160709-N-TE278-033 CORONADO, California (July 9, 2016) Retired Cmdr. Dean "Diz" Laird sits in the rear seat of a T-34C Turbomentor with the "Flying Eagles" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 122. The T-34C marks the 100th aircraft Laird has flown in his 95-year lifetime. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Paolo Bayas/Released) Retired Cmdr. Dean 'Diz' Laird sits in the rear seat of a T-34C Turbomentor (28127452931)

---

Size: 1935px × 1291px
Photo credit: © PJF Military Collection / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

Keywords: -34c, 122, armed, aviation, conflict, dean, diz, fighter, forces, laird, military, squadron, states, strike, turbomentor, united, war