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Sa Wa Dee, Cup.
I was stationed at NKP 1971-1972, was the crew chief of A-1E 857, the last Skyraider.
Love to chat about NKP, the Air Force, Thailand in general, etc.
Would I recognize the town if I went back? (yes, Ho Chi Minh clock tower)
Sarge Mark
Welcome
NKP ?
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Originally Posted by helge
Thank You
Your welcup.:)Quote:
Originally Posted by helge
I believe that is where they train Thai air force pilots now. Welcome aboard Sarge.
Thailand made out like a bandit when the Yanks finally pulled out in '76...Quote:
Originally Posted by sabang
Quite a number of exceptionally operational [in some cases - huge] air fields scattered throughout the country...
Welcome to the Buffalo Board...Davis will be along to have a beer with you soon...
Not to mention damn good roads connecting them.Quote:
Originally Posted by thaimeme
Not to mention, Pattaya. :) The only surefire winner of that war was Thailand.
The US Army corps of Engineers sure know how to build stuff, kudos.
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Originally Posted by Sarge Mark
welcome,
I live about 3 km from the airport which is now osed by nok air and air asia to hub to bkk 2a day.
there is also a flight sckool, from th university teaching pilots on small airplanes. mostly arab and indian richies, who can afford it.
from the army camp there is only a footprint left, parkingarea, roads, loading docks a.s.o.. all baracks have been taken down.
If you look at google earth you can see some roads opposite the airport.
good luck