It is very readable. The second and third cells were to attack bunkers located inside the fence, while the fourth cell was a back up unit whose men would act as replacements for penetrates. They all came home. He was also diabetic. ; mortar, rocket and probes until about November 1968. Photos # 4 Is he a relative? During the attack 82mm mortars and 107mm rocket rounds impacted inside the base. If he was stationed in Vietnam, a base name or Corps (I, II, III or IV) area: Thank you, I was stationed at Phan Rang AB, RVN 1966-67 as an Mobile Tower Air Traffic Controller. In April 1975, the Peoples Army of Vietnam seized the base, and today it is used by the Vietnam Peoples Air Force.
Phan Rang Dogs The Handlers, Barracks Your generous donation will be used to ensure the memory of our Defence Forces and what they have done for us, and what they continue to do for our freedom remains today and into the future. Donald Raymond Sandve? It also trained RVNAF personnel in AC-119 operations and maintenance, from February to June 1971. I only have a couple of pictures from that time. Any base names (or state) that he may have been trained or stationed: As the four of us penetrated the canal in hopes of flushing out the NVA, Toggle USAF use during the Vietnam War subsection, Toggle RVNAF use of Phan Rang Air Base subsection, Further developments, deployments and attacks, 315th Air Commando Wing/Special Operations Wing, 38th Aerospace Rescue and Recovery Squadron, "Factsheet 12 Airborne Command and Control Squadron (ACC)", "Factsheet 14 Flying Training Wing (AETC)", USAF Historical Research Division/Organizational History Branch 35th Fighter Wing, 366th Wing, VNAF The Republic of Vietnam Air Force 19511975, USAAS-USAAC-USAAF-USAF Aircraft Serial Numbers1908 to present, SE Asia and Vietnam War History: Royal Australian Air Force, No.
Attack Permalink, Amything on LARRY LANHART? Do you have Tan son Ute records? [22]:4201 The PAVN 3rd Division then attacked the Airborne troops on Ca Dau Mountain and allowed the 101st Regiment to resume its advance. WebPhan Rang Air Base was the target of frequent mortar attacks in the spring of 1969. 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. USAF use [ edit] The Ph Ct base operations building in 1968 Please join our FB group: Happy Valley Phan Rang AB, Vietnam The When RVNAF reconnaissance aircraft observed the movement of the 10th Division, Phan Rang based A-37s began attacking the column, destroying 6 river-crossing vehicles on 10 April, 5 trucks on 11 April, 7 trucks on 12 April and 9 trucks on 13 April. 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. Ill check my records and photos and post if Im correct.
newsletters, photo collections, and remembrance lists for Phan Rang Air Base Some inventive personnel kept our readiness at high levels maintence officer had a buddy in Saigon that got us an extra B model Huey used to shag parts and beer. WebAny one stationed in Phan Rang from May 71 to Feb 72? It had most of the women in the dorm in tears!!! I remember witnessing her. [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. Also known as Phan Rang Airport. Mary, the incidents that you are talking about are covered in great detail in Phan Rang Newsletter 147 in Magpies Down-Magpie 91 and Magpie 41. Didnt have to suffer much with the heat. We also rehab the existing Phan Rang airstrip for air crago use. I arrived at Phan Rang in August of 1965 with Co B, 62 Engineers Bn. Make a Difference This Memorial Day: Help Identify Unknown Sailors from the USS Arizona, Dog Tags: Identifying our Deceased Military Veterans. I was stationed on hill nut dot with the 518th signal company providing communications for the base. The 822nd was replaced by the 823rd Combat Security Police Squadron in March 1969 and was then replaced by the 821st in August 1969. He was K.I.A. 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. The following is my recollections and the intelligence transcript of the captured North Vietnamese whose account highlighted with The homecoming ceremony at RAAF Richmond on 31August 2009 was a momentous occasion for Squadron Veterans. My best Buddy was Charlie Perry from Savannah GA, lost track of him in 1970. Thank you for your service! [22]:3902 That day the PAVN 10th Division captured Cam Ranh Bay and Cam Ranh Air Base north of Phan Rang. Based Phan Rang AFB April 68 69 with Colorado ANG, 120TFS, and assigned to 35FMS Jet Engine shop. It is located in the Ninh Thuan Province of Vietnam.
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Rockets Strike Bienhoa Air Base, Northeast of The photo shows General Marchbanks shortly after awarding the Air Medal to SSgt. The captured aircraft at Phan Rang AB were later used by the VPAF in missions during the CambodianVietnamese War. The author, Hal Walker, is a pilot who was stationed there for three months in 1969-1970. I tip my hat to you Aussies! My photos will be there from the time I was at PRAB 169-12/69 with 600th Photo Det 5. We recognise their continuing connection to land, sea and waters. The large aircraft parking ramp and concrete aircraft shelters remain, although the shelters appear to have been left unused. Attack sirens Phan Rang AFB 1968. So glad you, too, made it home safely, although no one comes out of any war unscathed. Security Police or as an Thank you all again for your sacrifice, and bravery.
Attack The three airmen/soldiers are probably Australians as they are carrying Australian SLRs. We provided: "Sorties for ground support, night interdiction on supply/truck routes, logistics, and C-123 Ranch Hand Operations (Agent Orange)." 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. There were five fences in that stretch, each consisting of three rolls of concertina. [2]:451, Commencing in October 1968, USAF engineers built 61 "Wonderarch" aircraft shelters at Phan Rang. As part of the US withdrawal from Vietnam, the base was turned over to South Vietnam. This page was last edited on 2 December 2022, at 04:26. I was 62E20, heavy equipment operator. One in the Marines and one a Navy medic. My brother Kenneth Snake, and two cousins: Archie and Lewis George Snake all served in Vietnam. Since occupation until the present day, Phan Rang Airfield is used by the Vietnam People's Air Force (VPAF). [12], On 31 January 1968 at the start of the Tet Offensive, naval gunfire from USSMansfield was used to deter a VC attack on the base and gunfire from the USSNew Jersey later deterred a similar attack. Most of the year I operated a loader on the mountain, loading trucks with fill dirt for the runways. WebPhan Rang AB Air Base, RVN. I made a lot of friends during that time. WebTwo Super Sabres, including one from the Colorado ANG squadron, were destroyed during an attack by the NVAs H-13 Sapper Company on the night of the 25/26th at Phan Rang. I was in the 1131 SAS, Det 10 (MACV) but visited most of the RVNAF controlled air bases including PRG (Happy Valley, I remember the sign.) [8][9][6]:62. On 22 Dec 1966 Australian Prime Minister Harold Holt announced that No 2 Squadron Royal Australian Air Force would be sent to Vietnam from their base in Malaysia. Fritzie was already dead, killed by one round. My you Meanwhile, VC forces began attacking the base perimeter and on Ca Dau Mountain. 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. For Looking for uncle at Ta Son 1965-1967 time frame Only the DNA Has turned a pebble not a stone. Jim Cummings. Two men were sent ahead to reconnoiter the fence. Gallery Photos #2, Photos # 3 Maint, taking over from Ssgt Harry Helton. The covered revetments were on the north and the open revetments were on the south. This site, its design and Chemical Exposure! I will never forget January 26, 1969 when the base perimeter was breached during a night time attack and the morning after. And on January 26th, 1969, there was a wake up call. " We were still taking small arms fire and we knew the NVA were still inside. History New K-9 Ron Logan, A1C James Dean, Sgt. The USAF forces stationed there were under the command of the United States Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) Seventh Air Force. WebForces Camp while the base was under enemy mortar attack. This pic is looking from the north to south. Both of us hit the rack so that we could enjoy sleeping in the "cool of the night". CD-ROM. attackers immediately withdrew to an area about 10 meters outside the perimeter fence hoping for a second chance to attack. Im not sure where in Vietnam he was station. There was "a partial moon" and the sky was partly cloudy. In the late 1940s and early 1950s the French Air Force used the same 3,500-foot (1,100m) runway, and abandoned the facility when French control over Indochina ended in 1954. [7][6]:62, Missions included air support of ground forces, interdiction, visual and armed reconnaissance, strike assessment photography, escort, close and direct air support, and rapid reaction alert. It was an honor and pleasure serving with you guys. 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. WebPHAN RANG Air Base TET Jan 29, 1969 35th Security Police Squadron 1968-1969 2012, by Dana Anthony Phan Rang AB: Tet Attack, Jan 29, 1969, 0015 hours Sapper and Stand Off attack: 74 Rockets and Mortars; US KIA, 0; US WIA, 15; US Destroyed Aircraft, 2; Damaged Aircraft, 11; RVN KIA/WIA/Aircraft Destroyed-Damaged, 0; VC/NVA KIA, 16; https://vvabooks.wordpress.com/2019/05/01/the-grotto-by-harold-g-walker/, https://www.facebook.com/groups/1894942467450627, This Unique Civil War Veteran Served Three Different Nations. My email [emailprotected], I was stationed in Phan Rang Jan 69-Jan 70. i was at PRAB 69-70 ASSIGNED TO the 17th SOS Shadow Crew Chief AC927.Who else was there during May 69-May70. The squadron is equipped with the Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber. This increase led to pressure on accommodation and maintenance facilities which were still under construction;[1]:1723 the growth of prostitution in the "sin strip" outside the base; and an increase in employment of Vietnamese on the base, growing to 1000 by the end of 1966. Crisp..Thank you. Did any one know a euclid lamar Cleveland? credit line. Web315 Airlift Wing on 1 Oct 1994. Two F-100s were destroyed and numerous other aircraft were out of commission. Commencing construction in September the Army Engineers built a 10,000-foot (3,000m) AM-2 aluminum matting runway and open aircraft revetments. Luckily among the eight of us were some veterans that knew how to do it, along with our help. Someone yelled from the bunker near J-3 "Watch out, VC are by the APC". free to copy photos or stories. Of course parts in excess of TO&E and that B model had to leave when the IG showed up. War of 1812 Pension Files Digitization Moves Forward! The United States rebuilt the airfield in 1965 and it was used by the Republic of Vietnam Air Force (RVNAF) and the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War in the II Corps Tactical Zone of South Vietnam. Was in 35th Supply squadron. I was one of the last GIs out29 Mar 1973. Was a clerk in Enarie, at 4IFD HQ Casualties 5/69-~9/69, then 29 MH as combat artist to 4/70. Besides reuniting with old friends and making new ones, our goal is to preserve the stories of our Phan Rang brothers. We heard no sirens, nor the tell-tale SSgt George Rostron. God bless all the brave men who survived, and those who didnt. Squadrons assigned were: Flying from Phan Rang sorties were flown over target areas consisting of the Mekong Delta and the Ho Chi Minh Trail. My dad was stationed in Germany. The tape was recorded by Leonard D. Sawyer, Sr., an Avionic Inertial & Radar Navigation System Technician from a United States Air Force plane during the attack. Order was eventually restored by the 3rd Airborne Brigade as the refugees were evacuated. Williamson). My dad was there just after you, in the Red Horse 12/69-12-70. The base there had a beautiful new hospital which had been constructed as a triage for wounded soldiers air lifted out of Viet Nam before being sent back to the states. Instruction was also given on disarming mines and flares, but the source could provide little specific information on these subjects. We arrived at Phan Rang in Nov. 1965. So where was Caputo? He was my grandmas first husband who unfortunately he didnt come home, and it was my understanding maybe he was a POW? As we stared at "Cap" one of us asked, "Is he dead"? Any number of clues that you may have may trigger a better question or answer. We saw some pretty sad sights at that hospital! Obstacle Course One Story, Attack on Phan Rang ABPhan Rang AB Memorial, Roger Bernacki Please consider joining our FB group: Happy Valley Phan Rang AB, Vietnam. 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. WebIn October 1966, the 35th Fighter Wing relocated to Phan Rang Air Base where it flew vided air support of ground forces, interdiction, visual and armed reconnaissance, strike assessment photography, escort, close and direct air The 101st was on the west side with the Korean White Horse division. Interest Then all hell would break loose and Id have to shut down the conversation due to explicit language. During the Attack 82mm mortars and 107mm rocket rounds impacted inside the base. I would really like to get any information on Bill Yetter. He did remember that the training covered listening for sounds and then trying to locate their source. The bad part was when the flares stopped we didn't know where each other was except by voice. Olsens flight was attacking a V target 12 miles north of Vinh Long in the Mekong Delta, but his aircraft was hit by ground fire and started to burn. [8], The RAAF Canberras continued operations from Phan Rang AB until they were withdrawn in June 1971.
Cam Ranh Base 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. [2]:37[1]:87 With the movement of the 1st Brigade, 101st Airborne Division to Phan Rang to provide security for base construction the 62nd Engineer Battalion was also required to construct a base for the 1st Brigade. [13] The crew of the latter aircraft were not recovered during the war and were posted as missing in action; however the wreckage of their Canberra was finally located in April 2009 and their remains returned to Australia. [2] Bad weather and shortages of concrete, piping and aluminum matting delayed the base construction, with the completion date progressively delayed to December 1965 and then April 1966. [2] Would like to find Maj. OB and others that knew him & me. 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. Three buildings and two hangers received minor damage. During the second week of January '69, the 16th company requested ammunition from District HQ. I would like to say Thank you to you and your families for all you did during this and every war America has been in. 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. The first cell consisted of five men, including the company commander and the source. Service number: (used before SS#s) Your main picture of the Phan Rang flightline is reversed. Jimmy, Mollica and myself and a couple of Med Techs ran to his aid. [22]:3712, On 11 April the 5th Airborne Battalion was withdrawn to Saigon and on 12 April the rest of the 2nd Airborne Brigade was ordered to withdraw to Saigon. [20] Two crew members were killed, two squadron members died of disease, and three from accidents during the war,[15] and two Canberras were shot down in 1970 and 1971. I served at Phan Rang in 1970-71. Sgt. Thank You. 20072023 Fold3 by Ancestry • Questions or comments, Contact us. Dates of service: (actual or approximate) Two SPs were pinned down near the APC by B-40s and grenades and the SP in the J-3 tower was trapped. If he was stationed in Vietnam, a base name or Corps (I, II, III or IV) area: It worked find but use did not last. Historic HD videos of Vietnam Phan Rang Air Base 1969 from CriticalPast are royalty-free and available for immediate download.
Attack The men were told how to approach a fence and how to select sections of the barbed wire to cut. He had frequent flash backs when he would be back in the war. The United States would continue to provide material support for the defense of South Vietnam, but it was expected that the RVNAF would have the capability to use United States equipment effectively. Beautiful ancient old city. Around 22:15 we decided that we had our fill of food and brew and made our way back down the hill. Martin, Patrick (1994). The 31st Rangers deployed to Du Long to replace the 11th Airborne Battalion on the evening of 13 April. B-57 units assigned to the 35th TFWA at Phan Rang were as follows: On 24 December 1966, 3 Operation Tropic Moon II B-57s, experimentally fitted with a low light level television system carried in a pod underneath the port wing arrived at Phan Rang. I knew this wasn't going to be fun because Glenn had Hunstiger's dog. Security Police Squadron, Me too 35th SPS, Heavy Weapons Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. The
Phan Rang Air Base [14][15], Based at Phan Rang Air Base in Ninh Thuan province, the unit became part of the United States Air Force 35th Tactical Fighter Wing (35 TFW) and between April 1967 and June 1971,[16] the Canberras flew approximately 12,000 sorties. 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. Three buildings and two hangers received minor damage. looking for Arthur G Hubbard, paratrooper 1963 or 1964. I was in the 311th Air Commando Sq/311th Special Ops Sq July 68 to July 69 as a Loadmaster on C-123Ks, SSgt. Kennels He survived to come home and raise a family. Maxwell AFB, Alabama: Office of Air Force History. Webthe night of February 21-22, 1969. Links of I was at Phan Rang from 23 Dec 69 to 24 Nov 70. [1]:2278, By November 1969 the 8th Bombardment Squadron's strength was down to only 9 aircraft, and it was decided that it was time to retire the B-57B from active service. He came home from Vietnam to Camp Lejeune. 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. I dont think it was too long after I left, the 62nd moved and became a land clearing unit. (even the guys!!!) He was loved by all of his students. 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. Do you have anything on a William A. Phan Rang AB was particularly vulnerable to off base interdiction because the base water supply and jet fuel was piped in. During the attack 82mm mortars and 107mm rocket rounds impacted inside the base.
Phan Rang Air Base I was stationed at Phan Rang AB Oct 67 to Oct 68. As the night progressed and the early dawn began to creep above the horizon we still took in small arms fire from the perimeter, but the penetration and flushing out of "Charlie" on the inside of the base was put to rest. It is located 5.2 miles (4.5 nmi; 8.4 km) north-northwest of Phan Rang Thp Chm in Ninh Thun Province . Once inside the NVA could be easily concealed as the area was covered with dense brush. After opening a section large enough to crawl through they advanced towards the second fence which was about 30 meters away. It is assigned to the 509th Operations Group, Air Force Global Strike Command, stationed at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri. 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. He died recently from cancer. Now and then a troop who been at Phan Rang more than two or three months would hear his wife or girl friend start crying. ". [20][6]:29. They were all to the left of the control tower pictured here. 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. The first day we arrived the Red Horse group dropped off building materials next to a cement pad. Website Last Updated: [19] An aircraft from the squadron responded to a distress call on 24 April 1969 and, against operational orders, bombed a site in Cambodia (the Fishhook) where US special forces were pinned down. Chemical Exposure
Phan Rang AB Air Base Both probably related to agent orange exposure. In the meantime, we lost track of Caputo ("Cap") and Fritzie. Over it's lifetime, Various Security Police units were assigned to Phan Rang AB. I was also in the guard with you but in Weapons. My husband was Sgt. med-evac to Cam Ranh Bay. James Roy Fadden served in Vietnam is there any information on him? Branch of service: Welcome home vets. dogs? collections that include Unit At 06:30 PAVN tanks and infantry attacked to 31st Rangers' position but were forced back. [22]:396, On 10 April the PAVN 10th Division left Cam Ranh and moved along Route 450 to join up with Route 11 to take Dalat, passing within 12 miles (19km) of Phan Rang AB. Association, Inc.), All Rights Reserved. Several squadrons of captured UH-1H Hueys were also operated by the VPAF for many years from Phan Rang. [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.
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