Hurlburt Field in Okaloosa County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

AT-28D Trojan

Photographed By Mark Hilton, November 17, 2016

1. AT-28D Trojan Marker

Inscription.
First strike aircraft assigned to Special Operations Project "Jungle Jim".
First special operations aircraft to fly combat in Southeast Asia.
This aircraft memorial is dedicated to pilots of the United States and over 18 allied nations that have flown the T-28 in the defense of freedom.
It especially commemorates those who selflessly gave their lives to preserve the ideals of freedom loving people everywhere.
Dedicated 9 June 1973

Erected 1973 by the Hurlburt Field Memorial Air Park Council.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • Military • War, Vietnam. A significant historical date for this entry is June 9, 1973.

Location. 30° 24.92′ N, 86° 42.01′ W. Marker is in Hurlburt Field, Florida, in Okaloosa County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Independence Road and Terry Avenue. Located at the Hurlburt Field Memorial Air Park and access to the base is restricted. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 315 Independence Road, Hurlburt Field FL 32544, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. First Lieutenant James Phillip Fleming (a few steps from this marker); A-37 "Dragonfly" (within shouting distance of this marker); Captain Steven L. Bennett

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(within shouting distance of this marker); OV-10 Bronco (within shouting distance of this marker); AC-130 Spectre (within shouting distance of this marker); Combat Talon / Here Am I; Send Me. Isaiah 6:8 (within shouting distance of this marker); Operation Assured Response (within shouting distance of this marker); Operation Uphold Democracy (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hurlburt Field.

Regarding AT-28D Trojan.

T-28A tail #49-1663 history:
Delivered to the USAF on 2 Jan 1951 this Trojan performed a training mission at Williams AFB, AZ, Norton AFB, CA, Lowry AFB, CO and Sheppard AFB, TX as well as Hurlburt Field, FL. The Trojan was dedicated on 9 Jun 1973 at this Airpark, Hurlburt Field, FL.

AT-28D Trojan aircraft. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, November 17, 2016

2. AT-28D Trojan aircraft.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 23, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 18, 2016, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 383 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 18, 2016, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.