Check Six – 1955: Cross Check After a Training Mission

Posted on Nov 30, 2020 in 1950's, Check Six
Hawaii Air National Guard photograph

This undated photograph shows Capt. Kurt Johnson instructing 1st Lt. Robert “Bobby” Hinkley on fighter tactics. On the fuselage of the F-86 Sabre is the original 199th Fighter Squadron logo designed by1st Lt. Wade McVay, Jr.

Mahalo to Edward Richardson and Tai Hong for identification help and comments.

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