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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)
Chapter 5 "A One Armed Carrier Landing"
This page has five pilot pictured, picture taken on Jan 15 1951 just 5 days before Capt Agan Last flight. This picture is the last picture taken of Capt Agan and I want to than Lt Col Tooker for sharing the original picture with us. It is also in this album.
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)
Shot for my illustrative assignment for class, had a lot of fun with this shoot once I got going with it.
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 Powązki Military Cemetery....
A two ship flight of Rafale's from Airbase 118 Mont de Marsan - callsign " Rayak 41 / 42 " were to peform a flyby over Blagnac airport when this Rafale ( Rayak 41 ) declared an emergency and requested fire services. Once he had landed he was escorted by 3 trucks to his parking spot. This vehicle stayed with the jet as the problem was related to a fuel over heating issue. This Rafale B F4 is the latest version in the fighters constant modernization. The aircraft is currently being tested / evaluated by the CEAM which stands for Centre d'Expertise Aérien Militaire (Air Warfare Center) at Mont de Marsan. 30-FU, Rafale B 354 is the first of two test aircraft for the fighter trials squadron ECE 1/30 “Côte d'Argent” and will be used to begin training.
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)
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)
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)
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
Manifestation Femmes de l'Air et de l'Espace les 7 et 8 mars 2009 au Musée de l'Air et de l'Espace du Bourget
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)