• Jan 1 -- NAF
has 30 aviation officers, 5 other officers, 457 enlisted and 37 aircraft
consisting of 1 NA-1G, 1 NA-4C, 3 A-4C, 2 A-4E, 1 NA-4E, 3 TA-4F, 1
A-4F, 1 TF-10B, 1 F-4B, 1 A-7A, 1 NA-6A, 1 F-8H, 4 DF-8F, 1 F-8E, 1
UH-34J, 2 DT-28B, 1 C-117D, 1 C-47H, 1 C-131F, 1 NTF-9J, 4 QF-9J, 1
QF-9G, 1 T-33B, 1 UH-1E, 1 OV-10A & 1 leased CN-210. VX-5
has 28 aviation officers, 8 other officers, 215 enlisted and 15 aircraft
consisting of 3 A-7A, 3 A-7B, 1 F-4B, 2 TA-4F, 2 A-4F, 1 F-4J, 2 A-4E &
1 US-2A. The Aero Club had 1 T-34B.
• July 1 -- NAF
has 32 aviation officers, 5 other officers, 471 enlisted and 56 aircraft
consisting of 1 NA-4C, 3 A-4C, 1 NA-4E, 2 A-4E, 1 A-4F, 3 TA-4F, 1 NA-6A,
1 A-7A, 4 DF-8H, 2 F-8H, 2 F-4B, 1 OV-10A, 1 NA-1G, 1 UH-1E, 1 UH-34J,
2 DT-28B, 1 C-47H, 1 C-117D, 1 C-131F, 1 NTF-9J, 1 QF-9G, 12 QF-9J,
1 T-33B, 10 QT-33A & 1 leased CN-210. VX-5 has 28 aviation
officers, 7 other officers, 287 enlisted and 14 aircraft consisting
of 1 US-2A, 2 TA-4F, 2 A-4E, 2 A-4F, 1 A-4C, 1 F-4B, 1 F-4J, 1 A-7A &
3 A-7B. The Aero Club had 1 T-34B.
| 1Q |
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Follow-Me truck |
NAF China Lake Dodge Power Wagon Follow-Me truck,
China Lake, circa 1969. Official U.S. Navy photo.
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U-11A Aztec 149069 |
NAS Alameda U-11A Aztec BuNo 149069, China Lake,
circa 1969. Official U.S. Navy photo.
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TF-10B Skyknight 127074 |
NAF China Lake TF-10B Skyknight BuNo 127074, China
Lake, circa 1969. Official U.S. Navy photo.
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A-6A Intruder BuNo 149936 |
NAF China Lake A-6A Intruder BuNo 149936, TAG pod,
China Lake, 06 January 1969. Official U.S. Navy photo.
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Chief Tony Trujillo |
NAF China Lake's Chief Anthony "Tony" Trujillo
(c) one of the few remaining non-commissioned officers
to wear Navy wings of gold is shown receiving a plaque
from Mort Bergren, Douglas Aircraft Representative,
in recognition of Trujillo's 10,000 logged flying hours
in multi-engine piston transports. Trujillo was also
congratulated for his achievement by NAF CO Capt. L.
A. Dewing, China Lake, 17 January 1969. NAF TA-4F Skyhawk
BuNo 152848 in the background. Rocketeer photo.
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Jack Billups |
Jack Billups (r), Head of SHRIKE Instrumentation,
talks to Capt. Noah W. Gokey, Head of PME-118 of the
Navy's Electronics System Command, when he visited the
NWC VHF Telemetry facilities involved in the Navy's
UHF Conversion program, China Lake, 17 January 1969.
Rocketeer photo.
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ZUNI FFAR pod |
NAF China Lake NA-4C Skyhawk BuNo 145063, ZUNI FFAR
pod, China Lake, 19 January 1969. Official U.S. Navy
photo.
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XF4D-l Skyray BuNo 124587 |
One of several historically significant aircraft
at China Lake, XF4D-l Skyray BuNo 124587 was the second
of two such aircraft that were made. At one time it
held two world airspeed records and was the original
test bed for the famous GE J79 Engine according to Cdr.
J. H. "Jake" Robcke, NAF Projects Officer.
China Lake 31 January 1969. Rocketeer photo.
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Walleye FA |
NAF China Lake A-4F Skyhawk BuNo 154172, Walleye
FA, Hot Line, China Lake, 31 January 1969. Official
U.S. Navy photo.
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A-4F Skyhawk BuNo 154172 |
NAF China Lake A-4F Skyhawk BuNo 154172, Walleye
FA, 31 January 1969. Official U.S. Navy photo.
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Walleye FA catapult simulation |
NAF China Lake A-4C Skyhawk BuNo 148437, Walleye
FA catapult simulation, China Lake, 4 February 1969.
Official U.S. Navy photo.
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Walleye FA catapult simulation |
NAF China Lake A-4C Skyhawk BuNo 148437, Walleye
FA catapult sim., China Lake, 4 February 1969. Official
U.S. Navy photo.
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Walleye FA catapult simulation |
NAF China Lake A-4C Skyhawk BuNo 148437, Walleye
FA catapult sim., China Lake, 4 February 1969. Official
U.S. Navy photo.
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AC1 Bernard J. Condon |
NAF China Lake AC1 Bernard J. Condon at work in the
control tower, China Lake, 14 February 1969. Rocketeer
photo by PH2 D. E. Hart.
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Walleye FA catapult test |
NATF Lakehurst A-4B Skyhawk BuNo 142089, Walleye
FA catapult test, Lakehurst, 17 Feb 1969. Official U.S.
Navy photo.
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Radiometry tracker |
USAF T-39 Sabreliner, radiometry tracker, China Lake,
12 March 1969. Official U.S. Navy photo.
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SNIPE |
NAF China Lake TA-4F Skyhawk BuNo 152848, SNIPE,
China Lake, 20 March 1969. Official U.S. Navy photo.
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Recognition and praise |
NAF China Lake CO Capt. L.A. Dewing and (l-r): ATC
G. Inmon, Avionics; AMSC R. Campbell, Airframes; and
AQC R. Gomez, Fire Control, pose in front of C-47H Skytrain
BuNo 12414 as recognition and praise was given to their
three shops for excellent records achieved in performing
their duties without a lost-time accident during the
past year, China Lake, 21 March 1969. Rocketeer photo.
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Target Department recognition |
NAF China Lake CO Capt. L.A. Dewing presents an Accident
Prevention Commendation to Target Department Cdr. F.W.
Bustard in recognition of their excellent record achieved
in performing their duties without a lost-time accident
during the 12 consecutive month period ending November
18, 1968. China Lake, 28 March 1969. Rocketeer photo.
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| 2Q |
|
A-4E Skyhawk BuNo 152072 |
NAF China Lake A-4E Skyhawk BuNo 152072, Snoopy,
Shrike missile & driver ready to go, China Lake,
07 Apr 1969. Official U.S. Navy photo.
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A-4F Skyhawk BuNo 154172 |
NAF China Lake A-4F Skyhawk BuNo 154172, Scott AFB,
12 April 1969. Photo by J. Wible, Mike Wilson collection.
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Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce |
A member of the Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce deplanes
at the NAF Terminal Thursday, April 24 1969. The group,
26 in all, arrived in seven light planes. NWC XO Captain
R. Williamson II briefed the men on the mission of the
Center. Rocketeer photo.
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NWC Representatives |
Representatives of NWC flew to Bakersfield recently
where they were met by members of the Kern County Board
of Trade. Being greeted at Meadows Field in Bakersfield
are Capt. L.A. Dewing, NAF CO; Capt. C.W. Fritz, VX-5
CO; Capt. R. Williamson, II, NWC XO; Capt. K.C. Abplanalp,
Public Works Officer; Capt. Chas. Lee, Supply Officer;
Capt. G.W. Jauchler, Senior Medical Officer; and Capt.
Jackson McKinney, Dental Officer, 25 April 1969. Rocketeer
photo.
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A-6A Intruder BuNo 149953 |
NAF China Lake A-6A Intruder BuNo 149953, CONDOR,
China Lake, 25 April 1969. Official U.S. Navy photo.
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SHRIKE missile launch |
NAF China Lake QF-9 Cougar BuNo unknown, SHRIKE missile
launch, China Lake, 25 April 1969. Official U.S. Navy
photo.
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A-4F Skyhawk BuNo 154172 |
NAF China Lake A-4F Skyhawk BuNo 154172 and many
other interesting displays will be awaiting visitors
on Armed Forces Day. Left to right, AOAN R.A. Plank
and AO2 R.O. Plotkin check-out the Skyhawk while AO1
G.D. Beale "stands by" with a NC-5, China
Lake, 25 April 1969. Rocketeer photo.
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XF4D-1 Skyray BuNo 124587 |
XF4D-1 Skyray BuNo 124587 is being readied for Armed
Forces Day by (l-r) AE1 B. Paradise, AE1 D. Reid, AA
D. Lee, AZ3 J. Matthews, and AN J. Parcellin. This aircraft
has held two world airspeed records and was the original
test bed for the famous GE J-79 engine, China Lake,
02 May 1969. Rocketeer photo.
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Certificates of Advancement |
VX-5 Vampires CO Capt. Charles W. Fritz presented
Certificates of Advancement to (1st row, l-r), YN3 Bruce
Lund, ADJ1 James Bullis, AT3 Glenn Daubert, AQF2 T.
F. Bitowski, AE3 William Gullstad. In the 2nd row, l-r,
are AE3 Gerald Longman, AO2 Larry Fitton, YN3 Mike Dehen, &
PN3 Garry Black, China Lake, 02 May 1969. Rocketeer
photo.
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Plane Captain of the Month |
ADJ-3 James A. Nord is being congratulated by NAF
China Lake CO Capt. L. A. Dewing, upon his being selected
Plane Captain of the Month by NAF and his advancement
in rate to ADJ-3, China Lake, 02 May 1969. In the background
is NA-1G Skyraider BuNo 132598. Rocketeer photo.
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Static displays |
XF4D-l Skyray BuNo 124587, at left, and F11F-1F Tiger
BuNo 138647, at right, were recently rehabilitated
by the men from NAF in time to be used as static displays
for the recent Armed Forces Day celebration. Left to
right, are: AMH-1 J.H. Walker; ADJ-3 C.E. Stambaugh;
ADJ-3 F.W. Carlberg; AMS-3 G.A. Wagner; AN J.E. Glover;
AMH-2 D.B Inskeep; AMH-2 G.D. Smith; AMS-3 M.R. Schuttenberg;
AMH-2 C.P. Pilgrim; AMSAN D.D. Barr; AMS-3 G.L. Snyder;
AMH-2 D.E. Rice, and AMH-1 W.F. Soloway. NAF China Lake
Capt. L.A. Dowing is on the right, China Lake, May 1969.
Rocketeer photo.
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TF-9J Cougar BuNo 142441 |
NAF China Lake TF-9J Cougar BuNo 142441, north side
of hangar 3, China Lake, 17 May 1969. Photographer unknown.
|
A-4E Skyhawk BuNo 149969 |
NAF China Lake A-4E Skyhawk BuNo 149969, Walleye
FA, China Lake, 09 May 1969. Official U.S. Navy photo.
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A-7A Corsair II BuNo 152656 |
NAF China Lake A-7A Corsair II BuNo 152656, Walleye
FA, Hot Line, China Lake, 09 May 1969. Official U.S.
Navy photo.
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F-4J Phantom II BuNo 151000 |
VX-5 Vampires F-4J Phantom II BuNo 151000, XE-21,
China Lake, 09 May 1969. Official U.S. Navy photo.
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A-4A Skyhawk BuNo 137814 |
Visitors to the Center on Armed Forces Day will be
among the first to view the culmination of a long-term
plan to place former NAF China Lake A-4A Skyhawk BuNo
137814 in Switzer Circle, China Lake, 09 May 1969. Rocketeer
photo.
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DT-28B drone controller |
NAF China Lake DT-28B drone controller, probably
BuNo 137663, & Chuck Sussman, China Lake, 17 May
1969. Former NAS Olathe A-4A Skyhawk BuNo 137825, 7K-130,
in the background. Photo by Chuck Sussman.
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C-131F Samaritan BuNo 141028 |
NAF China Lake C-131F Samaritan BuNo 141028, China
Lake, 17 May 1969. Photo by Chuck Sussman.
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NAF China Lake Hot line |
NAF China Lake F-4B Phantom II and DF-8F Crusader
line, China Lake, 17 May 1969.L-r: F-4B BuNo 151435,
DF-8F Crusader BuNo 143699, DF-8F Crusader BuNo 145351,
DF-8F Crusader BuNo 143813 and A-6A BuNo 149936. Photo
by Chuck Sussman.
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VX-5 Vampires flight line |
VX-5 Vampires flight line, China Lake, circa May
1969. L-r" A-4 Skyhawk, TA-4F Skyhawk BuNo 153500, XE-1,
TA-4F Skyhawk BuNo 152862, XE-2, A-7B Corsair XE-10 &
A-7B Corsair XE-12, China Lake, 17 May 1969. Photo by
Chuck Sussman.
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UH-34J Sea Horse BuNo 145676 |
NAF China Lake UH-34J Sea Horse BuNo 145676, China
Lake, 17 May 1969. Photo by Chuck Sussman.
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TA-4F Skyhawk BuNo 153500 |
VX-5 Vampires TA-4F Skyhawk BuNo 153500, XE-1 with
VX-5 A-4E Skyhawk BuNo 152015, XE-6, in the background,
China Lake, 17 May 1969. Photo by Chuck Sussman.
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NAF Red Bird line |
L-r: NAF China Lake QT-33A drone BuNo 155928, QF-9J
Cougar drone BuNo 141193, TF-9J Cougar BuNo 142441 and
unidentified QF-9 Cougar drone, China Lake, 17 May 1969.
Photo by Chuck Sussman.
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F-8 Crusader |
Unknown NAF China Lake F-8 Crusader & Chuck Sussman,
China Lake, 17 May 1969. Photo by Chuck Sussman.
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Blue Angels flight line |
Blue Angels F-4J Phantom flight line, China Lake,
17 May 1969. Photo by Chuck Sussman.
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Ordnance demo |
Ordnance demo, AFD 1969, China Lake, 17 May 1969.
Photo by Chuck Sussman.
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Test Area sign |
Test Area sign, Enter only on Official Business,
China Lake, 17 May 1969. Photo by Chuck Sussman.
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TA-4F Skyhawk BuNo 153500 |
VX-5 Vampires TA-4F Skyhawk BuNo 153500, XE-1, Pax
River, circa 1969. Photographer unknown.
|
QF-9J Cougar BuNo 141193 |
NAF China Lake QF-9J Cougar drone BuNo 141193, Roosevelt
Roads, circa 1969. Photo Mike Wilson collection.
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TF-10B Skyknight BuNo 127074 |
NAF China Lake TF-10B Skyknight BuNo 127074, west
side of hangar 3, China Lake, 17 May 1969. Photographer
unknown via C.T. Robbins.
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NA-1G Skyraider BuNo 13259 |
NAF China Lake NA-1G Skyraider BuNo 132598, south
of the line shack, China Lake, 17 May 1969. Photographer
unknown via C.T. Robbins.
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DT-28B Trojan BuNo 137633 |
NAF China Lake DT-28B Trojan BuNo 137633, China Lake,
17 May 1969. Photographer unknown via C.T. Robbins.
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T-33B Seastar BuNo 141549 |
NAF China Lake Redbirds T-33B Seastar BuNo 141549,
China Lake, May 1969. Photo by H. R. Muir via C.T. Robbins.
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XF4D-1 Skyray BuNo 124587 |
XF4D-1 Skyray BuNo 124587, Armed Forces Day,
Armitage Field, NAF China Lake, May 1968. Photo from
K. Staples.
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A-4E Skyhawk BuNo 152015 |
VX-5 Vampires A-4E Skyhawk BuNo 152015, XE-6, tail
close-up, Edwards AFB, 18 May 1969. Photo from Clay
Jansson Collection, courtesy A. Romano
www.navarchives.com
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A-4E Skyhawk BuNo 152015 |
VX-5 Vampires A-4E Skyhawk BuNo 152015, XE-6, on
the Edwards AFB flight line next to KA-3B Skywarrior
BuNo 138974, NP-015, May 1969.
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TA-4F Skyhawk BuNo 152848 |
NAF China Lake TA-4F Skyhawk BuNo 152848, SNIPE,
hangar 3, China Lake, 21 May 1969. Official U.S. Navy
photo.
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A-4A Skyhawk BuNo 137814 |
Ordnancemen from the NAF Hot Line are shown putting
the finishing touches to six Snakeye Bombs that were
mounted on the center station of A-4A Skyhawk BuNo 137814
that is now gracing Switzer Circle. The wing stations
are holding Rockeyes. AO2 Tom Mowen (l), Gary Castor
(Code 5563) and AOC Booth complete the work. Other Ordnancemen
who took part were AO2 Gary Peebles and AO2 Bill Bailey,
China Lake, 23 May 1969. Rocketeer photo.
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TF-9J Cougar BuNo 142441 |
NAF China Lake TF-9J Cougar BuNo 142441, China Lake,
May 1969. Photographer unknown.
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Pneumatic isolation pads |
Nick Schneider adjusts the air pressure to the pneumatic
isolation pads on signal from Al Herbert. Each test
table in the new lab is individually mounted on concrete
pads weighing 4,000 pounds each. These pads are supported
by three servoed pneumatic pads which act as shock absorbers.
These pads are required to prevent vibrations from indigenous
traffic from coupling into the delicate instruments
during test operations, China Lake, 30 May 1969. Rocketeer
photo.
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Hot
Line |
NAF China Lake A-4F Skyhawk BuNo 154172, Walleye,
Hot Line, China Lake, 04 June 1969. NAF A-7A Corsair
II BuNo 152656 and NAF DF-8F Crusader BuNo 143813 at
left and unknown USAF F-4D Phantom II at right. Official
U.S. Navy photo.
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Code 5533 Electronic Technicians |
Code 5533 Electronic Technicians Dan Childers &
George Barker get ready for a trip to the NAF Hot Line
to perform telemetry preflight checks for a Sidewinder
firing, China Lake, 06 June 1969. Rocketeer photo.
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1969 Camaro |
This 1969 Camaro (in front of A-4A Skyhawk BuNo 137814)
is the grand prize to be given away by the Navy Relief
Society in a drawing to be held June 28 at Bennington
Plaza. China Lake, 13 June 1969. Rocketeer photo.
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Automatic Formation Drone Control System |
The Automatic Formation Drone Control System is situated
at the MSQ-51 Target Radar site at the Naval Air Facility.
The computer, tracking error detector, and slave and
lead Consoles are housed in the trailer, China Lake.
13 June 1969. Rocketeer photo.
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Drone Control van |
Curt Bryan, (standing) Project Manager of the Automatic
Formation Drone Control Program, directs operations
in the Control van at the NAF facility. Also shown are
Bill Lalor (foreground) who is operating the lead drone
control console, and Don Sherman and Terry Hern, who
are operating the slave control console and the Tracking
Error Detector, China Lake, 13 June 1969. Rocketeer
photo.
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BQM-34A Ryan Firebee |
Proportional controlled BQM-34A Ryan Firebee Drone
mounted under the wing of a DP-2E Neptune launch aircraft.
This BQM-34A was one of the drones used to demonstrate
the capability of the Automatic Formation Drone Control
(AFDC) system, China Lake, 13 June 1969. Rocketeer photo.
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Thomas F. Bitkowski |
VX-5 Vampires Aviation Fire Control Technician Second
Class Thomas F. Bitkowski (r) is shown being congratulated
by VX-5 XO Cdr. Joseph J. Braun after reenlisting with
the Navy for another six year tour, thereby earning
reenlistment bonuses totaling $8,757.54, China Lake,
13 June 1969. Rocketeer photo.
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Walleye FA |
NAF China Lake A-4F Skyhawk BuNo 154172, Walleye
FA China Lake, 20 June 1969. Official U.S. Navy photo
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A-4F Skyhawk BuNo 154172 |
NAF China Lake A-4F Skyhawk BuNo 154172, Walleye
FA China Lake, 20 June 1969. Official U.S. Navy photo.
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F-8A Crusader BuNo 145351 |
NAF China Lake F-8A Crusader BuNo 145351, China Lake,
20 June 1969. Official U.S. Navy photo.
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F-4J Phantom II BuNo 153812 |
VX-5 Vampires F-4J Phantom II BuNo 153812, XE-8,
China Lake, 20 June 1969. Official U.S. Navy photo.
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USAF F-4D Phantom |
USAF F-4D Phantom Walleye II, China Lake, 25 June
1969. Official U.S. Navy photo.
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A-6A Corsair II BuNo 152656 |
NAF China Lake A-6A Corsair II BuNo 152656, UHF pod,
China Lake, 26 June 1969. Official U.S. Navy photo.
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XO Cdr. J.D. Eden |
NAF China Lake XO Cdr. J.D. Eden is piped over the
side at retirement ceremonies held Friday, June 27,
at NAF Morning Quarters in hangar 3. Rocketeer photo.
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Navy League tour |
A group of boys that will tour the Center under the
auspices of the Navy League pose in front of C-54Q Skymaster
BuNo 56525, Elmendorf AFB, 27 June 1969. Rocketeer photo.
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Corsair II Snakeyes |
VX-5 Vampires A-7A Corsair II BuNo 152673, XE-15,
loaded with Snakeyes, Hotline, China Lake, 1969. Photo
by K. Savage.
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A-7A Corsair II BuNo 152673 |
VX-5 Vampires A-7A Corsair II BuNo 152673, XE-15,
VX-5 F-4 Phantom II, and NAF F-8D Crusader BuNo 147057,
hotline, China Lake, 1969. Szekley NC-5 aircraft electrical
power units in front of the aircraft. Photo by K. Savage.
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Final check |
NAF China Lake A-4E Skyhawk BuNo 152072 with the
Snoopy nose art in the foreground as VX-5 Vampires A-7A
Corsair II BuNo 152673, XE-15, with a load of Snakeyes
gets its final check, Hotline, China Lake, 1969. Photo
by K. Savage.
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A-4E Skyhawk BuNo 149655 |
VX-5 Vampires A-4E Skyhawk BuNo 149655, XE-2, Hotline,
China Lake, 1969. Photo by K. Savage.
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F-4J Phantom II BuNo 153812 |
VX-5 Vampires line crew taking advantage of the shade
provided by F-4J Phantom II BuNo 153812, XE-8, Hotline,
China Lake, 1969. Photo by K. Savage.
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A-6E Intruder BuNo 155590 |
VX-5 Vampires A-6E Intruder BuNo 155590, XE-18, with
practice bombs an a MER, location unknown,
June
1969. Photo by Clay Jansson, courtesy A. Romano
www.navarchives.com
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| 3Q |
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A-4C Skyhawk BuNo 145069 |
NAF China Lake A-4C Skyhawk BuNo 145069, MAU-116
pod, China Lake, 01 July 1969. Official U.S. Navy photo.
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MAU-116 pod |
NAF China Lake A-4C Skyhawk BuNo 145069, MAU-116
pod, China Lake, 01 July 1969. Official U.S. Navy photo.
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A-6A Corsair II BuNo 152656 |
NAF China Lake A-6A Corsair II BuNo 152656, Walleye
FA & Snakeye, China Lake, 02 July 1969. Official
U.S. Navy photo.
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USAF F-4D Phantom |
Unknown USAF F-4D Phantom, Walleye's, Hot Line, China
Lake, 02 July 1969. NAF China Lake A-4F Skyhawk in the
background. Official U.S. Navy photo.
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X-931 Firebomb |
An X-931 Firebomb (CBU-72 / BLU-73/B Fuel/Air
Explosive (FAE)) on a TER on the inboard pylon of an
NAF China Lake A-4E Skyhawk (probably BuNo 148613),
NWC China Lake, 29 July 1969. Official U.S. Navy
photo by H. Hoshii. |
X-931 Firebomb |
An X-931 Firebomb (CBU-72 / BLU-73/B Fuel/Air
Explosive (FAE)) without a warhead, NWC China Lake,
29 July 1969. Official U.S. Navy photo by H. Hoshii.
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Ejection seat test |
View of a quadruple ejection seat test from a mock-up
of the cockpit of an EA-6B Prowler at SNORT, NWC China
Lake, 07 August 1969. Official U.S. Navy photo.
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A-4F Skyhawk BuNo 154179 |
VX-5 Vampires A-4F Skyhawk BuNo 154179, XE-4, China
Lake, August 1969. Photo by Chuck Sussman.
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A-4F Skyhawk BuNo 154179 |
VX-5 Vampires A-4F Skyhawk BuNo 154179, XE-4, in-flight,
circa 1969. Photo from Ray Powell.
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UH-34J Sea Horse BuNo 145676 |
NAF China Lake UH-34J Sea Horse BuNo 145676, China
Lake, August 1969. Photo by Chuck Sussman.
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A-7A Corsair II |
VX-5 Vampires A-7A Corsair II BuNo unknown, China
Lake, August 1969. Photo by Chuck Sussman.
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U.S. Army L-20 Beaver |
U.S. Army L-20A/U-6A Beaver & Larry Powers, China
Lake, 1969. Photo from Larry Powers.
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U.S. Army L-20 Beaver |
U.S. Army L-20A/U-6A Beaver & Larry Powers, China
Lake, 1969. Photo from Larry Powers.
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OMD Line Check Crew |
OMD Line Check Crew pre-flight NAF China Lake TA-4F
Skyhawk BuNo 152848. Shown are AN Art Jensen, in cockpit;
AN G. Kinsley, underneath cockpit; AN F. Obias, under
wing: AA A. Jackson, on wing next to fuselage, and ADJAN
R. Krakoskie, also on wing, China Lake, 15 August 1969.
Rocketeer photo by PHAN Maurice Dias.
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LCdr. "Zip" Zirbel |
VX-5 Vampires LCdr. "Zip" Zirbel gives
thumbs up sign as he prepares to taxi out in A-7C Corsair
II BuNo 156745, China Lake, 15 August 1969. Rocketeer
photo by PHAN Maurice Dias.
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OMD Powerplants Check Crew |
OMD Powerplants Check Crew pull a J-52 engine from
an NAF China Lake A-4E/F Skyhawk in preparation for
a periodic maintenance check, China Lake, 15 August
1969. Rocketeer photo by PHAN Maurice Dias.
|
OMD Safety and Survival Shop |
OMD Safety and Survival Shop AMEAA R. Pickard and
AMEAN J. Cotter adjust the face curtain on an ejection
seat, China Lake, 15 August 1969. Rocketeer photo by
PHAN Maurice Dias.
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OMD Airframes shop |
OMD Airframes shop AMH-2 G.D. Smith drills screw-mounts
for a bracket, China Lake, 15 August 1969. Rocketeer
photo by PHAN Maurice Dias.
|
OMD Metal Shop |
OMD Metal Shop AMS-3 E. Hanson is shown operating
a band saw located in the Metal Shop, China Lake, 15
August 1969. Rocketeer photo by PHAN Maurice Dias.
|
AOD Powerplants Division |
AOD Powerplants Division ADJ-3 D. Johnson, left,
ADJ1 D. Bauer, center, and AN R. Hughes, on the right,
are making repairs on an A-7 Corsair II TF30P8 jet engine,
15 August 1969. Rocketeer photo by PHAN Maurice Dias.
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OV-10A Bronco BuNo 155446 |
Two separate line crews are engaged in loading ordnance
and preflighting OV-10A Bronco BuNo 155446. Left to
right, ADR2 C. Pope, ADRAN L. Powers, ADR3 R. Smaniotto,
and ADJAN M. Overton, China Lake, 15 August 1969. Rocketeer
photo by PHAN Maurice Dias.
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OMD Line Check Crew |
OMD Line Check Crew swarm over NAF China Lake F-8H
Crusader BuNo 147922 as they make a routine post flight
check. Left to right AMEAA R. Pickard; ADJC G. Shearer;
AT1 F. Pooler; AQB-3 R. Ehlers; AQB-2 F. Schiefen; AN
T. Seiss; ADJAN T. Dost, and AE-2 G. L. Johnson, China
Lake, 15 August 1969. Rocketeer photo by PHAN Maurice
Dias.
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AH-1 Sea Cobra |
AH-1 Sea Cobra BuNo unknown, China Lake, August 1969.
Photo by Chuck Sussman.
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AH-1 Sea Cobra |
AH-1 Sea Cobra BuNo unknown, China Lake, August 1969.
Photo by Chuck Sussman.
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OV-10A Bronco BuNo 155446 |
OV-10A Bronco BuNo 155446, & HH-1K Iroquois BuNo
unknown, China Lake, August 1969. Photo by Chuck Sussman.
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Runway 21 |
Armitage Field, runway 21, China Lake, August 1969.
Photo by Chuck Sussman.
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VX-5 jet shop |
VX-5 Vampires F-4J Phantom II BuNo 153812, XE-8,
and VX-5 jet shop, China Lake, 1969. L-r: H. Namett,
Jeaul Greene, Joe Silva, K. Chudy, Lt., Chief B. Villegas,
Charles Sussman, Harold Kern, Willie G. Stewart &
Charles Brakefield. Photo from Jeaul Greene.
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VX-5 AT Shop |
VX-5 Vampires F-4J Phantom BuNo 153812, XE-8, and
VX-5 AT shop, China Lake, 1969. L-R: Lawrence, ATC Horn,
C. Moore, AT3 D. McKay, Hogan, AT3 T. Hanson and AN
R.K. Stevens. Photo from Ken Anderson, ATCS (RETD)
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Point
Bravo |
Point Bravo, aka B mountain, China Lake, 1969. Photo
©K. Savage.
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Steve "Crash" Rainey |
Steve "Crash" Rainey, Jumpmaster of the
China Lake Sky Divers Club, floats gently to earth following
a jump from a NAF China Lake C-117D, China Lake, 05
September 1969. Rocketeer photo.
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VX-5 awards presentation |
VX-5 Vampires CO Capt. Charles W. Fritz presented
a variety of awards to the men in the photograph at
a personnel inspection held August 29 in Hangar One.
L-r: AMS1 Jack Williams; ATC Charles F. Carter; AEC
George L. Horn; ST3 Renato Salas Endozo; AO2 Sammie
L. Kelley and Lt. James R. Walker. VX-5 officers making
the awards are, l-r, LCdr. E. C. Parker; LCdr. D. Monger
and Capt. Fritz. Rocketeer photo.
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RAdm. A.S. Goodfellow |
RAdm. A.S. Goodfellow, COMOPTEVFOR, in rear of VX-5
Vampires TA-4F BuNo 153500, is shown prior to his first
flight in this type of aircraft. Capt. C. W. Fritz,
VX-5 CO, took the Admiral up during his whirlwind tour
of the Test and Evaluation Squadron. Two unidentified
VX-5 line crew assist the officers, China Lake, 05 September
1969. Rocketeer photo.
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Low altitude test firing |
A specially constructed fifty-foot tower, especially
designed to withstand helicopter operation, was built
by Code 30 for low altitude test firing. In this test,
the target was demolished and the tower was hardly damaged.
For this test, a surplus UH-19G helicopter (BuNo 138588)
was provided by NAF, 12 September 1969. Rocketeer photo.
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Capt. C.W. Fritz |
VX-5 Vampires CO Capt. C.W. Fritz is shown pulling
the officers of VX-5 with a tail hook, in preparation
for the annual "Tailhook" reunion in Las Vegas,
October 3 to 5. VX-5 intends to win the coveted participation
award with a 100% showing, China Lake, 19 September
1969. Rocketeer photo.
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VX-5 Vampires pilots |
Bernard Smith, right, of McDonnell aircraft, presents
VX-5 Vampires pilots LCdr Zip Zirbel, center, and co-pilot
USMC Maj. Bill Stein, left, with a model of the aircraft
following their Mach II flight, China Lake, 19 September
1969. Rocketeer photo.
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A-4F Skyhawk BuNo 154172 |
NAF China Lake A-4F Skyhawk BuNo 154172, Walleye
II, China Lake, 20 September 1969. Official U.S. Navy
photo.
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NA-4E Skyhawk BuNo 148613 |
NAF China Lake NA-4E Skyhawk BuNo 148613, FAE LS,
China Lake, 23 September 1969. Official U.S. Navy photo.
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Lt. Jim Maslowski |
NAF China Lake Lt. Jim Maslowski, Free Fall Weapons
Project Officer, sits astride the cockpit of F-4B Phantom
BuNo 149452 shortly after confirmation arrived notifying
him that he had been selected as the newest member of
the famed Blue Angels Flight Demonstration Team, China
Lake, 26 September 1969. Rocketeer photo.
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New rates |
ATN-3 David McKey, SD-2 Rnato Endozo, AEC Fred Akins &
AZ-3 Tom Williams receive their new rates from VX-5
Vampires CO Capt. Charles W. Fritz in hangar 1, 14 September
1969. Rocketeer photo.
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Cloud seeding |
Cessna 401, cloud seeding, China Lake, 26 September
1969. Official U.S. Navy photo.
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Sidewinder 1C |
NAF China Lake F-8A Crusader BuNo unknown, Sidewinder
1C, China Lake, 01 October 1969. Official U.S. Navy
photo.
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A-7A Corsair II BuNo 152656 |
NAF China Lake A-7A Corsair II BuNo 152656, Walleye
II Mk-5 fit, hangar 3, China Lake, 03 October 1969.
Official U.S. Navy photo.
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A-4C Skyhawk BuNo 147781 |
NAF China Lake A-4C Skyhawk BuNo 147781, Walleye
II Mk-5 fit, hangar 3, China Lake, 03 October 1969.
Official U.S. Navy photo.
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Dr. William B. McLean |
Among the dignitaries present for Secretary Chafees
arrival at China Lake was Dr. William B. McLean, former
NWC technical director, 04 October 1969. NWC Commander
Capt. M.R. Etheridge at right. Rocketeer photo.
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Interservice Cooperation |
Real Interservice Cooperation occurred recently when
Marine Major Bill Slein (l) and Air Force Major Jerry
Hoblil flew VX-5 Vampires F-4J Phantom BuNo 153812,
XE-8. Both officers are attached to VX-5 as Liaison
Officers representing their respective services, China
Lake, 10 October 1969. Rocketeer photo.
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Navy Day |
VX-5 Vampires led by Cdr. Creighton, Blandy Ave.,
China Lake, Navy Day, 13 October 1969. Photo from Ken
Anderson.
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Navy Day |
VX-5 Vampires led by Cdr. Creighton, Blandy Ave.,
China Lake, Navy Day, 13 October 1969. Photo from Ken
Anderson.
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A-4C Skyhawk BuNo 147781 |
NAF China Lake A-4C Skyhawk BuNo 147781, Walleye
release & fuel jettison, 22 Oct 1969. Official U.S.
Navy photo.
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1969 Tailhook trophy |
VX-4 Evaluators CO Capt. J.R. Foster delivers the
1969 Tailhook trophy to VX-5 Vampires CO Capt. C.W.
Fritz and VX-5 XO Cdr. Bert H. Creighton. VX-4 and VX-5
tied in the competition for the award and VX-5 will
hold the trophy during November, China Lake, 07 November
1969. Rocketeer photo.
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P-3B Orion BuNo 152749 |
VP-10 Red Lancers P-3B Orion BuNo 152749, LD-32,
Harpoon seeker pod, China Lake, 17 November 1969. Official
U.S. Navy photo.
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Harpoon seeker pod |
VP-10 Red Lancers P-3B Orion BuNo 152749, LD-32,
Harpoon seeker pod, China Lake, 17 November 1969. Official
U.S. Navy photo.
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Walleye drop |
NAF China Lake A-7A Corsair II BuNo 152656, Walleye
drop, 26 November 1969. Official U.S. Navy photo.
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OV-10A Bronco ED-210 |
VMO-1 OV-10A Bronco ED-210 with CBU-55 FAE , Panama,
circa 1969. Official U.S. Navy photo.
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FAE ground test |
CBU-55 FAE ground test, Panama, circa 1969. Official
U.S. Navy photo.
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FAE ground test |
CBU-55 FAE ground test, Panama, circa 1969
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Air-to-Surface Weapons team |
The civilian-military team of Air-to-Surface Weapons
Branch of the Test Department from NMC Point Mugu are
shown in front of an A-6 cockpit at Michelson Lab. during
their recent visit, China Lake, 05 December 1969. Rocketeer
photo by PH2 D.E. Hart.
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Lt. Virg Kempenaar |
NAF China Lake Lt. Virg Kempenaar is shown above
at the controls of a target drone that has been modified
to include a television camera in its nose. Flight controls
in the drone are linked to this set-up which is located
in the Target Radar trailer, China Lake, 05 December
1969. Rocketeer photo.
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A-7A Corsair II BuNo 152656 |
NAF China Lake A-7A Corsair II BuNo 152656, Walleye
II, Hot Line, China Lake, 10 December 1969. Official
U.S. Navy photo.
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ARBS cockpit |
A-4 Skyhawk ARBS cockpit, China Lake, 12 December
1969. Official U.S. Navy photo.
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Flying Club Cessna C-150F Skyhawk |
China Lake Flying Club Cessna C-150F Skyhawk N8714S
and Art Jensen at the Inyokern Airfield, December 1969.
Photo from Art Jensen.
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C-131F Samaritan 141028 |
NAF China Lake C-131F Samaritan BuNo 141028, China
Lake, circa 1969. Official U.S. Navy photo.
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TA-4F Skyhawk 153503 |
NAF China Lake TA-4F Skyhawk BuNo 153503 preparing
to refuel an A-4F Skyhawk BuNo 154172, 01 January 1970.
Official U.S. Navy photo.
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C-124 Globemaster 53-0015 |
USAF C-124 Globemaster s/n 53-0015, China Lake, circa
1969. Official U.S. Navy photo.
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C-123 Provider 54-0569 |
USAF C-123 Provider s/n 54-0569, China Lake, circa
1969. Official U.S. Navy photo.
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Pave Knife |
AN/ALQ-10 Pave Knife, circa 1969. Official U.S. Navy
photo from R. Powell.
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Capt. Thornton |
Capt. J.O. Thornton (r) Aviation Ordnance Officer
and Administration Officer for the Marine Corps Liaison
Office at NWC, receives a sword from his commander,
Col. K.P. Rice, at retirement ceremony December 31.
Capt. Thornton retired with 22 years of service. Rocketeer
photo.
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