It was not an ideal situation for my introduction to Phan Rang Air Base. Instruction was also given on disarming mines and flares, but the source could provide little specific information on these subjects. [8][9][6]:62. (USAF photo, via B.E.S. On 13 April the 31st Rangers arrived by air from Bien Hoa while the ARVN 4th and 5th Regiments, 2nd Division arrived by road from Phan Thit to replace the Airborne. At midnight on 17 April the ARVN Airborne attacked a PAVN force on Route 11, but in the confusion of the attack LG Nghi, his command group and CIA Agent James Lewis became separated and at 02:00 were captured by the PAVN. Maybe stole is too specific. WebOn 26 January , 1969 a sapper, mortar, and rocket attack was launched against Phan Rang AB. Three buildings and two hangers received minor damage. He did remember that the training covered listening for sounds and then trying to locate their source. Linda. went up Route 1, heloed to the mountains as a door gunner, worked on the sue16, loaded the bombs, etc. Photos # 4 I arrived in-country in April 1968, and became a member of the USAF 35th TFW (Tactical Fighter Wing) Security Police K-9 They both came home, one addicted to drugs( recovering) and they have PTSD and refuse to talk about Vietnam. As we innocently began to doze we never suspected that the NVA H-13 Sapper Company, part of the 351st NVA were about to launch a sapper raid and standoff attack that would embed our memories forever. " collections that include Unit [2]:394, Between 10 August 1968 and 31 May 1969, the 554th Civil Engineering Squadron built an armament and electronics shop, fire station, a concrete access taxiway, 6 troop barracks and 2 officers quarters protecting by a revetment wall, a 49,000-square-yard asphalt hardstand, and a base theater. Web1 Vietnam Security Police Association Attack on Phan Rang Air base, RVN On 26 January , 1969 a sapper, mortar, and rocket Attack was launched against Phan Rang AB. They took extremely heavy fire and were forced to seek cover. [22]:356 The USSDurham approached Phan Rang and over the next 2 days picked up over 3500 South Vietnamese refugees. Walt, your father or even you should consider joining our Phan Rang AB FB group and he might even be able to reconnect with some old friends and we also have an annual reunion. Histories, yearbooks, scrapbooks, journals, and more. (Mac) McDonough with a unit arming F100s We have a lot of people from various squadrons that are actively participating on FB. Branch of service: These records include stories, photos, rosters, and 2 Squadron RAAF was stationed, under the operational control of the American 35th Tactical Fighter Wing. All of a sudden a woman started screaming, and running toward the plane, they were unable to stop her!! USAF, and his staff. The wing was redesignated as the 315th Tactical Airlift Wing on 1 January 1970 and was inactivated on 31 March 1972. American policy in Vietnam after 1970 was aimed at self-sufficiency for the RVNAF so the South Vietnamese could maintain the level of security that had been won jointly by the United States and South Vietnam. The men began crawling toward the fence. Any number of clues that you might have, or can get, may trigger better questions or hopefully answers! Survived many Rocket Attacks. Was a clerk in Enarie, at 4IFD HQ Casualties 5/69-~9/69, then 29 MH as combat artist to 4/70. I worked on the flightline supervising local Vietnamese employees that maned the Wash Rack. I was NCOIC of the Security Police vehicle shop @ Veh. Susanne Bostick Allen. 1 Squadron RAAF. I dont think it was too long after I left, the 62nd moved and became a land clearing unit. Phan Rang AB After a year there I was able to get transferred to Operation Deep Freeze (the Navy tri-service Task Force 43 which supported the science program in Antarctica) as Technical Editor of the Antarctic Journal of the United States After the Task Force was transferred to the Seabee center at Davisville, RI, I was assigned to the Office of Polar Programs at the National Science Foundation. The source's mission was to destroy aircraft by placing large satchel charges near the wheels of the large ships and by placing tin can grenades on the wings of smaller aircraft. [22], A No. [22]:390 The Phan Rang A-37s continued to operate under difficult conditions with ground crews being forced to service aircraft in Flak jackets due to rocket and mortar fire on the base and intermittent supplies after Highway 1 was cut off east of Xun Lc. A bit of Aussie stuff from Wikipedia related to 2 Sqn RAAF and Phan Rang interesting that they tracked down and returned the remains of the MIAs in 2009: In 1953, the squadron was re-equipped with GAF Canberras, which it later operated from RAAF Butterworth during the Malayan Emergency, after deploying there in 1958 to relieve the Lincoln-equipped No. He did 2 tours and tried to sign up for a 3rd but he told me he was so messed up in the head they wouldnt take him. A total of 74 rounds of 82mm mortars and 107mm rockets were fired at the base and 11 other aircraft were damaged and 15 men wounded. I was there 70 71 315 CAM C123 OLD SHAKEY SGT ROLAND IVY ALSO AUGMENTEE FOR AIR FORCE SECURITY. Didnt have to suffer much with the heat. In addition, the United States Navy, and United States Marine Corps had aviation and other support units stationed at Phan Rang. It was of interest to me to read the numerous stories by military personal who had a part in the operation of the Phan Rang Air Base. We are eagerly awaiting the second volume, which will cover his next nine months flying from the Marble Mountain Air Facility in Da Nang. Once inside the NVA could be easily concealed as the area was covered with dense brush. Thanks! Of the Wing's 72 A-37s, only 24 escaped on 16 April with the rest having been shot down or abandoned. I was stationed at Binh Thuy most of 1966. My photos will be there from the time I was at PRAB 169-12/69 with 600th Photo Det 5. The 315th TAW inactivated in place on 30 September 1971 as part of the US withdrawal from South Vietnam, and jurisdiction of Phan Rang Air Base was turned over to the South Vietnamese. I have the jacket that he had made for my 2 year old self framed and on my office wall. MWD Schiffer Military Aviation History. [1]:176, On 10 October 1966, the 366th TFW and the 389th Tactical Fighter Squadron moved to Da Nang AB and the 35th Tactical Fighter Wing at Da Nang AB moved to Phan Rang. I was sent to Tan Son Nhut Air Base to work on RF-4C and RB-57s. You can also find stories of how base medical personnel treated local villagers, and how Christmas was celebrated on the base. WebFlying from Phan Rang Air Base sorties were flown over target areas consisting of the Mekong Delta and the Ho Chi Minh Trail. He went to Vietnam on his birthday 11-11 of 65. In April 1975, the Peoples Army of Vietnam seized the base, and today it is used by the Vietnam Peoples Air Force. In the 1990s, its facilities were opened for civil use, with "Nha Trang Airport" operating domestic routes in Vietnam. ". Brass was not amused. USAF personnel wounded totaled 14 (4 K-9), 14 enemy KIA and one captured. Onboard Aircraft carriers and destroyers. My sons father is a Brewster but to young to been in Vietnam. (Oklahoma) was there during that time and also part of the Security Police Squadron. Public entrance via Fairbairn Avenue, Campbell ACT 2612, Book your ticket to visit: awm.gov.au/visit, Copyright dog's fate! On 20 March 1966 the 366th Tactical Fighter Wing was the first permanent USAF organization to be stationed at Phan Rang Air Base. Association, Inc.), All Rights Reserved. Web315 Airlift Wing on 1 Oct 1994. Thailand from 1960-1975, Thomas E. Marchbanks, Jr., Chief Air Force Reserve, Hq. Augmentee. [2]:451, Commencing in October 1968, USAF engineers built 61 "Wonderarch" aircraft shelters at Phan Rang. After two years there, I resigned my commission and after several months, came to Columbus, Ohio as the Assistant Director of the Institute of Polar Studies (now known as the Byrd Polar and Climate Center). [22]:386, On 1 April crowds of ARVN and civilians began descending on the base from Nha Trang and Cam Ranh seeking evacuation to Saigon. Tim Hunstiger, who's dog was part of the initial alert in the "Juliet area" was already wounded and heading for Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain, Airfield defence guards of the Australian Quick Reaction Team (QRT) respond to a night incident on the perimeter of Phan Rang air base where No. Your main picture of the Phan Rang flightline is reversed. Sure would like to hear from some of our 1883rd Comm Sqdn Vets who may have been stationed at Phan Rang AB January 1996-97. Despite helicopter gunship fire they successfully penetrated the base and headed for the hangar area where they were met by the 11th Airborne Battalion awaiting transport back to Saigon and 4 M113 armored personnel carriers which together with air support from the helicopter gunships and A-37s forced the PAVN back outside the perimeter, killing over 100 for the loss of 6 ARVN killed and 1 M113 destroyed. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. If he was stationed in Vietnam, a base name or Corps (I, II, III or IV) area: The story we were told was that they would ship the planes over in crates and he and others would assemble them over there. There is a Fb group called Happy valley Phan Rang if anyone is intersted. No. Although told from the authors perspective and guided by his memories, Walker has done a tremendous amount of research to fill in details and verify his recollections. His mother passed never telling him who his father was . Berton Duncan was his name. They came from Detroit Michigan. How will I replace you. I smartly saluted the Major and assured him my mission flying times were over. [1]:64, In late-August 1965 the newly arrived US Army 62nd Engineer Battalion (Construction) was ordered to build a jet-capable airfield at Phan Rang. I would love to hear from you. [22]:4112, At the same time as the attack on Du Long, the PAVN 25th Regiment infiltrated to attack Phan Rang AB. Thank you all again for your sacrifice, and bravery. The attack was beginning to escalate and we began receiving incoming mortar and rocket rounds; at the same time the "Bravo" area was taking small arms fire. Maint, taking over from Ssgt Harry Helton. I worked on the FLIR, NOS and Fire Control. Any base names (or state) that he may have been trained or stationed: It struck enemy bases and supply caches in the Parrot's Beak just inside the Cambodian border, AprilMay 1970 and provided close air support and interdiction in support of South Vietnamese operations in Laos and Cambodia, JanuaryJune 1971. I was there in 1970 with the 35th Security Police. Also known as Phan Rang Airport. The base took over a year to complete . The 612th TFS and 614th TFS were inactivated in place on 31 July 1971. I was stationed at Phan Rang Air Base from Sept. 1967 to Sept. 1968. WebPh Ct Air Base ( Vietnamese: Cn c khng qun Ph Ct) (19661975) was a United States Air Force (USAF) and Republic of Vietnam Air Force (RVNAF) facility used during the Vietnam War (19591975). Free Computer Backgrounds, Submit I was very fortunate to serve with a great bunch of guys in mms. Service number: (used before SS#s) Initially built by the Imperial Japanese Army about 1942, the airfield was also used by the French Air Force (French: Arme de l'Air) during the First Indochina War then abandoned in 1954. Went to Tachikawa AB, Japan on C-130As, we flew out of Than Shan Nut on 2 week rotations. Places of Pride, the National Register of War Memorials, is a new initiative designed to record the locations and photographs of every publicly accessible memorial across Australia. I was a number 3 man on a mms weapons load crew. Phan Rang AB was particularly vulnerable to off base interdiction because the base water supply and jet fuel was piped in. Today. My best friend was Robert Bob Cook who worked in the Instruments Shop. I have only been able to contact Mark Monroe which was on the flight line while I was there. as Air Police / Thank you in advance . The large aircraft parking ramp and concrete aircraft shelters remain, although the shelters appear to have been left unused. Due to the delays in completion of the base, the F-4C Phantom II equipped 391st Tactical Fighter Squadron was diverted from Phan Rang to Cam Ranh Air Base and the 480th Tactical Fighter Squadron went to Da Nang Air Base. Web391st Tactical Fighter Squadron 26 January 1966 22 July 1968 (F-4C Tail Code: XT) diverted from the still incomplete Phan Rang Air Base: 87 From Cam Ranh AB the wing carried out close air support, interdiction, and combat air patrol activities over South Vietnam, North Vietnam and Laos . I was stationed at Phan Rang AB from May 1968 to May 1969 with the 35th Field Maintenance Squadron. Links of My dad, Chuck Preus, was there in 1965-66. [22]:4101, The PAVN meanwhile had decided to eliminate Phan Rang and at 05:30 on 14 April the PAVN 3rd Division began an artillery attack on the 31st Rangers at Du Long Pass and the 3rd Airborne at B Ru. Lots of memories of off shift evenings at the Airmans Club, the outdoor theater for USO shows and later the newly opened 21 Club. Arrived on 1 April 1968 as a young and naive 21 year old, within days I suddenly realised that I was in a war zone assisting the South Vietnamese. He also had very little knowledge of night observation techniques. SSgt George Rostron. I worked from 6pm to 6am. The 822nd was replaced by the 823rd Combat Security Police Squadron in March 1969 and was then replaced by the 821st in August 1969. My father was in Saigon with the airforce ground forces in Saigon during the tet offensive. Scrounged, stole and dealt with Army, Marines anybody to keep the perimeter stocked with rigs. My dog's name was Winston (A170). During the attack 82mm mortars and 107mm rocket rounds impacted inside the base. Both probably related to agent orange exposure. The airfield at Phan Rang was used by the Japanese during World War II. looking for Arthur G Hubbard, paratrooper 1963 or 1964. I knew this wasn't going to be fun because Glenn had Hunstiger's dog. Dogs The Handlers, Barracks I remember your beer cans were of steel and could not be bent over like Americas aluminum beer cans! WebInitially deployed to the new USAF base at Phan Rang, it was decided to make Phan Rang an F-100 Super Sabre base. The RAAF had 2 Canberras shot down, the C.O.Downing and his navigator Pincers who were winched out by chopper safe after they ejected. Since occupation until the present day, Phan Rang Airfield is used by the Vietnam People's Air Force (VPAF). The 31st Rangers deployed to Du Long to replace the 11th Airborne Battalion on the evening of 13 April. The bad part was when the flares stopped we didn't know where each other was except by voice. In 71, Phan Rang was the home base for recently assigned FACs of the 21st TASS. For the most part Phan Rang AB abated minor conflicts, i.e. WebPhan Rang Air Base (IATA: PHA , ICAO: VVPR) is a Vietnam People's Air Force (VPAF) (Khong Quan Nhan Dan Viet Nam) military airfield in Vietnam. When ask why, she replied Im pregnant. [15][6]:164Initially designated as the 315th Air Commando Wing, it was redesignated the 315th Special Operations Wing on 1 August 1968. Rocket and Mortar Attacks, Phan Rang AB, Vietnam, 1970 * Not included in this table, a Vietnamese woman who worked at the Base Chapel was killed 3 May 1970. Phan Rang AB was located 3 miles inland from the South China Sea and 35 miles south of Cam Ranh Bay. He was loved by all of his students. [13], On 15 April 1968 the 550-man 821st Combat Security Police Squadron was deployed to the base on temporary duty, they were replaced by the 822nd Combat Security Police Squadron in August 1968. Just give the My father was at Phan Rang 66-67. I was 62E20, heavy equipment operator. I am not sure he was ever stationed there. Webmaster's comment: Sgt. Im looking for any photos or friends of my two (2) brothers. In 1972, as part of the Vietnamization Program, the base had consolidated into the USAF side and the Vietnamese side. Any number of clues that you may have may trigger a better question or answer. WebAirfield defence guards of the Australian Quick Reaction Team (QRT) respond to a night incident on the perimeter of Phan Rang air base where No. Chemical Exposure He survived to come home and raise a family. VSPA The illumination was reduced at the same time the incoming was beginning to subside. USAF personnel wounded totaled 14 (4 K-9), 14 enemy KIA and one captured. Praise God were home some of us !!!!! Looking for any one who knew Glenn Orn Fisher Jr who was in the Air Force from 1956-1970. As the 366th was an F-4C organization at Holloman, and had its historical squadrons already at Da Nang, the switch was made on 1 October 1966 and the Wings were re-aligned. Although I never spent much time at Phan Rang Airbase, during the latter part of 1969 our headquarters moved from Nha Trang airbase to Phan Rang. The other three men were assigned various tasks such as penetration of the fence, defense of the attacking force, and destruction of long range targets using B-40 rockets. I am not sure where he ended up, thought it was Saigon, but told us some interesting stories. WebWith its capture, Phan Rang Air Base became a Vietnam People's Air Force base. 2 Squadron RAAF Boeing 737 AEW&C aircraft during a deployment to the Middle East in 2017 [22]:388, On 4 April the 2 remaining provinces of II Corps were incorporated into II Corps and LG Nguyn Vnh Nghi arrived at Phan Rang to take over the defense of the area from BG Sang. WebAir Force Security Police patrolling perimeter of Phan Rang air base in Vietnam (Photo donated by Marlan Thompson) The Birth of Air Base Defense The Vietnam Conflict changed the threat to air bases and identified the need, under insurgent or limited war conditions, for revised doctrine. Jimmy Thornton (Handler of Gunner #2B29) and I were scheduled off on the evening of January 25th, so we decided to use our privileges on the "hill" at the NCO club. The photo shows General Marchbanks shortly after awarding the Air Medal to SSgt. I would suggest starting at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1894942467450627 , asking for advice and going from there. New K-9 Steel and sand revetments also remain on the ramp. and Good luck! Ill never forget my year at Phan Rang AB, it was a good assignment for me. Web386 views, 13 likes, 1 loves, 6 comments, 0 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from Spirit of Attack: Incoming rockets hit Phan Rang air base in Vietnam while I was there. [1]:113, On 14 March 1966 the F-4C equipped 389th Tactical Fighter Squadron arrived at the base becoming the first USAF squadron to deploy there. I was the Public Affairs Officer for the 35th TFW, the host unit for Phan Rang AB from March 1958 until mid-October 1968 when I was transferred to Cam Ranh Bay AB from mid-October 1969 until early March 1969 when I was ordered to SAFOI in the Pentagon. As part of the US withdrawal from Vietnam, the base was turned over to South Vietnam. [1]:155[6]:195, On 10 October 1966 the 35th Tactical Fighter Wing took over as the host unit at Phan Rang. I would be there for 2 to 5 days so really never learned much about Phan Rang. Two men were sent ahead to reconnoiter the fence. I was in Phase inspection in the 614th squadron. The 315th Air Commando Wing (Troop Carrier) moved to Phan Rang from Tan Son Nhut Air Base on 15 June 1967 and became a tenant unit supported by the 35th Combat Support Group. Wright called for more assistance. Visit the main pages for Looking for uncle at Ta Son 1965-1967 time frame He had frequent flash backs when he would be back in the war. Two F-100s were destroyed and numerous other aircraft were out of commission. My brother Steven Blake was in Viet Nam. Save. We were still taking small arms fire and we knew the NVA were still inside. Squadron at Phan Rang AB. My father Joe Burch was at Phan Rang from June 1967 to May 1968. Phan Rang Air Base (also called Thnh Sn Air Base) is a Vietnam People's Air Force (VPAF) (Khong Quan Nhan Dan Viet Nam) military airfield in Vietnam.
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