1960’s

Check Six: 154 CAMRON

Posted on Jun 20, 2014 in 1950's, 1960's, Check Six

Check Six: a pilot’s term meaning look behind you. At the table from the left: Nick Teves, Lloyd Seki, Sancho Espina, Nelson “Nellie” Lee, unknown Back row from the left: ...
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A photograph of three Hawai‘i Air National Guard F-102 Delta Daggers flying over their new hanger facilities in 1962.

Check Six: New Hanger

Posted on May 2, 2014 in 1960's, Check Six

A photograph of three Hawai‘i Air National Guard F-102 Delta Daggers flying over their new hanger facilities in 1962. Note the aircraft markings are “Air National Guard”.

The second shows an aerial view of the compound, probably after the 1962 facility dedication. You can see how the F-102s parked on the flight line at an angle. Security was minimal – no fences anywhere.

Check Six: New Fighter Facilities

Posted on Feb 21, 2014 in 1960's, Check Six

Last week, your webmaster visited the Hawai‘i Air National Guard facilities at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam.  If you haven’t visited the fighter compound area in the last year or so, ...
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