(Two other Thai bases where my law firm has heard of successful proof of Agent Orange exposure is Ramuson and Phu Mu). 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:. George Chipman I would love to send some pictures. As a weapons loader (1970) we were all housed in the 2 story cinder block barracks. The 2 story cinder block barracks was brand new when I got there. Air start attempts unsuccessful. My dad was their at that time (Vinson). Historic HD videos of Udorn Air Force Base Thailand 1969 from CriticalPast are royalty-free and available for immediate download. I remember most of the experiences shared here during that time. The three clubs downtown, Mustang, Fairlane, [corsair or corvair?] Our group was the Combat Photo Reconn Squadron, 601st Photo Flight, Detachment 3, at Ubon. That is now why I am now trying to research and reconnect with some of my buds. We Werent There. Photo donated by Sammy Harbin The United States Air Force deployed combat aircraft to Thailand from 1961 to 1975 during the Vietnam War. [13]:251, The squadrons also participated in Operation Linebacker II in December 1972, flying primarily as chaff bombers and strike escorts. He was a big man and we use to help him strap in the F4s I got sick and returned to states. Andrew selected a few but there are many more and for you Ubon vets you may get a kick out of them. Send me an email and give me your idea how best to display it and other particulars. 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. [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. 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. Ubon Royal Thai Air Force Base is a Royal Thai Air Force facility located near the city of Ubon Ratchathani, in Ubon Ratchathani Province. RF-101 aircraft land and taxi to parking area. Work was one thing but I thoroughly enjoyed entertaining our people at the Sampan Club (I believe that was the name of the place! hightForP2 = 330 the attack only a passing reference in articles about the sapper attack on Udorn. Spent a little time in the cbu shop. (U.S. Air Force photo) PHOTO BY: VIRIN: 110330-F-DW547-019 FULL SIZE: 0.26 MB Download Share Additional Details No camera details available. Finally a name I recognize. 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. F-4cs & ds. Further attacks took place on 10 and 14 February with no losses and negligible results on the ground. 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. This page was last edited on 14 January 2023, at 00:18. I WENT TO UBON SOLO, THE WIFES HEALTH SCARES HER SOMETIMES. I have no problems with you doing what you are doing. Privacy Policy | Links Charles B. DeBellevue was a Weapons Systems Officer (WSO) flying F-4 Phantoms during the Vietnam War. I am going thru my photos from my tour currently and will be Call me if you need any info from me about main gate activity. Some places are mentioned within my pages but all are mentioned in one way or another through other blogs/webpages in the area. It soon became the largest American military base. There is a Ubon group page on face book that you need to join. Skin cancer also seems to be linked to Agent Orange, unfortunately the VA does not recognize the link ( need more studies??) An aircraft flies over houses and trees in Thailand as it approaches runway number 5 at Ubon Air Base for landing. Photo: View looking over Machinegun Bunker, Alpha-34, toward the jungle on the perimeter, Ubon RTAFB, Thailand. Bob Yarbrough came to my wedding in 76 , and spoke to once since then, havent been able to catch hold of him since, dont know about Shaw, wouldnt mind connecting with him. All info is helpful. I was with the 408th all of 1970. Do you remember any names like John Butyler, Billy Checkout or Chuck Egner ? In time it went away and for about a year the rash would return. memock @ westnet . The Paris Peace Accords were signed on 27 January 1973 by the governments of North Vietnam, South Vietnam, and the United States with the intent to establish peace in Vietnam. I no doubt worked on an A/C you flew. Privacy Policy | Links The USAF forces at Ubon were under the command of the United States Pacific Air Forces (PACAF). 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. go back. This second edition was published by USARPAC (United States Army Pacific) on November 1, 1969. 3 January 1968: CAC Sabre A94-986 crashed into farms on approach outside the town due to engine failure. 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. I was a J4620 in the 433rd under Wing Com Col Robin Olds and Vice Com. Hi Virgil, are you saying that there were actual attacks on personal at the Ubon airport carried out by VC during the war? The US was helping the Royal Lao Government achieve whatever advantage possible before working out a settlement with the Pathet Lao and their allies. maxhightForP2 = 29964; Mike Pruitt was a firecracker of a guy, enjoyed him and his stories. maxhightForP2 = 16126; This weapon system proved less effective than the AC-130, and operations with it were discontinued in June 1970. p.s. I can also remember the day one of the guys jumped into the front seat and inadvertently fired rockets across into the revetment. I was sent TDY to train on C-130 gunship repair and had orders to work in the gun shop at Ubon. ECM shop Sept. 69-70. RM2M9KNK0 - A five-ship formation of Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft assigned to Wing 1 Military Air Base, fly overhead at Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base (RTAFB), Thailand, during Exercise COPE TIGER 2003. After that one, I think the others were post-1970 from what I have read on other group sites. I was deployed with the B-57s. F-4s and C-130 gun ships, also did some rigging on F-4s I was a/p augmentee and had to sit out on the perimeter about five or six times during my stay there Does anyone have a record of the augmentees during this time, as I have heart problems since I was 50 yrs. 5 Airfield Construction Squadron.[3]. hightForP2 = 330 [13]:578, Beginning in late May 1967, new F-4D aircraft were delivered to Ubon, re-equipping the 555th TFS. Crew members of EC-121 Aircraft inside aircraft at Ubon Air Base in Thailand during College Eye airborne radar surveillance mission. I was stationed at UBON RTAFB Thailand 1971-72 and worked at the 408th MMS Bomb Dump. I spent all my time on the A/C-130s in 1970 . for some reason I thought they were all borrowed names from Ford Motor company. 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. Was there when the Aussies arrived. Just recently and sadly found out he passed 2 yrs ago at 64. Got other names on the tip of my tongue but they stop there. 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. The Phantom Phlyer had a story about this sapper attack, someone must have a copy? It is located in East-Central Thailand, near the city of Ubon Ratchathani, in the Ubon Ratchathani Province. Dave I was at Ubon at the time and remember the Egress guy was installing the rear seat and the seat fired taking him out with it. Cpl Steeley USMC THE THAI RELATIVES KNOW VIRTUALLY NOTHING ABOUT FARANG PLACES EXCEPT BIG C, LOTUS AND ROBINSONS. 408th MMS from Jan 68 through Mar 69. Was in the 435th 7/67-7/68 and never saw napalm or A-1s in revetments. I go before a Houston, TX Regional Officer Board for my A O case this Oct 11, 2016. We used old bomb crates and plywood to make rooms for 4 guys. I read years later that they missed a barrier cable on landing. Some nice memories their Joe thanks for taking the time to share them. 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. Udorn Royal Thai Air Force Base (Udorn RTAFB) is a Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) base, the home of 23rd Wing Air Command. I was also there when the egress guy had his accident. [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. Link to this photo view: Link to this photo large view: Although I now have 3 children aged 17, 15 and 5 and I feel that I owe it to them to try harder to find my real parents. google_ad_width = 250; [exaggeration] MAC. I was a crew chief for the 433rd. Crew members of EC-121 Aircraft work and check equipment inside aircraft at Ubon Air Base in Thailand. Visitors can view aircraft and exhibits that convey the U.S. Air Force's involvement in the war. Am SO excited to be receiving all these replies! 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 . Worked on F4s and helped occasionally with malfunctions on the old B57s. 1968-1969. On 26 May 1967, the personnel and equipment of the 40th TFS were transferred to the 8th Fighter Wing based in Thailand. Does any one else remember this incident? 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 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. Never mind please send to Yeah I bet the course was a bit rough back in the 1960s! goodmanhist@yahoo.com. I was there 1969-1970 Crew Chief F-4 Ds 435TFS Home of The Wolf Pack. Ubon RTAFB. Great pics of Ubon flight line, but where are the A/C-130s and 119s ? The facility is also used as a civil airport. Ubon was the location of TACAN station Channel 51 and was referenced by that identifier in voice communications during air missions. Last night he located a buddy that was stationed with him but unfortunately he passed away last month. I hadn't seen . Trailer of napalm waiting to be loaded, remember the white phosphorous fuses delivered in ammon cans filled with water. The aircraft were deployed across the Pacific Ocean, 26-28 May, with flights to . The photos bring back a lot of memories. I have 4 of the top disease associated with Agent Orange, Parkinsons Disease, Perperipheal Neuropathy,Ischemic Heart Disease and Type II Diabetes , mild to medium dementia and Horners Disease( none of this runs in my family. 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. It is approximately 488 km northeast of Bangkok. I would like to put you two in touch with each other, and see if you knew each other. My family greatly misses him. //-->. I believe he was called Tom by some. 1982 Comm. 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. Also did my share of Apple trading :-).. 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. This site uses cookies to improve your experience and to help show content that is more relevant to your interests. I recently received an email from a Mr John Bemiss. Debellevue, scored four kills flying with Capt. Good to hear from you after 44 years! 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. 7th RRFs Ramasun Station, Nong Sung, Thailand. I need any help I can get. VDHA Officers; Unit Directors; Events . 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. Thanks for the extra information. WOW, i JUST RAN ACROSS THIS SITE RANDOMLY. !function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0],p=/^http:/.test(d.location)? Checking out the information of sapper attacks I noted one was missing. I was at Ubon in 8th A&E May 67 to May 68 . RF-101 aircraft land and taxi to parking area. Col. Robin Olds checks munitions on his F-4C Phantom, Scat XXVII, prior to a mission. If I recall it seems this attack happen around midnight I know it was cloudy and very dark. Tower, Bunker Mortar. The enemy failed because the 8th Security Police were more than a match for them. Only person I connected with is Jim Bassegio who lives in SC. Phantoms phorever. Was there in Dec 69 -Dec 70. Aircraft parked at the air base. License Agreement | I was the third crew member on a four man load crew that loaded munitions on the F-4 fighter (pictures show what we loaded). The mortar attack was approximately 11:00 P.M on Oct 1, 1972. Ive been trying to find him over the years with no success. [28]:134, From February to October 1967 EC-121 Warning Star aircraft of the College Eye Task Force were based at Ubon. 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. I just love auto correct or whatever! Post was not sent - check your email addresses! Contact Us | Mike Finnerin here. In October we came under a mortar attack exact date I cannot recall. A lot of friction when they told us we couldnt wear our 408th MMS hats anymore,, we wore them anyway. 314-346-7106. Terms & Conditions | 1982 Comm, Sq. View Udorn Royal Thai Air Force Base vintage historic HD stock video footage in Ubon Ratchathani Thailand, 1968. Tweets by @MrMeMock Under Thailand's "gentleman's agreement" with the United States, RTAF base used by the USAF were commanded by Thai officers. Some of the missiles i loaded took down Migs. I have nerve damage, and heart disease also. google_ad_height = 250; ( She is still my wife.) I am another Ubonian. Task Force Delta Nam Phong Thailand 1972-1972 Sir Edmund Hillary visited the base on 25 January 1967. Major Mack talks about individual tasks of the 552nd Airborne Early Warning Control Wing Unit, at Ubon Air Base in Thailand. | 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. #, Really enjoyed reading all of these posts. Thanks Steve Ive resolved my problem (have 100% SC now) but there may be others looking to connect. I am trying to help him with his VA claim. It is approximately 488km (303 miles) northeast of Bangkok. Hope to hear more from this site, be well guys. 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. EC-121 Aircraft parked on ground at Ubon Air Base in Thailand. vinway@kataan.net, My name is Roy Sutton . Sign you see after getting off C-130 flight from Bangkok, home for the next 12 months. http://www.vspa.com/ub-bateman-sappers-1969-1970-1972.htm. Sometimes, though, its hard to be patient. 79 Squadron is a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) flight training unit that has been formed on four occasions since 1943. I did not know your husband or his friend. We werent There. What a great site. I was in Ubon from Feb. 1969 to Feb. 1970, worked on (auto-pilot sys.) A Thai Govt crane picked us up in the AM and dropped us off at night. Home | Join VDHA | Membership Renewal | Contact Us | Member Login 2023 VDHA All Rights reserved. Saw wa Dee I was in UBON 1969-1970 Crew Chief 43151C with the 435TFS. It is scaled at 1:1,562,500 and provides coverage for all of Thailand. According with Veterans media both Korat and Ubon were sprayed with agent orange. small arms fire, US Army APCs pull up over near Spectre parking and unleash volleys of machine gun fire, tracers arcing beautifully up over across middle of runway. Currently live in Pikeville, Tn. There is a link on this blog. In mid-1974 the wing began to lose personnel, aircraft, and units. I recall it being used extensively to clean electronics components throughout the whoke 4 years in the AF. 2 MiG-17s were shot down during the 14 February attack in the last USAF aerial victories of Operation Rolling Thunder. I did have good times and made good friends there, I wish I could just remember their names. I was 408th MMS line delivery (cobra 13) 1969 1970. The enemy chose to attack and tried to kill American fighting men and destroy U.S. aircraft--and failed. FAQs - How to Order | [13]:99. Radar technician checks equipment. We flew a lot of CBU-52, 58 & 71 all used the SUU-30 dispenser. Unit of Service: 357th Tactical Fighter Squadron; 497th Fighter Squadron; 8th Tactical Fighter Wing. The Print Shop is open! Find Ubon Royal Thai Air Force Base unit information, patches, operation history, veteran photos and more on TogetherWeServed.com. EC-121 Aircraft parked on ground at Ubon Air Base in Thailand during College Eye airborne radar surveillance mission. Thank God , as far as I know, I dont have cancer but I have the other three. 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. IN ALL OF MY TRAVELLING, UBON HAS ALWAYS BEEN MY FAVORITE PLACE TO HANG MY HAT. If they werent successful then we would have been issued ammo for our M16s. I believe that we served those two tours in the 408mms gun shop together Jake. He is looking for anyone who was stationed there at that time time. The top floor of the Ubon hotel served food all night, after a quick Samlor ride. Mike Weiss@Atlanta, Mike Pruitt@Arkansas, Sampson@Florida, Ciro Bua@Texas,Tsgt Davis [our flightline expediter] he may have never departed Ubon, still driving his blue six pack International crummy hustling crews to the next F-4 waiting for weapons. Grant I wish I could tell you more about your granddad but I didnt personally know him. Bill Mahar? Thanks for your response. If anyone can provide pictures or maps I am especially interested in find one that shows the wind drift from the perimeter lines. Again keep in touch I love to hear from you. Thanks! If anyone remembers that abandoned Aussie camp and might have some pictures, please contact me through the proper channels. Col. Robin Olds, 8th Tactical Fighter Wing commander, is carried off the airfield after successfully completing Operation Bolo Airmen Jan. 2, 1967. As I got to the gate, there was more 60 fire and an explosion. (U.S. Air Force photo by Darius Hutton) Had an absolutely gorgeous wife. One year later before departing Ubon the reverse happens, you get handed the rifle, check the serial number, give him back the weapon. 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. 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. The Laos border is about 60 kilometres (37 mi) directly east. SOunds like a good story there! Im in Ubon now (January 8, 2016) and I believe a friend of mine here is the Prajuab who assisted in your adoption. 2023 CriticalPast LLC. Thank you ,Ron. 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. Edward Bouquet. Any way all of his personal belongings have disappeared. [28]:140. Thailand Ubon Air Base (2) Thakhet Laos (1) The Balkans Europe (1) The Hague Netherlands (1) I salute each and every one of you who just did the job you were trained to do. My father Lee Thompson was in the 408th MMS in Ubon Thailand from Feb 13th 1967 until Feb 6th 1971. Worked on another load crew with Mike Weiss from Atlanta, those guys seem to have disappeared. Yellow alert, orange alert, red alert. 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