From Thailand and Laos. Posted by Kimberly Davis on 12/13/2010 (82 items)
- Load crew in revetment at Udorn RTAFB October 1971. F4D with a MIG strike package. Ma…
- AOC Parking Apron LS 20A Long Tieng, Laos Photo submitted by: Alex Graham (AFSC was …
- Flightline at Vientianne, Laos Photo submitted by: Alex Graham (AFSC was 30230 Inter…
- Muong Sui, Laos Photo submitted by: Alex Graham (AFSC was 30230 Interpreter (French)…
- Ravens, September, 1970 LS 20A Long Tieng, Laos. Charles Engle (KIA 2/22/71 near the…
- The 13th emblem was from Sam’s outfit, the 13th Panther Pack, or, 13th Tactical Fight…
- 13th Panther Pack, or, 13th Tactical Fighter Squadron patch Photo submitted by: Sam …
- "Eldridge was our squadron mascot, and was suppose to be a black panther, but wa…
- 13th squadron (the pilots in the 13th at the time, which is around 1972) Photo submi…
- 13th Squadron (72-73?) Photo submitted by: (then Sgt) Sam Lassiter
- Squadron photo of the 13th TFS. (’72-73?) Photo submitted by: (then Sgt) Sam Lassite…
- Sam Lassiter, after his first FCF (Functional Check Flight), early 1973. Photo submi…
- The chaff is cardboard wrapped very small slivers of tin foil that pilots dispensed f…
- Laredo patch, FAC, or Forward Air Controller – these guys flew very dangerous mission…
- "One of my pilots getting some juice (fuel)." (’72-73?) Photo submitted by…
- Charlie Barrier – arresting system at Udorn Photo submitted by: Gary Kelley
- F4D Loaded after takeoff – Ubon Photo submitted by: Gary Kelley
- F4E About to engage arresting system – Udorn Photo submitted by: Gary Kelley
- Rescue Helicopter returning – Ubon Photo submitted by: Gary Kelley
- Home of the Wolfpack revetments – Ubon Photo submitted by: Gary Kelley
- Temple gate in Ubon Photo submitted by: Gary Kelley
- Mun (Moon) River at Ubon Photo submitted by: Gary Kelley
- F105 Taxies at Ubon Photo submitted by: Gary Kelley
- C-141 Freedom Bird after takeoff – Ubon Photo submitted by: Gary Kelley
- Photo submitted by: Gary Kelley
- Spectre Gunship parking area – Ubon Photo submitted by: Gary Kelley
- Thai Government building in Bangkok Photo submitted by: Gary Kelley
- View from Chao Phya river in Bangkok Photo submitted by: Gary Kelley
- Allied Pow Cemetery from WW2 at River Kwae Photo submitted by: Gary Kelley
- Gift shop/Restaurant at River Kwae Photo submitted by: Gary Kelley
- Bridge at River Kwae (not the actual bridge in the movie) Photo submitted by: Gary K…
- Japanese Army locomotive used near River Kwae Photo submitted by: Gary Kelley
- Artwork outside Buddhist temple Photo submitted by: Gary Kelley
- Nakhon Pathom temple spire (between Bangkok and River Kwae) Photo submitted by: Gary…
- Temple in Bangkok Photo submitted by: Gary Kelley
- Movie Theater Poster outside Thai theater for an American movie – Udorn Photo submit…
- Two story hootches and housegirl – Udorn Photo submitted by: Gary Kelley
- Monsoon rains at Udorn looking across runway Photo submitted by: Gary Kelley
- Same view as 30 but no rain – C141 Starlifter taking off – Udorn Photo submitted by:…
- F4D has caught the arresting system cable – Udorn Photo submitted by: Gary Kelley
- Downtown Udorn headed toward the airbase in a taxi Photo submitted by: Gary Kelley
- Thai craftsman at work outside Emerald Palace, Bangkok Photo submitted by: Gary Kell…
- A Temple spire, Bangkok Photo submitted by: Gary Kelley
- Buddhist statues, Bangkok Photo submitted by: Gary Kelley
- Spires, Bangkok Photo submitted by: Gary Kelley
- Large Buddha statue in Bangkok (this one is big and said to be solid gold) Photo sub…
- In the Wire – F4D has hooked the Arresting system at Ubon Photo submitted by: Gary K…
- July, 1967; "A few days before we left Udorn to rotate back to the states!"…
- An F104 of the 435th FIS on approach to Udorn after a sortie June of 67. Photo submi…
- 435th FIS Udorn, Thailand; F104’s; July 66 to July 67 Photo submitted by: Fred Hamme…
- 435th FIS Udorn, Thailand; F104; July 66 to July 67 Photo submitted by: Fred Hammes
- 435th FIS Udorn, Thailand; F104’s; July 66 to July 67 Photo submitted by: Fred Hamme…
- 435th FIS Udorn, Thailand; F104’s; July 66 to July 67 Photo submitted by: Fred Hamme…
- 435th FIS Udorn, Thailand; F104; July 66 to July 67 Photo submitted by: Fred Hammes
- These are the barracks we got to live in when we first arrived at Udorn, July 1966, w…
- This is a look at the inside of the old barracks that we were told was our new home w…
- These are the barracks we got to live in when we first arrived at Udorn, July 1966, w…
- These are the barracks we got to live in when we first arrived at Udorn, July 1966, w…
- Photo submitted by: Fred Hammes
- Photo submitted by: Fred Hammes
- Photo submitted by: Fred Hammes
- Photo submitted by: Fred Hammes
- Photo submitted by: Fred Hammes
- Photo submitted by: Fred Hammes
- Photo submitted by: Fred Hammes
- Photo submitted by: Fred Hammes
- Photo submitted by: Fred Hammes
- Photo submitted by: Fred Hammes
- Photo submitted by: Fred Hammes
- Photo submitted by: Fred Hammes
- Photo submitted by: Fred Hammes
- F104; taken at Udorn July 66 to July 67 on the flight line Photo submitted by: Fred …
- The 435th FIS, Udorn, Thailand 1967 flight line day shift! Photo submitted by: Fred …
- F104; taken at Udorn July 66 to July 67 on the flight line Photo submitted by: Fred …
- F104; taken at Udorn July 66 to July 67 on the flight line Photo submitted by: Fred …
- F104; taken at Udorn July 66 to July 67 on the flight line Photo submitted by: Fred …
- F104; taken at Udorn July 66 to July 67 on the flight line Photo submitted by: Fred …
- Udorn map received from Air Force Historical Research Center Photo submitted by: Ste…
- Udorn from Air Force Historical Research Center Photo submitted by: Steve Secatch
- Udorn RTAFB borders, received from Air Force Historical Research Center Photo submi…
- Photo received from Air Force Historical Research Center of Udorn after 1970 Photo s…
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AIM 4’s on a D Mod, I was there when due to a mod problem the missile came off the inner rail, and took out the strut on another F-4 across the ramp. The #3 man lost his arm that day and we stopped flying the AIM 4. 555tfs then 432
The 3 BLMF’s ( Bomb Loading Mother —— in the pic I remember them but can’t think of their names. I was there from 11/70 to 11/71 painted the bombs on Christmas Eve, Was there for Bombs in the Barrel and loaded more frag then i can remember. I was on a load crew with Joe Stout Crew Chief no relation and cameron Rucks. Had a hootch across from the BX by the services squadron. Anyone who was there during that time with me, send me an e-mail, or you cna visit me on Together We Served Air Force.
F4 FA 795 25th squadron Loaded many bombs on that bird during my 1/70-1/71 tour
Wow, thought I would never see pics of the F-104’s at Udorn. Does anyone remember the incident where a rocket pod on a Starfighter went off at the arm/dearm area at East end of runway?
I was walking out to a CH-3C parked way down the ramp near west end of taxiway when the rockets exploded down through the area between taxiway and runway. Scared the crap out me. Thought we were being mortered by VC.
My name is Anthony wayne Ortega (Tony) I was airmam stationed at Udorn Thailand with the 435 TFS I was there 66/67 when
my good friend sgt Raymon Pouch as the lead wepons tech. was working with airman Ruccer at the end of the runway. Sgt Pouch
was standing behind the F104 prior to tack off, a stray voltage check was not done or done in correctly when the safety pin was
pulled all 18 3.5 white phosphorus rockets discharged. Sgt Pouch received suffered major burns but survived, a Major at the
opposite end of the runway in a operations truck was killed, also a few Thai civilians were killed.
Anthony Ortega
wayneortega@att.net
Hi Tony,
The day the rocket launcher went off, I was in a F-104 weapons maintenance shack not to far from the flight line working on an M-61 Gatling gun. I was a friend with Ray Pouch too.
I am writing a short story about the accident and was wondering if you could help me with the date the event happened and any other info you may want to share. The best I can recall it was Nov. 1966.
Thanks,
Former SSgt. Ray Steinkraus at Udorn in the 435 TFS, June 1966 to July 1967.
Ray,
I remember the accident very well, but as I remember, the F-104 in question, had the right wing replaced by the RAM team because of battle damage. In fact the new wing had not been painted before flight, and from what I understand, two 28 volt wires were crossed in the wing, which caused the pod to be hot at the time the pin was pulled. It was just as if the pilot has the trigger depressed. I don’t remember the exact date.
Windell
I remember that day I was on a B-1 stand and had just reached the bottom step and was knocked down, minor injuries. do you by chance know who the crew chief of 57-925 was? col. Finney was the pilot?
I was under the wing of an F-104 on the line doing a pre-flight inspection when that tragic accident occurred. I remember it well. Like others, I thought it was a mortar attack.
The picture of the F-4D catching the arresting hook at Udorn with the OZ lettering and red tail tip is clearly an RF-4C from the 14th TRS at Udorn….I worked on 11th and 14th TRS Photo Systems on two tours first was Oct. 67 to Oct. 68 and again from Mar. 69 to Mar. 70…
Got a ticker problem and cancer. Any info on AO and Korat is greatly appreciated. Was in the 561st & 562nd TFS {105’s} and 23rd TFW. Any memories??? THANKS!!!
Pete Kate: I was there when the LAU3A rocket launcher went off. I was in the weapons section. SSgt Jonesof was the weapons crew chief in arm dearm that day, one of the members of his crew was A1C Bell, I don’t recall the other members. I was also on the investigating board for that incident because I was the training NCOIC. Rember LtCol. Harris, Chife of Maint, 1st Lt. Carlson was the OIC of weapons, TSgt Coulter was NCOIC of weapons They came with the unit from George AFB. I was assigned from Castle. I’ll never forget that day, not a good one. The 435 was a good unit
I was at Udorn when they began shut-down in the 70s. The Thai people were so friendly….and happy! Thanks to all of the Thai soldiers and U.S. forces that served there….God bless you all! Sawatdee
I was a PaveNail FAC and did a lot of flying in the Barrel Roll area. I was based in NKP 1971-1972.
I killed a T-54 Tank with a 2.75″ rocket by setting the elephant
grass upwind of it on fire, and when the fire reached the tank it began to smoke then the top blew off in a huge fire ball.
If anyone was at udorn and remembers ltc. fred mellor 1964/1965 f4101 voo doo 363rd tactical recon wing, please email me. he is an uncle of mine that got shot down in 1965.
still m.i.a.
my email address for fred mellor is seonecomm@gmail.com
Was stationed at Udorn RTAFB 74-75 in CES arresting barriers. Anyone there during my tour give me a shout. Left November 75′ just after announced base closing. Sad day. Really loved it there…especially th Golden Palm! Sawadee.
Crash Recovery/TA 432 FMS anybody here work there 71-72
I was in Thailand from 1971 to 1970 with crash recovery and transient alert – need memories of that time
Jim,
I was an air traffic controller, worked in the Rapcon between the taxiway and runway at exit 2.
Do you have any photos showing the lack of vegetation in the area I worked, would you be willing to write a buddy letter stating that in the area we both worked, I was there in 69-70.
Thanks,
Randy Herrell Winchester, TN 931-968-9950
here is a picture of the flag my dad gave me when he came home from Thailand.Enjoy!
https://imgur.com/gallery/s6sdPBT
I was stationed with 602nd Air Commando when rockets fired. We were on the recieving end of the rockets. I was at west end of runway, adjacent to Air America bomb dump. After the rockets hit the ground in front of the F104 they scattered. Several blew adjacent to us. At the same time a couple of Lao T-28’s flew over us. We thought we were being attacked. After my tour was complete I shipped out to Misawa Japan. I ran accross the the guy you loaded the rockets. I believe his name was Ssgt Bell. He told me that a new wing was installed and the wiring was connected wrong. The stray power didn’t show unless the engine was running. He assumed that the arming crew didn’t properly check for power before connecting the rocker pod. Not a good day at Udorn.
I was at udorn 9-1970 -9-1971 432fms jet engine shop worked on j79-15
I was with the 14thTRS PPIF Oct 70/Feb 71 we did recon for the SonTay POW raid which was launched at Udorn on 20 Nov 70 .. When the weather was good recon was our job. Feb 71 I was PCS ,d to Tan Son Nhut AFB,RVN 12th RITS and DEROS back to the world Oct71. If someone needs a letter substancating exposure to agent orange between Oct70 /Feb71 same same at Nam unit please contact me. I am appealing VA Decision myself together then together now!! Welcome Home to you all God Bless you !! Bert
I was stationed at Udorn from 1968-70 and served as a (fireman) rescue specialist on helicopters. I plan to visit Udorn in Feb of 2017. Do any of you know how to contact someone who worked for the Thai Gov on the Air Force Base during the above time frame? The Thai man’s name is (Shorty) Samii Coonpabalee and he worked as a fire protection assistant at the flight line fire station maintenance building.
I was stationed in Udorn RTAFB in 1972-1973. I worked in vehicle maintenance. I am looking for pictures of the area to show we our location to the flight line. I remember they used a truck to spray for mosquitoes which was a herbicide.