Tuesday 12/30/2003 7:37:13pm
Name Heather Ayres
E-Mail hayres07(a)hotmail.com
B/W years: 1986-1988
Rank and Job: Dependent
Now located Virginia Beach, VA
Message: My dad was the Deputy Base Commander, LTC Ayres - had 5 daughters, I was the tomboy. Skateboarding, playing soccer, basketball, baseball... would love to hear from anyone who remembers me or my sisters, Kim, Kelly, Shannon, or Stephanie... Bentwaters was one of my most favorite places to have been fortunate to live at.

Tuesday 12/30/2003 7:00:16pm
Name Grant and Vickie Ayres
E-Mail gaflog13(a)cox.net
B/W years: 1987-1989
Rank and Job: Lt Col/Deputy/Acting Base Commander
Now located Chesapeake, VA (USJFCOM J-9)
Message: Best assignment of career. Had to drag us off island to Air War College. Occasionally run across Bentwaters alumni (Bill Horne, now City Manager, Clearwater, FL and several old A-10 pilots in and around USJFCOM).

Friday 12/26/2003 1:52:11am
Name Brad Geist
E-Mail bgeist1(a)cox.net
B/W years: 1948-1988
Rank and Job: SSgt
Now located Del City, OK
Message: Worked in the ECM shop on both base and also work in QA. Played darts at the Queens Head Pub in Saxmundham. Wish I would have never left England.

Thursday 12/25/2003 2:23:07pm
Name Kerry McKee
E-Mail CodaChase1(a)Yahoo.com
B/W years: 1989-1991
Rank and Job: Tsgt, Crew Chief on A-10's at Bentwaters
Now located China Lake, California...USA!!!!
Message: I am looking for a "David Mueller", an A-10 technition who worked at Bentwaters.
Also, I have pictures I will post for everyone's viewing soon.

Wednesday 12/24/2003 10:37:44pm
Name Bill Wood
E-Mail Boater0559(a)aol.com
B/W years: 1981-1984
Rank and Job: Ssgt/CE
Now located Tampa, Florida
Message: I'm looking for Lori Sohn. Her dad was stationed there at the time. Have great memories of those 3 years.

Friday 12/19/2003 1:54:20am
Name Mrs. PHILLIP L. WEBSTER
E-Mail kbrokaw(a)marykay.com
B/W years: Dec. 1979 thru Dec. 1981
Rank and Job: 81st
Now located South of Springfield, Illinois
Message: Would enjoy finding Roger Plemons, who was stationed at DM in Tucson, then Bentwaters during these same years. He was originally from Washington, IL then last known address (10 years or so ago) was in Federal Way, Washington... but I believe out of the Air Force.
Does anyone know where Roger Plemons is today??

Wednesday 12/17/2003 9:41:12pm
Name Brett Cookston
E-Mail Mavebc(a)wmconnect.com
B/W years: 1980-1983
Rank and Job: E-3/ radio ops 2164th comm. sq.
Now located Atlanta, Ga.
Message: Looking for anyone that worked the HF radio shop at the 2164th bldg. during this time. Please e-mail.

Tuesday 12/16/2003 2:42:11am
Name Paul Brochis
E-Mail ginsu0224(a)aol.com
B/W years: 81 to 84
Rank and Job: A1C Crew Chief A-10
Now located ILL
Message: 92 AMU (RAT) Anybody heard from Ted Hannah from QA or SMsgt Neff, Say Hi.

Thursday 12/11/2003 4:51:28pm
Name Richard Harding
E-Mail richard.harding(a)ferc.gov
B/W years: 82-87
Rank and Job: MSgt - Postal Superintendent
Now located Virginia
Message: Actually I wasn't stationed at Bentwaters/Woodbridge; however, I did visit that area numerous times in the performance of my duties. As supertindent of UK postal operations, I was actually stationed at High Wycombe, but B/W was one of my favorite places for staff assistance visits. Thanks
Email me Updates: Yes

Saturday 11/29/2003 2:10:11am
Name James Bitter
E-Mail elecjb(a)aol.com
B/W years: 1981 to 1983
Rank and Job: a1c 81st sps c-flight
Now located Cincinnati, Ohio
Message: I'm looking for anyone who may remember me. Had some great times there. Will be going back to see how things have changed.

Friday 11/28/2003 5:05:31pm
Name Brian Cupp
E-Mail brcupp(a)sbcglobal.net
Message: I am looking for a Pilot who was stationed at RAF Woodbridge England. He was in charge of the 581st A-10 Ops. Squadron around 1980, he was a Ltc. at that time. He was married with a wife, son and a daughter and lived on base. I was involved in a car accident where I was a passenger on June 26 1980, where I was severely disabled. He was very instrumental in helping both me and my family spiritually. I need to locate him to let him know that I am O.K. I know that it has been a long time and it has been on my mind every day. PLEASE, help me in locating them, I need to converse with them to let my mind at ease. Thank you in advance. You can locate me at-brcupp(a)sbcglobal.net and 915-757-2112.

Wednesday 11/26/2003 4:53:35am
Name Gary Keefer (MSgt Ret.)
E-Mail keefer(a)esn.net
B/W years: Mar 88 - Apr 91
Rank and Job: SSgt, Sensors, MH-53 Spec Ops, Woody
Now located Goldsboro NC
Message: There are just some life experiences you can't put into words. The best years of my life.

Monday 11/24/2003 5:03:50pm
Name Mark and Scarlet Casey
E-Mail mscasey88(a)earthlink.net
B/W years: Nov 1988 to Nov 1992
Rank and Job: Ssgt 81st Transporation Sq
Now located Lincolnton, North Carolina
Message: It was a very good assignment for my wife and I. Would like to hear from any of those who knew us. My wife worked as a cashier at the NCO club.

Monday 11/24/2003 12:09:39am
Name Pat Hernandez
E-Mail pat(a)werigi.com
B/W years: 83-87
Rank and Job: jet engine mechanic
Now located
Message: I was at Bentwaters from 83-87 in the 511th as a jet engine mechanic. Spent my entire AF career at Bentwaters, what a great time!

Sunday 11/23/2003 2:37:49pm
Name Charles E (Cholly) Boykins
E-Mail cboykins(a)msn.com
B/W years: 1981-85 & 1986-90
Rank and Job:
Now located
Message: I was stationed there.

Sunday 11/16/2003 6:16:21am
Name Bill Wood (Woody)
E-Mail Boater0559(a)aol.com
B/W years: 81-84
Rank and Job: Ssgt,Barrier Maint, Civil Engineering
Now located Tampa, Fl
Message: I had a great time at Woodbridge/Bentwaters.Anybody know Lori Sohn?
I hung out with firefighters, heavy equip operaters, Roger, Bear.
Say Hi if you want.

Wednesday 11/12/2003 5:57:07pm
Name James M. Sisneros
E-Mail james.sisneros(a)peterson.af.mil
B/W years: Jan 1984 - Feb 1986
Rank and Job: Amn - A1C
Now located Peterson AFB, Colorado
Message: Worked in 2164th Comm Sq in the Comm Center. Looking for Henry Clark,Robert Powell and Silas Eubanks. Had a great time there for my first assignment. Played on the base tennis team and was usually on the tennis court across from gym. Played alot with Dan Dixon and Henry Clark. Would like to hear from anyone that was there at that time.

Wednesday 11/12/2003 5:21:24pm
Name Kimberly Williams
E-Mail kimberly.williams(a)patrick.af.mil
B/W years: Oct 1986 to June 1988
Rank and Job: Sgt/ Paralegal at 81 TFW/JA
Now located Patrick AFB, FL
Message: [no message left]

Monday 11/10/2003 8:33:33pm
Name JIM HOLCOMBE
E-Mail GPDSGT306(a)HOTMAIL.COM
B/W years: 1987-91
Rank and Job: SSGT SECURITY POLICE
Now located GREER SC
Message: THIS IS MY CORRECT E-MAIL ADDRESS

Saturday 11/08/2003 1:40:28am
Name Steve Campbell
E-Mail sargslc1(a)aol.com
B/W years: Ahlhorn 1979-81 Bentwaters 1981-84
Rank and Job: SFC /E-7 US Army; Ground Liaison NCO
Now located Montgomery, AL; Police Officer
Message: I thoroughly enjoyed my years at Bentwaters. It was a unique assignement for a "grunt". I met and married my ex-wife, Lori Bouen (A1C/81SPS) and our two wonderful children were born at the hospital in Ipswich. As a "GLO" I was fortunate to work with all of the assigned fighter squadrons and participated in many exercises and deployments to the FOL'S. Prior to being assigned to Bentwaters, I was part of the initial cadre at Ahlorn and have many found memories from there also. Retired from the Army in 1992 and have been a police officer in Montgomery Alabama ever since. Would love to hear from anybody that remembers me. Great site; keep up the good work.

Monday 11/03/2003 8:22:49pm
Name Tanya Seyersdahl (Hamby)
E-Mail drseyersdahl(a)aol.com
B/W years: 1986-1992
Rank and Job: Dependent
Now located Hill AFB,Utah
Message: My dad,Msgt Bruce Hamby, was stationed at RAF Woodbridge.He worked with the Intel on base. I have alot of fond memories of England. I spent my entire Elm. school there. My dad is now retired and is a college professor and a loan officer in Rapid City, SD.I am now a spouse of USAF SSgt. Anybody that knows me or my dad please contact my e-mail.

Friday 10/31/2003 4:19:14pm
Name Bob McConnell
E-Mail bobmcc43(a)earthlink.net
B/W years: 82-84
Rank and Job: AB-A1C Phase Docks 81CRS-81EMS, Engines
Now located Houston, Texas
Message: Had a great time.

Thursday 10/30/2003 3:15:05am
Name Pat Hernandez
E-Mail pat(a)werigi.com
B/W years: 1983 - 1987
Rank and Job: E4 Jet Engine Mech
Now located Southfield, MI
Message: I was in the 511th from 83 -87. Lived in Ipswitch for the entire time. Got out in 87, worked as A&P (aircraft) mechanic for next 9 years and returned to collage. Now I own an audio / visual company.
Would like to hear from anyone that knew me.
Pat

Sunday 10/26/2003 11:52:18pm
Name Jim Engel
E-Mail jengel451(a)comcast.net
B/W years: 1989-1992
Rank and Job: E-4 - Fab Branch (Corrosion puke)
Now located Seattle WA
Message: [No message left]

Tuesday 10/21/2003 10:09:33pm
Name Robert Scott
E-Mail tottscott(a)hotmail.com
B/W years: 1982-1986
Rank and Job: SSggt/TSgt...81 CRS/EMS Sheet Metal
Now located Eastport, Maine and Atlanta, Ga.
Message: Lots of memories come back. Staying at "Deben View" and eating and drinking at the "Wilford Bridge". Leo Stacks and Jim Powell ran the shop, then Shavers and Vick. Alex and Dick made metal talk and Ted got thrown over to Woodbridge. Good Lord, the baggage tanks we made. Mike Hawes hated "Yanks" and came thru and proved it every day at breaktime. Met up with Charlie Branstetter again at McGuire in the 90's. I thought he'd never leave the U.K.

I lived in Sax and chaperoned my daughters Brownie Troop to London every chance I got. I had a ball there and so did my family. Fish truck and video truck came by the house every week. Hangin' on Friday and Saturday nights with the rednecks throwing "sticks" and shots of tequilla.

I went manning assist to the 67th ARRS twice. Mike Howell ran a shop of misfits, me included. But we had a ball. Throwing darts with Hydraulics pukes. We fixed the odd C-130 and HH-53 sometimes, too.

I don't know how I remember these names. I do have a life. I saw Berens on this book. I remember Nick but can't get a picture in my head. Sorry Nick. Anyone else on this site besides us? My e-mail is posted.
Later,
Scotty

Sunday 10/19/2003 11:52:45pm
Name Scott Buice
E-Mail sbuice(a)hotmail.com
B/W years: 1981-84
Rank and Job: sgt 81st sps law enforcement
Now located loganville, ga Loganville PD
Message: Can't remember any names but Mark Beauchamp. If you were around the 81st SPS in those years drop me a line.

Saturday 10/11/2003 0:36:16am
Name Jennifer Kentzel
E-Mail tsmamma2000(a)yahoo.com
B/W years: 1989/2002
Rank and Job:
Now located Montana
Message: My sister did this and she got a response so I thought that I would give it a try. I would really love to hear from some of the people I hung out with since I was really awful at keeping in touch with everyone.

Thursday 10/09/2003 8:07:57pm
Name Dave Burton
E-Mail dave.burton(a)tiscali.co.uk
B/W years: Jun 85 - Jun 88
Rank and Job: Amn-SrA, 81st Trans Veh Maint
Now located RAF Croughton (Near Oxford)
Message: Bentwaters was my first and by far the best assignment I've had in my (almost) 19 years!! Not only did I "pick" (and marry) an English Rose, but both my kids were born here in the UK (On my 3rd and final military assignment in the UK) Believe I saw a post from "Uncle" Bob Reynolds and my last supervisor, (TSgt) Ron Case. We put a lot of long hours in the "old" VM building - I PCS'd right before they moved into the new one. A lot of LSN exercises, but we made all the hard work fun!! Summer night shifts were great, as we'd "skive-off" a little early if there was a good group at the club. Payday lunchtimes were spent in the Rod & Gun Club to see who could get the most pints down their neck in an hour. Think I held the record at 6 (slept it off under a forklift in the shop!!). Plan to visit the base again here very soon - I hear there's ways to "sneak in for a closer peek"!! :-) Would love to hear from any of the guys I worked with - Yanks, Brits, and Scottish!!

Thursday 10/09/2003 3:52:22am
Name John (Bear) Barolak
E-Mail beardad866(a)aol.com
B/W years: 1988-1992 (the end)
Rank and Job: Sgt/ Sheet Metal
Now located Travis AFB, CA
Message: My best tour in the Air Force. Loved working in Special Ops. Assigned to the 667 CAMS/SOMS sheet metal shop with guys like Matt Sanchez, Kevin Beal, Ken Biron, Greg Torres, Dennis "Aldo" Ingold, Rich Metz and the Weavers (Rocky and April). Miss all the poeple and the mission.

Saturday 10/04/2003 1:14:36am
Name Brian and Louise Watson (Denny)
E-Mail watsonlouise(a)hotmail.com
B/W years: 12/89 - 1/93
Rank and Job: Vehicle Opeator/Orderly Room
Now located Anchorage, Alaska
Message: Brian is now MSgt in vehicle maintenance. Louise was British civilian working Trans orderly room. We go back to England every few years.

Thursday 10/02/2003 6:02:05pm
Name Henry Blankenship
E-Mail tbltens(a)comcast.net
B/W years: July 89 thru May 92
Rank and Job: NCOIC of Disaster Preparedness at Bentwa
Now located
Message: I was the NCOIC of Disaster Preparedness at Bentwaters from July 89 thru May 92. I retired in 92 and am now living in Tacoma, WA. I have very fond memories of my last assignment and the many people that I taught Chem Warfare especially just before they deployed to Desert Storm.

Wednesday 10/01/2003 2:28:16pm
Name Terry Priddy
E-Mail priddytk(a)aol.com
B/W years: Feb 1980 til Sept 1993- closure
Rank and Job: Msgt Pro Super- Avenger 511th then 92nd
Now located Brandon Suffolk,nr RAF Lakenheath
Message: I've never been back to see the dreadful things that have happened to our HOME. I do have the greatest of memories from the 81st. SOOOO many TDYs with some meany great people. God speed and God bless all of you. One day Bentwaters may yet arise like the Phoenix.

Monday 09/29/2003 4:32:59am
Name Lucius Hopkins
E-Mail lou(a)pnetg.com
B/W years: March 81 to June 83
Rank and Job: SRA
Now located Dallas, TX
Message: I first worked in the engine shop, then to Phase Inspections, and finished up in Small components teardown. I worked in the NCO club as a bar assistant for about 6 months.

Sunday 09/28/2003 3:40:43pm
Name Bob Hale (Msgt Ret)
E-Mail bob.hale(a)suffolkonline.net
B/W years: 1980 1993 (Closure)
Rank and Job: Msgt - NCOIC Combat Plans and Mobility
Now located Framlingham, Suffolk, United Kingdom
Message: The years at Bentwaters working in the 92AMU and later on the DCM staff were some of the best. It's a shame to see the state of the flightline side now, but hopefully, the museum will keep the wing flying!!

Friday 09/19/2003 3:41:05pm
Name Steve Athanas
E-Mail knife59(a)earthlink.net
B/W years: Woodbridge '83-'85
Rank and Job: Lieutenant, HH-53 pilot
Now located Durham, NC
Message: Some of the best years of my life were spent at Woody. I didn't realize it then but who does? Looking for 67ARRS members to relive the fond memories.

Saturday 09/13/2003 1:57:39pm
Name David Hielckert
E-Mail Dkert1(a)aol.com
B/W years: 1982 - 1984
Rank and Job: A1C Jet Engine mechanic.509th AMB
Now located Ft.Worth Texas.Works for A/A AMT
Message: After all these years. I still talk about RAF Bentwaters. Like you, I feel that while at B/W were the best years I have ever had thus far. I met a lot of great people there.
There were 2 deployments that were the best. Norway and Jever.
Norway we had a huge FootBall game on
a dirt field. Jever we had wrestling matches and partied like there was no tomarrow.

Friday 09/12/2003 2:05:15am
Name Mark Ellison
E-Mail mark.w.ellison(a)boeing.com
B/W years: 1985-1989
Rank and Job: SSgt / Weapons Loader
Now located Oklahoma City, OK
Message: 78th AMU weapons flight at Woodbridge. Best tour I had in the AF was at Bentwaters/Woodbridge. Retired now and would like to hear from anyone who might remember me or my wife Debbie. We lived in Rendleshem housing and miss the local friends and the onion bread from Woodbridge town.

Sunday 09/07/2003 11:52:02am
Name Nigel Chadwick
E-Mail raznic(a)btinternet.com
B/W years: 1985-1989
Rank and Job: SSGT
Now located Live in Bury St. Edmunds, UK
Message: Great site. Thanks to Mr Barringer. Cripple Creek was so, so much more enjoyable than the Heath! (Lakenheath)

Thursday 09/04/2003 3:37:27pm
Name Ken Croisant
E-Mail kcroisant(a)fuse.net
B/W years: 1974-78 and 1982-89
Rank and Job: Major Aircraft Maintence
Now located West Chester, Ohio (near Cincinnati
Message: Enjoyed the tours. Married a local and have a son born in Ipswich. Many friends and family in the local area.

Wednesday 09/03/2003 9:16:30pm
Name Gary D. Joiner, MSgt, Ret.
E-Mail gdjoiner(a)aol.com
B/W years: 77-80 B/W & Woody; (F-4 & A-10)
Rank and Job: Amn - SrA, Aircraft Sheetmetal
Now located Macon, GA
Message: Too many memories and friends for one paragraph. Some of the very best years of my life, and a girl I let get away.
"Everyone should be 20, single, and stationed in England once in their life."
Thanks and God bless all.

Monday 09/01/2003 6:51:59pm
Name Frank Hannan
E-Mail F.Hannan(a)att.net
B/W years: Oct.88 to Dec. 90
Rank and Job: A1C weapons loader/92 AMU
Now located Philadelphia, Pa.
Message: I really enjoyed my time at Bentwaters and all of the wonderful people I met while stationed there. I would like to find some of my friends that were there at the same time. Please contact me at the above e-mail address.

Monday 09/01/2003 3:54:23am
Name Michael Vernon
E-Mail VRN485(a)AOL.COM
B/W years: 1988-1990
Rank and Job: AM-A1C Crew Chief 78TH AMU
Now located Indianapolis, IN
Message: Really would like to find some old friends I played football with on the base team. In particular, I am looking for Algie (Nick) Carter Jr. He worked in Supply on Bentwaters from about 1988-1991.

Monday 08/25/2003 7:51:52pm
Name Mark C. Wood
E-Mail Readwell01(a)aol.com
B/W years: Aug 85 thru July 88
Rank and Job: SSgt / TSgt
Now located Arizona, USA
Message: I spent 11 years in USAF. Loved my time at RAF Bentwaters/Woodbridge while working in AMMO. Lived in Eyke at Corby Steps and base housing in Felixstowe. Would like to hear from some old friends and meet some new.

Monday 08/25/2003 4:55:46am
Name Barry Carter
E-Mail bpcarter(a)att.net
B/W years: 1984-1986 , 1991-1993
Rank and Job: SRA / TSgt
Now located Panama City FL
Message: Did two tours at Bentwaters. Some really great memories. Worked in the 510th AMU from 84-86 and was a maintenance instructor with the FTD 920 on the second tour 91-93 when we shut the school down. This site is terrific. Thanks.

Sunday 08/24/2003 8:40:09am
Name Norman Faucette
E-Mail ne_faucette(a)yahoo.com
B/W years: 1978 to 1983
Rank and Job: A1C to SSgt, A-10A Crew Chief and Phase
Now located Houston, Texas
Message: Some of the best years of my life spent at BW. Arrived from MBAFB as part of A-10 Cadre, helped set up the 510 AMB. Have wondered how some of the people I knew there are doing now and where they are located: Lori Bouen (an SP), Jill Kaalos (CRS), Susan Ecklund (510th) Debra Stevenson (my ex-wife!) and others. Have been in contact with Tom (Spanky) Stroud, Danny Walsh, Erin Shelly, Bob Burt, and Steve Holloway.

Sunday 08/17/2003 6:06:56am
Name Mike Fabisch
E-Mail mfabisch(a)2ndlevel.net
B/W years: 1987-1993
Rank and Job: SSgt -- Supply and PME Instructor
Now located Minneapolis, MN USA
Message: Just looking to touch base with old friends.

Friday 08/15/2003 6:25:32pm
Name Paul (Dutch) Van Sickle
E-Mail pmvansickle(a)yahoo.com
B/W years: 1969-72 (Dep) and 1986-1989 (527AS)
Rank and Job: Captain, Aggressor Pilot F-16
Now located Miami
Message: [no message left]

Wednesday 08/13/2003 9:34:50pm
Name Rick Germann
E-Mail rg.mustang(a)gte.net
B/W years: 1979 - 1983
Rank and Job: SrA in 81 SPS Armorer with A Flight
Now located Long Beach Cali
Message: I got out of AF after 11 years but had the most fun in my youth during the 18 - 21 "formative" years at Bentwaters.

Thursday 07/24/2003 4:39:16am
Name Robert Gentry
E-Mail imgoinpostal(a)bellsouth.net
B/W years: 1986-1990
Rank and Job: sgt 81 crs
Now located Pensacola Fl
Message: [no message was left]

Monday 07/21/2003 9:59:35pm
Name Joseph Casalaspro
E-Mail crystaljoe(a)mybluelight.com
B/W years: Bentwaters, 1981-83
Rank and Job: A1C, WEAPONS LOADER
Now located NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA
Message: What a great first base! It's kind of sad to see the demolition pics on other sites. The TDYs were the best!! DET2 Leipheim was the best! Probably went there 12 times in 2 years! Sembach was a lot of fun too. Great memories and people. Hanging out at the pubs and going to Ipswich on my massive Suzuki 150!! haha. Would love to go back. I retired in 2000. Miss it.

Sunday 07/20/2003 8:52:29pm
Name John Williams
E-Mail element022(a)yahoo.com
B/W years: 1984 - 1990
Rank and Job: Sergeant MH-53J Pavelow III Mechanic
Now located Colorado USA
Message: I was filling out an application and needed addresses and phone numbers. Just happened to stumble on this site.

Friday 07/18/2003 5:02:25am
Name Gregg Smith
E-Mail grumpynhappy(a)srt.com
B/W years: 1989-1993
Rank and Job: Tsgt, Air Traffic Controller
Now located Retired Minot North Dakota
Message: Great site, those were the best AF years I had in my 20 in. We owned a home in Woodbridge and miss alot of what England had to offer.

Thursday 07/17/2003 5:18:39am
Name Chuck Shea
E-Mail cdshea(a)adelphia.net
B/W years: 1977-1980
Rank and Job: Sgt./Medic
Now located California
Message: Would like to say hi to anyone who worked with me at the Clinic, especially the ER.

Tuesday 07/15/2003 0:23:46am
Name Trisha Stenger
E-Mail skywagon(a)whidbey.com
B/W years: 1985-1987
Rank and Job: crew chief A/C 0981, Col Studers A/C
Now located WA
Message: Worked in the 511th AMU with some great folks! Had a chance to go back and see the base this month, wow what a great experience. So many great friends and memories.

Sunday 07/13/2003 2:37:39am
Name Mary Robinson (Mack)
E-Mail lumack2000(a)yahoo.com
B/W years: 1985-1989
Rank and Job: Sgt. Food Service Technician (Cook)
Now located Aiken, South Carolina
Message: I was a cook at Bentwaters, Flightline, and Woodbridge. I married a Brit, have a daughter who now lives in London. I have found Bob Reynolds and Maureen Zito. Now want to find Austin Gould, Sgt. Merrit, Mr. Thomas, Brian, Pam, and any other members of the dining facilities. I had a wonderful time there and am trying to get back there. I lived at the NCO Club almost everynight! Anyone who remembers me or any of the others please write!

Tuesday 07/08/2003 1:22:06pm
Name Mike Jenkins
E-Mail jenkinsmikefhp(a)yahoo.com
B/W years: 1980-1985
Rank and Job: TSgt - Munitions Maintenance (Ammo ! )
Now located Florida
Message: I dearly love those years at RAF Bentwaters & Woodbridge. The Brit's the USAF Personnel, the whole experience, what a great time it was. Many many wonderful memories. God Bless ya Linn for taking the time and effort to maintain the site.

Tuesday 07/01/2003 3:08:46am
Name Bob Morris
E-Mail warthog77(a)yahoo.com
B/W years: 1979-1981
Rank and Job: SRA/crew chief A10
Now located Indianapolis, In
Message: Like to hear from anyone at Ahlhorn during 1979-1981

Tuesday 06/03/2003 5:17:02pm
Name Billy McCoy
E-Mail billymccoy63(a)aol.com
B/W years: 1978 -80
Rank and Job: Lt Colonel/91TFS/CC
Now located Henderson, Nevada
Message: I participated in the 81 TFW's transition from the F-4 to the A-10 during the late 1970s, with the 91 TFS closing out F-4 operations in mid-1979.
One of the treasures from the Phantom era was a Martin-Baker ejection seat trainer. During the heyday of F-4 operations, the seat was located with wing life support and used for ground training. As F-4 operations drew down, the 91st had the task of maintaining a bare bones flying and training program with remaining F-4 assets. To make room for the A-10s, the seat was moved to our life support section. When the 91st finally clsoed F-4 operations there was obviously no requirement for a Martin-Baker trainer. Fearing it would be tossed on the scrap pile, members of the squadron mounted it on a stand and delivered it to our on-base quarters the night of our final F-4 party. And, to my wife's great displeasure, then and still today, I still have it.
Since June 1980, the seat has been moved to nine different locations, which included two additional trips across the Atlantic, carefully disguised as a 300 pound lamp base. When I run into members of the old F-4 squadron from that time period, the first question asked is, "do you still have the ejection seat?" I promised to keep it safe, and I have.
I no longer store it in my living room as I did for years, but it's in a safe place. However, it was the greatest conversation piece ever. And I can't tell you how many non flyers I've strapped into the seat, leaving them there for sometimes several minutes wondering how to get out.
There's a bit of history to that ol' seat. If you can recall some of the "notables" who wore the 81 patch, and trained on that seat, there's a real line up.
The seat is still in great shape and looks just as good as it did when I found it in the middle of my living room in the spring of 1979.
I unwrap it occasionally and play with buckles and the straps and remember the days when it was important to know how it all worked. Luckly, I never had to use it, but perhaps a few that did got their training on this ejection seat.
And, what am I gonna do with it? I'll keep it... just like I'm supposed to.
Billy McCoy
Major General USAF (Ret)

Sunday 06/01/2003 4:35:26pm
Name Gregory Heck
E-Mail gheck(a)charter.net
B/W years: Mar 82 - Mar 84
Rank and Job: SrA, Avionic Instruments CRS
Now located Trenton, IL near Scott AFB
Message: Hi! RAF Bentwaters was my first assignment and the reason I spent 20 years in the USAF. My wife Janet is from Ipswich, so a lot of memories. I've been back several times. It's weird to see the base closed. When I retired Oct 2001, I contacted my old supervisor, MSgt Clint Graybeal and thanked him for having such a positive influence on this young airman. I'd love to hear from any CRS troops.
Greg

Wednesday 05/28/2003 7:16:19pm
Name Lisa King
E-Mail lk0955(a)hotmail.com
B/W years: 1985-1987
Rank and Job: SRA Crew Chief 511th AMU
Now located Belleville, IL
Message: I am trying to make contact with any former members of the 511th AMU, who served at Bentwaters from 1984-1989. I am also trying to organize a reunion in 2004. Whether you're interested in just catching up or interested in the reunion, please feel free to contact me.

Wednesday 05/28/2003 7:04:09pm
Name Dave Scott
E-Mail dnscott(a)arinc.com
B/W years: 80 - 83
Rank and Job: SSgt/TSgt 511th AMB Expediter/Specialis
Now located Beavercreek OH
Message: I was one of the original members of the 511th AMB. I started out as crew chief on A-10A 79-093 and then 77-177. I was an expediter and then specialist. I lived in Clopton (#2 Hillside House) and then Felixstowe (Constable Road). Was known to frequent the Denovo, Grosvenor, and Felix pubs in Felixstowe. I retired from the USAF in 2000 and would love to hear from anyone that knew me or was associated with the 81st.

Wednesday 05/21/2003 2:15:05am
Name Linford Starr
E-Mail desperado(a)westelcom.com
B/W years: Sep81-Sep84
Rank and Job: Sgt Firefighter RAF Woodbridge
Now located Plattsburgh Ny
Message: I would like to hear from any friends that were stationed at Woodbridge. I am looking for Ssgt Scott Hebert.

Tuesday 05/13/2003 10:18:15pm
Name Eddie Mannall
E-Mail julie(a)orchardclose.fsnet.co.uk
B/W years: 89 - June 93, 81 Supply
Rank and Job: Civilian/individual eqipment unit/588
Now located Leiston, Suffolk UK
Message: Anybody who knows me, get in touch. Worked in ieu/81supply/civ. Remember I was the guy who collected all thoses patches and worked the counter.

Tuesday 05/13/2003 2:23:56am
Name Rich Cartwright %22little joe%22
E-Mail bonanza12(a)accesstoledo.com
B/W years: 1986-88
Rank and Job: A1C Security Specialist C flight
Now located Police Officer Rossford OH
Message: Would like to hear from other members of the 81st Sps. Please E-Mail me.

Wednesday 05/07/2003 6:59:49pm
Name John Hanson (guest)
E-Mail john(a)recardo76.fsnet.co.uk
Rank and Job: Retired Police Officer West Mids UK
Now located UK
Message: Can anyone put me in touch with Lindy Vaughn, known as 'Cookie' who used to work in supply at Bentwaters, during the early 1980s. I gather that she is living in the USA, and occasionally visits this excellent website, perhaps someone has an e mail for her?
Thanks John Hanson.

Monday 05/05/2003 6:27:48pm
Name John Hanson (guest.)
E-Mail john(a)recardo76.fsnet.co.uk
Rank and Job: ex Police retired UK
Now located West Midlands.
Message: Trying to find out if anybody knows where Dave Masters,(ex USAF) lives, he was formerly on the maintenance at Bentwaters, prior to his retirement 10? years ago, now living in Bury St Edmunds. Can't find him currently. He has some entertaining stories about the airbase, had a friend called Tommy an electrician at the air base, sorry about lack of detail.

Thursday 05/01/2003 4:31:18am
Name Jason Cockreham
E-Mail jcockreham1(a)netzero.com
B/W years: 1986-1988
Rank and Job: Senior Airman 81st SPS
Now located Vancouver, Washington
Message: Like to hear from some of the guys I was stationed with over there. Mark Race, Dennis Huff, Dave Fawcett, Sgt. (Ski). Miss you guys.

Tuesday 04/29/2003 5:15:16am
Name Nick Berens
E-Mail NicDanger58(a)Yahoo.com
B/W years: July 2,1985 to Dec 2, 1988
Rank and Job: E-5, Airframe Repair (Sheetmetal Shop)
Now located Home, Central Wisconsin
Message: Of the three tours, Bentwaters was the best! I have alot of fond memories of that tour. Thanks for the pics!

Saturday 04/26/2003 2:16:38pm
Name Chris Rose
E-Mail chris(a)cbud.fsnet.co.uk
B/W years: 1980 1984
Rank and Job: Civilian, All Ranks Club. Base Taxis
Now located Wickham Market, Suffolk, England
Message: THEY WERE BRILLIANT DAYS AND IT WAS A SAD DAY WHEN BENTWATERS CLOSED DOWN.
SO MANY FOND MEMORIES ARE NOW OVERGROWN WITH BRAMBLES AND WEEDS.
WOULD LOVE TO HERE FROM ANY OLD MATES.

Friday 04/25/2003 4:06:26am
Name Paula
E-Mail ppoe1(a)msn.com
B/W years: 1983-1985
Rank and Job: All Ranks Club
Now located Indianapolis
Message: I worked primarily at the pizza lounge and various other jobs at the NCO Club. Would love to hear from folks stationed there at the same time.

Wednesday 04/23/2003 4:48:05am
Name Ralph Skinner
E-Mail rwskinner(a)yahoo.com
B/W years: Aug. '84 - Nov. '86
Rank and Job: 81st Supply Squadron (POL)
Now located Niles, MI
Message: It seems like another lifetime ago that I roamed Bentwaters/Woodbridge. I never got the chance to say goodbye to so many people. I miss them all. Sharon and Debbie Whittaker where are you? The taxi drivers, the airmen's club. Jeff Buffenbarger? Tony? Frank Valenzuela and Tracie? George White? Anyone know these Supply hounds? Let me know: rwskinner(a)yahoo.com

Monday 04/21/2003 2:11:37am
Name Jay Garver
E-Mail garver68(a)earthlink.net
B/W years: 85-88
Rank and Job: Left SrA, Air Traffic Controller
Now located Hickam AFB HI
Message: Some of the best years of my life, though I didn't know it at the time. Looking for any of the controllers that were at the RAPCON. JD, TK, QX, MH, CB. Check in with me if you surf in here. Cheers
Jay

Sunday 04/20/2003 8:03:01am
Name Phyllis White
E-Mail pwhite19(a)cox.net
B/W years: 1987-1990
Rank and Job: Spouse 78th TFS Cdr.
Now located Virginia
Message: Came by this web site by accident. It was interesting to read some of the names and recall memories. Vic (Slugo) died of brain cancer in 1996. Elise (daughter) died of a brain hemorrhage in 1999. Michael is now 21. I really miss the comraderie of military life. Thanks for listening.

Wednesday 04/16/2003 1:46:59am
Name Chris Blach
E-Mail c_blach(a)msn.com
B/W years: 1985-87'
Rank and Job: Sgt. - Medic in Clinic
Now located Massachusetts
Message: Looking for anyone working the clinic 85-87'.

Monday 04/07/2003 7:28:28am
Name jim carey
E-Mail pgajhc(a)hotmail.com
B/W years: 1979-1983 1985-1987
Rank and Job: tsgt, msgt air traffic controller b/w
Now located Taegu, Korea
Message: love all the old pictures, went back sep 02 to play some golf at woodbridge gc with old friends, stayed with al and sally brown who are great friends from the old days at bentwaters. it was great to go back!

Tuesday 04/01/2003 6:11:58am
Name Robert Hesselbein
E-Mail beaner1138(a)aol.com
B/W years: 1979-1982
Rank and Job: Captain, A-10 Pilot
Now located Madison, Wisconsin, USA
Message: I loved my 3 years assignment flying the A-10 throughout the U.K. and Europe. The only thing better than the flying was the fine hospitality of E. Anglia. I first lived in distant Laxfield, then closer to the base in Pettistree. Now as an airline pilot, I occasionally get the rare opportunity to glimpse the Bentwaters/Woodbridge complex when crossing England enroute to Amsterdam, Frankfurt or Paris.
Those early USAF years in the U.K. still warm my heart and rarely drift too far from my daily thoughts.
God bless all of those who shared those days and memories of a beautiful country, a delightful people, and a dedicated mission.
Sincerely,
"Beaner" Hesselbein

Saturday 03/29/2003 3:15:58pm
Name Carl Thompson Jr.
E-Mail ThmpsnJrC(a)aol.com
B/W years: 1979 - 1981
Rank and Job: SrA 1264 CS ,
Now located discarged 1982
Message: Worked radio relay and weapons storage
area security system. Would like to hear from the team who worked with me
and life there bearable. A special note
to Ken Taylor: Please get in touch with
me Sir. I owe a lot to you.

Wednesday 03/19/2003 9:47:28am
Name Marc Vaillancourt
E-Mail alimar167(a)aol.com
B/W years: 1985-89
Rank and Job: SRA aircraft electrician 81st AGS
Now located Fall River, MA
Message: Bentwaters was a great assignment, miss it a lot. Anybody that was there at that time e-mail me. Thanks.

Tuesday 03/18/2003 2:33:30pm
Name Miles Jones
E-Mail timbox73521(a)yahoo.com
B/W years: nov. 85 to nov 88
Rank and Job: sgt electircal/environmental sys
Now located charleston sc
Message: Just want to chat with anyone from that time frame who was in the 78th AMU, would love to hear from Vicky Davenport.

Sunday 03/16/2003 2:23:49am
Name David P. Amos
E-Mail davidamos43725(a)yahoo.com
B/W years: Woodbridge Dec 76-May 83
Rank and Job: SSgt, Woodbridge Base Comm Center
Now located Cambridge, Ohio
Message: My first assignment out of Tech School was to the 2164th Comm Sq, base comm center at Woodbridge. We were located in bldg 150 with the 67th ARRS. Retired as MSgt in 1997.

Friday 03/14/2003 10:27:01pm
Name Eric Linneman
E-Mail eric.linneman(a)beale.af.mil
B/W years: 1986 - 1988
Rank and Job: TSgt NCOIC Investigations
Now located Beale AFB, CA
Message: What's up to everyone. Still around the AF. If you remember me or my wife (Toni Ballard, TRANS, tonilinneman(a)msn.com) give us a shout out.

Friday 03/14/2003 8:25:45pm
Name Donald Winecoff
E-Mail dwinecof(a)juno.com
B/W years: 1983-1988
Rank and Job: SrA, Ground Radio Maintenance, 2164 CS
Now located Robins AFB, Georgia
Message: Spent 1st year at Bentwaters as a dependent husband, then enlisted in AF at Lakenheath and came back to Bentwaters as a COmmunications technician. The building I worked in was off the base on the same side of the road as the tech site. It was the only brick building amongst a group of Nissen (sp)huts that used to be part of billeting. BTW one of the tech side pictures is labeled as "arrestor control", this is not correct. The building is actually a portable shelter known as a TRN-42 Runway Supervisory Unit. It was equipped with Air to Ground radios and was sometimes used as an alternate tower.

Wednesday 03/12/2003 3:50:33am
Name Scott Conley
E-Mail conley(a)3-cities.com
B/W years: 86-91
Rank and Job: Ssgt WSD
Now located Eastern Washington
Message: Started out in 511 AMU weapons! Moved to WSD.
Zaragoza, Corsica, Leipheim, Sembach, Norvenich, Weisbaden, etc...
Would love to hear from those I served with.

Friday 02/28/2003 9:25:42am
Name Ron James
E-Mail n6szc(a)qsl.net
B/W years 1981 to 1983?
Rank and Job SSGT
Now located Marble Falls, TX.
Message Started out in in the Comm/Nav shop as a Communications Technician and ended up working for the DCM in the MOC. Lived on base in the barracks and had a fine time while I was there. Met alot of great people and can't remember any names except Jon K? (Ski) who worked in the MOC... he was a SSGT at the time and helped me a lot while I was there. Oh yeah, there was this Capt who was over the MOC... seemed old boy was a little twisted... don't think he ever saw MAJ. Nice web site, it brings back a lot... all except the names. Thanks

Thursday 02/27/2003 10:07:36am
Name Lloyd Washington
E-Mail lwashington(a)i-mnet.com
B/W years 1984 - 1986
Rank and Job SSgt 509th Crew Chief + TA Crew Chief
Now located Kunsan AB Korea
Message Drop me a line if you were in the 509th or TA, I'd like to hear from you!! Once a Crew Chief always a Crew Chief!!!

Tuesday 02/25/2003 10:52:17pm
Name: Tom Maher (pictured, right)
E-Mail: tom.maher(a)buleyonder.co.uk
B/W yrs: 1988/91
Rank: Gas Station Attendant
Now located: Southport, near Liverpool
Message: Hi all
It's me Tom. I used to pump your gas take your cash and gas stamps.
I would love to chat to old friends and anyone else that knows me.
Drop me a line. All the best, God bless.
Tom

Thursday 02/20/2003 1:10:04am
Name: POPS Hendrickson
E-Mail: mops2046(a)aol.com
B/W yrs: 1981-1989
Rank: M/Sgt
Now located: 5100 Creekline Drive, Austin Texas 78745
Message: We would love to hear from any fireman and or heavy equipment operators. Penny would also like to hear from EWC members.

Saturday 02/15/2003 0:23:18am
Name: James P Kuhn (Jim, Coondog)
E-Mail: kuhn6060(a)bellsouth.nrt
B/W yrs: Jan 82-Jan 84
Rank: AB-A1C
Now located: NAS Jacksonville, FL.
Message: looking for some of the old gang

Sunday 01/26/2003 6:56:53pm
Name: Bill Higginbotham
E-Mail: billder(a)adelphia.net
B/W yrs: 1982-1985
Rank: SRA
Now located: Rumney NH
Message: Those years at Bentwaters were some of the best years of my life. I lived on Bolton lane in Ipswich. I used to frequent the Woolpack pub. I remember one weekend not long after arriving in England, that Kyle Rogers and I decided to go to Paris. We went down to Dover and took a ferry to Calais. From there we took a train to Paris. The first night there was spent in drunken revelry. I decided I had had enough booze for one day but Kyle wasn't quite ready to call it a night.
A few hours later he came crashing back to the hotel room and he started shouting that he got mugged in Paris. He was very proud of it as a matter of fact!! It seems he was lured into an alley by a beautiful girl who had several male accomplices waiting to mug the unsuspecting Kyle. He wasn't hurt but they did tear his shirt a little.
Where is Kyle rogers now??
My wife and I returned to Bentwaters in June of 2002. I was sad to see the domestic side gone. I was able to visit the shop that I used to work in though. I used to work in the 81CRS ECM RWR shop. Visiting the old place brought back some great memories. I can't wait to go back.

Sunday 02/02/2003 8:53:36pm
Name: Tricia Hames
E-Mail: frye99(a)bellsouth.net
B/W yrs: 1980's; high school 1984-1987
Rank:
Now located: North Carolina
Message: My sister (Karen) and I attended WHS from 1984-1987. I'd love to hear from anyone that was there during those years.

Saturday 02/01/2003 10:30:33pm
Name: Michael O. Pierson
E-Mail: pierson5nu(a)yahoo.com
B/W yrs: 06/86-12/88
Rank: E3
Now located: 10427 w.carr Wichita,KS 67209
Message: Nice to see pix. Didn't like it 'til I left. Best base I was stationed at. Good friends & some great times. Hope to get back to UK sometime, so my daughter can see where she was born.

Thursday 01/23/2003 9:02:02pm
Name: LEN BACLE
E-Mail: LenBacle(a)aol.com
B/W yrs: 1976-1985
Rank: sgt/ssgt
Now located: HOLTON ENGLAND
Message: I WAS BASED AT B/W FROM 1976-1985. I WAS A CREW CHIEF IN THE 81ST OMS ON THE F-4C/D MODELS. IN 1978 I TRANSITIONED TO THE A-10 WARTHOGS. I HELPED RECOVER THE SECOND A-10 THAT LANDED AT B/W IN AUGUST 1978 WITH CADRE PERSONNEL. I DEVELOPED BAD KNEES FROM WORKING ON THE PHANTOMS BUT THEN THE HOG CAME ALONG AND I COULD STAND UPRIGHT. I RETIRED FROM THE USAF 1N 1992 AS A TSGT AND HAVE LIVED IN ENGLAND EVER SINCE ABOUT 20 MILES FROM THE BASE. I HAD A WONDERFUL 9 YEARS AT THE CREEK. WE WENT TDY ALL OVER EUROPE WITH THE F-4s AND A10s. IF ANYBODY IN THE 81ST OMS 92 AGS REMEMBERS ME DROP ME A LINE. I ALSO WORKED IN TRANSIENT ALERT AND PHASE DOCK IN 1985 UNTIL I LEFT FOR ALCONBURY.

Thursday 01/23/2003 6:11:06pm
Name: Lon S. Pyeatt
E-Mail: scotty.pyeatt(a)langley.af.mil
B/W yrs: Feb 83-Feb 87
Rank: CMSgt
Now located: HQ ACC/LGM Langley AFB, VA
Message: I worked in 81 CRS Propulsion Branch. I "fondly" remember the mud paths, quonset huts and numerous Local Salty Nations! Thanks for the mememories.

Tuesday 01/21/2003 9:35:59am
Name: Greg Hovious
E-Mail: hovious(a)onr.com
B/W yrs: 82-85
Rank: Sgt.
Now located: Austin,TX
Message:

Tuesday 01/14/2003 7:14:45am
Name: Ray Alston
E-Mail: raymond.alston(a)kadena.af.mil
B/W yrs: 1986-1993
Rank: MSgt
Now located: Kadena AB, Okinawa Japan

Thursday 01/09/2003 4:05:06pm
Name: Ray Villano
E-Mail: rvillano(a)accelav.com
B/W yrs: 1979-1981
Rank: E-3
Now located:
Message: Crew Cheif F-4D then transition to A-10

Tuesday 01/07/2003 1:00:23am
Name: Steve Eaton
E-Mail: pmifhvt(a)aol.com
B/W yrs: 1978-1980
Rank: Amn
Now located: vermont
Message: 81 AGS bb loader

Thursday 01/02/2003 9:54:11pm
Name: David D Winget
E-Mail: winget(a)btopenworld.com
B/W yrs: Jan 81-Jan86, Sep89-Feb92
Rank: Amn - Sra (first tour),SSgt (final tour)
Now located: Kesgrave,UK
Message: Linn, This site just gets better and better! Big KUDOS!! I would like to hear from anyone I worked with in Weapons Load 81 AGS or 78 AMU Specs. (near closing). Still looking for some buddies- Chuck Hood, Harry Wise, Mike & Jeanette Powell. If anyone knows where these people are please send them my way - Thanks!