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

A-7D “Corsair II”

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, June 21, 2025

1. A-7D “Corsair II” Marker

Inscription. The A-7 “Corsair II” and its TF41 engine were both long-time workloads at the Oklahoma City ALC. Between 1972 and 1988, depot level maintenance was performed nearly 1,500 times on A-7s at Tinker AFB.

The LTV Aerospace aircraft was originally ordered for the U.S. Navy in early 1964 and the USAF accepted its first A-7 in late 1968.

Characteristics: Span: 39' • Length: 46' • Height: 16' • Gross weight: 42,000 lbs • Top speed: 698 mph • Range: 2,871 miles • Ordnance: 15,000 lbs.

Erected 1992.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • Military. A significant historical year for this entry is 1964.

Location. 35° 26.01′ N, 97° 24.325′ W. Marker is in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, in Oklahoma County. It is in Tinker Air Force Base. It can be reached from the intersection of South Air Depot Boulevard and Interstate 40, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3520 S Air Depot Blvd, Oklahoma City OK 73145, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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

It is also in

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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, 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: F-105D “Thunderchief” (a few steps from this marker); Major Charles B. Hall & The Tuskegee Airmen (within shouting distance of this marker); B-47 “Stratojet” (within shouting distance of this marker); “Rosie the Riveter” (within shouting distance of this marker); C-141 “Starlifter” (within shouting distance of this marker); C-47 “Skytrain” (within shouting distance of this marker); EA-6B “Prowler” (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Tinker Air Force Base 75th Anniversary Time Capsule (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oklahoma City.

More about this marker. It 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

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, June 21, 2025

2. A-7D “Corsair II” Marker

heightened security warrants closure.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 14, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 14, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 75 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 14, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.