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By Mark Hilton, January 14, 2017
173d Airborne Brigade (Sep) Marker to right of Women's Veterans Monument
1 ► Alabama, Baldwin County, Spanish Fort — 173d Airborne Brigade (Sep) — 1963 — 1971 —
On Alabama Route 225 0.3 miles north of Upper Shay Branch Road.
2 ► Alabama, Colbert County, Tuscumbia — The Moon Tree —
On North Jefferson Street.
3 ► Alabama, Dallas County, Selma — Craig Air Force Base — Advanced Flying Training School —
On 5th Street at Avenue B, in the median on 5th Street.
4 ► Alabama, Dallas County, Selma — Joe T. Pilcher, Jr. — 1929 - 1987 —
On 5th Street at Avenue B, in the median on 5th Street.
5 ► Alabama, Elmore County, Wetumpka — Crommelin Memorial —
Near Ready Street near Wharf Street.
6 ► Alabama, Franklin County, Hodges — "Spirit of Hodges" —
On Alabama Route 172 north of Canyon Road, on the right when traveling north.
7 ► Alabama, Jackson County, Scottsboro — M12 — United States Space Force —
On Heroes Drive west of Jefferson Dr.
8 ► Alabama, Jefferson County, Birmingham, Druid Hills — E19 — Shuttlesworth Returns to Birmingham — March Route Towards a Purposeful Life — Birmingham Civil Rights Heritage Trail —
On 19th Street North north of F L Shuttlesworth Drive, on the right when traveling north.
9 ► Alabama, Jefferson County, Birmingham, North Eastlake — CDR "Snuffy" Smith — Navy Light Attack Aircraft A-7 Corsair II —
On 73rd Street North.
10 ► Alabama, Jefferson County, Birmingham, North Eastlake — History of the 117th Tactical Reconnaissance Wing —
Near East Lake Boulevard at 57th Street North, on the right when traveling east.
11 ► Alabama, Lauderdale County, Florence — “Gooney Bird” Propeller —
On Veterans Park Drive 0.3 miles east of South Cox Creek Parkway ( Route 133), on the left when traveling east.
12 ► Alabama, Lauderdale County, Florence — Continuity —
Near South Court Street at Canal Street, on the right when traveling south.
13 ► Alabama, Lauderdale County, Florence — Jonathan Quinn Pettus — City of Florence Walk of Honor —
On Hightower Place near River Heritage Park.
14 ► Alabama, Lauderdale County, Florence — Lieutenant Colonel R. Edward Yeilding — United States Air Force —
On Veterans Park Drive 0.2 miles east of South Cox Creek Parkway ( Route 133), on the left when traveling east.
15 ► Alabama, Lauderdale County, Florence — Lt. Col. R. Edward Yeilding — City of Florence Walk of Honor —
Near Highttower Place south of Veterans Drive ( Route 133), on the left when traveling south.
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16 ► Alabama, Lauderdale County, Florence — Ronnie Gene Flippo — City of Florence Walk of Honor —
Near Hightower Place south of Veterans Drive ( Route 133), on the left when traveling south.
17 ► Alabama, Lauderdale County, Florence — The Cobra Helicopter —
On Veterans Park Drive 0.2 miles east of South Cox Creek Parkway ( Route 133), on the left when traveling east.
18 ► Alabama, Lauderdale County, Florence — The Phantom —
On Veterans Park Drive 0.2 miles east of South Cox Creek Parkway ( Route 133), on the left when traveling east.
19 ► Alabama, Lawrence County, Courtland — Courtland Army Air Field (CAAF): Facilities/Deactivation —
On Sanderson Lane at WC Handy Avenue, in the median on Sanderson Lane.
20 ► Alabama, Lawrence County, Courtland — Courtland Army Air Field / Courtland Army Air Field — Beginnings / Flight Schools — (CAAF) —
On Sanderson Lane at WC Handy Avenue, in the median on Sanderson Lane.
21 ► Alabama, Lawrence County, Town Creek — From Wheeler to the moon ... — Wheeler Lock & Dam —
On Wheeler Dam Highway (Alabama Route 101) at County Route 412 on Wheeler Dam Highway.
22 ► Alabama, Limestone County, Ardmore — The Saturn Legacy
On Hardiman Lane. Reported permanently removed.
23 ► Alabama, Limestone County, Decatur — Southeast Air Forces Training Center — (Pryor Field) —
Near Bee Line Highway (U.S. 31) 0.6 miles south of Thomas L Hammons Road, on the left when traveling south.
24 ► Alabama, Limestone County, Elkmont — Alabama's Role —
On I-65 S, on the right when traveling south.
25 ► Alabama, Limestone County, Elkmont — Legacy —
On Interstate 65S, on the right when traveling south.
26 ► Alabama, Limestone County, Elkmont — Perspective —
On I-65 S, on the right when traveling south.
27 ► Alabama, Limestone County, Elkmont — Saturn IB Launch Vehicle —
On I-65 S, on the right when traveling south.
28 ► Alabama, Limestone County, Elkmont — Visitors Center —
On I-65 S, on the right when traveling south.
29 ► Alabama, Macon County, Tuskegee — Kennedy Field —
On Alabama 15 (U.S. 29) 3.2 miles south of Old Columbus Road, on the left when traveling south.
30 ► Alabama, Macon County, Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site — A Bit to Eat — Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site — National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior —
Near Chappie James Avenue.
31 ► Alabama, Macon County, Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site — A Typical Day — Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site — National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior —
Near Chappie James Avenue.
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32 ► Alabama, Macon County, Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site — Anticipation —
Near Chief Anderson Drive.
33 ► Alabama, Macon County, Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site — Bath and Locker House — Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site — National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior —
Near Chappie James Avenue.
34 ► Alabama, Macon County, Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site — Fire Suppression Pond —
Near Chappie James Avenue.
35 ► Alabama, Macon County, Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site — Ghost Structures — Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site —
Near Chief Anderson Road.
36 ► Alabama, Macon County, Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site — Hangar No. 1 —
Near Chappie James Avenue.
37 ► Alabama, Macon County, Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site — It Was Called "Dope" — Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site —
Near Chappie James Avenue.
38 ► Alabama, Macon County, Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site — Moton Field Expands — Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site —
Near Chappie James Avenue.
39 ► Alabama, Macon County, Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site — New Vistas — Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site —
Near Chappie James Avenue.
40 ► Alabama, Macon County, Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site — Oil Storage Shed — Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site —
Near Chappie James Avenue.
41 ► Alabama, Macon County, Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site — Prepared to Fight and Die —
Near Gen. Benjamin O. Davis, Jr. Drive.
42 ► Alabama, Macon County, Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site — The Control Tower — Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site — National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior —
Near Chappie James Avenue.
43 ► Alabama, Macon County, Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site — The Place Where We Learned to Fly —
Near Chappie James Avenue.
44 ► Alabama, Macon County, Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site — The Tuskegee Airmen — Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site —
Near Gen. Benjamin O. Davis, Jr. Drive.
45 ► Alabama, Macon County, Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site — They Came to Tuskegee — Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site —
Near Gen. Benjamin O. Davis, Jr. Drive.
46 ► Alabama, Macon County, Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site — Waiting for the Bus — Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site —
Near Chappie James Avenue 0.3 miles east of Chappie James Avenue.
47 ► Alabama, Macon County, Tuskegee Institute — The Tuskegee Airmen's Plaza —
On Campus Road east of Foster [West Outer] Drive, on the right when traveling east.
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48 ► Alabama, Macon County, Tuskegee Institute — Tuskegee University — F-4C Phantom —
On University Avenue at Foster Drive, on the right when traveling east on University Avenue.
49 ► Alabama, Madison County, Huntsville — Armstrong • Collins • Aldrin — Launched: July 16, 1969 • Landed: July 20, 1969 • Splashdown: July 24, 1969 — "That's one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind." —
Near Tranquility Base 0.5 miles west of Old Madison Pike NW, on the left when traveling west.
50 ► Alabama, Madison County, Huntsville — Astronaut Facts — U.S. Space & Rocket Center —
On Tranquility Base west of Old Madison Pike.
51 ► Alabama, Madison County, Huntsville — Atlantis, OV-104 — U.S. Space & Rocket Center —
On Tranquility Base west of Old Madison Pike.
52 ► Alabama, Madison County, Huntsville — Aviator —
On Monroe Street Northwest.
53 ► Alabama, Madison County, Huntsville — Cernan • Evans • Schmitt — Launched: December 7, 1972 • Landed: December 11, 1972 • Splashdown: December 19, 1972 — "...America's challenge of today has forged man's destiny of tomorrow." —
Near Tranquility Base 0.5 miles west of Old Madison Pike NW, on the left when traveling west.
54 ► Alabama, Madison County, Huntsville — CH-47D Chinook Helicopter —
On Tranquility Base west of Old Madison Pike.
55 ► Alabama, Madison County, Huntsville — Conrad • Gordon • Bean — Launched: November 14, 1969 • Landed: November 19, 1969 • Splashdown: November 24, 1969 — "I see the Surveyor! I see the Surveyor!" —
Near Tranquility Base 0.5 miles west of Old Madison Pike NW, on the left when traveling west.
56 ► Alabama, Madison County, Huntsville — Cosmic Apple Tree — Dedication Date: October 9, 2009 — Boeing —
On Tranquility Base west of Old Madison Pike.
57 ► Alabama, Madison County, Huntsville — External Tank — Liquid Propellent Supply for Space Shuttle Main Engines —
Near Tranquilty Base 0.5 miles west of Madison Pike, on the left when traveling west.
58 ► Alabama, Madison County, Huntsville — Flight Span 30 Years — U.S. Space & Rocket Center —
On Tranquility Base west of Old Madison Pike.
59 ► Alabama, Madison County, Huntsville — Formation of the George C. Marshall Space Flight Center —
On Rideout Road, on the right when traveling south.
60 ► Alabama, Madison County, Huntsville — Grissom • White • Chaffee — Date of Incident: January 27, 1967 • Intended Launch Date: February 21, 1967 — "Fire in the Cockpit!" —
Near Tranquility Base 0.5 miles west of Old Madison Parkway NW, on the left when traveling west.
61 ► Alabama, Madison County, Huntsville — Hermes Guided Missile —
On Airport Road SW at Memorial Parkway SW (U.S. 231), on the right when traveling east on Airport Road SW.
62 ► Alabama, Madison County, Huntsville — Lovell • Swigert • Haise — Launched: April 11, 1970 • Splashdown: April 17, 1970 — "Okay Houston, Hey, We've got a problem here..." —
On Tranquility Base 0.5 miles west of Old Madison Pike NW, on the left when traveling west.
63 ► Alabama, Madison County, Huntsville — Main Engines — Power for Lift-off and Ascent to Orbit —
Near Tranquility Base 0.4 miles west of Madison Pike, on the left when traveling west.
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64 ► Alabama, Madison County, Huntsville — Major General H.N. Toftoy, USA. —
On Westside Square, on the right when traveling south.
65 ► Alabama, Madison County, Huntsville — McDivitt • Scott • Schweickart / Stafford • Young • Cernan — Launched:March 3, 1969 • Splashdown:March 13,1969 / Launched:May 18, 1969 • Splashdown:May 26, 1969 — “…We had to fly once more before we take the big step…” —
Near Tranquility Base 0.5 miles west of Old Madison Pike NW, on the left when traveling west.
66 ► Alabama, Madison County, Huntsville — Monte Sano Elementary School —
On Monte Sano Boulevard Southeast, on the right when traveling north.
67 ► Alabama, Madison County, Huntsville — Ms. Baker: Monkeynaut —
Near Tranquility Base 0.5 miles west of Madison Pike, on the left when traveling west.
68 ► Alabama, Madison County, Huntsville — NASA / U.S. Geological Survey — Mobile Geological Laboratory —
Near Tranquiltiy Base 0.5 miles Madison Pike, on the left when traveling west.
69 ► Alabama, Madison County, Huntsville — NASA Lunar Module (LM) —
On Tranquility Base west of Old Madison Pike.
70 ► Alabama, Madison County, Huntsville — NASA Saturn I —
On Tranquility Base west of Old Madison Pike.
71 ► Alabama, Madison County, Huntsville — NASA Skylab —
Near Tranquility Base 0.5 miles west of Madison Pike, on the left when traveling west.
72 ► Alabama, Madison County, Huntsville — Pathfinder — Huntsville's Orbiter for NASA's Fleet —
Near Tranquility Base 0.4 miles west of Madison Pike, on the left when traveling west.
73 ► Alabama, Madison County, Huntsville — Pathfinder Orbiter — Shuttle “Body Double” —
Near Tranquility Base 0.5 miles west of Madison Pike, on the left when traveling west.
74 ► Alabama, Madison County, Huntsville — Project Liftoff: Solar Power in Space —
On Tranquility Base 0.2 miles west of Old Madison Pike.
75 ► Alabama, Madison County, Huntsville — Saturn V —
Near Tranquility Base 0.5 miles west of Old Madison Pike NW, on the left when traveling west.
76 ► Alabama, Madison County, Huntsville — Schirra • Eisele • Cunningham / Borman • Lovell • Anders — Launched: October 11, 1968 • Splashdown: October 22, 1968 — Launched: December 21, 1968 • Splashdown: December 27, 1968 —
Near Tranquility Base 0.5 miles west of Old Madison Pike NW, on the left when traveling west.
77 ► Alabama, Madison County, Huntsville — Schrimsher Farm — Sunrise Terrace Subdivision —
On Panorama Drive Southeast at Skyview Drive Southeast, on the right when traveling east on Panorama Drive Southeast.
78 ► Alabama, Madison County, Huntsville — Scott • Worden • Irwin — Launched: July 26, 1971 • Landed: July 30, 1971 • Splashdown: August 7, 1971 — "It's really rolling hills, up and down we go, buckin' bronco!" —
Near Tranquility Base 0.5 miles west of Old Madison Pike NW, on the left when traveling west.
79 ► Alabama, Madison County, Huntsville — Seasoned Global Traveler — U.S. Space & Rocket Center —
On Tranquility Base west of Old Madison Pike.
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80 ► Alabama, Madison County, Huntsville — Shepard • Roosa • Mitchell — Launched: January 31, 1971 • Landed: February 5, 1971 • Splashdown: February 9, 1971 — "...It's been a long way, but we're here." —
Near Tranquility Base 0.5 miles west of Old Madison Pike NW, on the left when traveling west.
81 ► Alabama, Madison County, Huntsville — Shuttle Training Aircraft — Gulfstream II C-11A, G-1159 —
On Tranquility Base west of Old Madison Pike.
82 ► Alabama, Madison County, Huntsville — Space Shuttle Main Engine/RS-25 —
On Tranquility Base west of Old Madison Pike.
83 ► Alabama, Madison County, Huntsville — T-38 Talon — Supersonic Jet Trainer —
Near Tranquilty Base 0.4 miles west of Madison Pike, on the left when traveling west.
84 ► Alabama, Madison County, Huntsville — The F-1 Engine — Marshall's Legacy of Flight —
On Mercury Road at Rideout Road on Mercury Road.
85 ► Alabama, Madison County, Huntsville — The J-2 Engine — Marshall's Legacy of Flight —
On Mercury Road near Rideout Road.
86 ► Alabama, Madison County, Huntsville — The Orbiter — U.S. Space & Rocket Center —
Near Tranquility Base west of Old Madison Pike when traveling west.
87 ► Alabama, Madison County, Huntsville — U.S. Air Force SM-65 Atlas-F —
Near Tranquility Base 0.5 miles west of Madison Pike, on the left when traveling west.
88 ► Alabama, Madison County, Huntsville — U.S. Army PGM-11 Redstone —
Near Tranquiltiy Base 0.5 miles west of Madison Pike, on the left when traveling west.
89 ► Alabama, Madison County, Huntsville — U.S. Army PGM-19 Jupiter —
Near Tranquilty Base 0.5 miles west of Madison Pike, on the left when traveling west.
90 ► Alabama, Madison County, Huntsville — U.S. Army/NASA Juno II —
Near Tranquility Base 0.5 miles west of Madison Pike, on the left when traveling west.
91 ► Alabama, Madison County, Huntsville — Young • Mattingly • Duke — Launched: April 16, 1972 • Landed: April 20, 1972 • Splashdown: April 27, 1972 — "Look at the size of that rock!" —
Near Tranquility Base 0.5 miles west of Old Madison Pike NW, on the left when traveling west.
92 ► Alabama, Madison County, Huntsville, Quigley — Dr. Wernher von Braun —
On Monroe Street Southwest south of Clinton Ave W, on the left when traveling north.
93 ► Alabama, Madison County, New Market — Site of Quick Airplane — Construction And Flight —
On Wallace Lane (County Highway 100) west of Billy D. Harbin Road, on the right when traveling west.
94 ► Alabama, Marshall County, Grant — Site of 1954 Crash of Air Force Cargo Plane —
On Simpson Point Road (County Route 466) at Old US Highway 431, on the right when traveling north on Simpson Point Road.
95 ► Alabama, Mobile County, Mobile — B-52D "Stratofortress" —
On Battleship Parkway.
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96 ► Alabama, Mobile County, Mobile — Grumman HU-16E Albatross —
Near Battleship Parkway at Old Spanish Trail (U.S. 98).
97 ► Alabama, Mobile County, Mobile — Mobile Aeroplex at Brookley —
On South Broad Street at Aerospace Drive, on the right when traveling east on South Broad Street.
98 ► Alabama, Mobile County, Mobile — Sikorsky Helicopter "SeaGuard" — USCG-HH-52A —
Near Battleship Parkway at Old Spanish Trail (U.S. 98).
99 ► Alabama, Montgomery County, Maxwell Air Force Base — “Bird-Dog” —
On South Hansell Street at Kirkpatrick Avenue, on the left when traveling south on South Hansell Street.
100 ► Alabama, Montgomery County, Maxwell Air Force Base — 1Lt Karl W. Richter — Killed in Action July 28, 1967, North Vietnam — Of The Warrior Breed —
On Chennault Circle east of Twining Street, on the left when traveling east.

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