Check Six – 1946-1961: Area 65, Hickam AFB

Posted on Sep 15, 2021 in 1940's, 1950's, 1960's, Check Six

Several younger Retiree News readers emailed inquiring about the location of the formation in our recent post, Check Six – Late 1950s: Event Formation. 

U.S. Air Force photograph

Shortly after receiving Federal Recognition in November 1946, the 199th Fighter Squadron and its support units moved to Area 65 on then-Hickam Field. The circled area in the photograph above shows the Hawaii Air National Guard area on Kamakahi Road The two large hangers remain in service today.

The 199th Fighter Squadron moved to its current location, Building 3400, on Harbor Drive in the early 1960s.

Earlier Retiree News post about Area 65: 
Check Six – 1947: Area 65 HIANG’s First Home on Hickam Field

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