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A U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon from the New Jersey Air National Guard's 177th Fighter Wing in Egg Harbor Township, N.J., prepares for takeoff during a training exercise on Jan 9, 2015 as seen by a night vision lens. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Amber Powell/Released)
Royal Canadian Air Force Capt. Iain Hannam, pilot, 409th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Canadian Forces Base Cold Lake, Alberta, Canada, performs an engine start up sequence on a CF-18 Hornet jet during Maple Flag in Edmonton/Cold Lake, Alberta, Canada, June 03, 2014. Maple Flag is an international exercise designed to enhance the interoperability of C-130 aircrews, maintainers and support specialists in a simulated combat environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Matthew Smith/Released)
U.S. Air National Guard Airmen from the 169th Fighter Wing at McEntire Joint National Guard Base, South Carolina, along with retired unit pilots, "Silver Foxes," family and friends upheld a fighter pilot tradition called the "nickel on the grass," August 8, 2020, to remember Maj. Richard 'Guns' Garin, a pilot with the 157th Fighter Squadron. This tradition is held in the highest regard and servces a a final salute to a fallen aviator. Garin passed away on July 28 after a valiant struggle with a sudden, severe medical complication. Garin enlisted in the SCANG in 2002 as a life support technician while attending the University of South Carolina. After graduating in 2006, he was competitively selected for an F-16 fighter pilot position. A veteran of multiple combat tours to the Middle East, Garin dedicated his life to the service of others. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Mackenzie Bacalzo, 169th Fighter Wing Public Affairs)
Story from The Hook Summer 1989 issue by Maj Al Grasselli who served with Capt Agan and was awarded a second Distinguished Flying Cross Oct 2001 for his efforts in trying to save Capt Agan. Thank You Major Grasselli for your service and efforts. Bruce Agan & Family
U.S. Air National Guard Airmen from the 169th Fighter Wing at McEntire Joint National Guard Base, South Carolina, along with retired unit pilots, "Silver Foxes," family and friends upheld a fighter pilot tradition called the "nickel on the grass," August 8, 2020, to remember Maj. Richard 'Guns' Garin, a pilot with the 157th Fighter Squadron. This tradition is held in the highest regard and servces a a final salute to a fallen aviator. Garin passed away on July 28 after a valiant struggle with a sudden, severe medical complication. Garin enlisted in the SCANG in 2002 as a life support technician while attending the University of South Carolina. After graduating in 2006, he was competitively selected for an F-16 fighter pilot position. A veteran of multiple combat tours to the Middle East, Garin dedicated his life to the service of others. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Mackenzie Bacalzo, 169th Fighter Wing Public Affairs)
U.S. Air National Guard Airmen from the 169th Fighter Wing at McEntire Joint National Guard Base, South Carolina, along with retired unit pilots, "Silver Foxes," family and friends upheld a fighter pilot tradition called the "nickel on the grass," August 8, 2020, to remember Maj. Richard 'Guns' Garin, a pilot with the 157th Fighter Squadron. This tradition is held in the highest regard and servces a a final salute to a fallen aviator. Garin passed away on July 28 after a valiant struggle with a sudden, severe medical complication. Garin enlisted in the SCANG in 2002 as a life support technician while attending the University of South Carolina. After graduating in 2006, he was competitively selected for an F-16 fighter pilot position. A veteran of multiple combat tours to the Middle East, Garin dedicated his life to the service of others. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Mackenzie Bacalzo, 169th Fighter Wing Public Affairs)
U.S. Air Force Maj. Phillip Stein, an F-16 fighter pilot from the New Jersey Air National Guard's 177th Fighter Wing, inspects his F-16C Fighting Falcon aircraft prior to takeoff at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Tucson, Ariz. Feb. 22, 2014. Pilots take one last look around the aircraft to ensure its readiness before they taxi to the runway. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Shane Karp/Released)
This is a replica Spitfire MkIIa in the colours of P7370 ZP-A, an aircraft of 74 Squadron, as flown by Adolph 'Sailor' Malan in the Battle of Britain. Malan finished the war as a Group Captain with 27 confirmed 'kills', 7 shared, 2 unconfirmed and 3 probables.
they call me a rare candy
i take it it to another level
being good is feeling bad
so go prepare for trouble
(to protect the world from devastation
to unite all peoples within our nation
to denounce the evils of truth and love
to extend our reach to the stars above)
living in a world right outside of sight
surrender now or prepare to fight
rockin' like team rocket
bombs tick tick tockin' in my pocket
and so i guess this is the end
because i'm blasting off again
(that's right)
U.S. Air National Guard Airmen from the 169th Fighter Wing at McEntire Joint National Guard Base, South Carolina, along with retired unit pilots, "Silver Foxes," family and friends upheld a fighter pilot tradition called the "nickel on the grass," August 8, 2020, to remember Maj. Richard 'Guns' Garin, a pilot with the 157th Fighter Squadron. This tradition is held in the highest regard and servces a a final salute to a fallen aviator. Garin passed away on July 28 after a valiant struggle with a sudden, severe medical complication. Garin enlisted in the SCANG in 2002 as a life support technician while attending the University of South Carolina. After graduating in 2006, he was competitively selected for an F-16 fighter pilot position. A veteran of multiple combat tours to the Middle East, Garin dedicated his life to the service of others. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Mackenzie Bacalzo, 169th Fighter Wing Public Affairs)
General Stanisław Skalski was Poland's most successful fighter pilot during World War 2, credited with destroying at least 22 German aircraft and damaging others. He claimed the first six of these kills during the German invasion of Poland in 1939 and the remainder in the ranks of the RAF, which he joined after escaping to the west and arriving in Britain in January 1940.
At the end of the war Skalski was offered a commission in the RAF, but decided to return to Poland in June 1947. Initially, he served at the headquarters of the post-war Soviet-dominated Polish Air Force, but was arrested in June 1948 on false charges of espionage and treason - a fate that befell many Polish ex-servicemen who went back to Poland after having fought for the western allies during the war.
In 1949, after a series of brutal interrogations and a show trial, he was condemned to death and spent the next six years awaiting execution. Following the end of the Stalinist era in Poland, his sentence was commuted to life imprisonment, and he was finally released in 1956.
Skalski was soon re-admitted to the Air Force, and in 1972 he ended a distinguished career with the rank of General. He lived at this address from 1956 until his death at the age of 88 in 2004. He is buried in PowÄ…zki Military Cemetery....
U.S. Air National Guard Airmen from the 169th Fighter Wing at McEntire Joint National Guard Base, South Carolina, along with retired unit pilots, "Silver Foxes," family and friends upheld a fighter pilot tradition called the "nickel on the grass," August 8, 2020, to remember Maj. Richard 'Guns' Garin, a pilot with the 157th Fighter Squadron. This tradition is held in the highest regard and servces a a final salute to a fallen aviator. Garin passed away on July 28 after a valiant struggle with a sudden, severe medical complication. Garin enlisted in the SCANG in 2002 as a life support technician while attending the University of South Carolina. After graduating in 2006, he was competitively selected for an F-16 fighter pilot position. A veteran of multiple combat tours to the Middle East, Garin dedicated his life to the service of others. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Mackenzie Bacalzo, 169th Fighter Wing Public Affairs)
U.S. Air National Guard Airmen from the 169th Fighter Wing at McEntire Joint National Guard Base, South Carolina, along with retired unit pilots, "Silver Foxes," family and friends upheld a fighter pilot tradition called the "nickel on the grass," August 8, 2020, to remember Maj. Richard 'Guns' Garin, a pilot with the 157th Fighter Squadron. This tradition is held in the highest regard and servces a a final salute to a fallen aviator. Garin passed away on July 28 after a valiant struggle with a sudden, severe medical complication. Garin enlisted in the SCANG in 2002 as a life support technician while attending the University of South Carolina. After graduating in 2006, he was competitively selected for an F-16 fighter pilot position. A veteran of multiple combat tours to the Middle East, Garin dedicated his life to the service of others. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Mackenzie Bacalzo, 169th Fighter Wing Public Affairs)
U.S. Air National Guard Airmen from the 169th Fighter Wing at McEntire Joint National Guard Base, South Carolina, along with retired unit pilots, "Silver Foxes," family and friends upheld a fighter pilot tradition called the "nickel on the grass," August 8, 2020, to remember Maj. Richard 'Guns' Garin, a pilot with the 157th Fighter Squadron. This tradition is held in the highest regard and servces a a final salute to a fallen aviator. Garin passed away on July 28 after a valiant struggle with a sudden, severe medical complication. Garin enlisted in the SCANG in 2002 as a life support technician while attending the University of South Carolina. After graduating in 2006, he was competitively selected for an F-16 fighter pilot position. A veteran of multiple combat tours to the Middle East, Garin dedicated his life to the service of others. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Mackenzie Bacalzo, 169th Fighter Wing Public Affairs)
U.S. Air National Guard Airmen from the 169th Fighter Wing at McEntire Joint National Guard Base, South Carolina, along with retired unit pilots, "Silver Foxes," family and friends upheld a fighter pilot tradition called the "nickel on the grass," August 8, 2020, to remember Maj. Richard 'Guns' Garin, a pilot with the 157th Fighter Squadron. This tradition is held in the highest regard and servces a a final salute to a fallen aviator. Garin passed away on July 28 after a valiant struggle with a sudden, severe medical complication. Garin enlisted in the SCANG in 2002 as a life support technician while attending the University of South Carolina. After graduating in 2006, he was competitively selected for an F-16 fighter pilot position. A veteran of multiple combat tours to the Middle East, Garin dedicated his life to the service of others. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Mackenzie Bacalzo, 169th Fighter Wing Public Affairs)
U.S. Air National Guard Airmen from the 169th Fighter Wing at McEntire Joint National Guard Base, South Carolina, along with retired unit pilots, "Silver Foxes," family and friends upheld a fighter pilot tradition called the "nickel on the grass," August 8, 2020, to remember Maj. Richard 'Guns' Garin, a pilot with the 157th Fighter Squadron. This tradition is held in the highest regard and servces a a final salute to a fallen aviator. Garin passed away on July 28 after a valiant struggle with a sudden, severe medical complication. Garin enlisted in the SCANG in 2002 as a life support technician while attending the University of South Carolina. After graduating in 2006, he was competitively selected for an F-16 fighter pilot position. A veteran of multiple combat tours to the Middle East, Garin dedicated his life to the service of others. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Mackenzie Bacalzo, 169th Fighter Wing Public Affairs)
Jack Machun served with the 59th Fighter Interceptor Squadron and flew Convair F-102 Delta Daggers. In 1961 his squadron won the William Tell Competition at Tyndale AFB. He also flew the F-80, F-94B. F-102, F-106, F101B and F-4D. Oral History: Jack Machun Oral History on YouTube
---Repository: San Diego Air and Space Museum
U.S. Air National Guard Airmen from the 169th Fighter Wing at McEntire Joint National Guard Base, South Carolina, along with retired unit pilots, "Silver Foxes," family and friends upheld a fighter pilot tradition called the "nickel on the grass," August 8, 2020, to remember Maj. Richard 'Guns' Garin, a pilot with the 157th Fighter Squadron. This tradition is held in the highest regard and servces a a final salute to a fallen aviator. Garin passed away on July 28 after a valiant struggle with a sudden, severe medical complication. Garin enlisted in the SCANG in 2002 as a life support technician while attending the University of South Carolina. After graduating in 2006, he was competitively selected for an F-16 fighter pilot position. A veteran of multiple combat tours to the Middle East, Garin dedicated his life to the service of others. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Mackenzie Bacalzo, 169th Fighter Wing Public Affairs)