The 199th Fighter Squadron flew the McDonnell Douglas F-4C Phantom II from 1976–1987. The F-4C was a workhorse tactical fighter-bomber during the Vietnam War. It could also be used as an effective interceptor ...
Read More Check Six – 1976–1987: The F-4C Phantom Era
1980’s
Phillip Tokunaga served in the Hawaii Air National Guard after his active duty in the Air Force. He was one of pilots who flew the 154th Composite Group’s Operational Support ...
Read More Check Six – 1985: Phillip Tokunaga and sons
This undated photograph shows Wallace Whang, who ran the Material Control section in the 154th Consolidated Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (154 CAMRON). Wally’s service began in the 1950s and he served ...
Read More Check Six – 1980s: Wallace Whang
This undated photograph shows Samuel “Sam” Pacarro. Considering he is wearing fatigues, a good guess the photograph was taken in the 1980s. Sam served for many years and retired from ...
Read More Check Six – 1980s: Samuel Pacarro
This undated photograph shows Gar Pilgram, who served as a Weapon Systems Officer (WSO), during the 199th Fighter Squadron’s F-4 Phantom era (1976–1987). A Weapon Systems Officer (WSO), nicknamed “Wizzo“, is an air flight officer ...
Read More Check Six – F-4 Era: WSO Gar Pilgram
This undated photograph shows Lt Col Tai Sung Hong briefing a Korean Air Force officer who is seated in the F-4C Phantom simulator. Over the years, the 154th Wing hosted ...
Read More Check Six – Early 1980s: Korean AF Guest
The 201st Combat Communications Group deployed to Team Spirit exercise in Korea from the late 1970s through the early 1990s. These photograph show 291st Combat Communications Squadron members unloading clothing ...
Read More Check Six – 1984: 291st Combat Communications Squadron Supports Korean Orphanage
The 199th Fighter Squadron flew with the Marines from Marine Corps Base Hawaii during the F-4 Phantom era. This undated photograph shows a typical end of exercise beer and pupu ...
Read More Check Six – 1980s: Exercise Parties
This undated photograph shows Melvyn Taira and some members of his avionics shop. In the photograph are (L-R): George Matsumoto, Melvyn Taira, Val Nakahara, Lawrence Lum, Eric Wada, unknown, Ronald ...
Read More Check Six – 1980s: Mel Taira and his crew
During the 1980s, the 201st Combat Communications Group recruiters created recruiting brochures. These brochures listed benefits and had photographs of unit members and equipment. They were a important part of ...
Read More Check Six – 1980s: 201 CCGP Recruiting
