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Check Six – F-4 Era: Flight Simulator Crew

Posted on Mar 17, 2022 in 1960's, 1970's, 1980's, 1990's, Check Six

Continuing aircrew training includes time in the flight simulator. During the early and mid-1980s, the pilots and weapon systems officer (WSOs) of the 199th Fighter Squadron used the F-4C simulator. ...
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Check Six – Phantom Era: Unknown Awards

Posted on Feb 28, 2022 in 1960's, 1970's, 1980's, 1990's, Check Six

This undated photograph shows Alan “Bizzare” Robinson, Michael “Boss” Tice and Michael “Mick” Melich. Asked Boss and Mick for comments about this photograph:

Check Six – Late 1970s: F-4C Phantom

Posted on Feb 25, 2022 in 1970's, Check Six

The 199th Fighter Squadron flew McDonnell Douglas F-4C Phantoms from 1976 through 1987. When the 199th Fighter Squadron converted to the Phantoms, it was a pivot point in the unit’s ...
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Check Six – 2014: F-22 Raptor Facility Dedication

Posted on Feb 16, 2022 in 2010's, Check Six

The Daniel K. Inouye Fighter Squadron Operations Facility & Aircarft Maintenance Facility was dedicated on August, 20, 1914. The hanger/maintenance facility was another milestone in the conversion upgrade to the ...
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Sunset on the Fighter Flightline

Posted on Feb 13, 2022 in 1960's, 1970's, History

This undated photograph was taken by MSgt Ronald Biho, who served in the Public Affairs officer during the F-4C Phantom era.

Check Six – 2008: Mr. & Mrs. Scott Hoadley

Posted on Feb 4, 2022 in 2000's, Check Six

Stanley “Ossum” Osserman‘s promotion ceremony was held at the Governor’s Ceremonial Room on October 20, 2008. Among the guests were Scott “Rats” Hoadley and his wife Donna. Rats was a ...
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Check Six – 1976–1987: The F-4C Phantom Era

Posted on Jan 27, 2022 in 1970's, 1980's, Check Six

The 199th Fighter Squadron flew the McDonnell Douglas F-4C Phantom II from 1976–1987. The F-4C was a workhorse tactical fighter-bomber during the Vietnam War. It could also be used as an effective interceptor ...
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Check Six – F-4 Era: WSO Gar Pilgram

Posted on Jan 10, 2022 in 1970's, 1980's, Check Six

This undated photograph shows Gar Pilgram, who served as a Weapon Systems Officer (WSO), during the 199th Fighter Squadron’s F-4 Phantom era (1976–1987). A Weapon Systems Officer (WSO), nicknamed “Wizzo“, is an air flight officer ...
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Check Six – Early 1980s: Korean AF Guest

Posted on Dec 22, 2021 in 1980's, Check Six

This undated photograph shows Lt Col Tai Sung Hong briefing a Korean Air Force officer who is seated in the F-4C Phantom simulator. Over the years, the 154th Wing hosted ...
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Check Six – Early 1950s: Pilot Recruiting

Posted on Dec 10, 2021 in 1950's, Check Six

This undated photograph shows a North American Aviation F-86E Sabre on the University of Hawai‘i, Mānoa campus. The 199th Fighter Squadron transitioned from Republic Aviation F-47N Thunderbolts into the jet ...
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