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Description
| Notes: LOW-WING utility aircraft with reversing propellers and retractable tricycle landing gear. For command/control and utility missions in combat zones (2 CREW, 10 PASSENGERS) . | ||
| Manufacturer: | Beechcraft | |
| Base model: | U-21 | |
| Designation: | U-21 | |
| Version: | A | |
| Nickname: | Ute | |
| Designation System: | U.S. Air Force | |
| Designation Period: | 1952-Present | |
| Basic role: | Utility | |
Specifications
| Not Yet Available |
Known serial numbers
Recent comments by our visitors
| Tom Bogle West Jordan, UT | I was assigned to Command Aircraft Company in Long Thanh December 70 to December 71. The aircraft I was assigned to were 66-18025 and 67-18049.
One interesting note was the VIP packages were in 18048, 18049, 18050, and 18051. These were the only four aircraft in the company that were equipped with air conditioners,(non that worked)a small ice box, and a coffee urn. There were two facing seats with a small folding table between them on the starboard side and a nice cushioned bench on the port side. We often used one of the VIP ships for MACV standby each day for General Abrams, but to my knowledge only flew with his aides occasionally with the standby aircraft. When the CAC aircraft were repainted in Thailand in 1971 a crew chief was sent with the aircraft to work on replacing interior panels and changing out the seats with newly upholstered seats and benches. They also helped the prep work as well. They really looked good when we brought them back. During the summer of 71 several aircraft were sent to Saigon on TDY while the revetments were replaced at Long Thanh. I was part of the group that was on temporary assignment there. We worked hard and had a good time as well. We ate at the Air Force mess while we were there. SSG Waters and his crew there had it made. 03/19/2016 @ 18:10 [ref: 69528] |
| Danny Bowen Virginia Beach, VA | I flew the Ute in early 1971 in the CAC. Transferred from the 93 SAC where I flew the YO-3A until the unit stood down in late 70. I'll never forget what Jack Sprague told me the day he checked me out. As we rolled onto the active runway for takeoff, he would always say, "I dare one of you son of a bitches to quit". Through my entire career as an airline pilot, those words always resonated with me. I ran into Col. Banes one day many years ago. He was flying a jet commander. Also have run into Larry Pederson. My Longtrip days were 45 years and about 30,000 flying hours ago. Seems like yesterday. 03/10/2016 @ 02:18 [ref: 69510] |
| Richard C Davis Mocksville, NC | My first contact with the U-21A was when I was assigned to the 12th Aviation Company, FT Wainwright, Alaska; Jan 1968 to July, 1969.
The Company had 2 assigned aircraft and Ft Richardson, Alaska had 3 aircraft. All new aircraft. Serial numbers 67-18080 thru 67-18084. I was assigned to the Command Aircraft Company, Long Thanh, Vietnam; February 1971 thru December, 1971. 01/11/2016 @ 15:14 [ref: 69403] |
| Lynn Hayes Sierra Vista, AZ | I was assigned to the 70th Aviation flying the U-21in May 1972. The unit was located on the military side of Don Muang Intl.Air Port. The maintenance hangers were formerly used by the Japanese Air Force during WW11. However the building collapsed after a severe wind storm in 1973. The 70th was subsequently moved to the MAPLAO (Military assistance Program Laos)hangar just 200 meters North of our destroyed hangar. Our primary mission was supporting the US advisors in Thailand under the command of USSUBTHAI. In 1973 military government was thrown out of power and a very liberal College Professor took control. This change had a big impact on the 70th. mission. 1st. Air America due to its CIA Connection was forced to shut down and leave Thailand and many of their missions went to the 70th. and expanding our areas of operation to Cambodia,Laos and Vietnam as well as original Thailand support. At this point the air crews were directed to fly in civilian clothes. 11/27/2015 @ 08:20 [ref: 69327] |
| Lynn Hayes Sierra Vista, AZ | I was assigned to the 70th Aviation flying the U-21in May 1972. The unit was located on the military side of Don Muang Intl.Air Port. The maintenance hangers were formerly used by the Japanese Air Force during WW11. However the building collapsed after a severe wind storm in 1973. The 70th was subsequently moved to the MAPLAO (Military assistance Program Laos)hangar just 200 meters North of our destroyed hangar. Our primary mission was supporting the US advisors in Thailand under the command of USSUBTHAI. In 1973 military government was thrown out of power and a very liberal College Professor took control. This change had a big impact on the 70th. mission. 1st. Air America due to its CIA Connection was forced to shut down and leave Thailand and many of their missions went to the 70th. and expanding our areas of operation to Cambodia,Laos and Vietnam as well as original Thailand support. At this point the air crews were directed to fly in civilian clothes. 11/27/2015 @ 08:19 [ref: 69326] |
| Mike Bushey Glasgow, KY | That was the 70th aviation detachment at don muong airport. I knew those pilots. I was with that unit at that time, man that brings back memories. 06/22/2015 @ 08:22 [ref: 69139] |
| Mike Bushey Glasgow, KY | That was the 70th aviation detachment at don muong airport. I knew those pilots. I was with that unit at that time, man that brings back memories. 06/22/2015 @ 08:22 [ref: 69138] |
| Robert Koll, Cpt Shreveport, LA | Flew U-21s at CAC, Long Thanh North, Oct.'70- Oct. '71 01/09/2015 @ 12:55 [ref: 68877] |
| Kevin Bell , WA | I was a crewchief on 67-18094 in Korea at k-16 from 73-75 at the 55th aviation company. Then I was also at Teagu for a month or so at the Air Force based crewing a U-21 for Recon on the DMZ before I was transferred to Ft.Belvoir Va. I was then sent with two pilots CW4's back to Korea to fly my old plane which had been re-allocated to ft.belvoir..we flew thru 20 countries on our 30+ day flight it was wonderful.then I got one more cool time when we flew it to San Marcos tx. to have the interior retrofitted and a new paint job..it was a great time for me in the U.S.Army..plus I was the only crewchief to get Run up orders so I was qualified to taxi the aircraft , do run up pre-flight checks etc..for an e-5 that was great!. I miss all my friends from the 55th aviation company!.. 03/21/2014 @ 08:58 [ref: 68430] |
| carlos Valdez san Antonio, TX | Was assigned to the 146th Army Security Agency Aviation Company from 1975-77 out of Taegu Air Base. We had about 6 U-21s that came out of RR units from Vietnam. Flew in several. Primary missions was to ease drop along the Korean DMZ.
CarlosV. 03/06/2014 @ 08:05 [ref: 68404] |
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