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A B-1B Lancer model airplane hangs in the lobby of the Joe D. Brown IV Mission Training Center on Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, Aug. 17, 2023. Ellsworth is one of two bases in the United States Air Force housing and employing the B-1B. The model was donated by Mr. Don Peck, which is one of 192 models that decorate the mission training center. (U.S. Air Force photo by Spc3 Adam Olson)

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Mr. Don Peck (Left), a former U.S. Air Force Fire fighter, visits the Joe D. Brown IV Mission Training Center at Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, Aug. 17, 2023. Throughout the tour, Peck shared stories from his time serving. Peck was invited to tour the mission training center to commemorate his donations of model airplanes to the facility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Spc3 Adam Olson)

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Mr. Don Peck (Left), a former U.S. Air Force firefighter receives a tour of the Joe D. Brown IV Mission Training Center in which he donated many model airplanes at Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, Aug. 17, 2023. The facility personnel have decorated the building with the models, organizing them by branch of service, era of use and country of origin. Aircraft in this corner of the facility were all flown in the same time period and could feasibly have flown together in real life. (U.S. Air Force photo by Spc3 Adam Olson)

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A Douglas Dauntless model airplane sits on display at the Joe D. Brown IV Mission Training Center on Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, Aug. 17, 2023. These models are organized and spread throughout the facility for visiting trainees to view as they conduct their training. Most of the model planes are hung from the ceiling as if in flight, however if they were modeled with landing gear deployed, they were most likely placed on a shelf or table as if parked. (U.S. Air Force photo by Spc3 Adam Olson)

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Mr. Don Peck (Left) and Mr. Jim Everton (Center), both former Ellsworth Airmen, visit the Joe D. Brown IV Mission Training Center at Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, Aug. 17, 2023. Mr. Peck constructed and donated most of the model planes currently hung at the facility. Peck began his model hobby in high school and has done so for the past 75 years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Spc3 Adam Olson)

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Mr. Don Peck (Right) and Mr. Jim Everton (Center), both former Airmen of Ellsworth experience a B-1B simulation program on Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, Aug. 17, 2023. This B-1B Weapon System Trainer is used to ensure pilots keep their skills sharp. Peck and Everton received the rare opportunity to operate a simulated B-1B. (U.S. Air Force photo by Spc3 Adam Olson)

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An A-10 Thunderbolt model airplane hangs in the Joe D. Brown IV Mission Training Center on Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, Aug. 17, 2023. This model, like many others in the training center, were hand-made by Mr. Don Peck and then donated to the facility. The models that decorate the facility are a constant mention for first-time visitors who are elated by their addition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Spc3 Adam Olson)

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Col. Derek Oakley, 28th Bomb Wing commander, presents a print of a B-1B Lancer to Mr. Don Peck at Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, Aug. 17, 2023. Peck donated a large collection of model planes to the Joe D. Brown IV Mission Training Center, a facility used to train B-1B Lancer pilots. Peck later commented this was the best day of his life. (U.S. Air Force photo by Spc3 Adam Olson)

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Ellsworth Gives Tour to Mr. Don Peck, Avid Donator of Models

Published Aug. 24, 2023
By Specialist 3 Adam Olson
Joe D. Brown IV Mission Training Center

ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. -- A B-1B Lancer model airplane hangs in the lobby of the Joe D. Brown IV Mission Training Center on Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, Aug. 17, 2023. Ellsworth is one of two bases in the United States Air Force housing and employing the B-1B. The model was donated by Mr. Don Peck, which is one of 192 models that decorate the mission training center. (U.S. Air Force photo by Spc3 Adam Olson)

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