England Air Force Base is a former United States Air Force base in Louisiana, located 5 miles (8.0 km) northwest of Alexandria and about 170 miles (270 km) northwest of New Orleans. Originally known as Alexandria Army Air Base, on 23 June 1955 the facility was renamed England Air Force Base in honor of Lt Col John Brooke England (1923–1954). [1]

England Air Force Base (EAFB) was a facility operated by the United States Air Force in Alexandria, Louisiana. It was closed in 1992. Through its history as Alexandria Army Air Base, then Alexandria Air Force Base, and finally England Air Force Base (EAFB), the business was airplanes, and defense of the nation.

England AFB was constructed as Alexandria Municipal Airport in 1942 and in the same year was activated as Alexandria Army Air Base. Missions included training for pilots and crew to fly bombers and fighter jets as well as maintaining aircraft.

Aircraft 64-17679, "Special Kay", was used at England Air Force Base (EAFB) in Alexandria, La, and at Hurlburt Field in Florida for training. It is now being restored to flight at the Greatest Generation Aircraft Museum at Meacham Field, Ft Worth, TX.

Dec 24, 2007 · The local airport was changed from the old Esler Field in Pineville to the Airpark and renamed Alexandria International Airport. Update (24 December 2007): Two new fire stations have been constructed.

Jul 19, 2008 · England Air Force Base, which officially closed on December 15, 1992, began as the Alexandria Army Air Base on October 16, 1942 and was formally activated on February 12, 1943, was comprised of 2,604 acres and had two runways -- one north-south 7,000 feet long, and one northwest-southeast 9,350 feet long.

England Air Force Base (1942–1992) is a former United States Air Force base in Louisiana, located 5 miles (8.0 km) Northwest of Alexandria and about 170 miles (270 km) Northwest of New Orleans.

England Air Force Base, Louisiana Location: Located 5 miles northwest of Alexandria, LA, about 170 miles northwest of New Orleans, LA. Origin of current name: Named in honor of Lt Col John Brooke England (1923-1954).

Located just to the right of the former location of the main gate is the England AFB Flying Tigers Heritage Park, a static display of aircraft stationed at the base over the years. The display consists of F-86 Sabre, F-105 Thunderchief, A-10 Warthog, A-7 Corsair, and F-84F Thunderstreak aircraft.

Dec 6, 2018 · WHO: Alexandria International Airport & England Airpark. WHAT: A public use airport and repurposed military base. WHERE: Alexandria, Louisiana. WEBSITE: www.englandairpark.org/aex