Posted on Jan 21, 2016

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

SSgt Jim Gilmore

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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!

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Posted 9 y ago

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Posted 9 y ago

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.

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SGM Gregory Hoppe

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Great job, the Corp symbol is in good view.

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Sgt John Binfield

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I have the complete story if you are still interested.

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CAPT Ron Harring

Posted >1 y ago

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.

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Sgt John Binfield

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You may have stitched me up, lol

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Maj Mel Krone

Posted 7 y ago

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

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SSgt Jim Gilmore

7 y

Check your email please...

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Maj Mel Krone

7 y

I was with 115, came over from DaNang in June of 72 and rotated home in MArch of 73. Radar Intercept Officer.

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Sgt John Binfield

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Hi Mel, I think that you were at our 50th?

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