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Was from Miami FL. [15]:1569, The 16th SOS also tested 2 Project Black Spot AC/NC-123s beginning in December 1969. Sometimes, though, its hard to be patient. Feel free to email the photos to me at memock at westnet.com.au. No. 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. Oh, Leon Redwine is another. The 83rd eventually transferred to Udorn, where it morphed into the 7th RRFS. Great sitebrought back a lot of memories. [16], On 27 February 1968 the first prototype AC-130A Gunship II began operations from Ubon, destroying 9 trucks and 2 services areas in Laos on its first sortie. My name Rey Duran served during Col Olds and James, 2-1967 thru 2-1968. Home | Join VDHA | Membership Renewal | Contact Us | Member Login 2023 VDHA All Rights reserved. Major Mack stands in front of the aircraft. Crew members of EC-121 Aircraft inside aircraft at Ubon Air Base in Thailand during College Eye airborne radar surveillance mission. [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. See http://www.601st.com , and feel free to email me at alsterling@earthlink.net During my year in the photo detachment, my last name was Priebe Ssgt Al Priebe. In Cambodia the USAF carried out a massive bombing campaign to prevent the Khmer Rouge from taking over the country. Work was one thing but I thoroughly enjoyed entertaining our people at the Sampan Club (I believe that was the name of the place! Skin cancer also seems to be linked to Agent Orange, unfortunately the VA does not recognize the link ( need more studies??) 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. [1] It is in the city of Udon Thani in northeastern Thailand and is the main airport serving the city and province. Remember the good ole days of Thai Boxing at the NCO Club and waiting for my Crew while taking a break laying on Fat Albert as it hung on a wing pylon and to be delivered with kisses some where in the region.. I was sent TDY to train on C-130 gunship repair and had orders to work in the gun shop at Ubon. So cool that he was involved with the construction of the golf course. I was there in 73 74 on the F4s as Egress. Told them after a while no starch, you would sweat and your fatigues would get all sticky. Never once did I see him get excited. If you are interested in these photos please let me know and I will make arrangements to get them to you. 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. Under Thailand's "gentleman's agreement" with the United States, RTAF base used by the USAF were commanded by Thai officers. Like some previous comments, memory not great. Also assigned to the wing was the 16th Special Operations Squadron, which flew the AC-130 gun ships. Buy photos from select Flickr photographers here. 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. Shopping Cart | Wheelus Air Base was a former Italian and Nazi air base established during the war as an Allied base of operations in North Africa. Also I am looking for another security guard who worked with me at the gate last name Davis and looked like Paul Newman. Never got used to the taste of Water Buffalo beef or whatever that was they fed us at the mess hall. I was on the top floor of the Ubon hotel recently for a cold one while the sun went down. Off Base Tower, outside Back Gate. License Agreement | Anyone remember our duty position during attack,,on-base bomb dump , with no firearms issued, ha. 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. Greetings memock. Sq (AFCS) providing Air Traffic Control services for the Ubon tower, terminal radar approach area and enroute services for Bangkok Center. It is approximately 488 km (303 miles) northeast of Bangkok. Finally a name I recognize. I worked in the preload facility, 69-70. I would like to put you two in touch with each other, and see if you knew each other. I was with the 8th SPS and was on vehicle patrol that evening. I do recommend you getting onto that Facebook page though as you will get 10 x the response there! 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. Mike Pruitt was a firecracker of a guy, enjoyed him and his stories. Dont give up, I filed a claim with the va last July and Im still waiting. MAC. I will ALWAYS believe all of us at Ubon during the VN war time were exposed to AO, I have Diabetes, heart trouble, memory loss, tremors and I have no family members with any and I also am blessed to still have both parents alive in their late 80s with memories a lot better than my own. Good Times. These are bombs man, this is napalm, that is HEI ammo, weapons loading you get to make a mistake only once. Mike Finnerin here. Download Share. I was an aircraft Hydraulic Tech there on the F4 Phantom and the C130 gunship. I want to thank all of you guys who served with honor. SADLY, MY WIFE DOES NOT SHARE MY FONDNESS OF UBON. 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. Col. Chappy James. tom@starkwood.com. | Family life in rural Thailand & Australia, http://www.vspa.com/ub-bateman-sappers-1969-1970-1972.htm, https://www.facebook.com/groups/Ubon.veterans/, http://www.memock.com/2009/11/02//, Trainieren Moers Bauchmuskeln - Bodybuilding-foren, Calling all Vietnam Veterans who served in Ubon Ratchathani. Historic HD videos of Udorn Air Force Base Thailand 1969 from CriticalPast are royalty-free and available for immediate download. Hi Christina, I was at three bases, Da Nang RVN, Udorn, Ubon. 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). Great to hear from you. I am trying to help him with his VA claim. Its not fair to single out any one specialty for special notice because each and everyone of you were an essential part of the team. 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. I think it was the same night that sappers infiltrated Udorn RTAB. Great pics of Ubon flight line, but where are the A/C-130s and 119s ? The attack was on the AC 130 end of the base. There was a wide strip outside the fence with no vegetation, dont ever remember anyone mowing it. The unit's strength during the entire period was about 150200 men. Does any one else remember this incident? It soon became the largest American military base. Some nice memories their Joe thanks for taking the time to share them. I believe I handled the raw material of A O while dis-assembling, cleaning and re-assembling the gun barrels on the C-130 Gun Ships. 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 The King of Thailand. During the Vietnam War, about 80% of all USAF air strikes over North Vietnam originated from air bases in Thailand. If anyone knew my father during that time I would love to hear from you. Now as a member of your veteran family and a County Veterans Service Officer I know you are all aware of your exposure to Agent Orange, the diseases it causes, and which AF bases & when the VA has already acknowledged. License Agreement | My dad was their at that time (Vinson). Would love to hear more if you have the time. During Operation Bolo, Colonel Olds dubbed the wing the Wolf Pack because of its aggressive tactics and high degree of teamwork. Just wondering why this attack was not mentioned. 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. Worked on F4s and helped occasionally with malfunctions on the old B57s. j, Actually, i was there for some time before finding this site. mortars and trip flares popping off east & south of runway. This group is dedicated to the brotherhood of those who served at Ubon Royal Thai Air Force Base,Thailand during the Vietnam War. Awesome to watch at night when they took off. We were told to stay inside our building as the Thai Army was handling the situation. I need Buddy letters from others that were there between Oct 1968 and Oct 1969. Here is my review on it. So many wonderful people out there with helping hands extended ! Its a closed group open only to Ubon Vets. Single side band tech provided radio comm for radar site. Tankers and other vehicles at the base. I recall that attack. 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. The members have put hundreds of photos of the base and town there. A dog runs by us, a rifle shot barks at him and he folds up on the tarmac. [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. First supervisor Tsgt McKinney; other SSgt John Glover; flight line buddy called Hawk, name maybe Shaw? 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. Will you please email me so I will have the correct address for you? These were originally slides that I had converted into photos and also put on a disk. FO 976, FO 555. 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