Korat 6234th Tactical Fighter Wing in OD Green

In April 1965, the 6234th Air Base Squadron was organized at Korat as a permanent unit under the 2d Air Division to support the TDY fighter units and their operations.[5]: 147  This squadron was in existence until the end of April when it was discontinued and the 6234th Combat Support Group, the 6234th Support Squadron, and the 6234th Material Squadron were designated and organized as a result of a 3 May 1965 Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) special order.[3] The 6234th Tactical Fighter Wing (Provisional) was activated in April 1965 as part of the 2d AD with Colonel William D. Ritchie, Jr. as commander. The wing had responsibility for all air force units in Thailand until permanent wings were established at other bases.[3] Known deployed squadrons to Korat attached to the 6234th TFW were: 67th Tactical Fighter Squadron (F-105D) February–December 1965[3][9] 12th Tactical Fighter Squadron (F-105D) February–August 1965[3][10] 357th Tactical Fighter Squadron (F-105D) 12 June-8 November 196