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

O-1E Bird Dog

Photographed By Mark Hilton, November 17, 2016

1. O-1E Bird Dog Marker

Inscription. The O-1 was a two-seat observation aircraft built by Cessna, first delivered to the Air Force in 1957. These planes were used extensively in Southeast Asia as Forward Air Control (FAC) aircraft. Underwing pylons held smoke rockets, which were used to identify enemy positions for incoming fighter aircraft. This tactic was extremely effective against the Vietcong and North Vietnamese until they acquired shoulder fired missiles. O-1s were assigned to Hurlburt Field from 1963 to 1971, when they were phased out in favor of the O-2 and OV-10. This O-1E was installed in the Air Park on 20 October 1973.

Erected 1973 by the Hurlburt Field Memorial Air Park Council.

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • Military • War, Vietnam. A significant historical date for this entry is October 20, 1973.

Location. 30° 24.931′ N, 86° 42.039′ W. Marker is in Hurlburt Field, Florida, in Okaloosa County. Memorial can be reached from Independence Road. 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. Captain Hilliard A. Wilbanks (here, next to this marker); The Forward Air Controller (here, next

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to this marker); Operations in Bosnia-Herzegovina (a few steps from this marker); Operation Uphold Democracy (a few steps from this marker); Operation Provide Comfort (a few steps from this marker); Operation Restore Hope (a few steps from this marker); Operation Assured Response (a few steps from this marker); Desert Shield and Desert Storm (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hurlburt Field.

Regarding O-1E Bird Dog.
O-1E Bird Dog tail #56-4208 history:
Bird Dog #56-4208 was delivered to the USAF on 4 Oct. 1957 and immediately relinquished to the US Army. This aircraft was dedicated in the airpark at Hurlburt Field on 20 Oct. 1973.

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker.

Also see . . . Wikipedia article on the Cessna L-19/O-1 Bird Dog aircraft. (Submitted on November 19, 2016, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)

O-1E Bird Dog aircraft image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, November 17, 2016

2. O-1E Bird Dog aircraft

Credits. This page was last revised on November 23, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 19, 2016, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 296 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 19, 2016, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.