Texas City in Galveston County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
F-100F North American Super Sabre
Photographed by Jim Evans, March 13, 2008
1. F-100F North American Super Sabre Marker
from those primitive beginnings
Of military "flying machines" in service prior to
the First World War and used for training
in Texas City in 1913. The F-100F United States Air
Force fighter represents the highly
sophisticated military aircraft used during
the Vietnam conflict. Placed into service in
1957, this aircraft flew in combat and training
missions over Vietnam,
Japan, Libya and Germany.
Aircraft on loan from the
Unites States Air Force
(Davis Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona)
Wingspan .............................38 ft. 9 in.
Length ..............................54 ft. 3 in.
Max Weight ..........................34,832 lbs.
Max Level Speed ....................864 m.p.h.
Range ...............................1,500 mi.
Crew ............................... 2
Manufacturer .......................North American
Original Cost ....................$804,500
Texas City Aero Squadron Committee
Harry Conrad, Jr., Chairman
Dedicated
July 2, 1994
Erected 1994 by Texas City Aero Squadron Committee.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • War, Vietnam. A significant historical date for this entry is July 2, 1994.
Location.
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Regionally, this marker is in the Houston Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American South and on the Gulf Coast. 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: U.S. Army Camp at Texas City (here, next to this marker); William Jefferson Jones (a few steps from this marker); Site of Austinia (a few steps from this marker); Old Bay Lake Ranch (a few steps from this marker); Shoal Point and Half Moon Shoal Lighthouse (a few steps from this marker); Anchor Park (approx. 0.4 miles away); Anchor from Freighter Grand Camp (approx. 0.4 miles away); Texas City Dike (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Texas City.
Other markers no longer nearby. Wedell's Corner (was a few steps from this marker but has been confirmed missing); Old H. B. Moore Home (was approx. 0.3 miles away but has been confirmed missing).
Photographed by Jim Evans, March 13, 2008
2. F-100F North American Super Sabre & Bi-Wing
Photographed by Jim Evans, March 13, 2008
3. Other Markers in this Park
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 4, 2011, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas. This page has been viewed 724 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 4, 2011, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
