Virginia Air National Guard
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N 37° 31.058 W 077° 20.008
18S E 293778 N 4154855
A historical marker located near the Virginia Aviation Museum.
Waymark Code: WM6ZA5
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 08/09/2009
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member flyingmoose
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This marker is located at the Virginia Aviation Museum on a frontage road. Parking is available. The text on the marker reads as follows:
VIRGINIA AIR NATIONAL GUARD

In 1947, Virginia received its first Air Guard unit designated as the 149th Fighter Squadron. Founded by the Virginia legislature in 1946 and recognized by the National Guard Bureau in 1947, it is directly descended from the historic 328th Fighter Squadron which earned numerous commendations for combat in Europe during World War II. The Virginia units were activated during the Korean War and the 1961 Berlin Crisis. As part of the 192d Fighter Group, it flew missions in Bosnia and Iraq after the attacks of 11 September 2001.

Marker Number: W-181

Marker Title: Virginia Air National Guard

Marker Location: Virginia Aviation Museum / Richmond Int'l Airport

County or Independent City: Henrico County

Marker Program Sponsor: Department of Historic Resources

Web Site: Not listed
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