McChord Air Force Base in McChord AFB in Pierce County, Washington — The American West (Northwest)
Douglas B-18A Bolo
S/N 37-505
— First McChord Based Aircraft Type —
Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, May 18, 2011
1. Douglas B-18A Bolo Marker
Inscription.
Douglas B-18A Bolo. S/N 37-505. The Douglas B-18 was a military adaptation of the company's DC-2 airliner sharing a similar powerplant, wing and tail designs. Although obsolete by the end of 1941, the number of aircraft available made B-18s the most important long-range bomber in service with the USAAF at the time of America's entry into world war two. with the reassignment of the 17th Bombardment Group (Medium) from March AAF to McChord AAF in 1940, B-18s became the first aircraft assigned to McChord. Squadrons of the 12th and 47th Bombardment Groups followed with additional aircraft. the B-18 on display was the first aircraft acquired by the McChord Air Museum on 28 May 1983., Proudly maintained by the McChord Air Museum
The Douglas B-18 was a military adaptation of the company's DC-2 airliner sharing a similar powerplant, wing and tail designs. Although obsolete by the end of 1941, the number of aircraft available made B-18s the most important long-range bomber in service with the USAAF at the time of America's entry into WW II. with the reassignment of the 17th Bombardment Group (Medium) from March AAF to McChord AAF in 1940, B-18s became the first aircraft assigned to McChord. Squadrons of the 12th and 47th Bombardment Groups followed with additional aircraft. the B-18 on display was the first aircraft acquired by the McChord Air Museum on 28 May 1983.
Proudly maintained by the McChord Air Museum
Erected by McChord Air Museum.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • War, World II. A significant historical date for this entry is May 28, 1983.
Location. 47° 7.913′ N, 122° 28.93′ W. Marker is in McChord AFB, Washington, in Pierce County. It is in McChord Air Force Base. Marker is on Colonel Joe Jackson Boulevard east of 6th Street SW, on the right when traveling north. Located in the McChord Air Museum's aircraft park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: McChord AFB WA 98438, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Beechcraft UC-45J Expeditor (a few steps from this marker);
Also see . . . 1. Wikipedia - Douglas B-18A Bolo. (Submitted on June 29, 2011, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama.) 2. McChord Air Museum. (Submitted on June 29, 2011, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama.)
Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, May 19, 2011
2. Douglas B-18A Bolo Marker
Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, May 19, 2011
3. Douglas B-18A Bolo Marker
Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, May 19, 2011
4. Douglas B-18A Bolo
Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, May 18, 2011
5. Douglas B-18A Bolo
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 29, 2011, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. This page has been viewed 718 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on June 29, 2011, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
