Tag: Jarrett “Deke” Carr

Hawaii Air National Guard photograph From the HANG 25 – History of the Hawaii Air National Guard booklet: The 154th Fighter Group competed with six other Air Guard F-102 units in the September 1962 Ricks Trophy Event at Tyndall AFB,…

Hawaii Air National Guard photograph This undated photograph was taken outside the 199th Fighter Squadron operations building in Area 65 on Hickam AFB.  The squadron relocated to Building 3400 in 1960.  Retiree News asked Edward “Rick” Richardson, the retired Adjutant General for his…

Hawaii Air National Guard photograph This undated photograph shows two unidentified Airmen in the 199th Fighter Squadron operations center. If you click to enlarge the photograph, you will see some familiar names including Carlos Bonham, the 199 FS commander, Jarret “Deke” Carr, Paul…

Hawaii Air National Guard photograph For many years, a F-86E Sabre static display greeted you as you entered the 154th Wing compound. The 199th Fighter Squadron flew Sabres from 1954-1958. Many notiable fighter pilots began their flying careers during the…

Hawaii Air National Guard Photograph This undated photograph shows 199th Fighter Squadron pilots in front of a Douglas B-26 Invader bomber. Back row (L-R): 1st Lt Carlos W. Bonham, Capt. Alfred G. Shaheen, 2d Lt Letwell P.A. Duvauchelle, 1st Lt…