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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: Ronald Biho’s Orientation Flight

Posted on Apr 19, 2022 in 1960's, 1970's, 1980's, 1990's, Check Six

This undated photograph shows Edward “Easy” Pickering and Ronald Biho and was taken early in the F-4 Phantom era because of the paint configuration. Easy was likely a Capt or maybe a Maj at ...
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Check Six – F-4 Era:

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

This undated photograph shows a McDonnell Douglas F-4C Phantom waiting to launch. Under the left wing is an orange tow target. It looks like the Phantom is flying out of ...
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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: Henry Chang

Posted on Mar 31, 2022 in 1960's, 1970's, 1980's, 1990's, Check Six

This undated photograph show Henry “Uncle” Chang working on a F-4C Phantom. Henry started Hawaii Air National Guard career in maintenance complex and later cross trained to become a flight ...
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Check Six – F-4 Era: Geraldo Gapol

Posted on Mar 30, 2022 in 1960's, 1970's, 1980's, 1990's, Check Six

This undated photograph shows Geraldo Gapol working in the Weapons Shop. Gerald served many years as a technician before his retirement.

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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Retiree Update: William “Hammer” Ladd

Posted on Mar 27, 2022 in Retiree Update

Retiree News recently reconnected with William “Hammer” Ladd. Hammer flew with the 199th Fighter Squadron during the F-4 and F-15 eras. His recent email provided the following comments: My apologies to ...
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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 – Late 1970s: George Stone

Posted on Mar 19, 2022 in 1970's, Check Six

This undated photograph shows Daniel “Stoney” Stone during his preflight. The 199th Fighter Squadron flew F-4C Phantoms from 1976 through 1987. We believe the photograph is from the late 1970s ...
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