Historical Markers and War Memorials in Bossier City, Louisiana
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Bossier City is in Bossier Parish
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On Range Road, 0.4 miles north of Shreveport Road, on the right when traveling north.
CMSGT Richard L. Etchberger
Medal of Honor
21 SEP 10
Isaiah 6:8 “I heard the voice of the Lord, saying
Whom shall I send and who will go for us?
Then said I, here am I; send me
The introduction of the B-52 into the Vietnam War . . . — — Map (db m199163) WM
On Range Road, 0.3 miles north of Shreveport Road, on the right when traveling north.
Following World War II, Great Britain realized the importance of maintaining strategic bombers possessing long-range, heavy bomb loads, high speed, high-altitude performance, and able to be based anywhere in the world. To meet this challenge, . . . — — Map (db m199175) HM
On Range Road, 0.2 miles north of Shreveport Road, on the left when traveling north.
The AT-11 was the standard bombing trainer in World War II, responsible for training more than 90% of the more than 45,000 Army Air Force (AAF) bombardiers. The Kansan was one of several military versions of the Beechcraft Model 18 Commercial . . . — — Map (db m199232) HM
On Range Road, 0.2 miles north of Shreveport Road, on the left when traveling north.
The C-45 was the World War II military version of the popular Beechcraft Model 18 commercial light transport. Beechcraft built a total of 4,526 of these aircraft for the Army Air Forces (AAF) between 1939 and 1945 in four versions, the AT-7 . . . — — Map (db m199234) HM
On Range Road, 0.3 miles north of Shreveport Road, on the right when traveling north.
The B-29 was designed in 1940 as an eventual replacement for the B-17 and B-24. Its maiden flight was on September 24, 1942 from Boeing Field in Seattle. After taking delivery in 1943, United States military leadership decided not to employ the B-29 . . . — — Map (db m199178) HM
On Range Road, 0.4 miles north of Shreveport Road, on the right when traveling north.
Since it became operational in 1955, the B-52 has been the main long-range heavy bomber of the Strategic Air Command. It first flew on Apr. 15, 1952. Nearly 750 B-52s were built when production ended in Oct. 1963, of which 170 were -Ds. The -Ds were . . . — — Map (db m199170) HM
On Range Road, 0.5 miles north of Shreveport Road, on the right when traveling north.
Since it became operational in 1955, the B-52 has been the main long-range heavy bomber of the Strategic Air Command. It first flew on Apr. 15, 1952. Nearly 750 B-52s were built when production ended in Oct. 1963, of which 193 were-Gs. The B-52G was . . . — — Map (db m199162) HM
Near Range Road at Shreveport Road, on the right when traveling north.
Based on the Boeing 707 airframe, the KC-135 was the first totally jet powered in-flight refueling aircraft. C-135s served as Air Force One and have been modified into electronic warfare aircraft, weather reconnaissance, airborne command post and . . . — — Map (db m199140) HM
On Range Road, 0.3 miles north of Shreveport Road, on the right when traveling north.
The C-97 was the Army Air Force.cargo/transport version of the B-29. Between 1943 and 1950, 74 Stratofreighters were ordered; the first flight occurred on Nov. 15, 1944. A tanker version (KC-97) was introduced in 1950 using the “flying boom” . . . — — Map (db m199176) HM
Built by Don S. Coleman in 1960. Designed in the mid-century modern style showcasing an iconic wave roof of reinforced concrete and a free span vaulted ceiling. Originally “Holiday Bowl” with 32 lanes. — — Map (db m214288) HM
On Range Road, 0.5 miles north of Shreveport Road, on the right when traveling north.
The U.S. Air Force's first operational supersonic bomber, the B-58, made its initial flight on Nov 11, 1956. In addition to the Hustler's delta wing shape, distinctive features included a sophisticated inertial guidance navigation and bombing . . . — — Map (db m199223) HM
On Range Road, 0.2 miles north of Shreveport Road, on the left when traveling north.
The USAF bought 76 production FB-111As to fill a gap in the strategic bomber force between the time when the Boeing B-52C & F models and Convair B-58As were being phased out in the late 1960's into the early 1970's. The Advanced Supersonic Manned . . . — — Map (db m199186) HM
On Range Road, 0.2 miles north of Shreveport Road, on the left when traveling north.
“We believe peace is at hand”
Oct. 23, 1972
Dr. Henry Kissinger, National Security Advisor to
President Richard Nixon
Beginning in early October thru mid-December of 1972, United States National Security Advisor Dr. Henry Kissinger and North . . . — — Map (db m199181) HM WM
On Range Road, 0.2 miles north of Shreveport Road, on the right when traveling north.
The two-place T-33 jet was designed for training pilots already qualified to fly propeller-driven aircraft. It was developed from the single-seat F-80 fighter by lengthening the fuselage slightly more than three feet to accommodate a second cockpit. . . . — — Map (db m199179) HM
On Range Road, 0.5 miles north of Shreveport Road, on the right when traveling north.
Dedicated in 1999 to
Mr. B-52
Major General William E. Eubank, Jr.
for
outstanding service to the nation
• Flew first B-52 and KC-135 aircraft accepted by the USAF from Boeing
• Commanded 93rd Dome Wing winning Mackay Trophy for first . . . — — Map (db m199143) HM WM
On Range Road, 0.2 miles north of Shreveport Road, on the left when traveling north.
The Martin Titan II was developed at the beginning of the 1960s. A major improvement over the Titan I was an upgraded version of the Aerojet-General LR87 first-stage rocket engine. The engine was capable of producing 430,000 lbs of thrust and burned . . . — — Map (db m199227) HM
On Range Road, 0.4 miles north of Shreveport Road, on the right when traveling north.
The MiG-21F is a short-range day fighter-interceptor and the first major production version of the popular MiG-21 series. It is but one of many versions of this aircraft that have served in the arsenals of many nations around the world. The E-5 . . . — — Map (db m199174) HM
On Range Road, 0.5 miles north of Shreveport Road.
The North American Aviation Corporation AGM-28 Hound Dog was was a supersonic, jet-powered, air-launched cruise missile. The Hound Dog was initially given the designation B-77, later re-designated GAM-77, and finally designated the AGM-28. It was to . . . — — Map (db m199146) HM
On Barksdale Boulevard (State Highway 72) at Monroe Street, on the right when traveling east on Barksdale Boulevard.
Cornerstone laid Nov. 26, 1926. Officially dedicated May 19, 1927. A fine example of the Spanish "Hacienda" style adapted for public buildings. The second floor still contains original jail cells. — — Map (db m109777) HM