All Royal Lao Air Force T-28 pilots took the radio call sign Chao Pha Kao or CPK, which literally translates to mean "Lord White Buddha", a reference to a mystical sect of monks who wore white rather than the traditional saffron or brown robes.
Nok Ka Tenh was the callsign for the FACs pilots usually flying slower scouting planes like the Cessna O-1 or L-19, to attract the enemy as to give away their position.
The following is a list of the many pilots who fought and served their country during the Secret War in Laos that took place between 1960-1975. If you have any information to share or would like to add to the list please email us @ rlafproject@gmail.com
Dedicated to all the pilots who wore the wings of the RLAF.
RLAF Pilot Roster
This is in no way a complete roster. If you or anyone you know would like to be added, please contact us
Col. Concy Phimphavong (1934-2006)
3rd Tactical Fighter Bomber Wing Commander LS-39 (1971-1975)
Region: MR-III
Base: L-39
Aircraft: UH-34
Callsign: Chaophakao White
Kham Phiou Manivanh
Region: MR-II
Base: LS20A
Aircraft: T-28, C/AC-47, C-123K
Callsign: Chaophakao Red & Spooky 13
1st Lt. Sinouane Khamvongsa
Region: MR-V/ MR-I/ MR-III
Base: L08/ L54/ L39
Aircraft: O-1/ T-28/ T38
Callsign: Chaophakao Son / Mustang Black
Lt. Khampane (19xx-1975)
Region:
Base:
Aircraft: T-28
Callsign: Chaophakao
Lt. Deune
Region: MRIII/ MRII
Base: L-39/ LS-20A
Aircraft: T-28
Callsign: Chaophakao
Sisouk Phrasavath
Region: MR-III
Base: L-39
Aircraft:T-28
Callsign: Chaophakao
Lt. Bounthiem
Region:
Base:
Aircraft:
Callsign:
Lt. Sodarath
Region: MR_III
Base: L-39
Aircraft: T-28/ O-1
Callsign: Chaophakao / Nok Ka Tenh 301
Maj. Vang Sue. KIA Oct. 18, 1972.
Region: MRII
Base: LS-20A
Aircraft: T-28
Callsign: Chaophakao
Khammouang Vilayphone, aka Hollywood
Region:
Base: LS-
Aircraft: T-28
Callsign: Chaophakao
Bounteum Molaikham
Region:
Base: LS-
Aircraft: T-28
Callsign: Chaophakao
Somnuk Souphanpriaxa aka (Nuckie).
Region:
Base: LS-
Aircraft: T-28
Callsign: Chaophakao
Lt. Col. Lee Lue (19xx - 1969)
Region: MR-II
Base: LS-20A
Aircraft: T-28
Callsign: Chaophakao
Lt. Phoubane Phommasen
Region: MR-III
Base: L-39
Aircraft: T-28
Callsign: Chaophakao - Nok Ka Tenh 302
Lt. Yang Bee
Region: MR-III
Base: LS-20A
Aircraft: T-28
Callsign: Chaophakao
Lt. Bouathong Kongkindavong and Sgt Nikhom
Region: MR-III
Base: L-39
Aircraft: T-28
Callsign: Chaophakao
Pradith Phonasa
Region: MR-III
Base: L-39
Aircraft: T-28
Callsign: Chaophakao
Lamphanh Vongkosy
Region: MR-II
Base: LS-20A
Aircraft: T-28
Callsign: Chaophakao
Lt Amphavanh
Region: MRII
Base: LS-20A
Aircraft: T-28
Callsign: Chaophakao
John Boun Chanh Sayavong
Region: MR-II
Base: LS20A
Aircraft: T-28
Callsign: Chaophakao
Sayfa Thongsavanh
Region:
Base:
Aircraft:
Callsign:
Lt. Sevanh
Region:
Base:
Aircraft:
Callsign: Chaophakao