England Air Force Base ... Through its history as Alexandria Army Air Base, then Alexandria Air Force Base, and finally England Air Force Base (EAFB), our business was airplanes, and defense of the nation. We flew Old Glory proudly, and took our job seriously.
This base was one of several military camps in the Alexandria area created during World War II and part of the Louisiana Maneuvers including Camp Livingston and Camp Claiborne. And in nearby Bossier City was located Barksdale Air Force Base.
Our aircraft arsenal was the best of its time: the B-17 Flying Fortress, F-86 Sabre, F-100 Super Sabre, the KB-29 Superfortress, the KB-50, the A-7 Corsair, the A-10 Warthog, and the rest of the fleet ... whatever the mission, we met the challenge.
We loved our work, and appreciated the time we spent in Alexandria-Pineville and the support we received from its citizens.
We were proud of the job we did at England Air Force Base! Take a tour of EAFB as it existed just a few years ago...
All aircraft images in the England AFB banners are courtesy of the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force
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We flew the airplanes, maintained
them and
supported the entire effort.