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People from the 1960s, messages left in 2001

Gary Jackson Military History:
I arrived Bentwaters 20 November 1969 and departed 21 October 1973.
See full entry on 1970s page.

John Amundson - I was a brat with my family stationed at Bentwaters from 1968-1971. Wonderful, wonderful time! Live here in Vegas now, and ran into a person who looked so familiar, but I couldn't place his face. Then it dawned on both of us as we started asking where we knew each other from - it was Frank Slaughter, who was another dependent stationed at Woodbridge from 69-72. So if anyone is looking for him, or me, we are here in Las Vegas, NV.
John Amundson

Tom Deckard - Bentwaters/Woodbrige 1967-1969.
I wish I could remember some of the names of my buddies. I guess its the age.
Anybody out there remember me?

RAYMOND WINN ramwin2(a)msn.com
Subject: Terry Friend - telfriend(a)aol.com
Hi Linn, thanks for forwarding Terry's message. Of course I remembered him and replied, and another tile in the mosaic of my ten very special years in England falls into place. When I was busily blathering about myself and the Tunetwisters on your site, I neglected to mention my father, CMSGT Raymond Winn was Wing Sgt Major of 81CSG around '66-'70 my mother taught at the elementary school at Woodbridge and my brother Rick worked at the AAfes Service Station at Woodbridge between semesters at Lakenheath High School, where he graduated in '69. I came to England to visit them after my tour in the Army was over & decided to stay. Rick joined the Air Force soon after he graduated, put in four years, got out, went to college, went back in with a commission and retired as a Major not too long ago. His oldest son was born at Bentwaters... so the whole Winn family has a bit of "Crooked Creek" in our veins.........and proud of it. Thanks again, Sincerely, Ray Winn.

Jim Knickle
I was with the 92nd TFS from 1966 - 1969 and would love to return and visit the area and also meet others stationed there whether or not I knew them or what units they served in.
How can I find more information about events or the best way to become involved in this great site. Jim Knickle 415 515-5757

Lisa Benton lisabenton(a)blueyonder.co.uk Bentwaters, Address: Kidderminster
I am searching for a William Griffin (Griffen?) who was based at RAF Bentwaters in the early 1960s. After he had served his time in the RAF he went back to the US to work for the US Mail.
Can anyone help me find him?

Henry E.Jackson wcjayjay(a)yahoo.com  Bentwaters, Woodbridge, 01/1963 thru 01/1967, E4, 81st,fms, engine shop and flight line
I would like to hear from anyone from the engine shop during my tour Jan 1963/ Jan 1967

Carole Robinson (Revett) Cazrevett(a)aol.com, Bentwaters, Woodbridge
Also: Crevett(a)Hotmail.com 07900588440
Looking for any one who remembers me The guys who I looked after at Palmeston Road: TOM HENLEY EUGENE MCGOLDRICK - JOHN MOOSEHAVEN - DON DIRKSING who was a photographer or any one at all who remembers me from the clubs

Brenda Dawson Green BDAWSONSLP(a)aol.com, 1966-1968, Bentwaters Dependent
Address Now: 450 Coggins Shore Road, Inman, SC 29349 - 864-592-1290
Searching for my high school roommate at Lakenheath High School, 1967-68, Sharon Lesley, or any of her family. I believe her father was in the 81st FMS at Bentwaters and they lived off base. He was an NCO. Sharon had at least one younger brother that my brother says we called I believe they were stationed in SC after rotating stateside in 1969. 

Joseph Spinelli 1968 - 1969 - 1970 Air police or mechanic on planes, officer in the 81st Bentwaters, Woodbridge
My name is Gilles Guy. I am looking for Joseph Spinelli, Bentwaters between 1968-1970.
Italian origin, probably from New York or New Jersey, Used to date a lady called Violet.
Thank you very much.

Dave Bishop - dave.bishop(a)worldnet.att.net, Looking for friends.
I am searching for anyone stationed at Bentwaters/Woodbridge who knew SSgt David W Bishop (Bish) and or his wife Vivian L Bishop. Stationed from 1961 -1965 They lived in Ipswich while stationed there.
Thank You Dayna Bishop

RESPONSE - A FRIEND OF DAVE BISHOP REMEMBERS, but...
Dayna Bishop looking for anyone who knew her father, SSgt David Bishop (Bish) in the early 60's. I knew him. I used the e-mail address supplied, dave.bishop(a)worldnet.att.net but this did not work. Any ideas would be appreciated on how to reach Dayna. Thank you. Dean Bixler. 81st Cameron 1960-63

Sylvia Knight Roebuck, Bentwaters, Woodbridge, Shepherds Grove, 1960-66 Dependant
Address Now: 314 Northwod Dr Philadelphia, MS 39350
I am looking for Steven Knight (or Stephen). He was born in late June of 1965 at Ipswich. 
Thank you. Sylvia Knight Roebuck.

Ray Winn ramwin2(a)msn.com, Bentwaters/Woodbridge, 1968-1978, Civilian, Member of the Tunetwisters. I was at Bentwaters/Woodbridge 1968-78 as a civilian. During this time I worked at the Dining Hall, Stars&Stripes bookstore briefly, and worked for AAFES from 1970-78. I was the first Manager of the Bentwaters Sound Center (through the Deli, Furniture Store, all the way in the back, tall guy with glasses, that's me). I also played lead guitar for several C&W bands. You might remember the "Tunetwisters" at the NCO Club and the Woodbridge All-Ranks Club. I've got many fond memories of those times. Cheers and all the best. Ray Winn.
The Tunetwisters were formed by Chuck Bailey, who was Bandleader, big daddy, organizer, mentor, leader, nursemaid, and chief Buttkicker to us all.
tunetwisters.jpg (257869 bytes)The other members were Chuck Conley, Chris Kallenback(sp.?), Duane Booth, Mel Tindle, Rick Welch, and me.  We occasionally were joined by Bob Haskell, Tony Smart, Ron Reed, and Pete Harvey as sidemen. [Linn B.: I am interested that there was no mention of Clyde Clevenger, who emailed me to say that he played in a band of that name]
We did make two LP's at Hillside Records in Ipswich around 1975. I wonder if you could find out if they are still in business? I tried searching on the 'net but didn't score. It was owned and operated by Richard and David Allison at Levington Road, IPS. They were a brand new studio and I think we were their first venture. It went well.
I stayed in touch with Chuck B. for a while after I returned to US but then lost contact. It would be great to hear from any of them. It's also nice to hear from someone in Woodbridge.

littlewolf49(a)yahoo.com Randy Erickson, Woodbridge 1968-1972 and 1987-1991, 381st Munitions Maint Sq - 78th tac ftr Sq Woodbridge USAF 68-72 Bentwaters 1987-91 81st EMS
Address Now: Phoenix Arizona
Trying to locate military buddies stationed at Woodbridge 78th Tac sq 69-72. Last I heard they were both in their home state somewhere in California. Kenneth McKee (Mac), Lloyd Gieg If your out there Mac or Lloyd or if anyone knows their whereabouts e-mail me.
Randy Erickson

wrnascar(a)aol.com, Bill (Rich) Richards, Woodbridge, Mar '62 - May '64, A1C, 81 A&E(CAMRON)
Address Now: Ormond Beach, FL
Looking for buddies stationed there during my tour.

Helen Mader - Daughter of Francis R (Bob) Mader, Bentwaters, 1958-1961, M/Sgt. PMS
Helen is trying to find out as much as possible about her father, and his untimely death. See the full enquiry on the 1950s page.

Walter Smith  mphs57-at-yahoo.co.uk 
Woodbridge and Bentwaters, Mar 62 - Mar  65, Hi Linn; Just tapped into your site, due to contact with a former USAF fireman John Smith (he's in New Jersey ) at BW approx 62-65  the same time I was with the 81st Air Police at both Woodbridge and Bentwaters Mar 62 - Mar 65. I'm also in contact with a Jon Oliver (Buffalo NY) also former Police same time as myself. Where am I? you ask... IPSWICH !! moved here in 1971. Cheers,
Walt

Sean J. Kelly, Bentwaters, 81st AP Sq, RAF Bentwaters
I am the son of Walter J. Kelly Jr. who served at this station in 1962, I believe according to his records.
He passed away in 1989 and I began looking into his military records since then, didn't know much about him in the AF.
Looking for anyone who new him or pictures of him during this time.
He took at trip with several others to a Catholic Pilgrimage in Rome on 12 November 1962.
I have a picture from that trip of my father and at least 3 other men. 
Any information, please contact me, Thank you.

l.pegg(a)worldnet.att.net, JOHN L PEGG (LARRY), Woodbridge, 1959 to 1962, S/SGT 78th TFS flight C and then unscheduled maint.
Address: 2637 CAPITOL AVE, Des MOINES, IOWA 50317
Looking for old buddies that served during my tour. Enjoying memories of a very wonderful time and experience (so much so, that I went back in 2002.)

Larry Tomaich, larrytomaich(a)yahoo.com, RAF Woodbridge, May 26,1962 thru May 25, 1965
Just to let everyone know that Larry "Tom" Tomaich has heard from John Rado.
Still searching for Carl Sorenson.

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