1960’s

Hawaii Air National Guard photograph This undated photograph shows Kenneth "Kenny" Camara (L) and two unidentified maintenance mechanics. They are standing in front of a North American Aviation F-86 Sabre; a fighter jet the 199th Fighter Squadron flew from 1954...

Hawaii Air National Guard photograph This undated photograph shows the start of weapons loading prior to aircraft launch. The members of the Weapons Shop worked tirelessly to load aircraft on the tarmac. The challenge of loading weapons increased dramatically during...

Hawaii Air National Guard photograph This undated photograph shows a Convair F-102A Delta Dagger four ship at the "last chance" end of runway inspections. The photograph was taken from the cockpit of the 154th Fighter Group's Douglas C-54 Skymaster.

Hawaii Air National Guard photograph This undated photograph shows Michael Montero (left) and an unidentified member working on a McDonnell Douglas F-4C Phantom. Mike served for many years as a full-time technician before leaving the program before his retirement.

Hawaii Air National Guard photograph An earlier Retiree News post - Check Six - 1962: Dedication of the 154th Fighter Group Hanger -discussed the dedication of Building 3400 in the new 154th Fighter Group compound. However, we could not find a photograph...

Hawaii Air National Guard photograph This undated photograph show a McDonnell Douglas F-4C 4-ship returning to Hickam AFB after a training mission. A 4-ship Phantom low level flyover was common before landing. Miss the view and the sound.

This undated photograph shows Fred Takara and another member of the Parachute Shop conducting water entry training with an unidentified aircrew member. This was part of the ground training all aircrew members received. Not really the way you would want...

Hawaii Air National Guard photograph This undated photograph shows two members of the Egress Shop. William "Billy" Chang and Garrick Chang are working on the back seat of a McDonnell Douglas F-4C Phantom. Billy served as a Traditional member, but...

Hawaii Air National Guard photograph 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 the drag chute. A loud...

The National Guard Bureau activated the 201st Mobile Communications Squadron (201 MCS) on March 6, 1967 with initial duty station at Battery Selfridge. Major Paul S. Mori was appointed Commander. On October 13, 1967, four subordinate flights were authorized. October...