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

43rd Bomb Group Memorial

Photographed by James Hulse, August 16, 2024

1. 43rd Bomb Group Memorial

Inscription. In memory of all personnel of the 43rd Bomb Group, Fifth Air Force, who participated in the B-17 and B-24 campaigns in the southwest Pacific during WWII.

Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World II.

Location. 29° 23.38′ N, 98° 37.15′ 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.

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-17 "Flying Fortress"

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(a few steps from this marker); Staff Sergeant Archibald Mathies (a few steps from this marker); Master Sgt. Henry E. Erwin (a few steps from this marker); B-29A "Superfortress" (within shouting distance of this marker); Medal of Honor (within shouting distance of this marker); B-24 "Liberator" (within shouting distance of this marker); 459th Bomb Group (H) (within shouting distance of this marker); B-25H "Mitchell" (about 400 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 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.)

The 43rd Bomb Group Memorial next to a B-17 Flying Fortress image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, August 16, 2024

2. The 43rd Bomb Group Memorial next to a B-17 Flying Fortress

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 144 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 29, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.