View of air strip. U-Tapao Air Base, Thailand, 1972 The National Archives return to top Worked on another load crew with Mike Weiss from Atlanta, those guys seem to have disappeared. I WILL BE RETURNING TO UBON AS SOON AS SHE GIVES ME PAROLE AGAIN. 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. All info is helpful. 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. That sound of the C130 of the C130 flying over head stuck in my head for a long time. My real name is Raymond but a lot of people know me as Marty. Oh, Leon Redwine is another. [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. Hey Charlie ,by the way, do you remember TSGT Hughie Martin from our 2nd tour, Ive been emailing with him for about ten years, hes also on Ubon Vets FB. Major Mack talks about the strike crew's tasks. Link to this photo view: Link to this photo large view: Ubon AirForce Base Thailand 1967 stock footage and images - Showing 1 to 6 of 5380 results Sort by: All All Search Results Decade 1900 - 1909 (1) 1910 - 1919 (98) 1920 - 1929 (56) 1930 - 1939 (111) more Location Abadan Iran (1) Abilene Texas USA (5) Adak Island Aleutian Islands (1) Addis Ababa Abyssinia (2) more Aden South Arabia (1) EC-121 Aircraft parked on ground at Ubon Air Base in Thailand during College Eye airborne radar surveillance mission. I recently returned to Seattle and had the chance to visit Kentucky. WIsh I had 100 baht for every time we played Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is or Beginnings! I also recall it being somewhat of a no mans land between the barracks and perimeter fence and SP bunker. We had the hooches adjacent to that area which they mowed and sprayed with what I was told with Agent Orange. bob longcake, I served at Ubon in 1973-74, and closed the 8thMMS as it had renamed. Buddy Letter s must include Service #, job title at Ubon Royal Air Force Base ,where your job took place and why you feel yourself and others with similar jobs on the outer perimeter could have presumptive exposure to Toxic ( tactical ) Herbices. I was on the top floor of the Ubon hotel recently for a cold one while the sun went down. Additional Details No camera details . In time it went away and for about a year the rash would return. The Laotian border is about 40 miles directly East. I remember the fellow loading the seat, and it blew him out and crew chief pulled the chute and covered him. License Agreement | [4]:20, In response to the Easter Offensive, from April 1972 F-4E squadrons temporarily deployed from the US to Ubon during the Constant Guard buildup as follows:[20][13]:223, The 334th TFS flew its first missions of Operation Freedom Train on 14 April, followed by the 366th the following day. I brought up some issues to my local va clinic to have a paper trail for when the va review my claim, ill have some va doctor medical proof of my contact with agent orange. Living & travelling in Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand, Laos & Kununurra in the Kimberley, Australia. We must know each other. He flew 78 combat missions into North Vietnam, many in the Hanoi/Haiphong area, and led a flight into the Bolo Mig sweep in which seven Communist Mig 21s were destroyed . Crew members of EC-121 Aircraft inside aircraft at Ubon Air Base in Thailand during College Eye airborne radar surveillance mission. 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. Comprising the flying units of the Wolfpack were four F-4D Phantom tactical fighter squadrons. Spanning more than five decades and five wars, the 4th Fighter Wing is one of the most distinguished fighter units in the world. The top floor of the Ubon hotel served food all night, after a quick Samlor ride. Hi, Edward Bouquet. [13]:99. I have one for Udorn, but cannot locate one for Ubon. Dave Watts here. Ubon Air Base 1969 Photos - Mac McDaniel, Rich Jaslovsky 83rd RRSOU Det J Operations Det J Bunker Sang Seri Court 83rd RRSOU 1967 Photos - Mac McDaniel Ramasun Station Photos - Bob Baldwin Udon Photos - Bob Baldwin Antenna Array Perimeter Was assigned to Augmentee duty but VA denies my records show duty. FAQs - How to Order | Go figure. John has given me permission to share some of his photos and a little of his time in Ubon. Bless ALL of you! It is located in Central Thailand, approximately 144 miles (240 km) northwest of Bangkok in Takhli district, Nakhon Sawan Province, near the city of Nakhon Sawan. 9 August 1983: RTAF VC-47B L2-30/07/641 crashed on take-off. Spent the night of the sapper attack of Jan 70 on the arm/dearm end of runway. Photo by Dan Vinson, LM 66, UB, 8th SPS. The accords effectively ended United States military operations in North and South Vietnam. I am trying to help him with his VA claim. Col. Robin Olds preflights his F-4C Phantom before a mission in Southeast Asia. If youre not already a member, I suggest you join the Facebook site Ubon Vets. If anyone remembers that abandoned Aussie camp and might have some pictures, please contact me through the proper channels. Do you remember the name of the club across the street ? Hence reason why Im writing this! After North Vietnam invaded South Vietnam in March 1972 during the Easter Offensive, the 8th TFW was augmented by additional F-4 units. Well, that's my understanding of how things went down! Hi Bob, I love the first hand reports of these mortar attacks on the base. mortars and trip flares popping off east & south of runway. I would love to see the photos. Col. Robin Olds. I served as an Electronics Warfare Technician from 70-71. I also lived in cinder block barracks near the perimeter. Some bad stuff. Pilot fills out Form 1. This second edition was published by USARPAC (United States Army Pacific) on November 1, 1969. tom@starkwood.com, Did you ever join the Ubon Closed Group FBook site and did you find a wind drift map for Ubon Royal Air Force Base? 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. My reply was because I too have applied for a/o, after spending months cleaning up the gantry area. I wonder if there is Vietnam vets still living in Ubon Ratchatani ? 408 mms 69-70 weapons loading. Part II, Wing 21 airforce base Ubon during the war, http://www.nacvso.org/modules.php?name=Content&pa=showpage&pid=10, Looking for her parents from the Vietnam War era in Ubon Ratchathani, can you help? I am desperate for evidence to present to the Regional Board for an Agent Orange Hearing. In June 1965, the 15th Tactical Fighter Wing deployed its 45th Tactical Fighter Squadron the first F-4C Phantom II unit in Southeast Asia to Ubon where they flew combat missions to North Vietnam. Is anyone willing to do this? Visitors can view aircraft and exhibits that convey the U.S. Air Force's involvement in the war. I have heart disease and cancer. 21; Korat AB runway No. Just started looking at the history of the tour and read your stories has brought back many memories. My email in jaime_green@outlook.com. And I also remember attacks by suppers at the base. I worked on the electronic sensor net used (does anyone remember that?) I just love auto correct or whatever! I recall the night they tried to get the gunships very well. Do you remember any names like John Butyler, Billy Checkout or Chuck Egner ? It was replaced by the 47th Tactical Fighter Squadron, also equipped with F-4Cs which arrived in July and returned to the US on 27 November 1965. Tankers and other vehicles at the base. I was with the 433rd my aircraft number 644679D It carried the laser pod. I havent had much time lately to check for new Ubon USAF related website material, and am thinking this may be one of a few more new adds to the web. The 45th flew 1,000+ hours with 24 aircraft over North Vietnam in August 1965. The USAF Office of Special Investigations had earlier received a report that 12 Vietnamese expatriates had recently returned from North Vietnam where they had received sapper training. That is now why I am now trying to research and reconnect with some of my buds. Thanks Steve Ive resolved my problem (have 100% SC now) but there may be others looking to connect. I need help and fast. Views of RF-4C Phantoms landing at Ubon Thai Air Force Base one by one, deploying drag chutes. 1369 Photo. He was later stationed @ Eglin FL when I was there and we used to party on the weekends. USAF and USN fighters confronted the MiGs in two phases: 1965-1968 and 1972-1973, separated by an interval when operations over North Vietnam were halted during negotiations attempting to end the war. I also have a friend in Bangkok (Gene) who has reunited over 400 Thai citizens with their American birth parents. Hi my name is Meaghan, my real Thai name is Ura. Branch of Service: Air Force. Hi Virgil, are you saying that there were actual attacks on personal at the Ubon airport carried out by VC during the war? The RTAF 231 Squadron "Hunter" is assigned to Udorn, equipped with the Dassault/Dornier Alpha Jet -A. Have several documents studies and EPA reports email me if you need copies. He is having quite a few health problems which are probably related to his herbicide exposure. I rememmber the B-57s didnt fly much when I was there in 70, Mike I was there the same time as you do you remember them spraying mosquito spray at Ubon at night . Just recently and sadly found out he passed 2 yrs ago at 64. 1982 Comm, Sq. Major Mack speaks about the 552nd Airborne Early Warning Control Wing, at Ubon Air Base in Thailand. 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. [28]:140. My name is Christina Bienvenu Dawson, Baton Rouge, LA. [15]:169 In May 1970 5 AC-130As left Ubon for conversion to Surprise Package configuration, returning in October and commencing operations in November. Sorry I have no pictures, I wish I had taken some. Im from Arkansas. [3]:255 With the deployment of USAF fighters to Ubon, the unit also performed joint exercises and provided air defense for the USAF attack aircraft and bombers based at Ubon. This page was last edited on 14 January 2023, at 00:18. Thanks VetFriends. Im always interested in updating my site, with additional photo material. Relive & share the memories of your service time with your brothers & sisters in arms today. I was assigned to Ubon in August 1972. The enemy failed because the 8th Security Police were more than a match for them. Allow me to share some names I do remember. I havent thought about this in years. Photos are great reminders. Dang! The construction of U-Tapao Royal Thai Navy Airfield began in October, 1965 and was completed slightly more than two years later. vinway@kataan.net, My name is Roy Sutton . Where: Thailand When: Early 1966 Ownership: This image is considered to be in the public domain Caption They Died. The Sapper Team had penetrated onto the base, planted their satchel charges and were in the process of escaping when they encountered the K-9 Sentry. Was a crew chief on the F4D. It is a lot harder for us(VSOs) to establish the hard evidence that may be neccessary for a widows claim if you are already dead. I spent a lot of time at the Corsair Club. Featured Collections | Was there in 67 but cant remember the squadron number. Not to say we havent done it just that it is easier and quicker when you are the one answering our questions. A friend of mine showed me your blog and a Thai lady I met had mentioned there is an army base in Ubon from the war in Vietnam. I remember the attack I was working on my F4 preparing it for the morning mission when you heard the mortars; it was like they were walking one exposition after another. Christina, go to the Ubon Vets Facebook page. Vets who choosed to stay here instead of going back home. 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. Thanks for your response. 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. This page has what maps I have obtained from others of the bases used by the USAF in Thailand during the Vietnam era. The radar station gives complete coverage to friendly areas. 33; Takhli AB runway No. Ive now have neauropathy, and familial tremor. 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 . I worked the flightline only. I was warned by others whove been through this claims process that I would probably have to stand on my head to get it through but I hold no resentment and I feel in the long run, well be treated fairly. He was the commander of the 8th Tactical Fighter Wing at Ubon Air Base, Thailand, and was credited with shooting down four enemy MiG aircraft in aerial combat over North Vietnam. Found that base newspaper from Ubon [Phantom Flyer], had the sapper attack of Jan 70 in it. Sets appears in: 1970 - Ubon Air Base (Spectre Gunships) Stats: 6,763 views / 1 comment. Many memories of Ubon. Bob Maxwell Respond you guys for the truth, as I know it. 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. Hi Mike Keep us posted on the VA there is a link USmedicen.com is where I found the possible link AO and skin cancer. p.s. Thailand Ubon Air Base (2) Thakhet Laos (1) The Balkans Europe (1) The Hague Netherlands (1) One year later before departing Ubon the reverse happens, you get handed the rifle, check the serial number, give him back the weapon. I was actually a "guest of honor" and attended the cast party and had a personal interview with Mr. Hope, Connie Stevens, and Theresa Graves. Thank God , as far as I know, I dont have cancer but I have the other three. Hi Virgil, I also was at Ubon May 69 to may 70. Find Ubon Royal Thai Air Force Base unit information, patches, operation history, veteran photos and more on TogetherWeServed.com. My Australian family, have mentioned that my natural father would have been a soldier, In Vietnam and that a lot of them lived in The neighbouring countries after the war finished. I was awaken by gunfire from my bungalow, and headed to base down the street. Best wishes. My husband, Brent Richard Dawson, died on 08/18/1990 from non-Hodgkins lymphoma (very FIRST cancer acknowledged by VA as being linked to AO exposure). It remained at Ubon until 14 June when it was transferred to Tan Son Nhut Air Base. Any Crew chiefs out there during this time? IN 2011 AND 2012 I SPENT 2 MONTHS BOTH YEARS VISITING HER FAMILY OUTSIDE OF WARIN. Well my friend i was next door building the paveway bombs. 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. 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) Does anyone remember the F4 that crashed into the bungalow at the main gate, or any of the circumstances surrounding that crash. vinway@kataan.net, Ricardo would you please email me a copy of the report. CRITICALPAST.COM: In, Intel, Thai, Intercept, Issued. I flew 183 combat missions during that time. And other stuff of course. Before we returned to Korat, the foliage browned in a matter of a day or two.I developed a rash like hives on my back, stomach,arms, and legs.I went to our flight surgeon and was diagnosed with a heat rash and/or a possible allergic reaction to the weeds since I saw him earlier in the year for allergies. We lived in a 2 story cinder block barracks which were originally open bay. I was TDY from the 1ST MOB out of Clark from APR 62 until AUG 62. for some reason I thought they were all borrowed names from Ford Motor company. Is any one receiving disability benefits because of Agent Orange who were in Thailand 1968 and 1969. I was a Ssgt in charge of Maintenance Training. Gerry. The V A has denied my claim twice already due to my job description as a weapons mechanic supervisor 46250 and in the bomb dump loading the Mers & Ters for a year. Humped a lot of 20mm, Lots of memories. Do searches on Peppers Bakery and Cafe, Spagos, Wrong Way Cafe, TC Kitchen, NJoy pub just to name a few. I had just passed the AC-130s and turned off the taxiway at the RAMS hanger when I heard a boom, thinking I had a blowout I let off the gas but then felt the blast pressure through the back window of my MB-4 and knew immediately we were under attack and floored my tug and reported to Red Control we were under attack. http://www.vspa.com/ub-bateman-sappers-1969-1970-1972.htm. Political considerations with regards to communist forces engaging in a civil war inside Laos and fears of the civil war spreading into Thailand led the Thai government to allow the United States to covertly use five Thai bases beginning in 1961 for the air defense of Thailand and to fly reconnaissance flights over Laos. Craig Mitch Mitchell. Some of the missiles i loaded took down Migs. GREAT MEMORIES. We sure made a lot of CBUs. Checking out the information of sapper attacks I noted one was missing. The operational squadrons of the 8th TFW were:[4]:20. ), Telecommunications Squadron, 1972-1973 I turned 19 y/o on that air base and spent any night that I wasnt working, downtown playing trumpet with the Filipino band, The Jugglers. Leon Wynn Tenn., James L Williams Louisaina, I was also station at Vandenberg AFB. Would love to post this on my blog, Ubon Tales. The base was granted hostile action pay for Oct. Very much so! The members have put hundreds of photos of the base and town there. 35. Thank you, The enemy chose to attack and tried to kill American fighting men and destroy U.S. aircraft--and failed. 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I have nerve damage, and heart disease also. Col. Olds Base Commander, Humped the missiles to the A/C for Operation Bolo. On 26 May 1967, the personnel and equipment of the 40th TFS were transferred to the 8th Fighter Wing based in Thailand. Was there in Dec 69 -Dec 70. Worked on F4s and helped occasionally with malfunctions on the old B57s. Things were a bit tense for the Marines at Nam Phong south of Udorn.. Cpl Steeley Had no luck finding anyone who worked in the Comm Shop. Great to have you drop by I bet you have some stories to tell as well! Hide. A pair of RF-4C aircraft flying overhead to commence landing at Ubon Royal Thai Air Force Base during Vietnam War. Photo by Everett 'Willie' Squires, LM 305, UB, 8th SPS HW . He would bring us fresh pineapples and we would grab a bunch of apples from the mess for him as Thais loved apples. That would be Oct 2nd. It was common at Ubon and might help claims if AO isnt working. The base newspaper had a cartoon on the last page showing VC in line with the airmen to get their Hostile Action pay. A true friend Norris McIntire (Mac). Navigator at desk. October 1972 73. My flight to Thailand also stopped in Viet Nam at Bien Hoa but they deny that also. I RETURN AS OFTEN AS THE THAI WIFE WILL ALLOW. There is a Ubon group page on face book that you need to join. I happened to be on duty at the time of that attack. We were attacked twice by VC Sappers during that time period and probed several more times. As a result, 7 AF controlled air assets and operations in Thailand. I did have good times and made good friends there, I wish I could just remember their names. There are a TON of sites for Veterans all over social media. I recall that attack. Two airmen from up the line came walking and talking to the end of the revetments. The base alarm went off and they told us to go the flight shack. The base received combat pay that month. I am going thru my photos from my tour currently and will be [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. On 17 April, the USAF flew its last mission over Laos, attacking a handful of targets requested by the Laotian government. Worked days for about 7 months, finished my year on a 3 PM to 7AM shift every other day. Still a great view from up there but not open all night anymore. I was there 1969-1970 Crew Chief F-4 Ds 435TFS Home of The Wolf Pack. Nice pictures. I was stationed at UBON RTAFB Thailand 1971-72 and worked at the 408th MMS Bomb Dump. KP is what I was called. Apparently is has been removed but I kept a PDF copy. Navigator at desk. Needless to say there were not returned. (I noticed in one post that the call signs had been changed from Cobra to Red in the early 70s . F4 Radar tech Jan 69-70. Spent a little time in the cbu shop. google_ad_height = 250; I was a weapons mechanic with the 408th MMS when that happened. Lynn Young USAF. My job classification was weapons mechanic (462X0) munitions loader. The following Photos of the January 13, 1970 attack against American forces stationed at Ubon Air Base, during the Vietnam War, are graphic and gory. The pilots would come in the airmens club and at happy hour with 20 dollars and say drinks are on him, I was mj-1 driver. If anyone (Australian or American) is able to share their experiences and maybe help me with some military knowledge, Id love for you to reach out to me alexandrapbunton@gmail.com. If they werent successful then we would have been issued ammo for our M16s. Udorn Air Force Base Thailand 1969 archive HD stock video footage clips and photos. He talks about giving radar assistance to all friendly areas, providing border warning and emergency assistance. The attacked lasted less than 5 minutes but a fair amount of mortars came in. We Werent There. If my memory serves me right the mortar crew was trying to hit the Spectre aircraft since they were so effective over the Ho Chi Mihn trail destroying trucks. FO 976, FO 555. 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. Per the Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Public Health and Environmental Hazards: The following Veterans may have been exposed to herbicides and may qualify for VA benefits:. Also locations he worked, like where the bombs were etc. Feel free to contact me on Facebook if you have problems joining, and Ill make sure you get in. I recall it being used extensively to clean electronics components throughout the whoke 4 years in the AF. j, Actually, i was there for some time before finding this site. [13]:235, On 10 June 1972 8th TFW F-4s successfully destroyed the 3 generators of the Lang Chi hydropower plant 70 miles (110km) northwest of Hanoi, without damaging the dam itself. It was at night and when the shots and explosions were going off I jumped down from the cockpit of an F4 parked outside the revetments and hunckerd down under the left wing. I was there in 73 74 on the F4s as Egress. The RF-101s stayed until May 1962, then returned for a second deployment during . . Just wondering if the 5th RRU should be added with the 83rd RRSOU above the Mekhala Station emblem, and also whether the 83rd's Ramasun Station emblem should be put there or somewhere else. I will let John take up the story with his own words and photo captions.
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