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After this unsuccessful coup, General Thao Ma transferred his headquarters from Savannakhet to Luang Prabang.
He was slated to be demoted into a newly created desk job in Vientiane.
He flew combat missions from Luang Prabang until 22 October 1966, when he once again attempted a coup.
He launched a flight of eight T-28s on a raid against the home of several opposing Royalist generals in Vientiane, as well as the General Staff headquarters and two munitions depots.
Although 36 people were killed by the air strikes, the coup was unsuccessful.
The American ambassador intervened to halt the coup.
Thao Ma and ten of his pilots flew their T-28s into exile in Thailand.
Several dozen RLAF technicians also absconded on a C-47.
With Thao Ma's departure, General Sourith ascended to command of the entire RLAF.
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