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Greeting an old friend

Retired Col. Stan Lockley shares a moment with his former aircraft, the F-105 Thunderchief, at the Air Force Armament Museum Aug. 26. The 86th-year-old Lockley, a former vice commander of both the 33rd (Tactical) Fighter Wing and the 96th Test Wing, was one of the first Air Force pilots to complete 100 combat missions over North Vietnam. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

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Greeting an old friend

On Jan. 23 1966, then-Capt. Stan Lockley receives a hand shake after completing 100 combat missions over North Vietnam. The retired colonel visited the Air Force Armament Museum Aug. 26 to see his old friend, the F-105 Thunderchief, located inside the museum. The 86-year-old Lockley is a former vice commander of both the 33rd (Tactical) Fighter Wing and the 96th Test Wing and was one of the first Air Force pilots to complete 100 combat missions over North Vietnam. (Courtesy photo)

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Former 33rd, 96th vice commander visits friend at museum

Published Aug. 26, 2014