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.
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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.
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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