Prior to my visit to DM I'd never even seen a Mohawk before, never mind photographed one. This particular example arrived at AMARG during Dec. 91 and is stored with the PCN/Inventory No. AHYA0113.
This was the only DC-8 variant operated by the USN and was used for electronic warfare tests. Retired to AMARG during Dec. 98 and is stored there with the PCN/Inventory No. AN2C0001.
This Hawkeye is one of the lucky ones as it is preserved on DM's famous 'Celebrity Row'. Arrived at AMARG during March 05 after serving with VAW-77, NAS Atlanta and stored with the Inventory No. AN2E0045.
The white Spraylat protective coating reflects almost all of the sun's heat enabling these extremely expensive pieces of kit to be stored in the desert for long periods with minimal deterioration.
Pictured bashing out some circuits about to touch-and-go from rw23R with a 33rd RQS Pave Hawk in the background ready to set down on the Left. Note the 'Young Tigers' tail band
Pictured slowing down on rw36. Unfortunately my visit to Naha coincided with the rainy season - still it isn't everyday that I get the chance to photograph these a/c ...and they won't be around for that much longer.