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Check Six – 1984: Leroy Perry’s Fini Flight

Posted on Apr 30, 2022 in 1980's, Check Six

Leroy “Stringer” Perry completed his fini flight on April 30, 1997. Stringer flew F-102 Delta Daggers, F-4D Phantoms and F-15 Eagles with the 199th Fighter Squadron. As usual, there were ...
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Check Six – 2002: F-15 Eagle Engine Upgrades

Posted on Apr 29, 2022 in 2000's, Check Six

John “JC” Chun provided the following photographs In 2002, the Hawaii Air National Guard began upgrading their F-15 engines to the newer Pratt & Whitney F100-PW-220(E).  The 220 engine eliminated ...
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New 203 ARS Command Team

Posted on Apr 28, 2022 in 2020's, History

We can’t explain exactly why, but astonishing things tend to happen aboard the 203rd Air Refueling Squadron’s historic aircraft, ‘Hoku 0329.’ While supporting a Central Command mission in 2016, Majors ...
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Check Six – Late 1980s: Gordon Martin Retires

Posted on Apr 27, 2022 in 1980's, Check Six

This undated photograph shows Gordon Martin at his retirement ceremony. It was a Sunday afternoon ceremony on the Ewa side of the Building 3400. As technician, Gordon was a leader ...
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Check Six – F-4 Era: End of Runway Recovery Team

Posted on Apr 26, 2022 in 1960's, 1970's, 1980's, 1990's, Check Six

This undated photograph shows the end of runway crew recovering a McDonnell Douglas F-4C Phantom. After the landing, the maintenance crew did a quick check of the aircraft and recover ...
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Check Six – 2001: Engine Shop Friends

Posted on Apr 25, 2022 in 2000's, Check Six

Retiree John “JC” Chun continues to share photographs and individual identification. JC credited Gay Ross for ID assistance. This photograph shows the Engine Shop crew in 2001. It was taken ...
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Check Six – Middle 1950’s: North American F-86 Sabre

Posted on Apr 23, 2022 in 1950's, Check Six

This undated photograph shows a North American F-86 Sabre that the 199th Fighter Squadron flew from 1954 through 1958. The photograph was taken in Area 65, the first Hawaii Air ...
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Check Six – 2011: Army Guard Friends

Posted on Apr 22, 2022 in 2010's, Check Six

This photograph shows Aaron Kimura and Harry Miller, two Hawaii Army National Guard retirees. Both began working for the then-State Civil Defense (SCD) after their military retirement.  On August 18, 2011, there was ...
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Check Six – Late 1980s: Maj Peter “Skipper” Pawling

Posted on Apr 22, 2022 in 1980's, Check Six

This undated photograph show Maj Peter “Skipper” Pawling. He was a full-time pilot with the 199th Fighter Squadron. Skipper is a happy retiree who periodically tours the United States with ...
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Retiree Update: Two Retirees Having Lunch

Posted on Apr 21, 2022 in Retiree Update

This photograph show David Molinaro and Stanley “Ossum” Osserman having lunch. Dave continues as the Director of the Hawaii Center for Advanced Transportation Technologies. The center concentrates on hydrogen power ...
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