C-130 HERCULES. 1983-Present. The Hercules is the workhorse of the Air Force, reliable and dependable KC-135 STRATOTANKER 1993-Present. The Stratotanker is our “gas station” in the sky, giving the Air Force and Air National Guard flexibility. F-15 EAGLE. 1987-Present. With the Eagle, the HIANG’s flown father and faster.F-86 SABRE JET, 1954-1958. The HANG was no longer propelled by props. With this bird we entered the jet age. P-4 7 (later designated F-4 7) THUNDERBOLT. 1947-1954. Our first fighters were affectionately known as JUGs. F-86L. ALL WEATHER INTERCEPTOR, 1958-1961. Took HANG from daytime operations to 24 hours a day.B-26. One of the first aircraft assigned to the HANG along with the T-6 and P-47.F-102 DELTA DAGGER, 1961-1976. The DEUCE served the HANG for 15 years. F4-C PHANTOM, 1976-1987. Extended range and air refueling capability took HANG Pacific-wide.T-6 TEXAN, one of HANC’s early birds. (Pictures from the Five Decades of Service Excellence Hawaii Air National Guard Golden Anniversary 1946-1996)
