Historical Markers and War Memorials in Scott Air Force Base, Illinois
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Scott Air Force Base is in St. Clair County
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In honor of all the enlisted men and women who have serve faithfully in Air Mobility Command and the United States Air Force to preserve our nation's freedom. — — Map (db m183255) WM
Aeromedical evacuation is a core mission of Air Mobility Command and major component of its proud heritage. Evacuating injured personnel using fixed and rotary wing aircraft revolutionized the rapid transport of casualties from areas with inadequate . . . — — Map (db m184720) HM
"The fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989 and the breakup of the Soviet Union in 1991 marked the end of the cold War, resulting in the United States Air Force undergoing a significant reorganization and reduction in size. On 1 June 1992, the Air Mobility . . . — — Map (db m184327) HM WM
"Dedicated to all air refueling of the United States Air Force whose sacrifice, perseverance, and courage have sustained American and allied receiver aircraft and aircrews in combat, crises. and rapid response actions around the world. air . . . — — Map (db m183293) WM
Air mobility starts and ends on the ground, entrusted to an Air Force Air Transportation Specialist, "Port Dawgs" from the active duty, Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard are on duty around the world at main operating bases and deployed . . . — — Map (db m184725) HM
In tribute to the Airlifters of the United States Air Force who valiantly serve and gallantly died in support of this nations dedication to the principles of liberty and freedom.
Humanitarian airlift extends the olive branch of peace and . . . — — Map (db m184222) WM
This airlift hall of fame memorial is dedicated to the men and women who have contributed to airlift and the success of this great nation and our freedom.
Built with contribution and donated to the United States Air Force by the Airlift . . . — — Map (db m183847) HM WM
Between 1919 and 1942 nearly 3000 enlisted men earned their pilot wings and went on to fly, fight and die in all operations and in all types of aircrafts, several hundred enlisted pilots went into troop carrier and cargo operations, pioneering new . . . — — Map (db m183259) WM
The C-130 Hercules was designed in 1951, for the US Air Force Tactical Air Command, to fill a request for proposal for a jet transport able to airdrop troops at 125 knots (144 MPH). Lockheed was chosen to build the transport, and the YC-130A flew . . . — — Map (db m162350) HM
Lockheed's 1329 business jet prototype, first flown on September 4, 1957, became the basis for the C-140 Jetstar. Built primarily for the civilian market, the Air Force only purchased 16 Jetstars, which it began receiving in late 1961. Military . . . — — Map (db m162352) HM
President John F. Kennedy pushed a golden telegraph key at the White House that sent a signal to open the hanger doors in Marietta, Georgia, for the August 22, 1963, official rollout of the first C-141A Starlifter (61-2775). That aircraft flew for . . . — — Map (db m162243) HM
The C-17 Pathfinder Loadmasters - CMSGT (Ret.) William M Cannon, CMSGT Marion D. Fincher, CMSGT James Lis, CMSGT Mark A. Smith, MSGT (Ret.) Theodore R. Venturini, and CMSGT Michael M. Welch, provided unparalleled leadership and expertise to produce . . . — — Map (db m184811) HM
Learjet introduced the Model 35A multi-role business jet in 1976 and produced the last of over 600 aircraft in 1994. This aircraft was the basis for the Air Force C-21A. Delivery of the C-21 fleet began in April 1984 and was completed when the 84th . . . — — Map (db m162347) HM
A modified McDonnell Douglas DC-9, the C-9A was the only aircraft in the US Air Force inventory at the time specifically dedicated to the movement of litter and ambulatory patients. The name "nightingale" was selected by the chief nurse of the 375th . . . — — Map (db m162351) HM
During the Berlin Airlift, also called Operation Vittles, he instituted operation Little Vittles by dropping small parachutes laden with candy from his C-54 aircraft to the children of Berlin, while motivating Berliners to never give up hope, his . . . — — Map (db m184339) HM
Col Young's Air Force career spanned the formative years of air mobility. His insight and dedication proved instrumental in establishing the early organizations charged with proving airlift support to the nation. As the Air Transport Command (ATC) . . . — — Map (db m184143) HM
Mobility warrior and national hero, Col. Jackson was awarded the Medal Of Honor, for his actions on 12 May 1968 at U. S. special forces camp at Kham Duc, South Vietnam. Piloting his C-123 at 9,000 feet over the camp , he began a rapid descent to . . . — — Map (db m183907) HM
Colonel Lane is a charismatic leader whose security and force protection initiatives prepared mobility airmen for the 21st century, after serving as a jet propulsion specialist, he was commissioned in 1976, he stood up MAC'S Volant Scorpion program . . . — — Map (db m177534) HM
This Sabreliner was accepted by the Air Force on October 31, 1961. Initially assigned to the Air Training Command, Randolph AFB, Texas, it was then transferred to the Air Force Communication Command at Richards Gebaur AFB, Missouri, from 1975 to . . . — — Map (db m225183) HM
Engineer, visionary, and entrepreneur, his aircraft design revolutionized commercial and military air transport. While the Douglas DC-3 and DC-4 passenger carriers became the C-47 and C-54, the workhorse transports of World War II. It was his C-142 . . . — — Map (db m184155) HM
One of the many who helped transform the fragile flying machine into the United States Air Force. Born in Braddock, Pa. on December 2, 1883. Corporal Scott was a crew chief mechanic with the U.S. Army Aviation School, at College Park, Md. On . . . — — Map (db m224207) HM
World War I fighter pilot, World War II Commander of Air Forces in Europe and the Pacific, First Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force in 1947, and Air Refueling pioneer. He commanded the "Question Mark"A U.S. Army C-2A Fokker Transport Aircraftin . . . — — Map (db m184028) HM
Commanding the Atlantic Division of the Army Air Force Transport Command (ATC) in 1945, he over saw the consolidation of resources from several of ATC's wartime divisions into a new Atlantic division responsible for airlift service between the . . . — — Map (db m183864) HM WM
Although a bomber pilot most of his career, he becameas Commander in Chief, Military Airlift Command from July 1979 to June 1981the Air Force's primary advocate for Airlift modernization and a visionary for mobility forces. He pushed forward the . . . — — Map (db m184150) HM
A veteran of three warsWorld War II, Korean, and Southeast Asiawith nearly 40 years of military service, he conceived planned and directed a wide variety of combat aerial delivery methodologies while commanding the 314th troop carrier wing and the . . . — — Map (db m184340) HM
Instrumental in establishing the United States Transportation Command, he was commander in Chief (1987 -1989) of the new Joint Command, while serving as Commander-in Chief of Military Airlift Command (1985 -1989), the first "dual hatted" . . . — — Map (db m184473) HM
As Commander, United States Transportation Command and Air Mobility Command, General Ronald R. Fogleman inspired and drove unprecedented organizational transformation that made a lasting impact on global mobility. Recognizing the importance of a . . . — — Map (db m177523) HM
General Tom Ryan was a leader known for his unwavering commitment to the mobility mission. As Vice Commander (1977 - 81) and then Commander (1983 - 85) of the Military Airlift Command. General Ryan presided over mobility operations in support of . . . — — Map (db m184685) HM
General Kross visionary leadership molded America's global reach for the 21st century, yet he always credited the team. As Ustranscom's Director of Operation, he managed the deployment of U. S. combat power to the Middle East during the Persian Gulf . . . — — Map (db m184540) HM
First Lieutenant, United States Air Force
Congressional Medal of Honor.
Extraordinary heroism in airdropping supplies in the Argonne Forest.
October 1918.
Flight Training Scott Field, 1917, — — Map (db m188271) WM
Serving as Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff for Plans, Headquarters Military Airlift Command (1960-1983), he helped conceive, develop, and bring to fruition numerous airlift enhancement and modernization programs including the C-5 Wing modification, . . . — — Map (db m183872) HM
Boeing's 367-80 prototype jet transport, first introduced in May 1954, became the basis for the KC-135. On September 1, 1954, Strategic Air Command ordered the first 29 of its future 732-plane fleet - almost one KC-135 for each B-52 bomber. First . . . — — Map (db m162345) HM
Air power visionary and pioneer, Lt Gen. Eaker secured approval of the Chief of the Air Corps, refined air refueling procedures, selected planes and crews and served as the chief pilot for the "Question Mark" record setting endurance flight of 150 . . . — — Map (db m184341) HM
Recognized as the "first leader of Airlift" He commanded the Air Corps ferrying command from April 1942 to June 1942 and its successor organization, The Air Transport Command from June 1942 to September 1946 in those position he directed the wartime . . . — — Map (db m184181) HM
Although he served in the U.S. Military for 35 years from 1923 to 1958, it was not until 1948 that he began to make his mark as an airlifter. As Commander of the Berlin Airlift task Force, he established the airlift flow into and out of the city, in . . . — — Map (db m183848) HM WM
His vision for airlift's role in national defense earned him recognition as "the father of military airlift command." During World War II, he commanded the India-China Division of the Air Transport Command, which was responsible for supplying China . . . — — Map (db m183869) HM
In April 1942, he resigned as President and Director of American Airlines to enter the Army with a commission as Colonel in the Air Corps ferrying Command, which two months later became Air Transport Command (ATC). As ATC's Chief of Staff and Deputy . . . — — Map (db m184148) HM
He rose from an aircraft mechanic in the Arkansas National Guard in 1929 to lead the Air National Guard (ANG) from 1953 to 1963 and the National Guard Bureau from 1963 to 1971. By insisting on realistic training for the ANG, according to active duty . . . — — Map (db m184083) HM
A champion for special operation and realistic combat training, General Patterson played an integral role in modernizing Air Force Special Operation and Combat Rescue. As military airlift command's {MAC] o0n - scene commander for airlift forces, he . . . — — Map (db m184328) HM
In his 30 years in the Air Force (1954-1984), he served in a variety of leadership roles, from Commander 374th tactical airlift wing to HQ Military Airlift command Deputy Chief of Staff, for operation and personnel. He had a direct, pervasive and . . . — — Map (db m184474) HM
General Williams was one of the Air Force's most experienced airborne tacticians. He was awarded his pilot wings in Feb 1918 and served in pursuit bomber and training squadrons, during WWII, he planned the employment of air transport squadrons . . . — — Map (db m177204) HM WM
An aviation pioneer of huge historical statue, he served as aircraft mechanic for Billy Mitchell during aerial gunnery and bombing test in 1921; Charles Lindberg for the "Sprit of St. Louis" Goodwill Mission to Mexico City in 1927; and Carl Spaatz . . . — — Map (db m183923) HM WM
An aviation pioneer, she earned her pilots license in 1930 at the age of 16 and her air transport rating in 1933. In 1942 she was instrumental in establishing under Air Transport Command (ATC), the women's auxiliary ferrying squadron, a predecessor . . . — — Map (db m183959) HM
Two aviation events during the 1920s had a significant impact on air mobility. During June 1923 U.S. Army Air Service aviators flew two Dehavilland DH-4 aircraft on four missions designed to prove the viability of air-to-air refueling. The first . . . — — Map (db m184730) HM
The second significant air refueling event occurred January 1 - 7, 1929, with the flight of the Qfuestion Mark, The Question Mark a U. S. Army Air Corps Fokker C- 2A Aircraft and two Douglas C-1 aircraft took to the skies to prove that aircraft . . . — — Map (db m184742) HM
Built during Scott Field pre-WWII expansion period. It was removed from service in 1976, following the completion of the Illinois Highway 158 bypass. With the addition of two new gates, Scott AFB became a closed installation and the old Highway 158 . . . — — Map (db m183216) HM
Sergeant William Pitsenbarger exemplified the highest professional standard and traditions of military service. In 1965, he was assigned as a para rescue crew member to DET 6, 38th Air Rescue and recovery squadron, Bien Hoa Air Base, Vietnam. He . . . — — Map (db m183924) HM WM
He received The Medal of Honor for his selfless heroism on the night of 24 February 1969 while serving as loadmaster on an AC-47 gun ship over Long Binh, South Vietnam an enemy 82-MM motor shell landed on top of the gunship right wing, exploding . . . — — Map (db m183926) HM WM
Sir Alan was an aviator pioneer and a significant contributor to air mobility through his historic aerial refueling experiments. He earned his pilot wings with the RAF during World War I. Following the war, he became the first aviator to . . . — — Map (db m184507) HM
Dedicated to the freedom of those Americans missing and held captive in South East Asia.
Planted on the State of Illinois Day of Concern for POW's and MIA's. — — Map (db m224111) WM
A genuine steel beam from the ruins of the World Trade center rests atop a replica of the twin towers, made of brushed steel in the same style as the fallen towers, soil from the State of Pennsylvania the Pentagon shaped planter constructed of . . . — — Map (db m183261) HM WM
The heritage of the Airlift/Tanker Association began when members of the 834th Air Division held their first reunion in Las Vegas Nevada in the summer of 1969. The purpose of this first gathering was to maintain the bonds of brotherhood and . . . — — Map (db m183814) HM WM
