The USAF would be able to airlift the division into Korat where they could pick up their equipment and move into battle. It was called theProject CHECO Report. Korat Air Base Thailand and Camp Friendship 1965-1970 militaryvideocom 40.5K subscribers 43K views 15 years ago Like This Movie Trailer? On 17 April, the USAF flew its last mission over Laos, attacking a handful of targets requested by the Laotian government. Patricia Kime is a senior writer covering military and veterans health care, medicine and personnel issues. The USAF implemented Palace Lightning, to withdraw its aircraft and personnel from Thailand. U-Tapao Air Base, Thailand, 1972 The National Archives return to top including the Herbicide/Agent Orange Drift Zone, Map of the Munitions Skip to content. Long Lines Battalion Korat Royal Thai Air Base. The mission of the Wild Weasels was to eliminate SAM sites in North Vietnam. and all its contents are property of us-seasia. Thank you for what you are doing, I will be reading everything I can get my hands on. All my pictures melted ( polaroid), had some great ones. I am one of those veterans who was stationed in Thailand during 1967-68 who was exposed to AO (toxic herbicide). without the express written consent of the Webmaster or of the individual authors. VA presumes (assumes) exposure to Agent Orange for Veterans who served on any U.S. or Royal Thai military base in Thailandfrom January 9, 1962, throughJune 30, 1976. U.S. Army Camp Friendship, Korat Royal Thai Air Force base, ThailandAugust 1969 Lawn PlantingU.S. The following Veterans may have been exposed to herbicides: U.S. Air Force Veteranswho served on Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) bases at U-Tapao, Ubon, Nakhon Phanom, Udorn, Takhli, Korat, and Don Muang, near the air base perimeter anytime between February 28, 1961 and May 7, 1975. He testified that he was in Vietnam in January 1968 during a layover between Hawaii and Thailand. Nakhon Phanom and U-Tapao were placed under the control of the Royal Thai Navy. CCK argued, and the Court agreed, that the Board failed to provide an adequate statement of reasons or bases for finding the Veteran's lay testimony regarding service along the perimeter of Camp Friendship incredible. The EB-66C/E flew radar and communications jamming missions to disrupt enemy defenses and early warning capabilities. These missions normally required the aircraft to be on station for eight hours. In addition, to maintain positive control of air operations, the 7th ACCS provided communications to higher headquarters. The 13th was transferred to Udorn RTAFB to become an F-4D Phantom unit. 46th U.S. Army Special Forces Co 10/66 - 4/74 "In October 1966 Company D, 1st Special Forces Group [Airborne], 1 st Special Forces, which was organized 15 April 1966 at Fort Bragg, arrived in Thailand. Day 7 - Phi Phi Boat Trip. Worked outside plant and company security clerk. They remained until 10 October 1972 when they returned to Korea. . The squadron's primary mission became one of flying escort to the wing's regular strike force to suppress anti-aircraft artillery (AAA) and surface-to-air missile (SAM). Learn more about benefits related to Agent Orange exposure. 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. [30] Joined by Company C in the later part of May, construction continued. 4 Photo Credits: MSG Otto Uebel, Some TDY personnel from the 354th TFW were assigned to the 388th and placed on permanent party status. Pilots fly both air-to-air and air-to-ground combat training missions. The U.S. Army had enough quarters and stockpiled equipment to support an infantry battle group, eg, the 25th Infantry Division stationed in Hawaii - if they were ever needed. In Cambodia the USAF carried out a massive bombing campaign to prevent the Khmer Rouge from taking over the country. - Courtesy of 738th Engr Co in Feb'63 270th Transportation Det270th Ord Detachment [3], 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. Since we were obligated to perform police call, played sports, walked in all areas of the compounds, we were subject to herbicides that we suspect were Agent Orange. 93rd Pysyc Oper Co128th Medical Battalion The USAF officially turned Korat over to the Thai Government on 26 February 1976. According to DoD spokesman Chuck Prichard, the new list replaces the one from 2018 and is the result of DoDs thorough review of the records for use, storage and testing of Agent Orange and other tactical herbicides outside of Vietnam.. [2], 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). My duty was on the 270th Ord.. Det. 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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. The 421st and 469th Tactical Fighter Squadrons flew single-seat F-105Ds, while the 44th flew the two-seat F-105F. 2. The 388th TFW entered into intensive training program to maintain combat readiness and continued to fly electronic surveillance and intelligence missions. By the late 1980s, Korat, Takhli, and Don Muang RTAFB outside Bangkok, which was shared with civil aviation, were the primary operational holdings of the RTAF. and Bangkok International Airport (Vietnam era), while landing at and defense of Thailand. In 1985 the United States Congress authorized the sale of the F-16 fighter to Thailand. ITINERARY. My understanding is you dont die from Parkinsons, you die form something else. The DoD list is instrumental in helping support many of these veterans claims. 4 Photo Credits: MSG Otto Uebel, to support an infantry battle group, eg, the 25th Infantry Division Participating American aircraft have included the A-10 Thunderbolt II, F-15C/D Eagles, F-15E Strike Eagles, F/A-18A/C Hornets, F/A-18E/F Super Hornets, F-16C/D Fighting Falcons, E-3B/C Sentry Airborne Warning and Control Systems (AWACS) aircraft, KC-135 Stratotanker aerial refueling aircraft, C-130H Hercules airlift aircraft and HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopters. Learn more about benefits related to Agent Orange exposure. detailed annotations, Map of the Southwest section of U-Tapao RTAFB, Map 5 - B-52 Ramp, NE Quadrant U-Tapao RTAFB with The accords effectively ended United States military operations in North and South Vietnam. At Korat, two A-7D pilots from the 354th TFW returned from flying the last USAF combat mission over Cambodia. For over 50 years, Camp Friendship has offered both Traditional and Equestrian Camp experiences for kids aged 7-16. Please view the image below showing positively that barrels of Agent Orange were stored at Korat RTAFB. On 17 November 1968, an F-4E squadron from Eglin AFB, Florida, replaced the single-seat F-105D Thunderchiefs of the 469th TFS. 17, 601st Photo Flight (MAC), (HQ - 600th Photo Squadron), 1974th Communications Squadron and Group (Tenant AFCS), 1998th Communications Squadron (Tenant AFCS), American Forces Thailand Network (Tenant AFRTS), 7th MAINT Battalion, Direct Support 196571, 9th Logistical Command HHD Logistics Support 196370, 40th MP Battalion, Military Police Support 196770, 41st ORD Company, Direct Ammunition Support 3/1966-9/1966, 44th Engineer Group, HHC/HHD Construction 196270, 57th MAINT Company, Direct Support 196371, 133rd MED Group, HHD Medical Support 196870, 219th MP Company, Physical Security 196671, 428th MED Battalion, HHD Medical Support 196668, 528th Engineer Detachment (Utilities) *change (28 August 2011), 538th Engineer Battalion, Construction 196570, 593rd EN Company, Construction 6/1963-8/1963, 597th MAINT Company, Direct Support 196669, 697th EN Company, Pipeline Construction Support 196569, 738th Engineer Support Company, Supply Point *196365*, This page was last edited on 20 December 2022, at 22:20. 313th Transportation Company TC But it deletes or alters at least 50 previously identified locations, removing some dates and omitting testing sites like Hawaii, where the DoD previously said field tests were conducted, Puerto Rico, where herbicides were sprayed in forests between 1956 and 1967, and locations in Korea where components were stored. I also remember them burning around the perimeter of the base. The annual cost for base operations and maintenance was about US$12,000,000. According to Prichard, locations were selected or deleted based on criteria including the existence of an official record, to include government reports, forms, unit histories, shipping logs, contracts, scientific reports or photographs. [16]:209. On 15 October 1969, the F-105-equipped 44th Tactical Fighter Squadron was transferred and reassigned to the 355th TFW at Takhli RTAFB. The updated list includes Agents Orange, Pink, Green, Purple, Blue and White and other chemicals, used to create the defoliants, Esper said in a release. Denied because my MOS (Job) wasnt a MP or Dog handler. 3. MMQB: What might West Point do with Your Disability? During the 1980s and early-1990s, the airfield was jointly operated as a civil airport for Nakhon Ratchasima. [3][7], On 14 August 2 HH-43Bs were deployed to Korat to provide base search and rescue. perimeter near the Weapons Storage and Maintenance facility at Ubon RTAFB, Annotated Photo of the Munitions USARSUPTHAI 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. . [4]:115. MED Battalion, HHD Medical Support 1966-68 442nd Signal Battalion 1967-71 501st Field Depot 258th Transportation Detachment 260th Transportation In case VA ever decides to remove the page, I made a PDF copy of it here, as well: VA Public Health Thailand Military Bases and Agent Orange Exposure. It may sound full of hokey pokey, but it's the truth. - U.S. Army (Retired), A New Zealand RAF Bristol transport. Construction 1962-70 133rd MED Group, HHD Medical Support 1968-70 172nd Transportation Detachment 219th MP Company, Physical Security By 1967, Korat RTAFB was home to as many as 34 operating units and about 6,500 USAF airmen. 46th Special Forces (SF) It was re-equipped with F-4Es on 5 July. Lt Col. Iceal Hambleton was the only crewmember able to eject, which set into motion an 11 1/2-day search and rescue operation. These airmen rotated on 179-day assignments (the limit for TDY assignments) to Korat from these continental United States bases until early 1974. With these re-organizations, the 44th TFS possessed both D and F model Thunderchiefs. Cantonment area at Nakhon Phanom RTAFB, Nakhon Phanom - A Security Police Sentry Dog Handlers Perspective, Map of Journalist. Founder of DisabledVeterans.org, a VA watchdog news source that holds the Dept. Government Accountability Office and Agent Orange, a new list of locations outside Vietnam where herbicides like Agent Orange were tested and stored, VA disputes science panels findings on proposed Agent Orange diseases; decision not expected until late 2020. old list, which dates to September, 2018 and was published by the Government Accountability Office in November, 2018, one of the 14 diseases listed as Agent Orange-related conditions, 90,000 blue water Vietnam veterans in line for disability benefits after Justice officials drop appeal, MCPON: Sailors need speedier, easier access to counseling, Hangmans nooses targeting sailor found aboard Norfolk-based destroyer, Tricare now covers new costly insulin device for Type 1 diabetics, Baby on-board? A-7 and F-4s from Korat flew strike missions sometimes less than 16km (10mi) from Phnom Penh that morning before the cutoff. For Parents; For Campers; For Staff; COVID-19; Blog; Login; Find Your Way. what steps should I take to pursue investigation. tlxLastPublishedDate.toLocaleString() : now.toLocaleString(); document.write("Last updated on " + edited); Geographical Location: Camp Friendship is located approximately 125 miles North-East of Bangkok in the city of Nakhon Ratchasima and adjoined Today, Camp Friendship is a Royal Thai Army artillery base. The battle staff was divided into four functional areas: command, operations, intelligence, and communications. The 354th TFW Forward Echelon at Korat also became a composite wing. Lao. 1,000 feet above the ground. The new list covers tactical herbicides including Agents Orange, Purple, Pink, Green, Blue, White and their active ingredients. 590th Supply & Service (DS)590th QM Company The Geneva Accords of 1962 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. The army was engaged in the construction of Camp Friendship. Immediately after the news broke of the use of Thai bases to support the Mayaguez rescue the Thai Government lodged a formal protest with the US and riots broke out outside the US Embassy in Bangkok. Building Site Southside Camp Friendship by Mark Olson 3 Suwan, Mark Olson & Thai Labor by Mark Olson Suwan & Mark Olson by Mark Olson Thai Labor by Mark Olson Tong & Art Woodward by Mark Olson Mark Olson . Later that month, the 16th Special Operations Squadron equipped with AC-130 Spectre gunships was moved to Korat from Ubon RTAFB.[26]. VA depends on DOD to provide information regarding in-service environmental exposure for disability claims based on exposure to herbicides outside of Vietnam, Wilkie said in a statement. 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. - Courtesy of 738th Engr Co in Feb'63 I have just recently become aware of the exposure to agent orange during my tour of duty there 73-74 and have also filed a claim for compensation. Viet Nam era US Army base. Thailand Military Bases and Agent Orange Exposure VA presumes (assumes) exposure to Agent Orange for Veterans who served on any U.S. or Royal Thai military base in Thailand from January 9, 1962, through June 30, 1976. In my opinion, VA is improperly concluding herbicides were only used at base perimeters and not throughout the entire base as indicated within the report. On 2 April 1972, an EB-66C Bat 21 was shot down over South Vietnam near the Vietnamese Demilitarized Zone during the Easter Offensive. The Daily Reporter mistakenly concluded the DoD declassified the document recently when it was actually declassified in 1989 but only released recently by the agency. 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. RTAF AB. The 7th ACCS played an important role in the conduct of air operations. - starhq Resources and Information. [4]:70, In response to the Gulf of Tonkin Incident on 31 July 1964, the 6441st Tactical Fighter Wing at Yokota Air Base, Japan deployed 8 F-105D Thunderchiefs of the 36th Tactical Fighter Squadron to Korat on 9 August and commenced operations the following day. [30], 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. I was ther from 71-72, first in Korat Camp Friendship, 30 days later at Camp Samae San with Signal Unit. The unit was dissolved on 1 April being temporarily redesignated Detachment 4, 3rd Aerospace Rescue and Recovery Group before being redesignated as the 56th Aerospace Rescue and Recovery Squadron on 8 July and absorbing the HH-43 detachment at Korat. Day 6 - Transfer to Phi Phi Island! of the Cantonment area of Don Muang RTAFB, further details of the of the Cantonment area of Don Muang RTAFB, details of the of the Cantonment area of Don Muang RTAFB in PDF format, of Don Muang RTAFB DoD and VA confounded the document by not running it through word recognition software, so it is not quickly searchable by veterans or the internet. They were not Wild Weasel aircraft, since they did not have the means to attack radar installations directly. FYI, here's a photo I took early 1964 before the USAF showed up to fill in the gap between Camp Friendship and the airbase. Built on dreams over 50 years ago, Camp Friendship is one of those places that lets you forget about the problems of the world. Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base (RTAFB) & Camp Friendship Maps Official Department of the Air Force Map Korat RTAFB, dated 1 January 1973. It is also missing many pages. But veterans with one of the 14 diseases listed as Agent Orange-related conditions who were exposed outside Vietnam face the burden of proving exposure. Storage area at Nakhon Phanom RTAFB, Map USARSUPTHAI On 25 April 1966 the United States Army Support Command, Thailand was activated on Okinawa and elements began deploying to Thailand on 17 October with the rear detachment closing on Camp Friendship on 15 November 1966. [19]:1123. Their primary objective was to create an anti-vehicle barrier. But the list, published Jan. 27 by the Department of Veterans Affairs, omits more than 40 locations previously noted as exposure sites by DoD in 2018 deletions that could undermine other veterans pending claims. Please switch auto forms mode to off. He died from parkinsons and had been denied previously for Agent Orange exposure; as his spouse, Im still trying to get him the disability rating for Agent Orange. Fifteen were rescued. Now as saying that My husband has Parkinsons, 9 years from being stationed in Thailand and them spraying A.O. 4 Photo Credits: MSG Otto Uebel, [3], The 388th TFW lost 48 aircraft in combat during 1967. Built new barracks fight on the fence line, or 9-10 feet. Radio call signs for these missions were Moonbeam, Alleycat, Hillsboro and Cricket. In its report, GAO called the list inaccurate and incomplete, and urged DoD to update the publication, which hadnt been updated in more than a decade. The 388th TFW initially consisted of two F-105 Thunderchief squadrons, the 421st Tactical Fighter Squadron and the 469th Tactical Fighter Squadron. Don Muang Royal Thai Air Force, LINEBACKER II map of B-52's from Andersen AFB, Guam and Utapao RTAFB, Thailand. Come camp with us! 1 remained at Korat until June 1970, when it left Thailand. [30] Upon its completion, the inland road became a vital contribution to the economic development of Thailand and served as an important link in the supply and communication lines between the Gulf of Siam and northeast Thailand. John Adams. An expansion of combat operations from Korat initiated with the arrival of EC-121 Warning Stars of the College Eye Task Force (later designated Det 1, 552d Airborne Early Warning and Control Wing) from Ubon RTAFB and EC-121R Batcats of the 553rd Reconnaissance Wing. This is the highest resolution map I have of Korat RTAFB. No family history of pd. The U.S. Army had enough quarters and stockpiled equipment to support an infantry battle group, eg, the 25th Infantry Division stationed in Hawaii - if they were ever needed. [3], In March 1967 F-105s from the 388th TFW carried out the first attacks on North Vietnam's Thi Nguyn ironworks, destroying its power plant on 16 March. These missions were flown as a deterrent to North Vietnam as a signal that if the Paris Peace Accords were broken, the United States would use its air power to enforce its provisions. Adjacent to Korat RTAFB to the south was United States Army Camp Friendship. January 1970. Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base is a base of the Royal Thai Air Force in northeast Thailand, approximately 200 km northeast of Bangkok and about 4 km south of the centre of the city of Nakhon Ratchasima in the Nakhon Ratchasima Province , the largest province in Thailand. [2] Under the agreement, United States forces using Thai air bases were commanded by Thai officers. The VA omitted pages from its version and did a poor job of scanning it. The 388th Tactical Fighter Wing used those parts of Camp Friendship for overflow of personnel assigned or deployed to it until the USAF turned Korat Air Base over to the RTAF in early 1976.[30]. You will now be able to tab or arrow up or down through the submenu options to access/activate the submenu links. All photos received after January 2000 were put in the Photo Annex. At 11:00 15 August 1973, the Congressionally-mandated cutoff went into effect, bringing combat activities over the skies of Cambodia to an end. Day 4 - Phuket Day Tour. I have yet to hear from the VA on the status of my claim. The 501 st Field Depot was assigned to the 9 th Logistical Command under the United States Army Support, Thailand. stationed in Hawaii - if they were ever needed. These airplanes were acquired under the code name "Peace Naresuan IV". In March 1973 A-7D aircraft were drawn from the deployed 354th TFW squadrons and assigned to the 388th TFW as the 3d Tactical Fighter Squadron. We, Read More Here is the List of the Top 100 VA Employee SalariesContinue, Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Print Have degree will travel. Korat was the location for TACAN station Channel 125 and was referenced by that identifier in voice communications during air missions. Worked on flight line. 27th Infantry* [25th Infantry Division] and supporting elements under a detachment of the 9 th Logistical Command. [29] 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 other facilities. providing sovereign territory use by our military personnel in support of the Vietnam War [16]:209. The DRO who reviewed by claim has acknowledged that I was working with barrels of some substance. [4]:135 The A-7D aircraft were pitted against the F-4 aircraft in dissimilar air combat exercises. Camp Friendship Korat, Thailand 1968-1969 Show more . Many others werent that fortunate. [30], 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. The wars in Cambodia and Laos, however continued. Check out this awesome 'USARSUPTHAI+w+VN+Svc+Ribbons' design on @TeePublic! USAF Base in Thailand during the Vietnam War. With their return, the 6010th Wild Weasel Squadron was formed. Copyright 2002-2020 us-seasia. This is the highest resolution map I have of Korat RTAFB. It was apparently released last year, though Im not sure when it was officially declassified. [3], South of the existing runway, construction of a large air base was begun to support a full USAF combat wing. In Thailand, the veteran was assigned to Camp Friendship at the Korat Royal Thai Air Base. If you are in crisis or having thoughts of suicide, The location must have been a DoD installation, land under control of DoD or a non-DoD location where service members were present during testing, application, transportation or storage. The 347th became an F-4E wing at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia. CHECO is short for Contemporary Historical Examination of Current Operations. Again, this report was written on February 18, 1973. Separate 1969-73 21st MED Depot Medical 1967-70 Thank you for your service My husband served in USAF at Udorn. While VA, Read More Only VA Impressed With VA Restructuring PlanContinue, Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Print After having three heads of VA this past decade be past West Point grads,, Read More MMQB: What might West Point do with Your Disability?Continue, Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Print VA is always quite secretive about VA employee salaries. 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. GSP-304 African American-Thai Child, Born: 1969 (2512) GSP-329 Search for Son, Born: 1970 (2513) GSP-476 Search for Daughter African American-Thai, Born: 1965 (2508) *Note: Camp Friendship . Also important are the camouflaged Lockheed EC-121R aircraft on the ramp immediately behind. [5]:196, In September 1970, the 42nd Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron, which flew EB-66s, transferred to Korat from Takhli. The 554th RS transferred to Nakhon Phanom RTAFB to operate QU-22 Baby Bats, while the 553rd RS remained at Korat with 11 Batcats until December 1971, when it returned to Otis AFB, Massachusetts. VA Secretary Robert Wilkie said the update was necessary to improve accuracy and [for] communication of information.. 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 Gulf of Siam and move north to the expected invasion areas along the Mekong River between Laos and Thailand. . -1963 The F-111s were sent to the 422d Fighter Weapons Squadron at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. Congressional pressure in Washington grew against these bombings, and on 30 June 1973, the United States Congress passed Public law PL 93-50 and 93-52, which cut off all funds for combat in Cambodia and all of Indochina effective 15 August 1973. Ammunition Depot which was a few miles from the base, it also was sprayed As a service to veterans, I ran the linked PDF of theCHECO Reportthrough OCR software before reposting it here. in Thailand. 1968 1970, I was in Thailand Bang Pla Transmitter and Bang Ping Relay and with duty in Bangkok 29th Sig Bde finishing my assignment w/302d Sig. In March 1972 the 39th Aerospace Rescue and Recovery Squadron moved to Korat from Cam Ranh Air Base. Every aircraft, Defense Secretary Mark Esper added that the new list will be updated as verifiable information becomes available.. Good work covering up DoD. The airfield has a single 9,800 + foot runway with a single, full-length parallel taxiway. Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base is a base of the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) in northeast Thailand, approximately 200 km (125 mi) northeast of Bangkok and about 4 km (2.5 mi) south of the centre of the city of Nakhon Ratchasima in the Nakhon Ratchasima Province (also known as "Khorat" or "Korat"), the largest province in Thailand . On 23 April 1967, the 421st TFS was re-designated the 44th Tactical Fighter Squadron. Known deployed squadrons to Korat attached to the 6234th TFW were: On 3 April 1965 the 67th TFS launched the first unsuccessful US airstrike against the Thanh Ha Bridge. [5] The 36th TFS remained at Korat until 29 October then returned to Japan. detailed annotations, Map 7 - the Demolitioin area Don Muang RTAFB - Bangkok International Airport (Vietnam era), Official Department of the Air Force Map [4]:70, In December 1964, the 44th Tactical Fighter Squadron deployed to Korat from Kadena AB, Okinawa. 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