Historical Marker

Tinker Air Force Base

Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma I-40 E/Tinker Diagonal/US-270 E via the I-40 N/US-270 E exit to Ft. Smith · Oklahoma City · Oklahoma

Oklahoma marker

Inscription

Tinker Air Force Base has been a critical component of America’s national

defense since its creation as a maintenance and supply depot in 1941.

Location

AddressTinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma I-40 E/Tinker Diagonal/US-270 E via the I-40 N/US-270 E exit to Ft. Smith
CityOklahoma City
CountyOklahoma
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.418500, -97.389260

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