Cam Ranh Bay: USAF Base (2006)

We take a look at Cam Ranh Bay's former USAF Base in 2006. It lies withing a restricted military area and we were not permitted entry. These views are taken from the former US Naval Air Facility, across the runway from the former USAF Base. Scenes from 1968, 1970 and 1971 are also included.

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[BillMorris2008]

Thanks a million for this, Frank!

-- Bill Morris

USAF Vietnam Veteran, 1969-1970

[franko2k]

Maaan....This stuff really takes me back. I worked in the 483rd Trans welding shop from May '70-71. Thanks Frank!

[webcamfann]

A great video with very clever eding to show past and present. To see more pics of this and other places in Vietnam Air War, go to: flickr.com/photos/aviatorr727/­sets/72157625615256098/

[1956safari]

@47Mima

I do remember you. your email address is not working, though !

[1956safari]

@47Mima

Don,

Your name is very familiar.

[47Mima]

@1956safari do you remember Don Kolb, security police, law enforcement? you can email me at donvic65@live.com - I was there from march 69-March 70

[Trackside1234]

I was stationed down at the south end of the peninsula at the Navy base. I was shocked at see on Google Earth that NOTHING remains. Nothing. The only things that are visable are the concrete pads for the buildings and oddly enough the outline of the softball field.

[sportydynarider]

A long time ago......SDelacerna,iST RR AVN

[45von]

I also was there... 1967-1968, C130s, a very beautiful country but no opportunity to appreciate it then. Von

[1956safari]

Thanks, I too, was at CRB from Sept. 1969-70. I started in the 12th Security Police Squadron, then in March 1970 crosstrained to the CRB print shop.

Arch from Maryland

[lehungsouthbay]

this is beautiful video ....the background music so wonderful....I missed my home land so much.thanks 4 sharing sir