Saturday 12/25/2004 3:58:55pm
Name Nathan T Edwards AKA Elmo
Email LRVINSP(a)earthlink.net
B/W yrs 1973-1975
B/W job aircraft hyd
Now at Sacramento Ca
Wrote Had a great time there. Looking for old friends. Big Shoe. Walter Jung/Spoon Leon Rice Micky Mansor Fred Harris James Silas

Sunday 12/12/2004 9:58:32am
Name Steve Hutchinson
E-Mail aetna66(a)comcast.net
B/W years: 1967-1970
Rank/Job: 82 EMS
Now located Fort Collins, Colo.
Thank you for posting this site. I was stationed at RAF Bentwaters from 1967 to 1970 and it has been and will always be one of the best times of my life. I want to thank all of the British people who made my tour so enjoyable. I hope to return before it's to late.
Steve

Sunday 12/05/2004 1:01:42am
Name Norm Laliberte
E-Mail chevyblue1994(a)aol.com
B/W years: 1978=1981
Rank/Job: Tsgt 509 amu flight chief
Now located
[no message]

Saturday 12/04/2004 9:05:33am
Name Harold(Harry) Etheridge
E-Mail doglover1947(a)earthlink.net
B/W years: 1968-1971
Rank/Job: S/Sgt. Weapons Mechanic(Bombloader)
Now located Macon, Ga. (478) 781-7092
Looking for anyone in 92nd Tactical Fighter Squadron from 68-71. Remember the 90 degree curve coming back to base from Ipswich? Almost lost it there a few times after leaving Running Buck.

[Editor - that was replaced by a small bypass, but it's still there]

Friday 12/03/2004 3:06:50pm
Name James (Mike) Warren
E-Mail
B/W years: Jan '79 - Dec '81
Rank/Job: Captain/Warthog Pilot - 92nd TFS
Now located Albuquerque, NM
"Grumpy"

Friday 11/26/2004 1:37:34am
Name Frank C. Newbell
E-Mail fcnewbell(a)bellsouth.net
B/W years: 1968-1970
Rank/Job: Sgt/Ground Radio Maintenance Technician
Now located Lebanon, TN
I was assigned to the 2164th Comm Sq as a Radio Maintenance Technician. I would be interested in contact with persons stationed there at that time. Happily married since 1970 to a lovely lady from Lowestoft Suffolk.

Tuesday 11/23/2004 7:24:26pm
Name Alan Mills
E-Mail ARMILLS(a)NISOURCE.COM
B/W years: 1971 thru 1973
Rank/Job: Sgt. E-4 Fuel Systems Mechanic
Now located Gary, Indiana
Worked in 81st FMS, Played on basketball team. Some of my close buddies are David Anderson, Ray Ruffin, Curtis Payne. Home telephone numbers are 219-981-1786 or 219-588-4118

Tuesday 11/16/2004 5:13:48pm
Name Randall W Jones
E-Mail adacgrandy(a)yahoo.com
B/W years: 1970 &1971
Rank/Job: Sgt /Air Freight Specialist
Now located Kuwait
Message: I am a civilian contractor working in Kuwait for United States Mission Iraq and the U.S.A.F. as an Air Transportation Logistics Coordinator continuing in the same career field that I started in when I enlisted in the airforce 35 years ago. I worked at RAF Bentwaters from 8/70 till 7/71 and lived at Lowood House in Hasketon along with 8 other families. I will be returning to England on R&R this year and would like to see the base again.

Saturday 11/06/2004 7:08:10pm
Name Cliff & Mickie McKinstry
E-Mail afr74(a)aol.com
B/W years: 1970-1974
Rank/Job: MSgt, NCOIC 81st Wing Intelligence
Now located Plainwell, Michigan
Message: Just received Norman Rose's Book from friends who live in Bawdsey and it is really a great book. Bentwaters/Woodbridge was a highlight of my 30 years in the Air Force. We also spent four years at RAF West Drayton from 1954-58. Mickie worked at the BX from 1971-74.

Thursday 11/04/2004 0:12:56am
Name Chuck Russo
E-Mail car448jmn(a)msn.com
B/W years: 1971-1973
Rank/Job: sgt. 2164 comm.sq. teletype/phone operat
Now located Methuen, Ma.
Message: Looking to hear form anyone who served in the 2164 in the early 70's. Had many a good time in Ipswich and Orford ness. Married a English girl and came back to manage the Suffolk Punch pub Ipswich and Swiss Bell in Braintree Essex. Midnight chow was the best.

Wednesday 11/03/2004 9:21:49pm
Name Michelle (Haile) Cunningham
E-Mail hailecat(a)yahoo.com
B/W years: 78-85
Rank/Job: Brat
Now located Pittsburgh, Pa.
Message: Just wanted to post my new email address. I hope to hear from anyone who remembers me or my family... bros. Frankie and Eric, mom Karin, and Dad tsgt. Walter F. Haile Jr. (aka Tank).

Saturday 10/30/2004 10:40:41pm
Name Dennis Herdina
E-Mail FMFDOC6(a)YAHOO.COM
B/W years: 1970 TO 1972
Rank/Job: A1C to Sgt
Now located Silver Bay Minnesota
Message: I worked in CBPO shop (personnel). Records check anyone? I would also like to contact anyone who had knowledge of an F4 crash at Hahn AB Germany involving 2 deaths ....Maj Rapalas a flight surgeon (back seat) and Capt Rapalas of the 91st Tac Ftr I believe. Or if anyone knows the location or address of another F4 driver Walt or Walter Smilak Capt please contact me. So many memories flooding back now. Good times and good people.

Wednesday 10/27/2004 8:13:23pm
Name Peter L. Burch
E-Mail RAFWB37AEG(a)aol.com
B/W years: '76-'78
Rank/Job: AMN,A1C 81SPS
Now located Dunedin, FL
Message: I worked C-Flight Woodbridge with MSGt Denoyer and Dick Whiting, Dave Schreve, Tim Bohlke, Mike Ulrich, Steve Smythe, Vince Morton, Mike Grandy. I later transferred to A-Flight with MSgt Rodriguez and TSgt Shimick, Bill Epps, Bob Oldham. In 1977 I Transferred to A-Flight Bentwaters with MSgt Lombardo, Mike Feeney, Ray Steirs. Bentwaters was my best assignment in 29 years Military Service Active/Reserve. I lived off base on a farm in Bedfield near Framlingham Castle. Very pretty place and quite peaceful. Like so many here have said. You don't really know how much you loved it until you went somewhere else, like I did to Minot, ND. I know it's progress, but it's very sad to see the place closed up and run down. I hope to hear from old friends. Cheers

Tuesday 10/26/2004 3:30:30am
Name Warren G Jones Jr.
E-Mail Warreng1(a)hotmail.com
B/W years: 1974-1977
Rank/Job: Camera repairman on F-4 fighters
Now located Living near Seattle Wa.
Message: Wow I came across this web site by accident. A buddy of mine at work was talking about UFO sightings at Woodbridge in 1980. Anyway I told him that I was stationed there three years early. Its hard to believe its been that long ago. I tell my friends that was the best time of my life. Does anybody rememerber this band call Heatwave. Anyway they opened the brand new Phamptom club. The keyboard player wrote hit songs for Mike Jackson after his group made it big. All my buddies over there had a hard time keeping up with me. I had some many women. Guys I could not handle all of them. Anyway I'm 50 now and I'm settled down. I live near Seattle which is a great place to live. If anyone would like to write please do. Does anyone remember the talent contest. My band one two year's in a row. I miss the players that were on the base. Yes I still play drums. I'll never forget that time of my life. Thank god for the U.S. airforce.

Saturday 10/23/2004 12:09:53am
Name Kublik (RED) Edgar
E-Mail kd0mb(a)netins.net
B/W years: 55-58,62-66, W/B 71-74
Rank/Job: Msgt-Base Supply, 67th ARRS , Retire 75
Now located Wilton Iowa
Message: Married a Woodbridge girl in 64, Just returned from a month (Oct 04) visit with mother in law and Area friends. Visits in 99,02, & 04 have seen the clearing of many buildings which takes a while to remember what was originally there. Fond memories of my tours at B/w & W/B bases and 3 re-ups there may be a record of some kind. Happy to hear from old friends or answer questions. I have the video and new book so fire away. Best Wishes Ed

Friday 10/22/2004 7:30:36pm
Name Robert Snyder
E-Mail bobsnyder(a)cfl.rr.com
B/W years: 75-77
Rank/Job: sgt, sps
Now located Florida
Message: Am missing a lot of friends! Love to see some of you again.

Monday 10/11/2004 6:40:43am
Name Mel Tindle
E-Mail meltindle(a)yahoo.com
B/W years: 1970-1973
Rank/Job: MSGT/C130 Flt Engineer
Now located Cabot, Arkansas
Message: Was browsing through and found Ray Winn's message. I was one of the Tunetwisters during my tour there. I was in the 67th ARRS. at Woodbridge. Those were the best years of my 20 year career. Thanks for making the page available. Would like to hear from any of the 67th people.

Thursday 10/07/2004 9:10:03pm
Name Peter L. Burch
E-Mail rafwb37aeg(a)aol.com
B/W years: March 76-March78
Rank/Job: A1C 81SPS
Now located Dunedin, FL
Message: This was my first duty station I was originally assigned to C Flight RAF Woodbridge with MSgt Denoyer. Went to A Flight with MSgt Rodriguez/MSgt Shimick. I transferred to RAF Bentwaters A Flight with MSgt Lombardo till I left in 1978. I enjoyed my time in the UK and my friends Ray Stiers, Mike Feeney and many others. I'm now a Major in the Army Reserve Nurse Corp and trying to transfer back to the Air Force to retire. RAF Bentwaters/Woodbridge was my favorite duty station. Hope to hear from old friends.

Wednesday 10/06/2004 8:19:59pm
Name Dave Penney
E-Mail davemandave47(a)hotmail.com
B/W years: 1974-1977
Rank/Job: A1C to Sgt 29150, 2164 Comm Sq
Now located Shreveport LA
Message: Fond memories of not only Bentwaters, my very first time out of the USA, but the area around the base. Woodbridge town with the Bull Hotel where Jeff Clark and I use to drink, and Jeff Clark and some of the stunts he used to play. Lived in Ipswich two streets off of Portman Road so heard Ipswich Town football every Saturday they were in town. Had a son born there at RAF Lakenheath who now is in the Navy on the Blue Angels team.
Loved the golf courses around the base as well. Great 3 years...

Thursday 09/16/2004 4:38:04am
Name Michael Gray
E-Mail MikeJensenCV8(a)aol.com
B/W years: October 1974- September 1979
Rank/Job: Ssgt/Firefighter
Now located Prattville, Alabama
Message: During the time I was there I met my wife Brenda Bower who was from Leiston and we have 2 girls. We just went back this past August 14th-28th 2004. It has changed alot. Now closed, but as we drove on base it brought alot of real good memories and the really good people we met while stationed there. I retired from the Air Force 15 years ago, But work at Maxwell AFB in Montgomery, AL.

Friday 09/10/2004 5:07:49pm
Name David Andy Anderson
E-Mail danderson(a)todhunter.com
B/W years: 1970 to 1973
Rank/Job: Security Police
Now located Lakeland Fl
Message: I was stationed at RAF Bentwaters. Some of the guys I know is: Jim Dickerson, Allen Mills, Al Love, Willie Jackson, Bones, Big Red, Poor Dog Ruffin, Jack Jackson, String Bean, and many more. Please if you know any of the above give me a call 863-648-5680 home 863-412-6815 cell.

Sunday 09/05/2004 7:37:43pm
Name William G Williams
E-Mail grampafisher(a)yahoo.com
B/W years: 1973-1976
Rank/Job: T/SGT base fuels
Now located Belleville Illinois USA
Message: was in supply sqdn base fuels 73-76 knew james Rich Aldesberger and many more would love to hear from any that might have known me Nickname was Willie.Knew a lot of folks e-mail me.

Friday 09/03/2004 6:59:09am
Name William G Williams
E-Mail grampafisher(a)yahoo.com
B/W years: 1973-1976
Rank/Job: T/SGT base fuels
Now located Retired
Message: Was stationed there in supply sqdn base fuels. Remember James Rich, Aldesperger, Big Red Hamilton, John Loach and many others.,Would love to hear from anyone who was there with me. Nickname Willie. Played darts for the pub the tavern just before you get into town. Thank you for your time and trouble.
Bill Willie Williams

Friday 08/27/2004 10:12:50pm
Name John Slusser
E-Mail jpslusser(a)earthlink.net
B/W years: 71 -73
Rank/Job: MSgt - FTD Instructor
Now located Tucson, AZ
Message: Great site. Probably my best assignment outside of Myrtle Beach. Lived near Farnham (Remember the George? Talk about a farmers pub!) at Harrow Corner, Benhall nr Saxmundham and later in a bungalow on The Street, Crosstrees, Theberton nr. Leiston. Yes sir, lots of barbecues at our place with the Catletts, McCormacks, Hewitts, Killops, Johnsons and lots of others I can't remember. It was a great time for us and the kids. We liked the Elephant & Castle in Eyke (We called it the "Elephant's Ear") and the Ship, and others too numberous to mention or remember. If you've been to the Elephant & Castle, you might remember the ring on a string that you swung forward to swing back and hopefully hook on the post to win a pint from one of the English who thought us Yanks couldn't master such a game. Always liked the NCO club, breakfast in the AM and a beer in the PM. Played lots of darts in the "Stag Bar"... or was it a "Casual Bar" by then? In Jul 73, transferred to FTD at Lakenheath. Great tour!

Thursday 08/12/2004 1:46:19pm
Name Hugh White
E-Mail whodog(a)aol.com
B/W years: 1979 - 1982
Rank/Job: E-5 Weapons
Now located North Carolina
Message: Love it at Bent-dog or crooked creek as it was call by us load crews !!!!
the theater pics were sad... 1st saw top gun at that place !!!!!

Monday 08/09/2004 6:55:18pm
Name Ronald F. Faile
E-Mail Raysalaugh(a)aol.com
B/W years: 1975-1981
Rank/Job: MSGT/Security Police
Now located Springfield, VA
Message: I stayed 30 years and retired as A CMSgt in 1993. Bentwaters/Woodbridge was my all time favorite assignment. Would love to hear from anyone at B/W during the time I was there.

Saturday 08/07/2004 11:02:21pm
Name Doug Fradel
E-Mail dashindevl(a)aol.com
B/W years: 1976-1978
Rank/Job: A1C 81st SPS Law Enforcement
Now located Ft Lauderdale, FL
Message: Just a shout-out to anyone who remembers all the fun times back then....

Friday 08/06/2004 4:25:27pm
Name Michelle (Haile) Cunningham
E-Mail m_cunningham(a)speakeasy.net
B/W years: 78-85
Rank/Job: brat
Now located PIttsburgh, Pa.
Message: Lived on woodbridge... went to the elem. 1-6. Best years of my life... My dad was known as Tank... even though he was a little man. 2 brothers Frankie and Eric they attended the elem. and high school. Moms name is Karin. Lived at 1070B and 1000A. Love to hear from anyone who remembers us.

Sunday 08/01/2004 6:07:03pm
Name Donald J. Scharbach
E-Mail scharbachb4u(a)aol.com
B/W years: Dec. 75 Dec. 78
Rank/Job: Ssgt. 81st. FMS A R U
Now located Tampa Fl
Message: Just happened on to site. Worked mostly swing shift at Woodbridge. Shop chief was Msgt. Fred Potter.

Sunday 08/01/2004 10:44:35am
Name Charles B. (Hoss) Hickman
E-Mail cbh60(a)earthlink.net
B/W years: 77-80
Rank/Job: sgt (a) TMO Packing and Crating
Now located North Carolina
Message: Just thought I'd stop by to see if anyone I know had shown up on the buddies page. Thanks Linn for a job well done. I am still looking for a few guys and especially Bill Thompson. Bet me $100 I wouldn't live past 40. He is now 6 years behind on his payment! Later...

Tuesday 07/27/2004 4:08:59pm
Name Michelle
E-Mail m_cunningham(a)speakeasy.net
B/W years: 78-84
Rank and Job: brat
Now located Pittsburgh, Pa.
Message: My father Walter "tank" Haile was station at "bentwood". I attended the elementary school 1-6 grade. I have 2 older brothers who attended the high school, Frankie and Eric. Those were the best days of my life and I can still visualize the base as if I was just there yesterday. Would love to hear from anyone that remembers anyone from my family.

Monday 07/12/2004 4:04:42am
Name Marty Martinez
E-Mail
B/W years: Bentwaters '68-'70
Rank and Job: E-4 in Personnel at CBPO
Now located Honolulu, Hawaii
Message: Memories as fresh as yesterday of living in the barracks and train trips to London every weekend. When returning late, took the milk train back to Ipswich just in time to get to work. When Ipswich was covered in snow at Christmas time it's like an old English postcard. Remember concerts at the Lyceum in London. While stationed at Bentwaters I visited Paris and was crossing the English Channel (with my mother that was visiting) as men first stepped on the moon. We watched it live on TV in the middle of the channel. Two ski trips to Scotland, one to the Italian Alps, a week in Malta and the trip to Paris, not bad for the pay of an E-4, which as I recall was $283/mo. No return visits yet - perhaps soon. Remember base alerts, the Klaxon going off, someone would play Country Joe and the Fish singing "Don't Ask Me I Don't Give a (a)#%$!, I'm Goin' To Viet Nam." Thanks for this wonderful Web Site

Monday 07/05/2004 2:46:14pm
Name Ron Claxton
E-Mail rlclaxton(a)bellsouth.net
B/W years: 1968-71
Rank and Job: Ssgt 81st Security Police /B Flight
Now located Eddyville, Kentucky
Message: I was stationed at Woodbridge from 1968-71. I played on the BW/Woodbridge basketball team all three years. If anyone who played with me during that time, I sure would like to hear from you. Names I remember: Willie Jackson, Mike Morrell, Jimmy T. Wright, Al Love, Bob Batey (Coach), Johnny Brownlow, and others that my memory cannot recall. Would also like to hear from anyone who served with the 81st Security Police at WB/BW during that time also. Great times and great memories.

Sunday 07/04/2004 4:18:32am
Name Mike Lightner II
E-Mail user1215(a)AOL.com
B/W years: 1975-1978
Rank and Job: military brat
Now located York, PA.
Message: I was there for three years to the day.
Can't say they were the best years, but I miss the people I knew. I would love to hear from anyone who was there around the same time.

Friday 07/02/2004 11:48:35pm
Name Rob Landeck
E-Mail Rnwy9L(a)comcast.net
B/W years: 1979-1981
Rank and Job: airman basic -airman first class
Now located Crystal Lake Illinois
Message: Worked on the flightline and sheetmetal shop met some great people while stationed there Alex and Jim from the sheetmetal shop were great people to work with would like to see them again Yogi made the best burittos!Garth Chitty I also worked with along with Mike Ferris Gary Joiner Robert Cushman would like to meet again

Wednesday 06/23/2004 5:39:19am
Name Bruce Howard
E-Mail Golf(a)gci.net
B/W years: 6-77 til 6-79
Rank and Job: E-3 firefighter
Now located Anchorage Alaska
Message: I was stationed at Woodbridge, lived off base in Ipswitch and really had a great time. Many good memories of people and places. Looking for fellow firefighters or anyone stationed around same time.

Tuesday 06/22/2004 9:22:26am
Name Willam (Bill) Baker
E-Mail tarletonfarm(a)yahoo.co.uk
B/W years: 1974-1976
Rank and Job: lieutenant/pilot/
Now located unknowen
Message: My name is Hadleigh and I'm looking for a Willam (Bill) Baker.He was stationed at Bentwaters in the 70's,he lived of base at Grundisbrugh and leeks hill Woodbridge. I would be most grateful for any information, as I have been looking for him for some time.

Friday 06/04/2004 4:49:26am
Name John Wooden
E-Mail jwooden3(a)juno.com
B/W years: 70-73
Rank and Job: A1C-Sgt Air Traffic Controller Bent.
Now located Near Milwaukee, WI
Message: Great to find this site, hope to explore it more. Sorry to see Bentwaters demolished. Had many fond memories from my years in England. Would like to hear from other Air Traffic controllers from Bentwaters.
Anyone have any info. on Colin (Eddy) Edwards - civilian controller at that time.

Tuesday 06/01/2004 1:48:38am
Name Mark L Arbogast
E-Mail mark(a)markarbogast.com
B/W years: 1977
Rank and Job: A1C 36150 Outside Antenna
Now located St Louis Missouri
Message: I was at RAF Bentwaters in 1977 TDY with a team from 1836 EIS Lindsey Air Station Germany. We built the Weapon's Storage SPCCDs tower! I was the guy who built the steps leading to the top. The other team members were SRA Steve Shumm, A1C Jeff Stackhouse, A1C Jeff Fassnacht, SSGT Don Fergeson, and TSGT Barry Wall.
We were there approx. 3 to 4 months and is was the highlight of my Air Force career! We used to hang out at the discos at the airmens club and I was there when they brought in Strippers one night!!
Also, we used to hang out at Bawdsey on Sea on our days off and play touch football on the beach. We got arrested by the Brits for trespassing when we climbed up into one of the Martello Towers on the beach! Anybody remember that???

Thursday 05/27/2004 9:03:53pm
Name Tyrone Stuckey
E-Mail TyStuckey(a)aol.com
B/W years: 1977 to 1980
Rank and Job: SrA Bentwaters Post Office
Now located Waldorf, Maryland
Message: My best days in the Air Force were spent at RAF Bentwaters. Through my job at the post office I got a chance to meet a lot of folks. If you were at "The Creek" during my time hit me with an e-mail.

Thursday 05/27/2004 8:14:17pm
Name David Gordon (birdman)
E-Mail birdmn_6404(a)yahoo.com
B/W years: dec 1971 to march 1974
Rank and Job: sgt jet engine mech.
Now located Lufkin Texas
Message: I am searching for Joe woodall, John Richerson, Frank Kalletta, and Victor Larson.
I am still doing birdcalls; also I am in AF Reserves 917 A.M.X.S. Barksdale A.F.B. La.

Sunday 05/23/2004 1:56:19pm
Name Frank McClung
E-Mail frankiedm11(a)yahoo.com
B/W years: 1976-1979, 1980-1988
Rank and Job: E-6 - E-8, GS/7/9, Egress Shop/Billeting
Now located Pittsburgh, PA area
Message: Anybody remember the hurricane of 87? First one since 1703. Got up at my usual time of 4:30 A.M. Thought it was a bit windy. Drove to work from Melton in 90-100 mile an hour winds. Winds kept pushing my little Mazda all over the road. Got to Eyke and saw no lights on, a first for me. Trees were down all over the place. Got to the billeting office to find all the doors locked. The midnight clerk was working with candles. Got inside and it sounded like being inside a tin can with the roof rattling. SP's told us to stay inside and to not let anybody out as the winds were gusting to over 100 mph.
As the sun came up the winds were still over 80. The first person to show up at the door was a resident from the new TLF asking when the TV was going back on!! Nobody knew that the cable TV site in northern England had been flattened! It was weeks for the cable TV company to get new equipment and get it installed. Somehow we all managed to survive to live another day. If I remember correctly with all the power off the only place to eat was Burger King. They had the only back-up generators! I think we all got tired of french toast sticks and Whoppers real quick!

Thursday 04/29/2004 9:32:13pm
Name Doug Bryant
E-Mail Flier720(a)aol.com
B/W years: 72-74
Rank and Job: SGT 81MMS Gun Shop
Now located Wichita,Ks
Message: The site is great; brought back mammeries, wow! I worked for Msgt Leslie M. gregory who retired in 74.

Thursday 04/22/2004 1:02:50am
Name pat shevlin
E-Mail pshevlin23(a)aol.com
B/W years: 11-77/11-79
Rank and Job: airman/a1c
Now located garden grove ca
Message: was assigned to dflt b/w with msgt rodriguez we were aka hole in the wall gang barracks chapter,(THE CHAPTER) RAN WITH NORM ZIMMY ZIMMERMAN BILL BB BESCO ray zuk bill mule schweitzer dorian george those were the best two years of my life. good friends and (a)#%$! good times if anyone knows the whereabouts of any of these guys or anyone from dflt let me know also paul e hart or danny layton

Saturday 04/17/2004 5:24:00pm
Name Terry Hammond
E-Mail terry.hammond3(a)btinternet.com
B/W years: 1977 - 1986
Rank and Job: Disc Jockey in all the clubs
Now located UK
Message: My Disco went under the name of Terry's Disco. I played in all the clubs on both bases over the years, but I enjoyed the wild rock nights in Woody's Disco Palace and the great nights in the All Ranks Club at Bentwaters. I would love to hear from anybody who remembers me. I really miss all the friends and the fantastic times we had.

Tuesday 04/13/2004 3:20:15am
Name David Loving
E-Mail dloving(a)nmia.com
B/W years: 1979-1980
Rank and Job: A-1C, ecm pod shop Woodbridge
Now located Rio Rancho, New Mexico
Message: I've been working at Intel for 20 years, but loved the twin bases. Worked ECM shop, pods at woodbridge, road Friday street from barracks on Bentwaters. Chuck,Frank,UncleEarl,John Aiello, Kim Kerchenstein, Susie,Tim Ossinger, Lavern, Tom, practical jokes, hotair balloons, no ufos, they were all identified!

Sunday 04/04/2004 6:44:59am
Name Hugh Davis
E-Mail fxdl_98(a)yahoo.com
B/W years: 70-73
Rank and Job: E-4 Heavy Equipment Mech
Now located Worthington, KY
Message: Was assigned to 81 Trans Sq, did 1 yr at B/W Vehicle Maintenance Shop then 2 at Hvy Equip Shop at Woodbridge. Lived on Valley Rd (?) [A-12 bypass] in Ipswich, then last year in Melton (?). Liked UK so much, extended and darned if the AF didn't send us to Alconbury. Alconbury was okay, but we really liked Bentwaters area a lot better. I really enjoyed my time at Bentwaters and Woodbridge.

Thursday 04/01/2004 1:06:27am
Name Dennis Herdina
E-Mail FMFDOC6(a)YAHOO.COM
B/W years: 1970 TO 1972
Rank and Job: ssgt CBPO 81 Tac Ftr Wg Hq Sq
Now located Silver Bay Minnesota
Message: Looking to get in touch with anybody who was assigned to CBPO Personnel shop on Bentwaters side. Especially Phil Stewart, Jerry Simcox Steve MacMahon Gary Tull or Cecil Holmes

Saturday 03/27/2004 7:16:39pm
Name William (Randy) Moore
E-Mail rmoore(a)croniccars.com
B/W years: aug 76- aug 78
Rank and Job: SRA 29150 2164th Comm Sq
Now located Griffin, Ga
Message: Resided at Marden House, Martello Lane,
Felixstowe. Lived with the Stewards and had a blast in the UK! Miss those GRAVEL beaches!!!

Tuesday 03/16/2004 7:12:23pm
Name Richard Ray
E-Mail richnkay(a)surfsouth.com
B/W years: Sept 74-Sept77
Rank and Job: Sgt-SSgt Flightline crewchief , VA
Now located Hahira Ga.
Message: Your ''Find Buddies''page has helped me locate two old friends. My dorm room mate Rick Tetlac, and a friend who gave me a ride when we arrived at Mcguire comming home. Rick Aldridge. Thanks for the Great site.

Monday 03/08/2004 9:23:28pm
Name sue moss
E-Mail siscokid 1(a)cox.net
B/W years: 1978 till base closd
Rank and Job:
Now located virginia
Message: i use to hang out at the club with my friends at weekends.
a couple of people i would like to get in touch with, they know who they are, and anyone else who knows me

Saturday 03/06/2004 3:31:56am
Name John Willoughby
E-Mail WILLOU1(a)ZHIGHWAY.NET
B/W years: 1977-1979
Rank and Job: A1C Crewchief 66-610 (Blue Section)
Now located Syracuse NY
Message: Met many friends that I wish I could find again. I enjoyed my stay and would someday like to visit the area again. Ssgt. Steven Hood & SRA. Gary Moore were my two best friends. I'm afraid I've lost them for good.
If anyone knows of them, please let me know.

Saturday 03/06/2004 0:18:27am
Name Dan Roberts
E-Mail dan(a)telosinteractive.com
B/W years: 1972-1974
Rank and Job: Sgt 81st SPS/LS
Now located Reno, NV
Message: Dan Roberts RAF Bentwaters, Spring 1972-Summer 1974, 81st SPS/Law Enforcement.
What a great idea to create a site like this! I left almost exactly 30 years ago, and it all came flooding back to me. Stayed up half the night remembering all the people and events I hadn't thought of in years. I got in contact with Ted Crosby, who I hadn't seen since he drove to Kirtland AFB when I got married in 1975. I lived in Felixstowe for most of the time, first in the Toro Hotel (now a retirement home) and then at 38 Holland Road. What a great place, wonderful people, and excellent memories. Thanks for reviving those memories! I'd love to contact others who shared the experience: Jan Olson (the Eknakar guy), Glen Gilpin, Tolbert (Dwarf), Fast Eddie Harmon (no hard feelings), Hanson, Davis, Bertram Russell and any other cops or others. I have contact info for Big Daddy Manship. He's doing well in Maine.
4 March 2004

Thursday 03/04/2004 2:27:09am
Name Beth Clerkin Jackson
E-Mail EJCeeJ(a)aol.com
B/W years: 1977-1981
Rank and Job: Dependent of CMSgt. Pat Clerkin/Supply
Now located Moncks Corner, SC
Message: Dad was stationed at BW/WB from 1977-1981. I went to high school there. (best time of my teenage life) Dad worked in Supply. He also coached the base soccer team, played handball and raquetball. Transferred to Charleston AFB, SC in 1981. He retired in 1988 after 30 years. He is still alive and kicking....still coaches soccer.....lives in Summerville, SC.
For those that may have known us "back then" we actually get along now. LOL

Saturday 02/28/2004 1:34:36am
Name Herb Kauffman
E-Mail tillou(a)midcoast.com
B/W years: 1977-1979
Rank and Job: Aic crew chief 81st OMS
Now located Maine
Message: Crew chief blue section under Msgt. Joe Dahl? I do remember Ssgt. Lewis. Was that jerry? My trainer was Pat Patterson. Expidator was Eli. Worked mostly F4s 66 598 to 66 614. Really enjoy those days would like to go back and show the family. I still have the 92nd sq. wooden sign I got while TDY at Aviano.

Thursday 02/26/2004 6:36:56pm
Name Ray Hobson
E-Mail tropicreign(a)yahoo.com
B/W years: 1972-1976
Rank and Job: SSGT/ Air Traffic Controller
Now located Okeechobee, FL
Message: I've just recently had one person I worked with there contact me thru this site and hope more will follow.

Sunday 02/22/2004 5:50:02pm
Name Donald J. Scharbach
E-Mail scharbachb4u(a)aol.com
B/W years: 1976 - 1978
Rank and Job: SSGT. FMS ARU SHOP
Now located Tampa Fl
Message: Worked FMS ARU shop mostly at Woodbridge on swing shift. Shop chief was MSGT Fred Potter.

Friday 02/13/2004 9:34:37pm
Name Randy Groombridge
E-Mail rgroombridge(a)tarrantcounty.com
B/W years: 1972 - 1974
Rank and Job: A1C Law Enforcement
Now located Fort Worth, Texas
Message: Worked both Bentwaters and Woodbridge as L/E, spent many a long day working the school crossing at Woodbridge. Remember all the fun we had at the Phantom Club. Definitely an "awesome" assignment and loved England so much -- I came back two more times.

Monday 02/09/2004 10:09:37pm
Name Stephen Broshar
E-Mail
B/W years: 1976-1978
Rank and Job: A1c Security Specialist
Now located Salina Kansas
Message: Forgot how much of my young life and memories were a part of the twin bases.

Wednesday 01/21/2004 11:33:58pm
Name Albert Trudeau
E-Mail powerman(a)cox.net
B/W years: 1978 through 1981
Rank and Job: Sgt. 81st AGS; 462x0; Munitions Loader
Now located San Diego, CA.
Message: Just missing those years. I would like to re-establish a few ties via email. I cannot believe that with our squadron being the largest on the base, that there was only ONE entry for a "BB loader!" I think that the entry 'Steve Eaton' is somebody I know, but I would like a little more information. Does he remember Mike McCune? McGrath? Carter? Webster?