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Check Six -Mid 1970s: Gordon Makashima

Posted on May 10, 2022 in 1970's, Check Six

This undated photograph show then-SMSgt Gordon Y. Makashima. He was a senior NCO in the Communications/Armament Electronics branch of the 154th Consolidated Maintenance Squadron. We believe this photograph was taken ...
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Check Six – 1980s: James Suzuki

Posted on May 3, 2022 in 1980's, Check Six

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 ...
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Check Six – Late 1980s: Gordon Martin Retires

Posted on Apr 27, 2022 in 1980's, Check Six

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 ...
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Check Six – F-4 Era: End of Runway Recovery Team

Posted on Apr 26, 2022 in 1960's, 1970's, 1980's, 1990's, Check Six

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 ...
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Check Six – Early 1970s:

Posted on Apr 15, 2022 in 1970's, Check Six

This undated photograph was taken about 50 years ago. It shows David Leong in the cockpit of a Convair F-102A Delta Dagger. Dave and other engine shop airmen were doing ...
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Check Six – F-4 Era: Grant Suzuki

Posted on Apr 8, 2022 in 1960's, 1970's, 1980's, 1990's, Check Six

This undated photograph shows Grant Suzuki workin in the Engine Shop. Grant was a full time technician for most of his Hawaii Air National Guard career. He was part of ...
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Check Six – F-4 Era: Machine Shop

Posted on Mar 29, 2022 in 1960's, 1970's, 1980's, 1990's, Check Six

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 ...
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Check Six – 1980s: Old Friends from Engine Shop

Posted on Mar 25, 2022 in 1980's, Check Six

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 ...
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Check Six – 1980s: Lionel Calvin

Posted on Mar 22, 2022 in 1980's, Check Six

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 ...
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Check Six – F-4 Era: R&R Shop

Posted on Mar 18, 2022 in 1960's, 1970's, 1980's, 1990's, Check Six

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 ...
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