Where was the US base in Thailand?
During the Vietnam War, from 1962 to 1975, Korat RTAFB was a front-line facility of the United States Air Force (USAF) in Thailand. During the 1980s and early-1990s, the airfield was jointly operated as a civil airport for Nakhon Ratchasima. This ended with the opening of Nakhon Ratchasima Airport in the early-1990s.
Do we have any military bases in Thailand?
USAF withdrawal from Thailand The USAF bases were closed and the last USAF personnel left Thailand in June 1976. The removal of U.S. military forces was accomplished by United States Marine Detachment BLT 1/9 out of Okinawa, Japan.
Where were the Air Force bases in Thailand during the Vietnam War?
The majority of troops in Thailand during the Vietnam era were stationed at the Royal Thai Air Force Bases of U-Tapao, Ubon, Nakhon Phanom, Udorn, Takhli, Korat, and Don Muang.
What years was Agent Orange used in Thailand?
However, VA’s adjudication manual (M21-1) does recognize Vietnam-era veterans whose service involved duty on or near the perimeters of military bases in Thailand anytime between February 28, 1961 and May 7, 1975 may have been exposed to Agent Orange and may qualify for VA benefits.
Was Thailand considered a combat zone?
Vietnam and Thailand were combat zones. Both countries had similar Rules of Engagements. Although most of the Air Force bases in Thailand were staging areas for operations all over Vietnam, American military personnel in Thailand also were subjected to aggressive, repeated attacks from communist sympathizers.
Does the US have troops in Thailand?
Currently, the United States does not have a wide military presence in Thailand, as the need for U.S. Army bases there has been minimal since the Vietnam war. U.S. Army presence was maintained more widely there until 1970, when the United States turned most of their bases over for native use.
Was there fighting in Thailand during Vietnam War?
The Kingdom of Thailand, under the administration of military dictator Field Marshal Thanom Kittikachorn, took an active role in the Vietnam War. Thailand was the third-largest provider of ground forces to South Vietnam, following the Americans and South Koreans.
When was the RTAFB at Takhli?
From the 1969-1970 period, Takhli RTAFB. Scan courtesy Steve Wilson 601st Photo Flight Website And lots more of the good stuff from other Takhli Vets and some friends of Takhli Bill Brown’s Old Timey Slide Show- Bill’s collection of color slides taken “back in the day” – Sep 1968 to Sep 1969 when Bill was a Doppler tech at Takhli.
When did the Takhli hut change its name?
The Takhli Hut opened, for a short period, a roller skating rink. Most of the places on the map above changed names frequently, but these are shown as they were in late 1967 and early 1968. The Welcome evolved into the Grand.
What is the size of the Korat RTAFB map?
File in PNG (Portable Network Graphics) format, about 2.6 meg in size. This is the highest resolution map I have of Korat RTAFB. This is an image of an official Department of the Air Force map of Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base dated 1/1/1973.
Who were the at Takhli?
At Takhli were pilots whose exploits earned them two “Congressional” Medals of Honor, countless Distinguished Flying Crosses and Air Medals. They were assisted by thousands of airmen who worked around the clock to help them carry the war to the enemy.