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Check Six – F-4 Era: Geraldo Gapol

March 30, 2022

Hawaii Air National Guard photograph This undated photograph shows Geraldo Gapol working in the Weapons Shop. Gerald served many years as a technician before his retirement.

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Check Six – F-4 Era: Machine Shop

March 29, 2022

Hawaii Air National Guard photograph 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 Machine Shop were an important...

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Check Six – 1980s: Old Friends from Engine Shop

March 25, 2022

Hawaii Air National Guard photograph This undated photograph shows David Leong and William Beck from the F-4 Engine Shop. Both served many years in the Hawaii Air National Guard before their retirements. Thanks to Yvette Miraflor for identification assistance.

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Check Six – 1980s: Henry Hasuike

March 24, 2022

Hawaii Air National Guard photograph This undated photograph features Henry Hasuiki, probably in the 1980 based on his fatigue uniform. He served in the Avionics Branch before moving the Quality Control section later in his career. For many years, he...

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Check Six – 1980s: Lionel Calvin

March 22, 2022

Hawaii Air National Guard photograph This undated photograph shows Lionel Calvin at his workbench in the Avionics Branch. Lionel served his career in the 154th Consolidated Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. A great technician. Lional's brother Charles Calvin served many years on...

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Check Six – F-4 Era: R&R Shop

March 18, 2022

Hawaii Air National Guard photograph 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 the shop. From the left...

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Check Six – F-4 Era: Flight Simulator Crew

March 17, 2022

Hawaii Air National Guard photograph 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. Among the simulator section maintenance...

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Check Six – 1980s: 154th Composite Group’s Chow Hall

March 10, 2022

Hawaii Air National Guard photograph This undated photograph shows the food line in the 154th Composite Group's old chow hall. Services were provided by members of the then-154th Combat Support Squadron. However, most of the workers were contract workers. In...

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Check Six – 1984: Louis Macknik

March 3, 2022

This photograph shows Louis Macknik, a member of the then-201st Combat Communications Flight (now the 292nd Combat Communications Squadron). The unit provide communications services supporting bare base operations at Chong Ju AB, Korea during Team Spirit 84.  Lou became the unit...

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Check Six – Phantom Era: Unknown Awards

February 28, 2022

Hawaii Air National Guard photograph This undated photograph shows Alan "Bizzare" Robinson, Michael "Boss" Tice and Michael "Mick" Melich. Asked Boss and Mick for comments about this photograph: Boss:  These are pictures I don't recall ever seeing ... It looks...

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