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57 1 Conduction air transport Providing aviation personnel to United 01 mission. 4 Air Force units for conducting airlift missions. 2 Airmail services for United 5 Providing air transport Disaster 02 Nations Command task force. relief operations for Japan. 3 6Air transportation service for Thai Conduction the mission support United States troops for parachute training. 03 soldiers based in South Korea under the UN’s Relax and Relief project.

58 The Royal Thai Force personnel participated in the Korean War mission as a representative of the Air Force. Determined to Carried out their duties with patience, courage and sacrifice, which made a good reputation among the nations that participated in the battle of Korea. With outstanding performance, some of the air force participants received many official honors from the United Nations, include the Legion of Merit and the Bronze Star. In addition, almost all Royal Thai Air Force personnel received medals for UN operations, victor Medal and Royal medals for Korean War veterans which were the symbol of themselves and their families. THE ROYAL THAI AIR FORCE ROLES IN KOREAN WAR

59 THE ROYAL THAI AIR FORCE ROLES IN KOREAN WAR

ZONE 7 NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

61 In 1963, the Communist Party of Thailand insurgents began to undertaking violent operations in the country by using small militant group against the Thai government. The communist insurgents in Thailand received the support from foreign countries including weapons. At the beginning, the communist established the guerrilla based in Northeast Thailand to active insurgency in the provinces of Nakhon Phanom, Ubon Ratchathani, Sakon Nakhon and Udon Thani. On August 7, 1965, communist rebels launched and insurgency against Thai officers for the first time. The insurgent attacked a police post in Nakhon Phanom Province, northeast Thailand. The Communist Party of Thailand declared that date was the open day for guerrilla warfare operation against Thai government.

62 THE ROYAL THAI AIR FORCE IN ANTI-COMMUNIST OPERATIONS The Royal Thai Air Force has provided air power to conduct the missions supporting ground forces to suppress communism since 1965. The air power has the potential to reach targets easier and faster than ground forces. The Royal Thai Air Force created the tactics to destroy the insurgent strongholds as follow. • First : seeking the target stronghold or resupply and weapon caches. • Second : identify the target locations. • Third : destroy the targets by aircraft weapons.

THE COMMUNIST FORCE 63 Since most communist strongholds located in deep jungle and mountains and the communists operated in the guerilla warfare tactics. The Royal Thai Air Force sometime could not achieve the objectives when attacked the targets from above. But the air force accomplished the air superiority role and close air support missions for the ground troops. The air power employment gradually deterred the communist insurgents expanded the area of operation and sabotage national security. The air force's carried on combat operation against the targets eventually weakened the communist potential until they suspended the active insurgency against Thai government and turned their approach towards political struggle.

F-84G THUNDERJET 64 F-84G THUNDERJET The first Royal Thai Air Force jet fighter aircraft At the end of November 1956, United States Air Force pilots flown four the Republic F-84G Thunderjets to the Thailand which completed delivery of the first batch of the Royal Thai Air Force's first jet fighter aircraft. The airplanes were designated as \"Fighter Type 16\", replaced the propeller-driven F-8F Bearcats, Thailand was one of the two SEATO member countries in Asia acquire the F-84G from the United States and European air forces.

65 In1959, the Royal Thai Air force sent pilots and five F-84G to participate the fire power demonstration called \"Flying Brothers\" in the 1959 Pacific Fighter Weapons Conference for the first time at Clark Air Force Base, the Philippines. Later, from 1960-1963 the air force sent its force to join the \"Flying Brothers\" hosted by United States Air Force at Clark Air Force Base every year.

F-5 A/B FREEDOM FIGHTER 66 F-5 A/B FREEDOM FIGHTER The Royal Thai Air Force's first Supersonic Fighter Jets In December1966, the Royal Thai Air Force received two Northrop F-5B Freedom Fighters form the United States in preparation for the further single-seat F-5A which would be arriving. The F-5B was the first Royal Thai Air Force supersonic fighter and was designated as \" Fighter Type 18A \". Another F-5B was received in 1975 by Major Earl R. Bridges, United States pilot who flew it form U-Tapao air base after the F-5B escaped from Vietnam. An order was placed for an additional four, two in 1982 and another two in 1987.

67 In 1967, the Royal Thai Air Force received 8 single-seater Northrop F-5A \"Freedom Fighter\" fighter jets from the United States. They were successors to the F-5B and were designated as \"Fighter Type 18\". Then in 1970, four RF-5 Tiger eye version for surveillance and combat roles were provide by United States. They were designated as \"Reconnaissance / Fighter Type 18\". In 1971 and 1974, the air force received additional ten more F-5A fighters from the United States. During theirs service in the Royal Thai Air Force from 1967 to 1998, the F5 NB and RF-5A played vital roles in air defense mission and support other armed force. Some of the most notable operations including anti-communist warfare, battle of Chong Bok and the Romklao conflict.

SIAMESE PIONEER PILOTS 68 MAJOR LUANG SAKDI SANLAYAVUDH The first three qualified Thai Army officers be selected (SUNEE SUWANPRATEEP) CAPTAIN LUANG ARVUDHSIKIKORN for attending flying training course in France including: Major (LHONG SIN-SOOK) Luang Sakdi Sanlayavudh (Sunee Suwanprateep), Captain Luang LIEUTENANT TIP KETUDAT Arvudhsikikorn (Lhong Sin-Sook) and Lieutenant Tip Ketudat. After three Thai officers arrived in France on March 21,1912, they spent first period of time learning French language, then they began the aviation training. Major Luang Sakdi Sanlayavudh attended flying training course at Villa Coublay Aviation Airport while Captain Luang Arvudhsikikorn and Lieutenant Tip Ketudat studied at and Mourmelon-le-Grand. The three officers completed their training in August 1913. Before their departure from France, the three newly trained Siamese pilots test flew all eight aircraft and arranged for a French machine to accompany them to Bangkok to assist in the assembly of the aircraft after arrival.

FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL JUNE JUNE 69 28 27 9 10 22 1912 1912 1912 1912 JULY 1912 2 1912 Departed Arrived in Began Physical Began the Major Luang Sakdi for France. learning checkup aviation Sanlayavudh first flew France French before training. a Breguet biplane language. attending during his flying flying Training at Villa training Coublay Airport. Major course Luang Arvudhsikikorn flew A Nieuport * At the time, the New Year was on 1 April. monoplane during his flying training at Mourmerlon-le-Grand.

JULY OCTOBER APRIL JUNE JUNE 70 29 5 9 1912 8 24 1913 1913 NOVEMBER 1912 1913 2 1913 Lieutenant Major Luang Sakdi Lieutenant Tip Major Luang Major Luang Siamese Tip Ketudat Sanlayavudh completed Ketudat Sakdi Arvudhsikikorn pioneer began flight the aviation training completed the Sanlayavudh completed the pilots training at and received the aviator aviation training completed aviation training arrived Mou Merlin certificate form the and received the French Army and received the Siam. Le Grand Aéro-Club de France, aviator certificate pilot training aviator certificate Airport. Afterwards he attended from the Aéro- course. from the Aéro- the pilot training course Club de France. conducted by the Club de France. French Army.

71 All the three were considered the first aviators of Thailand who laid the basic foundation of Thai aviation which has perfectly formed the powerful Royal Thai Air Force that it is today. Hence, the three pilots are held in high esteem by the Royal Thai Air Force as \" The Founding Fathers of the Royal Thai Air Force\"

ZONE 8 CHALLENGE OF THE FUTURE

F5-B FREEDOM FIGHTER 73 On…December…1966, received two F-5B two-seat fighter aircraft from the United States for training pilots to be ready for the F-5A single-seat fighter aircraft that will be given after this version. The F-5B aircraft number 63-8438 is the world first F-5. F5-B FREEDOM FIGHTER

74 Manufacturer: Northrop Corporation Aircraft Group, USA. Type: Two-seat bomber. Engine: General Electric J85-GE-13 turbojet. Spread wings: 25 feet 3 inches. Length: 46 feet 4 inches. Height: 13 feet 1 inch. Gross Weight: 19,800 lbs. Maximum speed: 1.36 Mach. Absolute Ceiling: 45,000 feet.

75 Armaments: Two AIM-9 launchers, rockets / bombs, total weight 6,200 pounds. Stationed in the Air Force: 1966 - present. Mission: It is an important air combat force in the operations of the Air Force and supports other armed forces. Bit of knowledge: During the deployment of this aircraft, it was supported by the way. The air in many important battlefields, including the suppression of communism, the battlefield of Chong Bok and the battlefield of Rom Klao.

F-5A FREEDOM FIGHTER 76 In 1967, the Air Force received eight F5A tactical fighter jets according to the military assistance program from the United States. In 1970 received a Northrop F5A, that are performs aerial photography reconnaissance missions, amounting to 4 planes. In 1974 received 5 planes. It is a single seat fighter-bomber jet used in the mission of supporting ground. There is a method to be able to fly up and down a temporary airport with a short distance and the use of ground equipment for minimal maintenance. It is suitable for use as a fighter with a very wide range and can also be used as an aerial surveillance aircraft. The F-5A Freedom Fighter was stationed in Wing 1, Wing 23, Wing. 7, stationed in the Royal Thai Air Force 1967 to 1998.

Note: The.F-5A Freedom Fighter 77 equipped with aerial camera equipment (KS-121). - Northrop F5A is used in aerial photography reconnaissance missions. - It has fought in various battles. The battlefield of Rom Klao, the battlefield of Chong Bok, and the suppression of the communist terrorist at Khao Kho. - Participated in joint: COBRA GOLD,.COPE.TIGER,.COPE THUNDER, COPE WEST and AIR THAI-SING. F-5A FREEDOM FIGHTER

78 Type: Light tactical fighter and single seat aerial surveillance photography. Manufacturer: Engine: Northrop Corporation Aircraft Group, United States. Spread Wings: Two General Electric J85-GE-13 turbojets with 2,720 lb. Length: (4,080 lbs.) of thrust each. Height: 25 feet 3 inches. 47 feet 2 inches. 13 feet 2 inches.

Maximum Weight: 79 Maximum Speed: Absolute Ceiling: 20,390 lbs. 1.40 Mach. Armaments: 45,000 feet. (40,000 feet with a single engine) Long flight time 2 hours. The anti-aircraft guns, AIM-9 launcher. 2 shots, rockets/explosions totaling 6,200 pounds.

80 LOCKHEED F-16A-15OCU FIGHTING FALCON LOCKHEED F-16A-15OCU FIGHTING FALCON

81 In 1988, the Air Force purchased an F-16A fighter jet from the United States government. According to the military assistance program, 14 machines. In 1995, bought 12 more machines to be stationed for the Wing 4 as a single-seat multi-purpose fighter aircraft. Able to perform air-air combat operations and air-ground Find your target in any weather. Use of speeds faster than 500 miles/hour, including the use of weapons with high accuracy, designated as \"Lockheed F-16A-15OCU Fighting Falcon\" used in air defense missions use of air power Air Operations with Other Armed Forces as well as supporting search and rescue in combat areas.

82 Type: Single-seat multi-purpose fighter. Manufacturer: General Dynamics Company, USA. Engine: Pratt & Whitney F100-PW-220turbofan each 25,000 pounds when using 1 afterburner. Spread Wings: 32 feet 10 inches. Length: 49 feet 6 inches. Height: 16 feet 9 inches. Empty Weight: 14,567 pounds. Maximum Weight: 35,400 lbs.

83 Maximum Speed: 2.05 Mach (1,320 mph, 2,124 km/h) at an altitude of 40,000 feet. Absolute Ceiling: 60,000 feet. Flight Distance: 2,100 nautical miles when equipped with a spare fuel tank outside the fuselage. Combat Operating Radius: 500 nautical miles. Armaments: Anti-aircraft gun (model M61 A-1), launcher (AIM-9), (AGM-65), rockets and bombs total 15,200 pounds. Stationed in the Air Force: 1988- present.

GRIPEN 39 C/D 84 GRIPEN 39 C/D

GRIPEN 39 C/D 85 The Air Force initiated a project to procure multi-purpose fighter aircraft to replace fighter aircraft type F 5 B/E Squadron 701, 7th air squadron. In 2003 by planning to supply 1 air squadron of multipurpose fighter aircraft. (12 planes) equipped with weapons systems, tools,..equipment,..training,..technical..documentation, maintenance and spare parts, which are the minimum requirements for fighter aircraft in the air squadron. Considering the selection Gripen multi-purpose fighter aircraft, which is modern and able to operate modern weapons systems with precision.

86 Manufacturer: Saab Company, Sweden. Engine: Spread Wings: 1 Volvo Aero Corporation RM 12 Turbofan. Length: Height: Provides 18,100 pounds of thrust. Empty Weight: 27 feet 6 inches. 46 feet 3 inches (48 feet 5 inches for a two-seater). 14 feet 8 inches, 14,960 pounds.

Maximum Weight: 87 Maximum Speed: 30,800 lbs. Absolute Ceiling: 2.0 times the speed of sound and supersonic at Operating radius: any height. Long flight time: 65,000 feet Mission: 500 nautical miles 2 hours 30 minutes Armaments: Intercept flight, attack flight and air reconnaissance flight. A variety of weapon systems can be used, such as AIM-120AMRAAM, AIM-9M, AGM-65 Maverick, Mk Series multipurpose grenades and RBS-15F.