On Central Avenue, on the left when traveling south.
The pursuit of freedom comes at a cost
of great sacrifice. This monument is
dedicated to all the men and women who
have defended that freedom and to those who
continue to protect that proud heritage.
The willingness with . . . — — Map (db m255929) HM WM
On Central Avenue, on the left when traveling south.
A monument to recognize Ben Eielson's accomplishments
was conceived in late 1955 and dedicated with the
construction of a monument at the main gate July 20,
1957. This monument enjoyed a short life, it was destroyed
February 27, 1963 when a . . . — — Map (db m255944) HM
On Central Avenue, on the left when traveling south.
Length- 136 Ft, 3 In Height- 41 Ft, 8 In
Wingspan- 130 Ft, 10 In Maximum Weight- 299,000 Lbs
Maximum Speed- 530 MPH Ceiling- 50,000 Ft
The KC-135 is the only aircraft in the world designed
specifically for aerial refueling. It has . . . — — Map (db m255926) HM WM
On Central Avenue, on the left when traveling south.
Length: 29 Feet, 2 Inches
Height: 9 Feet, 5 Inches
Wingspan: 38 Feet
Maximum Weight: 4,900 Lbs
Cruising Speed: 144 MPH
Maximum Speed: 199 MPH
Ceiling: 19,300 Feet
The O-2 is a military version of the Cessna Model 337 "Super . . . — — Map (db m256132) HM WM
On Central Avenue, on the left when traveling south.
July 20, 1897 · Born in Hatton, North Dakota.
1922-23 · Principal of high school, Fairbanks, Alaska.
February 21, 1924 · Flew first airmail to McGrath.
March 3, 1924 · Honorary Member Pioneers of Alaska.
April 1928 · Flew over top of . . . — — Map (db m255962) HM
On Central Avenue, on the left when traveling south.
The F-16 "Fighting Falcon entered duty
with the Air Force in 1979. Designed as a
multi-role fighter, the aircraft has enjoyed
tremendous success in both air-to-air and
air-to-ground capacities. The first F-16 came
to Eielson when the . . . — — Map (db m255935) HM WM
On Central Avenue, on the left when traveling south.
The F-4C Phantom II" entered the Air Force inventory in 1963 and continued to be produced through 1979. Phantoms were used at Eielson for alert duty between 1970 and 1982. The 43 Tactical Fighter Squadron and the 18 Fighter Squadron from . . . — — Map (db m256126) HM WM
On Central Avenue, on the left when traveling south.
Heritage Park
Dedicated to the Everlasting Spirit of Excellence
Demonstrated Over the Past 57 Years by the
Men and Women of "26-Mile Strip" and Eielson AFB,
Whose Efforts Have Empowered the
Heritage and Legacy of Airpower in Alaska. . . . — — Map (db m255939) HM
On Central Avenue, on the left when traveling south.
The pavilion was designed to resemble a
World War II/Cold War era hanger similar
to the "Birchwood Hangers" found
throughout the state. Suspended from the
ceiling is a miniature replica of Ben
Eielson's Curtiss JN-4 "Jenny", reported to
be . . . — — Map (db m255942) HM
On Central Avenue, on the left when traveling south.
The Medal of Honor Monument recognizes the sacrifices and accomplishments of all airmen that helped make this country free by their unselfish acts. Their courage and bravery came at a high personal price and helped force the ideas of democracy. . . . — — Map (db m256090) WM
On Central Avenue, on the left when traveling south.
"Let us never forget those who gave so much so we
can stand here today as free men and women."
World War I April 6, 1917 - November 11, 1918
World War II December 7, 1941 - September 2, 1945
Korea June 25, 1950 - July 27, 1953 . . . — — Map (db m255943) WM
On Central Avenue, on the left when traveling south.
This building served as the Guard Shack for Eielson Air Force Base's Hursey Gate between 1963 and 2007. In January 2007, the main gate was upgraded and moved to accommodate force protection measures as well as modernize traffic flow onto and off . . . — — Map (db m256129) HM
