Myrtle Beach in Horry County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

1954 Conveyance of Base to United States Air Force

— Warbird Park —

Photographed by Brandon D Cross

1. 1954 Conveyance of Base to United States Air Force Marker

Inscription. During the Korean War, the United States Air Force expressed interest in acquiring the Myrtle Beach Airfield from the City of Myrtle Beach to base a fighter wing there. An agreement was reached for the joint use of the base for both Air Force and civilian aircraft.

The rebuilding program commenced for converting the airfield into the Myrtle Beach Air Force Base. Tactical Air Command positioned the 727th Tactical Air Control Squadron on the base.

1n 1955, Colonel Robert G. Emmens was assigned to supervise construction. In 1956, the 342nd Fighter Day Wing was activated (without aircraft); it was subsequently deactivated, and the 354th Fighter Day Wing was activated. It received its first operational F-100 Super Sabre in February 1957, delivered by Colonel James F. Hackler, Jr., Commander of the fighter group. (Photo at right).

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • Military.

Location. 33° 39.648′ N, 78° 55.715′ W. Memorial is in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, in Horry County. It can be reached from the intersection of Farrow Parkway

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and South Kings Highway, on the right when traveling north. The marker is located within Warbird Park adjacent to Myrtle Beach International Airport. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 564 Farrow Pkwy, Myrtle Beach SC 29577, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is on South Carolina’s Grand Strand

and in the Pee Dee.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Deep South.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Post World War II Demobilization/Remobilization of the Myrtle Beach Army Air Base (here, next to this marker); World War II Missions Performed at Myrtle Beach Army Air Field (here, next to this marker); Myrtle Beach Air Force Base Historical Origin (a few steps from

1954 Conveyance of Base to United States Air Force Marker (right) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brandon D Cross

2. 1954 Conveyance of Base to United States Air Force Marker (right)

this marker); Activation of the 354th Fighter Day Wing (a few steps from this marker); Wall of Service (a few steps from this marker); Archaeological and Historical Data (within shouting distance of this marker); 354th Fighter Group World War II History (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named 354th Fighter Group World War II History (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Myrtle Beach.

Also see . . .
1. Myrtle Beach Bombing Range and Air Force Base. (Submitted on May 6, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
2. Myrtle Beach Air Force Base. (Submitted on May 6, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
3. Warbird Park. (Submitted on May 6, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

Credits. This page was last revised on May 10, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 6, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 135 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 6, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.