Determination of a Sandy

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Nakhon Phanom (NKP), a remote and austere US base in northeastern Thailand was home to the 56th Special Operations Wing that operated a mix of helicopters and airplanes including the Douglas A-1 skyraider. A tale of heroism involving Lt. Col William A Jones, III emerges from that war theatre of the 1960s.

Thailand, Military aspects, Commanders in chief, 1968 AD, Jones, William A., III

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Calculated courage at Thai Nguyen

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Capt. Merlyn Dethlefsen pressed the attack on the surface-to-air missiles (SAMs) sites through the heaviest antiaircraft even seen in North Vietnam on March 10, 1967. He describes about the challenges faced by his team while attacking the iron- and steelworks at Thai Nguyen in the Red River delta.

Attack and defense (Military science), Vietnam War, 1959-1975, Attack and defence (Military science), Personal account, Dethlefsen, Merlyn

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The heritage of the Force

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The Air Force Museum in Dayton, Ohio is the oldest and largest military museum, and houses both modern and historic airplanes and missiles. On display are nine presidential aircraft, an SR-71 spyplane, a stealth fighter and a Wright Military Flyer.

Facilities & equipment, Ohio, National Security, Dept of the Air Force, United States. Air Force, Buildings and facilities, Military museums

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