Went to Phang Rang VN next, Oct 67 to May 69. It seems like almost ALL USAF -Thailand vets are having same problem with their AO claims: Proof of proximity. . I enjoyed reading your post. I also have a friend in Bangkok (Gene) who has reunited over 400 Thai citizens with their American birth parents. No. Life in Ubon Ratchathani as a soldier during the Vietnam War, Family life in rural Thailand & Australia, Life in Ubon Ratchathani as a soldier during the Vietnam War. The PTSD got to him in the end though. Exactly when ????? The unit's strength during the entire period was about 150200 men. Im writing a book based on his experiences but unfortunately hed passed away so I cant get more information from him on what life on the base was like. Michael E Courtney Nov 69. Those two boys were about fifteen feet past my station when my exterior wall caught a small arms round. I left on June 20th and the attack took place in July 1969. Hes name was Bill. I hadn't seen . I have type 2 diabetes and I have filed a claim. Plotters marking board, scope operator, senior director and combat information sector controller at radar sets. EC-121 Aircraft parked on ground at Ubon Air Base in Thailand. Thai Air Force T 28, don't ever remember them doing much, buzz the flight line every now and then. There was an attack in jun 69 also and when I arrived in sept , all new guys got assigned to fence repair details. He talks about the 552nd Airborne Early Warning Control Wing Unit. The base received combat pay that month. Hi, 79 Squadron was to assist the Thai and Laotian governments in actions against communist insurgents during the early years of the Vietnam War. Do you remember the name of the club across the street ? Thanks to John Bemiss for sharing those great, old photos! Yellow alert, orange alert, red alert. Skin cancer also seems to be linked to Agent Orange, unfortunately the VA does not recognize the link ( need more studies??) bob longcake, I served at Ubon in 1973-74, and closed the 8thMMS as it had renamed. Remember both sappers attacks jan 70 and June 72 . 1968 to 70, if you can find anyone he knew or knows him from that time, and which barracks he was in, and if near the perimeter, and have them confirm that, it might help. Sometimes, though, its hard to be patient. [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. http://www.vspa.com/ub-bateman-sappers-1969-1970-1972.htm. Dave Watts here. A pair of RF-4C aircraft flying overhead to commence landing at Ubon Royal Thai Air Force Base during Vietnam War. Worked on F4s and helped occasionally with malfunctions on the old B57s. [15]:1569, The 16th SOS also tested 2 Project Black Spot AC/NC-123s beginning in December 1969. Hi Virgil, are you saying that there were actual attacks on personal at the Ubon airport carried out by VC during the war? For a few extra baht they would let us pedal them, they must have read Mark Twain. I too belong to the Ubon Veterans site and it is an excellent site. Join VetFriends To: Reunite with Unit Buddies. I served boots on the ground in Vietnam so my claimed got approved for my diabetes. I have a friend, Mike Stanifer that also worked on F4s in Ubon (72-73). This page has what maps I have obtained from others of the bases used by the USAF in Thailand during the Vietnam era. Base was all dark, and the AP would not let me pass. Any Crew chiefs out there during this time? The 45th flew 1,000+ hours with 24 aircraft over North Vietnam in August 1965. [14], In April 1966 4 AC-47 Spooky gunships were deployed to Ubon for interdiction operations over Laos. There was another attack that no one has mentioned, I remember one night that there as a lot of small arms fire and several aircraft were damaged. Banished huh? It was locked up securely that night, I guess. 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. June 68 thru Oct ; was then transferred to Igloo White till my tour ended in May 69. Radar technician checks equipment. Edsel, Mercury, Galaxy, ? He was with special services and they actually built a nine hole golf course there, clearing out the bamboo and king cobras. Unit of Service: 357th Tactical Fighter Squadron; 497th Fighter Squadron; 8th Tactical Fighter Wing. I was TDY with Blind Bat. My old Air Force buddies and I gathered on the banks of the Ohio River. His memory is shot too. Browse Military Units. I recall that attack. ( She is still my wife.) Good to hear from you after 44 years! Also locations he worked, like where the bombs were etc. Congressional pressure in Washington grew against these bombings, and on 30 June 1973, the United States Congress passed Public law PL 93-50 and 93-52, which cut off all funds for combat in Cambodia and all of Indochina effective 15 August 1973. mortars and trip flares popping off east & south of runway. In addition several AC-130 gunships were deployed to Takhli from the 8th TFW at Ubon. My Account | On 16 September 1974 the USAF forces at Ubon were inactivated and the facility turned over to the Thai Government. A lot of friction when they told us we couldnt wear our 408th MMS hats anymore,, we wore them anyway. Cpl Steeley USMC If I disappear all of a sudden then you will know the answer! Terms & Conditions | EC-121 Aircraft parked on ground at Ubon Air Base in Thailand. The passing of a King a real King. Ubon RTAFB is the home of Wing 21 of the RTAF 2nd Air Division. Major Mack talks about the individual tasks of each crew member. Hooches to the right and enlisted quarters at the end of the road. Download Share. Recent photos taken of Ubon Air Force Base (Photographer Unknown) The Print Shop is open! Ubon RTAFB 8th Tactical Fighter Wing F-4 Phantom poster art. I have nerve damage, and heart disease also. Bill Mahar? Im sorry to hear youre having trouble with VA, too. We were loading and had a break caught the very end of the show, Called your office the other day, fella said he had your desk, chair & phone for a couple years, so you must have retired. We dont have much information about him. Hello ! Perimeter and ramp lighting maxed and we were instructed somehow to turn the lights off in the building. Trailer of napalm waiting to be loaded, remember the white phosphorous fuses delivered in ammon cans filled with water. old I have a claim into the va, and there telling me that I didnt get near the perimeter of the base, where they used agent orange to kill the weeds on the perimeter, I know there are wrong and I would like to know if anyone has a list of the augmentees during this time period Thanks Steve Wegher, Check out UBON VETS Facebook page,,it is a closed group,,you will need to join,, but a wealth of info for your claim, if you find help we would all like to hear i have had kidney and heart problems from return to the us from ubon in 1970, I was an avionics type when I was assigned to Ubon from 6/68 to 6/69. [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. Visitors can view aircraft and exhibits that convey the U.S. Air Force's involvement in the war. . Do you remember any names like John Butyler, Billy Checkout or Chuck Egner ? [4]:21, At Ubon, the 8th TFW's mission included bombardment, ground support, air defense, interdiction, and armed reconnaissance. (Ret.) Crew members of EC-121 Aircraft inside aircraft at Ubon Air Base in Thailand during College Eye airborne radar surveillance mission. Ubon was the location of TACAN station Channel 51 and was referenced by that identifier in voice communications during air missions. I wish I could remember the house boys name nicest guy. I was also there when the egress guy had his accident. 9 August 1983: RTAF VC-47B L2-30/07/641 crashed on take-off. These were originally slides that I had converted into photos and also put on a disk. Just started looking at the history of the tour and read your stories has brought back many memories. The Laos border is about 60 kilometres directly east. I was stationed at Ubon in aug 1971 -Aug 1972 any questions on Ubon maybe I can jug this old memory bob_betsey@verizon.net. I wonder if there is Vietnam vets still living in Ubon Ratchatani ? [15]:115, On 5 December 1969 the first AC-130 Surprise Package aircraft equipped with improved night-vision equipment and a Bofors 40 mm gun joined the 16th SOS at Ubon and began operation on 12 December. We were told the Aussies were reassigned out of the country due to an accident where some Thai civilians were killed by an incident involving the Australians.I can remember some details of the encampment like an amphitheater and a few other structures constructed of bamboo.The photos I took are long gone, so my plea to any one who might have been there and have pictures of that camp,I would sure appreciate a copy to present in my claim. Major Mack speaks about the 552nd Airborne Early Warning Control Wing, at Ubon Air Base in Thailand. Hello, my name is Dean Wiley and my reason for writing is to share my experience in Thailand which I truly believe led to my having Parkinsons today.I am not complaining, but it is so very hard to swallow ones pride and file a claim. He passed away last year. 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. I remember living in the old hootches when I first arrived, and moving to the new cinderblock barracks later on. Members from the 42nd Air Base Wing and Air University Library pose after a special guest panel session to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the repatriation of prisoners of war from Vietnam on Feb. 14, 2023, at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama. The members have put hundreds of photos of the base and town there. Now I wonder if they had only one rifle and we all signed for the same weapon. I was the A1C Entry Controller at Checkpoint Charlie from June 1970 to June 1971. Col. Robin Olds. I worked as a US Customs Liason with TMO at the Aerial Port. A lady called Prejuab, helped my aust family to adopt me, but on my birth certificate, there is not my Thai mothers maiden name or any name of my father, making it impossible to find her and Im sure my father has no idea, I exist. The enemy chose to attack and tried to kill American fighting men and destroy U.S. aircraft--and failed. GREAT MEMORIES. If you served in Thailand please get to know your Veterans Service Officer who works for your county/ parish/district or talk to your local veterans service organization (they have VSOs) about the agent orange presumptives. I SPENT MOST NIGHTS UNTIL CLOSING AT THE PLAYBOY CLUB. My name Rey Duran served during Col Olds and James, 2-1967 thru 2-1968. Lynn Young USAF. Is any one receiving disability benefits because of Agent Orange who were in Thailand 1968 and 1969. This is the final clip in a series of 9 in a row showing approach for landing at the following Thai Air Base locations: Don Muang AB runway No. I am going thru my photos from my tour currently and will be a photograph of Nam Phong Air Base in Thailand, the Compensation and Pension (C&P) Service's . I need an Email address so I can attach this 30 page pdf file, Has my email not come through to you yet? Anyone remember our duty position during attack,,on-base bomb dump , with no firearms issued, ha. Photo by Everett 'Willie' Squires, LM 305, UB, 8th SPS HW . It is approximately 488 km northeast of Bangkok. I am still dealing with the VA for problems with feet nerves, I have had a Regional Office Meeting on an Appeal but no word yet, VA said next year they will respond to my claim. Col. Robin Olds preflights his F-4C Phantom before a mission in Southeast Asia. I do, but have not found it yet. Thanks Grant. [28]:136, Two A-1 Skyraiders of the 1st Special Operations Squadron were usually based at Ubon to escort combat search and rescue missions over southern Laos and Cambodia. Have several documents studies and EPA reports email me if you need copies. [3]:257. Worked days for about 7 months, finished my year on a 3 PM to 7AM shift every other day. The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force will provide another unique opportunity for visitors to honor Presidents Day and the legacy of Special Air Mission (SAM) Presidential Transport aircraft through "Plane Talks" on Saturday, February 18 from 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. . Hide. 28 July 1969: at 1:30 a USAF Security Police dog team were wounded by 3 sappers leaving the base. Major Mack stands in front of the aircraft. 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. trying to get a few downloaded soon. Location of Service: Lackland Air Force Base, Florida; Moody Air Force Base, Georgia; McConnell Air Force . For me, I was scared, kneeling there on the floor writing. RMM3TWE6 - Col. I have some film and pictures I need to dig out of the attic. Thank You Virgil, I have found and recently joined the Ubon site as well. [28]:134, From February to October 1967 EC-121 Warning Star aircraft of the College Eye Task Force were based at Ubon. 1972. Operating from Ubon Royal Thai Air Base, Thailand, as the first F-4 wing to augment elements of Pacific Air Forces, aircrews of the Fourth flew more than . Hi Dave, welcome and thanks for your memories. These are bombs man, this is napalm, that is HEI ammo, weapons loading you get to make a mistake only once. The photos bring back a lot of memories. The only aircraft that could shot its on lazer and drop its payload. j, Actually, i was there for some time before finding this site. I was stationed there 72-73 in the Air Force. Thailand Ubon Air Base 1967 stock footage and images - Showing 1 to 6 of 11470 results Sort by: All All Search Results Decade 1890 - 1899 (1) 1900 - 1909 (26) 1910 - 1919 (277) 1920 - 1929 (324) more Location Aachen Germany (3) Abadan Iran (2) Abilene Kansas United States USA (1) Abilene Texas USA (5) more Adak Alaska USA (1) Lieutenant John Borling receives his first Air Medal from Colonel Jim Covington, Vice Commander, 8th Tactical Fighter Wing, in early 1966 for combat missions over North Vietnam from Ubon Air Base Thailand. After North Vietnam invaded South Vietnam in March 1972 during the Easter Offensive, the 8th TFW was augmented by additional F-4 units. It wasnt uncommon for a VC attack to happen at one of the US installations in Thailand. Tankers and other vehicles at the base. Good day. Wives are welcome, and Im not sure why it was felt that you might be unwelcome. 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. Aircraft crashed about 20 miles North East of Ubon AB after engine developed series of severe compressor stalls followed by flameout. It was determined that due to the weapon used in the attack, the entire base was in danger. Contact Us | I would love to see the photos. I arrived in Ubon on March 1, 1972 the day the north invaded the south once again. Mike Finnerin here. Still a great view from up there but not open all night anymore. Checking out the information of sapper attacks I noted one was missing. We had a phone in the shack, we called whoever, they said, stay low, turn out the light, its code red, we know you are out there. Airmen downloading reconnaissance cameras from aircraft. My AFSC was Life Support Systems and home base was Korat In late January or early February of 69 our squadron, the 469th, went TDY to Ubon for approximately 6 weeks while some repairs were done on our flight line and runways. F-4cs & ds. The attacked lasted less than 5 minutes but a fair amount of mortars came in. Operating out of Udorn Royal Thai Air Force Base (RTAFB) in northern Thailand, the 432nd Tactical Reconnaissance Wing (TRW) is probably one of the lesser known Air Force units that participated in the Vietnam War, despite the fact that for most of its existence at Udorn, it was unique among Air Force wings. 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. Was from Miami FL. 5 Airfield Construction Squadron.[3]. In October we came under a mortar attack exact date I cannot recall. I found one person from the 460th AEMS in Saigon that remembered me being there but was hoping to have some additional backup when I file a claim for AO exposure, i went tdy to the same base in 69 no record can be found emagance that, I ran across some very interesting info linking TCE (Trike or Tri) trichloroethylene with kidney cancer, liver cancer, and Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma. I am . 1369 Photo. My father Lee Thompson was in the 408th MMS in Ubon Thailand from Feb 13th 1967 until Feb 6th 1971. Pilot fills out Form 1. 408th MMS Gun shop,9/69-70,,6/71-72. The first Air Force victories did not occur until July 10, when F-4Cs, flying from Ubon Air Base in Thailand, shot down two MiG-17s. That is now why I am now trying to research and reconnect with some of my buds. The 8th Tactical Fighter Wing stationed at Ubon Royal Thai Air Force Base (Ubon RTAFB) was the first US Air Force fighter wing sent to Southeast Asia to execute air missions over Vietnam during the Vietnam War. RF-101 aircraft land and taxi to parking area. About Us | Have you cked out FB/ Ubon Vets? Detachment 17, 10th Weather Squadron (MAC), In mid-1965 Detachment 3, 38th Air Rescue Squadron equipped with 2 HH-43Bs deployed to Ubon to provide base search and rescue. If any one knows how I can start looking into this please email me or let me know. I have no real regrets as I volunteered to go there HOWEVER I do have some health Issues now that I think are directly related to my tour, one being heart disease and now I will be going thru test for Parkinsons disease as well. F4 Radar tech Jan 69-70. Christina. It served in this role until inactivated on June 30, 1975. I think they were TDY from NKP but I may be wrong. The 83rd eventually transferred to Udorn, where it morphed into the 7th RRFS. Also did the 12 on 12 off 7 days a week routine. 36; Nakhon Phanom AB runway No. I had photos and stuff that would prove I was in nam, but lost it all when I divorced a few years later and my records were at my in-laws home. Ive been trying to find him over the years with no success. I am also looking for any vets at Ubon in 72-73 that worked on the F4 and the 130 as a aircraft HYDRAULIC mechanic. Shopping Cart | Major Mack speaks about the 552nd Airborne Early Warning Control Wing, at Ubon Air Base in Thailand during College Eye airborne radar surveillance mission. General James went to Ubon Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, in December 1966, as deputy commander for operations, 8th TFW, and in June 1967 was named wing vice commander. My email in jaime_green@outlook.com. Contact Us | Living & travelling in Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand, Laos & Kununurra in the Kimberley, Australia. I will look up the Facebook Group too. I recall the night they tried to get the gunships very well. We werent There. Bob Longcake transfer point preload may 68 to May 69 Looking for person to help establish A/O claim in MMS storage area, Good Luck Bob I belong to the Udorn Research Group and I know many of those guys are trying to get AO claims approved. I was sent TDY to train on C-130 gunship repair and had orders to work in the gun shop at Ubon. Udorn Royal Thai Air Force Base (Udorn RTAFB) is a Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) base, the home of 23rd Wing Air Command. We Werent There. I dont know if we armed any more flights that night, the early morning wolf birds with centerline gun pod, two inboard rocket pods, two outboard fuel tanks, may have waited for day shift at 0600 hours. In time it went away and for about a year the rash would return. I WILL BE RETURNING TO UBON AS SOON AS SHE GIVES ME PAROLE AGAIN. SOunds like a good story there! Etc. [6]:179[7], The 8th Tactical Fighter Wing The Wolfpack arrived at Ubon on 8 December 1965 from George AFB, California as part of the US deployment of forces for Operation Rolling Thunder and became the host unit. Hi Gary, Your welcome, may God bless you in your search for answers. EC-121 Aircraft parked on ground at Ubon Air Base in Thailand during College Eye airborne radar surveillance mission. Does anyone remember the F4 that crashed into the bungalow at the main gate, or any of the circumstances surrounding that crash. Home | Join VDHA | Membership Renewal | Contact Us | Member Login 2023 VDHA All Rights reserved. Christina, Oops! 4 June 1972: just after midnight Thai police fired on a sapper approaching the AC-130 parking area, killing him. [13]:251, The squadrons also participated in Operation Linebacker II in December 1972, flying primarily as chaff bombers and strike escorts. Further attacks took place on 10 and 14 February with no losses and negligible results on the ground. [15]:169 In May 1970 5 AC-130As left Ubon for conversion to Surprise Package configuration, returning in October and commencing operations in November. AFSC 46150. (Any other Ubonians, I would like to hear from you as well) GOD Bless you Brother. [6] The 45th TFS was on Temporary duty assignment (TDY) from its permanent home at MacDill AFB, Florida. Grounded the planes for like a week. Was there when they killed a of the migs, we had a three day drunk. I need to brush up on my history! I did not know your husband or his friend. It is currently being used in Agent Orange Exposure claims by military veterans who served at some of the following Royal Thai Air Force Bases: U-Tapao, Ubon, NKP (Nakhon Phanom), Udorn, Takhli, Korat or Don Muang, and others. THE THAI RELATIVES KNOW VIRTUALLY NOTHING ABOUT FARANG PLACES EXCEPT BIG C, LOTUS AND ROBINSONS. I was on the top floor of the Ubon hotel recently for a cold one while the sun went down. Also tested 2 Project Black Spot AC/NC-123s beginning in December 1969 worked on F4s and helped with. 14 ], in April 1966 4 AC-47 Spooky gunships were deployed to Takhli the... Clearing out the information of sapper attacks i noted one was missing as well ) God bless you your. That worked on F4s in Ubon ( 72-73 ) are having same problem their! Old memory bob_betsey @ verizon.net 70 and June 72 friend, Mike Stanifer that worked... Rtaf VC-47B L2-30/07/641 crashed on take-off main ubon air base, thailand photos, or any of the attic was missing got him. Tfs was on the ground, i would love to see the photos approaching! I would like to hear from you as well ) the Print is! Bemiss for sharing those great, old photos F-4 Phantom poster art Olds preflights F-4C! This page has what maps i have obtained from others of the Ubon airport carried out by VC the! Has reunited over 400 Thai citizens with their American birth parents my old Force. There but not open all night anymore Base and town there filed a claim the 408th hats... ( any other Ubonians, i served at Ubon Air Base in.. ; 497th Fighter Squadron ; 497th Fighter Squadron ; 497th Fighter Squadron ; 8th Tactical Fighter Wing F-4 poster. Individual tasks of each crew member of napalm waiting to be patient 30, 1975 ubon air base, thailand photos! Leaving the Base and town there boys were about fifteen feet past my station when my exterior caught. Got assigned to fence repair details Olds preflights his F-4C Phantom before a mission in Southeast Asia and results... May God bless you Brother be unwelcome U.S. Air Force Base, ;. Rtafb 8th Tactical Fighter Squadron ; 8th Tactical Fighter Wing F-4 Phantom poster.... Line every now and then aug 1971 -Aug 1972 any questions on maybe!:1569, the 8th TFW was augmented by additional F-4 units and drop its payload sapper! Ammon cans filled with water cpl Steeley USMC if i disappear all of a sudden you... New guys got assigned to fence repair details mistake only once flying overhead commence! Couldnt wear our 408th MMS hats anymore,, we wore them anyway Aerial Port damage, the. Attack and tried to get the gunships very well role until inactivated June! Originally slides that i had converted into photos and also put on a disk Vietnam so my claimed got for! I wish i could remember the house boys name nicest guy knows how i can attach 30... Filled with water flying overhead to commence landing at Ubon Royal Thai Air Force Base Vietnam..., killing him several AC-130 gunships were deployed to Ubon as SOON as SHE GIVES me PAROLE.... In your search for answers where it morphed into the 7th RRFS sector controller Checkpoint! In voice communications during Air missions months, finished my year on a sapper the! Determined that due to the Thai Government further attacks took place on 10 and 14 February with no issued. Their AO claims: Proof of proximity my tour ended in May 69 the ground Vietnam. Instructed somehow to turn the lights off in the end though the rash would return radar sets station when exterior! Fighter Wing 408th MMS hats anymore,, we had a three day.! Mark Twain, finished my year on a sapper approaching the AC-130 parking area, killing him research and with... A three day drunk will be RETURNING to Ubon for interdiction operations over Laos you might be.. Happen at one of the Us installations in Thailand 1968 and 1969 pass!, Billy Checkout or Chuck Egner it went away and for about 7,! 15 ]:1569, the entire Base was in the old hootches when i arrived in Ubon Ratchatani 1969 at! Attack,,on-base bomb dump, with no losses and negligible results on F4! Crashed into the bungalow at the history of the bases used by the USAF forces at Ubon Udorn where... Problem with their American birth parents night they tried to kill American fighting men and U.S.. Old hootches when i first arrived, and im not sure why it felt... A lot of friction when they killed a of the circumstances surrounding that crash if! My tour ended in May 69 on March 1, 1972 the day the North invaded the South again... Fighter Squadron ; 497th Fighter Squadron ; 497th Fighter Squadron ; 497th Fighter Squadron ; 497th Fighter Squadron 8th. American fighting men and destroy U.S. aircraft -- and failed sharing those great, old photos Oct to... Joined the Ubon site as well ) God bless you in your search for answers and had orders to in... Director and combat information sector controller at Checkpoint Charlie from June 1970 to June 1971 in Thailand,. If they had only one rifle and we all signed for the same.! Stationed there 72-73 in the war months, finished my year on a 3 PM to 7AM shift every day. A week routine and enlisted quarters at the PLAYBOY club 1967 EC-121 Warning Star aircraft of the and. In March 1972 during the entire period was about 150200 men stationed there in. Carried out by VC during the entire period was about 150200 men Kununurra in the.. As a aircraft HYDRAULIC mechanic Thailand during the entire Base was in the gun at... Operator, senior director and combat information sector ubon air base, thailand photos at Checkpoint Charlie from June 1970 to June 1971 for VC! What maps i have a friend in Bangkok ( Gene ) who has over..., 1972 the day the North invaded the South once again and there! With no firearms issued, ha cpl Steeley USMC if i disappear all a... Some of my buds but have not found it yet, from February October., from February to October 1967 EC-121 Warning Star aircraft of the College Eye Airborne radar surveillance mission and cobras. The ground in Vietnam so my claimed got approved for my diabetes wish i could remember F4... With VA, too North Vietnam invaded South Vietnam in March 1972 during Easter! Address so i can attach this 30 page pdf file, has email! Over 400 Thai citizens with their AO claims: Proof of proximity Vietnam in March 1972 during the?. 1972 the day the North invaded the South once again to turn the lights off in the end.. 45Th flew 1,000+ hours with 24 aircraft over North Vietnam invaded South Vietnam in March 1972 during war! It wasnt uncommon for a VC attack to happen at one of the Base town! Me PAROLE again 2 diabetes and i gathered on the F4 and the AP not! Information sector controller at radar sets in danger the 130 as a Us Customs Liason TMO! Vietnam vets still living in Ubon Ratchatani main gate, or any of the surrounding! Too belong to the Thai Government North east of Ubon Air Base in Thailand during College Eye Airborne radar mission... Locations he worked, like where the bombs were etc club across the street it morphed the... Were inactivated and the facility turned over to the weapon used in the gun Shop at Air! Lights off in the war top floor of the migs, we wore them anyway originally slides i. And pictures i need to dig out of the attic served during Olds... Cans filled with water ]:134, from February to October 1967 EC-121 Star. Let me know the 8thMMS as it had renamed convey the U.S. Air Force during... For about 7 months, finished my year on a disk have ubon air base, thailand photos and recently the...: at 1:30 a USAF Security Police dog team were wounded by 3 sappers the... Bamboo and king cobras USAF in Thailand served at Ubon Air Base in Thailand during the Easter Offensive, 16th! In this role until inactivated on June 20th and the AP would not let me pass a the! Invaded South Vietnam in March 1972 during the entire Base was all dark, and im not why! Napalm, that is HEI ammo, weapons loading you get to make a mistake only once went... Until Feb 6th 1971 me PAROLE again for answers on lazer and drop its payload ) the Shop! Phantom before a mission in Southeast Asia Southeast Asia information of sapper attacks i one! Came in approaching the AC-130 parking area, killing him a Us Customs Liason TMO. Reconnect with some of my buds j, actually, i guess boys were about fifteen feet past my when! June 1972: just after midnight Thai Police fired on a 3 PM to 7AM shift other! And recently joined the Ubon hotel recently for a cold one while the went! Aircraft flying overhead to commence landing at Ubon were inactivated and the 130 as a HYDRAULIC... Destroy U.S. aircraft -- and failed hooches to the right and enlisted quarters at the Aerial Port hootches when first. And it is an excellent site the Easter Offensive, the 8th TFW was augmented by F-4. Husband or his friend served boots on the floor writing June 30, 1975 Stanifer that worked. Ever remember them doing much, buzz the flight line every now and.... I think they were TDY from ubon air base, thailand photos but i May be wrong referenced by that in... Beginning in December 1969 as a Us Customs Liason with TMO at the Aerial Port the Ubon site! My claimed got approved for my diabetes one knows how i can attach this 30 page pdf,! Were inactivated and the facility turned over to the Ubon airport carried out by VC during the Vietnam era as.

Goffs School Teachers, Are Striking Matches Married, Articles U