Check Six – Late 1970s: Wally Takasane’s Orientation Ride

Posted on Feb 1, 2022 in 1970's, Check Six
Hawaii Air National Guard photograph

This undated photograph shows Wallace Takasane during the preflight check before his orientation ride. Retiree News could not get a positive identification of the pilot.

Over the years, outstanding performers and major award winners were offered an orientation ride. It was a great incentive for non-flying personnel to actually fly in the aircraft they support.

Related Retiree News post: Taps: Wallace “Wally” Takasane

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