Were you a Marine based in Nam Phong, Thailand? If so, I needs to know?

2016-01-21T20:45:58-05:00

I am trying to locate a photo of a B-52 that landed in Nam Phong, Thailand in 1972. This Marine Aviation base in true form, painted a globe and anchor on this USAF bomber. Do you have such a photo or know anyone who does? I need to acquire a copy....Thanks!

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 21 at 2016 9:13 PM

2016-01-21T21:13:51-05:00

I wasn't there, but I found this on the interwebs. It says it's the one, and the file name even referenced the Marine graffitii. Sort of hard to see clearly, though.

Response by Sgt Jay Jones made Jan 21 at 2016 10:04 PM

2016-01-21T22:04:24-05:00

No, sorry I was stationed in Danang, by Red Beach, Force Logistics Command (FLC), Camp Books.

Response by Maj Mel Krone made Oct 13 at 2017 1:01 AM

2017-10-13T01:01:44-04:00

I have a copy I took the day after it landed. [login to see]

Response by CAPT Ron Harring made Apr 6 at 2018 1:21 PM

2018-04-06T13:21:55-04:00

I was there as a dental officer and remember the incident well. The B-52 was cordoned off in a remote area of the runway and off limits to all personnel. We were forbidden to take photos on the flight line at any time, but back in Iwakuni on Japanese TV there were close up views of the Phantoms and Intruders including cockpits and opened nose cowlings.

Response by LCpl Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 29 at 2018 4:31 PM

2018-12-29T16:31:03-05:00

I remember being assigned to guard it . Think I was a PFC. It was hit flying over Vietnam. I have found this noted in more than one document online.

Response by SSgt David Fry made Apr 17 at 2019 2:14 PM

2019-04-17T14:14:12-04:00

FYI, I just saw your posting, and I happen to have a picture of that aircraft. I was with A/R shop that flew in to recover it.
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Response by LCpl Private RallyPoint Member made May 5 at 2019 6:30 AM

2019-05-05T06:30:23-04:00

I remember being chosen to guard that bomber. This must be the one hit over vietnam and crashed landed at Nam Phong. This and everything else about living there for 11 months. Yet the U.S government says we are only vietnam era vets. No different that the ones who never left the states and lived a life of leisure. I remember rationing water, the water buffalo after awhile. Waiting for rain to take a shower. 1/2 fifty gallon drum for shitter. 10 man tents surrounded by jungle. Guarding the bomb dump, or jet fuel with a 12 ga loaded , standing in the towers with live rounds , went on one k9 patrol. Yet I am just a vietnam era veteran because of boots on the ground. I guess the pilots flying from here and bombing Vietnam , Cambodia and Laos are era vets. I have considered suicide over this time and time again.

Response by LCpl Allen Boyden made Feb 7 at 2022 6:27 PM

2022-02-07T18:27:33-05:00

Have a photo of b52

Response by Sgt John Binfield made Jun 17 at 2022 7:01 PM

2022-06-17T19:01:17-04:00

This is an official USAF photo

Response by Sgt John Binfield made Jun 17 at 2022 7:02 PM

2022-06-17T19:02:11-04:00

John Dalton at the window. Photoshopped by daughter.

Response by Sgt John Binfield made Jun 17 at 2022 7:02 PM

2022-06-17T19:02:47-04:00

A close-up

Response by SSgt David Fry made Jun 17 at 2022 10:28 PM

2022-06-17T22:28:55-04:00

I have the photos somewhere. I sent copies to Wes Knettle. He's on Rally Point.