LOL.. Trailer with CBU's cluster bombs waiting to be loaded. My email is the same, but they apparently turned your workplace email off. [13]:85, On 8 February 1968 8th TFW F-4s attacked Phc Yn Air Base to attempt to destroy Il-28 bombers based there, losing 2 F-4s to antiaircraft fire in the low-level attack. Find Ubon Royal Thai Air Force Base unit information, patches, operation history, veteran photos and more on TogetherWeServed.com. I have no problems with you doing what you are doing. IN 2011 AND 2012 I SPENT 2 MONTHS BOTH YEARS VISITING HER FAMILY OUTSIDE OF WARIN. 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. These are bombs man, this is napalm, that is HEI ammo, weapons loading you get to make a mistake only once. My Lightboxes | Checking out the information of sapper attacks I noted one was missing. I will let John take up the story with his own words and photo captions. All info is helpful. I was at Ubon in 8th A&E May 67 to May 68 . I must also tell you guys anyone interested there is a Facebook page titled UBON VETS, it is a closed group, but recommend you join , a wealth of information,good luck. If anyone would be so kind as to share more with us we would appreciate it as my dad was only 4 months old. If anyone can provide pictures or maps I am especially interested in find one that shows the wind drift from the perimeter lines. There are a TON of sites for Veterans all over social media. 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. [13]:233. His memory is shot too. My roomie and I lived on base 2 nights before we were in a bungalow downtown. That sound of the C130 of the C130 flying over head stuck in my head for a long time. Hi my name is Meaghan, my real Thai name is Ura. During the Vietnam War, about 80% of all USAF air strikes over North Vietnam originated from air bases in Thailand. I was stationed at UBON RTAFB Thailand 1971-72 and worked at the 408th MMS Bomb Dump. [13], On 10 March 1967 8th TFW F-4s took part in the first attacks on the Thi Nguyn ironworks, losing 2 F-4s to antiaircraft fire. Your welcome, may God bless you in your search for answers. Dave Kreyer, Great site, did two years at Ubon,sept 69-70 and again June 71-72 , working in 408th mms gun services, ( 46250) also helped guys in Spectre gun shop. The 652 nd Topographic Engineer Battalion depicted the broad reach of American forces in Thailand, which can be seen below. 6) Reach out to other Thai Vets on Social Media. Cant remember what I went by in Ubon. I was a 46250 specialist in the weapons release shop on the flight line. Ubon Royal Thai Air Force Base is a Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) facility located near the city of Ubon Ratchathani, in Ubon Ratchathani Province. (U.S. Air Force photo) (U.S. Air Force photo) PHOTO BY: VIRIN: 050811-F-1234P-134.JPG. It was decided as the base at U-Tapao was being established as a KC-135 tanker base to move them out of Dong Muang to base the B-52s there where they could fly unrefuelled though tout both Vietnams. 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. 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? We Werent There. No. AFSC 46150. . Anyone remember our duty position during attack,,on-base bomb dump , with no firearms issued, ha. [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. The attack was on the AC 130 end of the base. Worked 6pm-6am 6 and sometimes 7 days/wk. I WAS ONLY STATIONED IN UBON 6 MONTHS IN 1972, BUT I MET THE LADY I HAVE BEEN MARRIED TO FOR 39 YEARS. Thanks Grant. Worked days for about 7 months, finished my year on a 3 PM to 7AM shift every other day. 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 . 21; Korat AB runway No. Mike Pruitt was a firecracker of a guy, enjoyed him and his stories. Also assigned to the wing is the 16th Special Operations Squadron, which flies the AC-130 gun ships. Ubon RTAFB. What a great site. Unlike those of you who served and can now recall the area and job experience, we widows are at a loss in trying to establish this info especially those who, like myself, did not even meet our husbands until years after they returned and never discussed the war. I was stationed at Ubon Apr 71 to Apr 72. Sorry to hear of his health issues too although not surprised. I think it was the same night that sappers infiltrated Udorn RTAB. Comprising the flying units of the Wolfpack were four F-4D Phantom tactical fighter squadrons. And I was right there along side you Craig. 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. Thailand Military Bases and Agent Orange Exposure VA presumes (assumes) exposure to Agent Orange for Veterans who served on any U.S. or Royal Thai military base in Thailand from January 9, 1962, through June 30, 1976. Just before I left in July 70 I was banished to the holding area fuse shop. Hence reason why Im writing this! The 2 story cinder block barracks was brand new when I got there. Wonderful to hear from you! Landed Da Nang 1968 in May, transfered Udorn Dec. 68, then extended and off to Ubon. 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. 4 June 1972: just after midnight Thai police fired on a sapper approaching the AC-130 parking area, killing him. Just wondering why this attack was not mentioned. maxhightForP2 = 16126; Most the other expediters had a good chance of getting excited at times. 36; Ubon AB runway No. WOW, i JUST RAN ACROSS THIS SITE RANDOMLY. With its CAC Sabres now obsolete and restricted from operating outside Thai airspace, the squadron was disbanded at the end of July 1968. Regards Was there when the Aussies arrived. The first six months, I like off base near the Cobra Pit. The area displays aircraft such as a B-52D, which participated in Operation Linebacker I and II; workhorse fighters such as the F-4C flown by then-Col. Robin Olds. They fired 39 rounds onto the air base that night which were well short of the AC-130s. The RTAF 211 Squadron Eagles fly the Northrop F-5E/F Tiger II fighter aircraft from Ubon.[1][2]. 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? Trailer of napalm waiting to be loaded, remember the white phosphorous fuses delivered in ammon cans filled with water. Humped a lot of 20mm, Lots of memories. 7th RRFs Ramasun Station, Nong Sung, Thailand. IN ALL OF MY TRAVELLING, UBON HAS ALWAYS BEEN MY FAVORITE PLACE TO HANG MY HAT. I am sure we crossed paths sometime during our time there. Edward B. First time we were all armed and in the bunkers outside barracks. Under Thailand's "gentleman's agreement" with the United States, RTAF base used by the USAF were commanded by Thai officers. As I read over these messages I realize my husband was very fortunate to have no physical illnesses from being stationed in Ubon. 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. Maxwell AFB, Alabama: Office of Air Force History. tom@starkwood.com. LOL. 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. 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 no doubt worked on an A/C you flew. (I noticed in one post that the call signs had been changed from Cobra to Red in the early 70s . Wheelus Air Base was a former Italian and Nazi air base established during the war as an Allied base of operations in North Africa. In a high rainfall tropical environment? Sorry for your lose. This site uses cookies to improve your experience and to help show content that is more relevant to your interests. Craig Mitch Mitchell. I was at Ubon for both of the Sapper attacks working in Avionics. I was a weapons mechanic in the 433TFS under Wig Commander Col. Robin Olds. The 83rd eventually transferred to Udorn, where it morphed into the 7th RRFS. We flew a lot of CBU-52, 58 & 71 all used the SUU-30 dispenser. Photo by Everett 'Willie' Squires, LM 305, UB, 8th SPS HW . 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. I have found pictures on the internet but if you have more let me know. [15], LORAN-equipped 8th TFW F-4Ds began the Operation Igloo White sensor-dropping mission over the Ho Chi Minh Trail in Laos from February 1968 taking over this role from the more vulnerable CH-3s and OP-2E Neptunes. ), Good site; great memories. 8th Security Police Squadron, Ubon Air Base, safeguarded and defended the base, which was probed and attacked in force by NVA and VC soldiers. We Lived. 28 July 1969: at 1:30 a USAF Security Police dog team were wounded by 3 sappers leaving the base. The members have put hundreds of photos of the base and town there. Udorn Royal Thai Air Force Base (Udorn RTAFB) is a Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) base, the home of 23rd Wing Air Command. [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. 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. He played a great West Virginia guitar. In reading some the threads regarding AO, I too am now starting to experience skin cancer and first surgery is scheduled at VA hospital in a couple weeks. I also recall it being somewhat of a no mans land between the barracks and perimeter fence and SP bunker. 408 mms wpns loading sept 69-70, Joe just saw your post, I did retire about 5 years ago, should update my email I remember Mike well he was stationed at Eglin with me after Ubon great guy . Anyone want to talk I am @ rwilke1@bellsouth.net, they have already ask me where I served in Nam, so I sent highlighted copy of orders leaving conus, and deros back to SuckMore SAC in 1974, plus an internal order making me the 408th MMS Loading Suppy Custodian. I served as an Electronics Warfare Technician from 70-71. I also dont understand why this is not noted in Ubon history. RF-101 aircraft land and taxi to parking area. Thanks for filling in the blanks. Major Mack talks about the strike crew's tasks. Was stationed there 69-70 worked base supply night shift and day shift. Vets of the 5th who are "just looking" and who are not familiar with all the changes that happened might not realize that the 83rd RRSOU, which is shown, is also the 5th RRU, which is the unit in which the seeker of information may have served. There is a Ubon group on facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/Ubon.veterans/ try contacting James Helms there and tell him that youre looking for info on your granddad. I was a crew chief for the 433rd. Good and bad. Bomb Dump Tower, Fox-3. 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. I was TDY from the 1ST MOB out of Clark from APR 62 until AUG 62. in Ubon 1968-69 and I came across this After Action Report on the Sniper Attack in Ubon ten years ago. Task Force Delta, Nam Phong Thailand 1972-1973 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. There were no EOD guys available, so I had to crawl underneath the F-4, and dearm the whole plane, plus remove 2 AIM-7 missles. Exactly when ????? Only reason was to join Ubon vets group and happy I did. We werent There. I sent for my service record and got about eight pages (three APRs and some travel vouchers) but nothing concerning any of the information I need. 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. The base alarm went off and they told us to go the flight shack. Good to hear from you after 44 years! Worked on another load crew with Mike Weiss from Atlanta, those guys seem to have disappeared. Is Ubon Ratchathani about to be discovered? [14], In April 1966 4 AC-47 Spooky gunships were deployed to Ubon for interdiction operations over Laos. Privacy Policy2023 CriticalPast LLC. Had no luck finding anyone who worked in the Comm Shop. 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) THAILAND Ubon RTAFB Towers and Bunkers 8th SPS, Ubon RTAFB, 8 Dec 1965-16 Sep 1974 . View Udorn Royal Thai Air Force Base vintage historic HD stock video footage in Ubon Ratchathani Thailand, 1968. Some of the missiles i loaded took down Migs. My shock came when no records were found showing the TDY, no medical record of the rash treatment, and no evidence that should have existed with regard to the boot on the ground evidence of my time in country. 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. Hello ! My husband was stationed in Ubon from March 1963-March 1964 and has a lot of photos taken during that time. 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. As I got to the gate, there was more 60 fire and an explosion. Your name is somewhat familiar to me. 8th Tactical Fighter Wing The nickname of the 8th Tactical Fighter Wing -- the "Wolfpack" -- fit Robin Olds' aggressive style. F4 Radar tech Jan 69-70. My client, an Air Force veteran who served at the Royal Thai Air Force Base in U-Tapao during the Vietnam War. Radar technician checks equipment. Sorry I have no pictures, I wish I had taken some. 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. 4th Fighter Wing History. There was an attack in jun 69 also and when I arrived in sept , all new guys got assigned to fence repair details. Still growing your hair long? Just recently and sadly found out he passed 2 yrs ago at 64. I was there 1969-1970 Crew Chief F-4 Ds 435TFS Home of The Wolf Pack. Do remember the water supplied the barracks had a smell to it and I dont know if anyone else had this but itched after showering (may be just me). According with Veterans media both Korat and Ubon were sprayed with agent orange. 15; U-Tapao AB runway No. As an Australian airman I served two terms of duty at Ubon, Thailand. I would love to get any info you can offer. I also lived in cinder block barracks near the perimeter. I was a Crew chief on F-4s in Ubon 1969-1970. This group is dedicated to the brotherhood of those who served at Ubon Royal Thai Air Force Base,Thailand during the Vietnam War. Not to say we havent done it just that it is easier and quicker when you are the one answering our questions. bob longcake, I served at Ubon in 1973-74, and closed the 8thMMS as it had renamed. I am aware that there were a lot of mixed raced babies left in Thailand /Vietnam after the Vietnam war and know that some people may have no idea, about children they may have had, therefore I understand that I need to tread cautiously and to not have any expectations. Return to Restricted Area Topics [15]:169 In May 1970 5 AC-130As left Ubon for conversion to Surprise Package configuration, returning in October and commencing operations in November. When I got to Ubon end of January 1970 the gun shop was fully manned and they assigned me to the 408th munitions maintenance squadron. Please let me know if you can. Pingback: Looking for her parents from the Vietnam War era in Ubon Ratchathani, can you help? View from cockpit as It taxis along the runway after landing. I was the A1C Entry Controller at Checkpoint Charlie from June 1970 to June 1971. The 13th Bombardment Squadron was deployed to Thailand and attached the 8th TFW from MacDill AFB, Florida on 1 October 1970 with a modified version of the Canberra medium bomber designated as the B-57G. Christina, go to the Ubon Vets Facebook page. 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. I was born in the year of 1975, which now makes me 39 yrs old. 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. I am willing to do this for others. Like some previous comments, memory not great. Allow me to share some names I do remember. Skin cancer also seems to be linked to Agent Orange, unfortunately the VA does not recognize the link ( need more studies??) !function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0],p=/^http:/.test(d.location)? The facility is also used as a civil airport. Even better if you have photos! Ubon Royal Thai Air Force Base is a Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) facility located near the city of Ubon Ratchathani, in Ubon Ratchathani Province. 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! Yes the Aussies were still there. Thailand veteran Michael Williams, who was stationed at Ubon from May 1969 to May 1970, asserted that he was assigned to a detail that involved defoliating the perimeter of the base. The attacked lasted less than 5 minutes but a fair amount of mortars came in. . Thank you, too, phipson!! Contact Us | 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 . The members have put hundreds of photos of the base and town there. Recent photos taken of Ubon Air Force Base (Photographer Unknown) The Print Shop is open! A1E fully loaded. 408th MMS from Jan 68 through Mar 69. Lynn Young USAF. Hi Dave, welcome and thanks for your memories. Wanted to come back but got to Danang for the big tet offensive in 68. If anyone has any ideas before Oct 11, please advise to ebouquet@comcast.net Thanks to all who will reach out to me and I will do the same for you. I do remember the flares going up at night and the gunship flying over head checking out the perimeter. 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. Visitors can view aircraft and exhibits that convey the U.S. Air Force's involvement in the war. Like you I was assigned to the CBU shop and was loaned out to everybody else as needed. My email address is wittyone2@yahoo.com IM have a time with the VA too. For those of you who feel like your efforts werent noticed and appreciated let me assure you that they were by the guys whose job was to fly the missions. The passing of a King a real King. Bless ALL of you! So cool that he was involved with the construction of the golf course. Great stuff. Hi Virgil, I also was at Ubon May 69 to may 70. Further attacks took place on 10 and 14 February with no losses and negligible results on the ground. http://www.vspa.com/ub-bateman-sappers-1969-1970-1972.htm. [28]:124 From December 1971 a detachment of 2 HH-53s from Nakhon Phanom Royal Thai Navy Base were based at Ubon for combat search and rescue missions. I was stationed at Ubon Aug 1971-Aug 1972 assigned to the 8th Security police Sq Great assignment bob_betsey@verizon.net W/B Robert E Williams Gloucester ,Ma. I also have a friend in Bangkok (Gene) who has reunited over 400 Thai citizens with their American birth parents. Also welcome are family members including the Ubon Veterans legally married spouse,their children and grandchildren and the Ubon Vets brother or sister.If requesting members are accepted, they will be provided . Great sitebrought back a lot of memories. Thanks! He is looking for anyone who was stationed there at that time time. I was a weapons mechanic with the 408th MMS when that happened. An aircraft flies over houses and trees in Thailand as it approaches runway number 5 at Ubon Air Base for landing. Plane approaches air strip for landing. He would bring us fresh pineapples and we would grab a bunch of apples from the mess for him as Thais loved apples. I worked in the Avionics Autopilot shop on the AC-130s and F4Ds from May 69 May 70 at Ubon. [20], The 13th BS remained but was no longer manned or equipped and was kept in a non-operational status with the 8th TFW until finally being inactivated on 24 December 1972. 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