Colonel Jack Van Loan Monument

Colonel Jack Van Loan Monument

Address:

Santee Ave, Columbia, SC

Latitude & Longitude:

33.997471, -81.016758

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6

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9

Description:

The lifelike bronze statue honors its namesake who was a USAF pilot and 6-year POW of Hanoi Hilton. The background structure represents the place where Jack Van Loan spent those six horrific years until he finally came home to the U.S. in 1973. If you look through the small, square barred window of the door, you'll see the photo of a gaunt prisoner.

(Submitted by Allen Von Plinsky)

Website:

coladaily.com

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History
Photo by Meghan Von Plinsky
Aug 6, 2022
Photo by Anthony Von Plinsky
Dec 22, 2021
Photo by Anthony Von Plinsky
Dec 22, 2021
Photo by Anthony Von Plinsky
Dec 22, 2021
Photo by Anthony Von Plinsky
Dec 22, 2021
Photo by Jimmy Olsen
Sep 26, 2021
Photo by Jimmy Olsen
Sep 26, 2021
Photo by Jimmy Olsen
Sep 26, 2021
Photo by Jimmy Olsen
Sep 26, 2021
Photo by Allen Von Plinsky
Sep 9, 2021