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

B-26 Invader

Photographed by James Hulse, August 16, 2024

1. B-26 Invader Marker

Inscription.
In tribute to all personnel of the 3rd. Bombardment Group, Light, Night Intruder, who served during the Korean Conflict, 25 June 1950 to 27 July 1953. We pay particular tribute to: Captain John Springer Walmsley, Jr., Pilot, Killed in Action 14 September 1951. Awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor Posthumously.

May the sacrificies of 54,246 Americans who unselfishly gave their lives defending freedom not have been in vain. Peace. Dedicated this 30th day of September, 1988.

Erected 1988.

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • War, Korean.

Location. 29° 23.42′ N, 98° 37.054′ W. Memorial 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. Memorial is in this post office area: Jbsa Lackland TX 78236, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is in South Texas

and in the San Antonio Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American South.

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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: A-26C "Invader" (here, next to this marker); Senior Master Sgt. Lucien Thomas (here, next to this marker); Military Working Dog Teams National Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); B-25 Mitchell (within shouting distance of this marker); B-25H "Mitchell" (within shouting distance of this marker); C-47D "Skytrain" (within shouting distance of this marker); Staff Sergeant James A. Moran (within shouting distance of this marker); 459th Bomb Group (H) (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 memorial. 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

B-26 Invader Marker (bottom marker) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, August 16, 2024

2. B-26 Invader Marker (bottom marker)

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 . . . Airmen Heritage Training Complex. USAF Airman Heritage Museum (Submitted on August 28, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

A-26 Invader image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, August 16, 2024

3. A-26 Invader

Credits. This page was last revised on August 29, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 27, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 196 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 29, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.