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Thursday 20th of May 2010
jack <yackman59 (at)hotmail.com>
My position:
My years:
Now located:
Message:
I'm looking for any information on Ronald lynn Freeman. I've only seen some photos believe may have been in 420 squad around mid 50's to mid 60's I think he was officer 1st class. This man is a long long lost relative. Thanks
Tuesday 11th of May 2010
Lee Templin <lee.templin(at)verizon.net>
My position: kid
My years: 52-55
Now located: SoCal
Message:
Been digging around and have found a few pictures of the area and our time there bringing memories of the times. I don't remember anyone really but do have fond memories of some events, places fish and chips wrapped in newspaper held close to the chest to help stay warm, Guy Fawkes day and winning at bingo which I think my folks traded my win for booze. No paved streets on base when we arrived started school in a local school till one was started for dependent kids.
Any info to help fill in the gaps would be appreciated. Thanks
Sunday 21st of February 2010
Doug Pooley <dougpooley1(at)sky.com>
My position: U.K. civilian worked at American Express bank
My years: 1957-1978
Now located: Still living in Ipswich, now retired.
Message:
Many fond memories of both bases.
Did two years for the company in Vietnam, 1969-1971
Friday 12th of February 2010
Roland Leone <rolandleone(at)ymail.com>
My position: Weather observer, a/2c weather sq. at twin bases
My years: 1956-57
Now located: Bel Air,Md. retired
Message:
No message was left.
Tuesday 2nd of February 2010
Carla Firman <carla(at)easternangles.co.uk>
Now located: Ipswich
Message:
I am looking for anyone who was based at Bentwaters in the 1950s/1960s, particularly those who are still living in the UK, especially around Suffolk.
I work for a touring theatre company, and we are performing at The Hush House, Bentwaters Parks, in July this year (including Independence Day) and the play touches on the residency of the USAF.
We are particularly looking for people who have stories to tell, to include in our pre-show tour of the base, but also we would like to welcome any of these ex-service men to see the show.
I can be contacted on +0044-01473-218202.
Monday 18th of January 2010
Beth M <msdivechick@yahoo.com>
My years: 1950's
Message:
Looking for a Larry Blount (or Blunt) that was stationed here in the 1950's
Friday 15th of January 2010
Tracy Stanzione Smith <sandiegoimp(at)gmail.com>
My position: Surgical tech.
My years: 1955-58
Now located: Just passed away
Message:
I don't know if anyone knew my dad, but I thought I would post this just in case there is someone who remembers him. His name was Louis Stanzione, but everyone called him Stan. He was just a little guy in stature, but a giant in his heart. He worked as a surgical tech throughout his career and retired after 20 yrs.
My dad passed away 01/08/10. This is where he was stationed when my brother Rick and I were born.
We left in Nov 1958.
Thanks for giving me this time and space to thank my dad for growing up in the USAF. I had the best life ever. I would like to thank you all for your service to our country.
May God bless each of you and may God bless our great country.
Saturday 09th of January 2010
Roland Leone <rolandleone(at)ymail.com>
My position: weather
My years: 1957
Now located: 1441 Brierhill Estates Drive, Bel Air 21015 retired
Message:
I was with the weather det. at Bentwaters AFB in 1957 and was transferred to Bolling AFB in Washington D.C. One of my buddies was Jack Taylor. Had a great time there. I also sang with a English group traveling the area and singing at the Pier Pavillian in Felixstowe on the weekends.
After spendinding over 6 years in the Air force I worked as a community relations director for over 37 years at a college in Maryland. I am now retired and live in Gel Air, Md. with my wife of 36 years enjoying our 3 granddaughters and mentoring kids at the boys and girls club here.
I would like to here from anyone who remembers me.
Monday 21st of December 2009
Lynn S. Charles <ccharles(a)mchsi.com>
My position: Aircraft Maintence F-86, F101A
My years: 1955-1958 1961-1965
Now located: Valdosta, GA Retired
Message:
Monday 21st of December 2009
Pearl Lee <simplyred1225(at)yahoo.com>
Years: 1951-1952
Now located: United States
Message:
I am trying to locate my birth father.
I was born October 14th 1952, my mother's name is Adeline Lewis she lived at 51 Overbury Street Liver pool 7. My Mother passed away last year not leaving me father's name or any information. All I know is his name may have been George he was stationed at RAF in 1952 and had a dishonorable discharege.
I am not sure if he is still alive today however if anyone has any information that may assist with my search I would be forever grateful. My birth name was Pearl Lewis my grandmother's name was Lavenia Lewis.
Thanks so much for your help I would really love to find my birth father after all these years.
Monday 30th of November 2009
Joyce Rowlands Berch <mberch(at)aol.com>
My position: child of Msgt Eugene A Rowlands
My years: 51-58
Now located: St Petersburg, Florida
Message:
Looking for children I played with and knew at the base.
Phyllis Grainger, Wanda Faye Howell
Wednesday 25th of November 2009
Peter Skerritt <peter(at)shilohs-world.com>
My position: Dependent, born RAF Sculthorpe, 30 November, 1953
My years: 53-54
Now located: 5162 Caldera Dr., Sparks, NV 89436
Message:
I have the 1953 Pictorial from RAF Sculthorpe, handed down by my father, who was a M/Sgt stationed at the base during the early 50's. None of my children are interested in it, so I wondered if anyone else might like to purchase it, including any museum or squadron stationed there during that time.
Monday 23rd of November 2009
Bill Jaques <paulaandbillj(at)sbcglobal.net>
My position: Control Tower A/2C 1264th AACS Sqd Bentwaters
My years: 56-57-58-59
Now located: Modesto,Ca Retired Current Flight Instructor
Message:
Looking for our Woodbridge C.O. 1264-1 AACS Squadron. Captain Fred Voss. Capt Voss was our CO at Woodbridge in 1958 while the runway was being extended at Bentwaters. In late '58 or early '59 he went back on regular flying status and flew C-124s. He flew supplies and equipment into Bentwaters in '59, and would always come to the tower to visit us. We're getting a reunion together, and would love to contact Fred. Looking for anyone who may know Fred, his whereabouts, or even what state he may live in.
Appreciate any help.
Bill Jaques
Saturday 21st of November 2009
Donna Bromley <donnastuart(at)btinternet.com>
Message:
Hi, I am trying to find any information people may have on a man called Pedro Baldious. He was stationed at USAF Bentwaters in Suffolk. I understand he was in his 20's and returned back to the USA in October 1957.
Friday 25th of September 2009
Bonny Healey <b.healey(at)sky.com>
B/W years: 1950s or 1960s
Message:
Hi I'm trying to help my cousin find her father. His name was Staff Sergeant Jim Hogan/Pailey. He would be around 78 now and was based at Bentwarters in the 50's or 60's. We think he dated a Girl called Maureen Healey whose father was a squadron leader in the Royal Air Force. It all ended nastly but Maureen fell pregnant and had a little girl. She named her Annette and Annette would love to find the father she has never known.
Please help us if you can.
Tuesday 22nd of September 2009
Robert Markley <rjmarkley(at)yahoo.com>
My position: 81st air police
My years: aug 1954 to 1958
Now: ret and living in az.
Message:
Married girl from suffolk - we have been married 52 years.
Sunday 13th of September 2009
Michael McCartney <shutiger(at)hotmail.com>
Message:
My great uncle was stationed in suffolk during 50s, I am not sure which base he was in, I just came across this website. His name was Robert McCartney. I think he was a flight sergeant, not sure. Would be grateful if anyone could get in touch if you do remember him, if not no harm in me tryin :)
He's 81 now so most of his freinds are dead I think.
Thursday 27th of August 2009
John Dowd <john_d8(at)verizon.net>
My position: 2164 Comm Sq - 7519 CG Det 1
My years: 1959 - 1963
Now: Florida
Message:
Some of the best years of Military Life were spent in England - you sure don't know it till you leave
Sunday 23rd of August 2009
Jim Hunnicutt <jrhunnicutt(at)cox.net>
My position: I was stationed at RAF Station Woodbridge
My years: Woodbridge 52/55
Now: 2975 Willowstone Dr., Lizella,Ga. Robins AFB Ga.
Message:
1955 to 1959 was in broadcasting for 30 years a manager of radio stations in Macon Ga.
I left active duty and joined the airforce reserves for 5 years as a staff sargent. I recived a direct appoiment to LtCol I have been married to my wife for 56 years.
Wednesday 19th of August 2009
Olivia Roberts <olivia.roberts(at)live.co.uk>
My years: 1959
Message:
Hi, I am trying to find out any information people might have on a man called Miranda Gonzales. He was a Staff Sergeant in 1959 and I know he was based in Suffolk but do not know which base. If by any chance he was at one of the twin bases and anyone remembers him or has any pictures I would be very grateful for any information. I am not looking to try and contact him now but I have reason to believe I am related and as he was of Spanish decent I am interested in finding out anything about my ethnic background.
Sunday 09th of August 2009
Karl Shook <geezer5(at)verizon.net>
My position: A 2/c- - - AACS/GCA Woodbridge
My years: 1957 to 1959
Message:
I'm looking for Francis D. Stout and Gerald W. Keyte.
They were at Woodbridge with me and we all transfered to Wheelus AFB in Tripoli in 1959.
I've had no luck
finding them.
Saturday 1st of August 2009
jackie smith aka sharon ann darling <limeymomma(a)yahoo.com>
My position: civilian
My years: late 50's-early 60's
Now: portsmouth nh
Message:
I am looking for USAF Bill Lewis who was stationed here back in the late 50's early -63. I'm his daughter whom he has never met. He had three children with his wife and my mom lived with his wife and him, a short while before I was born, with my older sister Leah. (he's not her dad).
His wife was from Ipswich. I know someone has to know this man and where he went.The address on my birth certificate is in South Harrow.
I want to learn my roots, medical background and maybe establish a relationship if possible. He may have been Native American.
Thanx for any info you may have and a special thanx to Dave L. from this site who has been helping me.
Friday 31st of July 2009
Alexandra Gogarty now McCauley <megachick(at)btopenworld.com>
My position: civilian
My years: 1958 - 1960
Now: Northern Ireland
Message:
Looking for USAF men who were friends of Delores and Rosaleen Gogarty during the years 1958 to 1960 approx, expecially 'Bud'
Sunday 21st of June 2009
Dawn Williams (nee Madeley) <britlady(at)earthlink.net>
My position: Damien's Wife
My years: 56-60
Now: Long Beach CA LBPD Public Relations
Message:
I'd love to hear from Pat Hicks. Can't remember her single name; but her good friend Cynthia used to be a telephone exchange operator on the base at Bentwaters. Pat went back to UK in late 1960's and married a M/Sgt from Woodbridge.
If Tom Cairns still around drop me a line...I saw your posting on Dusty Miller.
Thursday 18th of June 2009
Paul Cousins <PBC2005(at)hotmail.com>
Now: Lowestoft, Suffolk, England
Message:
Hi, it would mean a lot to me if somebody out there could send me any info concerning a Richard Hart (not sure of spelling). He was based at Bentwaters late 50s-62 he was a staff sergeant, possibly in control tower (was told he used to call planes in). Left UK 62 went back to Cleveland Ohio.
Any info good or bad would be gratefully appreciated.
In the excitement of finding this site forgot to add he was in the 82nd tactical and he was my father who I have never met, and once again would like to say thanks for any info you might be able to send me.
Wednesday 10th of June 2009
James Hancock <thebarnolds(at)gmail.com>
My position: Warrant Officer over fire department at Bentwaters
My years: 1955 - 1956
Now: Retired , farming
Message:
Major Mainor was my boss as the commanding officer. I changed from enlisted man to officer and was then sent to Fairfield California.
Sunday 31st of May 2009
Alex Bissland (abissland(at)verizon. net) (Via Bob Lopes)
Would you have any knowlege of my uncle, Lt. Donald E. Bissland
He was killed in an F-84 crash in the spring of 1956. (Perhaps flying out of Shepherds Grove)
I was told that his plane crashed into "The Wash" and his body nor plane were ever found.
Thanking you in advance,
Alexander C. Bissland Jr.
Sunday 24th of May 2009
Dave Lawlor <LetsFlyAway69(at)aol.com>
My position: E8/Supply/RAF Greenham Common
My years: 50s
Now: Arizona, LetsFlyAway69@aol.com
Message:
Searching for Jimmy Smoak who was stationed at RAF Bentwaters 1954 to 1956.
Anyone that knew him or about him let me know.
Most important I find him.
Saturday 23rd of May 2009
Paula <paula-.-@hotmail.co.uk>
My years: 1955-1958
Message:
STILL Searching for 'Roy' or 'Ray' Kelly or Kelley !!
Tuesday 19th of May 2009
<annamwilby(at)aol.com>
Message:
Hi,
I am looking for information about Edgar Staats. A USAF man who I believe was at RAF Bentwaters in the early 1950's. Any information would be gratefully received.
Friday 17th of April 2009
vanessa read <read.vanessa@yahoo.co.uk>
My years: 1950/1953
Message:
Looking for air man Harold Townsend known as Bill. Came from Kansas USA. He was based at Sheperds Grove Diss for 2 years. Please contact me as I wish to find out more about mine and my brother's father.
Tuesday 07th of April 2009
Donald Babbs <donbabbs(at)sbcglobal.net>
My position: A/2C Munitions Specialist 81st Supply Sqdn
My years: 1958 to 1962
Now: McKinney, Texas Retired
Message:
Would like to find Roy Paul Jones from Texas and Glenn Erickson from Alexandra, Minn.
They were both active in the base chapel there at Bentwaters
Monday 23rd of March 2009
William K. Lewis airman 1st class <wyobrit(at)go-concepts.com>
My position: medics, dental tech
My years: 1952-1956
Now: Cheyenne Wyoming - retired
Message:
I would like to hear from anyone who served with my Dad.
I will pass messages along to him.
Thank you! Carol
Thursday 12th of March 2009
Christopher Keeble <richardbrain657(at)btinternet.com>
My years: 1950s
Now: Gloucestershire England UK
Message:
Hi my name`s Christopher Keeble. I am trying to track down James Johnson who was stationed at Bentwaters in the 50s.
He was a cook on the base. If anybody knew of him then or if they know he is still alive now I would be eternally gratefull if you can help me.
Christopher
Monday 09th of March 2009
Dan E. Scott <descott49(at)live.com>
My position: TSgt, Crew Chief F-86 # 209, 92nd FIS, C Flight
My years: 1951-1953
Now: Natalia, TX (near San Antonio)
Message:
Looking for info on my Pilot, Major Jack B. Owens, 92nd FIS Operations Officer
Tuesday 03rd of February 2009
Peggy Gladden <holly-aderyn(at)hotmail.co.uk>
My years: around 1956
Message:
My mother in-law's mother Peggy Gladden would like to trace her old boy friend Robert (unknown surname) for thier daughter Lesley Roberta Gladden born 1956. Any idea on how or where to start would be much appreciated.
Peggy has had a stroke so is unable to remember a lot of details.
Thursday 29th of January 2009
leonard lecroy <lblecroy(at)webtv.net>
My position: Security Police
My years: 1951 1955
Now: Chas sc retired
Message:
Looking for Raymond Rook who was best man at my wedding.
Monday 19th of January 2009
Benjamin E. Saiz <handsomejackzias(at)cia-g.com>
My position: 81st Field Maintenance Sqn.
My years: 1955-1958
Now: Ramah, New Mexico 87321
Message:
Looking for lost buddy. Rueben Wyatt.
Sunday 11th of January 2009
James L. Cowper <Cowperj(at)hawaii.rr.com>
My position: Aircraft Inspection, T/Sgt, 91st Ftr, Bentwaters
My years: Aug 51- Jul 54
Now: 95-146 Kuahelani Ave, Apt 131, Mililani, Hi, 96789-1565
Message:
Looking for T/Sgt Charles Bishop and Wife Florence Peters, please contact me. 81st assoc is having a reunion in Honolulu Oct 2009, All former members are welcome, Remember Ft Shafter
1948 614th AC&W Sq.
Jim
Sunday 11th of January 2009
Vanessa Read <read.vanessa(at)yahoo.com>
My position:
My years: 1951-53
Now:
Message:
No message left.
Tuesday 06th of January 2009
Herb Albert <herbandelfin(at)tconl.com>
My position: Munitions, A3/c 81st Supply Sq. Bentwaters
My years: 1958 to 1960
Now: Live in Omaha, Ne Retired
Message:
I'm looking for two friends, from Bentwaters
1. James A Rasley
2. Donald Babbs
Jim and I were in the munitions sec together, he was from Redding, PA And Don Babbs and I were hut mates at 81st supply SQ.
Friday 02nd of January 2009
Terri Service (nee clark) <terriservice(at)btinternet.com>
My position:
My years:
Now: Colchester, Essex
Message:
Does anyone remember Elsie Clark, who lived in Felixstowe in 1953/54?
She would have been about 17 years old, tall, with dark hair and brown eyes.
Looking for anyone who remembers her and knew her circle of friends.
Thursday 25th of December 2008
<rchrist749@embarqmail.com>
My position: GI child
My years: 1952
Now: Florida
Message:
I would like any information on a Ted Benson stationed at Bentwaters spring 1952. He had a brief relationship with my mother Flo Flossie Florence Flewitt and I was born in December. I do not wish for a relationship with this man but would like to have closure.
Tuesday 23rd of December 2008
Bill Jaques <paulaandbillj(at)sbcglobal.net>
My position: Control Tower A/2C 1264th AACS Sqd Bentwaters
My years: '56 to'59
Now: Retired in Modesto, California Active Flight Instuctor
Message:
Looking for 1264 AACS members.
Planning reunion in 2010 in Jack Hernley's area, Leesburg, Va.
Looking for; Vaughn Nelson, Chuck Rivard, Chuck Scott, Duane Bresson, Andy Anderson, Joe Posada, Willie Poole to name a few.
Love to hear from any "old controllers" Bill
Wednesday 05th of November 2008
From: Sandra Dystant (nee Reilly) <cdystant(at)hotmail.com>
Now: London
Message:
A good friend of my mother's (Betty Stallings who was born and lived in Islington, London)was married to a serviceman and they lived in Ipswich. He (known to us just as Stallings)was based at Woodbridge I believe. As a child, I think I visited them in a house off the site of the base in about 1956/7.
I know that Betty and her husband (Stallings) divorced some time after going to live in the US. She went on to a nursing career and contact with her was lost just prior to her getting married again.I would love to know what happened to Betty, who was very much missed by my mum Alice (who died in
2000) and myself.
Saturday 18th of October 2008
From: Thomas Gentle (now Gentile) <tomolgag29527(at)apl.com>
My position: crew chief/ f/84f - f 101 -A/2c 91st Bentwaters
My years: sept 1957 - aug 1959
Now: retired/ near myrtle beach s.c.? CONWAY > 3000 HUGO RD CONWAYSC 29527
Message:
Was The Crew Chief On A/C F/84 Col. Morelands Aircraft. We Went To Berkstrom Afb Tx Sept 1058 To Pick Up The 101's Was In Tripoli Libya 4 Times, Casa Blanca 5 Times, Had Some Great Times Would Like To Catch Up To John H Willis ( Hoot ), Warren L. Lincoln ( Abe), Robert Minden ( Rosie ), Frank Black, Tiny Todhunter, Paul Liss, T/Sgt Buckwalter, Stanley Higa ( Pineapple ), My Name Used To Be Thomas F Gentle, Several Nickmanes, Dego, Spook, Wop/ Sure Would Like To Reach Some Of U Oldtimers Thanks
Spook
Saturday 04th of October 2008
From: Harland Zell <hm.zell(at)sbcglobal.net>
My position: Commercial Transportation SSg, 81st M&S Gp
My years: 1951-54
Now:
Message:
Would like to contact a lady named Betty Baker who lived near Woodbridge, we were close friends.
Thursday 02nd of October 2008
From: Bryan Pearson <BPear26848(at)aol.com>
Message:
Does anyone know where Gil Spanos, from 81st Comm. Sqn. might be, if he is still alive.
He would be in his 80's now.
He was at Bentwaters in 1951-54 time frame.
Thursday 11th of September 2008
From: Bill Tiley <billtiley(at)aol.com>
My position: A/2C Parachute Rigger, 20th FMS, RAF Woodbridge
My years: 1958 - 1962
Now: Tucson, AZ CEO Job Aire Group (Aircraft Maintenance)
Message:
Trying to find Pete Richardson, Ed Green, Huey Rascal, Wimpy Thayer, Charlie Brown, Henry (Jim) Nelson, Bob Murphy, Rod Rodrequez (Harley Rider), Johnny Danko (Fire Dept).
Sad news... Don Snyder (Engine Shop Supv.) has passed on, so has his lovely wife Doris.
Saturday 06th of September 2008
From: Kim White <kim.white27(at)btinternet.com>
My position:
My years: 1957 - 1960
Now: Ely, Cambridgeshire, England
Message:
Please can anyone remember if there was an airman first class named Lenard/Leonard Austin at Bentwater/Woodbridge probably around 1957? Also does any remember Sheila Murphy who married Airman second class Gerald Hahn in 1960. I understand Gerald was based RAF Bentwaters/Woodbridge in 1960. I would very much appreciate any information anyone can give me. Thanks.
Sunday 31st of August 2008
From: frank ferguson <francisferguson(at)sbcglobal.net>
My position: firefighterA/2C81st air base sd. &7546thsd.W/B
My years: 57-60
Now: NEW HAVEN CT.
Message:
anyone from those years please contact me at francisferguson(at)sbcglobal.net
Friday 29th of August 2008
From: Dan E. Scott <dsws(at)msn.com>
My position: 92nd FIS, F-86 Crew Chief for Maj. Jack B. Owens
My years: 1951-1953
Now: Natalia, Texas
Message:
Interested in finding anyone who knew me or Maj. Owens
Tuesday, August 05, 2008
Tom Cairns
Email
FrTJCairns(at)aol.com
Some time ago, I asked if you could keep a lookout for Dusty, the longtime bartender at the Woodbridge Officer's Club. I gave his surname as Rhodes in my confusion. He name was Dusty Miller. I believe his first name was Roderick.
Best,
Tom Cairns
Monday 04th of August 2008
Dave Lawlor
Email: LetsFlyAway69(at)aol.com)
Now: : Arizona, USA
Message:
Anyone stationed at RAF Bentwaters 1954 to 1956 know a Sergeant James (Jimmy) Smoak.
I have a friend searching for him.
Dave Lawlor
US Air Force Ret/E8/AZ
Tuesday 29th of April 2008
Ed Mahoney
Email: rara4111(at)cox.net
My position: CC F86Ds 512th FIS 56-58 - 81st HQ.SQ. 65-68
My years: 56-58 65-68
Now: Las Vegas Nevada Retired
Message:
Looking for Carl Sorensen,He was assigned to OMS Bentwaters but worked at Woodbridge. If anyone has any information on Carl please contact me. Carl was a good friend and would like to touch bases with him. I last saw him at Woodbridge in 63. Thanks. Feel free to contact me.
Saturday 19th of April 2008
Frank Ferguson - francisferguson(at)sbc.net
My position: Firefighter A/2C Woodbridge
My years: 1957-1960
Now: New Haven, Ct.
Message:
Looking for anyone who was stationed thereat that time, Mike Carroll, Clarence Rudder, ect.
Wednesday 16th of April 2008
TERRI LYNN CLARK - invincible2020(at)hotmail.com
Message:
Further to my posting below. Would anyone happen to know a 'Little Freddie' around 1953 or 1954?
Many Thanks
Sunday 13th of April 2008
Darrell Betts - darrellbetts(at)btinternet.com
My position: Pilot, 79th
My years: 1950s
Message:
I am looking for information about a Beecher ("Buck") Bilbrey who was stationed at Woodbridge in the early 1950's (about 1952 to 1956). He was a pilot in the 79th and was a friend of the family but unfortunately we lost touch. If you remember him, or know what has happened to him, please let me know.
Sunday 06th of April 2008
Paula - findpaula(at)yahoo.co.uk
My position: relative of 'buddy'!!
My years: 1955
Now: UK
Message:
'RAY' KELLY!!
Does anyone have any recollection of the above-named USAF Serviceman in and around Bury St Edmunds UK late 1955? He was aged 18/19 years old. He frequented a coffee shop in the town centre around this time. Any snippets of information gratefully received...Thanks for your time
Wednesday 13th of February 2008
Harry George(peaches) Wright - wright9611(at)comcast.net
My position: Crew Chief,Dog Flight, A/2c,78th F.B.S., My years: 1956-1959 Sculthorpe,The Grove &Woodbridge Now: 60 Oakwood Ct.,Dallas,GA.30157--Ph(770)443-9611--Retired
Message:
Still looking for Ronald Johns,Leonard T.Hill,Larry Feld,Chick Moon,Oakie.Pat Patterson,SmittySmith. Col.Simpson ,Ken Vincent and all others.
Wednesday 13th of February 2008
Harry George (peaches) Wright - wright9611(at)comcast.net
My position: Crew Chief, Dog Flight, A/2c, 78th F.B.S.,
My years: 1956-1959 Sculthorpe, The Grove & Woodbridge
Now: 60 Oakwood Ct., Dallas, GA. 30157--Ph (770) 443-9611-- Retired
Message:
Still looking for Ronald Johns, Leonard T.Hill, Larry Feld, Chick Moon, Oakie. Pat Patterson, Smitty Smith. Col. Simpson, Ken Vincent and all others.
Monday 14th of January 2008
Terri Lynn Clark (aged 53) - invincible2020(at)hotmail.com
My position: Daughter - looking for my father My years: 1953 Now:
Message:
I AM LOOKING FOR MY FATHER.
I DO NOT HAVE MUCH INFORMATION TO GO ON REALLY.
I BELIEVE MY FATHERS NAME TO BE FREDERICK, AND HE WAS STATIONED AT BENTWATERS, SUFFOLK AIRBASE IN 1953. MY MOTHERS NAME IS ELSIE CLARK, AND LIVED IN FELIXSTOWE AT THE TIME. COULD YOU PLEASE POST THIS ON YOUR GUEST BOOK JUST IN CASE? I WOULD BE EVER SO GRATEFUL. MANY THANKS,
TERRI LYNN CLARK AGED 53
Click here for a photo of Elsie Clark with a young Terri Lynn might jog your memory!
Date: Wednesday 05th of December 2007
Name: Joan Heck Morris
Email: jfranmorris#at#hotmail.com
My position: Dependent, Father Provost Marshal, 81st AP Sqdn
My years: 1958-1961
Located now at: Brookville, Indiana
Message:
Thinking about old friends from Bentwaters, would like to find them: Lt. Jack Roberts, Pete P. Garcia, Skip (Michael) Lantry, James D. McCann, Lt. Pete McCarty, Keneth Lee Fox, Robert Lee Wilson, & possibly Col Henry L Crouch. Pete Garcia's wife was Jackie Piper, & would love to hear from them. Please email me!!! Thanks so much, Joan Heck
Date: Monday 12th of November 2007
Name: Heather Orr VanMeter, Daughter of Hansford "Dan" Orr Ret USA
Email: heathervanmeter(at)sbcglobal.net
My position: 81st tactical fighter, in squadron 512 USAF
My years: 1956-1958?
Located now at: Rantoul IL, Retired
Message:
hello, I am looking for some buddies of my Dads, My parents will be married for 50 years in Dec 2008, we are looking for "Mike" Gousie, married to June, he was thier best man, and we are looking for Melvin Leroy Peterson of Minnesota, "Mike" was in the medic squadron but Melvin was in the squadron with dad, over the years they have lost touch and would like to reunite if possible
Date: Monday 1st of October 2007
Name: tom lokken
Email: tbones_1952(at)yahoo.com or tglokken(at)hotmail.com
My position: Air Traffic Controller, SSgt, AACS
My years: 1954-1957
Located now at: Escanaba, MI(summer) LeHigh Acres, FL (Dec-mid Apr)
Message:
In 1956 we won UK Baseball Championship. Am looking for any of my teammates. Fred Williamson, John Kirch, Bill DeMore, Buddy Wilmerton, Bob Hoover, Bill Trahan, Val Baroni, Pudgy Ford, Wesley Restler, Eduardo Torres, Pedro Gonzales, Joe Rex. I've forgottten two guys. A pitcher and a 1st baseman. Any help would be appreciated.
Date: Tuesday 18th of September 2007
Name: Merle L "Rob" Roberson
Email: smlroberson(at)comcast.net
My position: Lt, F84F pilot
My years: 1955-1959
Located now at: Fredericksburg, VA (retired)
Message:
My crew chief at Manston helped me assemble my Lotus 11 so I could race at Brands Hatch.
Date: Saturday 15th of September 2007
Name: SUSAN CHRISTIE
Email: rchrist749(at)embarqmail.com
My position:
My years: 1952
Located now at: Destin Florida
Message:
I am trying to locate a Ted DANSON DENSON DONSON DUNSON. He had a short relationship with my mother Flo Flossie Flewitt from Ipswich. He was stationed at Bentwaters or Woodbridge 1952. I require urgent information regarding this man, If anyone knew him or my mother or anyone with a name similar please contact me. I live in Florida.
Date: Saturday 15th of September 2007
Name: Dick Spera
Email: granees(at)aol.com
My position: SSGT on departure, 79th, 7546 Spt. Sqdn, 79th last My years: 9/53 to 8/56 Located now at: Raeford, NC, married 54 yrs to hometown girl
Message:
Really did enjoy my tour. Great guys to know & work with.
Came home one Christmas, got married, wife later joined me and we had a good time living on the base. Would like to hear from 1/lt Bob Miller, Randy Wolfcale, Joe Lear, Jesse Henry -- guys from Joe Lear's office 53 on. I'm 75 now and just hanging on to a decrepit condition.
Date: Sunday 02nd of September 2007
Name: John Dowd
Email: John_D8(at)verizon.net
My position: 2164 Comm Sq
My years: 1959-1963
Located now at: Florida
Message:
Great memories waitting to hear from anyone that we hung out with. (Trying to find John Montgomery, Jim Abruzzi or Gerald Achin)
Date: Wednesday 22nd of August 2007
Name: Susan Christie
Email: rchrist749#a#earthlink.net
My position:
My years:
Located now at:
Message:
I am looking for anyone who knew a Ted Danson stationed at RAF Bentwaters in early 1952 or if anyone remembers spending time with Flo Flossie Flewitt (my mother).
Date: Thursday 16th of August 2007
Name: Bill Tiley
Email: billtiley(at)aol.com
My position: Parachute Rigger, A/2C
My years: 1958-1961
Located now at: Woodbridge Hall, 13450 N. Piper Drive, Tucson, AZ 85755 Tel 520-245-9311
Message:
So many friends and good memories at RAF Woodbridge. Want to locate Ed Green, Jim Nelson, Huey Rascal, Gary Parker, Rod Rodrequez, Wimpy Thayer, Pete Richardson, Don Munsun, Mike Vedas, Roy (Jim) Thomas, Sgt. Berg.
Date: Thursday 16th of August 2007
Name: gerald neumann
Email: jerry265(at)comcast.net
My position: Unit Supply SSGT 79th FBS
My years: 1953--1957
Located now at: Retired, Cottage Grove, MN
Date: Thursday 16th of August 2007
Name: Ed Strickland
Email: estrick3(at)tampabay.rr.com
My position: F-84 crew chief, A/2C, 91FBS
My years: 1955-56
Located now at: 6644 S Duval Island Dr. Floral City, Fl
Message:
Looking for Paul Davidson from VA&OK also Carlisle Red Taylor from SC
Date: Thursday 16th of August 2007
Name: Eugene Tilden
Email: EFT71(at)aol.com
My position: Sentry Dog Handler,7546 Support Sqdn, Woodbridge
My years: 1955-1959 Located now at:
Message:
Looking for Cmsgt Emil Chando
Date: Friday 27th of July 2007
Name: Fred Arnett
Email: fred.arnett(at)comcast.net
My position:
My years:
Located now at:
Message:
Looking for anyone who knew my father, Leslie (Les) Allen Arnett. His rank while there was A/2C. I was born at Wimpole Park in 1955. We lived in Felixstowe on Seaton Road.
Date: Thursday 26th of July 2007
Name: Robert Hutchings
Email: tincan442(at)hotmail.com
My position: Airframe Repair A/2c 81st Maintenance, BW My years: 1951 1954
Located now at: Simpsonville, SC Retired
Message:
Good times and good friends. Would like to like to hear form any of the old gang before it's to late.
Date: Monday 23rd of July 2007
Name: DAVID A. MAURO
Email: davidamauro(at)comcast.net
My position: Son of a B-17 pilot
My years: 16 Dec. 44-12 June 45
Located now at: Naples, FL
Message:
I'm looking for any info about my father's squadron and bomb group. He piloted a B-17, flew 28 combat missions out of I believe Woodbridge AFB from Dec. 1944 until June 1945.
The only clue I have is a kitchen souvenir towel sent to my mother with Woodbridge circled and the words" I am here".
His name is John M. Mauro from Altoona, PA.
He was born in 1923 and died in 1995.
Thanks for your kind assistance.
Date: Friday 20th of July 2007
Name: Gerald K. Kirkpatrick (KIRK)
Email: akirk432(at)centurytel.net
My position: a/2c 81st Base supply & wharehouses 81SUPRON
My years: 1955-1957
Located now at: 296 Stonebridge Lane Ozark, Alabama 36360
Message:
Changing my e mail address from the one I put on in 2000. Like to hear from anyone stationed with me. Found Ken Endicott, Larry La Forest, Ed Kublic, Jack Stringer. Originally from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Retired in Alabama. "GREAT SITE"
Date: Thursday 19th of July 2007
Name: Bill Tiley
Email: billtiley(at)aol.com
My position: Parachute Rigger, A/2c
My years: 1958 - 1961
Located now at: Woodbridge Hall, 13450 N. Piper Dr. Tucson, AZ 85755
Message:
Looking for buddies: 20th FMS Pete Richardson, Chavez, Ed Greene, Ernest (Wimpy) Thayer, Henry J. (Jim) Nelson, Don Snyder, Willy Grossert, Charlie Brown, Don Munsun, Mike Vedas, Rodriquez.
Here's a message for Rick Quirk (email NINTHAF(at)aol.com but it fails for me)
Rick, maybe the reason that Sculthorpe website admiistrator didn't respond was because, like me, every time he answered, the emails were rejected. I sent you this reply, which was rejected:
Hello Rick,
I must say I can sympathise with the Sculthorpe website curator! It can be a VERY time-consuming 'hobby' and I certainly wouldn't volunteer to take it over !! :o)
Is this the site you found?
http://www.sculthorpe.org/index.html - hmmm... not a great Guestbook.
Or this?
http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Farm/4490/
Probably not this, but an interesting memory...
http://www.edp24.co.uk/Content/Features/SpookyNorfolk/asp/WestNorfolk/Sculthorpe.asp
This doesn't do it for you...
http://www.globalsecurity.org/wmd/facility/sculthorpe.htm
And this is probably for Brits...
http://www.forcesreunited.org.uk/namearchive/units/RAFNames/RAF-Sculthorpe.html
Basic history
http://www.raf.mod.uk/bombercommand/s27.html
This might be helpful
http://www.airweaassn.org/Library/Unclassified%20Pix/sculthorpe.htm
Anyway, I've just resurrected the FIND A BUDDY form on the Bentwaters site, so feel free to fill it in for your Sculthorpe search.
Go to http://twinbases.org.uk/findpeople/FindBud-form.htm
Regards
Linn
LINN BARRINGER
Woodbridge Suffolk
From: Tom & Flavia Lawson - Email Lawson at bribieisland.net
Sent: Friday, June 09, 2006 6:13 AM
My name is Tom (or Jock) Lawson and based, a looooong time ago at RAF Bentwaters. There may be some obscure possibility that a very good old buddy could be on your lists. I was at Bentwaters around 1948-49-50 and was attached to the Transport section under the control of W/O Connery. My job was feeding the new Vampires with kerosine.
My best mate was Paddy (John) MacCrudden a fiery Irishman who signed on for a further 3 years. Swede Shelley was another mate. We used to have a beer or two at the pub near the MT Section and being the young tearaway that I was then, dated a lass named Dorothy Crittenden whilst meeting the Land Army girls at the Pub on occasions.
We used the Jeep on the odd nite to shoot rabbits, avoiding W/O Connery on his way home from the Pub. Bad lads we were !!! We slept in the old Nissan Huts with I think, 20 guys to the billet, they were great days.
Paddy and I were once locked in the Land Army premises and had to spend a cold nite before the lady(?) in charge let us out.
My wife and I visited Bentwaters in 1982, then an American station, but barely recognised the place. I came to Oz in 1952 and, of course have heard no more from any RAF mates.
Would love to hear from anyone from those days,
Tommy Lawson
71 Endeavour Drive,
Banksia Beach, 4507
Bribie Island(a paradise)
Queensland,
Australia
E Mail lawson at bribieisland.net Best wishes to all
Date: Tuesday 24th of January 2006
Name: Tom Lokken
Email: tbones_1952 at yahoo.com
TwinBase job: Air Traffic Control(GCA) - A2C-SSgt - AACS
Twin Base years: Aug 54 - Aug 57
Located Now: Retired Gwinn, MI (May-Dec) Lehigh Acres, FL (Dec-Apr)
Message: Great years. Met and married my wife, Daphne Harper of Leiston. She was one of five daughters who all married GI's stationed at BW. Unfortunately she passed away in Oct 2005 after 48.5 wonderful years. One hilight - CES and AACS plated a benefit softball game in Lowestowe for the Fishermens Widows and Orphans Assoc. The Brits treated us just great as they usually did.Will stop now.
Runnin
Date: Wednesday 25th of January 2006
Name: Andy (Scotty) Coulter
Email: carkuke at optonline.net
TwinBase job: a/c svc. unit a/1c 81 supply bentwaters
Twin Base years: FEB 1958/MAR 1961
Located Now: west islip ny
Message: bentwaters was a good posting, being a scot.i was close to home.still keep in touch with sean dunne, Gary Fondren and Jerry Murphy. trying to locate a Pete Fitzpatrick .
Date: Friday 30th of December 2005
Name: Charles A. Reid
Email: charles(a)enviro-techconsultants.com
TwinBase job: Fist Sgt, Ground Training, SSgt, Shepherds Grove
Twin Base years: 1954-1958
Located Now: 1525 Circle Oak, Schertz, Texas 78154
Message: I'm looking for a SSgt. Gil Douglas, RAF Woodbridge same time period. Rode racing motorcycles
Date: Friday 23rd of December 2005
Name: JACK TAYLOR
Email: DLWEAV(a)AOL.COM
TwinBase job: WEATHER /A1C BENTWATERS/WOODBRIDGE
Twin Base years: 56-59
Located Now: COEUR D'ALENE ID
Message: JUST STUMBLED ACROSS THIS WONDERFUL WEB PAGE AFTER READING THE COMMENTS IT BRINGS BACK MANY MEMORIES, THE T33 CRASH, THE JATO TESTING OF THE ARRESTER CHAINS, LT DAY EJECTING OUT OF HIS F100 AT 900 FEET ON APPROaCH LANDING IN THE PINE TREES WITH HIS CHUTE HALF OPEN, WORKED BELOW THE CONTROL TOWER IN THE WEATHER STATION SO ALWAYS KNEW WHAT WAS GOING ON, ALSO ALL THE UFO SITINGS IN THE LATE 50S. WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM ANYONE IN THE 28TH WEATHER SQ.
From: Bill Double
Email:
Bowdod (a) aol.com
Sent: Friday, November 25, 2005 7:54 PM
Hello Linn,
love your site and often log on!
I was employed (as Business Manager) at the USAF Officers' Club Bentwaters from 1953 to 1959 when I emigrated to the US - ever hear from any civilians from about that time? I never see much in the news from personnel who were there at that time either (guess we're too old!).
My wife and I just came back from a visit to Suffolk, I had a look around Bentwaters and honestly, didn't recognise anything! Our daughter, who lives in Suffolk just purchased one of the old base houses at Woodbridge base, they have re-modelled them and are very nice.
Be wonderful if anyone there remembers me, Bill Double, but after 45 years it's probably not possible, best wishes to you and yours!! (e mail bowdod (a) aol.com)
Monday 07/04/2005 6:46:13pm
Name Charles A. Reid
Email charles-at-enviro-techconsultants.com
B/W yrs From 1955 through 1958
B/W job First Sgt ABG, Headquarters
Now at 1525 Circle Oak, Schertz, Texas 78154
Message: I have always wanted to look up some of my many friends
at the Grove. We lived in Diss for one year and in Private Housing,
just off the base, for three years. I hunted and fished more than
I could stand. It was a great assignment.
Thursday 06/09/2005 1:39:10am
Name Gerald A. Neumann
Email jerry265-at-comcast.net
B/W yrs Aug 1953 to Jan 1957 79th F B S
B/W job Tsgt Supply
Now at Ret. Cottage Grove MN
Message [no message was left]
Sunday 06/05/2005 6:11:04pm
Name Frisk, William
Email rfrisk-at-cox.net
B/W yrs 52 -55
B/W job 79 ftr sqdn radar fire control
Now at destin fl retired
Message [no message was left]
Friday 06/03/2005 7:55:02pm
Name Al Woods
Email captal-at-pdq.net
B/W yrs '54-'57
B/W job Ground Radio, 81st Comm. Sqdn.
Now at Retired in Texas
Message Arrived as A2C, left as SSgt. We maintained the AP's
and fire department's radios, and drove the alert truck with
the sound system.
Anybody remember the aircraft arresting system tests (dragging
big chains along the runway), using a six-by-six equipped with
JATO bottles and driven a by a second lieutenant, as the guinea
pig? I was there!
Thursday 06/02/2005 7:31:57pm
Name Bill Duncan
Email tilbil63114-at-aol.com
B/W yrs 1954 to 1957
B/W job electronic fuel control tech F86D S/Sg
Now at Retired
Message Came to b/w with the old 87th FIS in Dec 1954, later
became the 512th. The best years of my life. Anyone remember
my red 56 Ford Zephyr convertible on the base? Love to hear
from anyone from that era.
Monday 05/23/2005 8:51:24pm
Name Mary Francis Davis
Email maryfrancisdavis-at-tiscali.co.uk
B/W yrs 1951-1952
B/W job not sure
Now at don't know
Message I'm looking for a man who was in his early 20's in 51-52,
stationed at Bentwaters. His name is James Richmond Wilhite, and
he's from Richmond, California, USA. Any news about him would be
appreciated by my friend.
Thank you.
Mary Davis
Thursday 04/14/2005 8:06:10pm
Name Jack Shaw
Email shirleysadler_9(at)msn.com
B/W yrs 1954 1959
B/W job P O L
Now at Retired Minnesota
Message I married an English girl from Ipswich. We are coming
up to 50 years marriage. We loved England; came back 60 to 64
Fairford AFB Wilts.
Tuesday 03/08/2005 2:01:00am
Name John Dowd
Email Flashj1-at-aol.com
B/W yrs 1959 thru 1963
B/W job 2164th Comm Gp
Now at Tampa, Fl
Message Was stationed at South Ruislip 1959 then got transferred
to Woodbridge 1959-1961, Bentwaters (1962-1963 and Chicksands (1973-1976)
Best man was John Montgomery. Still married to the same beautiful
English LADY (42 years).
Sunday 02/13/2005 4:07:58pm
Name Dan Curtis
Email dcurtis3789-at-charter.net
B/W yrs 1952/53
B/W job Mechanic
Now at
Message [no message left]
Saturday 02/05/2005 6:59:27pm
Name Ed Strickland
Email estrick3-at-tampabay.rr.com
B/W yrs 1956-57
B/W job 91st FRS c/c F-84
Now at Floral City, Fl
Message I enjoyed England and the trips to London. I would like
to find Donald Paul Davidson and Carlisle Red Taylor both were
in the 91st Sq.
Wednesday 02/02/2005 2:34:46am
Name Denny Turner
Email poppafat-at-cox.net
B/W yrs 1955-1957
B/W job NCOIC 81st FBSqdn Radio Shop
Now at Retired in Abilene, Texas
Message Came to Bentwaters from Shepherd's Grove to become Radio
Shop NCOIC. Worked with a great goup of young men. Went to Field
Maintenance Radio Shop after being replaced as NCOIC by MSGT Gibbs.
Lived in Ipswich.
Sunday 01/02/2005 10:03:39am
Name Paula - looking for Ray Kelly
Email findpaula(a)yahoo.co.uk
B/W yrs 1955-57 (Possibly)
B/W job unknown
Now at n/a
Wrote I am attempting to trace USAF serviceman Ray Kelly, who
was stationed around Bury St Edmunds as a young man aged 18,
in 1955. He used to frequent a coffe shop in the the town.
Was that with you? Do you have any recollection of Ray/mond
Kelly in 1955/57? Any information gratefully received.
Many thanks,
Paula
Saturday 01/01/2005 2:43:05pm
Name Joan (Heck) Morris
Email jfranmorris(a)hotmail.com
B/W yrs 1958-1961
B/W job Military dependent, taught kindergarten
Now at Brookville, Indiana USA
Wrote Glad to have found this site. I was totally amazed to see
my father's picture in the '59 81st TFW yearbook. I also saw
many airmen's pictures, some of whom I was friends with. Would
like to hear from anyone who remembers me. Lived on Bentwaters,
but also went to school in Munich part of the time. I have wonderful
memories, and also ties with England through my mother's side
of the family. Thanks. Joan
Saturday 12/25/2004 3:13:13pm
Name Nancy Taylor Woods
Email woodsnt(a)hotmal.com
B/W yrs Father (1952)
B/W job
Now at
Wrote My Dad, James Earl Taylor was stationed at Bentwaters/Woodbridge
at least in 1952. Anyone know him? He was an air policeman. Now
deceased. Thanks.
Tuesday 11/23/2004 11:27:02pm
Name Tommy Lawson
E-Mail lawson(a)bribieisland.net
B/W years: around 1947
Rank/Job: AC2 Driver refueller
Now: Bribie Island Qld. Australia
Love to make contact with Paddy {John} McCrudden, Swede Shelley
and other guys from the MT Sect at Bentwaters when it was RAF.
Maybe Dorothy Ritter from Woodbridge?
Monday 11/22/2004 3:25:59pm
Name Jo Jennings
E-Mail jo(a)thomaskearney.co.uk
B/W years: n/a
Rank/Job: n/a
Now: UK
JACK FLEENER - does anyone remember this name please from the
early 1950's. He was stationed in Sculthorpe at the end of 1951
but then moved around Suffolk and Norfolk bases with, I believe,
the 47th bomb wing - but not sure. Also believe he was a Sgt
or Master Sgt. I am trying to trace anything about him please
as he was my father. Any help really appreciated before it is
too late if he is still alive. Thank you so much.
Monday 11/08/2004 0:11:03am
Name Darrell Thorsell
E-Mail dethor(a)sbcglobal.net
B/W years: 1951 - 1954
Rank/Job: A-1C Aircraft crew chief
Now: Meade, Kansas
Message: I have just discovered this web page and would like to
hear from some of my old buddies it they are still living.
Saturday 10/30/2004 3:21:22am
Name Frederick W. Knippel
E-Mail f1red2.knip3pel4(a)juno.com
B/W years: Bentwaters 1958, 1959
Rank/Job: A/2c 64550 SupplyClerk, Det. 2 605th Com
Now: New Mexico
Message: Had fab fifteen months at Bentwaters. Won two trophies
fot Thursday night bowling league championship in 1958. Left
in Sep. 1959 when changed from 605th Com Sq to 7519th Com Sq
under 3rd Com Grp. Also had fab fifteen months up at Sculthorpe
from 1957, 1958 prior to Bentwaters but best part of tour was
eighteen months over at Molesworth 1955 to 1957 where I met
my wife to be. Retired in 1975 and sad to say never could get
back to England as did fall in love with English girl and the
country.
Visited there in 1998, 2000, 2002 and 2004 and am now planning
my 2006 trip as late wife still has family in Kettering, Northamptonshire.
Never had a complaint with people, country or weather. Bad part
is that so many years have past that names can not be remembered
at this time.
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: 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
Tuesday 09/07/2004 11:33:11pm
Name Ray McCullum
E-Mail wenray1937(at)yahoo.com
B/W years: 1955 to 1959
Rank/Job: Msgt Ret
Now: Minnesota
Message: Great site. Today I received a great book from my brother-in-law
who lives in one of the base houses at Bentwaters (Wacker Field
Road) - the history of Bentwaters & Woodbridge by Norman
Rose. Very interesting.
Wednesday 08/25/2004 3:29:46pm
Name Richard G. Hennessy
E-Mail snook4(a)bellsouth.net
B/W years: 1953-1956
Rank/Job: Lt./Pilot
Now: PO Box 3130, Vero Beach, FL 32964
Message: 91st FTR Sqdn was my first/best outfit.
First son born in England. Played my last football game (QB)
at Bentwaters. Some fine memories. Dave Clardy and wife,
Jill, still best friends and communicate weekly. Retired from
American Airlines in 1990.
Sunday 07/25/2004 3:45:23am
Name Ben Cardoza
E-Mail BenCardoza(a)aol.com
B/W years: 1954 - 1958
Rank and Job: S/Sgt Armament
Now: West Sacramento, Ca
Message: Was with that wonderful outfit; the 512th Fighter Interceptor
Squadron at Bentwaters and Woodbridge. Flew F86D's through all
that lousy weather. We lived in Felixstowe by the sea, a town I
still love. Had two kids born at Wimpole Park. Enjoyed England
very much, still have friends there. Cheerio.
Wednesday 07/07/2004 9:02:22pm
Name Roger Hempel, son of Forrest. R Hempel
E-Mail rch(a)rchpictures.eclipse.co.uk
B/W years: Sept 54 -April 58
Rank and Job: T/Sgt Supply?
Now: now passed on
Message: I am son of above trying to get my sons an American passport,
I have records from National Personnel Records Centre but need
records for when I worked for USAF on South Ruislip in 1966/67.
Base closed some time ago. Any idea where to go to?
Sunday 06/13/2004 1:15:39pm
Name Edwin L . Wilkinson
E-Mail lab2763(a)comcast.net
B/W years: Jan. 1952 until Dec. 1954
Rank and Job: A/1C Personnel
Now: Glenolden, Pa
Message: I registered a couple pf years ago but have since changed
servers.
New Server lab2763(a)comcast.net
Monday 05/03/2004 10:52:02am
Name Joe Kusoda
B/W years: 1953 until November 1959
Rank and Job: Hydraulics, 81st FMS
Now:
Message: Hello Linn,
My name is Joe Kosuda. I was stationed at Bentwaters in 1955 until
November 1959. I was in Hydraulics with the 81st Field Maintenance
Squadron. Would be happy to hear from you. Roy Cantey keeps me
informed. I married a girl from Lowestoft, Suffolk. Do you know
anybody who married Lowestoft girls.
Thanks, Joe
[on 22 October 2006, I heard that Joe had passed away on 10 October 2005 - Linn Barringer]
Friday 04/30/2004 5:41:37pm
Name Bruce Rosenberg
E-Mail b.l.rosenberg(a)att.net
B/W years: 1955-1958
Rank and Job: A1C Sight and Radar Mechanic, Nuclear
Now: 23 N Chelsea Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 0840
Message: I can be reached at (609) 345-4712. I would like to contact:
James Dinwiddie, Douglas Hassler, John "Smiley" Burnette,
Floyd Higgins, Albert Segal, Jerry "Slim" Phillips, Maurice
Castonguay, ? Monroe, and any other buddy at Bentwaters. I have
the addresses of Kenneth Burt (Bentwaters) and Charles "Chuck" Parsons
(Woodbridge) who were there from '55 to '58.
Sunday 04/04/2004 1:55:02am
Name Rick Quirk
E-Mail ninthaf(a)aol.com
B/W years:
Rank and Job: A1C Air Operations
Now: California
Message: Not sure I should be signing this guest book as I was
stationed at RAF Sculthorpe 1952-1953. However, how pleased & surprised
I was to come across the Douglas House! For years I've wondered
if it still existed. For a buck a night, the rooms were most
welcome. One feature not mentioned was the FOOD FARE at the D-House!
It was unbelievable with every type of meat, side dish and dessert
imaginable. The desserts alone were displayed on 2 tables the
size of ping-pong tables!It was permissable to take a date for
dinner and it was always a kick to see their eyes light up at
such awesome food offerings.What memories.
Monday 03/29/2004 1:37:11am
Name Grover C. %22Davy%22 Crocker
E-Mail davy(a)personalcomputer.net
B/W years: 55/58
Rank and Job: Lt./ Sabre Pilot
Now: Kerrville, TX
Message: I would like to hear from anyone in the 78th. Sqdn.
during that time.
Grover (Davy)
Tuesday 03/09/2004 4:53:28am
Name THOMAS R. WHITE
E-Mail t6006white(a)sbcglobal.net
B/W years: 1954 to 1957 RAF SHEPARD GROVE
Rank and Job: A/2c Housing(Linnen Exchange)
Now:
Message: I was asign to the 81st Fighter Bomber Wing, 7519th
at RAF Station Shepard Grove.Just East of Bury St.Edmound. AT
the Grove was the 78th.FBOMRON.
Saturday 02/28/2004 8:13:22pm
Name Perry Costas
E-Mail aqueduck(a)msn.com
B/W years: Bentwaters 1956-59
Rank and Job: A/1C Instrument Mechanic
Now: Manassas, VA
Message: I was initially with the 91st Fighter Bomber Sq. and then
moved over to the 81st Field Maint. Sq. Was one of the team that
went to Bergstrom AFB, Texas in 1959 to pick up the new/used F-101's
from SAC. Big change from the F-84F hog. Many good times were spent
in Ipswich at the Lord Palmerston Pub and occasional trips to London.
Don't miss the quonset huts, parafin stoves, the trek to the latrine,
middle of the night alerts, and the bad weather.
Email me Updates: No
Tuesday 02/24/2004 8:27:07pm
Name James (Jimmy) Elsener
E-Mail
B/W years: Bentwaters 1952/54
Rank and Job: Medic
Now:
Message: Trying to find James (Jimmy) Elsener, or any one who
knows of his whereabouts. Contact me, Sue, at andy(a)diver15.freeserve.co.uk
Saturday 01/24/2004 2:57:07pm
Name Morton C. Mumma III
E-Mail mortonmiii(a)msn.com
B/W years: 1957-60
Rank and Job: Captain, OpsO, 91TFS; WgTrngO, 81TFW
Now: Retired, Chester & Virginia Beach, VA
Message: Delighted to find the site and will pass its URL to
old Bentwaters friends. Thank you to all involved in building & maintaining
the site.
Saturday 01/17/2004 3:08:47am
Name Ronald & Shirley York nee Jennings
E-Mail ronyork(a)pctribe.com
B/W years: 1954-1958
Rank and Job: Staff SGT. Engine Shop
Now: Los Angeles, California
Message: Would love to hear from anyone from the 512th. FIS
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: 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.
Saturday, December 20, 2003 9:45 PM
Name: joseph kosuda
B/W years: November 1955 to 1959
Message: Linn, thank you so much for all the info on Bentwaters.
I was in the 81st Field Maint. Sqdn. My wife is from Lowestoft.
Had some good times there.
[Joseph's obituary is now posted here.]
Wednesday 12/17/2003 4:19:51am
Name John M. MacDonald
E-Mail MikeDOG333(a)AOL.COM
B/W years: Feb 56 to Nov or Dec 57
Rank and Job: A/1c Control tower
Now: 251 E. Park, Wheaton, Il.
Message: I stumbled onto this site researching the Rendlesham
UFO Incident. I was transferred from Bentwaters to 1264-1 AACS
at Woodbridge and was there until Feb 59. We had our UFO incidents
at Bentwaters in 56. An exciting and fun time.
Saturday 12/13/2003 7:12:01am
Name Danny Wills
E-Mail danno57(a)olynet.com
B/W years: 1959-63 & 1979-90
Rank and Job: Flight Facilities Clerk, First Sergeant
Now: Montesano, WA
Message: Served two great tours at Cripple Creek, first time
around I was the Flight Facilities Clerk in the 2164th Comm
Sq, came back to the 2164th in 1979 as First Sgt to the finest
group of folks in the Air Force. Still in touch with Colonel
Tony Cossa, Teddy Clarke, Phil Jankey, Frank Bartlett and Bob
Abshire. Now retired and living the good life just 19 miles
from the Pacific and 85 miles from Mount Rainier looking beautiful
with its fresh snow.
Sunday 11/23/2003 0:30:50am
Name Lynn S.Charles
E-Mail lcharle9(a)bellsouth.net
B/W years: 1955 to 1958
Rank and Job: A/2 F-86- D Crew chief No. 151
Now: Valdosta, Ga
Message: The best years of my life was at Bentwaters and the "Rainbow
Pub" I worked on the flight line as a F-86-D crew chief.
Capt. Roy Swagart was the Maint. Officer. Great Guy! Tuff but
good! I transfered to Sembach with the 512th and returned to
the states in 1959. I retired from the AF as a M/Sgt at Moody
AFB, Ga in 1976. I would like to hear from anyone that went
to Sembach with the 512th.
Thursday 11/20/2003 7:54:23pm
Name Thomas (Tom) Thompson
E-Mail ttoml(a)tc3net.com
B/W years: 1944-1945
Rank and Job: T/Sgt. B-24 Engineer
Now: Retired
Message: The Woodbridge Airfield was a welcome sight for our
badly damaged B-24 returning from a mission on the continent.
Sunday 10/19/2003 4:31:18pm
Name Ed Bertschy
E-Mail eellbee(a)earthlink.net
B/W years: 57-63
Rank and Job: Dependant
Now: Tucson AZ
Message: Wonderful site. Does anyone know if the old Bentwaters
Elementary is still standing? I saw no pictures on the site.
It was a rattletrap collection of Nissen huts. My teachers
were Peggy Petit and Jim Hansen.
Thursday 10/16/2003 3:54:38am
Name Barbara Hawkins nee Baldry
E-Mail britagt(a)msn.com
B/W years: Bentwaters 1955-60
Rank and Job: worked in the PX,then at Wattisham 1960-
Now: Tempe Arizona
Message: Have got emails from a few people who were at Wattisham
1960-64, it is a thrill to make contact.
This is a new Email
address.
This site is terrific !!
Saturday 10/04/2003 10:56:17pm
Name Edwin L. Wilkinson
E-Mail lab2763(a)comcast.net
B/W years: Feb 52 - Dec 54
Rank and Job: A 1/C Personel 81st Com. Sq
Now: Glenolden, Pa
Message: Love my time in England. Would like to hear from anyone
who was there when I was.
Friday 09/19/2003 11:26:26pm
Name Richard
E-Mail Acarna(a)eurobell.co.uk
B/W years: Woodbridge School
Rank and Job:
Now: Anna Valley hampshire
Message: Can we have a picture of the F101 Voodoo That kept
us awake on approach over the school. Enjoyed the Cadet visits
to Woodbridge and Bentwaters C1954-59. Set me on a career as
a technician in the RAF.
From: Jackie
Philips
Sent: Monday, September 01, 2003 4:49 PM
My dad, Tom Stewart, is on the
far right of this picture. He doesn't remember the names of
the other men. Tom was at Bentwaters from 1955-Dec 1957. The
picture was either 1956-7.
Can anyone help with the other names?
Thanks,
Jackie Philips
Sunday 07/13/2003 5:27:01pm
Name Bill Kayes
E-Mail WKayes(a)aol.com
B/W years: 1959-1964
Rank and Job: A2c 81st transportation
Now: North Carolina
Message: Just like to say hi to everyone who was there at this
time. Have been back a few times very quiet!
Wednesday 07/09/2003 9:43:51pm
Name Tom Stewart
E-Mail mtjtstewart(a)aol.com
B/W years: 1955-1957
Rank and Job: Airman 1st class, Air police
Now: Kings Park ,NY
Message: I would like to hear from anyone that served with me.
Friday 06/13/2003 4:27:54am
Name Fred W. Knippel
E-Mail f1red2.knip3pel4(a)juno.com
B/W years: April 1958-Sept 1959
Rank and Job: A2C Unit Supply
Now: Retired, New Mexico
Message: Was assigned to Det. 2, 605th Comm Sqdn. Also was part
time sub driver for comm people working off base at crypto site.
Had old Kaiser Manhatten car which rolled once returning from
Yarmouth. Anybody remember being in 605th?
Saturday 05/03/2003 12:31:32am
Name Sandra Nyberg
E-Mail sanberg1(a)hotmail.com
Message: I am looking for anyone who was at Shepherds Grove
AFB from 1952-1955 and knew a Manuel (Manny) Mercado. He was
in the 7519th Sqadron and his photo is on page 77 of the Grove
Album.
Friday 05/02/2003 6:37:28pm
Name Bert Boulay
E-Mail bertb00(a)adelphia.net
B/W years: mid-1958 to Jun'60
Rank and Job: Airman 2nd/F101 Radar Tech
Now: East Sandwich, Massachusetts
Message: Did a Google search for Bentwaters and found all these
great links and memories. Especially the old Quonset Huts, before
the "Modern" barracks, with the long cold walk in
the morning fog to the shower hut!!!
Friday 05/02/2003 6:29:46pm
Name Thomas R. White
E-Mail t6006white(a)sbcglobal.net
B/W years: Dec 1954 to Sept 1957
Rank and Job: A2c AIO an Maint. supply an Linnen EX
Now: Palmsale CA.
Message: It is nice to see pics of the old Grove. And in Stanton,
the small village.
Friday 05/02/2003 4:04:33am
Name Ben Saiz
E-Mail bsaiz(a)cia-g.com
B/W years: April 1955 ---May 1958
Rank and Job: A3C--A1C - Parachute Rigger ---81st FMS
Now: Ramah, New Mexico
Message: 67 years old now, live alone at my ranch in Western
N.M. I returned to RAF Wethersfield in 62 from there to Viet
Nam in 66 and back to RAF Lakenheath 67-70. Would like to hear
from anyone that was at RAF Bentwaters same time I was there.
Thank you for this great page, just came to me on my Email...
Thursday 05/01/2003 0:00:12am
Name George Marion
E-Mail ghmj(a)mindspring.com
B/W years: October,54 to March,56
Rank and Job: A/1C machinist
Now: RHODE ISLAND
Message: Just discovered this web site.
Fantastic.
Thursday 03/06/2003 0:38:53am
Name Carl Hamilton
E-Mail golfisgood4me(a)aol.com
B/W years Woodbridge 1958-1961
Rank and Job A/2C Aircraft Sheet Metal, 20th FMS
Now: Retired, Hampton Virginia
Message I was with the 20th Field Maintance on location in the
years of 1958-1961. It really was the best years of my life.
I was young, dumb and ready for anything. On the base we supported
the 79th and I worked with a great group of guys. Off base it
was the best assignment a young guy could have. After two years
I met and married the girl of my dreams and I must say we are
still married. I could write a book on an England assignment.
Maybe one day I will. There are a lot of people I am looking
for, and I have some pictures of friends at the time to put
on this file. They will come soon, but until then. Thanks for
the website and to all who read it.
Tuesday 02/11/2003 6:00:36pm
Name: William "Jack" Lawrie
E-Mail: law187(a)charter.net
B/W yrs: 1951-52 & 1965-66
Rank: SMSGT (Retired)
Now: : Klamath Falls, Oregon
Message: Great website: I was also at Shepherds Grove 1952-55;
Wethersfield 1959-61; Woodbridge 1962-63 and Lakenheath 1966-68.
My wife of 50 years is from Ipswich. My eleven years in UK were
great.
Saturday 01/25/2003 9:13:16pm
Name: Floyd D. Kracke
E-Mail: redroady(a)webtv.net
B/W yrs: 1951-1954
Rank: S/SGT now M/SGT USAF Ret.
Now: : Retired living in Puyallup,Wa.
Message: During my 38 month tour I was assigned to the 81st
Fld. Maint. Sqdn.My primary duty was at the jet engine test
cell.
Tuesday 01/07/2003 3:47:10pm
Name: Roy Cantey
E-Mail: rcantey(a)juno.com
B/W yrs: 1952-1956 1957-1961
Rank: S/SGT.
Now: : Goldsboro,NC
Message: Weapons Loading
79th FBS &78 FS
Saturday 12/21/2002 7:43:28am
Name: Steve Franklin
E-Mail: macdummy(a)montanasky.net
B/W yrs: Shepherd's Grove 78th FBS 58-59
Rank: S/Sgt
Now: : Eureka, Montana
Message: Linn: You've done a great job with this site. Congratulations.
Saturday 12/14/2002 7:52:06pm
Name: alan grose
E-Mail: alanroberta(a)tnni.net
B/W yrs: 1951 1952
Rank: airman is class
Now: : florida usa
Message: I was the last RAF airman to leave Bentwaters when
it was handed over to the USAF.
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: : 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.
Friday 12/06/2002 6:51:14pm
Name: Tim Butler
E-Mail: tim.m.butler(a)ntlworld.com
B/W yrs: 1950's
Rank: Master Sergeant
Message: Trying to trace some info on my Father, David Butler,
who I am led to believe was a Master Sargeant in the base police
at Bentwaters, around the middle 1950's.
He was from somwhere in New Jersey. Sorry about it being so
vague.
The only other info I have is that he was based at Westover
in the States in the 814th Air Group.
Can anybody help me?
Tuesday 12/03/2002 10:07:00pm
Name: Harland E. Zell
E-Mail: hm.zell(a)juno.com
B/W yrs: 1951 to 1954
Rank: SSgt(then) Retired 1970 MSGT
Now: : Hazelwood, Mo (St Louis)
Message: I joined the 81st at Kirtland in Nov 1949, moved to
Larson AFB, Wa (Moses Lake) and went to England with the wing
on the USS Mourice Rose. Spent from Aug 51 to Oct 52 at Bentwaters
and then was sent to the Grove TDY to run Commercial Transportation
Office there. Left back on the Upshire in Aug 54. Had a super
time in England, loved the people (old and young) Really more
the young feminine gender. They (all of them) where very nice
to me. I'd love to make a trip back there sometime, God willing.
Thursday 11/28/2002 1:44:15am
Name: Donald E. Rice
E-Mail: donmarrice(a)yahoo.com
B/W yrs: 1951-54
Rank: Then Lt. now L/col Retired
Now: : Portland, Oregon
Message: F86A pilot Moses Lake to Bentwaters 1951-54...best
years of my career. Great pilots, crew chiefs and support personnel.
Thanks Linn for your efforts in bringing back good memories
!!
Tuesday 11/26/2002 2:05:04am
Name: Al Woods
E-Mail: captal(a)pdq.net
B/W yrs: 1954-1957
Rank: SSgt
Now: : Texas
Message: I was a ground radio technician in the 81st Comm Squadron
at Bentwaters, which became 81st Operations Sq. Married (and
still married to) Margaret (nee Pope) of Ipswich. Retired as
an E-8.
Thursday 11/21/2002 7:16:35pm
Name: MARK FLOCKHART
E-Mail: markflockhart(a)cox.net
B/W yrs: 1966-1969
Rank: CMSGT
Now: : YORKTOWN, VA
Message: HAVE MANY FOND MEMORIES OF MY DAYS AT BENTWATERS,
AND LIVING AT WOODBRIDGE BASE
Thursday 11/21/2002 4:01:11am
Name: Lonnie Collins
E-Mail: LOCOLLINS(a)PBTCOMM.NET
B/W yrs: Woodbridge May 1952 - Oct 1953
Rank: A/1C, SSgt
Now: : Gilbert(Near Columbia, SC.
Message: Have the 1953 Yearbook as a
PPS Slide Show
Sunday 11/03/2002 0:21:56am
Name: Robert E Warren (GOV)
E-Mail: vawarrens(a)naxs.net
B/W yrs: Woodbridge 1952 to Dec 1954
Rank: Rank fluctuated between A/1c and A/2c
Now: : Southwest Va.
Message: I cant begin to tell you how much I enjoyed being
in jolly old England, being at Woodbridge and being in the 79
FBS.
Friday 10/25/2002 11:02:21pm
Name: Harland E. Zell
E-Mail: hm.zell(a)juno.com
B/W yrs: 1951-1954
Rank: SSgt
Now: : Hazelwood, (St Louis) Mo
Message: Surfing thru the guest book and the dates of others
being there, makes me a real oldie. I joined the 81st in Albuquerque
in 1949, went to Moses Lake in 1950 and to Bentwaters in 1951.
I was assigned to the Hq 81st M&S Gp, Commerial Transportation
Section. Was detached to Shepherds Grove in 1952 to run the
shop there. Those were the years. I retired in 1970 as a MSg
and again in 1987 from Civil Service. I have been enjoying some
of the reunions of the Grovers, Bentwaters etc.
Friday 10/25/2002 5:58:40am
Name: James F. Short Jr.
E-Mail: JShort727(a)aol.com
B/W yrs: 1955 to 1958
Rank: Dependent
Now: : Memphis(Germantown),Tn.
Message: My Father was
81st FMS Squadron Commander. He passed
away in 1970. I am interested in pictures of the C-47 and T-33
aircraft showing serial numbers and squadron color markings
on nose,etc. My father came up with the markings and had them
applied. I would like to build models of all aircraft during
that period and need references. Any photos that you would
share with me would be returned. F-84 pictures would also be
helpful. Thank you.
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: : 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.
Sunday 10/20/2002 7:17:45pm
Name: Rosemary Dack
E-Mail: Dottyrosie(a)Msn.com
Rank: He was a chef
Now: : America
Message: Looking for Leonard Simion Rankin in RAF Bentwaters
or Sutton Hoo year 1954 1957 or thereabouts.
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: : 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 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: : 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: : 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 08/21/2002 4:45:35pm
Name: Mary Merchant / nee Mary Dickerson
E-Mail: Maswich(a)aol.com
B/W yrs: 1959 - 1965
Now: : 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: : 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: : snowbird, dont stay in one place to long.
Tuesday 08/06/2002 1:36:31pm
Name: Larry LaForest
E-Mail: YooperI(a)aol.com
B/W yrs: 1955-1959
Rank: A/1c
Now: : Delavan, WI 53115
Message: Was in 81st Supply Sqdn. Drop me an email if you know
me.
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: : 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.
Tuesday 07/16/2002 3:43:29am
Name: Patrick M Williamson
E-Mail: neptunepet(a)aol.com
B/W yrs: RAF 1948 - until closure
Rank: Corporal in Orderly Room under Sgt "Tex"Whitlow
Now: : Windermere Florida
Message: I was stationed at Bentwaters during the Berlin Air
Lift, when the base was used to park other aircraft to free
transport space. I was one of the last 10 RAF men to leave Bentwaters
when it was closed to build a new base for the United States
Airforce.
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: : 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: : Gig Harbor, Washington
Message: nice site, seen lots of things I remembered.
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: : 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
Sunday 06/23/2002 6:31:29pm
Name: Al Wurst
E-Mail: wurstaj(a)lycos.com
B/W yrs: 1955-1958
Rank: A/1C
Now: : Ridgefield, New Jersey (retired)
Message: Assigned to 81st Supply Sqdn. Then to 81st Hqs. Sqdn.
Lived in hut with Tom Boesch, Tony Ornellas, and Phil Friona.The
three years spent at Bentwaters was one of the best times of
my life.
Friday 06/21/2002 7:19:05pm
Name: Phil Chavin
E-Mail: pchavin(a)yahoo.com
B/W yrs: At B/W briefly'55; then Shep.Grove
Rank: E2-E3-E4(A/1C) during my years in England, '55-'57
Now: : Europe
Message: After only days at Bentwaters, assigned to Shepherds
Grove, still in 81st FBWing. Returned for brief duty visits
to B/W Finance Office when 1Lt/Capt.(much later Lt.Gen.)Blanton
was Finance Officer at B/W.
Friday 06/21/2002 3:32:55pm
Name: Dan E. Scott
E-Mail: danscott305(a)msn.com
B/W yrs: Shepherds Grove 51-53
Rank: TSgt - Crew Chief F-65 92ns Ftr. Sqdn
Now: : Natalia, Texas
Message: I am happy that someone has thought enough to start
a site for the 81st. It was a great assignment and experience
for me to have been a part of such a unit.
Tuesday 06/18/2002 0:21:04am
Name: Herb Fair
E-Mail: hfair(a)atlantic.net
B/W yrs: 1953-1956
Rank: E-4
Now: : Bradenton, Florida
Message: I would like to make contact with anyone who served
with the 81st Motor Vehicle Squadron during that time.
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: : 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 .
Sunday 06/09/2002
6:52:37pm
Name: Bill Lamming
E-Mail: duke455(a)attb.com
B/W yrs: 1951
Rank: Pvt.
Now: : Retired. Rancho cordova Ca.
Message: I WAS ONE OF THREE AIRMEN THAT CAME FROM Burtonwood
to open the base. One was Cpl Mundy. The Col there was Lt Col
Cealers. Can't spell his name right. We also opened Woodbridge
& Bury St. Edmunds Base.
Saturday 06/01/2002 2:41:33am
Name: Harry George Wright
E-Mail: amyl33(a)juno.com
B/W yrs: Woodbridge 1957---1959
Rank: CrewChief 78th FBSq. F-84F's and 101 Voodoo's.
Now: : 60 Oakwood Court,Dallas, Georgia 30157
Message: Nicknamed "Peaches " at Sculthorpe and Shepherds Grove.
Favorite place was "Queens" in Gt.Yarmouth and London.The "Castle"
in Norwich and the Acle straight.
Monday 05/20/2002 8:42:06pm
Name: John Reed
E-Mail: jrlives1(a)juno.com
City/Country: Springfield Oh, USA
Message: Was at B/w,w/B for 51/2 years. Greatest time of my
AF career
Monday 05/20/2002 10:04:43pm
Name: Wendell Wise
E-Mail: bbuddy(a)aol.com
City/Country: Amelia, Ohio/USA
Message: Was station at Shepherd Grove in 7519th Air Police
in 1955 - 56
Year 2001
Tim
Butler
I am trying to trace any information on my father, David W.
Butler who was stationed at Bentwaters during the 1950's. I
believe he was a Master Sergeant in the base Police.
I would like to know anything about him, who his friends were/are
and if there are any of his relations remaining anywhere, other
than me.
He was based at Westover air base at the 814th Air Base Group
in the States. I think his number was AF33783765.
I was born in April '57 and although I have a couple of pictures
of him from that time I have no other information. He 'married'
(although known as "Mrs Butler" I have no evidence
of a wedding ceremony) my mother, who was at the time, the local
Nurse. Her maiden name was Sheila Morley.
Vic
Mitrisin, I have a couple of Bentwaters names for you (1954-1957):
Charles "Chuck" Preuss - Chuck and I went thru basic
training at Sampson AFB (upstate New York - near the Finger
Lakes), then attended Radio/Radar Maintenence Tech School at
Scott AFB Belleville, Illinois, near St. Louis MO - I beleive
he was from Meadeville, Pennsylvania.
S/SGT Denny Turner - Denny was TDY at Shepherds Grove for several
months and worked out of our flight line COMSHOP - big guy
, I think he was from Texas.
Thanks,
Vic Mitrisin
Robert
G. [Bob] Atkinson Bentwaters, April 1951 to April 1954,
Corporal to SSGT during my time at Bentwaters.
Now:
9520 2nd Street SE, #11
Lake Stevens, WA 98258
425-335-0666
7506 Air Support Squadron April 1951 to October 1951 when I
was transferred to the 81st Supply Squadron. Returned to the
States in April 1954. Retired from USAF April 1972. I would
love to hear from anyone who may remember me.
Louis MO
- I beleive he was from Meadeville, Pennsylvania.
S/SGT Denny Turner - Denny was TDY at Shepherds Grove for several months and
worked out of our flight line COMSHOP - big guy , I think he was from Texas.
Thanks,
Vic Mitrisin
Robbyn L. Hill hillsrepair(a)yahoo.com
My father was First Lt. William O Roberts stationed in Bentwaters,
England 81st Tactical Fighter Wing of the 92nd Tactical Fighter
Squadron (USAFE) His plane went down after take-off from RAF
Station Bentwaters on April 1, 1959. I was born August 4, 1957
in Swindon. If anyone has any information on anyone in this
squadron or possibly knew him, please contact me - thank you.
Mike
Carroll - Picture from when Mike was a fire-fighter at RAF Woodbridge (below).
Click
on the small image for a larver view
Left to Right: Background: A/1c Barry Tindall, Front: S/Sgt.
Davis & S/Sgt. Henry Keller, between the 2 S/sgt. A/2c Mike
Carroll, Background: A/2c Joe Hale, A/2c Robert Pearcy, A/3c
Renaldo Roberts, S/sgt. James Minor, A/1c Leslie Burnau, A/2c
Stanley Reed. More of Mike's
photographs here.
Ted & Cindy Hansen wvbrunton(a)msn.com,
Bentwaters, Shepherds Grove, 1953 to 1957, SMGT, 81ST BASE PARACHUTE
SHOP, BOTH BASES, I ALSO SERVED AT RAF BURTONWOOD,1949 TO 1952,BERLIN
AIR LIFT AND AFTER.
Address Now: 5234, 9TH AVE NORTH, STPETERSBURG, FL 33710, PHONE.727-321-3051
I ENJOYED BEING STATIONED AND LIVING IN SUFFOLK COUNTY, BETWEEN
1953 TO 1957. I MET ONE OF MY MAIN BUDDY'S, RON NORMAN, IN EYE,
AT A WEDDING OF ONE OF MY SHEPHERDS GROVE FRIENDS ROY HOLLINSWORTH.
RON AND I HAVE BEEN CLOSE FRIEND'S EVER SINCE. CINDY AND I RETURN
TO ENGLAND EVERY YEAR FOR AT LEAST 30 DAYS. WE ALWAYS STAY WITH
RON IN FELIXSTOWE. FROM THERE WE TRAVEL TO LIVERPOOL TO VISIT
OUR FRIENDS THERE. ALSO STAINES, TO VISIT OUR FRIENDS THERE.
WE ALSO DRIVE UP TO GRETA GREEN AND EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND AND
UP INTO DEVON AND CORNWALL. WE ARE LEAVING FOR ENGLAND SEPT.
3RD TO OCT 3RD.THIS TIME WE ARE DRIVING UP TO BATH AND STONEHENGE
AND AGAIN INTO LONDON, TO RIDE ONCE AGAIN, THE LONDON EYE. ALSO
TO TAKE PART IN THE BENTWATERS REUNION. OCT 4TH.THE DAY AFTER
OUR ARRIVAL BACK TO FLORIDA, WE HIT THE ROAD UP TO COLUMBIA,
S.C FOR OUR SHEPHERDS GROVE REUNION, 4TH TO THE 7TH OF OCTOBER.
GOD BLESS TO ALL OF YOU
TED AND CINDY HANSEN
2000
Nicholas Palovcsik, niknmar(a)aol.com ,
RAF Bentwaters, 1956 to 1959, E-9 retired,
Address: 3311 Dovershire
Dr. Belleville, IL. 62221
Was A1c in 81st Fld Maint Sq. C-47 Base Flight (Airborne Radio
Operator). Hope to make contact with any crew members who were
at Bentwaters during that period.
K Southgate, folland(a)ntlworld.com , RAF Bentwaters, 1956-58, ARMY, Trying to help a friend trace VICTOR RODRIQUEZ - LA SANTA. Was Bentwaters in 1956/7/8 Army. Known to have lived in Tiffany Street The Bronx. N.Y. Had worked as a clerk in MGM Studios.
Can you identify all these airmen grouped under the nose wheel of the PICADILLY EXPRESS in the 1950s? -- YES - we have been told - see SUCCESSES
GERALD KIRK KIRKPATRICK akirk432(a)centurytel.net ,
RAF Bentwaters, august 1955 - July 1958, 81st SUPRON (81st Supply
Squadron) a/2c
address: 112 Stonebridge Lane, Ozark, Alabama 36360...1-334=445=1052
Worked in base supply & the warehouses, Looking for anybody
from the 81st supply squadron, during 1955 - 1958.
Carl Sheaver carlsoraya(a)teleline.es , RAF Bentwaters, I'm seeking an American airman based at Bentwaters between the mid to late 1950's. His name was Philip Louis Sheveroloski (I'm unsure about the spelling) and although I believe him to be dead, curiosity has finally got the better of me. Anyone who has any information on this man can be assured that I mean no harm to his American family, that I am completely stable(!), but would like to tie up some loose ends. , Thanks in advance. Carl.
Eugene F Tilden EFT71(a)AOL.COM , RAF Woodbridge, 1955-1959, ssgt 7546 Support Squadron
Joanna Crossley jlc1(a)ukc.ac.uk,
Bentwaters and Woodbridge, 1950s
Looking for the relatives of an american army soldier - Alan E.
Thomas ("Tommy") based in or around Woodbridge - not
sure if at Bentwaters during the 1950s. He married a Marjorie
Frances Marsterson (Masterson?) from Woodbridge. Following marriage
and returning to the US (to California) in 1959 they had a baby
girl Lynda Louise Thomas, who was born in Yuba County. I
know Alan died - possibly during the late 1960s-early 1970s but
am not sure when but I am trying to get into contact with Marjorie
still - my great-aunt.
Christopher Vitolo taz612us(a)yahoo.com,Woodbridge,
Nov 1956-Nov 1959, 79th F/B
My father, Tony Vitolo was a crew chief on F-100 Supersabres.
Do you know Jose Nuanes, medic Frank Ercollino, or ground support
Tony Simmelle? Any help you can give me, either by contacting
them directly or by spreading the word to others, would be appreciated.
Robert D Hutchings hutch05(a)attglobal.net,
Bentwaters
I would like to make contact with any of my old work mates
and friends that I served with at Bentwaters aka. Bob Hutchings
or Hutch. Served there from September 1951 thru September 1953.
A/2c, Assigned to the 81st Maintenance Sqdn, specialty was Airframe
Repairman. Msgt Jim Wilson was my NCOIC
Present Address: 39 Hillside Road, Poughquag, NY 12570 Phone:
(914) 724-5072
Joe Baumgardner or Chuck Dittman
Anyone who knew or worked with Sgt. Joe Baumgardner and wife Bette.
Lived in a Quonset hut on base and was with 81st Comm Sqn. in
mid 1950's, also Anyone who knew or worked with M/Sgt. Chuck Dittman,
long deceased, wife BetteLou, also deceased. Lived in San Bernardino.
CA. While at Bentwaters lived in rented home at Felixstowe.
Joe Gruzinski, 79th Fighter/Bomber
Squadron at Woodbridge & Bentwaters 1952-55. Any data or photos
of that station, area, or Ipswich, for that period. Also civilian
then named Ms. June Hicks, 622 Norwich Rd, Ipswich
Mr. Joe Gruzinski, 513 Laclair Ave., Linthicum, MD., 21090 Tel
410-859-3895
Joseph (Joe) Gruzinski joegski(a)pcbank.net
ELMA RIVIS-DEBDEN 1942 Jim Rivis (Dylanlad-at-aol.com) wishes to contact anyone that knew my mother Elma, a WAAF plotter, and especially 'John' (or anyone that could identify him ) who was responsible for a radio transmission antennae/tower in the countryside surrounding the Debden field in the summer of '42
Jim
Henk
& Alison Sipkes (new email address May 2000)
Subject: BENTWATERS
My Great Uncle was Basil James Dawson, who served at Bentwaters
during the WW2 and I was wondering if there is anyway of getting
information on him. At the present time I am unsure of his squadron
but his name was born 1913.
Update May 2000: We just found out that he was there in 1943 and
had to collect damaged planes, fix them up and fly them back to
Bentwaters.
Any help greatly appreciated.
Kind Regards, Alison & Henk Sipkes, Australia
Gary Pratt gary(a)prattg.fsnet.co.uk Woodbridge, 1950s-1963
I am looking for my father. Information on my father is a bit
vague but this is what I have. He was a S.SGT ROGER SYLVESTER
REEVES at the LIQUID OXYGEN BAY on WOODBRIDGE during the period
stated above. He was about 40 years of age when he left WOODBRIDGE.
He met my mother when we lived in the area and they had me in
1961. The trouble then started in that Roger already had a wife
and family in the states. Thus Roger was sent home and any contact
between my mother and Roger was blocked by the Air Force. I myself
bare no malice towards my father but now have a son of my own
who is asking many questions to which I have no answers. Please
let me know if anyone knew him - many thanks
1999
pat baker
<< details removed due to email failure >>
Don and Pat Baker, 3 Avondale Road, Ipswich +44 (0)1473 713625
Christian Christensen or Christy
Christensen. U.S.Military 1952 until 1954/5. Based in Norfolk
probably at RAF Sculthorpe, lowest rank. Spent weekends at Great
Yarmouth, went to the Britannia Pier Dances. Blond, around 5'10"
with flat parted hair. Had a friend he called Bob who was taller
and dark haired. Stayed at Rose Folke's house at 22 Madden Avenue,
near the Iron Duke Pub which he frequented. Spent a lot of time
in Gt. Yarmouth - could be found at Rose's house even on weekdays.
Name sounded like Christian Christiansen, nickname Christy. Stayed
with other American Servicemen at Rose Folkes' house when he was
in town. Was questioned during investigation of the murder of
Milton Martinez the week after Sept 6 1953. Wore a khaki uniform
one time - may have been Army as he did not refute it when referred
to as such. Any Help appreciated
MANY
MORE details on David Harvey's web site.
Email dave54(a)harvey5485.freeserve.co.uk
Ray Gautreaux rayg79(a)etigers.net Woodbridge A.F.B. 1952-55, I started looking in 1992. So far I
found over 200 people. I was airmen 1st class & worked in
C flight as an aircraft mechanic. My wife is from Felixstowe
& lived at Eyke while they built Bentwaters.
Ray.C.Gautreaux, 4846 Lanier Dr., Baton Rouge, La.70812, Ph.225-357-8198
Brian R. Boulton brian.boulton(a)btinternet.com ,
1955-1956, maybe more. Airman David CALEY worked in the old Base
Hospital
I believe he came from Pennsylvania, he was a frequent visitor
to Church Garage at Snape where I used to work. He was a radiographer(?)
and he was certainly serving at Bentwaters in 1955 and 1956. Megan
Winans also worked in the hospital at that time and knew David.
Had an SS Jaguar motor car which he spent most of his three years
over here renovating. I would dearly like to get in touch with
David after all these years and if anyone can help I would be
most grateful. (As of 5 July 2001 - Search over - David Caley
has been found!)
Al Wurst wurstaj(a)lycos.com (email address revised 6.12.2001) RAF Bentwaters 1955-1958. Served
with me at Bentwaters from 1955-1958. Tony Ornellas, Lanaii, Hawaii,
Tom Boesch, Baltimore, Md., Phil Friona, Niagara Falls, NY
6B Bryant Place, Ridgefield, New Jersey, 07657
ROBERT BLANTON - BRIZE NORTON
From: Robert Acie Blanton gbnok(a)yahoo.com 1952 to 1954
Looking for anyone who knew Robert Blanton [Bob] during training
at Wordwell Camp or during time he was Stationed At Brize Norton
AFB. He was stationed there until April 1954 then discharged,
from Camp Kilmer N.J. I am Robert's Son, Gary Blanton. My Dad
is deceased as of 7/27/89. Searching for friends and pictures
of Dad during his time spent in USAF.
Arthur MacCleary - Bentwaters/Woodbridge
& Shepherd's Grove
<<details removed due to email failure>>
Don and Pat Baker, 3 Avondale Road, Ipswich
tel +44 (0)1473 713625
Julie A Cook IPSWICH SUFFOLK Julie(a)gordonbennet.freeserve.co.uk
RAF Bentwaters, 1958/59, WILLIAM ARNOLD JAQUES or JACQUES,May
come from California. At least 6ft tall, broad and very handsome,
known to friends as 'Bill'. Returned to USA after June/July 1959.
Was Best Man to my Uncle, Michael Coe, and Mary Wadell who married
at Ashfield, Debenham. Any information gratefully received.
Bernard Sussman BernieDMP(a)aol.com
RAF Woodbridge, 1959 to 1961
Anyone stationed there at that time
with the 20th A&E, in the Comm Shop especially. I remember:
Sgt. Allen, Sgt. Mackey, Airman Rothman. I would like to hear
about any reunions and if the 20th is still there.
Bernard Sussman
PO Box 2869
Palm Beach, FL 33480
Walter O'Toole (aka Scoop O'Toole)
Bentwaters 1956 to '59.
On base newspaper called "Thunderstruck"
and later "Centurion".
Would like to get in touch with
Capt. John Q. Erickson, from Minn., and Jack (John) Antey, on
the newspaper staff.
Walt O'Toole wotoole(a)dswebnet.com
John Svoboda, PFC to SSgt, 81st Supply
Squadron, RAF Bentwaters, 81st Supply Squadron 1948-1954, Joined
at Wheeler Field 1948, to Kirtland AFB 1949, to Larson AFB 1950
then RAF Bentwaters 1951. One of the first. Evelyn and I lived
in Southwold. We have fond memories of East Anglia. If you have
information on John Svoboda, please send to me.
Roslyn W Murphy (Pete Murphy), 5612 Amalfi Way, Douglasville,
GA 30135-4020. Tel: 770-942-1353
Looking for someone I knew at Bentwaters:
J B Keith Jr. who was in the 81st Comm Sqn. in 1951 to 1953 or
4 Rank varied from Pfc to Sgt, depending on his behaviour.
Bryan Pearson BPear26848(a)aol.com
Ron Harlan, RAF Bentwaters, early
50’s, Personal Equipment Technician with 91 Fighter Interceptor
Sqdn. Re-opened the base after it closed at the end of W.W.II
. Flew F-86A Sabre. I’d love to hear from anyone who served
at Bentwaters during those early years. Lots of memorabilia and
photos of the base, the planes, a trip over to England
Ron Harlan Rwh729(a)AOL.com
Captain Glick << details removed
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Randy Toland
James Robert Lee Ward from Kingsport,
TN, Bentwaters 1959-1962 Dated my mother, Shirley Culling, who
worked at the base as a teenager. She would ride her bike from
the village into work. My family is from the Campsey Ashe area.
Kathy in Tennessee katydid3(a)bellsouth.net
Tom Beal, Izzy Beal. Arrived at Bentwaters
in 51, left in 55. Returned in 56 'til 60. Again from 62 'til
Dec 66. Any of the Civilian or Military Firefighters at RAF Bentwaters
in the 50’s and 60’s. Married an Ipswich girl in 52,
now residing near Randolph AFB, Texas.Tom (Izzy) Beal
256 Sassman Rd, Marion, TX 78124, (210) 658-6974, E-Mail TBeal70906(a)aol.com
1997
Leroy Jessen. I've kept in touch with Tony Francia. I was recently found and visited by Bill Ferris. Looking for Jerry Pallazollo (originally from NY?), Bill Shoemacher, Scott Gordon and Gordon Scott. LJessen(a)Internal.massmutual.com
Donald Raymond Taylor (Don Taylor)
My father DONALD RAYMOND TAYLOR probably known as DON. My mother
is YVONNE HUDSON and was originally from ALDEBURGH, Suffolk.
I was born in 1962. My name is DENISE BAKER (Nee HUDSON), I'm
from IPSWICH, Suffolk. Father was stationed at Bentwaters late
50s/early 60s, possible rank was airman/airman first class - not
sure. Born August 1935/36 in Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada. Has two
sons older than me and one younger. Hobby was photography.
Possibly went back to Cincinnati Ohio on leaving Bentwaters.
Thanks, Denise Baker Denise(a)ivan37.freeserve.co.uk
Robert Long South Ruislip (base now closed) between 1952-1960 USAF, 7th Air Division. Would like to hear from old pals from that era. mbl1(a)webtv.net
Alan Ryder, C\M Party R.A.F Bentwaters
1949. Member of the group that officially closed the base in 1949.
The Officer in command was a Flt. James. We transferred to R.A.F.
Wattisham. I lost contact with a great group of guys. Hopefully
someone out there will recall Bentwaters 1948/49.
alanryder(a)msn.com
Looking for Maureen Chaney, Bob
Chaney - Catherine Buck Morgan. Mother, Evelyn Callaghan Buck,
would like to contact Bob Chaney and his wife, Maureen. Bob was
at Woodbridge with the 79th and the 81st early '50s; a friend
of Fred Buck. Maureen and my mother were nursing students at St.
Audry's in Melton. Email cbmorgan(a)usit.net
Can you add names to this picture - 81st Air Police Squadran
around 1952-54?
Catherine gave the following information:
Bottom row, fourth from the left is my father, Fred Buck, Jr.
The last man on the bottom row is Max J. Gee, looking right. I
don't know who took the photo. I have two other names but I don't
know which is which - Sammy Vincent and Sisonek (I don't
know the correct spelling).
Wayne E Long Wlmlong(a)aol.com Bentwaters, Oct 54 - Feb 58Worked with Donnie E. Ramsey. Anyone assigned to HQ 81st Fighter Bomber Wing, HQ Squadron, during this period.
Jon Nobbs Jon Nobbs, looking for Eugene Spiller, spent some time in East Anglia in 1950. He got to know the Meadows family who still live in the Norwich area. He lived in Downsville, Louisiana; his mother and sister did contact the Meadows during 1951.