Laotian Capital place
also: the capital of Laos, Laos capital
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Air Americaorganization · 2Laoscountry · 2Thailandcountry · 1Bangkokplace · 1U.S. Embassyorganization · 1Udorn Air Force Baseplace · 1Royal Laotian Air Forceorganization · 1Purple Porpoiseplace · 1Congocountry · 1Takliplace · 1U.S. Air Forceorganization · 1
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▶ 12:12
As Ted Shackley arrived in the summer of 66, the Mekong River suddenly spilled over its banks, inundating the capital of Laos. In some places, rising to the equivalent of four stories. Only incredible ingenuity allowed the Americans to keep…
▶ 17:05
The Laotian Air Force averaged 400 tons a month in 1966. Air America moved 6,000 tons plus 16,000 passengers. Air America had facilities in Bangkok, Takli, and Udorn with maintenance performed at Udorn, the site of a major proprietary base.…
▶ 18:07
as the Air Force. Pilots were supposed to fly during time off from work on regular flight routes. They were paid bonuses given tax advantages and could clear upwards of $40,000 a year. That was a huge sum of money in the 1960s. As in the Co…