There certainly are many different places were some foreigners tend to gather from time to time. The facility is also used as a civil airport. Terms & Conditions | Im in Ubon now (January 8, 2016) and I believe a friend of mine here is the Prajuab who assisted in your adoption. Recent photos taken of Ubon Air Force Base (Photographer Unknown) The Print Shop is open! [14], In April 1966 4 AC-47 Spooky gunships were deployed to Ubon for interdiction operations over Laos. Was the 435th the munitions squadron? I was at Ubon 68/69 during first Sapper attack. The ONLY info i have about Ubon is from you guys on this thread. Looking forward to Part 2. There is no doubt NOAA had to hire 3 or 4 people to replace you over there. A pair of RF-4C aircraft flying overhead to commence landing at Ubon Royal Thai Air Force Base during Vietnam War. Currently live in Pikeville, Tn. [17][15]:105 By April 1969 the 16th SOS accounted for 44 percent of all trucks destroyed in Laos while flying only 3.7 percent of the sorties. [20] On 13 May 1972 8th TFW F-4s equipped with laser-guided bombs succeeded in dropping a span of the Thanh Ha Bridge which had been unscathed despite hundreds of previous attacks. Want to file a claim as I have kidney and likely lung cancer and want to get it on record for the benefit of my wife should anything happen so she can file for benefits. It remained at Ubon until 14 June when it was transferred to Tan Son Nhut Air Base. Those were the days. If any one is interested, all of the photos I took of Ubon are located on http://www.lastcow.smugmug.com go to military pictures password is thailand. The 601st Combat Photo Flight, Det 3, Ubon "The Rat Pack" (Al Sterling's Website Currently In-Progress) The 601st Photo Flight publication "Rodent Review" 1968-69 Ubon Royal Thai Air Base,Thailand.Home of the "Wolf Pack" - YouTube This video is dedicated to all those who flew with, fought with, maintained and supported the 8th Tactical Fighter. LOL. (Two other Thai bases where my law firm has heard of successful proof of Agent Orange exposure is Ramuson and Phu Mu). I recall it being used extensively to clean electronics components throughout the whoke 4 years in the AF. I spent a lot of time at the Corsair Club. Would love to post this on my blog, Ubon Tales. It was locked up securely that night, I guess. I need any help I can get. (Ha! (U.S. Air Force photo) Commentary - Robin Olds: Wolf Pack hero, legacy THE THAI RELATIVES KNOW VIRTUALLY NOTHING ABOUT FARANG PLACES EXCEPT BIG C, LOTUS AND ROBINSONS. My name Rey Duran served during Col Olds and James, 2-1967 thru 2-1968. Privacy Policy | Links October 1972 73. I also dont understand why this is not noted in Ubon history. If anyone knew my father during that time I would love to hear from you. This second edition was published by USARPAC (United States Army Pacific) on November 1, 1969. I need an Email address so I can attach this 30 page pdf file, Has my email not come through to you yet? WIsh I had 100 baht for every time we played Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is or Beginnings! As the command base for 7/13AF in Thailand, Udorn RTAFB played a lead role in accomplishing the objectives of the United States in fulfilling its policy in Southeast Asia. I would love to see the photos. We worked the 6:00 pm 6:00 am shift 6 days a week (sometimes 7 days). Ubon RTAFB. Thanks, Grant Hernandez. We Werent There. U.S. Air Force Veterans who served on Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) bases at U-Tapao, Ubon, Nakhon Phanom, Udorn, Takhli, Korat, and Don Muang, near or on the air base perimeter anytime between February 28, 1961 and . On the night of the mortar attack I was Red 5 Line Delivery pulling two trailers of Sparrows & Sidewinders off the line back to the Missile Shop. Dang! As a former load crew trainer on B-52s at Minot, and having gone through F-4 training at Homestead, I was assigned to the training crew at Ubon shortly after my arrival, so Im sure I met most of you guys who were at Ubon in 1970. The King of Thailand. Ubon RTAFB was established in the 1950s. I was told I made to much to qualify. Just started looking at the history of the tour and read your stories has brought back many memories. Plotters marking board, scope operator, senior director and combat information sector controller at radar sets. For me, I was scared, kneeling there on the floor writing. I RETURN AS OFTEN AS THE THAI WIFE WILL ALLOW. Tags: Ubon Spectre Gunship more . Exactly when ????? I do still have many pictures from my tour to Ubon and also some from short hops to to other bases as well as my R&R to Bangkok and Pattau beach with a few of my buds. Were you there when Bob Hope came. The Phantom Phlyer had a story about this sapper attack, someone must have a copy? Thai air police controlled access to the bases, along with USAF Security Police, who assisted them in base defense using sentry dogs, observation towers, and machine gun bunkers. We Lived. Major Mack speaks about the 552nd Airborne Early Warning Control Wing, at Ubon Air Base in Thailand. My name is Christina Bienvenu Dawson, Baton Rouge, LA. Work was one thing but I thoroughly enjoyed entertaining our people at the Sampan Club (I believe that was the name of the place! Cpl Steeley USMC Post was not sent - check your email addresses! Good day. Maps and Photos of bases used by the USAF in Thailand During the Vietnam Era One of the most frequent requests I receive from veterans who served in Thailand is for a map of the base the veteran served at during the Vietnam era. Again, all not sure how this sight works and dont want to occupy all space with my individual case and requests so, will try to contact administrator about this before continuing forward. Hes name was Bill. There is a site on Facebook called Ubon vets,its a closed site, you might want to check it out, hey , Ill be talking to later, glad you connected. maxhightForP2 = 16126; I would like to talk to you. Good to hear from you after 44 years! I was on the top floor of the Ubon hotel recently for a cold one while the sun went down. [13]:99. Thank you, thank you, John ! Privacy Policy2023 CriticalPast LLC. I had a great time and intend to go again next year. The B52 base at Utapao, 90 miles southeast of Bangkok, was attacked Jan. 9, and three of the huge bombers were slightly damaged, according to official accounts. Not to say we havent done it just that it is easier and quicker when you are the one answering our questions. Unit of Service: 357th Tactical Fighter Squadron; 497th Fighter Squadron; 8th Tactical Fighter Wing. Visitors can view aircraft and exhibits that convey the U.S. Air Force's involvement in the war. SFC (Ret) Patricia Babcock, CVSO. VDHA Officers; Unit Directors; Events . I think they were TDY from NKP but I may be wrong. Im picking my old brain to remember your full name but can also recall Yarborough, and Shaw too?? hightForP2 = 330 Ubon Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand Ubon RTAFB, Thailand | The Flight of BARON 52 On February 5, 1973, an EC-47Q electronic warfare collection aircraft tail number 43-48636, call-sign BARON 52, flying out of Ubon RTAFB, Thailand was shot down over Saravane Province, Laos, about 50 miles east of the city of Saravane. I really hope some other people can find this service and get in touch with people like I did. Where: Thailand When: Early 1966 Ownership: This image is considered to be in the public domain Caption Part two with more about life in Ubon and photos of the city will follow shortly. Was in the 435th 7/67-7/68 and never saw napalm or A-1s in revetments. I was stationed at Ubon with the 408th on the 130 Gunships (still remember most of the tail numbers)and the bomb dump from Oct. 69 Oct 70. This page has a wealth of information, photos, and perhaps even people who knew your husband. I served as an Electronics Warfare Technician from 70-71. Film downloaded from returning U.S. Air Force RF-4C aircraft at Ubon Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, Cockpit view of approach for landing at Ubon Royal Thai Air Force Base in Thailand. Thai Air Force T 28, don't ever remember them doing much, buzz the flight line every now and then. Any info you have would be appreciated as we know so little about him. The F-4D had improved radar-bombing capabilities and could deploy the AGM-62 Walleye television-guided bomb, but replaced the AIM-9 Sidewinder with the infra-red AIM-4 Falcon which proved to be inferior. There was an attack in jun 69 also and when I arrived in sept , all new guys got assigned to fence repair details. Close to the hooches, the area was mowed and a little further out from the camp, maybe 70 yards or so, they sprayed out of 55 gallon drums with what looked like bung hole pumps.The heat of the day (98 105 degrees) and breezes carried the oily stench toward the hooches and, no doubt, some of that mist blew through the hooch screen half walls while we were out on the ramp during the day. Historic HD videos of Udorn Air Force Base Thailand 1969 from CriticalPast are royalty-free and available for immediate download. Hide. Gerry. SADLY, MY WIFE DOES NOT SHARE MY FONDNESS OF UBON. In addition several AC-130 gunships were deployed to Takhli from the 8th TFW at Ubon. On March 29, 1973, the command transferred to Nakhon Phanom Royal Thai Air Base, Thailand, and accepted dual responsibility as the US Support Activities Group and 7 AF. We are now told that the Americans have at last admitted to spraying the base perimeter with agent Orange. The following photos are of the full scale attack on January 13, 1970. I have one for Udorn, but cannot locate one for Ubon. 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I recall that attack. ECM shop Sept. 69-70. They flew the F-4C and D Phantom II's on various missions from CAP to CAS. Im sorry to hear youre having trouble with VA, too. He talks about giving radar assistance to all friendly areas, providing border warning and emergency assistance. I enjoyed reading your post. Even better if you have photos! I happened to be on duty at the time of that attack. In Cambodia the USAF carried out a massive bombing campaign to prevent the Khmer Rouge from taking over the country. if you have unexplained disease, cancer, ischaemic heart disease, rashes that wont go away or strange cancers, look at your service history. Our three kids are all grown, young adults now and have fb accounts so thats an option to get in loop but AO claim in my name of course, if ever granted, our 3 kids would get their much deserved back pay so sad that they never had a Dad while growing up. 408th MMS Gun shop,,9/69-70,,6/71-72,,I remember the F4 that crashed into bungalow, some of my previous posts may have been jacob thomas or jake, I was also there for jan 70 Sapper attack, and June 72,, if you are interested check out VSPA.COM,, and check on Thailand bases. The accords effectively ended United States military operations in North and South Vietnam. EC-121 tail with Air Defense Command insignia. If they werent successful then we would have been issued ammo for our M16s. It wasnt uncommon for a VC attack to happen at one of the US installations in Thailand. Assigned to the 555th Tactical Fighter Squadron, the 'Triple Nickel', stationed at Udorn Royal Thai Air Force Base, then Capt. Radar technician checks equipment. We flew a lot of CBU-52, 58 & 71 all used the SUU-30 dispenser. (Ret.) Ubon RTAFB. Most foreigners tend to keep to themselves out in the country side with the occasional jaunt into the big smoke for supplies but there are enough around at the places mentioned above that I am sure will keep you amused in one way or another! I need some help if anyone was there please let me know. . While doing a little research on Rice Bugs of Thailand, I chanced upon this blog page for John Bemiss. Pingback: Looking for her parents from the Vietnam War era in Ubon Ratchathani, can you help? Best wishes. [13]:91, On 11 August 1967, the 8th, 355th and 388th Tactical Fighter Wings conducted a raid on the Paul Doumer railroad and highway bridge in Hanoi. Many more memories from there and TDYs I went on. Does any one else remember this incident? The facility is also used as a civil airport. You are ALL heroes in my eyes! Some bad stuff. Landed Da Nang 1968 in May, transfered Udorn Dec. 68, then extended and off to Ubon. Living & travelling in Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand, Laos & Kununurra in the Kimberley, Australia. Good and bad. The crew consists of 18 member team. Worked at the off base bomb dump. I served boots on the ground in Vietnam so my claimed got approved for my diabetes. Ubon was considered (by the USAF) to be a viable target and we worked a lot to ensure the perimeter was secure, especially after dark. We used old bomb crates and plywood to make rooms for 4 guys. Did not talk about it . Thanks! Sorry I have no pictures, I wish I had taken some. Last night he located a buddy that was stationed with him but unfortunately he passed away last month. Aircraft parked at the air base. I dont want to overtake this wonderful blog/thread with my requests, responses & replies. If you dont mind me asking, what % did they (VA) compensate you? Had an absolutely gorgeous wife. Major Mack speaks about the 552nd Airborne Early Warning Control Wing, at Ubon Air Base in Thailand during College Eye airborne radar surveillance mission. Contact Us | Michael E Courtney Nov 69. An aircraft flies over houses and trees in Thailand as it approaches runway number 5 at Ubon Air Base for landing. Hi Christina, I was at three bases, Da Nang RVN, Udorn, Ubon. Col. Chappy James. His memory is shot too. Hi, Jake please read my comment above in response to Virgil Flaherty. [1] It is in the city of Udon Thani in northeastern Thailand and is the main airport serving the city and province. 1968-1969. AGENT ORANGE SUCKS. He was later stationed @ Eglin FL when I was there and we used to party on the weekends. Location of Service: Lackland Air Force Base, Florida; Moody Air Force Base, Georgia; McConnell Air Force . Air strikes by the USAF peaked just before the deadline, as the Khmer National Armed Forces engaged a force of about 10,000 Khmer Rouge encircling Phnom Penh. 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