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History of 35th FMS phan rang Rvn

The 35th Field Maintenance Squadron (35th FMS) was a United States Air Force unit assigned to Phan Rang Air Base in the Republic of Vietnam during the Vietnam War. Activated at Phan Rang in the late 1960s, the 35th FMS provided essential aircraft maintenance and support services for the 35th Tactical Fighter Wing’s F-100 Super Sabres and other assigned aircraft. The squadron’s skilled personnel ensured high sortie rates and aircraft readiness under challenging combat conditions, directly contributing to air operations against North Vietnamese and Viet Cong forces. The 35th FMS remained at Phan Rang until the base’s turnover to the South Vietnamese Air Force in 1971, when the unit was inactivated or reassigned as part of the U.S. withdrawal from Vietnam.

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  • Origin: The 35th Field Maintenance Squadron (35th FMS) was part of the 35th Tactical Fighter Wing, stationed at Phan Rang Air Base, Republic of Vietnam (RVN) during the Vietnam War.
  • Mission: The 35th FMS was responsible for the maintenance and repair of aircraft, primarily supporting F-100 Super Sabres and other tactical aircraft at Phan Rang.
  • Key Role: The squadron played a vital role in ensuring high aircraft sortie rates, often working around the clock to keep planes mission-ready for combat sorties.
  • Aircraft Supported: Besides the F-100, the unit provided maintenance for other aircraft such as the B-57 Canberra, C-123 Provider, and A-37 Dragonfly.
  • Challenges: Technicians often worked under difficult conditions, including extreme heat, monsoon rains, and the constant threat of enemy rocket and mortar attacks.
  • Rocket Attacks: Phan Rang Air Base was subjected to frequent enemy rocket attacks. The 35th FMS personnel were known for their quick response in repairing bomb-damaged aircraft and equipment.
  • Decorations: Members of the 35th FMS earned multiple unit citations and commendations for their exceptional performance and dedication under combat conditions.
  • Special Projects: The squadron was instrumental in rapid engine changes and innovative field repairs, often improvising with limited resources to keep aircraft flying.
  • Human Stories: Many veterans recall camaraderie, shared hardships, and the pride of keeping jets airborne despite overwhelming odds, forging lifelong bonds among unit members.
  • Legacy: After the U.S. withdrawal from Vietnam, the 35th FMS’s legacy continued as part of the proud heritage of the 35th Fighter Wing, now based at Misawa Air Base, Japan.

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