Based on the Phantom’s paint scheme, this photograph was taken in the late 1970s. This two-ship looks like they are in preflight checks. Pilots and WSOS are in the aircraft. ...
Read More Check Six – Late 1970s: F-4C Phantoms on the Flightline
History
When the 199th Fighter Squadron converted from the Republic P/F-47 Thunderbolts to the North American F-86 Sabres, they also received “several” two seat Lockheed T-33 Shooting Star jets. Thought its ...
Read More Check Six – 1950s: T-33 T-Bird
On April 14, 2010, Maj. Gen. Darryll Wong, then-the Hawaii Air National Guard commander, hosted a informational briefing for former commanders. Among the retired commander attending were Edward “Rick” Richardson ...
Read More Check Six – 2010: HIANG Commanders Briefing
This undated photograph shows James Suzuki working on a wheel repair. He was one of the aircraft mechanics who help maintain the F-102 Delta Daggers and F-4C Phantoms. Because of ...
Read More Check Six – 1980s: James Suzuki
Kurt Johnson was a distinguished member of the 199th Fighter Squadron, and the Hawai‘i Air National Guard. Kurt joined the Air Force in 1951. After his commissioning and receiving his pilot ...
Read More Check Six: Kurt Johnson
This undated photograph shows then-Capt Richard Shimomura. During his Hawaii Air National Guard career, he served in mission support positions in the 154th Wing and Hq, Hawaii Air National Guard.
Leroy “Stringer” Perry completed his fini flight on April 30, 1997. Stringer flew F-102 Delta Daggers, F-4D Phantoms and F-15 Eagles with the 199th Fighter Squadron. As usual, there were ...
Read More Check Six – 1984: Leroy Perry’s Fini Flight
John “JC” Chun provided the following photographs In 2002, the Hawaii Air National Guard began upgrading their F-15 engines to the newer Pratt & Whitney F100-PW-220(E). The 220 engine eliminated ...
Read More Check Six – 2002: F-15 Eagle Engine Upgrades
We can’t explain exactly why, but astonishing things tend to happen aboard the 203rd Air Refueling Squadron’s historic aircraft, ‘Hoku 0329.’ While supporting a Central Command mission in 2016, Majors ...
Read More New 203 ARS Command Team
This undated photograph shows Gordon Martin at his retirement ceremony. It was a Sunday afternoon ceremony on the Ewa side of the Building 3400. As technician, Gordon was a leader ...
Read More Check Six – Late 1980s: Gordon Martin Retires
