F-105F Wild Weasel At Korat AB, 1966

[@jerryrobinson5163]

I was at Korat from January to December in 1966. I was a crew chief on the F105 D . My commanding officer Colonel William Cooper was killed in a bombing mission over Hanoi in April that year. They didn't retrieve and identify his body until 2014 though DNA. Another pilot Capt Jerry Driscoll was shot down and taken POW to Hanoi Hilton in the same mission. Jerry spent 7 years there in prison. Rest in peace Colonel William Cooper

[@sandrataylor7488]

My husband was there flying the F-100. Early into the Wild Weasel program. No one seems to remember. I have his flight logs-only 14 missions-until it was decided the 100 wasn’t cutting it. He found his way into the Thud and Wild Weasel in 1974 at George. He got his 100 missions in the Hun at Tuy Hoa in 69-70.

[@sandrataylor7488]

May I ask if Anyone remembers that the F-100 was there in the beginning of Wild Weasel? His certificate was signed by Col.(I think) Kenneth Dempster. His # was 124. Although he continued to fly the Hun for another 6 years including his 100 missions when he got to George, “they” were not nice much less respectful . That’s why I need everyone to remember, he was there in the beginning.

[@A1FAHx]

@@sandrataylor7488 I know about the F-100’s. My father was stationed at Korat in 1968 as a medical officer. Men like your husband were very much appreciated by the ground troops and the fellow pilots they flew with. And the fact your husband got his 100 missions in country is a testament to his aviation skills.

[@julianlau5579]

Yes, specially modified Huns, the 1st generation of WWs. I remember.

[@theshadow5800]

​@@A1FAHxLuck

[@A1FAHx]

@@theshadow5800 Good luck never hurts 😉

[@jamesarmstrong6008]

I was there '66-67. 388th MMS. Hauled many loads of ordnance to the 105s. Seeing this video, brings back many memories.

[@barrygrant2907]

I was at Korat in '72 with 4 KC-135s. I grew to love the sound of the -105 afterburner lighting off.

[@daveblevins3322]

I was in Takhli with the 474th F-111's 72/73. At home base Nellis, the 555th (F-105's), was next hangar down from ours. MMS on the 111 (McNamara's Edsel) was challenging.

[@yootoober2009]

@ 0:15 that's my scariest task on a Thud, jumping up and down on the drag chute door and trying not to fall down 100 ft while afraid of heights..

[@vger285p]

67-68,transient alert,yea i had to pick up all those Drag Chutes at the end on the run way when they came back!and take them back to the chutes shop! thanks alot! lol!!

[@poppoppipe]

Before Wild Weasel I helped inspect the loading of ECM pods on the F105 at Korat. The first POD loaded by the ECM boys fell off on the ramp. So they wanted a Weapons loader to inspect the pods to see it was hung OK. 1966

[@gpickmovies]

I was there 66-67 as a weapons load team member, number 3 man, uploaded much pyro on all the THUDS. A1E Pickard, Glen R.

[@petekonopka2254]

I worked on these in 1967-68. We did the ECM.

[@bobbeane7294]

Pete Konopka my dad was with the 355th then at Tahkli! He retired E-8!

[@ceangasrevenge]

I noticed that at the beginning of the video it showed a 105 with the yellow ladders on it and the one of the ladders said 421st FS painted on it I was in the 421st AMU at Hill !

[@apocyldoomer]

Oh yes, the Lead Sleds, I was a Crew Chief on the F-4 Phantom, George AFB, , Victorville, Ca, 1982-1986, anyway, thanks for the video, awesome stuff!!!

[@Jpriest13]

Finished reading The Hunter Killers about six months ago. FANTASTIC read and insight about the Wild Weasels.

[@jamesberwick2210]

And five years later, I was there at Korat working on some of the very same aircraft for the 388th AMS, on the 6010th, then 17th Wild Weasel aircraft. I worked the AN-APN-131 Doppler Navigation systems.

[@keithwalsh4730]

My Dad was there 66-67? Lots oh home video of these taking off

[@82lowe36id]

My dad was aircraft weapons in Thialand during Vietnam. Tells me they called this plane the thunder thud.

[@apocyldoomer]

Claymore Also called, the Lead Sled.

[@jameskreinhop796]

I worked in the weather station in 1966.

[@georgelinhares7912]

I was there in 1966, 6234 CSG and 388 TFW.

[@craigpennington1251]

This sure brings back memories.

[@patrickduncan7328]

I also crude for doc Blanchard who was deputy based commander When he took off the drag shoot popped out only because it was a hot and humid day And the plane had a lot of torque when he hit the water injection at least that's what they say

[@davidfaas58777]

Bad Company "Shooting Star" 1975 is My dedication to You from an Ex Cap Cadet #godbless

[@Machete1WW2549]

OMG that is my Dad’s A/C !! F-105F Thunderchief 63-8273. My Dad & his Pilot were lost in this very aircraft. Is there anyway I can get a copy of this?

[@Machete1WW2549]

Sanuk Jang Lery I’m just now seeing your comment, no I don’t have a hotmail account, what about yahoo?

[@Machete1WW2549]

Sanuk Jang Lery all I have is an iPad mini, that’s why I wanted to buy a copy

[@MissouriMatthew]

@@Machete1WW2549 get a chromecast and you can watch this video on your tv

[@Machete1WW2549]

@@MissouriMatthew What is a cromecast?

[@Flapjackbatter]

@@Machete1WW2549 Seems like the site is down. But I think sites like that get videos that are open source government organizations etc. At least many videos like this are open source. Library of congress could be a place to look. You ment the whole 20 minute film talked about in the description, right? It might be a good idea to download this clip too. Because sometomes yt-channels disappear. Particularly channels like this who seem to be abandoned.

[@louisguthrie7286]

Memories, loading AGM-78...U.S Air Force retired

[@neighbor18]

Sometimes they would lob shrikes into areas to catch the radar operators off guard .

[@victorhingst6894]

Dad built those bases...Army Corps o' Engineer....go with it...Thailand

[@yellowhammer4747]

Wild Weasel's were the first in and last out! Y.G.B.S.M.!

[@patrickduncan7328]

I was at karat from July 68 until September or November 68 then I want to you dawn for the rest of my tour I crew 105 tail number 243 called the silver Fox that was shot down I don't know what happened to the pilot

[@Machete1WW2549]

Your link to buy this is unsecured, there for I’m unable to see your web page. 😥😥. PLEASE!!! I Must acquire a copy for my family & I. My Dad’s remains have still not been recovered from North Vietnam, check the book “Roll Call: THUD. Page #123

[@TheMemphisSlim]

I'd put some irrating music on the video myself.. this is way too calm

[@victorhingst6894]

My brother and I invented this game called "Trench" in 1969....whooped that ball made outta socks and duct tape ghahhhahha

[@วรพลพูนเพิ่มโชคชัย]

Rematered 2021

[@larrywheeler9917]

Nice jets wow. They go fast too. Did the Vietnamese people have any jets ? Bombers? Maybe they had an aircraft carrier for their jets.

[@lorenzcassidy3960]

Just a year late, but here's my 2 cents: - Yes. Those were nice jets! - Yes. They did go fast! One of the fastest in that conflict. Surely THE fastest at low altitutes. - Yes. Migs. Mostly Mig 17s, but also Mig 19s and the more advanced Mig 21. They could use them very well, too. - Not 100% sure, but I think few Ilyushin IL-28s twin engine bombers. Very seldom used, anyways. - No aircraft carrier. Definitely not.

[@victorhingst6894]

My brother and I were hippie punks with draftcards, man

[@victorhingst6894]

they're old...and in love...I'ma love em

[@victorhingst6894]

Dad Married mom at the end o' WW2

[@มดแดง-ฃ3ข]

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[@adeptusaegis3189]

0:12 :D

[@paulochs]

Name of song???

[@apocyldoomer]

Why the annoying loud music, doesn’t belong!! The F-105 was a pile of junk, a lousy fighter, many losses, Lead Sled alright, not trying to be a dick, but, not a good Fighter bomber, the F-4 was far superior, as a Crew Chief on the Phantom, tail # 66-6333.the end .

[@DB-so8zc]

105's flew 75 % of the bombing sorties during the early years of the Vietnam War. If the politicians would have left the the military to designate the targets based on intelligence the war would have ended much sooner. They flew into the most hostile territory( AAA and SAMS) during this time which accounts for the high loss rate. I'm a fan of the F-4's and they had there place and mission during the war and performed well. I'm guessing you must be in your late 70's early 80's. What years/ bases did you serve at in SEA? My father enlisted in 54' and was a crew chief on the 105D in 67-68 at Korat and a line chief 72-73 at the same base during LB II on the G model.