PART ONE - Udorn / Ubon RTAFB 1966-68 - PreservingOurHistory.com
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- Опубликовано: 26 май 2013
- For more information on Udorn RTAFB, the "Secret War" in Laos, or a general history of Southeast Asia, please visit www.PreservingOurHistory.com
All images on this film are property of Erwin, Joan, Roy, and Kimberly Davis.
I do NOT own any rights to the music on this film, and am utilizing them for PERSONAL USE ONLY. I do not SELL any copies of this video. I only make it available online for the viewing pleasure of Veterans. I just tried to pick songs that were popular during the Vietnam War-era so that Veterans who view this film might enjoy it even more :)
Songs are (in order):
Thai National Anthem
Break on Through - The Doors
Born to Be Wild - Steppinwolf
Secret Agent Man - Johnny Rivers
My father was the Wing Material Control Officer for the 553 Recon Wing from September 1969 to Novembrer 1970. Major Pasquale "Bob" Moretti. Thanks for sharing this video. I was able to visit the Korat RTAFB in 2006 to meet the Wing Commander and get a tour of the base. My wife is Thai and she helped coordinate the visit. Was met at the main gate by a AF pilot and given a tour of the entire base. Was walking in my father's footsteps just one year after his passing in June 2005.
That is great, Johnny! Thank you so much for the comment and for sharing your story. I, along with a USAF buddy of my dad's went to Udorn RTAFB this year for Children's Day. It is the one day of the year when civilians are allowed on base. I'm so glad they facilitated a tour for you!!! That's great!
Thanks for sharing. My late Dad was stationed at Udorn 1966-1967. He looked at a LOT of camera film.
John, So sorry for the late reply! My dad was in Udorn the same time as yours. What's your dad's name? If you want to learn more about Udorn RTAFB, you may also find my dad's website interesting: www.preservingourhistory.com
I arrived at Udorn in September 1966 with the 432nd Recon Wing. Ended up working at both Ubon and NKP, then off to Lima Site 20a...It was a very interesting time in my life...
Thanks for the share and the great music
My Dad, Edward M Davis was the NCOIC of the Motion Picture Combat Documentary Section there. He wasa sergent in Det 3, 601st Photo Flight
He was stationed at Ubon in 1968. This video is great
If your father is still living, please thank him for his service for me! I appreciate your comment as well. :) Looks like our dads may have overlapped a little at Ubon as well... and with similar names!
My father flew the 86 and then the F4. I know it was around 65'-67'. He was at Ubon I believe and was w the triple nickel at some point. His name was Theodore (Ted) Dorris. A good friend of his while there was Robert (Bob) Sawhill who was unfortunately shot down but did survive where he became a surviving POW. I remember wearing a pow bracelet in his honor. I never served but am extremely proud of any and all who have donned a uniform,
A salute to you Mr. Davis for making this film possible. I LOVE it. I was at Ubon RTAFB in the 67-68 time frame. I was an engine mechanic. Later I went back for a second tour and was stationed at Korat (69-70). The memories came flooding back after viewing this one. The original engine shop was at the end of the runway. I can remember being told one night to move back over to the main part of the base (Airmen's club area) because an F-4 was coming home and had hung ordinance. We watched him land standing on a barracks roof over there some where. Jerry
Love the video
Thanks for the comment! Your time at Udorn may have overlapped with my dad (who filmed these videos). he was there 66-67, then Ubon 67-68 :) No wonder it looks so familiar to you!
If you would like to get in touch with other Udorn vets, you may want to join the Facebook group: facebook.com/groups/130330553738367/ (over 350 members)
or the Yahoo forum: groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/UdornResearch/conversations/messages (over 600 members)
Also, there is a reunion every year for Udorn vets. For more information, check out www.preservingourhistory.com
Thank you, Mr. Brownlee, for your service!!!!
Thank you, Mr. Litvin! Are you an Udorn vet?
By the way, I sincerely apologize, gentlemen, for the late reply!!!
Kim I was a Ubon Vet 67 / 68
Two of the best years of my life.
my dad was there, great to see your video!
I'm glad you enjoyed it! Is your dad still with us?
btw I'm so sorry for the late reply!!!
My dad worked with the triple nickle in communication . Hence my arrival 😂 . I currently live here with a Thai wife as an English teacher .
Two flags shares same colour, is beautiful
Was at Udorn tdy fromclark afb summer and fall of 1964. All we had were T28s and Air America.
I was there 70-71 HH53 ARRS awesome video thanks
Thank you for your service! (And for the comment!)
@@PreservingOurHistory thank you
Bob Allen from Texas was there in 1968-69. Still trying to locate him.
l was at ubon 1969 1970
The Thais has the only F86 when I was there a few years later. Mostl T28’s and a C47.
US had HC130’s and F4 and Pedro a OV and a couple Jolly Green’s.
The F-86 were actually 79Sqn RAAF (Australian) CA-32s. Australian built with Rolls-Royce Avons engines and 30mm cannons.
We went to Udorn for Liberty from Nam Phong... Paradise Pool... USMC 70-74
Thank you for your service!!
1971.
My father was there 69-71 , he was a crypto guy for the triple nickel. Luckily he met my mother there in Udon.
Is your father still living? There are a few groups on Facebook and Yahoo! that he might be interested in joining :)
sadly he passed away 2 years ago here at home where I'm currently residing in Nong Wua So, Udon.
I'm sorry to hear that, Steve. Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a comment about your dad's service at Udorn RTAFB.
sadly, he passed away here at the house 2 years ago. A week after Songkran.
I was there 69-70 40 ARRS the HH53's air rescure made SSgt it is a time that I will not for get
Those F86s are not Thai, they are Audtralian built and operated F86s, distinctive with their bigger engines and they had 2 x 30mm cannons instead of 60 .50 machine guns
F 86 seber
IN MEMORY OF...
O44851. PLTOFF Mark McGrath
Royal Australian Air Force.
A member of 79 Squadron RAAF, tragically lost his life 3 January 1968 whilst attempting to land CAC Sabre A94-986 at Royal Thai Air Force Base Ubon Ratchathani.
Cause: engine siezed on short final
LEST WE FORGET........