Historical Markers in Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada
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On Freedom Circle at Kinley Drive, on the left when traveling west on Freedom Circle.
The Fairchild-Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II is the first Air Force aircraft designed specifically for close air support of ground forces. Affectionately called the Warthog, the single seat, twin engine A-10 is built around a 30MM Gatling gun. It has . . . — — Map (db m231055) HM
On Freedom Circle at Kinley Drive, on the right when traveling west on Freedom Circle.
The F-117A is the first operational fighter designed to exploit low observable stealth technology. Pilots of the single seat, ground attack fighter are tasked to execute precision attacks against high value targets in the most dense threat . . . — — Map (db m231057) HM
On Tyndall Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
The Thunderbirds transitioned from the F-16A/B to the F-16C/D Block 32 in 1991, as the team readied for the 1992 show season. Until the transition, the Thunderbirds were the last active-duty unit employing the F-16A/B. Then Thunderbirds #1, Lt Col . . . — — Map (db m231051) HM
