Check Six – 1950s: Flightline Coffee Delivery

Posted on Jan 17, 2019 in 1950's, Check Six
Hawaii Air National Guard photograph

Before the Hawaii Air National Guard moved to its current campus in 1960, the operated in Area 65 on Hickam Field. The 199th Fighter Squadron flew the F-47N Thunderbolt (1947–1954) and the F-86E Sabre (1954–1958). coffee was delivered to the flightline maintenance crews. Love the looks of the truck!


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