Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base

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ground-based command and control authorities, the primary mission was providing flexibility in the overall control of tactical air resources. In addition, to maintain positive control of air operations, the 7th ACCS provided communications to higher headquarters. The battle staff was divided into four functional areas: command, operations, intelligence, and communications. Normally, it included 12 members working in nine different specialties. Radio call signs for these missions were

1262: 955: 1626: 1618: 84: 2012: 919: 1880: 564:. The Japanese Army established facilities on the land later used to build Korat Air Base, and a small support airfield was established there for logistics support of the facility and for the Japanese occupation forces in the area. After the end of the war, the facilities were taken over by the Thai government as a military base. Various Japanese facilities were used by the RTAF (including the airfield control tower) until the 1960s. 549: 3567: 1940: 1948: 1397: 1347: 48: 3509: 3340: 1160:

EF-4Cs suffered from certain deficiencies which limited their combat effectiveness. For example, they were unable to carry the standard ARM. Consequently, the EF-4C was seen only as an interim Wild Weasel aircraft, pending the introduction of a more suitable type. In February 1973, after the end of combat operations in Vietnam, the 67th TFS with its EF-4C Wild Weasels were withdrawn and returned to Kadena.

635:). They included a hospital, some barracks and some warehouses for equipment that was flown in using the existing runway. Under the agreement, United States forces using Thai air bases were commanded by Thai officers. 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. The 3556: 3401: 53: 3754: 3346: 107: 1867:, which was shared with civil aviation, were the primary operational holdings of the RTAF. Maintenance of the facilities at other bases abandoned by the United States (Ubon, Udorn) proved too costly and exceeded Thai needs and were turned over to the Department of Civil Aviation for civil use. Nakhon Phanom and U-Tapao were placed under the control of the 2259: 1169: 1590:

At 11:00 15 August 1973, the Congressionally-mandated cutoff went into effect, bringing combat activities over the skies of Cambodia to an end. A-7 and F-4s from Korat flew strike missions sometimes less than 16 km (10 mi) from Phnom Penh that morning before the cutoff. The final day marked

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aircraft deployed from Japan. US naval aircraft have also been involved in Cope Tiger. The flying training portion of the exercise promotes closer relations and enables air force units in the region to sharpen air combat skills and practice interoperability with US forces. Pilots fly both air-to-air

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As soon as the Bangkok bypass road paving was completed, Company B moved to Sattahip to begin construction of Camp Vayama, a 1,000-man troop cantonment area which would eventually become part of a vast port and logistical complex. Joined by Company C in the later part of May, construction continued.

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Its mission was to build roads and a support (logistics) network in support of US Army and USAF operations in Thailand by executing the troop construction portion of the military construction program, performing engineer reconnaissance, and accomplishing civil action projects as resources permitted.

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The 388th TFW initially consisted of two F-105 Thunderchief squadrons, the 421st Tactical Fighter Squadron and the 469th Tactical Fighter Squadron. On 15 May 1966 the 44th Tactical Fighter Squadron was permanently attached to the 388th. The 421st and 469th Tactical Fighter Squadrons flew single-seat

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covered skills such as dogfighting, aerial refuelling, airborne command posts and forward air controllers. The A-7D aircraft were pitted against the F-4 aircraft in dissimilar air combat exercises. These missions were flown as a deterrent to North Vietnam as a signal that if the Paris Peace Accords

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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. The accords effectively ended United States military operations in North and South Vietnam. Laos and Cambodia, however, were not signatories to the

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were transferred to Takhli RTAFB in late November 1965 and were used as electronic warfare aircraft, joining strike aircraft during their missions over North Vietnam to jam enemy radar installations. They were not Wild Weasel aircraft, since they did not have the means to attack radar installations

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The high attrition rate of F-105Ds in Southeast Asian operations soon became a problem. The conversion of USAFE units to the F-4D Phantom enabled some of the European-based F-105Ds to be transferred to Southeast Asia, but this was not sufficient to offset the heavy attrition rate. On 23 April 1967,

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103 Squadron flies eight F-16A and four F-16B acquired under the code name "Peace Naresuan I", five F-16A (of six delivered) under the code name "Peace Naresuan XI", and three F-16A and four F-16Bs acquired from the Republic of Singapore Air Force and delivered in late 2004. All F-16s are the block

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After the US withdrawal in 1976, the RTAF consolidated the equipment left by the departing USAF units in accordance with government-to-government agreements, and assumed use of the base at Korat. The American withdrawal had quickly revealed to the Thai Government the inadequacy of its air force in

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The EC-121Ds provided airborne radar coverage and surveillance in support of aircraft flying combat operations. Combat reconnaissance missions of the 552d resumed on 25 November 1967. These missions normally required the aircraft to be on station for eight hours. Including transit time to and from

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In mid-1968 it was decided to make the 388th an F-4 wing, and also to equip the 388th with the new F-4E and the F-105s would be transferred to Takhli and all of the F-105s in the fighter-bomber mission would be consolidated there. The Wild Weasels would remain at Korat along with the F-4s in their

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The 12th TFS was equipped with the F-105G and was temporarily reassigned to Takhli in June 1967. The detachment returned to its main unit at Korat and the 44th TFS was returned to Korat in September 1970 from the 355th TFW to the 388th TFW when the decision was made to consolidate the units of the

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to support the TDY fighter units and their operations. This squadron was in existence until the end of April when it was discontinued and the 6234th Combat Support Group, the 6234th Support Squadron, and the 6234th Material Squadron were designated and organized as a result of a 3 May 1965 Pacific

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In late 1975, there were only three combat squadrons at Korat, consisting of 24 F-4Ds of the 34th TFS, 24 A-7Ds of the 3rd TFS, and six AC-130H "Spectre" aircraft of the 16th Special Operations Squadron. The 34th TFS shut down, and flew their aircraft to Hill AFB, Utah, in December of that year.

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primitive nature, the air force living area was known for several years as "Camp Nasty" in counterpoint to the Army facility at Camp Friendship. The army retained a portion of the aircraft parking ramp for logistical support of Camp Friendship. The APO for Korat RTAFB was APO San Francisco, 96288

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The USAF mission at Korat RTAFB began in April 1962, when one officer and 14 airmen were temporarily assigned to the existing base as the joint US Military Advisory Group (JUSMAG). The army was engaged in the construction of Camp Friendship. Once completed, army forces moved into Camp Friendship,

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The host unit was the 44th Engineer Group (Construction), part of the 9th Logistics Command. It was a large facility (larger than Korat RTAFB) complete with support offices, barracks for about 4,000 personnel, enlisted, NCO, and officer clubs, a motor pool, a large hospital, athletic fields, and

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The 388th TFW entered into intensive training program to maintain combat readiness and continued to fly electronic surveillance and intelligence missions. The F-4 and A-7 aircraft practiced bombing and intercept missions in western Thailand. A large exercise was held on the first Monday of every

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South of the existing runway, construction of a large air base was begun to support a full USAF combat wing. In July 1964, approximately 500 airmen and officers were deployed to begin construction, and the completion of essential base facilities was completed by October 1964, although due to its

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On 3 January 1967, Company C returned to Phanom Sarakam to begin work on the "inland road", a 122-kilometer, all-weather highway which would connect the Port of Sattahip with the Bangkok bypass road. Upon its completion, the inland road became a vital contribution to the economic development of

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In February 1972, the 67th TFS returned on temporary duty to Korat from Kadena AB, this time being equipped with the EF-4C aircraft. The EF-4C was the initial Wild Weasel version of the Phantom. It was a modified version of the F-4C, designed in parallel with the F-105G Wild Weasel program. The

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equipment accompanied F-100 Wild Weasel I aircraft equipped with basic ECM equipment. In general, the F-100 would identify the SAM site and the F-105Ds would fly the strike. The mission gradually evolved with the addition of new weapons and ECM equipment until the F-4 replaced the F-100 and the

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The 7th ACCS played an important role in the conduct of air operations. The squadron had a minimum of two aircraft airborne 24 hours a day directing and coordinating the effective employment of tactical air resources throughout Southeast Asia. Its aircraft functioned as a direct extension of

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to become an F-4D Phantom unit. Its aircraft and personnel were absorbed by the 44th TFS. With these re-organizations, the 44th TFS possessed both D and F model Thunderchiefs. The squadron's primary mission became one of flying escort to the wing's regular strike force to suppress

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government to the Khmer Rouge in Cambodia during April 1975 nor to the takeover of Laos by the Pathet Lao. Ultimately, the North Vietnamese invasion of South Vietnam during March and April 1975 and the collapse of the Republic of Vietnam also was not opposed militarily by the US.

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The 6234th Tactical Fighter Wing (Provisional) was activated in April 1965 as part of the 2d AD with Colonel William D. Ritchie, Jr. as commander. The wing had responsibility for all air force units in Thailand until permanent wings were established at other bases.

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under a "gentleman's agreement" with the United States. An advisory force of Army personnel was sent to Thailand and their first reports indicated that significant infrastructure improvement in the country would be needed in order for US forces to land in the

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and Kabin Buri, which was opened in February 1966. For their performance in the construction of this road (now Route 303), the 809th Engineer Battalion (Construction) and the 561st Engineer Company (Construction) were awarded Meritorious Unit Commendations.

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The 388th TFW lost 48 aircraft in combat during 1967. Seven others were lost due to non-combat reasons. Forty-three pilots and electronic warfare officers (EWO) were listed as killed (KIA) or missing in action (MIA). Fifteen were rescued.

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required the squadron to send its aircraft to Thailand as replacement aircraft. The 44th remained a "paper organization" until 23 April 1967, when it returned to Korat, absorbing the personnel, equipment and resources of the 421st TFS.

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In 1970, the 44th Engineer Group was inactivated in Thailand as part of the draw down of United States forces in Southeast Asia. Camp Friendship closed as a separate facility in 1971 and much of the facility was turned over to the

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and their allies. The USAF flew 386 combat sorties over Laos during January and 1,449 in February 1973. On 17 April, the USAF flew its last mission over Laos, attacking a handful of targets requested by the Laotian government.

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The 44th TFS returned to Kadena AB, Okinawa and assignment to the 18th TFW, but on 31 December 1966, it became only a paper organization without aircraft. The high loss rate of the F-105s in the two combat wings at Korat and

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34th TFS F-105D Thunderchiefs of the 388th TFW undergo nighttime maintenance inside the big hangar at Korat in 1968. The large hangar sheltered the aircraft and its ground crews from intense tropical sunshine and heavy

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After the departure of the 388th TFW, the USAF retained a small flight of security police at Korat to provide base security and to deter theft of equipment until the final return of the base to the Thai Government.

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On 10 May 1969, the 34th Tactical Fighter Squadron was transferred organizationally to the 347th TFW at Yokota AB, Japan, but it remained attached to the 388th TFW at Korat. It was re-equipped with F-4Es on 5 July.

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the conclusion of an intense 160-day campaign, during which the USAF expended 240,000 tons of bombs. At Korat, two A-7D pilots from the 354th TFW returned from flying the last USAF combat mission over Cambodia.

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fighter-bombers formed the nucleus of the RTAF's defense and tactical firepower. The F-5Es were accompanied by training teams of American civilian and military technicians, who worked with members of the RTAF.

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concept was originally proposed in 1965 as a method of countering the increasing North Vietnamese SAM threat, using volunteer crews. The mission of the Wild Weasels was to eliminate SAM sites in North Vietnam.

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Camp Friendship was the home of Headquarters, United States Army Support, Thailand (USARSUPTHAI), part of the Army Military Assistance Command Thailand (MACTHAI). The facility was initially set up as a

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In August, the main portion of Company C was moved to Sakon Nakon where it built a troop cantonment area, a special forces camp, and a POL tank farm at Nakom Phanom (NKP) in support of the air force.

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and one F-16B-15ADF Fighting Falcon air defense airplanes acquired from the USAF and delivered to the RTAF in 2003 and 2004. These airplanes were acquired under the code name "Peace Naresuan IV".

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and was referenced by that identifier in voice communications during air missions. The mission of the USAF at Korat was to conduct operations in support of US commitments in Southeast Asia:

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The 354th Tactical Fighter Wing ended its rotating deployments to Korat on 23 May 1974 and returned its A-7D squadrons (353rd and 355th TFS) and aircraft to Myrtle Beach Air Force Base.

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forces in South Vietnam. Their primary objective was to create an anti-vehicle barrier. If the vehicles could be stopped, then a major quantity of enemy supplies would be halted.

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counter-insurgency aircraft, transports, and helicopters were added to the RTAF inventory. In 1985 the United States Congress authorized the sale of the F-16 fighter to Thailand.

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PL 93-50 and 93-52, which cut off all funds for combat in Cambodia and all of Indochina effective 15 August 1973. Air strikes by the USAF peaked just before the deadline, as the

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the event of a conventional war in Southeast Asia. Accordingly, in the 1980s the government allotted large amounts of money for the purchase of modern aircraft and spare parts.

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Formed with F-105Fs transferred from inactivating 333d, 354th and 357th TFS at Takhli RTAB 24 September 1970, aircraft at Korat in TDY status from 18th TFW, Kadena AB, Okinawa

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F-105G (S/N 63-8320) of the 561st Tactical Fighter Squadron, 388th Tactical Fighter Wing, over Southeast Asia in the summer of 1972. Aircraft scored three MiG kills in Vietnam

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the 421st TFS was re-designated the 44th Tactical Fighter Squadron. In October 1967 the 44th TFS absorbed the mission and makeup of 13th TFS. The 13th was transferred to

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On 23 April 1967 the 44th TFS's primary mission became one of flying escort to the wing's regular strike force to suppress AAA and SAM fire as a Wild Weasel squadron.

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was also used as a base during this exercise. These included a C-130E Hercules from 36 Airlift Squadron, 374 Airlift Wing (based at Yokota AB, Japan) in 2006, and a

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Wild Weasel mission. With their return, the 6010th Wild Weasel Squadron was formed. The squadron was redesignated the 17th Wild Weasel Squadron on 1 December 1971.

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were deployed and established a headquarters at the RTAF airfield that later became Korat RTAFB. The first facilities were built on the north side of the runway (

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In 1965, the 6234th TFW and its subordinate units operating F-100s, F-105s, and F-4Cs flew 10,797 sorties totalling 26,165 hours. The wing's efforts merited the

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to Korat on 9 August and commenced operations the following day. The 36th TFS remained at Korat until 29 October then returned to Japan. It was replaced by the

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ended the immediate threat, but both Camp Friendship and Korat RTAFB were developed as part of the buildup of forces in Southeast Asia during the Vietnam War.

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Today, Camp Friendship is a Royal Thai Army artillery base. Some of the old US facilities are still in use, and some new construction has also been erected.

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By 1967, Korat RTAFB was home to as many as 34 operating units and about 6,500 USAF airmen. Korat also housed components of the RTAF and a detachment of

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Camp Friendship viewed from the air in 1964 with Korat Air Base at the top of the photo, however much of the support base is not yet constructed

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On 14–15 May 1975, aircraft assigned to Korat provided air cover in what is considered the last battle of the Vietnam war, the recovery of the

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SAM and gun-laying radar defenses of North Vietnam during the ingress, attack, and egress of the main strike force. In the suppression role,

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During the 1980s and early-1990s, the airfield was jointly operated as a civil airport for Nakhon Ratchasima. This ended with the opening of

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With the end of active combat in Indochina on 15 August 1973, the USAF began drawing down its Thailand-based units and closing its bases.

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The EC-130s and personnel of 7th ACCS were transferred to the 374th Tactical Airlift Wing at Clark Air Base, Philippines on 22 May 1974.

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428th Tactical Fighter Squadron General Dynamics F-111A 67-0075 carrying practice bombs taxiing at Korat RTAFB, Thailand, September 1974

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469th Tactical Fighter Squadron (F-105D) remained on TDY at Korat until 15 November 1965 when it was permanently assigned to the 6234th.

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More than 1,100 people participate, including approximately 500 US service members and 600 service members from Thailand and Singapore.

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On 15 October 1969, the F-105-equipped 44th Tactical Fighter Squadron was transferred and reassigned to the 355th TFW at Takhli RTAFB.

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Korat RTAFB is the home of the 1st RTAF Wing, consisting of three (101, 102, 103) squadrons. The airfield has a single 9,800 + foot

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With the fall of both Cambodia and South Vietnam in April 1975, the political climate between Washington and the government of PM

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Barracks at Camp Friendship, part of a group of five "H-type" open bay design south of Bataan Drive used by the air force in 1973

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Over the last few years, Cope Tiger has widened to include CSAR (Combat Search and Rescue) assets and in 2007 for the first time

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Thailand and served as an important link in the supply and communication lines between the Gulf of Siam and northeast Thailand.

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station, an average flight was typically about 10 hours, and the force ranged between five and seven aircraft at any one time.

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ironworks, destroying its power plant on 16 March. On 11 August 1967 388th TFW F-105s participated in the first attack on the

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The 354th TFW Forward Echelon at Korat also became a composite wing. Along with the Myrtle Beach personnel, elements of the

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The wars in Cambodia and Laos, however continued. With the political changes in the US during 1974, and the resignation of

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missiles were employed to destroy, or at least harass, the SA-2 and/or fire control radar which guided the SA-2 missiles.

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bombing operations over Laos. They would remain at Korat until June 1965 when they were moved to Udorn RTAFB and then to

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to Korat for a 179-day TDY. By mid-October, 1,574 airmen from Myrtle Beach had arrived as part of "Constant Guard IV".

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Approximately 50 F-105Ds on the flightline at Korat, 1 July 1968. KC-135s from U-Tapao are parked in the background

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In March 1973 A-7D aircraft were drawn from the deployed 354th TFW squadrons and assigned to the 388th TFW as the

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On 30 June 1975, the 347th TFW F-111As and the 428th and 429th TFS were inactivated. The F-111s were sent to the

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were deployed and permanently attached to the 388th from the 347th TFW, Yokota AB, Japan and Kadena AB, Okinawa.

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36th Tactical Fighter Squadron F-105D having MK-82 500 pound bombs being loaded prior to a mission, Korat, 1964

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In addition to strike missions during Operations Linebacker and Linebacker II, A-7Ds of the 354th assumed the

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was activated and on 8 April was organised to replace the provisional PACAF 6234th TFW which was inactivated.

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were deployed to Korat to provide base search and rescue. In mid-1965 this unit was redesignated Detachment 4

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On 15 November 1974, the F-105F/G's of the 17th WWS were withdrawn and transferred to the 562d TFS/35 TFW at

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On 23 December 1975, the 388th TFW and its remaining squadron, the 34th TFS, transferred to Hill AFB, Utah.

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Det. 1 remained at Korat until June 1970, when it left Thailand. It returned in November 1971, now known as

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The mission of the 20 EC-121Rs was to detect and interdict the flow of supplies from North Vietnam down the

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in Bangkok. The Thai government wanted the US out of Thailand by the end of the year. The USAF implemented

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AC-130 Spectre gunship of the 16th Special Operations Squadron flying from Korat RTAFB, Thailand, July 1974

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was flying this aircraft from Korat when he was shot down by anti-aircraft artillery on 16 September 1965

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and other aircraft operating in southern Laos. It remained at Korat, supporting Operation Linebacker,

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Since the 1980s United States Marine Corps F/A-18C Hornet fighters have used Korat as a base during

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A Royal Thai Air Force Northrop F-5E Tiger II (USAF s/n 76-1673) taxies on the flight line at Korat

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A drawdown of forces in Thailand was announced in mid-1974. With the closure of Takhli RTAFB the

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In April 1965, the 6234th Air Base Squadron was organized at Korat as a permanent unit under the

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exercises, an annual, multinational exercise conducted in two phases in the Asia-Pacific region.

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388th Tactical Fighter wing F-105F Wild Weasel aircraft, flying from Korat RTAFB, Thailand, 1972

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The 16th Special Operations Squadron transferred to Hurlburt Field, Florida on 12 December 1975

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rescue the Thai Government lodged a formal protest with the US and riots broke out outside the

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The only missions flown were aircraft of the 388th TFW providing air cover and escort during

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On 15 March 1974, the EB-66s of the 42nd Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron were sent to

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Congressional pressure in Washington grew against these bombings, and on 30 June 1973, the

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of 231 Squadron. Singaporean forces fly F-5Es, F-16C/D Fighting Falcons, KC-130B Hercules,

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Basketball court and a mess hall, looking northeast at Benning Ave and Bataan Drive, 1970

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The 3rd Tactical Fighter Squadron was transferred to Clark AB, Philippines on 15 December

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In March 1967 F-105s from the 388th TFW carried out the first attacks on North Vietnam's

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The tactics employed on the Iron Hand missions were primarily designed to suppress the

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F-105D was replaced by the more capable and specialized two-place F-105F and G models.

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On 3 April 1965 the 67th TFS launched the first unsuccessful US airstrike against the

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turning the facilities north of the Korat RTAFB runway over to the Thai armed forces.

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The group constructed the Bangkok By-Pass Road, a 95 km asphalt highway between

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had soured. Immediately after the news broke of the use of Thai bases to support the

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Arizona were deployed to support the A-7D aircraft, being replaced by A-7Ds from the

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Lockheed C/EC-130E-LM Hercules Serial 62-1857 of the 7th ACCS at Korat, 10 May 1974

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The USAF officially turned Korat over to the Thai Government on 26 February 1976.

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were broken, the United States would use its air power to enforce its provisions.

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feared a communist invasion or insurgency inside Thailand would spread from the

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the evacuation of Americans and at-risk Vietnamese from Saigon, South Vietnam.

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F-105F/G Wild Weasel SAM Anti-Radar squadrons assigned to the 388th TFW were:

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1973 map of Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base (click on map for high resolution)

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achieve whatever advantage possible before working out a settlement with the

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Tail Code: The Complete History of USAF Tactical Aircraft Tail Code Markings

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In Cambodia the USAF carried out a massive bombing campaign to prevent the

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was the only crewmember able to eject, which set into motion an 11 1/2-day

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In November 1970, the 553d RW was inactivated. The 554th RS transferred to

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An expansion of combat operations from Korat initiated with the arrival of

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The Secret Vietnam War: The United States Air Force in Thailand, 1961–1975

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Camp Friendship. It was a separate facility which pre-dated Korat RTAFB.

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3d Tactical Fighter Squadron A-7D Corsair II 70-0983 and 71-0311 in flight

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Hercules aircraft, which were equipped with command and control capsules.

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Douglas RB/EB-66B-DL Destroyer of 42d Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron

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The 388th Tactical Fighter Wing: At Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, 1972

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Designation reassigned to 8th TFW, Udorn RTAFB and reequipped with F-4Ds.

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18th Tactical Fighter Wing F-105s deploying to Korat RTAFB, Thailand 1965

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in November 1972 when the remaining Skyraiders were transferred to the

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Iroquois helicopters from 203 Squadron, Wing 2 is also based at Korat.

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The tale of two bridge and the battle for the skies over North Vietnam

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USAF active flying, space, and missile squadrons as of 1 October 1995

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The Last Battle: The Mayaguez Incident and the end of the Vietnam War

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and about 4 km (2.5 mi) south of the centre of the city of

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67th TFS Republic F-105D-25-RE Thunderchief 61-0217 flown by Lt Col

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Known deployed squadrons to Korat attached to the 6234th TFW were:

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and other USAF operations, until 1 June 1974, when it returned to

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McDonnell F-4E-32-MC Phantom of the 34th Tactical Fighter Squadron

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The first USAF units at Korat were under the command of the US

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528th Engineer Detachment (Utilities) *change (28 August 2011)

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Det. 17, 601st Photo Flight (MAC), (HQ - 600th Photo Squadron)

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Korat Air Base Thailand and Camp Friendship 1965–1970 (Video)

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Photos Of Camp Friendship – US Army Support Command, Thailand

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Air Force Combat Wings Lineage and Honors Histories 1947–1977

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Closed facilities of the United States Air Force in Thailand

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Headquarters of the 42d Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron

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Retaking The Mayagüez – The final battle of the Vietnam War

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other facilities. It was assigned APO San Francisco 96233.

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were moved to Korat on 12 July 1974. Later that month, the

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The Vietnam War Years of Korat Royal Thai Air Base website

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YGBSM "The Story Of The First U.S. SAM-Hunters in Vietnam"

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354th Tactical Fighter Wing (Deployed Tennant) (1972–1974)

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Gradual Failure: The Air War over North Vietnam 1965–1966

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41st ORD Company, Direct Ammunition Support 3/1966-9/1966

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Inactivated October 1967, aircraft assigned to 44th TFS.

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and move north to the expected invasion areas along the

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697th EN Company, Pipeline Construction Support 1965–69

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engaged a force of about 10,000 Khmer Rouge encircling

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A-7Ds of the 354th Tactical Fighter Wing at Korat, 1972

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of the College Eye Task Force (later designated Det 1,

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Airborne Warning and Control Systems (AWACS) aircraft,

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738th Engineer Support Company, Supply Point *1963–65*

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1974th Communications Squadron and Group (Tenant AFCS)

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6234th Tactical Fighter Wing (Provisional) (1965–1966)

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Activated at Korat, aircraft being deployed from the

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visited Korat RTAFB, spending the night at the base.

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which successfully destroyed one span of the bridge.

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on 31 July 1964, the 6441st Tactical Fighter Wing at

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9th Logistical Command HHD Logistics Support 1963–70

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Major organizations assigned to Camp Friendship were

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HQ, United States Air Force, Pacific Air Forces. 2096:40th MP Battalion, Military Police Support 1967–70 1852:In addition to the F-5E and F-5F fighter-bombers, 951:F-105Ds, while the 44th flew the two-seat F-105F. 456:Participating American aircraft have included the 2102:44th Engineer Group, HHC/HHD Construction 1962–70 970:Also on 15 May, an F-4C Phantom II squadron, the 277:347th Tactical Fighter Wing (Tennant) (1974–1975) 2168:428th MED Battalion, HHD Medical Support 1966–68 1891:Emblem of the 44th Engineer Group (Construction) 1137:California, F-105G, 2 January – 5 September 1973 1067:In early 1966, standard F-105Ds with no special 556:The origins of Korat Air Base dates back to the 27:Royal Thai Air Force base near Nakhon Ratchasima 3054:"U.S. to begin pullout of troops from Thailand" 1820:American Forces Thailand Network (Tenant AFRTS) 1637:Korat RTAFB A-7D F-111 on Alert Ramp during SS 1549:Paris agreement and remained in states of war. 1303:, while the 553rd RS remained at Korat with 11 3273:My 1966–67 photos on base and off base action. 2723:. Office of Air Force History. pp. 31–5. 2186:538th Engineer Battalion, Construction 1965–70 207:Royal Thai Air Force (1955–1964; 1976–present) 88:Aerial photograph of Korat RTAFB, 23 July 1987 3950:Buildings and structures in Nakhon Ratchasima 3492: 3323: 3101:Vietnam Order of Battle © – Shelby L. Stanton 3096: 3094: 3092: 2752: 2750: 2748: 2746: 2744: 2742: 2740: 2408:Search and Rescue in Southeast Asia 1961–1975 2287:. Archived from the original on 5 March 2019. 1684:gunships was moved to Korat from Ubon RTAFB. 1649:month, involving all USAF units in Thailand. 8: 3207:. Schiffer Military Aviation History, 1994. 2201:593rd EN Company, Construction 6/1963-8/1963 2126:133rd MED Group, HHD Medical Support 1968–70 1817:1998th Communications Squadron (Tenant AFCS) 1240:552d Airborne Early Warning and Control Wing 1206:flying F-4Ds was deployed from the 3rd TFW, 453:and air-to-ground combat training missions. 3179:Active Air Force wings as of 1 October 1995 2944:"7th Airborne Command and Control Squadron" 2849: 2847: 2845: 2787:: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list ( 2414:. Office of Air Force History. p. 50. 2204:597th MAINT Company, Direct Support 1966–69 2132:219th MP Company, Physical Security 1966–71 2069:7th MAINT Battalion, Direct Support 1965–71 1776:, Nevada. The 347th became an F-4E wing at 1530:39th Aerospace Rescue and Recovery Squadron 1188:On 17 November 1968, an F-4E squadron from 3884: 3759: 3572: 3499: 3485: 3477: 3330: 3316: 3308: 3120: 3118: 3116: 3114: 3112: 3110: 3108: 2111:57th MAINT Company, Direct Support 1963–71 1746:after it was hijacked by the Khmer Rouge. 1372:was shot down over South Vietnam near the 810:6234th Tactical Fighter Wing (Provisional) 495:Thai Forces fly F-16A/B Fighting Falcons, 336:9,843 ft (3,000 m) Concrete 31: 2400: 2398: 2396: 2394: 2392: 2390: 2388: 2386: 2384: 2319: 2317: 2315: 2313: 2303:Data current as of October 2006. Source: 1895:Adjacent to Korat RTAFB to the south was 1406:7th Airborne Command and Control Squadron 1363:42nd Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 1318:, after North Vietnamese MiGs threatened 1307:until December 1971, when it returned to 1055:A 67th TFS EF-4C over North Vietnam, 1972 269:United States Advisory Forces (1964–1965) 3239:The Royal Thai Air Force (English Pages) 3032:"16 Special Operations Squadron (AFSOC)" 2822: 2820: 2579: 2577: 2366: 2364: 2362: 2360: 2358: 2356: 2354: 654: 437:Korat RTAFB is a major facility for the 2763:. Office of Air Force History. p. 2352: 2350: 2348: 2346: 2344: 2342: 2340: 2338: 2336: 2334: 2272: 1180:469th TFS McDonnell F-4E Phantom 66–301 273:388th Tactical Fighter Wing (1966–1976) 2780: 2757:Ravenstein, Charles A. (1984) (1984). 2696: 2685: 2290: 1859:By the late 1980s, Korat, Takhli, and 3288:Hill AFB, Utah. Home of the 388th FW 3283:Official Royal Thai Air Force Website 2968:. 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McFarland & Company, 1998. 2078:13th MP Company, Separate 1969–73 1692:and the squadron was inactivated. 669:at Korat Air Force Base May 1968. 3752: 3565: 3554: 3507: 3399: 3344: 3338: 2966:"353rd Combat Training Squadron" 2262: This article incorporates 2257: 2237:United States Pacific Air Forces 2159:331st Sup Co (SUP-DEP) *1964–66* 1951:General map of Camp Friendship ( 1823:Detachment 7, 6922 Security Wing 1675:16th Special Operations Squadron 1482:356th Tactical Fighter Squadrons 1069:electronic countermeasures (ECM) 105: 98: 82: 51: 46: 3960:1955 establishments in Thailand 3256:Official site of 1st Wing, RTAF 3244:Royal Thai Air Force – Overview 2211:720th Military Police Battalion 2195:590th Supply & Service (DS) 2156:313th Transportation Company TC 2153:291st Transportation Company TC 2144:270th Transportation Detachment 2141:260th Transportation Company TC 2138:258th Transportation Detachment 2129:172nd Transportation Detachment 2087:31st MED Field Hospital 1962–70 1806:Other major USAF units assigned 1667:429th Tactical Fighter Squadron 1663:428th Tactical Fighter Squadron 1127:561st Tactical Fighter Squadron 889:531st Tactical Fighter Squadron 887:Wild Weasel Detachment (former 882:421st Tactical Fighter Squadron 863:357th Tactical Fighter Squadron 853:(F-105D) February–December 1965 757:469th Tactical Fighter Squadron 558:Japanese Occupation of Thailand 355:Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base 35:Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base 3162:"Camp Friendship Unit Listing" 2281:"Airport information for VTUN" 2180:519th Transportation Battalion 2171:442nd Signal Battalion 1967–71 2081:21st MED Depot Medical 1967–70 1595:Consolidation and inactivation 1568:from taking over the country. 1204:35th Tactical Fighter Squadron 1101:12th Tactical Fighter Squadron 1017:On 22 December 1967 President 976:13th Tactical Fighter Squadron 972:34th Tactical Fighter Squadron 872:68th Tactical Fighter Squadron 857:12th Tactical Fighter Squadron 851:67th Tactical Fighter Squadron 787:44th Tactical Fighter Squadron 765:80th Tactical Fighter Squadron 753:36th Tactical Fighter Squadron 1: 3126:"44th Engineer Group website" 2828:"13 Fighter Squadron (PACAF)" 2585:"12 Fighter Squadron (PACAF)" 2560:"67 Fighter Squadron (PACAF)" 2538:"44 Fighter Squadron (PACAF)" 2516:"80 Fighter Squadron (PACAF)" 2448:Van Staaveren, Jacob (2002). 2198:590th QM Company (DS) 1964–65 1907:for equipment storage of the 1770:422d Fighter Weapons Squadron 1497:Republic of Vietnam Air Force 1374:Vietnamese Demilitarized Zone 946:F-105 Thunderchief operations 884:(F-105D) 20 November 1965 on. 859:(F-105D) February–August 1965 685:. 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Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base

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