I hadn't seen . I was awaken by gunfire from my bungalow, and headed to base down the street. He talks about giving radar assistance to all friendly areas, providing border warning and emergency assistance. Thanks. The entire area was overgrown with heavy thickets of vines and brush. I recently was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, which I believe is service related due to the herbicides being used during my tour of duty there. I was assigned to Ubon in August 1972. 28 July 1969: at 1:30 a USAF Security Police dog team were wounded by 3 sappers leaving the base. Feel free to email the photos to me at memock at westnet.com.au. Ubon was the location of TACAN station Channel 51 and was referenced by that identifier in voice communications during air missions. Have you cked out FB/ Ubon Vets? My real name is Raymond but a lot of people know me as Marty. Most the other expediters had a good chance of getting excited at times. I can not make your email address work. MAC. Thank you for all the great photos and memories. The V A has denied my claim twice already due to my job description as a weapons mechanic supervisor 46250 and in the bomb dump loading the Mers & Ters for a year. Plane approaches air strip for landing. Feel free to contact me on Facebook if you have problems joining, and Ill make sure you get in. Names of co-workers that I can remember off the top of my head are: Mick Glaze, Larry Sullivan, Bill Muncey, Carter, Fimple, and Woody. It soon became the largest American military base. After crouching there for awhile I noticed I was shielding myself behind napalm that was on the aircraft. Sorry to hear of his health issues too although not surprised. My husband was stationed in Ubon from March 1963-March 1964 and has a lot of photos taken during that time. My client, an Air Force veteran who served at the Royal Thai Air Force Base in U-Tapao during the Vietnam War. He is looking for anyone who was stationed there at that time time. In Cambodia the USAF carried out a massive bombing campaign to prevent the Khmer Rouge from taking over the country. John A. Madden Jr. on Sept 9, 1972, making him an . . Tsgt Davis was a line expediter, had a Thai girlfriend, he had been there a few years already. Tags: Ubon Spectre Gunship more . I was at Ubon for both of the Sapper attacks working in Avionics. If any one is interested, all of the photos I took of Ubon are located on http://www.lastcow.smugmug.com go to military pictures password is thailand. google_ad_height = 250; Maxwell AFB, Alabama: Office of Air Force History. General James went to Ubon Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, in December 1966, as deputy commander for operations, 8th TFW, and in June 1967 was named wing vice commander. Political considerations with regards to communist forces engaging in a civil war inside Laos and fears of the civil war spreading into Thailand led the Thai government to allow the United States to covertly use five Thai bases beginning in 1961 for the air defense of Thailand and to fly reconnaissance flights over Laos. Never once did I see him get excited. waiting on va, just filed July of this year. I left on June 20th and the attack took place in July 1969. goodmanhist@yahoo.com. Was the 435th the munitions squadron? I sent for my service record and got about eight pages (three APRs and some travel vouchers) but nothing concerning any of the information I need. Gerry. I recall someone else referring to that second attack, and IIRC someone who remembers one a few months earlier as well. Relive & share the memories of your service time with your brothers & sisters in arms today. ), Telecommunications Squadron, 1972-1973 I turned 19 y/o on that air base and spent any night that I wasnt working, downtown playing trumpet with the Filipino band, The Jugglers. Film downloaded from returning U.S. Air Force RF-4C aircraft at Ubon Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, Cockpit view of approach for landing at Ubon Royal Thai Air Force Base in Thailand. My email in jaime_green@outlook.com. Anybody needing this info can e-mail me and I will forward a copy. If anyone would be so kind as to share more with us we would appreciate it as my dad was only 4 months old. See http://www.601st.com , and feel free to email me at alsterling@earthlink.net During my year in the photo detachment, my last name was Priebe Ssgt Al Priebe. Thank you ,Ron. I spent my entire year training and evaluating. Hi Dave, welcome and thanks for your memories. Ill ask her on Saturday (9th) when I see her. This page has a wealth of information, photos, and perhaps even people who knew your husband. My dad was their at that time (Vinson). A pair of RF-4C aircraft flying overhead to commence landing at Ubon Royal Thai Air Force Base during Vietnam War. Did take hop to Uban for a couple days when i was stationed in Danang, Vietnam. Good Times. #, Really enjoyed reading all of these posts. I remember Davis well, he had us collect rice bugs on night shift when we werent loading. Sorry for your lose. Photo by Dan Vinson, LM 66, UB, 8th SPS. Col. Robin Olds. In mid-1974 the wing began to lose personnel, aircraft, and units. Awesome to watch at night when they took off. The accords effectively ended United States military operations in North and South Vietnam. 1369 Photo. I have nerve damage, and heart disease also. Allow me to share some names I do remember. Bless ALL of you! 05; Chiang Mai AB runway No. I was with the 8th SPS and was on vehicle patrol that evening. I am another Ubonian. Like some previous comments, memory not great. As an Australian airman I served two terms of duty at Ubon, Thailand. Shopping Cart | 'http':'https';if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src=p+"://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs"); Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. My afsc was Aircraft Electrician. Close to the hooches, the area was mowed and a little further out from the camp, maybe 70 yards or so, they sprayed out of 55 gallon drums with what looked like bung hole pumps.The heat of the day (98 105 degrees) and breezes carried the oily stench toward the hooches and, no doubt, some of that mist blew through the hooch screen half walls while we were out on the ramp during the day. I must also tell you guys anyone interested there is a Facebook page titled UBON VETS, it is a closed group, but recommend you join , a wealth of information,good luck. I would like to put you two in touch with each other, and see if you knew each other. The following Photos of the January 13, 1970 attack against American forces stationed at Ubon Air Base, during the Vietnam War, are graphic and gory. My Account | As a former load crew trainer on B-52s at Minot, and having gone through F-4 training at Homestead, I was assigned to the training crew at Ubon shortly after my arrival, so Im sure I met most of you guys who were at Ubon in 1970. It is approximately 488 km (303 miles) northeast of Bangkok. SFC (Ret) Patricia Babcock, CVSO. http://www.vspa.com/ub-bateman-sappers-1969-1970-1972.htm. If you served in Thailand please get to know your Veterans Service Officer who works for your county/ parish/district or talk to your local veterans service organization (they have VSOs) about the agent orange presumptives. The US was helping the Royal Lao Government achieve whatever advantage possible before working out a settlement with the Pathet Lao and their allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Darius Hutton) There is a Ubon group on facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/Ubon.veterans/ try contacting James Helms there and tell him that youre looking for info on your granddad. Dave I was at Ubon at the time and remember the Egress guy was installing the rear seat and the seat fired taking him out with it. Regards Worked days for about 7 months, finished my year on a 3 PM to 7AM shift every other day. Saw wa Dee Is Ubon Ratchathani about to be discovered? First supervisor Tsgt McKinney; other SSgt John Glover; flight line buddy called Hawk, name maybe Shaw? Ubon RTAFB was established in the 1950s. We Werent There. In 1973 until 1974 the 1982nd Radio Maintenance section maintained the electronic sensor intrusion detection system on the perimeters of both the base and the bomb dump. Any info you have would be appreciated as we know so little about him. I recall the night they tried to get the gunships very well. If anyone has any ideas before Oct 11, please advise to ebouquet@comcast.net Thanks to all who will reach out to me and I will do the same for you. George Chipman http://www.memock.com/2009/11/02// 15; U-Tapao AB runway No. The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force will provide another unique opportunity for visitors to honor Presidents Day and the legacy of Special Air Mission (SAM) Presidential Transport aircraft through "Plane Talks" on Saturday, February 18 from 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. I have found pictures on the internet but if you have more let me know. Were you there when Bob Hope came. Sorry but I lost most of my pictures in the divorce. Does anyone remember one of my guys being killed from the seat rocket exploding? [28]:140. 35. If youre not already a member, I suggest you join the Facebook site Ubon Vets. [15]:1569, The 16th SOS also tested 2 Project Black Spot AC/NC-123s beginning in December 1969. Thank you for this site, thanks to ALL of you for your service and God Bless. I am still dealing with the VA for problems with feet nerves, I have had a Regional Office Meeting on an Appeal but no word yet, VA said next year they will respond to my claim. Terms & Conditions | For a few extra baht they would let us pedal them, they must have read Mark Twain. I have a few pictures of life in the bomb dump. I served as an Electronics Warfare Technician from 70-71. My memory is not so good anymore but I too recall during my tour of a couple attacks during 72-73, as I recall we had a zapper killed and we had a round of mortars on base trying to take out our gunships. He is having quite a few health problems which are probably related to his herbicide exposure. (U.S. Air Force photo) PHOTO BY: VIRIN: 020925-O-9999G-104 FULL SIZE: 0.47 MB Download Was a crew chief on the F4D. That was yesterday, wasnt it? 1968 to 70, if you can find anyone he knew or knows him from that time, and which barracks he was in, and if near the perimeter, and have them confirm that, it might help. Good to hear from you after 44 years! Pruitt was from Arkansas as I recall. No, didnt see Bob Hope, was out of there by 9/13/70 back to states, Holloman cert team, then got out March 71. I would love to send some pictures. Some places are mentioned within my pages but all are mentioned in one way or another through other blogs/webpages in the area. vinway@kataan.net, My name is Roy Sutton . Ive been trying to find him over the years with no success. Thank you all for sharing that info. Find Ubon Royal Thai Air Force Base unit information, patches, operation history, veteran photos and more on TogetherWeServed.com. RMM3TWE6 - Col. License Agreement | I was with the 408th all of 1970. Leon Wynn Tenn., James L Williams Louisaina, I was also station at Vandenberg AFB. A friend of mine showed me your blog and a Thai lady I met had mentioned there is an army base in Ubon from the war in Vietnam. 23 September 1967: Colonel Robin Olds, United States Air Force, the Wing Commander of the 8th Tactical Fighter Wing based at Ubon-Rachitani Royal Thai Air Force Base, flew the final combat mission of his military career. The enemy chose to attack and tried to kill American fighting men and destroy U.S. aircraft--and failed. Unlike those of you who served and can now recall the area and job experience, we widows are at a loss in trying to establish this info especially those who, like myself, did not even meet our husbands until years after they returned and never discussed the war. EC-121 Aircraft parked on ground at Ubon Air Base in Thailand during College Eye airborne radar surveillance mission. When I got to Ubon end of January 1970 the gun shop was fully manned and they assigned me to the 408th munitions maintenance squadron. Am SO excited to be receiving all these replies! Col. Robin Olds preflights his F-4C Phantom before a mission in Southeast Asia. FO 976, FO 555. The passing of a King a real King. Known squadrons of the 432nd TRW were: Tactical Reconnaissance Squadrons: From 1965 to 1974, the base was a front-line facility of the USAF during the Vietnam War. [20], The 13th BS remained but was no longer manned or equipped and was kept in a non-operational status with the 8th TFW until finally being inactivated on 24 December 1972. also maintained the AB Telcom and VOR/TACAN (VORTAC channel 51) equipment. Have several documents studies and EPA reports email me if you need copies. . I would love to get any info you can offer. I was in the phantom gun shop on the Flightline that day. TWS is the largest online community of Veterans existing today and is a powerful Veteran locator. Does anyone remember the F4 that crashed into the bungalow at the main gate, or any of the circumstances surrounding that crash. Crew members of EC-121 Aircraft inside aircraft at Ubon Air Base in Thailand during College Eye airborne radar surveillance mission. 2 MiG-17s were shot down during the 14 February attack in the last USAF aerial victories of Operation Rolling Thunder. Do you have UBON AIR BASE THAILAND Reunion information you'd like to share. Hi my name is Meaghan, my real Thai name is Ura. Here is my review on it. My memory is not so good anymore so names are very hard to come by. This detachment was designated No. Needless to say there were not returned. They flew the F-4C and D Phantom II's on various missions from CAP to CAS. Do remember the water supplied the barracks had a smell to it and I dont know if anyone else had this but itched after showering (may be just me). At 02:01 a Security Policeman fired on a sapper inside the base perimeter and further sappers and Security Police joined the engagement with 5 sappers being killed. Was in Ubon 69-70.Served as a Weapons Load Crew Chief on the F4 and worked in the weapons field repair shop. Shopping Cart | Last 6 months I stayed in the 2 story 408th barracks. Looking forward to Part 2. We were told the Aussies were reassigned out of the country due to an accident where some Thai civilians were killed by an incident involving the Australians.I can remember some details of the encampment like an amphitheater and a few other structures constructed of bamboo.The photos I took are long gone, so my plea to any one who might have been there and have pictures of that camp,I would sure appreciate a copy to present in my claim. Life in Ubon Ratchathani as a soldier during the Vietnam War, Family life in rural Thailand & Australia, Life in Ubon Ratchathani as a soldier during the Vietnam War. Went to Phang Rang VN next, Oct 67 to May 69. Col. Chappy James. Hope these photos are declassified. Currently live in Pikeville, Tn. I served boots on the ground in Vietnam so my claimed got approved for my diabetes. The King of Thailand. As I read over these messages I realize my husband was very fortunate to have no physical illnesses from being stationed in Ubon. I recently returned to Seattle and had the chance to visit Kentucky. Operating from Ubon Royal Thai Air Base, Thailand, as the first F-4 wing to augment elements of Pacific Air Forces, aircrews of the Fourth flew more than . My name is Richard Ries. Yes Im happy and god willing, been blessed. Still a great view from up there but not open all night anymore. Tweets by @MrMeMock In time it went away and for about a year the rash would return. In, Intel, Thai, Intercept, Issued. I was stationed at Ubon Aug 1971-Aug 1972 assigned to the 8th Security police Sq Great assignment bob_betsey@verizon.net W/B Robert E Williams Gloucester ,Ma. 7th RRFs Ramasun Station, Nong Sung, Thailand. I served in Ubon from june 62 to may 63. I have type 2 diabetes and I have filed a claim. I WENT TO UBON SOLO, THE WIFES HEALTH SCARES HER SOMETIMES. I was in the 408th MMS and assembled CBUs, Paveways, 105 Howitzer shells, napalm, etc., from June 71 72. Hey Charlie, try contacting me at jaket50@gmail.com. . Some bad stuff. Finally a name I recognize. On arrival we were quartered in an encampment occupied by what I recall an Australian engineering contingent (79th or something ?) I heard they were giving 10-20%. (Ha! Sorry I have no pictures, I wish I had taken some. AFSC 46150. Hi Christina, I was at three bases, Da Nang RVN, Udorn, Ubon. In June 1965, the 15th Tactical Fighter Wing deployed its 45th Tactical Fighter Squadron the first F-4C Phantom II unit in Southeast Asia to Ubon where they flew combat missions to North Vietnam. Sq. My name is Rey Duran, and I was station in Ubon RTAFB in Feb.1967 thru Feb. 1968. Im always interested in updating my site, with additional photo material. lol. Just doesnt have the same flare. I go before a Houston, TX Regional Officer Board for my A O case this Oct 11, 2016. It was Oct. 2nd, 1972 Gary (possibly Oct 1st,) Sappers hit Udorn Oct 3rd, and the report on that noted reports of Ubon being attacked the day before. The first Air Force victories did not occur until July 10, when F-4Cs, flying from Ubon Air Base in Thailand, shot down two MiG-17s. go back. Four Thai homes were destroyed. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) denied his claim because the VA will not concede that all veterans who served at Thailand air bases were exposed to tactile herbicides (Agent Orange). There were no EOD guys available, so I had to crawl underneath the F-4, and dearm the whole plane, plus remove 2 AIM-7 missles. A1E fully loaded. We were told to stay inside our building as the Thai Army was handling the situation. Andrew selected a few but there are many more and for you Ubon vets you may get a kick out of them. Another machine gun burst and impact on satchel charges on the VC sappers explode, six bodies or parts thereof were loaded up the next morning, hauled downtown to be burned on a brush pile. AGENT ORANGE SUCKS. Your welcome, may God bless you in your search for answers. Bomb Dump Tower, Fox-3. Joe my memory is not what it used to be but I do remember you and Mike Pruitt. Anyone want to talk I am @ rwilke1@bellsouth.net, they have already ask me where I served in Nam, so I sent highlighted copy of orders leaving conus, and deros back to SuckMore SAC in 1974, plus an internal order making me the 408th MMS Loading Suppy Custodian. Explore Recent Photos; Trending; Events; . Does any one else remember this incident? [4]:20, In response to the Easter Offensive, from April 1972 F-4E squadrons temporarily deployed from the US to Ubon during the Constant Guard buildup as follows:[20][13]:223, The 334th TFS flew its first missions of Operation Freedom Train on 14 April, followed by the 366th the following day. I pushed the door a little to the right and got on the floor and began writing a totally scared and maybe last letter home,to my girl friend. Join VetFriends To: Reunite with Unit Buddies. Think we were the first USAF airmen at UBON,great place, great time! My family greatly misses him. [4]:21, At Ubon, the 8th TFW's mission included bombardment, ground support, air defense, interdiction, and armed reconnaissance. maxhightForP2 = 29964; On 26 May 1967, the personnel and equipment of the 40th TFS were transferred to the 8th Fighter Wing based in Thailand. [13]:85, On 8 February 1968 8th TFW F-4s attacked Phc Yn Air Base to attempt to destroy Il-28 bombers based there, losing 2 F-4s to antiaircraft fire in the low-level attack. Spent a little time in the cbu shop. 33; Takhli AB runway No. I was a weapons mechanic in the 433TFS under Wig Commander Col. Robin Olds. I havent thought about this in years. That name Mike Standifer sounds a little familiar to me and yes, please do put him in contact with me. I was a J4620 in the 433rd under Wing Com Col Robin Olds and Vice Com. Think about it all the time. [16], On 27 February 1968 the first prototype AC-130A Gunship II began operations from Ubon, destroying 9 trucks and 2 services areas in Laos on its first sortie. . I would love to see the photos. It seems like almost ALL USAF -Thailand vets are having same problem with their AO claims: Proof of proximity. The RF-101s stayed until May 1962, then returned for a second deployment during . Andrew. I am going thru my photos from my tour currently and will be Rock solid, get out, check the load, ask a question or two. memock @ westnet . Ubon Oct 66 to Oct 67. License Agreement | I was TDY with Blind Bat. There is a link on this blog. Checking out the information of sapper attacks I noted one was missing. if you have unexplained disease, cancer, ischaemic heart disease, rashes that wont go away or strange cancers, look at your service history. Views of RF-4C Phantoms landing at Ubon Thai Air Force Base one by one, deploying drag chutes. He was the commander of the 8th Tactical Fighter Wing at Ubon Air Base, Thailand, and was credited with shooting down four enemy MiG aircraft in aerial combat over North Vietnam. F-4D-30-MC 66-7533, c/n 2062, was assigned to the 40th Tactical Fighter Squadron, 33rd Tactical Fighter Wing, at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. Was there in 67 but cant remember the squadron number. So cool that he was involved with the construction of the golf course. FAQs - How to Order | Charles B. DeBellevue was a Weapons Systems Officer (WSO) flying F-4 Phantoms during the Vietnam War. It is located in East-Central Thailand, near the city of Ubon Ratchathani, in the Ubon Ratchathani Province. He was a big man and we use to help him strap in the F4s I got sick and returned to states. 36; Ubon AB runway No. Do you know about the Facebook page we have? Michael E Courtney Nov 69. Thanks for your response. Love the Flt line photos. A Thai Govt crane picked us up in the AM and dropped us off at night. I WAS ONLY STATIONED IN UBON 6 MONTHS IN 1972, BUT I MET THE LADY I HAVE BEEN MARRIED TO FOR 39 YEARS. I wonder if there is Vietnam vets still living in Ubon Ratchatani ? It is approximately 488 km northeast of Bangkok. KP is what I was called. Remember the good ole days of Thai Boxing at the NCO Club and waiting for my Crew while taking a break laying on Fat Albert as it hung on a wing pylon and to be delivered with kisses some where in the region.. We must know each other. We had a phone in the shack, we called whoever, they said, stay low, turn out the light, its code red, we know you are out there. U.S. Air Force Veterans who served on Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) bases at U-Tapao, Ubon, Nakhon Phanom, Udorn, Takhli, Korat, and Don Muang, near or on the air base perimeter anytime between February 28, 1961 and . Got other names on the tip of my tongue but they stop there. Ubon Air Base Photos 1967-72 | Thailand pictures, Welcome home soldier, Thailand photos Explore Travel Travel Destinations Asia Destinations From us-mil-thai.tripod.com Ubon Air Base Photos 1967-72 Ubon AB, Thailand - Google Search G Gail Jay 352 followers More information Ubon AB, Thailand - Google Search Welcome Home Soldier Thailand Pictures It was at night and when the shots and explosions were going off I jumped down from the cockpit of an F4 parked outside the revetments and hunckerd down under the left wing. 1972. Under Thailand's "gentleman's agreement" with the United States, RTAF base used by the USAF were commanded by Thai officers. No. Currently fighting the VA over AO exposure. The crew consists of 18 member team. Thank you for the memories he enjoyed looking at your site. Before he passed he was financially exploited (long story). The USAF Office of Special Investigations had earlier received a report that 12 Vietnamese expatriates had recently returned from North Vietnam where they had received sapper training. [15]:115, On 5 December 1969 the first AC-130 Surprise Package aircraft equipped with improved night-vision equipment and a Bofors 40 mm gun joined the 16th SOS at Ubon and began operation on 12 December. ), Good site; great memories. Never got used to the taste of Water Buffalo beef or whatever that was they fed us at the mess hall. Japan and their photo lab arrived at Don Muang. My name is Willie Robinson I was in the 601 photo flight form 68-69. The aircraft were deployed across the Pacific Ocean, 26-28 May, with flights to . Thailand Ubon Air Base (2) Thakhet Laos (1) The Balkans Europe (1) The Hague Netherlands (1) I was there 1/69-1/70 and worked the flt line. Sign your full name as recorded by USAF. License Agreement | The attacked lasted less than 5 minutes but a fair amount of mortars came in. Thank You Virgil, I have found and recently joined the Ubon site as well. We lived in a 2 story cinder block barracks which were originally open bay. Yellow alert, orange alert, red alert. Major Mack speaks about the 552nd Airborne Early Warning Control Wing, at Ubon Air Base in Thailand. I was there in 73 74 on the F4s as Egress. I am . My flight to Thailand also stopped in Viet Nam at Bien Hoa but they deny that also. There was another attack that no one has mentioned, I remember one night that there as a lot of small arms fire and several aircraft were damaged. Do you remember Mike Benka? Ubon RTAFB is the home of Wing 21 of the RTAF 2nd Air Division. my website, posted about 12 years ago, is dedicated to our group, circa mid 1968 to mid 1969. The RTAF 231 Squadron "Hunter" is assigned to Udorn, equipped with the Dassault/Dornier Alpha Jet -A. John you arrived-1/70 the same time I left. On 23 April 1966, the 8th TFW scored its first MiG kills of the Vietnam War, shooting down two MiG-17 fighters. THe first of several attacks on Ubon took place about 30 days after I returned to the states. Brent served at Ubon RTAFB as bomb loader/weapons mechanic sometime between 1970-72. He had been reading through my various posts about Ubon Ratchathani at around the time of the Vietnam war (you can find all these posts grouped together here) and decided to make contact. On March 29, 1973, the command transferred to Nakhon Phanom Royal Thai Air Base, Thailand, and accepted dual responsibility as the US Support Activities Group and 7 AF. EC-121 tail with Air Defense Command insignia. I have 4 of the top disease associated with Agent Orange, Parkinsons Disease, Perperipheal Neuropathy,Ischemic Heart Disease and Type II Diabetes , mild to medium dementia and Horners Disease( none of this runs in my family. Visitors can view aircraft and exhibits that convey the U.S. Air Force's involvement in the war. Photo donated by Sammy Harbin The United States Air Force deployed combat aircraft to Thailand from 1961 to 1975 during the Vietnam War. If anyone (Australian or American) is able to share their experiences and maybe help me with some military knowledge, Id love for you to reach out to me alexandrapbunton@gmail.com. [exaggeration] Additional Details No camera details . I was on the top floor of the Ubon hotel recently for a cold one while the sun went down. Well my friend i was next door building the paveway bombs. The PTSD got to him in the end though. There is a Ubon group page on face book that you need to join. Or ask where is the safety pin for the centerline rack. Buy photos from select Flickr photographers here. Craig "Mitch" Mitchell. 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