Personalities assemble in front of the F-86 "Big Kahuna," at Sembach AB Germany.

From L-R:

• Lt. Col. Dick Johnson - Sabre project officer
• Col. James O. Gassman - base commander
• Pam Frazier - HQ 17th AF secretary
• Maj. Gen. John Giraudos - 17th AF commander
• Col. John Reddoch - 17th AF DO

Circa 1973

Original Photo's and commentary by Joe Sheringo