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Check Six: Kurt Johnson
Kurt Johnson was a distinguished member of the 199th Fighter Squadron, and the Hawai‘i Air National Guard. Kurt joined the Air Force in 1951. After his commissioning and receiving his pilot […]
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Check Six – 1980s: Richard Shimomura
This undated photograph shows then-Capt Richard Shimomura. During his Hawaii Air National Guard career, he served in mission support positions in the 154th Wing and Hq, Hawaii Air National Guard.
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Check Six – 1984: Leroy Perry’s Fini Flight
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
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
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
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
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
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 – 1910: First Flight in Hawai‘i 
From the Images of Old Hawaii website Bud Mars was the first man to fly an airplane in Hawaii on December 31, 1910. Piloting a Curtiss B-18 biplane, he flew […]
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Check Six – Middle 1950’s: North American F-86 Sabre
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
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
This undated photograph show Maj Peter “Skipper” Pawling. He was a full-time pilot with the 199th Fighter Squadron. His compete military bio. Skipper is a happy retiree who periodically tours […]