (s/n 52-5759) is part of the USAF Heritage Program Collection.

Erected by USAF Heritage Program Collection.

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these topic lists: Air & Space • War, Vietnam. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1964.

Location. 29° 23.617′ N, 98° 37.228′ 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: B-57 "Canberra" (a few steps from this marker); Airman 1st Class Martin Jester • Airman 2nd Class Eugene Traczyk Jr. (a few steps from this marker); Republic JF-105B "Thunderchief" (a few steps from this marker);

F-100 "Super Sabre" and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, August 16, 2024

2. F-100 "Super Sabre" and Marker

B-52 "Stratofortress" (within shouting distance of this marker); Master Sgt. Samuel O. Turner (within shouting distance of this marker); P-63G "King Cobra" (within shouting distance of this marker); P-47N "Thunderbolt" (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); P-51H "Mustang" (about 300 feet away). 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 24, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

2. North American F-100 Super Sabre. Wikipedia

The North American F-100 Super Sabre is an American supersonic jet fighter aircraft designed and produced by the aircraft manufacturer North American Aviation.
Photographed by James Hulse, August 16, 2024

3. F-100 "Super Sabre"
The first of the Century Series of American jet fighters, it was the first United States Air Force (USAF) fighter capable of supersonic speed in level flight.

(Submitted on August 25, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

F-100D firing rockets Vietnam image. Click for full size.

Public Domain - U.S. Air Force - U.S. DefenseImagery, circa 1967

4. F-100D firing rockets Vietnam

A U.S. Air Force North American F-100D-85-NH Super Sabre aircraft (s/n 56-3415) fires a salvo of 2.75-inch rockets against an enemy position in South Vietnam.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 25, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 24, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 167 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 25, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.