Records of U.S. Air Force Commands, Activities, and Organizations. 1900 - 2003. Moving Images Relating to Military Aviation Activities. 1947 - 1984. VISITING DIGNITARIES AT UBON AB, THAILAND

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Records of U.S. Air Force Commands, Activities, and Organizations. 1900 - 2003. Moving Images Relating to Military Aviation Activities. 1947 - 1984. VISITING DIGNITARIES AT UBON AB, THAILAND

1967

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Covers Air Chief Marshal Boon Choo Chandrubsksa, CinC RTAF, accepting a new radar defense and aircraft control facility from USA Maj Gen Richard G. Stilwell, Comdr US Military Assistance Command, in a dedication ceremony on 16 June 1967 and Gen John D. Ryan, CinC PACAF, touring Ubon RTAFB on 18 June 1967. Scenes of Air Chief Marshal Boon Choo Chandrubsksa arriving at ceremonial area near the new concrete building which houses the complex radar equipment -- shows Thai troops at attention; three buglers playing, inspection of troops, Air Chief Marshal Chandrubsksa and USA Maj Gen Stilwell at separate podiums facing each other, USA Maj Gen Stilwell speaking, Air Chief Marshal Chandrubsksa giving an acceptance speech, and Thai flag bein raised. 99' EDITORS' SLATE: ROLL: R30C-7C-532. 102' CU and MS of Gen Ryan coming out of barracks. 120' CU of sign: 8th A AND E MAINT. SQ. 125' MS's of Gen Ryan walking under sign on arch; YE WHO PASSETH THRU THESE PORTALS STAND TALL and Gen Ryan with Col Robin Olds, Comdr 8th TFW, leaving -- intercut with guard giving a snappy salute. 149' MS of Gen Ryan going over to sleeping quarters in cantonment area. 163' LS of KC-135A taxiing out and taking off to right. 196' EDITOR'S SLATE: ROLL: R30C-7C-550. 201' MLS's of Thai AF personnel waiting, forming on ramp, and Thai personnel on motorcycles -- intercut with MS of sign: WELCOME TO UBON, ROYAL THAI AIR FORCE BASE. 226' Scenes of Air Chief Marshal Chandrubsksa alighting from an RTAF C-47 and being greeted by Thai officers -- shows him saluting and shaking hands with several Thai officers in formation. 284' EDITOR'S SLATE; Roll: R30C-7C-559. 288' Scenes of Maj Gen Charles D. Chandler, Jr. and Col Daniel "Chappie" James, Jr., entering TOC, Gen Ryan with Col Olds going to 497th TFS, leaving TOC, and party leaving area by car. 338' LS of Gen Ryan's car driving on flight line and past F-4C's. 371' SLATE: ROLL: R30C07C-560. 375'MS's of Air Chief Marshal Chandrubsksa and USA Maj Gen Stilwell inside the radar defense and aircraft control facility and both talking to Thai RTAF sergeant who appears to be seated at radarscope. 436' LS of AP in front of concrete radar facility. 447' MS's and MCU's of Col Olds talking to Air Chief Marshal Chandrubsksa -- US Maj Gen Stilwell in background visiting with Thai personnel and the Air Chief Marshal Chandrubsksa preparing to get food at buffet table under tent. 472' Total footage in reel.

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Chandler, Charles G., 1915-1982

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Olds, Robin, 1922-2007

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Robin Olds (b. July 14, 1922, Honolulu, Hawaii-d. June 14, 2007), U.S. Air Force officer, graduated from West Point, received his commission and completed flight training in 1943. During World War II, he flew 107 combat missions, and during the Vietnam War in 1966 he completed 152 combat missions. Assignments in England, Germany, Libya, Thailand, and the U.S. included command of squadrons, bases, groups, and wings; he also held positions at Air Force HQ and with the Joint Chiefs of Staff. In 196...

Ryan, John D. (John Dale), 1915-1983

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John Dale Ryan (1915-1983) was the Seventh Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force. He was born in Cherokee, Iowa, where he graduated from Cherokee Junior College before entering the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York. He graduated from West Point in 1938, and attended flight schools at Randolph and Kelly Fields, Texas, receiving his pilot''s wings in 1939. During the early years of World War II, he served as a flight instructor and in training roles at Kelly Field and ...

Stilwell, Richard G. (Richard Giles), 1917-

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Richard Giles Stilwell (b. Feb. 24, 1917-d. Dec. 25, 1991) was commander of cadets at the U.S. Military Academy from 1961 to 1963 and later commander fo the 1st Armored Division, XXIV Corps, in Vietman in 1968. He commanded the 6th Army at the Presidio in 1972 and 1973, then the 8th Army from 1973 to 1976, followed by his command of the United National Command in Korea. After retiring from the military, he served as U.S. Deputy Undersecretary of Defense for Policy from 1981 to 1985. ...

James, Daniel, 1920-1978

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Daniel "Chappie" James Jr. (February 11, 1920 – February 25, 1978) was an American fighter pilot in the U.S. Air Force, who in 1975 became the first African American to reach the rank of four-star general in any of the armed forces. In September 1937, James enrolled in Tuskegee Institute in Alabama. James graduated from Tuskegee with a Bachelor of Science degree in physical education. He learned to fly at Tuskegee as well and completed Civilian Pilot Training during his senior year. It was ...