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

B-25 Mitchell

Photographed by James Hulse, August 16, 2024

1. B-25 Mitchell Marker

Inscription.
To the men of the 490th Bombardment Squadron, Medium, China-Burma-India. Sept. 15, 1942 - Nov. 2, 1945.

Renowned in C-B-I as the "Burma Bridge Busters", the men of the 490th utilized the B-25 to destroy vital supply lines of the invading Japanese Army. Plagued by primitive living conditions, torrential monsoons, malaria, and limited navigational aids, they persevered to contain the enemy's forward advances. As a result of this action, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers was able to complete the Burma Road and an essential fuel pipe line from India to China. The completion of these strategic carriers resulted directly in the shortening of the war in C-B-I.

Although a victory was won, the lives of many 490th personnel were lost. Those of us who survived salute those of you who died. You will not be forgotten.

Dedicated this 30th day of March, 1990.

Erected 1990.

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

Location. 29° 23.409′ N, 98° 37.081′ W. Memorial is in Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, in Bexar County. It can be

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reached from Bong Avenue south of Luke Blvd, on the left when traveling west. 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.

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-25H "Mitchell" (here, next to this marker); A-26C "Invader" (within shouting distance of this marker); B-26 Invader (within shouting distance of this marker); Senior Master Sgt. Lucien Thomas (within shouting distance of this marker); 459th Bomb Group (H) (within shouting distance of this marker); B-24 "Liberator" (within shouting distance of this marker); C-47D "Skytrain"

The B-25 Mitchell and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, August 16, 2024

2. The B-25 Mitchell and Marker

(about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Military Working Dog Teams National Monument (about 300 feet away). 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 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. 490th Bombardment Squadron. CBI Order of Battle (Submitted on June 26, 2026, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

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

B-25 Mitchell image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, August 16, 2024

3. B-25 Mitchell

Credits. This page was last revised on June 26, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 27, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 160 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 29, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.