The first of only two cases where B-52 enlisted gunners scored victories over attacking fighters occurred Dec. 18, 1972. Then Staff SGT. Sam Turner and the crew of "Brown 3" launched on a Linebacker II mission out of Utapao AB, Thailand seeking to . . . — — Map (db m255085) HM
World War I
Capt Edward V. Rickenbacker 1918 •
2Lt Harold E. Goettler 1918 •
2Lt Erwin R. Bleckley 1918 •
2Lt Frank Luke, Jr. 1918
World War II
Col Demas T. Craw 1942 •
Lt Col James H. Doolittle 1942 •
Maj Pierpont M. . . . — — Map (db m255363) WM
Dog Team: The dog is your best friend, your partner and life saver. You are his focus, trainer, provider, leader, and interpreter. Together you train to hone your skills and bond as a team. A dog team's ability to detect enemy targets, near and . . . — — Map (db m255294) WM
On 10 April 1959 Northrop test flew the N-156 prototype which was first developed into the T-38 supersonic lightweight twin-jet trainer for USAF pilot training. It was then modified into the F-5 light tactical fighter. The first true model of the . . . — — Map (db m255090) HM
The Lightning was designed in 1937 as a high-altitude interceptor. The first one built, the XP-38, made its public debut on February 11, 1939, by flying from California to New York in seven hours. Because of its unorthodox design, the airplane . . . — — Map (db m255025) HM
Nicknamed "Jug," the P-47 was one of the most famous Army Air Forces fighter planes of World War II. Although originally conceived as a lightweight interceptor, the P-47 developed as a heavyweight fighter and made its first flight on May 6, 1941. . . . — — Map (db m255250) HM
The P-51 was designed as the NA-73 in 1940 at Britain's request. The design showed promise and Army Air Forces purchases of Allison-powered Mustangs began in 1941 primarily for photo reconnaissance and ground support use due to its limited . . . — — Map (db m255046) HM
This World War II fighter was developed from the P-39 Airacobra which it closely resembles. The Army Air Forces never used the P-63 in combat, although some were used for fighter training. Many P-63s were exported as lend-lease aircraft; the Soviet . . . — — Map (db m255069) HM
In 1951 Republic Aviation began a project to develop a supersonic tactical fighter-bomber to replace the F-84F. The result was the F-105 "Thunderchief, later nicknamed the "Thud." The prototype YF-105A first flew on October 22, 1955, but the first . . . — — Map (db m254801) HM
In 1951 Republic Aviation began a project to develop a supersonic tactical fighter-bomber to replace the F-84F. The result was the F-105 "Thunderchief," later nicknamed the "Thud." The prototype YF-105A first flew on October 22, 1955, but the first . . . — — Map (db m255075) HM
Almost a year before his own country went to war, Lucien Thomas enlisted in the Royal Canadian Air Force and found himself manning a machinegun aboard British bombers. Toward the end of 1942, he transferred to the U.S. Army Air Corps, but was . . . — — Map (db m255317) HM
Walter Beech, who trained as an enlisted aviator toward the end of World War I, gained little fame as a military aviator, but went on to become a premier aircraft designer and builder. Beech had been flying since July 1914, so it was only natural . . . — — Map (db m255263) HM
Archibald Mathies emigrated as an infant with his family from Scotland in 1918 and settled near Pittsburgh, Penn. Archibald returned to the British Isles 26 years later as a ball turret gunner aboard a B-17. He enlisted in the US Army in 1940 and . . . — — Map (db m255369) HM
James Moran was one of many who flocked to recruiting offices in the weeks following the attack on Pearl Harbor. He lied about his age to "go fight the war". Moran envisioned himself blasting the enemy from the skies as a gunner aboard a B-17, but . . . — — Map (db m255285) HM
The T-28 was originally designed to replace the T-6 trainer. It was first flown on Sept. 24, 1949, and entered production in 1950. An 800 horsepower engine-powered the Air Forces version (T-28A), whereas a 1,425 horsepower engine powered the later . . . — — Map (db m254848) HM
The Air Force used the T-34A for primary flight training during the 1950s. The original Mentor, a Beechcraft Model 45 derived from the famous Beechcraft Bonanza, was first flown in December 1948. The first military prototype, designated YT-34 by the . . . — — Map (db m254835) HM
The skies over southeastern Laos were far from friendly and often crowded, this was especially true the morning of Dec. 13, 1968. Sergeants Clark and Walker were loadmasters aboard "Candlestick 44," a venerable C-123K provider which launched out of . . . — — Map (db m255268) HM
In 1940 the Beech Aircraft Corporation began building variations of the commercial transports, B-18s (C-45) for the Army Air Force. Continued productions in 1941, resulting in interior modifications, brought about the C-45A and C-45B. The standard . . . — — Map (db m255267) HM
The U.S. Air Force adopted the LTV A-7 December 23, 1968 and 645 were placed on order. It was developed as a single-seat subsonic tactical fighter and designed to deliver a weapon load with pinpoint accuracy. Originally designed for the U.S. Navy, . . . — — Map (db m254834) HM
In Honour of the Aviation Cadets
Who Worshipped in Chapel No. 1
Their Heroic Deeds and
Noble Sacrifices
in Defense of Our Country
Serve to Inspire Future Generations — — Map (db m33893) WM
Dedicated
to those young airmen
who became known as
Class 62-A
U.S.A.F.
Officer Candidate
School
Apr. 3 1961-Sept. 22, 1961
To Our Fallen Comrades
Rest Easy,
Sleep Well My Brother.
Know The Line Was Held,
Your . . . — — Map (db m33830) WM
We toast our hearty comrades
who have fallen from the sky.....
And were gently caught on God's own hand
to be with him on high.....
To dwell among the soaring clouds
they knew so well before
From Dawn Patrol to Victory Roll at . . . — — Map (db m33897) WM
Order of Daedalians
The National Fraternity of Military Pilots
Established in 1934 by Army Air Corp pilots who flew in World War I, today the mission of the Order is being perpetuated by pilot officers of all the military services of the . . . — — Map (db m33898) HM
The C-121, so designated by the USAF in 1948, was developed from the C-69 military transport that had originated as a commercial transport for TransWorld and Pan American Airlines. The C-69's were assigned to Air Transport Command during the last . . . — — Map (db m31584) HM
Dedicated to the
United States Air Force Enlisted Corps
represented by the
Military Training Instructors
who mold the Air Force of
today and tomorrow
Presented to the
Air Force Military Training Center
Lackland AFB Texas
16 . . . — — Map (db m31606) WM
In 1940, Raymond Rimkus established a food and variety store on this site. Being the only store in the area. It became a meeting place for the community. Here the City of Leon Valley was founded in 1952 with Raymond Rimkus becoming the first . . . — — Map (db m171822) HM
Claus (1817-1900) and Johanna (1818-1905) Evers and their children Christian (1847-1915) and Christina (1850-1914) came to Texas from Schleswig-Holstein, Germany in 1855. They moved here in 1874. This cemetery began on their farm in 1877, when a . . . — — Map (db m171800) HM
This site was home to two important area families, as well as a stagecoach stop in the 1800s. Development here began in 1858 when Joseph Huebner and his family who arrived from Austria five years earlier, bought acreage surrounding what is now . . . — — Map (db m171819) HM
In 1928 the San Antonio Airport Company purchased 2300 acres of land near the city and donated it to the United States Army Air Corps for development of a consolidated flight training facility. Called “The West Point of the Air”, Randolph Field . . . — — Map (db m201912) HM
First jet aircraft of its type with side-by-side seating for instructor and student. Used in pilot instructor training at Randolph 1965-
Speed: 380 mph
Range: 663 miles
Weight: 6,600 lb
Service Ceiling: 35,100 ft — — Map (db m31482) HM
Site of
US Army Air Corps
Primary Flying School
Gas and Electric Sub Station
Construction completed 6 Jun 1931
Dedicated on 27 Dec 1996 — — Map (db m31776) HM
Site of
US Army Air Corps
Primary Flying School
Post Chapel
Construction completed 19 Jul 1934
Dedicated on 30 Sep 1993
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Chapel One
50 years dedicated service
to the . . . — — Map (db m31786) HM
In December 1854, Polish settlers began arriving in eastern Bexar County from their homeland in Upper Silesia. The early community of fewer than 20 families was called Martinez. In 1857, residents built a mission log church on the land of Ludwig . . . — — Map (db m205628) HM
Located in far eastern Bexar County, Saint Hedwig was settled in 1855 by immigrants from Upper Silesia in Prussian Poland. Without land grants, funding or transportation provided by an empresario, establishing a community proved to be difficult . . . — — Map (db m304490) HM
In loving memory of the pioneering spirit of James Newton Hampton, 1835-1890
and Malinda Winifred Coker Hampton, 1840-1929.
Malinda came with her parents, Joseph and Malinda Brown Coker from Alabama to Cherokee County Texas in 1846. James . . . — — Map (db m295582) HM
Native Americans camped near the headwaters of the San Antonio River for thousands of years before Spaniards established a permanent settlement here. The area's abundant water sustained a rich array of vegetation and wildlife and provided a cool . . . — — Map (db m239136) HM
In 1896, a court case involving Ricardo Rodríguez brought attention to questions of citizenship and voting rights for Mexican Texans. Although several actions had granted citizenship to large numbers of Tejanos during the 1800s, some sought to . . . — — Map (db m130096) HM
Spanish soldiers saved this 18th century cannon from a shipwreck in Matagorda Bay off the Texas coast in 1817. It was brought to San Antonio where it was later captured by Texian forces during the Siege and Battle of Béxar (1835). The following . . . — — Map (db m250782) HM
These iron 4 pound cannon replicas are based on the measurements of the cannons recovered in 1852 by Samuel Maverick near the northwest corner of the Alamo. Archival research indicates that these cannons were on site but not in use during the Battle . . . — — Map (db m188609) HM
During excavations in 2019, archaeologists discovered intriguing fragments of plaster amongst the dirt. These fragments weren't white, as might be expected of soldier's barracks.
Curious, the Alamo's conservator Pam Rosser inspected the . . . — — Map (db m250785) HM
As the granddaughter of Lorenzo de Zavala (1789-1836), first vice-president of the Republic of Texas, young Adina de Zavala was exposed to vivid accounts of Texas' revolutionary and republican past. She became a guiding force in the preservation . . . — — Map (db m61083) HM
Mission San Antonio de Valero, established nearby in 1718, was relocated here in 1724. By 1762, the mission plaza was enclosed by thick stone and adobe walls. The 11x14-foot main gateway was located at this site along the south wall. In 1803 . . . — — Map (db m30713) HM
March 6, 1836 - - - - March 6, 1986
Commemorating the sesquicentennial of the Battle of
the Alamo by the Daughters of the Republic of Texas
"I shall never surrender or retreat. Then, I call on you in the name of liberty, of patriotism . . . — — Map (db m232293) WM
At this location an exciting discovery was made. Approximately two feet below the current surface archaeologist recently uncovered a circular stone platform - but what is it?
Alamo archaeologist Kristi Nichols explains, "It appears to be . . . — — Map (db m188522) HM
Once called "bobwire" by cowboys, barbed wire was a French invention first patented in the U.S., in 1867, but it did not gain favor with cattlemen until late 1870s. Joseph Glidden of Dekalb, Illinois, received a patent for his barbed wire in 1874, . . . — — Map (db m30607) HM
By 1835, tensions between those in Mexico who supported republican ideals and the centralist Mexican government had escalated into all-out war. Seeking their independence, Texan revolutionaries won the town of San Antonio de Béxar from . . . — — Map (db m188616) HM
Spanish soldiers saved this 18th-century cannon from a shipwreck in Matagorda Bay located off the Texas coast in 1817. It was brought to San Antonio where it was later captured by Texian forces during the Battle of Béxar (1835). The following year, . . . — — Map (db m188593) HM
Typical of the type of cannon purchased by merchants during the 18th century to guard ports and ships, this 4 pounder was cast in Great Britain sometime after 1725. It was used by the Texans during the 1836 Battle of the Alamo. Once Texas won its . . . — — Map (db m227651) HM
Characteristics of this light cast-iron cannon are similar to ones produced in Sweden for the commercial market in the 18th century. Any distinguishing maker marks have been lost. It likely came to Texas through trade, capture, or purchase. Found . . . — — Map (db m227658) HM
Characteristics of this light cast-iron cannon are similar to French patterns produced for the commercial market during the late 18th century. It likely came to Texas through trade, capture, or purchase. It was found in 1852 by workman digging in a . . . — — Map (db m227659) HM
Title to the Alamo Mission property,
acquired through her efforts and
her personal fortune, was conveyed by
Clara Driscoll
to the State of Texas, Sept. 5th 1905:
“That the sacred shrine be saved from the
encroachments of . . . — — Map (db m30734) HM
Whereas: The memory of Clara Driscoll will be immortal in the hearts of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas for the patriotic work which held her great interest, from her girlhood through her life.
Whereas: Clara Driscoll is known . . . — — Map (db m294971) HM WM
(Born August 1, 1809) sacrificed his life for Texas liberty while defending the north wall of the Alamo in the vicinity of the present day federal building (across Houston) on March 6, 1836. — — Map (db m188587) HM
David Crockett was a frontiersman who became a well-known politician and humorist in early 19th Century America. In a period of history that celebrated the rise of the common man, no common man rose higher from such humble beginnings. "Davy" . . . — — Map (db m188527) HM
In 1836, an 18-pounder cannon similar to the one seen here was mounted to defend the Alamo's southwest corner. The 18-pounder played a legendary role in the prelude to the battle. After a brief parlay, the Alamo's commanding officer Lt. . . . — — Map (db m188611) HM
25 years ago, engineers tried to block rising damp by pushing a special plate made of corrosion-resistant alloy through the Alamo Church's foundations. Today's excavations here will tell preservation architects how well this metal plate, called a . . . — — Map (db m227628) HM
All great nations have creation myths, the Republic of Texas was no different. Born in New Haven, Connecticut, Emily D. West was a free woman of mixed race. In 1835, she signed a one-year contract in New York City agreeing to work as a housekeeper . . . — — Map (db m232623) HM WM
Robert H. H. Hugman, architect, revered for his role in development of the river walk, 1939-1941, opened his office at river level in this circular space in early 1941. He remarked at the time, "I opened my office at river level. When I did this, . . . — — Map (db m30606) HM
The San Antonio de Padua Mission was founded in San Antonio in 1716 by the Franciscan Father, Antonio Olivares, and after merging with the San Francisco Solano Mission in 1718, it was officially founded as the San Antonio de Valero Mission. The . . . — — Map (db m9228) HM
Mrs. Florence Terry Griswold (1875-1941), a native Texan reared along the Mexican border, provided aid to refugees of Mexico's 1910 revolution. On October 16, 1916, she and 21 friends met at the historic Menger Hotel to found the Pan American Round . . . — — Map (db m30596) HM
The Treaty of Velasco mandated that all Mexican forces withdraw south of the Rio Grande. Before leaving the Alamo, however, Mexican troops destroyed much of what remained. For many years, the structure stood deserted as the affairs of the new . . . — — Map (db m188747) HM
As the twentieth century approached, the historic Alamo Shrine was surrounded by commercial property, and original parts of the mission were in danger of being lost forever. Adina De Zavala, granddaughter of the first vice president of the Republic . . . — — Map (db m188760) HM
Erected in grateful recognition of
the supreme act of heroism of the
thirty two men from Gonzales
who gave their lives in the Alamo
in response to the appeal of Travis.
Erected March 1, 1936 — — Map (db m30777) HM
Hendrick Arnold, a free man of mixed race, emigrated from Mississippi in 1826, settling with his parents in Austin's Colony on the Brazos River. He played a key role in the Texas Revolution as a guide and spy for the Texian Army.
By 1835, . . . — — Map (db m232678) HM WM
This oak tree planted in the spring of 1965 in memory of the Heroes of the Alamo. Presented by the First Officers' Training Camp Association of Texas, Leon Springs, Texas, May 8...August 15, 1917. Roster of First Campers filed in Alamo Library. — — Map (db m30599) HM
Survivors Juana Navarro Perez Alsbury and son Alejo Perez, Jr. Bettie Dolores Cervantes Susanna Dickinson (Wife of Almeron Dickinson who died in the Alamo) and daughter Angelina Dickinson Ana Salazar Castro Esparza (Wife of Gregorio Esparza . . . — — Map (db m227737) WM
James Bowie represented the fluid nature of the frontier, born in Kentucky but living in Missouri and Louisiana before finally settling in Texas. Along the way, he gained a reputation as a deadly duelist with a knife.
Bowie traveled to Texas . . . — — Map (db m188534) HM
To the Memory of
The Heroes of the Alamo
[Poem in Chinese follows]
Japanese Monument
The story of the Alamo reaches far beyond the borders of Texas. More than 2.6 million visitors from around the world came to the Alamo in 1996. The . . . — — Map (db m30779) HM
Virginia-born John William Smith gained fame for the role he played in early Texas history. Smith, nicknamed "El Colorado" for his red hair, arrived in Texas in 1827 and settled in San Antonio de Béxar. He became fluent in Spanish, moving easily . . . — — Map (db m188529) HM
Born to a prominent San Antonio family, Juan Nepomuceno Seguín led a life of service to his community. He was both a solider and politician, becoming Mayor of San Antonio in 1841.
During the Texas Revolution, Seguín supported independence. He . . . — — Map (db m188526) HM
This cannon is characteristic of ones produced for the commercial market. The letter "B" on the trunnion indicates that this cannon was cast at the Bersham ironwork near Wrexham in north Wales, probably no later than 1800. Although this cannon was . . . — — Map (db m227647) HM
Commandancy of the Alamo -
Bexar, Feby. 24th, 1836 -
To the people of Texas & all Americans in the world --
Fellow citizens and compatriots
I am besieged, by a thousand or more of the Mexicans and Santa Anna - I have sustained a . . . — — Map (db m78329) HM
In the early 1900s, it was widely thought that mature trees could not be transplanted. Walter Whall, a retired English seaman, proved it could be done and started San Antonio's first tree moving company. With simple tools, he cleared dirt from . . . — — Map (db m188590) HM
Legend states that in 1836 Lt. Col. William Barret Travis unsheathed his sword and
drew a line on this ground before his battle-weary men stating: “Those prepared to
give their lives in Freedom’s cause, come over to me!” — — Map (db m123951) HM
Exact replica of pub in London's House of Lords. Theodore Roosevelt recruited "Rough Riders" here in 1898. Site of more cattle deals than any other place in Texas and San Antonio's oldest continuously operated saloon. — — Map (db m30556) HM
In recognition of its nurturing
atmosphere for
William Sidney Porter (O. Henry)
Theodore Roosevelt
Sidney Lanier
Oscar Wilde
January 14, 2000
———————
[Marker in the 1859 hotel lobby] . . . — — Map (db m31844) HM
William A. (1827-1871) and Mary Menger, both born in Germany, opened a boarding house and brewery at this site in 1855, when most local businesses were still clustered around Main Plaza and Military Plaza. The popularity of the boarding house led . . . — — Map (db m92750) HM
Early San Antonio boarding house keeper, Wm. Menger in 1859 opened fine stone hotel, the "new" Menger, beside Alamo Plaza. To host Indians, presidents, poets, actors, generals, singers, public of the world. Served venison, quail, mutton, beef, . . . — — Map (db m30597) HM
Mills were used to grind grain such as corn or wheat into meal or flour for use as food. The grain was poured into the hopper which funneled it through the eye in the top millstone. Water drove the waterwheel which turned the top millstone. The top . . . — — Map (db m30749) HM
First founded 1718 c 1 mile to west, moved to a new site c 600 ft. to south of present site in 1719, a 1724 tornado destroyed the mission. Moved to present site 1724, for 20 years it was a cluster of thatched houses of wood posts. A small pox . . . — — Map (db m164427) HM
Apache attacks caused a new stone wall to be built to enclose the Mission. A new unfinished stone church was started to replace the collapsed church of 1744.
Mission population: 149 Indians.
George Nelson Artist Phil Collins Sponsor
1. . . . — — Map (db m164428) HM
After 72 years of being Mission San Antonio de Valero the site was secularized (closed as a Mission to train nomadic local Indians to become Christian Spanish citizens with farming and craft skills) in 1793. A town called Pueblo de Valero was . . . — — Map (db m164429) HM
This wall foundation of adobe bricks formed part of the Indian quarters built during the construction of the west wall of Mission San Antonio de Valero (the Alamo) in about 1750. During the Siege of the Alamo, February 23 to March 6, 1836, some of . . . — — Map (db m164441) HM
"Blood of heroes hath stained me; let
the stones of the Alamo speak that
their immolation be not forgotten."
This tablet placed by the Daughters of
the Republic of Texas in commemoration
of the one hundredth anniversary of the fall of the . . . — — Map (db m164436) HM WM
Guided by preservation architects, structural engineers, and stone experts, archaeologists have carefully excavated inside the Alamo's oldest building, the Long Barrack. Having revealed the foundations, the team could step in to assess their . . . — — Map (db m250781) HM
During the days of prohibition, Pat O'Brien operated "Club Tipperary," one of the many speakeasies in New Orleans. When prohibition ended Mr. O'Brien moved his now legal establishment, Pat O'Brien's Bar, to its original location in the 800 block of . . . — — Map (db m243302) HM
"The river is one of nature's greatest gifts to San Antonio and should be appreciated and developed as such." Robert H.H. Hugman
Robert Hugman was the designer and architect of the original River Walk. In 1929, he proposed to transform the . . . — — Map (db m188658) HM
Beautification of the San Antonio River in the downtown area was a long-time dream of local residents. The river banks were landscaped beginning in 1904, only to be devastated by floods in 1913 and 1921. After a flood retention dam was completed . . . — — Map (db m227622) HM
This is the ruins of the habitations of the friars and Indians; refrectory, kitchen and other regular offices. In the second patio there was a gallery with weaving rooms and rooms for storing materials and utensils.
The habitations of the . . . — — Map (db m30742) HM
A native of South Carolina; came to San Antonio in 1835; was guide for Ben Mailam and other leaders in first attack on San Antonio by Texas Army, Dec. 1835. As Bexar Delegate, Maverick signed Texas declaration of Independence at . . . — — Map (db m30608) HM
San Antonio, Texas, has a rich, but complex history. Part of this history is the number of nations that held sovereignty over the area, beginning with Spain and ending with the United States. Stell's mural includes symbols-buildings and . . . — — Map (db m188657) HM
The exclusive Casino Club was organized in 1854 by San Antonio Germans. In 1881 the San Antonio Club was established for literary purposes. The institutions merged in 1925 to form San Antonio Casino Club. This building, completed in 1927 with its . . . — — Map (db m201828) HM
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