Plattsburgh in Clinton County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
FB-111A Strategic Bomber
(1971-1991)
Plattsburgh Air Force Base
Photographed by Don Morfe, June 28, 2003
1. FB-111A Strategic Bomber Marker
Inscription.
FB-111A Strategic Bomber. The role of the FB-111A, Strategic Air Commands premier penetrating bomber, spanned the last 20 years of the Cold War. This aircraft and the people in the 380th Bombardment Wing who flew, maintained and supported it, contributed to Americas most important military mission, nuclear deterrence as part of the strategic triad. They performed this with sacrifice, dedication and excellence.
The FB-111As unique qualities of supersonic speed, accuracy and true all-weather characteristics produced supreme combat capability and a record-setting five Fairchild Trophies for Plattsburgh, symbolizing victory in SACS Bombing and Navigation Competition.
This aircraft, number 68-286, model number 58, was dedicated on the Third of December, 1991, to the citizens of the North Country and the men and women who served with the FB-111A. Donated by Friends of Plattsburgh AFB museum. Property of the USAF Museum.
The role of the FB-111A, Strategic Air Commands premier penetrating bomber, spanned the last 20 years of the Cold War. This aircraft and the people in the 380th Bombardment Wing who flew, maintained and supported it, contributed to Americas most important military mission, nuclear deterrence as part of the strategic triad. They performed this with sacrifice, dedication and excellence.
The FB-111As unique qualities of supersonic speed, accuracy and true all-weather characteristics produced supreme combat capability and a record-setting five Fairchild Trophies for Plattsburgh, symbolizing victory in SACS Bombing and Navigation Competition.
This aircraft, number 68-286, model number 58, was dedicated on the Third of December, 1991, to the citizens of the North Country and the men and women who served with the FB-111A. Donated by Friends of Plattsburgh AFB museum. Property of the USAF Museum.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Air & Space.
Location. 44° 40.871′ N, 73° 26.828′ W. Memorial is in Plattsburgh, New York, in Clinton County. It is at the intersection of New York Road and US Avenue (US 9) on New York Road. The marker is on the grounds of the Plattsburgh AFB Museum. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Plattsburgh NY 12903, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in Upstate New York, in the Adirondacks & North Country, and in the Champlain Valley. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Great North Woods, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France, New Netherland, and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 27, 2016, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 621 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on February 27, 2016, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
