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

SSgt Jim Gilmore — Thu, 21 Jan 2016 20:45:58 -0500

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

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 21 Jan 2016 21:13:51 -0500

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

Sgt Jay Jones — Thu, 21 Jan 2016 22:04:24 -0500

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

Maj Mel Krone — Fri, 13 Oct 2017 01:01:44 -0400

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

CAPT Ron Harring — Fri, 06 Apr 2018 13:21:55 -0400

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

LCpl Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 29 Dec 2018 16:31:03 -0500

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

SSgt David Fry — Wed, 17 Apr 2019 14:14:12 -0400

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

LCpl Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 05 May 2019 06:30:23 -0400

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

LCpl Allen Boyden — Mon, 07 Feb 2022 18:27:33 -0500

Have a photo of b52

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

Sgt John Binfield — Fri, 17 Jun 2022 19:01:17 -0400

This is an official USAF photo

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

Sgt John Binfield — Fri, 17 Jun 2022 19:02:11 -0400

John Dalton at the window. Photoshopped by daughter.

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

Sgt John Binfield — Fri, 17 Jun 2022 19:02:47 -0400

A close-up

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

SSgt David Fry — Fri, 17 Jun 2022 22:28:55 -0400

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