Monday 12/30/2002 9:30:04pm
Name: Richard Lee Curry
E-Mail: leecurry3921(a)hotmail.com
B/W yrs: Oct, 1961 to Oct. 1964
Rank: A2 class
Now located: Pataskala, Ohio
Message: I was a Firefighter
Monday 12/30/2002 5:24:24pm
Name: Harold(Harry) Etheridge
E-Mail: hal.etheridge(a)robins.af.mil
B/W yrs: 1968-1971
Rank: E-5 Staff Sgt.
Now located: Macon, Georgia
Message: Looking for any 462X0's Weapons Mechanics/Bomb Loaders.
Sunday 12/29/2002 7:42:05pm
Name: Steve (skit) Krull
E-Mail: skrull(a)adelphia.com
B/W yrs: 1968-1972
Rank: S/Sgt
Now located: Jensen Beach, Florida
Message: Served at Woodbridge in 381'st MMS as weapons mechanic. Didn't realize
at the time how much of a positive experience this time had on my life. I was
shocked to hear the bases are no more. Seeing the pictures are a strange experience
since my memories seem to be different from reality. Thanks for a wonderful
website.
Sunday 12/29/2002 2:33:36am
Name: Chuck Clark
E-Mail: bugblitzer(a)aol.com
B/W yrs: 1965-68
Rank: A1C
Now located: Macon GA
Message: some great memories from a long time ago.
Thursday 12/12/2002 8:09:16pm
Name: Oliver, George P
E-Mail: geo.oliver(a)btinternet.com
B/W yrs: Bentwaters 58-62, 64-67 and 78-93
Rank: AB, SRA, SMSgt
Now located: Felixstowe, Suffolk England
Message: Would like to hear from anyone who remembers me during any of these
periods. Especially, Col Ross (JR), Chief Taylor (JAH), or any of the members
of the 81 SUP/341.
Saturday 11/30/2002 1:32:54am
Name: John P. Kelley
E-Mail: jpkelley(a)intercom.net
B/W yrs: 1960-1963
Rank: A2C Served in both the 81st A&E and the 81st Transportation Sq.
Now located: Maryland
Message: The best time of my life was spent on these two bases. I only wish
that I could return to see them again. Oh for some of those fish and chips
again. If anyone remembers me please get in touch and if anyone knows a Basil
Lamb, Stanley Scott or a SSGT Bridges that was in the 81st Transportation Sq.
please get in touch with me.
Wednesday 11/27/2002 5:10:46pm
Name: Tom Harrison
E-Mail: JTCMRE(a)AOL.COM
B/W yrs: Bentwaters April 1960--April 1963
Rank: A/1c
Now located: Warwick R.I. 02888
Message: Eng.Mech (a) Bentwaters.Loved TDY at Wheeles AFB in Libya Looking for
old "buddies" from the early 60s.
Monday 11/25/2002 11:32:00pm
Name: Denny Sharon
E-Mail: DennyS35(a)aol.com
B/W yrs: 1962-1965
Rank: Capt. then, Colonel Ret.
Now located: Fredericksburg,VA and Lady Lake, FL
Friday 11/22/2002 10:33:27pm
Name: Freddy Rodriguez
E-Mail: rrodriguez(a)adrus.com
B/W yrs: 1967-1972
Rank:
Now located: Texas
Message: interested in hearing from old friends, worked in Supply at Bentwaters
Friday 11/22/2002 8:49:57pm
Name: Harold W. Spaugh
E-Mail: hspaugh(a)tarrantcounty.com
B/W yrs: 1966 - 1970
Rank: Then SSgt, Retired SMSgt 1988
Now located: Fort Worth, Texas
Message: Absolutely the best 4 years of my life. Worked 81TFW/Maintenance
Administration for Col Amundson, MSgt John Owens, TSgt Jim Pokriefka, SSgt
Don Langley (Deceased)
Friday 11/22/2002 6:31:40pm
Name: Norman E. Clark
E-Mail: sunbird170ss(a)earthlink.net
B/W yrs: 1968-1972, 1987-1991
Rank: MSGT
Now located: Niceville, Florida
Friday 11/22/2002 2:33:35pm
Name: Thomas Deckard
E-Mail: tom.deckard(a)verizon.net
B/W yrs: 67-69
Rank: Sgt
Now located: Germantown, MD
Message: Personal and Survival Equipment Specialist..F4C's - 81st TFS - Great
tour of duty..beautiful country and wonderful people...sorry to see the condition
of the twin bases today...GREAT JOB LINN
Thursday 11/21/2002 11:52:13pm
Name: Steve Krulin
E-Mail: webmaster(a)tropic-lawyer.com
B/W yrs: 1961 - 1964
Rank: A/3C, A/2C, A.... err A/B ;={
Now located: Miami Florida
Message: Linn you have outdone yourself with the website update. Thank you
for all that you do for us old GIs and thanks especially for your warm Suffolk
hospitality towards visiting Yanks.
We've been invited over to take part in next year's celebration of 60 years
of the GI presence in the United Kingdom. I hope we'll have the opportunity
to break bread together.
Monday 11/18/2002 4:00:25am
Name: Tom Gaither
E-Mail: gatoris(a)insightbb.com
B/W yrs: Woodbridge - Feb 1963 - Dec 1965
Rank: E4
Now located: 336 Elm Street Ludlow, KY USA 4101
Message: As I age, the more I realize how important those years, those people
and that place were to the development of what is and has been a very good
life.
Tuesday 11/12/2002 2:57:08am
Name: David L Moore "country"
E-Mail: moor7887(a)bellsouth.net
B/W yrs: 1964-1967
Rank: e4
Now located: 8840 gullatt rd palmetto ga.30268
Message: I was in the fire dept at both bases during those years, I would
like to hear from anyone who remembers me from those great years that I spent
in England, my nickname was country.
I worked for eastern airlines from 1967 till 1989,t ruck driver for
various companies from 1989 until 2000, Northwest airlines 2000 until I was
laid off Oct 2002.
Friday 11/01/2002 4:59:07am
Name: Ralph Jones
E-Mail: rbj327(a)webtv.net
B/W yrs: 1966-1968
Rank: Sgt Transportation Sqd. Now located: Auburn Georgia
Message: Wife, Barbara was Miss Transportation in 1967. Worked for Dale Draper
and Bob Ranney.
If you know me email me.
Friday 10/25/2002 6:10:24pm
Name: George Waller
E-Mail: georgewaller(a)lineone.net
Message: Have lived in Woodbridge area since the late 60's... was very unhappy
to see the base close down in 93... we lost a wonderful community and our very
own piece of America. Suppose there is no chance they could re-open the place?!
Thursday 10/24/2002 9:36:17pm
Name: Richard Hamilton (TINY)
E-Mail: Shiva69(a)msn.com
B/W yrs: 1964 1967
Rank: A!C air police 81ST tfw
Now located: LAKE WORTH FLA
Message: where is every one
Tuesday 10/22/2002 1:16:11pm
Name: Mario Antidormi
E-Mail: mantido(a)attbi.com
B/W yrs: 1968-1970
Rank: SSGT
Now located: Boston
Message: We were the 79th TFS. I had so much fun there. We traveled to all
parts of Europe and Asia. Look up the 79th TFS.
Tuesday 10/22/2002 1:07:33am
Name: Mike Paris
E-Mail: me.paris(a)verizon.net
B/W yrs: Woodbridge May 61-April 65
Rank: A/2c
Now located: Baltimore, Maryland
Message: The very best four years of my life spent at Woodbridge. Hard work,
but lots of fun. Even enjoyed four trips to Wheelus. Wonder what it looks like
now?
Monday 10/21/2002 2:37:19pm
Name: Michael Carroll
E-Mail: mcarroll(a)bnl.gov
B/W yrs: RAF Woodbridge 1958 / 1961
Rank: Airman 2nd Class - Firefighter
Now located: Sayville , NY
Message: Great times, Played lots of Basketball & Football for the Base
durning that time. Was back in 97 to look the place over. Hope to go back to
England again after I retire.
Saturday 10/19/2002 11:39:56pm
Name: Gary Jackson
E-Mail: corvette98(a)earthlink.net
B/W yrs: 11/69 thru 11/73 (4yrs)
Rank: Arrived as a Sgt. and left as a SSgt.
Now located: Dallas, Tx.
Message: I was assigned to the 81TFS. My last four months I was assigned to
the 81 Police Sqd.
Sunday 10/13/2002 3:48:36pm
Name: Joseph Vialonga
E-Mail: joev(a)direcway.com
B/W yrs: 1961-64
Rank: a 3/c (got busted) Bentwaters AP, Security "C" Flt.
Now located: Cape Cod, MA
Message: Great site.
Friday 10/11/2002 5:52:40am
Name: FRANKIE BOHENSKY
E-Mail: bohensky4(at)verizon.net
B/W yrs: Late 60s
Now located: DUBOIS PA USA
Message: JUST A CIVVY, HAD THE TIME OF MY LIFE. NEVER STOPPED SMILING. IF YOU
WERE STATIONED THERE AND REMEMBER A SCOTTISH GIRL WHO GAVE YOU A RING [MY MOTHERS] THEN
STOOD YOU UP [SORRY] PLEASE GET IN TOUCH, YOU HAD AN IRISH NAME, DO YOU STILL
HAVE THAT RING, MY MAIDEN NAME WAS STRONG. I WOULD LOVE TO SEE THAT RING AGAIN, PLEASE.
IF ANYONE REMEMBERS A GUY TELLING THAT STORY I WOULD APPRECIATE HIS NAME SO
I CAN WRITE HIM. THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES GUYS THEY ARE KEEPERS.
Wednesday 10/02/2002 2:50:58am
Name: Eddie C. McAfee
E-Mail: eddiemcafee(a)aol.com
B/W yrs: 62-65 and 73-76
Rank: Left in 65 as an E-4 and left in 76 as an E-7.
Now located: East Ridge, TN
Message: Worked on "D" Flight Security at W/B under TSgt Wilfred W. Shively
from 62-65. In 73 and 74, worked as Security Flight Chief at W/B, 75 and 76
worked as Security Flight Chief at B/W and also worked in Reports and Analysis
under Maj. Reiling.
Tuesday 10/01/2002 11:08:00pm
Name: Darrell Cook
E-Mail: dmcook(a)mach3ww.com
B/W yrs: Woodbridge-1961-1965
Rank: A/1C Crew Chief on F-100
Now located: Iowa
Message: Looking for Crew Chief buddies that were at Woodbridge in the 79th
Squadron.
Monday 09/09/2002 4:42:03pm
Name: ALBERT SCHOESSOW
E-Mail: SCHOESSOW3(a)MSN.COM
B/W yrs: 59-62
Rank: A1C IN THE RADIO SHOP...SGT CLARK WAS MY NCOIC AT BENTWATERS..
Now located: SARASOTA, FL
Message: I COULDNT WAIT TO LEAVE THAT PLACE BUT I ALWAYS WANTED TO GO BACK
AND REALISED THAT I REALLY HADE A GOOD TIME AND HAD GREAT FREINDS..I'VE GOT
ALL MY OLD ORDERS SO I CAN LOOK UP ANYBODY ANYONE SAYS WAS THERE AT MY TIME...I
SAW THE YEARBOOK AND HARDLY RECOGNIZED THE FACES..ITS BEEN SO LONG AGO...I
KEEP IN TOUCH WITH JOHN REED....I THINK THAT THE F-101 WAS THE BEST LOOKING
AIRCRAFT IN THE INVENTORY AT THAT TIME...I LOVED WORKING ON IT AND SEEING IT
IN FLIGHT....LOVE TO HEAR FROM ANYONE..
Friday 09/06/2002 9:27:37pm
Name: Maureen Williams
E-Mail: mrnwllms(a)visuallink.com
B/W yrs: 1962-1966
Rank: My husband (now deceased), Robert Williams (Willy) or (Bob)was A1st class
in the 81st AP, canine section. I believe it was "C" flight and was good friends
with Ron SanGeorge, Jack Holtzerland (deceased)Irvin jackson, Roger Zarling,
John Yuhas, "Pee Wee" don't remember his name, and --Bent (don't remember his
first name). My name prior to marriage was Maureen Horsup. If anyone knows
me I would love to hear from you.
Now located: Winchester, Virginia
Message: Great site.Will visit often.
Wednesday 09/04/2002 1:31:03pm
Name: Richard O'Keefe
E-Mail: richok(a)execpc.com
B/W yrs: 07/1963 to 05/1964
Rank: A1C
Now located: Watertown, WI
Message: 2164th Comm Sqd, Radio Mtce Shop.
Wednesday 09/04/2002 3:59:43am
Name: Bill Bauerle
E-Mail: wmb128(at)hotmail.com
B/W yrs: Jan 61 to Jan 65
Rank: A2C 81st A&E Electronics Tech/ Automatic Flight Controls
Now located: New York City
Message: Another great sight..can't believe I havn't seen one name I recognize.
Looking for Neal (Jim) Estes..Jim had a 36 Jaguar that he re-built in the base
garage. Also looking for Larry Lawrence..Claude (Bob) Miller..Jerry Lynch..Billy
Moore (from Mobile Ala)..We all used to hang out in the barracks on weekends
just before paydays, drink the cheap beer from the BX, When we had money we
went to the Airmans Club..The Rendevous in Ipswitch..The Rainbow Pub..or down
to London..memories of..riding a BMW bike at night on the beach at Felixstowe..after
a few beers with the boys...seeing Dusty Springfield at the Airmans Club..Speakers
Corner at Hyde Park in London on Sunday mornings..Fish & Chips shop at
the bus depot in Ipswich..I eventually met and married a beautiful girl from
Cochester..this will be our 39th year together..and have two sons..and two
grandchildren..I am in touch with my old roomate and best man Jerry Tabor..we
found each other just a few months ago..and it was great..anyone out there
that remembers us or any of the guys mentioned above ...would love to hear
from you.
Friday 08/30/2002 9:11:01pm
Name: Alec Caudell
E-Mail: alcsrc(a)msn.com
B/W yrs: 1959-1963
Rank: Dependent, Father William C. Caudell ran Base Ops, took my first flying
lessons at the aero club at Woodbridge, we had a J-3, L-20 and two Piper Tripacers.
Now located: Oklahoma City.
Message: I went on to become a Boeing 727 Captain, all started there in Woodbridge.
Have been back only once.
Thursday 08/29/2002 4:14:33am
Name: James T [Preacher] Lindler
E-Mail: rijal(a)knology.net
B/W yrs: 1956 /1967and 1968
Rank: A2C 56 Tsgt 67/68
Now located: N.Charleston SC
Message: I was in 512th FISq in 56 lived in VP hollow. in 92 TFS phase insp.dock
chief in 67/68. retired in 1976 as Msgt.had some great times in 56 at Rainbow
Public house but it was gone in 67/68. would love to hear from anyone who might
remember me.
Wednesday 08/28/2002 4:17:43am
Name: Duane Hinkley
E-Mail: Brevco19(a)aol.com
B/W yrs: 66-68
Rank: E-4 while stationed there
Now located: Melbourne ,Florida
Message: Loved B/W and Woodbridge from day one.just hated leaving a lot of
good Buddies behind when I Got my orders.
Anyone that remembers me or just wants to talk about the good ole days and
times had at B/W and the great city of Ipswich. Had the honor of servicing
again at RAF Welford/ RAF Greenhan Common 72-74.
We have an RAF Welford Reunion every other year, 2001 Branson MO. and the one
for 2003 will be in the Boston Area..Anyone ever stationed at RAF Welford is
welcome to attend, if interested let me know and I will make sure the proper
person gets the info.
Tuesday 08/27/2002 1:10:35pm
Name: Thomas Leyland
E-Mail: LUFTYLDR(a)AOL.COM
B/W yrs: 1966-1969
Rank: from A1C to SSGT
Now located: Lindenhurst, New York
Message: Crew Chief 91st TFS assigned a/c 64-864. Lived in Saxmundham on High
Street. Wife Pat worked on base at Hubbards rental. Three wonderful years of
friends and memories.
Wednesday 08/21/2002 4:45:35pm
Name: Mary Merchant / nee Mary Dickerson
E-Mail: Maswich(a)aol.com
B/W yrs: 1959 - 1965
Now located: Florida
Message: From Ipswich, Suffolk.
Sunday 08/18/2002 0:52:24am
Name: Tom (Izzy) Beal
E-Mail: TBeal70906(a)aol.com
B/W yrs: 51-55, 56-60, 62-66
Rank:
Now located: Marion, Texas
Message: Was assigned to the Base Fire Department for all those wonderful
years. Married Ruth Gormer from Ipswich in 1952.
Retired in 1971 at Randolph AFB and worked there as a civilian till retirement
in 96.
Saturday 08/17/2002 9:34:53pm
Name: David A Azevedo, MSgt retired
E-Mail: drifter24535(a)earthlink.net
B/W yrs: 512th-56to57 / 81stFMS 66to69 (engine)
Rank: signed on before and got a couple of replys from people I knew. My computer
crashed and I lost all thier addresses. so if I didnt get to reply to your
email try again, hope to do better this time
Now located: snowbird, dont stay in one place to long.
Thursday 08/15/2002 4:34:16am
Name: William F Lambdin
E-Mail: cblambdi(a)bellsouth.net
B/W yrs: Woodbridge 1960-1963
Rank: A1C when I rotated back to states.
Now located: Maryville, Tn
Message: Best assignment I had while in service. Would love to hear from or
meet again all the people I was acquainted with from those wonderful years.
Get in touch with me by email if you like.
Tuesday 08/06/2002 6:57:56pm
Name: Larry Worden
E-Mail: lwordpa(a)netscape.net
B/W yrs: 1967 to 1970
Rank: SSGT
Now located: Lock Haven , Pa.
Message: I was in 2164th Comm. squadron on RAF Woodbridge. We had a radio
site on the flight line behind the control tower. I still have great memories
of the base and Ipswich town.
Sunday 08/04/2002 8:03:59pm
Name: Cedrick Bianchi
E-Mail: GrMtnMan41(a)AOL.com
B/W yrs: 63-65
Rank: 63-65was E-3 and E-4 Was Assigned to 81st SPS
Now located: Danielsville, Ga
Message: Retired from the AF in 81 Did two tours in Viet Nam. All I can remember
about RAFB was the nights sure were cold and the weather was damp.
Sunday 08/04/2002 0:01:04am
Name: Bruce W Badgrow
E-Mail: bbadgrow(a)ix.netcom.com
B/W yrs: 1965-1968
Rank: TSgt
Now located: Covina, California
Message: I worked at the PMEL at RAF Woodbridge. We lived at Felixstowe and
it was a very enjoyable 3 years.
Saturday 08/03/2002 4:55:48am
Name: Lindsay Garcia
E-Mail: skeptikal_one(a)yahoo.com
B/W yrs: 1964-1968
Rank: My dad was stationed at Bentwaters.
Now located: Los Angeles, California, USA
Message: It was fun to see the old photos. I went to Bentwaters Elem. School.
Still remember the long bus ride from Felixstowe everyday.
Friday 08/02/2002 4:24:36am
Name: paul reece
E-Mail: pmreece(a)comcast.net
B/W yrs: 01/67 11/69
Rank: SSGT
Now located: Michigan.
Tuesday 07/30/2002 2:49:21am
Name: Ray Ayers
E-Mail: stirboxo(a)aol.com
B/W yrs: 1965-1968
Rank: TSGT at Woodbridge Flight Commander D Flight for six months.
Msgt NCOIC LE Bentwaters last two years as First Sergeant Air Police.
Now located: Satellite Beach ,Fl.
Message: Left BW went to Minot ND, volunteered for VN to get out of Minot,went
to Tuy Hoa, saw Msgt Burt Hamner he was Flight Sgt of the night shift,retired
to California,anyone know his whereaboutsolease let me know, Retired from tje
AF 1970 and retired from civilian work five years ago. We go to England twice
a year, my wifes mother lives in Andover, been to Bentwaters a few times, sad
place to see, also see Allen Airey the Police Sgt from Wickham Mkt, also saw
Ken Cooke, he was living in Eyke at that time.
Monday 07/29/2002 6:50:01pm
Name: Bud Jackson
E-Mail: leiline(a)aol.com
B/W yrs: 64 to 68
Rank: Sgt
Now located: Merrimac Ma.
Message: Great time...worked at the Service Club and Armed Forces Radio & TV
station on base....would like to find a Moria Duncan who was English and was
director of service club...Great memories.
Thursday 07/25/2002 8:39:20pm
Name: Michael mule Williams
E-Mail: mulehome#(at)#sbcglobal.net
B/W yrs: 1966-1970 woodbridge
Rank: SSGT.
Now located: Nevada Missiouri
Message: Just looking for old friends as most I was a crew chief on F-100
these years were the best. Thanks to all
Saturday 07/20/2002 3:39:52pm
Name: Michael Besecker
E-Mail: MLBesecker(a)woh.rr.com
B/W yrs: Bentwaters 1967 to 1970
Rank: SGT./ Assigned to the 81st field maintenance squadron and worked in the
engine shop and flightline.
Now located: Troy, Ohio
Message: Many great times at the airman and NCO club. Going TDY to Wheelas
AFB and Incirlick AFB. Meeting alot of great people while stationed there.
Wednesday 07/17/2002 6:53:45pm
Name: Raymond V. Morgan
E-Mail: rvmorgan007(a)aol.com
B/W yrs: July 1966 to July 1969
Rank: MSgt, Chaplain Section (Ret)
Now located: Leawood, Kansas
Message: The person inquiring about Chaplain Kucharski. He died a few years
ago. Tried to e mail to your address but it was returned. Next: Visited the
old place more than a half dozen times since our departure. A good part of
our life.
Wednesday 07/17/2002 4:53:58am
Name: Larry Carmack
E-Mail:
B/W yrs: 57-61 Woodbridge base weather
Rank: A/3c-A/1c
Now located: Belleville IL(near Scott AFB)
Message: Had some great years in UK. Got married to a wonderful woman.
Was in Upper Heyford 75-78. In-laws lived in Tunstall. Spent lots of time at
Green Man.
Linn, as I told you before, you are doing a great job and service for us that
have fond memories of Suffolk and all of England.
Sunday 07/14/2002 8:37:25pm
Name: Ron Kendall
E-Mail: rkendall(a)buffalolodging.com
B/W yrs: 67,68
Rank: A1C
Now located: South of Boston
Message: I was a memeber of the 81st Security Police. Would certainly welcome
hearing from anyone who was also in the SP's at the time.
Friday 07/12/2002 7:09:23pm
Name: Ray D'Amato
E-Mail: ray.damato(a)fairfaxcounty.gov
B/W yrs: 1959 - 1963
Rank: Airman 1st. Class
Now located: Burke, Virginia
Message: Stationed at Anglia Control,
RAF Wattisham. Like to make contact with fellow airmen assigned to 1261st AACS
or later changed to 2161st Communications Squadron.
Wednesday 07/03/2002 9:27:24pm
Name: David a Azevedo
E-Mail: drifter24535(a)earthlink.net
B/W yrs: 56-57- W/512FIS & 66-69-W/81FMS
Rank: A/1c with the 512 FIS mid 56 to nov 57. T/Sgt with 81 FMS propulsion
branch April 66 to April 69
Now located: Gig Harbor, Washington
Message: nice site, seen lots of things I remembered.
Sunday 06/30/2002 4:59:57am
Name: Wezdenko, Raymond
E-Mail: Rwezdenko(a)aol.com
B/W yrs: 1969 to 1973
Rank: Tech/ sargent
Now located: Glendale, Arizona
Message: Lived in Aldburgh by the sea. Played a lot of racquet ball at the
old gym.
Assigned to the 81st avionics sqd.
Thursday 06/27/2002 2:34:36am
Name: JOHN L. PEGG ( LARRY )
E-Mail: l.pegg(a)worldnet.att.net
B/W yrs: WOODBRIDGE 1959 to JUNE 1962
Rank: STAFF/SGT
Now located: DesMOINES, IOWA USA
Message: I have nothing but very fond memories of my time spent at RAF WOODBRIDGE.
THANKS LINN for allowing me the opportunity to hook up with some old buddies
and remember the good times. JOHN L. ( LARRY) PEGG
Wednesday 06/26/2002 4:56:30am
Name: DEAN BIXLER
E-Mail: OLLIE6319(a)JUNO.COM
B/W yrs: 196I-63/76-92
Rank: m/sgt
Now located: Wash. State
Wednesday 06/19/2002 9:25:57pm
Name: TOMMY FULLER
E-Mail: TFULLER(a)MARTHTURNER.COM
B/W yrs: OCT 66-OCT 69
Rank: SSGT 381 MMS
Now located: DAYTON, TEXAS 77535
Message: HAD A GREAT TIME!!!!!!!!
Monday 06/17/2002 4:16:25pm
Name: Ian Travers
E-Mail: windychywy(a)sisna.com
B/W yrs: 63-66,68-73
Rank: MSgt.Avionics Technician in 81st A & E
Second tour a Quality Control Inspector
assigned to 81 TFW(MMEQ)
Now located: Cheyenne,Wyoming
Message: Without doubt the best assignments of my
AF career.Played Soccer for the base,Darts for the club,Season ticket holder
for Ipswich Town FC.I miss the place and the people.
Saturday 06/15/2002 2:13:16am
Name: Ed Mahoney
E-Mail: rara4111(a)aol.com
B/W yrs: 56-59 65-68
Rank: A2c 56-59 SSgt 65-68
Now located: Las Vegas NV
Message: In 1956 I was assigned as Crew chief F86D 512th FIS
1965 Worked ARR for 6 months the aircraft records. Married a lovely girl from
Snape and now live here in Vegas.
I miss England and the wonderful people that I came in contact with in my two
tours.Went back in 98 and it broke my heart to see the decay of Bentwaters.
The 512th FIS is having a reunion in Sept this year and have them every 2 years.Previous
members welcome .
Tuesday 06/04/2002 9:12:31pm
Name: Bob (Bobby) Burns
E-Mail: rmburnsjr(a)lycos.com
B/W yrs: 66-69
Rank: Dependent, Dad Was MSGT Robert Burns & wife Dib
Now located: Walhalla, SC
Message: Anyone please send me an email if you were there during the '66-'69
years. Those were really great times!
Thursday 05/30/2002 10:52:24pm
Name: Ron Kendall
E-Mail: rkendall(a)buffalolodgingassoc.com
B/W yrs: 68-69
Rank: Sgt in 81st SP Squadron. Worked for MSgt Coco.
Now located: Canton, MA
Message: I would love to hear from old friends at Bentwaters. Those were great
years.
Friday 05/24/2002 9:56:37pm
Name: Jim Walsh
E-Mail: jimthecanoeist(a)msn.com
B/W yrs: 1966-1970
Rank: TSgt, PMEL
Now located: Retired Peoria, AZ
Message: Welcome contact from old friends in England.
Tuesday 05/21/2002 9:16:54pm
Name: Ken Eister
E-Mail: wkeisterjr(a)aol.com
Years in Suffolk: 3 years... 1968 - 1971
Rank Sgt (E-4)
Now located: Maryland
Message: Great country and people!
Tuesday 05/21/2002 3:35:48pm
Name: Ken Cook
E-Mail keneyke(a)aol.com
Years at B/W 1965-1968 and 1972-1977
AF service info Retired in 1977 from Bentwaters (Security Police).Remained
in UK.
Now located: Live in Eyke village 1 mile from old base
Message: Have been visiting Linn's pages for a year or so now, as well as
the Tansey site and Ken Kern's SPS site. All very good.
Monday 05/20/2002 5:33:49pm
Name: John Downing
Homepage:
E-Mail: DOWNINGJO(a)CONED.COM
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