This undated photograph shows Geraldo Gapol working in the Weapons Shop. Gerald served many years as a technician before his retirement.
1970’s
This undated photograph show Roy Yamane and Michael Kang, both members of the Machine Shop during the F-4 Phantom era. The skills of Roy, Mike and other members of the ...
Read More Check Six – F-4 Era: Machine Shop
This undated photograph shows Daniel “Stoney” Stone during his preflight. The 199th Fighter Squadron flew F-4C Phantoms from 1976 through 1987. We believe the photograph is from the late 1970s ...
Read More Check Six – Late 1970s: George Stone
During the F-4 era, the R&R Shop was part of the Field Maintenance Branch of the 154th Consolidated Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. This undated photograph shows some of the members of ...
Read More Check Six – F-4 Era: R&R Shop
Continuing aircrew training includes time in the flight simulator. During the early and mid-1980s, the pilots and weapon systems officer (WSOs) of the 199th Fighter Squadron used the F-4C simulator. ...
Read More Check Six – F-4 Era: Flight Simulator Crew
This undated photograph shows Alan “Bizzare” Robinson, Michael “Boss” Tice and Michael “Mick” Melich. Asked Boss and Mick for comments about this photograph:
The 199th Fighter Squadron flew McDonnell Douglas F-4C Phantoms from 1976 through 1987. When the 199th Fighter Squadron converted to the Phantoms, it was a pivot point in the unit’s ...
Read More Check Six – Late 1970s: F-4C Phantom
This undated photograph was taken by MSgt Ronald Biho, who served in the Public Affairs officer during the F-4C Phantom era.
This photograph shows Bernice Pharr and an Airman we cannot identify which was taken in 1976. Bernice was a member of the support staff for the 154th Consolidated Aircraft Maintenance ...
Read More Check Six – 1976: Bernice Pharr
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 ...
Read More Check Six – Late 1970s: Wally Takasane’s Orientation Ride
