The Flying Tiger Heritage Park in Alexandria, Louisiana, is a tribute to the legacy of the Flying Tigers and the history of England Air Force Base (AFB). This park features a static display of aircraft that were once stationed at England AFB.
Flying Tiger Heritage Park or England Air Force Base Memorial Park
7000 England Drive
Alexandria
Louisiana 71311
On permanent view
Located on the western outskirts of Alexandria, Louisiana
Aircraft collection
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LTV A-7D Corsair II North American F-86 Sabre Republic F-84E Thunderstreak Republic F-105G Thunderchief |
Flying Tiger Heritage Park or England Air Force Base Memorial Park
England AFB was operational from 1942 until its closure in 1992. During its tenure, it hosted various aircraft, including the Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress, P-51 Mustang, F-86 Sabre, North American F-100 Super Sabre, Boeing KB-29 Superfortress, KB-50, A-7 Corsair II, A-10 Warthog, A-37 Dragonfly, and A-26A. The base played a significant role in training and operations throughout its history.
In July of 1972, the 23rd Tactical Fighter Wing moved to England AFB, flying the Vought A-7D Corsair II aircraft. In December of 1980, the 23rd TFW traded out its Corsairs for Fairchild Republic A-10A Thunderbolt II ground support “tank-buster” aircraft. The squadron used part of the old artillery range of nearby Camp Claiborne (closed in 1945) as a bombing and gunnery range. Immediately following Operation Desert Storm, the U.S. Air Force closed England AFB in December of 1992 and control of the facility reverted to the City of Alexandria.