Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma City in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma — The American South (West South Central)

C-141 “Starlifter”

Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, June 21, 2025

1. C-141 “Starlifter” Marker

Inscription. The C-141 arrived at its first operational site, Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, on 19 October 1964. It was flown by the 1707th Air Transport Wing, 1741st Air Transport Squadron, until the unit was inactivated on 8 January 1966. The 57th Military Airlift Squadron was activated the same day.

Erected by 57th Military Airlift Squadron Alumni Association.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • Military. A significant historical date for this entry is January 8, 1966.

Location. 35° 26.008′ N, 97° 24.274′ W. Marker is in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, in Oklahoma County. It is in Tinker Air Force Base. It can be reached from South Air Depot Boulevard near Interstate 40, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Oklahoma City OK 73145, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Oklahoma — Frontier Country.

It is also in the American South,

specifically on the prairies,

and on the Southern Plains.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically,

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

and also the Louisiana Purchase.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: “Rosie the Riveter” (here, next to this marker); C-47 “Skytrain” (a few steps from this marker); Tinker Air Force Base 75th Anniversary Time Capsule (within shouting distance of this marker); Tinker AFB Historic Buildings (within shouting distance of this marker); Douglas Aircraft Historic Buildings (within shouting distance of this marker); EA-6B “Prowler” (within shouting distance of this marker); B-47 “Stratojet” (within shouting distance of this marker); Major Charles B. Hall & The Tuskegee Airmen (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oklahoma City.

More about this marker. Marker is in Charles B. Hall Airpark at the entrance to Tinker Air Force Base. The airpark is open to the public from dawn to dusk daily unless heightened security warrants closure.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, June 21, 2025

2. C-141 “Starlifter” Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 13, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 9, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 76 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on August 9, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 2. submitted on August 13, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.