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Check Six – Early 2000s: Old Friends

Posted on Jun 21, 2022 in 2000's, Check Six

This undated photograph show (L-R) Bruce Minato, Fred Higa and Wayne “Wildman” Wakeman. The photograph was probably taken a retirement ceremony in the dining facility. Bruce served his entire technician ...
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Check Six – F-86 Era: Kenny Camera

Posted on Jun 16, 2022 in 1950's, 1960's, Check Six

This undated photograph shows Kenneth “Kenny” Camara (L) and two unidentified maintenance mechanics. They are standing in front of a North American Aviation F-86 Sabre; a fighter jet the 199th ...
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Check Six – F-4 Era: Weapons Loading

Posted on Jun 12, 2022 in 1960's, 1970's, 1980's, 1990's, Check Six

This undated photograph shows the start of weapons loading prior to aircraft launch. The members of the Weapons Shop worked tirelessly to load aircraft on the tarmac. The challenge of ...
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Check Six – 1980s: Fuel Systems Shop

Posted on Jun 10, 2022 in 1980's, Check Six

This undated photograph shows three members of the Fuel Systems Shop in the 154th Consolidated Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. In the photograph are (L-R) Darryl Loo, Gary Doane, and Ronnie Miraflor. ...
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Check Six – 1980s: Friends From the NDI Shop

Posted on Jun 7, 2022 in 1980's, Check Six

As the 199th Fighter Squadron transitioned to the McDonnell Douglas F-4C Phantoms, a new shop was added to the 154th Consolidated Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. The Non-Destructive Inspection (NDI) shop added ...
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Check Six – F-4 Era: Egress Technicians

Posted on Jun 1, 2022 in 1960's, 1970's, 1980's, 1990's, Check Six

This undated photograph shows Michael Montero (left) and an unidentified member working on a McDonnell Douglas F-4C Phantom. Mike served for many years as a full-time technician before leaving the ...
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Check Six – F-4 Era: 4-Ship Returning from a Training Mission

Posted on May 20, 2022 in 1960's, 1970's, 1980's, 1990's, Check Six

This undated photograph show a McDonnell Douglas F-4C 4-ship returning to Hickam AFB after a training mission. A 4-ship Phantom low level flyover was common before landing. Miss the view ...
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Check Six – Late 1970s: F-4C Phantoms on the Flightline

Posted on May 7, 2022 in 1970's, Check Six

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. ...
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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 – 1984: Leroy Perry’s Fini Flight

Posted on Apr 30, 2022 in 1980's, Check Six

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 ...
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