Guardians at Sunrise

Moreno Aguiari
Moreno Aguiari
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A New Jersey Air National Guard F-84F Thunderstreak static display aircraft sits on the grounds of the 108th Wing at sunrise on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., Jan. 11, 2016. The 108th Wing flew the Thunderstreak from 1958 to 1962.

Static display aircraft at sunrise
(U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Matt Hecht/Released)

(U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Matt Hecht/Released)
(U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Matt Hecht/Released)

(U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Matt Hecht/Released)
(U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Matt Hecht/Released)

(U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Matt Hecht/Released)
(U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Matt Hecht/Released)

A New Jersey Air National Guard F-105B Thunderchief static display aircraft sits on the grounds of the 108th Wing at sunrise on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., Jan. 11, 2016. The 108th Wing flew the Thunderchief from 1964 to 1981. This particular aircraft was the first production F-105B built by Republic Aviation in 1957.

(U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Matt Hecht/Released)
(U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Matt Hecht/Released)

(U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Matt Hecht/Released)
(U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Matt Hecht/Released)

(U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Matt Hecht/Released)
(U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Matt Hecht/Released)

 

This work, Static display aircraft at sunrise [Image 1 of 7], by TSgt Matt Hecht, identified by DVIDS, is free of known copyright restrictions under U.S. copyright law.

 

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Born in Milan, Italy, Moreno moved to the U.S. in 1999 to pursue a career as a commercial pilot. His aviation passion began early, inspired by his uncle, an F-104 Starfighter Crew Chief, and his father, a military traffic controller. Childhood adventures included camping outside military bases and watching planes at Aeroporto Linate. In 1999, he relocated to Atlanta, Georgia, to obtain his commercial pilot license, a move that became permanent. With 24 years in the U.S., he now flies full-time for a Part 91 business aviation company in Atlanta. He is actively involved with the Commemorative Air Force, the D-Day Squadron, and other aviation organizations. He enjoys life with his supportive wife and three wonderful children.
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  • I was a crew chief on F 105,F4s AND KC135 aircraft in the 108th NJANG. enjoyed working these aircraft.I retired as a Tsgt.

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