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Tuesday 23rd of February 2010
Carson "Kit" Martin <bmw93(at)msn.com>

My position: Base Supply

My years: 1974 - 1978

Now located: Decatur, GA

Message:
Looking for Phantom Football Players from 1974-1977. We are planning a reunion for August, 13th 2010.

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

Tuesday 16th of February 2010
David <dsbarron(at)comcast.net>

My position: Parachute rigger, airman 3rd class, 81st sq.

My years: 1975-1978

Now located: Easton Ma. 02375

Message:
Looking for anyone that was there that remembers me...

Thursday 28th of January 2010
Craig Brewster <mainecraig2004(at)msn.com>

My position: e-5 /cook RAF Woodbrige

My years: 72-75

Now located: Willow Grove, pa

Message:
Would like to hear from cooks at twin bases those years.
PJ's I partied with from 67th para. Also local brits.
261

Friday 22nd of January 2010
Steve Johnson <sjohnson600(at)cox.net>

My position: Security Police ( Alarm Monitor/Comm Plotter)

My years: 1971-72

Now located: Retired Firefighter, Chesapeake Virginia

Message:
Looking for Vasi, Guinn, Jaime, Barnes, Hanson, Potts. I fould Palermo in Austin Texas. I see Valdez is listed but his email address is bogus. I was a bony kid with a white and red BSA motorcyle. Some guy in MMS bought it off of me before I left for the Elite Guard at Ramstein, he still owes me $250.00 by the way.

Thursday 14th of January 2010
cleo <cleo_andrews622(at)yahoo.co.uk>

Years: 73-76

Now located: Atlanta

Message:
Looking for Eddie Allen was at Bentawaters 73-76, used to drive a yellow 2 door sports car and shared a house in Ipswich with some other SPs. He left in 76 or early 77 with an English woman Debbie. If anyone knows anything please contact me.
Thankyou

Wednesday 13th of January 2010
Bob Perez <bob.perez(at)sbcfire.com>

My position: Fire Department

My years: 76-78

Now located:

Message:
Looking for fire and police buddies that used to hang out together.
Remember Wheezer the lab? Chafin, Fetzer, Reznik, MOT, you guys out there?

Tuesday 05th of January 2010
AL BOOTHBY <al0760(at)yahoo.com>

My position: SRA , 81 MMS (AMMO)

My years: 1976-1979

Now located: WARNER ROBINS GA. REAL ESTATE BROKER

Message:
No message was left.

Friday 18th of December 2009
Byron B. "Marty" Martin <BMartyMart(at)aol.com>

My position: Sgt., journalist, Information Office

My years: 1971-73

Now located: Broadcast Public Affairs Specialist, Army Reserve Communications, Fort McPherson, GA.

Message:
Left Bentwaters for Ellsworth, got out, and later joined the Army. Retired in 2004 as a sergeant major, but still working as a civilian employee. Then, MSgt. Tom Lokken was my NCOIC, and my supervisor was TSgt. Ralph Hood. I also worked there with SSgt. John Ray Small and Sgt. Ron Fisher. I was there when the first female airmen were assigned at Bentwaters, one of whom was Sgt. Kathy Howard.

Wednesday 25th of November 2009
Jon L Bruington <d.bruington(at)hotmail.com>

My position: Sgt., Transportation

My years: 1972-1974

Now located: Redding, California

Message:
Looking for several friends -- Chuck Dixon, Gary Devendorf, Roman Lewskowski. Just to find out how they are and see if we all survived.

Tuesday 24th of November 2009
David Barron <dsbarron(at)comcast.net>

My position: Airman 3rd Class, Parachute rigger.

My years: 1975-1978

Now located: Living in Mass. Working for Target

Message:
Looking for old friends.

Monday 23rd of November 2009
Hank Brown <henry.brown2(at)robins.af.mil>

My position: Security Police, K9, Sgt, 81st Security police

My years: 1973/75

Now located: Warner Robins Ga, Civil Servant

Message:
Phantom fans, the time spent at RAF Bentwaters/Woodbridge were both rewarding and educational, in terms of the people I met and the cultural exchange. Although most of my time was spent working and spent playing basketball, the timing was right.
Glad to be a Phantom Fan!!!!!

Friday 13th of November 2009
Robert Lettiere <letti500(at)hotmail.com>

My position: E-7 Ammo Bentwatres/Woodbridge

My years: 1971-1975

Now located: Mitchell, Indiana - Retired Civil Service

Message:
Rodent, been looking for you for ever. 812-277-8062

Thursday 12th of November 2009
Gene Raper <raperfam(at)windstream.net>

My position: AWCS Fire Control Systems Shop, E-4, 81st AMS

My years: 1967-1970

Now located: 441 Hudson Ave, Ashburn, Ga, 31714 ph# 1-229-567-2339

Message:
I submitted my old e-mail address several years ago. Windstream bought Alltel so my old e-mail address of raperfam(at)alltel.net is no longer valid. The new one is raperfam(at)windstream.net. Anyone who remembers me will be welcome to e-mail me.
Sometimes I am a little late in responding because I still work and am now almost 67 years old. Being tired lowers my inclination to get on the computer as much as I would like. I am still looking for Jim Houser and Jimmy Knight if anyone knows how to contact them. Warren O'toole also.

Wednesday 11th of November 2009
Floyd Lail <fhlail(at)yahoo.com>

My position: FTD Instructor, Tsgt, FTD 920

My years: 1975 to 1979

Now located: Hickory, NC 28601 A&p Mechanic

Message:
I loved my tour at RAF Bentwaters/Woodbridge. I really loved playing football for the Phantoms. I met so many nice people there and I still return to Ipswich very often. My British neighbors fly to the US to visit as much as possible. I was an instructor on the F-4 and A-10 aircraft and loved it. I would like to contact any friends I met there.

Monday 9th of November 2009
Bill (Mac) McClelland <billmc0714(at)aol.com>

My position: 81 FMS (AGE) Sgt

My years: 1975-1977

Now located: Tracy, Cal

Message:
Lafatte Club Ipswich

Friday 23rd of October 2009
Jerry Beilgard <jerryl(at)beilgard.com>

My position: Firefighter, Crew Chief, Sgt 81st CES RAF Woodbridge

My years: 1974-1976

Now located: Near Sacramento, CA / Notary Public, Process Server

Message:
I am looking to hear from anyone who fought the "Cold War" with me in those memorable times. I have to say that I served with some of the finest people I have ever known. Visiting London and the Castles throughout the country. The upper Scottish Coast to the Arcades on the Boardwalk and fantastic local people. If you are a civilian that hung out with "Mick" and John and Glen and threw darts till the Pub Closed and then closed the drapes and kept partying with the owners. If you only think you might remember, email me at jerryl(at)beilgard.com

Friday 23rd of October 2009
albertbrown <albertbrown11(at)yahoo.com>

My position: Firefighter rescue, Sgt, RAF Woodbridge

My years: 1976-1978

Now located: Clinton, SC

Message:
No message was left.

Wednesday 14th of October 2009
John Wright <jwright55(at)hotmail.com>

My position: Weather, Sgt., 81st TFW,
My years: 1977-1981
Now: Kittery, Maine / Software Engineering Consultant

Message:
Like to hook up with any of the following:

Jack Thomas, Mark Habig, Steve Taylor, Crazy Ed, Dr. J., Mike, Dennis, Rich Bressler

Tuesday 13th of October 2009
Bill Carpenter <runner121801(at)yahoo.com>

My position: Lab Technician 81st Clinic
My years: 1974-1976
Now: Educator in the State of Delaware

Message:
Looking for friends at the Clinic, Sargent Hartzfelt, Dr. Nageah (sp?) Members of the All UK Champion flag Football team, Slow pitch team, Roommates at Twin Oaks Farm and Orford... Karen, Gail, Joe, Rick, Bobby, Mike and wife.

Wednesday 07th of October 2009
Terry L. Firman <rapcon_48636(at)yahoo.com>

My position: ATC Radar Maint Superviso SMSgt 2164 CS
My years: 1973 to 1979
Now: Manchester, TN

Message:
Looking for old friends who were stationed at RAF Bentwaters/Woodbridge. I worked at Bentwaters RAPCON, Woodbridge GCA and 2164th Quality Control. I retired from the Air Force (CMSgt) in 1984.
I lived in Sutton and really enjoyed England and the friends I made.

Friday 2nd of October 2009
Albert (Mex) Valdez <nastyalz15all(at)yahoo.com>

[This email address is failing for me, and for someone who tried to contact you!
Albert, please send a correcting to your email address, thanks.]

My position: 81st SPS Armorer e-4 Bentwaters
My years: 71-74
Now: Pico Rivera CA. Semi retired

Message:
Looking for others from 81st sps 71-74 was know as 'mex ' by close freinds

Friday 11th of September 2009
Tracy <tracywoodley(at)tiscali.co.uk>

Now: Woodbridge

Message:
I am looking for Johnny Warwick, who was based at Bentwaters air base.
The years where prob 1975 onwards, and the pub was The Angel Inn. Also Johnny Warwick, was a staff sergeant(??.
He was based in Tampa in America before Bentwaters and lived with my parents for 3-4 years - he lodged at my parents pub in Woodbridge during his service. Would be interesting for them to find out any information.

Monday 31st of August 2009
Johnny Moorer aka JJ <jjmoorer49(at)yahoo.com>

My position: 81st Supply Sgt, S/sgt and T/sgt
My years: 1972-1975
Now: Sanford, FL

Message:
I am looking for Donna Chase. We worked in the 81st Supply during the early 70's, she had a pockie dot VW. She work mostly night shift in DP.

Sunday 30th of August 2009
donna hurren <middonna(a)live.co.uk>

My years: 1977
Now: Leiston, Suffolk

Message:
Hi I am looking for a man called Russ Lafleur, he was based at bentwaters around 1977. He was in the 81st Tactical Fighter Wing, he lived at Charlesfield outside Wickham Market and his wife was called Amber, he was posted to Hahn Germany base, around late 70s, so if anyone knows has any information, please contact me, Thanks

Thursday 27th of August 2009
Doug Fradel <dashindevl(at)aol.com>

My position: A1C Law Enforcement, 81 SPS ,Bentwaters
My years: 1976-1978
Now: Ft. Lauderdale, FL- TV Camera Operator

Message:
Just updating an old entry... Don't remember too many names... But I remember those damm alerts - 11 hrs humping an F4 sometimes !

Sunday 23rd of August 2009
Marl & Cil Latham <mlatham(at)yucca.net>

My position:
My years: 1978-1983
Now: New Mexico

Message:
Lived in Felixstowe opposite Hotel De Nova.Spent many evenings in De Nova. Had many parties in the basement of our apartment. Anyone that remembers us drop us a line.

From: Britlady [mailto:coppertop8690(at)verizon.net]
Sunday, August 23, 2009 9:40 PM

Linn:
I sent your email of the base housing on to my daughter Lisa. She and my son John said the tour in England was the best years of their lives. They absolutely loved it and it gave me a chance to go home to Manningtree and see my friends and family.

We all loved that last tour over there as my husband Damien was going to retire after that and go to Law School which he did; and was still working as an LA City Attorney Prosecutor when he died in 1999. He always said he had the best of both worlds but the flying, the locale, the people... don't know what it was but it was the experience of a lifetime and I'm still in touch with some of my old friends.

Talking to Tom Cairns again has been a hoot. We get on the phone and just about go through every little bit of trivia from those years and what a laugh we had. Sorry to say that so many have passed away now. Andrew Patton went back to Australia and died waiting for a new heart; Big John Weichert died about 6 yrs ago. So that was the last of the 3 bachelors from Christchurch Cottage in Ipswich to pass away... Boy if only that place could talk!

The 79th troops I think have kept in fairly close contact so we've been able to keep up with a lot of them. Marty Bailey lives in Florida since Fred passed. I'm still hoping that someone will know where Pat Hicks is now. I don't know what her maiden name was and she did remarry another American from Bentwaters when she went back there. She was good friends with one of the telephone operators named Cynthia (last name Foster?). Pat was a Sophia Loren look-alike... just gorgeous with green eyes and the lovely personality to go with the looks. I'm surprised no one knows where she is now unless she is back in the States again.

Like Tom... I love to know where Dusty Miller went? In 1975 when I was last there he had his own pub on the main road to the bases; just before you went round the corner and crossed the railway tracks. [that'll be the Wilford Bridge, or maybe the Station Inn - Linn B.]

Anyone remember Pearl and Yvonne Myhill? Their dad was PC Myhill in Ipswich and he would put the fear of God into anyone who came near his daughters. Pearl and I were hairdressers at Jarmans Hair Salon in the mid fifties. Pearl married Lyle (Mac) McPherson from the Air Police Sqd. Mac is a very successful developer now and he and Pearl spend their time between Florida and West Virginia.

I recognize so many of the names and look forward to hearing more. I saw a post from someone looking for a group of people he was stationed with. One of the "lost" friends was Wimpey Thayer. He was married to June Patterson and they too have passed on a long time ago.

I just talked to Tom's wife Vickie a few minutes ago and she said Tom is home in record time and doing very well.

I think I've rambled on enough. Feel free to include any of these meanderings down Memory Lane! [I've included them all! - Linn B.]

I was sorry to hear that Glady's had passed away . She was a sweet lady. Would love to know what Walter (Scoop) O'Toole is doing, as well as that tall Texan from Bentwaters, Bill Turner and if he still loves to ride Motor Cycles like the one he crashed at Maningtree on his way over to see me years ago!!

Thanks so much for all your efforts with this project.
You know we all appreciate it.
Best Wishes
Dawn Williams

Saturday 22nd of August 2009
Craig Brewster <mainecraig2004(at)msn.com>

My position: Cook Woodbridge Dinning hall
My years: 72-75
Now: Willow Grove, pa

Message:
Like to hear fom Locals in England from Ipswich, Woodbridge areas. Anyone remember an English Civilian named Freddy. He was an Old gentlemen worked at Wood bridge dinning hall for many years. Also military that remember the cooks. Also a Tsgt Leon Thomas? He was Dinning hall supervisor for years there.

Wednesday 12th of August 2009
J. Gary Harris "Hack" <gbh4047(at)yahoo.com>

My position: 81st Supply
My years: 1979 -1983
Now: Livingston, /tx.

Message:
Looking for Pete Christofferson, Ted Alford, George Ronan, Bill Godfrey and anyone else who lived in the dorms. Can't remember everybody's name. Please email. Would Like to hear from everybody. We had some wild parties on saturday in the park and at The Running Buck.

Tuesday 04th of August 2009
Victor Overacker <voveracker(at)wilburellis.com>

My position: ADEPCAM UNIT
My years: 1972-1974
Now: Deer Park, Wishington State

Message:
Looking for buddies that were there during these years - Jerry Norris, Dave Dooley...

Saturday 01st of August 2009
Bruce Gottschalk <bruceg0650(at)aol.com>

My position: Electronic Warfare Tech. SGT 81 AMS
My years: 1969-1970
Now: Cape Coral FL.

Message:
Looking for Tom Brackel (1970 SSGT) and Dave Bonnett (1970 SGT)

Monday 27th of July 2009
Donna <Donna.Schiefer(at)wpafb.af.mil>

My position: Secretary, 88 SFS, AFOSI, GS-5
My years: 1974-1979
Now: AFRL/RCM, Wright Patterson AFB. OH, 937-255-1419

Message:
Married to Randy Schiefer, formerly of the 88 SFS

Sunday 12th of July 2009
Louise Barker <louisebarker79(at)hotmail.com>

Bentwaters Connection: My father, Victor Johnson, was stationed at Bentwaters/Woodbridge
His Twin Bases years: 1970-73/74
Now located: Boxford, Suffolk
Message:
My father's name is Victor Johnson and must be about 60 now.
I am trying to trace him. I don't want anything from him just to meet him before it is too late plus he could meet his grandaughter who is nearly 14. I understand that he will have another family who may not know about me but I would just like the chance to either close the door on having a father or have a chance to get to know him as a man. At 36 I am not looking for a father figure, just who I am!!!
Iif you can help me in any way I would be so thankful.
I am lucky that I live in Suffolk and know the places that you all mention well but it has changed a lot over here since you guys where last here. I remember coming out and watching the football games. I loved sharing my childhood with you all as you were very child friendly.
I wish you all the best.

Thursday 25th of June 2009
Robert B Frett, Jr <rfrett(at)cox.net>

My position: Crew Chief, SSgt, 91st TFS/OMS, C-Flight/ A-Flight
My years: 1969-1972/1980-1984
Now: Tucson, Arizona/Airframe and powerplant Technician

Message:
C/C of F-4C 64-924/637537/637512, Worked the Mid-Shift when 64-863 crashed at Orford. worked out of the A-Flight shack at the top of the hill. worked with Ken Spooner, Charlie Belcher, Pete Gandara, Roland Easterday and Steve Head. Later on worked A-10A's in the 509th AMU and then Maintenance Control.

Sunday 21st of June 2009
Shirley Meadows <shirley.meadows40(at)live.co.uk>

Message:
Ed Gates where are you, would love to hear from you, and anybody else who remembers me 1977-1981 Mike Banks, Steven Canady, Eugene known as JJ. We talk about you often.

Sunday 21st of June 2009
Shirley meadows <shirley.meadows40(at)live.co.uk>

My years: 1969-1973

Message:
Hi, looking for Paul Jeremy Miller, Woodbridge 1969-1977.
If you see this Jerry please get in contact. Would love to hear from you. And get you to meet your son.

Friday 19th of June 2009
Betty Ann Flenner <eflenner(at)pbh.com>

My position: Husband, Tom Flenner, don't know rank or squadron
My years: approx. 1964-1970

Message:
Looking for anyone who knew Tom during the time he was stationed at Bentwaters. At that time he was married to Maxine (Perkins) and had 2 children Rhea and Tommy. Max passed away in the early '80s. I am Tom's widow. Just looking for any memories you may have re that time since I had lost contact with him then and only met up again when he came back to Pennsylvania after he retired. We were married in 1986 and he passed away in 2007. Any information and/or photos from that time would be much appreciated.
Thanks!

Friday 19th of June 2009
Trevor LEACH <trevor.leach@virgin.net>

My position: Motorola Civillian
My years: 1967-1992

Message:
Worked twinbases 1967 to 92 would like to be in contact with anyone who may remember the ground radio tech / mobile radio man. Anyone seen David Smith the 81st mobile maint Tech? I assume he still lives in the area

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.

Tuesday 16th of June 2009
Bev Norris <beveber(at)yahoo.com >

My position: USA Student living in the area
My years: 1971-1976
Now: Shawnee, KS

Message:
Looking for classmates from 6-7th Grade 1975 (class of 80). Mr Agers class and others. Especially Carol Sullivan. Some names include:
Carol Sullivan
April Meyers
Alan?
Joe
Ingram Brothers (Lloyd, Delancy)

Mr Agers 7th Grade Class

Wednesday 10th of June 2009
Norm Zeyen <haard2handle(at)yahoo.com>

My position: Crew chief, 43151C, A1C, 81st TAC, OMS
My years: 1972-1974
Now: Auburn, CA

Message:
Just pokin' around

Wednesday 03rd of June 2009
Gill <whitesjandg(at)tiscali.co.uk>

Message:
Seeking Lt. Col. John Tindall - who owned a green E-type Jaguar in 1979, or thereabouts.
We are the proud owners of this car now and any previous history would be gratefully received.

Thursday 28th of May 2009
Roger Wroten <rogerwroten(at)gmail.com>

My position: Weather Observer
My years: 1970-1973
Now: Iowa

Message:
Looking for any weather observers between 1970-1973

Friday 15th of May 2009
John Marshall <ussmarshal(at)aol.com>

My position: A1C -Supply Squadron, Bentwaters & Woodbridge
My years: 1970 -72
Now: Retired AF, owner Marshall's Sauces, LLC, Sylvania, OH 43560

Message:
I read a little about the Flight Line Snack Shack man what memories, I hated it and loved it. One of my friends Dave Jimenez was also from Ohio, always wondered what he went on to do. I lived out the back gate of Bentwaters in Leiston. I later moved to Felixstowe during the same tour.
My boss, a GS-12 or maybe a GS-16 Mr. Conti, used to bum a ride from me everyday and never gave me a dime for gas. "The passenger seat was going to the base regardless of if he was in it or not, so why should he pay?"
Many regards to all that were at Bentwaters/Woodbridge.

Wednesday 13th of May 2009
Udo Schmeling <udo757(at)aol.com>

My position: 81st FMS Jet Engine Shop/Test Cell
My years: 1976-1978
Now: American Airlines, Chicago ,ILL

Message:
Many great Memories from my time at Bentwaters.
Hoping to catch up with some of the people I worked with.

Monday 04th of May 2009
Wayne Senn <swl1993(at)roadrunner.com>

My position: Chief, Victor Alert, CPT, 81 TFW
My years: 1967-1970
Now: retired, Lancaster, NY

Message:
Looking for info on James Wilkinson, not sure of spelling of last name. Was Admin Officer of the 78th TFS. Last known address in Oklahoma.

Sunday 03rd of May 2009
Louis A Nieves <nieves6(at)netzero.net>

My position: ssgt 81 css sq.
My years: 1973-1975
Now: retired/part time worker

Message:
Anyone with the 81 supply sq at RAF Bentwaters during 1973-1975.

Monday 27th of April 2009
Peter L. Burch <rafwb37aeg(at)comcast.net>

My position: 81st SPS, AIC, Woodbridge and Bentwaters
My years: Mar 1976-Mar 1978
Now: Orlando, Fl, USAFR Homestead ARB

Message:
E-mail address update. Woodbridge was my first assignment in the Air Force. Assigned C-Flight with MSgt Denoyer, Dick Whiting was my reporting official. Transferred to Day shift with MSgt Alex Rodriguez. Then transferred to days at Bentwaters with MSgt Richard Lombardo.
Was my best assignment in 34 years in the Air Force. Assigned to Minot AFB ND after that from 1978-June 1979. Froze my butt. Ugliest state in the country.
Joined USAFR in 1980 and was a Flight Nurse at MacDill AFB, Tampa, Fl with the 37th Air Evac Group. Served during Desert Storm. Transferred to the Army Reserve in 1992 to go to Anesthesia school and got the shaft! Lost my Comission and returned to the Air Force in 2006.
I retire Aug 2009 due to High year Tenure as a Major.
Love to hear from old friends from Bentwaters and Woodbridge.

Monday 27th of April 2009
Simon Swain <swainse(at)gmail.com>

My position: A1C
My years: 1975 - 1977
Now: Greenville, NC

Message:
Looking for Stevie Joe "Sam" Cunningham originally from Columbus, Ohio.

Friday 17th of April 2009
Ronald Jefferson Jr <rjefferson8(at)bellsouth.net>

My position: Sgt 81st Security Police Sq
My years: 1973 - 75
Now: Stone Mountain, GA Senior Software Analyst AT&T

Message:
Looking for anyone still around that were there..."Skip" where are you? Pratcher you still around?

Sunday 29th of March 2009
Earl Goodin <bwmam(at)yahoo.com>

My position: Sheet Metal 81 st FMS
My years: 1963-1966 & 1968-1970
Now: Retired from Dept of Defense

Message:
Wow!!! What a wonderful site, thank you for the memories.
I was stationed at Bentwaters / Woodbridge from 1963-1966 and also worked with a company on base called Dynalectron Corp from 1968-1970. If anyone remembers the good times I would love to here from you. Currrently, living in Florida and retired from the Dept of Defense.
I'm looking for anyone who knew the Barry family that lived at Bourne Hill. The daughter is named Sue, she has a son named Carl Moss, brother named John. If anyone knows where she is located please e-mail me. I just want to see how she is doing.
While stationed at Bentwaters, another memorable friend was Alex Trumpeter (British Civilian) that worked in the sheet metal shop. I saw a picture of him and friends at the old sheet metal shop. It seemed to be a few years after the base closed. I would love to know how he is getting on.
[Alex Trumpeter is now deceased - Linn Barringer]
Another family is Mike and Pat Mower (spelling), he owned a scaffolding business in Ipswich. Any help is much appreciated and thank you for a wonderful site.
I have such wonderful memories of the people I met while there and the places visited.
Thank you all for making my experience in the U.K. so enjoyable.
Best Regards to all, Earl Goodin

Saturday 21st of March 2009
Mary Hodges (formally Potkins) <miah053(at)hotmail.com>

Now: Illinois USA

Message:
I am trying to locate Bill Gilleran who was stationed at Bentwaters and then transfered to Germany in the early 70's

Thursday 12th of March 2009
Katherine Baudouin <incowboys(at)aol.com>

My position:
My years: 1965-1970
Now: France

Message:
Hi, I'm looking for Patrick Kilpatrick he used to live in Ipswich at Greyfriers and was based at Bentwaters. He met my mother who lived in the same building but he left before I was born in October 1970. He is my father and would really like to meet him. If anybody has any sort of information please let me know its very important to me.Hope to hear from you.

Friday 06th of March 2009
Raymond Villano <rmcgiver@comcast.net>

My position: Crew Cheif, F4 and A10
My years: 1979 and 1980

Saturday 21st of February 2009
Candi Smith <sales(at)jtldesign.com>

My position: Air Force Brat
My years: 1969-1972
Now located: Arizona USA

Message:
My dad TSgt James D. (Jim) Dockens & family, were stationed at Woodbridge/Bentwaters from about 1969-1972. We lived in both of the villages of Hollesley and Grundisburgh in Suffolk. I am looking for both American kids that I went to school with (would have been middle school age) and British friends from either of these villages.
On the Base, we hung out with Jim Thompson, Patty Norris, Matt, Rusty and Jonathan Goode.
In the village of Hollesley, we lived in a big, two story, red brick house. I remember sisters, Elaine & Julie Leonard, Joy and Deanne Smith, Andrew, Christopher and brother Robbie.
In the village of Grundisburgh, I would love to make contact with Adrian Frost, who always wore a black leather jacket, with long blonde hair and loved the Elvis song Burnin Love...
Please email me if you know the whereabouts of any of these people now. One of my fondest memories was when the Fish and Chips wagon would come on a cold winter's night and we would all go down to the village green and buy fish and chips with salt & vinager, wrapped in newspaper. Ahh the good times!

Monday 02nd of February 2009
Bill Riddle "Riddler" <bill1013(at)hawaii.rr.com>

My position: Crew Chief, Blue Section, A/C 66-629
My years: May 77 to May 79
Now: Raising a family in Hawaii on the island of O'ahu. Never though that working on aircraft would lead to working on submarines...

Message:
Aloha(!) to all my long lost Ram I & II buddies.
I think of all the good times I had at cripple creek and the many TDYs we went on together. Special Alohas go out to Gene Deno, John Sarlo, Mike Dwan, Mike Hester, Chris Curtiss (FZ Fiend), Harold "Evil G" Diamond, Bob Brandon, Ken Ely (my Trainer), Roger Tingley, Herb Kauffman, Ken Chaney and Joe Lange.
You are all remembered fondly and always bring a smile to my face. Aloha!

Friday 23rd of January 2009
James Whitehead <hymie4ever(at)aol.com>

My position: crew chief, ssgt, 92tfs, Ram 4
My years: feb 75-feb 78
Now: austin,texas

Message:
Looking for anyone stationed at cripple creek during this time period.
Jerry Williams was bff.
Where r u Jerry.

Friday 02nd of January 2009
Samantha Cook <fairydust007(at)hotmail.co.uk>

Now: I'm in England

Message:
I was a friend of Mike Nunn & Derek Strickland who both attended Bentwaters School in the late 70's early 80's.
I would love to find & hear all about you both now. I attended Sax Middle & leiston high School. I have a sister Rebecca who also knew you both. Mike I remember as very sweet as a young lad and I had the privilidge of seeing him again around about 13yrs back I believe living in lakenheath. Derek was the naughty one whom I've not heard from in around 26 yrs. Here is to trying!! I shall be viewing the e-mailing list for any help on this matter.

Thursday 01st of January 2009
Bob Kulik <thekuldad@comcast.net>

My position: 81st SPS SGT at Bentwaters My years: 1975 - 1977
Now: Pittsburgh, PA. Westinghouse Electric Corp.

Message:
I'm looking for two guys: Keneth Reeves and Keith Sautter. Ken was from Detroit, MI. The last I heard he was in a bad motorcycle accident near Bentwaters (After I discharged) and was flown to a hosipital in Texas. That was in 1977. Keith was from Maryland and I believe he is still there, but who knows after 32 years. Any help would greatly be appreciated, thanks.

Tuesday 30th of December 2008
Tina Godfrey <tventresca(at)dvls.org>

My position: AB through SrA
My years: 1979 to 1982
Now: Delaware

Message:
I arrived at Bentwaters in 1979, at 19, first time away from home. Met some great people, do you all remember "COBRA" used to play the club. I grew up alot over there.

Friday 26th of December 2008
Peter L. Burch <rafwb37aeg(at)comcast.net>

My position: A1C, 81st SPS Bentwaters & Woodbridge
My years: March '76-March '78
Now: Homestead ARB, FL 482nd MXS/Egress

Message:
Woodbeidge was my first assignment in the AF. I later transferred to Bentwaters. I started on C-Flight Woodbridge with MSgt Denoyer. Dick Whiting was my reporting official. Dave Schreve was my roomie. I later transferred to day shift with MSgt Rodriguez. Then transferred to Bentwaters day shift with MSgt Lombardo, Mike Feeney, Canaday, Ray Steirs and many others can't remember.

Saturday 13th of December 2008
Dale C Trombley "Free" <dct23314(at)yahoo.com>

My position: 81st MMS AMMO , Woodbridge,SRA My years: 1976-1978
Now: Carrollton ,Va

Message:
looking for Jimmy Metz and Mike Kistler

Friday 12th of December 2008
Skip Atwood <skip.atwood(at)gmail.com>

My position: High School Dependant
My years: 1970-1973
Now: 7298 Mountain Brush Lane, Highlands Ranch, Colorado 80130

Message:
Looking for other friends and classmates from Woodbridge/Bentwaters. In particular information to help find: Jeff and Mike Bills, Theresa Ashburn, Bob Ayersman, Chris Enos and Steve Korpi.

Monday 01st of December 2008
Georgette Dawson <ggunnell-73(at)hotmail.co.uk>

Message:
Hi I'm looking for a man called Richard Taylor. He was at Bentwaters in the early 70's & dated an English girl in 1972/73 named Carla Felgate. If any can give me any infomation on him or knows him now I would be very grateful.

Friday 14th of November 2008
Ian and Frances Harris <ian44warren(at)btinternet.com>

My years: 1960 to 1992
Now: We live in Red Lodge near RAF Mildenhall

Message:
We are trying to trace the whereabouts of Rod and Helen nee' Foster. We cannot remember Rod's surname as they married around 1973 and moved to Vermont. Rod was a crew chief on F-4s.
Helen's family lived in Tattingstone and my wife was a bridesmaid for Helen and Rod.
We would like to find out how they all are and perhaps make contact if anyone has a phone number or address.

Date: Friday 17th of October 2008
From: Jimmy Gray <jocoreb(at)megagate,com>

My position: SSGT F4 crew chief 91st TFS

My years: 1970,'71,'72

Now: Laurel, Ms. AT&T facility technician

Message:
I spent 3 great years at Bentwaters and made a lot of good friends, both on and off base. The british people were excellent hosts. I've found some old friends: Tom Blickenstaff, Mike Rowlee & Gordon Nelms.
I am still looking for Jacque Dextradeur, Rod Miller, Larry Kaspereen, Clyde Lewis, and anyone else who might remember me from such a long time ago.
Also Jeanette H. H. if she is still in Ipswich.

Date: Monday 13th of October 2008
From: David Hassler <annhassler(at)verizon.net>

My position: 81st tac motorpool E3 driver transportation squd.

My years: 1968 to 1972

Now: Glendora California USA

Message:
Looking for anyone from the 81st Tac Fighter Wing motorpool

Date: Tuesday 30th of September 2008
From: larry Meyer (Nagy) <meyernagy(at)hotmail.com>

My position: Military Brat

My years: 1971-1977

Now: Boise Idaho, Pharmacist

Message:
Played soccer, lived in Kesgrave then moved to Woodbridge AFB. Attended Jr. High and High School upto 10th grade (1971-1977).

Date: Tuesday 23rd of September 2008
From: Charles dave Hall <dhall48(at)charter.net>

My position: 461 bb stacker Woodbridge Sgt

My years: March 1972 May 1974

Now: Union,Mo State Farm ins Agent 30 yrs

Message:
Looking for any one in same unit, Phamton football teams, Moat Farm or the big manor house. Or any one during the same time period.

Wednesday, September 17, 2008
From: Wharton, Thomas W Civ USAF
Email:Thomas.Wharton(at)HILL.af.mil

Greetings all, WoW – where does the time go?

I too (then, SSgt. Tom Wharton) was also stationed at the RAF Bentwaters/Woodbridge bases from Jan 1977 to Jan 1980.

I was initially an F4D aircraft Crew Chief (78th FS) at Woodbridge and Bentwaters, then I was moved over to the Bentwaters side of the base where I continued to ‘crew” F4’s, about a year later we all converted to the A-10 aircraft but that first year was very exciting, lots of flying, deploying and exercises.

Soon the A-10 aircraft conversion took place, I was again assigned as an A-10 Crew Chief for one year (91st FS) reassigned to the Bentwaters side of the base. I soon volunteered and was picked up to be assigned to the Maintenance Operations (old Job Control) Center as a Squadron, Board Controller for the Bentwaters (91st) side of the base.

I was there and remember that terrible night in April 1978 when the F4 Fuel Barn (on Phase Row) blew up due to that “static electricity accident” that killed that young Airman, I remember how bravely some of the folks involved in that event fought to try and save lives and control that fire, it was a terrible night for all folks involved. One year earlier (within the first year of my arrival) I myself was involved in a serious aircraft (accident) fire which I and a good friend (who worked with me as a fellow Crew Chief, SSgt Roger Tingley) managed to extinguish a serious fire without loss of life (see attachment) that was a hell’va an afternoon too, I’ll never forget it.

However, on a happier note, I truly enjoyed all my time at that installation, our deployments, hard work and exercises which was part of being in USAFE and the Cold War. I still think of Bentwaters and the U.K. often with very fond memories, I really enjoyed the English countryside, the pubs and all around site seeing experience I had, the folks and country were a wonderful experience. I just wanted to say “hello” to all those who shared in many of the same experiences I did while assigned to this great location, best of luck to all in future.

Signed Tom Wharton, USAF Retired SMSgt (1969 to 1996).

Thomas W. Wharton
Foreign Disclosure Officer
Capabilities & Programs Branch
Hill AFB, Ogden, Utah 84056

Date: Friday 12th of September 2008
From: David A. Loving <davidloving(at)msn.com>

My position: ECM pod tech,sra,

My years: 1978-1980

Now: Rio Rancho, New Mexico, Intel, 24+ years

Message:
Woodbridge pod shop, stayed on Bentwaters. Hello to Chuck, Tim, Earl, John, Susie, Chief, Lavern,Tom, Pat, Kim, and all the other crazies that were there.

Date: Friday 29th of August 2008
From: Rory Rogney <roryrogney(at)clearwire.net>

My position: Firefighter

My years: 1977-1979

Now: St.Cloud MN.

Message:
Hope everyone has found peace in your lives.
I`d love to hear from anyone who worked at the fire dept.

Friday, August 08, 2008
Paul "Matt" Matusewic
email aj6ta(at)yahoo.com

RAF Bentwaters Friends

Hi Linn,

Hello from a sunny evening in Anchorage, Alaska. Could you put your investigative hat on and possibly dig out some information about a "lost" friend from Bentwaters.?

He is Rich Crowe and was at Bentwaters from September 1967 thru February 1971. The last e-mail address found was: crowe(at)netcom.uk and that dates to 1999.

Thank you for your help.

Paul "Matt" Matusewic
Bentwaters, 1966-1969

Monday 12th of May 2008
Stewart Levin <stewartlevin(at)netzero.com>

My position: 81 Supply Sqd

My years: 1972 thru 1975

Now: San Jose, Ca Estenson Logitics LLC

Message:
I was stationed at Bentwaters from 72 to 1876, I was married to a woman named Sandy. We lived in Bromeswell in the house that the Catholic Chaplin used to live in.

Tuesday 18th of March 2008
Joe "Jeep" Owens - golferinsc1954(at)aol.com

My position: A1C to Sgt/81st SPS K-9/Bentwaters Crunchers Assoc

My years: 1974-1976

Now: Greenville, SC/State Fire Inspector

Message:
Enjoyed my time in country. Worked both B/W & W/B in WSA and flightlines with my "Partner" "Crazy SAM". Lived both in the SP barracks and off base. Worked with Leo "Kim" Reed, Rick Clary, Art Letbetter. Roomed with Bruce Pritchet. Drank barrels of beer and wine in Mark Lance's room! DJ'ed all of our music in the wee hours! Separated from the AF in 1979 and entered the AFR at Dobbins AFB, GA.

Thursday 21st of February 2008
Alan L. Farner - Farner78(at)centurytel.net

My position: 81st SPS Woodbridge
My years: 65-68/75-78
Now: Gamaliel, AR, 100% retired and doing alot of fishing
Message:
I am trying to find my best man, married Oct. 22, 1966. I remember his name as Mike Pappara (sp) rank was A1c, he worked at Bentwaters and drove a blue Chevy Corvair. He also married a girl from Kesgrave, (I think), she lived just off the A12. Some one has got to remember him. Any help would be appricated. Thanks.

Wednesday 20th of February 2008
ANTHONY JOHN LOCKWOOD - anthony(at)lockwood5255.freeserve.co.uk

My position: freind to serviceman and his family

My years: 1970 to1974

Now: vehicle technicion, ipswich, suffolk,
Message:
Looking for Will (William) and Sam (Samatha) Marritch I think spelling of surname is correct, They lived off base, with their 18 month old son Ben, in accomodation at Tattingstone Place, they also had a buddy called John Williams.

Thursday 14th of February 2008
Nadine and Chris - nadine.t(at)virgin.net

My position: telephonist
My years: 1979 -1989
Now: Sizewell, Near Leiston
Message:
Hope some of you "old friends" out there remember us, and if you do get in contact. We lived at Marlesford at the time. Would dearly love to hear from Carl & Margaret, Mark 'my son' Seabald, Terry & Joe or anyone who remembers us.

Thursday 14th of February 2008
Nadine and Chris - nadine.t(at)virgin.net

My position: telephonist
My years: 1979 -1989
Now: Sizewell, Near Leiston
Message:
Hope some of you "old friends" out there remember us, and if you do get in contact. We lived at Marlesford at the time. Would dearly love to hear from Carl & Margaret, Mark 'my son' Seabald, Terry & Joe or anyone who remembers us.

Thursday 17th of January 2008
Karl Klepac - Qwick1(at)aol.com

My position: A1C to Sgt 81st AMS Bentwaters
My years: 74-77
Now: Self employed in southern NJ
Message:
Had a great time, would love to hear from others of the AMS

Wednesday 09th of January 2008
Deb Duke (was Debbie Mann then) - duked01(at)odjfs.state.oh.us

My position: Cocktail waitress at the club 1973-1974.
My years: 1972 -1974
Now: Ohio now, California for 20 years before that
Message:
I would love to hear from anyone who remembers me from those days. The waitresses at the club were Angie, Jeannette, Jo, Sarah, Marion and Jill. My girlfriends back then were Sandie & Denise O'Donovan, Sandie Donelan, Pat Rayner, Cass Wood, Cheryl and many others!

I would especially like to hear from Rick Thompson who worked with me at the club, Norm Zeyen, Kenny Leader, Paul Galiano (spelling?), Randy and Leah, Danny, Dorothy and Rick Saunders, Rose Schuyler, Chuck Alesi, Cass, Sandie Donelan and Mike Czudak who was stationed in Germany and TDY to Bentwaters. I miss you guys!

Sunday 16th of December 2007
Kim Craft (email: krcraft#at#yahoo.com)
Woodbridge Connection: My dad was stationed at Bentwaters-Woodbridge from 1966 to 1970.
Now: : Montclair, NJ, USA
Message:
I have many wonderful memories of England. I was 8 yrs old when we moved to England. We spent a year living at Hacheston in a lovely cottage with a lily pond and greenhouse (grapes were grown there). My siblings and I spent many a day wondering through the neighboring sugar beet fields and the tall hedge rows separating them. Truly the best of times! I am writing now because my parents will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary in a couple of months and I'm gathering facts and figures for a keepsake. I have something of an unusual request - I would like to know the elevation of Woodbridge (above sea level), but can't find it anywhere on the web. If you know, please email me.

Many thanks and God bless you.

See this page for an update on the elevation discussion!

Date: Saturday 08th of December 2007
Name: Steve Ashman
Email: sashman052#at#aol.com

My position: SSgt 81 AMS ECM Shop Bentwaters
My years: July 73 to July 76
Located now at: Spokane, Washington
Message:
I look back on my 3 years at Bentwaters as probably the most enjoyable tour of my 20 years. We were a partying bunch in the ECM shop and we threw some great parties. Also worked hard at times too. I've communicated with Barry Hibbard, Tom Perry and Jack Fallons' wife Donna. Sadly, Jack passed away a couple years ago. Would like to hear from anyone else that was there those 3 years, particularly Kent Ferguson, John Ohlmstead.

Date: Friday 30th of November 2007
Name: Ina (Phillips) Hasley
Email: Inaleehas#at#aol.com

My position: Secretary, 81st Supply
My years: 1968-1973
Located now at: Oklahoma City, OK
Message:
I found this site by accident and bookmarked it for revisits once a month. Its the end of Nov coming up and I nearly fell out of my seat when I saw my name. I was pleased that after after 30 years someone still remembered me. Memories immediately came to mind of all the names from the past that I've recognized in the messages but never took time to add any message myself. Seeing my name made me realize that friends never really forget friends. This is a great site to find someone you once knew. I was a single female working on BW base and I met many wonderful people there. I met my husband there It was the right time, right people and right place to enjoy the best years of my life I do hope more people will remember me and contact me at the above email. Thank you for a great helpful and memorable site.
Ina Hasley

Date: Thursday 15th of November 2007
Name: Peter Fairbank
Email: peterfairbank#at#adelphia.net

My position: Sgt., Re-enlistment & Separation Clerk, CBPO
My years: 71-72
Located now at: Maine
Message:
Worked first under MSgt Ralph Snyder, then MSgt Ernest D. ("Hoppy") Hopson; also with Sgt Perry Shumard. Lived off-base in Ipswich (50B Constable Road), with my wife, across the street from MSgt Larry Saxe, his wife Sandra and 2 kids. At the beginning and end of my tour, I lived in the barracks. I had a great time in the UK; had a lot of opportunities to travel into London and all around England and Scotland.

Along with "flying a desk", I remember doing sentry duty along the fence at Woodbridge during "alert" excercises. I remember it was remarkable that we had loaded M-16s, while troops that had been in Viet Nam said they never had ammunition in their's (afraid someone might get shot).

Suprised not to see any reference to "Hoppy". Was wondering if he left "under a cloud", as he basically "stole" the wife of another NCO and was otherwise a "wild & crazy guy".

I also remember Capt. Elaine Bailey, OIC of the Awards & Decs unit; and Ina Phillips, who worked as a civilian in Supply (I think) ... one of the rare black women on base.

Other guys who served in the military at that time, especially in the Army or Marines, hardly credfit what we did as "military service" at all. Well, tough to them! Whose fault is that?!

Date: Tuesday 16th of October 2007
Name: Earl Goodin
Email: bwmam(at)yahoo.com

My position: Sheet Metal, A 2C , 81 st FMS
My years: 1963-66 & 1968-70
Located now at: Jacksonville Fl, Retired, Dept of Defense,
Message:
Wow!!!
What a wonderful site, thank you for the memories. I was stationed at Bentwaters / Woodbridge from 1963-1966 and also worked with a company on base called Dynaelctron Corp from 1968-1970. If anyone remembers the good times I would love to here from you. Currrently, living in Florida and retired from the Dept of Defense.

I'm looking for anyone who knew the Barry family that lived at Bourne Hill. The daughter is named Sue Moss, she has a son named Carl Moss, brother named John Barry. If anyone knows where she is located please e-mail me. I just want to see how she is doing.

While stationed at Bentwaters, another memorable friend was Alex Trumpeter (British Civilian) that worked in the sheet metal shop. I saw a picture of him and friends at the old sheet metal shop. It seemed to be a few years after the base closed. I would love to know how he is getting on.

[Alex Trumpeter is now deceased - Linn Barringer]

Another family is Mike and Pat Mower (spelling), he owned a scaffolding business in Ipswich. Any help is much appreciated and thank you for a wonderful site.

I have such wonderful memories of the people I met while there and the places visited. Thank you all for making my experience in the U.K. so enjoyable.

Date: Friday 5th of October 2007
Name: Merrell L Tindle
Email: merrell(at)centurytel.net

My position: Msgt, Flt Engineer (C130) 67ARRS Woodbridge
My years: 1970-1973
Located now at: 100 Cheney Dr, Cabot, Arkansas 72023, USAF Retired
Message:
Was a member of the Tunetwisters and am trying to locate Ray Winn or Rick Welch. Both Chuck Bailey and Dwayne Booth are deceased. Would like to hear from anyone from 67ARRS.

Date: Monday 1st of October 2007
Name: Dale Scott
Email: dscott(at)longlines.com

My position: Security Police, Desk Sgt. Sgt, 81st Woodbridge
My years: 1968-1972
Located now at:
Message:

Date: Friday 21st of September 2007
Name: mario mondragon
Email: mariomon4858(at)aol.com

My position: E-3, 81st. SPS B-Flight
My years: 1976-1978
Located now at: Gary, Indiana
Message:
Anyone from B-Flight Bentwaters during my years there?

Date: Friday 21st of September 2007
Name: Norman Deeley
Email: dndeeley(at)aol.com

My position: Fire protection spec. (at) Bentwaters My years: Between 68 and 70 Located now at: Naples Fl
Message:
Looking for anyone from those days. In particular my good friend Tom Farrell

Date: Wednesday 12th of September 2007
Name: kelly emsden
Email: reneeinnewyork(at)hotmail.com

My position: looking for father
My years: 1979-82
Located now at: RICHARD STEINBERG
Message:
MY NAME IS KELLY EMSDEN IM 24 & LOOKING FOR MY FATHER HIS NAME IS RICHARD STEINBERG, (HE NEVER KNEW MY MOTHER MARY EMSDEN WAS PREGNANT) LEFT IN 1982 FROM BENTWATERS. I BELIEVE HE HAD FAMILY IN OAKLAND KENTUCKY AND HAS 2 OLDER DAUGHTER MARIE & SHAUNA WHO SHOULD BE IN THE 30S NOW. IF ANYONE KNOWS OF HIM ETC HOWEVER INSIGNIFICANT PLS CONTACT EMAIL RENEEINNEWYORK(at)hotmail.com

Date: Wednesday 12th of September 2007
Name: Tim Pease
Email: crazilion58(at)yahoo.com

My position: 81st Transportation (Mototpool)
My years: 78-79
Located now at: LA California
Message:
Looking for any that knew me. Especially the sisters, Sue and Sandy (West). Still in contact with some here in CA

Date: Thursday 06th of September 2007
Name: Dave (little Charlie) Hall
Email: dhall48(at)charter.net

My position: MMS bb stacker Woodbridge, base football 72-73
My years: Marc h 72 to July 74
Located now at: Union,MO
Message:
Enjoyed the UK. not weather. Had a great time and friends. Lived at Moat Farm near Grundsburgh and Lowood estates. Played for the base football team 72 and 73 starting LB with Ernie Brewer was big fan of basketball team, tune twisters and Tony Orlando. Looking for crazy George Weddle, Dick Le Clair, Mike Hamma, Mike Kaiser and other football team members. Remember the beer bottle throwing at the football game (Duke Nelson?) and them basketball game? Tony Kithcer's wife? Hope to hear from anyone that was at Woodbridge during my time.

Date: Sunday 19th of August 2007
Name: Ellen Kelly
Email: ellenkelly(at)tds.net

My position: Wife
My years: 1970-1974
Located now at: Knoxville, TN
Message:
Would love to find: Don Gibson, Tony Gates, and others at Woodbridge with Rescue!

Date: Thursday 16th of August 2007
Name: Harry Etheridge (Harold)
Email: doglover1947(at)earthlink.net

My position: Weapons Mechanic(bomb-loader) 92 TFS, S/Sgt.
My years: 1968-1971
Located now at: Retired civil service/ 7616 Goodall Mill Rd. Macon, Ga. 31216
Message:
looking for anyone from 92nd Tactical Fighter Squadron willing to share memories. Running Buck Pub in Ipswich, Queen's Head Pub in Saxmundham, London on Weekends, TDYs to Italy, Spain, Libya, Turkey,-Great life experiences seen through the haze of warm English Ale(was it Watney's pale ale?) Airman's Club, especially on New Year's eve.

Date: Thursday 16th of August 2007
Name: Don Mekoola
Email: F22DON(at)AOL.COM

My position: Engine Shop,Mech,Sgt, 79th TFS My years: 1968-1970 Located now at: Retired Msgt, USAF, Now living in Orland Park,Illinois
Message:
Had a great time in England, and with the 79th TFS. Was in the engine shop, worked with some great guys.

Date: Wednesday 15th of August 2007
Name: susan Hernandez Nee moss
Email: susanlindagb(at)sbcglobal.net

My position:
My years: 1974-1979
Located now at: Houston Texas
Message:
I am from Ipswich married GI he was a parachute rigger. We have been married for 28 years. Salvador is now a Senior Captain in the Houston Fire Department. I am actually looking for a friend of mine (English) her name is Pauline Calver, she worked with me, and also in the chow hall part time at Bentwaters. I have been looking for her for years, would like to get back in touch with her. I have tried the Evening star in town, with no luck. Going home to Ipswich to Visit 80 days to go, I can't wait !

Date: Wednesday 01st of August 2007
Name: Douglas T. Mitchell
Email: ultrabound(at)gmail.com

My position: Dependent, son of Jerry & Pat Mitchell My years: 1976-1979 Located now at: I'm an airline pilot living and working in Dubai, UAE
Message:
UPDATE from my previous post of 9/18/2003: NEW EMAIL address posted (above).
I'm interested in re-establishing contact with anyone who may have had contact with me or my family during our years on the twin bases. My father is Col. Jarrell (Jerry) S. Mitchell, USAF, ret., and my mother is Patricia (Pat) Mitchell. My only sibling is my brother, John E. Mitchell. We lived on RAF Bentwaters from 08/76 - 09/77, in the duplex officers quarters on the far west side of the base housing area. Our neighbors were the Snow's and the Mitri's. Wing Commander Col. Larsen lived directely across the street. We lived on RAF Woodbridge from 09/77 - 06-79, at the southwestern most corner of the base housing area, in quarters 1400. My father was the Base Commander during this period.
My brother and I attended Woodbridge American High School during all three years of our tour. I completed grades 7-8-9 there, while my brother John completed 9-10-11. Both of us were active in school sports and Scouting.
As is surely the case with all of us, there are many friendships and fond memories which have faded over the 30 years (!) that separate then from now. Some of those with whom I've lost touch and would very much like to reconnect include...
* Chris Hofrichter (brother Mike);
* Sandy Snow (sister Michelle);
* Charlie Mitri;
* USAF pilot Frank Falsone (sp?);
* Cheryl Felton;
* Chris Sawyer (brother "Tiger");
* Lorraine Rand;
* Betty Meadows;
* Yvonne and Monty Mathews
* Lisa Schultz;
* David Goddard (brother Steve);
* Aaron Harris;
* Meg Greene;
* Caroline Rapone;
* Lito Geraldson;
* Scott Seligman;
* Jeanette and Janice Selden;
* Allison McClish;
* Chris Richard;
* Kathy Spisak;
* Mike Webber;
* Greg Gregory;
* Helena Norris;
* Nicola Pearson;
* Dale Shoope;
* Mike Spenser;
* Dee Myers;
* Brad Bond;
* Teachers: Ms. Beazley, Mr. Grover; Ms. Curran; Mr. Winzler; Coach Laut; Dr. Williams;

If anyone reading this has any news or contact information regarding any of those persons listed above, or would like to make conact with myself or my brother John Mitchell, please don't hesitate to send me an email.

Warm regards...

Douglas Mitchell
ultrabound(a)gmail.com

Date: Tuesday 24th of July 2007
Name: keith schwandt
Email: sneakypete54(at)hotmail,com

My position: crew chief F4D B/W
My years: 69 thru 71
Located now at: wellingto ks
Message:
Was best man for a friend Pete Walls, had good times with the black ice. Can't find him anyplace.

Date: Friday 20th of July 2007
Name: John Herald
Email: JohnH5(at)gte.net

My position: Gun Services, 81st MMS, SRA
My years: 1974-1976
Located now at: Engineer, Boeing Co
Message:
Looking for folks I worked with. Nick Rasoc, George Suitor, etc.
Sad to hear about TSgt. Jim Grubbs passing.

Date: Friday 20th of July 2007
Name: Steve Dolan
Email: dolanfive(at)comcast.net

My position: Firefighter/ Crash Rescue
My years: 1979 -1981
Located now at: Whitemarsh Police, Montgomery County, Pa 610 825 6530
Message:
Message Great site. Remembering the good times, return trip is a must-do!. Anyone remember the Base Rugby or Soccer teams "the Ghetto" or "Wind Haven", John Dicks, Doug Stockton, Bill Wyland, Steve Jagger, Phil Harter and the List of friends is too long to go on. Contacted my soccer coach Paddy Clerkin, via this site. One of the best soccer teams I ever played on... USAFE championship. Would enjoy hearing from you. Have some old photos I need to share. Godspeed!

Date: Thursday 19th of July 2007
Name: Udo Schmeling (wolfie)
Email: navigatork(at)aol.com

My position: 81st FMS Jet Engine Shop/Test Cell My years: Oct 1976- Oct 1978 Located now at: Living in St Charles, ILL. Working for American Airlines
Message:
A co-worker told me about this site. I am hoping to catch up with some friends who I worked with. Either in the shop or out at Test Cell.........The days at RAF Bentwaters are some of my best memories . Some of concerts we would go to in London were truly awesome. The people I worked with and friends I made. Looking forward to hearing from you.

Date: Sunday 15th of July 2007
Name: Carol Crowe
Email: carolcrowetx(at)yahoo.com

My position: Airforce Brat
My years: 1970-1974
Located now at: Fort Worth Texas - Landman
Message:
When I went to Woodbridge and then Lakenheath, my name was Carol Smith. I've just heard about this website and am looking for Linda Pulley, Brenda Davis, Ginger Hoover, Kim Cowan, the beautiful sisters Patti and Susan (I forget their last names) who road on my bus with me to Woodbrige (8th grade), or anyone else who may remember me. Gosh, it was soooo long ago, and such a great time to be a teenager! I would love to know how my old friends lives have worked out, what everyones doing. Please contact me!
Carol Crowe
Fort Worth, Texas

Date: Tuesday 10th of July 2007
Name: David (Andy) Anderson
Email: an3265(at)yahoo.com

My position: Security Police E-3, 81sps, Bentwaters My years: 1969-1972 Located now at: Lakeland, Florida
Message:
Had a great time in the UK. Some of the guys I hung with Jim Dickerson, Alan Mills, Stringbean, Jackson, Al Love, Turk Bush, Ruffin, Coffee, Heavy and many more, B, Brown.

Date: Monday 02nd of July 2007
Name: elisabeth shuman
Email: elisabeth543(at)comcast.net

My position: sgt admin
My years: 1974-1975
Located now at: civilain travis air force base
Message:
I have been searching for a robert cuddle that was a close friend of mine. He worked on the air planes when I was stationed at wood bridge.
My name at the time was elisabeth r. sutterfield

Date: Tuesday 26th of June 2007
Name: Corina Moran
Email: morancorina(at)yahoo.com

My position: seeker of information
My years: 0
Located now at: Blackfoot, Idaho
Message:
I came across some paintings signed by Oscar J. DelCastello. I tracked his name to this database. The paintings are dated 1967 and 1977. Does anyone know how to get a hold of this person or who he is? Thanks

Date: Wednesday 27th of June 2007
Name: Roger Baker
Email: sitesix6(at)yahoo.com

My position: Weapons Tech &Flightline supervisor E-5 & E-6
My years: 1975 - 1979
Located now at: Worcester Mass, Lead Operating Engineer, UMASSMED
Message:
I worked both Bentwaters and Woodbridge flightlines. Loading weapons while assigned to the 81st MMS. Major Sams was the commander. I worked for an old SMSgt, Walt Stancil. I also lived in Woodbridge (Village) at Edward Fitzgerald Court. My neighbors were Peter and Pat Watson. On the other side of my apartment was John and Natasha Payton. If anyone recognizes my name, feel free to contact me at the above email address.
I loved my time in England and felt I had spent it well. Some day, I would love to return.....
Thank you Linn for opening this Section of the Twin Bases web site again.

Roger Baker
MSgt USAF Ret

Date: Tuesday 10th of January 2006
Name: Paul Bell
Email: pbding2000 at yahoo.com
TwinBase job: 79th TFS (Weapons)
Twin Base years: 67-70
Located Now: St. Clairsville, Ohio
Message: some of the best times of my life.

Date: Monday 09th of January 2006
Name: Micahel Erbrick
Email: mderbrick at earthlink.net
TwinBase job: Air Traffic Controller, RAPCON, SGT, 2164 Comm Sq,
Twin Base years: 1970-1973
Located Now: Katy, TX
Message: Worked in GCA and RAPCON 70 to 73. Still stay in touch with some friends who were stationed with me. Would like to hear from anyone who remembers me. Had some great times on base and off shooting darts in Pubs and playing golf at Woodbridge.

Date: Thursday 05th of January 2006
Name: ISOBELL POLSON
Email: sharron- at -firstpointuk.com
TwinBase job: WORKED AT THE CLUB
Twin Base years: 1974
Located Now:
Message: LOOKING FOR ANY ONE WHO REMEMBERS ME

HAD A DAUGHTER SHARRON

REMEMBER BOB

Date: Thursday 05th of January 2006
Name: Ken Powers
Email: poolboy- at -vcmail.net
TwinBase job: 43131,crew cheif,A1C, 81 OMS,Bentwaters
Twin Base years: 76-78
Located Now: Ventura, CA. Pool Tech. 8714 Nye Rd.-93001
Message: Looking to get in touch with Mickie Prosser, Lippincott, Lipscomb, Doug Chic or friends of Ray Richards. Any Yellow Section flightline crew chiefs out there? PHANTOM F-4Ds ROCK!

Date: Thursday 29th of December 2005
Name: Donald Valot
Email: tovaldon(a)verizon.net
TwinBase job: Airmen 81st spsq
Twin Base years: 6-72/9-73

Date: Monday 26th of December 2005
Name: John Mangum
Email: john(a)mangum.demon.co.uk
TwinBase job: SSgt, Det 3, 2164th Comm Sqd, Martlesham Heath
Twin Base years: 67-70
Located Now: Much Wenlock, Shropshire, UK
Message: Spent three years at Martlesham Heath (the Rock) Many fond memories including the first year that I spent living in one of the Quonset Huts at RAF Bentwaters (mine was on the end of the steam pipe run adjacent to the sugar beet field that seperated the Huts from the old hospital). I've been back in the UK for eight years now, and still visit Ipswich often.

Date: Friday 23rd of December 2005
Name: Denis L. Rogers
Email: Denisrogers(a)verizon.net
TwinBase job: 81st MMS missile shop
Twin Base years: Dec 75 to Feb 81
Located Now: Rowlett, TX
Message: Bentwaters/Woodbridge was the best years of my life. My wife and I had a great experience and made many friends. The missile shop was the best duty I had in the AF.We watched the BB-stackers do all the work and we got all the glory. Loved it.

Date: Sunday 18th of December 2005
Name: Forrest Atkins
Email: fatkins1 (a) excite.com
TwinBase job: Weapons Mechanics Crew Chief
Twin Base years: 1966 to 1970
Located Now: Oxnard, Calif
Message: Watching Woodbridge UFO documentary, on researching further, stumbled across this site.

Date: Sunday 18th of December 2005
Name: Ken Powers
Email: poolboy (a) vcmail.net
TwinBase job: 43131,crew cheif,A1C, 81 OMS,Bentwaters
Twin Base years: 76-78
Located Now: Ventura,CA. Swimming pool tech
Message: I remember the day, members of the band Lynard Skynard died. A bummer, but another reason to party at the time. F-4D Phantoms ROCK!! Any Sanduski or Doug Chick or how about Lippincot. Any OMS or Phase Row give me a email.

Date: Saturday 17th of December 2005
Name: Monty & Katie Robertson
Email: montyrobertson (a) bellsouth.net
TwinBase job: Monty-81st FMS Katie-81st FMS
Twin Base years: 75-77
Located Now: Greensboro,North Carolina Tyco Electronics
Message: We met and were married there, had our 1st child there. Love our stay there and have been wanting to go back. Had many fond memories there and would like to get in contact with our friends we made there.

Date: Saturday 17th of December 2005
Name: Steve Hendrix
Email: Maxville1 (a) aol.com
TwinBase job: Air Traffic Control Radar Maint.-2164th Comm Sqdn
Twin Base years: Sep 1977-Sep 1979
Located Now: Jacksonville, Florida
Message: Would love to hear from people I worked with in the 2164th Comm Sqdn. Does anyone remember the band "Tutch" that used to play at the Phantom Club? I played guitar with them. I am now a technician for BellSouth (25 years) and I am also retired from the Florida Air Nat'l Guard (MSgt.)

Date: Monday 28th of November 2005
Name: Jim Carey
Email: pgajhc (a) hotmail.com
BW job: AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER,BENTWATERS TWR 1979-1983
Located Now: HOUSING MANAGER MISAWA AB JAPAN
Message: HELLO TO FELLOW CONTROLLERS WHO WORKED AT BENTWATERS & WOODBRIDGE & ENGLISH CONTROLLER MR. EDWARDS

Date: Friday 18th of November 2005
Name: David P. Schaefer
Email: dodas72 (a) insightbb.com
B/W years: Bentwaters Feb 73 - Apr 76
B/W job: 81st OMS Crew Chief on F-4C Tail # 413 and F-4D Tail# 227.
Located Now: Kewanee, Illinois
Message: My aircraft was always parked on top of hill. Also BPO Inspector working for John Neill. My wife (Donna) was the Dry Cleaner Manager from Mid 74 til we left in Apr 76 for Cannon AFB, NM. Remember Larry Cranford, Richard "Jerry" Parker, Louis Fuentes, Reese Breedlove, Rick Crow, Phil Joiner, Ed Lucero. I am now retired from Civil Service and Military (E-8) .  

Date: Friday 29th of July 2005
Name: Eugene Smith Jr
Email: esmith (a) barbourville.com
B/W years: 1974-75
B/W job: Egress E-4 81st tfw
Located Now: Barbourville, Kentucky 40906 Paramedic
Message: in the winter that wet cold air comeing off the N sea more later

Name: Alan L. Farner
Email: madgn (a) northarkansas.net
B/W years: RAF Woodbridge, 1965/69 & 1975/78
B/W job: 81st SPS
Located Now: North Arkansas
Message: Picture of self just prior to retirement (right).
I have found a lost friend; Thomas & Maureen Janik who were stationed at RAF Woodbridge in the mid 60s. Many old friends have been looking from them for some time.
Thanks

Name: Jim Meeks
Email: jim.meeks-at-comcast.net
B/W years: 1975 - 1977
B/W job: Sgt. 81st SPS Bentwaters
Located Now: Northwest Indiana
Message: (PLEASE CHANGE E-MAIL ADDRESS TO: jim.meeks-at-comcast.net) Sgt. James J. Meeks Bentwaters Woodbridge Jul 1975 - July 1977, Sgt. 81st SPS (worked both Security and Law Enforcement sides)
Address: 1193 Rak Road (a) Burns Harbor, Chesterton, Indiana 46304-9728
Stationed from 07/75 to 07/77 at Bentwaters (also worked Woodbridge)
You really do not appreciate how much you loved being there until you aren't there anymore.
Really do miss the place..!

Sunday 07/17/2005 3:44:15pm
Name Donald J. Schabach
Email dschar912-at-aol.com
B/W yrs 1976 - 78
B/W job ARU Shop
Now at Tampa Fla.
Message Worked mostly swing shift at Woodbridge. Remember the great service football games.

Tuesday 07/12/2005 8:36:22pm
Name Maureen Duralski (nee Kirby)
Email MDuralski-at-Charter.net
B/W yrs 1970-1973
B/W job
Now at
Message Hallo there. I am writing for my husband Ray Duralski. We both enjoy your site very much. I lived in Melton & worked at the Telephone Exchange, where I made quite a few friends.
1 or 2 of them I will never forget. My Husband was at Bentwaters in 1970-73. He was discharged in '73 then came back to England & we married in 1975, I had two sons from a previous marriage & the Ray & I had a daughter in '76. We came back to the States in 1986, but as my family was in England I visited Woodbridge two or three times & got in touch with some school mates. I was Maureen Kirby before I married & would love to hear from anyone who remembers me. Woodbridge has changed so much it is so pretty now. Please feel free to give me any intake
Thankyou
Maureen Duralski (nee Kirby) ex Smith.

Tuesday 07/12/2005 0:29:00am
Name Curtis 'preacher' Payne
Email cwpayne49-at-aol.com
B/W yrs july 1972 - july 1974
B/W job adm spec - 81st AMS
Now at TENNESSEE
Message What a great time in my life and I have so many fond memories of bentwaters. I played on the base basketball team during my 2 years there. during the my last year there we compiled an 18-2 record which I think still stands today as the best record in Bentwaters history. We had so many grat players, Hank Brown, Isadore Brown, Bones Bennett, Clayes, Jefferson, Oops Alston, Dogan just to mention a few. My first year there we were blessed with the talent of Alan Mills, perhaps the greatest player to wear a Phantom uniform. We stay in touch with each other and visit one another from time to time. Another friend I stay in touch with is Ray "poor dog" Ruffin from Beaumont, Texas. After my tenure on active duty I joined the Tenn air national guard and retired as a CMS after 27 yrs total service.

Monday 07/11/2005 0:41:05am
Name Tom Furman
Email tfurman-at-hotmail.com
B/W yrs WB 74-76
B/W job 67th ARRS Crew chief
Now at Bradenton, Florida
Message Ran across this site looking up old friends and aquaintences.

Saturday 07/09/2005 10:12:50pm
Name John (Gordon) Rowe
Email gordon.rowe-at-usap.gov
B/W yrs Ahlhorn: 1979 - 1983
B/W job Ahlhorn: Flight Operations NCO
Now at Denver, CO w/ U.S. Antarctic Program
Message Best assignment in my 20yr career bar none. 13th person to arrive to set up this FOL. So many "firsts" I can count! Unbelievable camaradarie between the officers and NCO's. Wonderful German people that bring back the fondest memories. Extended twice, and should have extended a third time. I loved the food, the beer, but mostly all the terrific people. Some day I will go back to visit. Perhaps visit with Hans-Herman Kuckenbecker and his family at the Altes-Post House. If you were a pilot I knew you and probably we had a beer or two together. A lot of exercises, ORI's, and long days, but, also a lot of great times, volksmarchs, fests, and good fun. Oh, to relive those days!

Friday 07/08/2005 3:31:48pm
Name John Dorry
Email srphantom-at-cox.net
B/W yrs 1970-72
B/W job F-4 crew chief
Now at Chesapeake, VA USA
Message The people of London are in my thoughts and prayers. May the cowards who committed this atrocity be exterminated.
Stay strong.

Thursday 06/30/2005 3:19:13am
Name Gene Raper
Email raperfam(at)windstream.net
B/W yrs 1967-1970
B/W job AWCS Radar Shop (old A&E Building)
Now at Ashburn, Georgia
Message I was an awcs troop from 66-70. I am still looking for Jim Houser, Warren O'toole, Steve Wages, Al Weathers, Carl Ferrie, TK Walters, Al Fremder, Bates, Miekowski, 'Pappy' Garret, and any others that may have been there at the time and remember me. I have heard from George Miller, Carl Nice, and Rick Billings. These were the best and most fun years of my life. Some of you guys still have some of my money from our poker games, although I did manage to get some of yours. My email address now is raperfam-at-alltel.net. I would like to hear from any of you guys.

Saturday 06/25/2005 11:33:14am
Name Roger Jefferson
Email tep_zepi20-at-hotmail.com
B/W yrs May74 to December75
B/W job firefighter 81st C E S
Now at Louisiana
Message I served time with J P Davies and Charles Norman at RAF Bentwaters from May 74 to December 75. I had real good times there.
Does anyone really know what happened to Ronnie E Brown.
I would also like to hear from Jerome Hughes, Morris Bellard and Msgt Evans.

Friday 06/24/2005 1:09:22am
Name John & Andrea DiPasquale
Email jay_dipasquale-at-cox.net
B/W yrs March, 1975 to Dec, 1976
B/W job Aircraft Electricians, both of us
Now at Hampton, Va.
Message I was told about this web site and thought I would like to see what's been happening. Most of the pictures were great. I got to work on the F-4s, and later went back to work depot mods on the A-10s. It really was a pretty good assignment.

Thursday 06/23/2005 3:36:53am
Name Randy A.Edens
Email rf4phan-at-aol.com
B/W yrs 72 / 74
B/W job Nightcook, Woodbridge dining hall
Now at Quality control , Indianapolis, Ind.
Message Half of my AF time was spent in the U.K. and I had only good times.

Sunday 06/19/2005 1:43:06pm
Name Steve Dolan
Email dolanfive-at-comcast.net
B/W yrs 79-81
B/W job Firefighter / Crash Rescue
Now at Whitemarsh Police
Message Great site. Remembering the good times, return trip is a must-do!. Anyone remember the Base Rugby or Soccer teams "the Ghetto" or "Wind Haven", John Dicks, Doug Stockton, Bill Wyland, Steve Jagger, Phil Harter and the List of friends is too long to go on. Contacted my soccer coach Paddy Clerkin, via this site. One of the best soccer teams I ever played on... USAFE championship. Would enjoy hearing from you. Have some old photos I need to share. Godspeed!

Wednesday 06/15/2005 2:28:44pm
Name Abigaille Audrey Bishop (Wisby)
Email abigaille.bishop-at-ntlworld.com
B/W yrs 1970s
B/W job Military Policeman
Now at Last known place Tampa Florida
Message I am looking for my godparents, Roger Sylvester Fennell and Verna Fennell. I was christened in Sternfield church, Suffolk in 1973. My parents name are Henry David and Jaqueline Anne Wisby. I would like to know the whereabouts so I can get in contact again with them. I know they moved from Bentwaters to Tampa, Florida. Can anyone help me?

Tuesday 06/14/2005 2:44:52am
Name Donald LaBarre
Email dbar105-at-cox.net
B/W yrs 1962-64 and 1978-82
B/W job AGE shop and Jolly Green Flt. Eng.
Now at Las Vegas, Nevada
Message Retired here in 1985 from the F-117's. Working at the Fremont Hotel and Casino in downtown Las Vegas, stop by any time.

Sunday 06/12/2005 4:14:55am
Name Mike Bird
Email B8Ral-at-aol.com
B/W yrs 1979-1983
B/W job 67Th ARRS Helicopter Maintenance Supt.
Now at Winter Haven, Florida
Message I remeber all the god times and Local people. I come back once in a while to visit. Terry Kinglake a Local has been a Great friend for years. This was the best part of my life during those times.

Friday 06/03/2005 7:51:02am
Name David Loving
Email davidloving-at-msn.com
B/W yrs 1978 to 1980
B/W job ECM pod shop, Woodbridge
Now at
Message Was in ECM pod shop at Woodbridge, but stayed at Bentwaters, Fall of 1978 to Fall of 1980. Hello to Chuck, Uncle Earl, John Aiello, Kim Kerschenstein, Frank Wurzlebacher, Tim Ossinger, Pat, Chief, Lavern, Susie...susie, susie, susie. Tom, I can see the faces, and remember their voices, can't remember their names.

Sunday 05/29/2005 4:35:31am
Name Michelle Haile
Email hailecat-at-yahoo.com
B/W yrs 78-85
B/W job dependant
Now at Pittsburgh, Pa.
Message Posted before, but wanted to post more. Daddy (Walter F. Haile Jr. aka Tank) and his brothers cooked the ribs at the phantom football games. They were in the blue trailer in the corner. Daddy worked at 81st CSG... hope to hear from anyone who remembers our family. Tank, Karin, Frankie, Eric, and Michelle Haile. We lived at 1070B and then moved down to 1000A when they started to remodel the homes.

Tuesday 05/24/2005 8:57:33pm
Name Aaron (string bean) (Mac) McReynolds
Email aaronmcr-at-yahoo.com
B/W yrs 1968 -1972
B/W job SPS
Now at Flint, Michigan
Message Went back to Bentwaters and Woodbridge in 2005 on a visit with my wife, who I first saw at the Q club in London.

Thursday 05/19/2005 12:31:41am
Name Harold (Harry) Etheridge
Email doglover1947-at-earthlink.net
B/W yrs 1968-1971
B/W job Weapons Mechanic (Bombloader)
Now at retired civil service from Robins AFB Ga
Message Looking for any old 92nd TFS Weapons Mechanics. Remember cranking in the 20 ml rounds in the gun pod? What were the bomblifters called( MJ-1/MJ-4). Hated sticking my head behind the rocket launchers to punch one out with a screwdriver when one came back stuck from a flight. TDYs were great, got to get suntans in Libya, Turkey, Spain, Italy, Sardinia, then come back to the cold in England. Wish I could do it all over again, the Queens Head pub in Saxmundham, Running Buck in Ipswich, beer on base was $2.40 a case, Bacardi Rum was $1.25 a fifth. Don't drink anymore, but sure enjoyed my youth in a fantastic country. Looking for Gary Furstenberg, Greg Treadwell, Johnny Payne, Edward Dumas, Pete Holloway.
Cheers to a great group of troops!!

Monday 05/16/2005 6:48:57pm
Name Wanda and Dean Hansen
Email W5145-at-aol.com
B/W yrs Aug.1977 to Aug 1980
B/W job Dean was on flightline at Bentwaters
Now at Burkburnett, Texas
Message Dean retired in 1985 and now works for contractor at Sheppard AFB, Tx... I wish I had taken more photos of Bentwataers and Woodbridge...

Thursday 05/05/2005 12:35:01am
Name Abigaille Audrey Bishop(Wisby)
Email abigaille.bishop-at-ntlworld.com
B/W yrs 1970'S
B/W job Military policeman
Now at Tampa Florida (Last known residence)
Message I am looking for my godparents who go by the name Roger Sylvester Fennell and Verna Fennell.Theywere based in R.A.F Bentwaters around the 1970's.I was christened in 1973 at Sternfield church,Sternfield .Suffolk.
My parents names are Henry David Wisby and Jaqueline Anne Wisby.
I believe they went back to Tampa Florida,Please could anyone help me in trying to find them.

Thursday 05/05/2005 1:53:11am
Name Steve Parker
Email steveparker40241-at-gmail.com
B/W yrs Jan 73-Jan 75
B/W job AGE 81st FMS
Now at Louisville, KY
Message Lets hear from the AGE tractor drivers. SSGT Harry Duncan was the super, Albert Gutierez, Paul (fuzzy head), I went TDY to Aviano and married an Italian girl. We have been married for 30 years, four kids. I am now retired from ATF two years ago.

Tuesday 05/03/2005 10:14:35pm
Name Daniel Lilley
Email daniellilley313-at-hotmail.com
B/W yrs
B/W job
Now at Hadleigh, Suffolk
Message Hi to all that read this... found this site by mistake. Would like to hear from anyone who may know or have heard of my uncle, he was stationed at Bentwaters and Woodbridge in I guess the 60's-70's his name is Harry jack Lewis and he is 65 now, originally he lived in PA usa... now living in Wales. Have heard some crazy stories from his USAF days and would be interested to hear from anyone who remembers him. My e-mail address is daniellilley313-at-hotmail.com

Saturday 04/30/2005 1:51:01am
Name Dale chandler
Email dale1948-at-hotmail.com
B/W yrs July 1969 thru Dec 1972 E2 thru E4 Sgt.
B/W job 81st supply nors spec.
Now at Civilian
Message I found the sight by mistake. I met a lot of great people. I often think of those times. I am married and have 2 girls and two grandchildren.

Friday 04/29/2005 3:47:57pm
Name Jim Wieck
Email jbigdog63-at-aol.com
B/W yrs 1969 thru 1973
B/W job Jet Engine Mechanic
Now at 18 Wesley Drive Wilder Ky 859-441-6354
Message I was a jet engine mech with the 81st FMS. I also played on the football team 1970, 71, & 72. Would like to hear from anyone. I was a bartender for a couple years at the airmans club. We had some great times at the club.

Thursday 04/21/2005 5:05:08pm
Name Richard Ray
Email richnkay-at-hotmail.com
B/W yrs Sept 74-77
B/W job Flightline crewchief, Victor Alert crew
Now at Hahira Ga. USAF Ret.
Message New E-mail address richnkay-at-hotmail.com.
Still looking for any of my old VA crew members, enlisted or officer.

Wednesday 04/20/2005 0:05:51am
Name David Loving
Email davidloving-at-msn.com
B/W yrs fall 77 to fall 79
B/W job ECM pod shop
Now at Intel for 21 years now
Message NEW Email address. Hello to Uncle Earl, Chuck, John Aiello, Zimmerman, Kim Kerchenstein, Chief, Laverne, Tom, Pat. Too many years ago to remember names, but we had lots of fun. In New Mexico.

Friday 04/15/2005 8:16:04am
Name K W (Mac) McMullen
Email kwellington36-at-aol.com
B/W yrs 1969-1973
B/W job air traffic control
Now at Spokane, Wa
Message My wife, Romelle and I, along with three daughters, loved our time in the UK. When we first arrived in 1969 we stayed in the Coach and Horses in Melton for several weeks on TLA until we moved into base housing on Woodbridge. We met folks at the Pub who became lasting friends. I was the Chief Controller at Woodbridge and worked with really great controllers, including three English civilians who were known as Native Sons. I had worked with two of these 10 years before when a very young airman at RAF Lakenheath and assigned at Anglia radar air traffic control center. A look back now, this is all ancient history and of very little interest, so cheerio.

Monday 04/11/2005 4:27:04am
Name Joaquin Robledo Jr., MSgt, USAF (Ret.)
Email jrobledojr-at-aol.com
B/W yrs 1976 thru 1979
B/W job 67th ARRS Jet Engine Tech.
Now at Las Vegas, NV
Message This was one great tour serving with the 67th ARRS. My friends included Larry Dray, Gilbert Reyes, Ralph Sanchez, just to name a few. Had some great times with the Latin American Club. Anyone out there that remembers our get togethers please respond by e-mail.

Friday 04/08/2005 12:56:58am
Name DANIEL D BLACK
Email DRAGON4037-at-EARTHLINK.NET
B/W yrs 1968-1971
B/W job 81ST SPS
Now at RETIRED
Message WORKED WOODBRIDGE SECURITY THEN TRANSFERRED TO BENTWATERS LE. 1968 TO 1971

Friday 04/08/2005 2:06:17am
Name Ken Fulton
Email suenken1-at-msn.com
B/W yrs 71/73
B/W job weapons release
Now at Belton, TX
Message Loved the young girls there so much I brought one home to the States. Just wish I could have brought that case of Tolly Cobbled Ale also. Probobly just as well, the ale would be long gone, but that little English girl is still with me!

Thursday 04/07/2005 5:47:43pm
Name Ralph Haynes
Email hghaynes-at-comcast.net
B/W yrs Bentwaters 1978-1982
B/W job Flight Line Maint.
Now at Seattle, retired
Message We are searching for the 2 Delta, Ohio, class rings that belonged to our Saxmundham neighbors. They disappeared when they were packed out in 1982. Reward offered.

Wednesday 04/06/2005 7:01:48pm
Name Tony Galasso (SSgt. at the time)
Email tonyroma10-at-lycos.com
B/W yrs 1973 - 1975
B/W job SPS
Now at Civilian
Message Overall, I enjoyed my assignment at Woodbridge - my off-duty hours, that is. As anyone else who had the "pleasure" of being a cop in that environment, he/she realizes that it could be hell at times, but a whole lot colder! Anyway, I loved England, that area, and the surrounding cities and towns. Does anyone remember the Running Buck in Ipswich? I only went there a few times, as I never liked hanging around places where there were so many other "yanks".
Anyway, "cheerio", "ta", and all that other English stuff...

Monday 04/04/2005 7:46:44pm
Name Jim Bentley
Email slicker106-at-hotmail.com
B/W yrs Sept. 76 to Sept. 78
B/W job 81 SPS
Now at Lawrenceburg, TN
Message I was SPCDS alarm operator on A Flight. I lived in a small bungalow in Yoxford. My room mate was Ron Oldman from Louisville,KY.

Sunday 03/27/2005 4:02:00am
Name Vince Morton
Email vinlinmort-at-comcast.net
B/W yrs 74 to 78
B/W job 81st Security Police
Now at
Message Worked mostly at Bentwaters but did some time at Woodbridge. Worked for Jim Flynn, Msgt. Gibson., Donooyer, and Rick Lombardo. Shared a house off base in Bramfield with Jim Teague and Chris Roberts. Would love to hear from anyone I knew. Great times and memories at Bentwaters.

Friday 03/18/2005 3:31:47am
Name Andy Castro Jr
Email tomandy8-at-yahoo.com
B/W yrs 1968-1971
B/W job 81st Security Police Sq. BW/WoodBridge
Now at Fort Worth, Texas Retired 1989
Message Did some time at the twin bases, The Airmen Club just opened up, new BX, New movie house, and I was introduced to the one arm bandit. The Bentwater Phamtoms football team was winning and played in the first Super bowl Army/ Air Force game. Bentwaters won. I heard about the UFO incident and its vey much possible, those were some deep woods. There were stories about ole East End charlie(Ghost)running around that east end gate. I have so many memories from back in the day. RAF BENTWatERS, ENGLAND...

Monday 03/07/2005 5:53:27am
Name Larry (Gerard) Lopez aka GerPez
Email lmclopez-at-mcshi.com
B/W yrs 1975-1977
B/W job Woodbridge Firefighter
Now at Tacoma WA (USAF RET)
Message I still have a picture of all of the firefighters from woodbridge from 1975-77 we had it done to remember. Like the little devel on the foam tank! And the fire chief burning down the smoke house (that quonset hut) before he called us. Don't remember his name though. Also remember something about getting the p-4 stuck in the mud? Oh and not to forget the birdman and all of those rabbits he used to give us.

Saturday 03/05/2005 6:05:22am
Name Everett (Rocky) Foreman
Email eforeman-at-hotmail.com
B/W yrs 72 - 75
B/W job 81 MMS Weapons Release
Now at Alamogordo New Mexico
Message Loved the UK. One of the best assignments of my career. Lived in Ipswich/Kesgrave with my wife and 3 boys (two born in England). Remember fog so thick you could cut it with a knife. Driving on the left side of the road for the first time, roundabouts and Morris Minors? Coin operated electric meters and needing a licence for TV. Water heaters above the sink and bathtub, and friges that bearly reached your waist? Two weeks without seeing the sun and the F-4 drivers bragging they saw it everyday. The Farmer who fertilized with Pigs ^#%$! in the field accross from the dorms on Bentwaters (pray for no wind). The freezing cold water of the north sea at Felixstow beach? Warm beer and Lager and Lime? Hamburgers made out of ham? And ice cream that was soooo good? What's not too love?

Wednesday 03/02/2005 11:58:46pm
Name Ken Cook
Email keneyke-at-aol.com
B/W yrs 1965-1968 & 1972-1977
B/W job Security Police
Now at Eyke, Woodbridge, England
Message Many fond memories of both times at B/W Now live only a mile from the old base and have watched it's demise over the past 12 years. Now a big housing estate. Retired in 1977 and have not looked back - have kept in touch with many of the old gang.

Monday 02/28/2005 11:53:38pm
Name Don Church
Email morris.man-at-tiscali.co.uk
B/W yrs
B/W job
Now at
Message Was a child growing up in Suffolk with memories of Phantoms. Knew a couple of guys off the base, they came to our chapel at Aldringham. I also went to school with a child whose father was in the USAF and stationed at Bentwaters, he lived at Mill Hill, Aldringham and I believe was called Richard. This would be about 1969-70. I have fond memories of Suffolk and living with Phantoms and A-10s (too young to remember the Voodoos!) Best Wishes to all who loved our part of Suffolk.

Monday 02/28/2005 11:49:28pm
Name Jim Honea
Email jhonea2-at-cox.net
B/W yrs 1972-1976
B/W job Telephone Maintenance
Now at
Message Loved my time at RAF Bentwaters/Woodbridge. Had the greatest job in the AF. Lots of good friends. Visited what a young NCO could afford, and later came back to Greenham for four years. Remember always running out of charcoal, "Bud", and the great toilet paper shortage.

Sunday 02/27/2005 3:34:47am
Name Daniel Narzinski
Email iksniz-at-htc.net
B/W yrs 1975-76
B/W job Pilot 91st TFS
Now at Columbia, IL
Message I just found the Bentwaters web site. In late 1975 I was the Executive Officer for the 91st TFS. I was not stationed at Bentwaters at the time of the loss of these officers but our Squadron Commander, Tom Wiley, was and asked me to do something to remember them. I employed an English woodworker in Norfolk to create the memorial. I fastened it to a pavilion on the Woodbridge Base where it apparently remained a very long time.
Dan Narzinski

Friday 02/25/2005 7:52:27pm
Name Donald Shaffer
Email donald.shaffer-at-earthlink.net
B/W yrs 74-76
B/W job 81st OMS Phase Maint.
Now at Heber City, Ut.
Message Best years of my life. Lived in Ipswich and BW dorms. Any of the old crew out there please contact me.

Monday 02/21/2005 8:16:52pm
Name Bill Trotter
Email BBTJ-at-aol.com
B/W yrs June 74-Feb 78, AMN to SSgt.
B/W job 81st SPS, Woodbridge, C Flight
Now at Indepedence, Mo.
Message Worked the entire time I was there on Woodbridge. I was the C Flight Comm/Plotter most of the time I was there, as well as Alarm Monitor. Currently I'm a Police Sergeant assigned to the Patrol Division. Feel free to contact me if you want to remember the good ole days or just get caught up.

Saturday 02/19/2005 12:18:36am
Name DENNIS CANADAY
Email SHOTRatE57-at-HOTMAIL.COM
B/W yrs 1976 - 1978
B/W job 81st SPS
Now at COOS BAY, OREGON
Message I WOULD LIKE TO FIND MORE FRIENDS FROM THOSE DAYS.

Friday 02/18/2005 5:26:29am
Name Alan L. Farner
Email madgn-at-northarkansas.net
B/W yrs Woodbridge 66/68 and 75/78
B/W job 81st Security Police Sq.
Now at Gamalile, Arkansas.
Message Some of the guys that I remember are; Skalet, Jocabs, Blackman, Kelly, Espozano,Staples, Brown, Longora, Flt. chief's TSgt, Ken Cook, and TSgt Charles P. Knuckles, both were Flt. Chief's of D Flight. Holman, Spencer, Wombel, Janike, O'Day, Hardaway, Knight, Karmer, and many, many others. Would love to hear from anyone form that time or that remembers me or others during that time. Retirement is beautiful too.

Saturday 02/05/2005 3:06:50am
Name Angela Walden-Conahey
Email angwld1975-at-gmail.com
B/W yrs may 1970- june 1973
B/W job dependant of TSGT.L.D.WALDEN
Now at TAMPA, , FL.
Message MY FatHER WAS STatIONED at BENTWatERS/WOODBRIDGE. HE WAS IN SECURITY POLICE SQUARDON. I atTEND 8TH 9TH at WOODBRIDGE JR.HIGH AND atTENDED 10TH GRADE AS A DORMY at LAKENHEatH HIGH SCHOOL. MY SISTER YVONNE 6TH, 7TH, 8TH. SISTER AUDREY 4TH 5TH 6TH. BROTHER 1,2,3, GRADE. MY MOTHER IS ENGLISH AND FROM LIVERPOOL. ONE OF THE THINGS WE GOT TO DO WAS MEET OUR GRANDPARENTS AND GET TO KNOW THEM AS WELL AS AUNTS AND COUSINS. WE FIRST LIVED at EARL SOHAM at THE FORGE COTTAGE. THEN MY FatHER GOT OFF BASE HOUSING IN FRAMLINGHAM at DANFORTH DRIVE. WE LOVED LIVING at FRAMLINGHAM WITH THE CASTLE IN THE VILLAGE. MY FatHER PASSED AWAY IN MAY 1991, I KNOW IF HE WAS STILL HERE HE WOULD HAVE LOVED YOUR STTE. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK...

Tuesday 02/01/2005 7:08:41am
Name Dan Miller
Email dmiller851-at-hotmail.com
B/W yrs 1971-1973
B/W job 81sr RRS
Now at Southern California
Anybody out there who was part of the 81st RRS - the OTH site in Orfordness and based at Woodbridge?

Saturday 01/29/2005 6:32:27pm
Name Mike (Bearman) Angelastro
Email CASUALHERO007-at-HOTMAIL.COM
B/W yrs 75-77
B/W job AMMO
Now at New Jersey
I'm already on this site, but wanted to pop back and write for any interested parties. Aircraft tail #678 an F-4D from Bentwaters, is now completely restored and on display at the Aerospace Museum in Bodo, Norway. I was on the crew that carried her from the Boneyard at DM to Norway, in a C-5, back around 1997. God Bless all, "Bear"

Saturday 01/29/2005 4:19:05am
Name Mike (Bearman) Angelastro
Email CASUALHERO007-at-HOTMAIL.COM
B/W yrs Jan75-Oct77 Amn-Sr. Airman
B/W job 81st MMS %22Ammo%22
Now at New Milford NJ
WOW "CrippleCreek". Nothing but great memories. Flying around England with the Aero Club; driving a couple of Tractor-trailers to Wales with Pete Santanello and getting lost as hell plus breaking down. Good thing it's a small island!!! I remember Tupper from the missile shop and when his wife to be Debra got there. I just sent and e-mail to my old roommate Jess Van Tom. I hope that e-mail address still works, he logged on back in 2003. If anyone has made contact with him, I'm trying to hook up. To Terry Purdom, Jeff Pierce, Don Crews, David Williamson, Marty Rammel, Tom Schoop, Frank Grandelski, Mike Connolly, Clay Magnesson, Dale Toleson, Msgt Richard White; hope you guys are well, where ever you may be. Managed to find Ans Scott, chief flight instructor at the B/W Woodbridge Aero Club, during the 70's. She's living out in CA now. I retired 31 Dec 04 with my last assignment as a Flight Engineer on C-5's. I left "AMMO" in 1979. I'm currently living in Jersey. (jersey blows) but hoping to escape here shortly. Anyway great website!!! Keep up the good work. "Bear"

Monday 01/24/2005 9:04:53pm
Name Dave Bachand
Email bachandd-at-easternct.edu
B/W yrs 1978-1980
B/W job 81MMS then 581AGS later
Now at
Was stationed at Woodbridge from 1978 to 1980. Have so many fond memories of Woodbridge, hate to hear it's no longer an active base.

Friday 01/21/2005 8:33:12pm
Name Greg Bemis
Email gbemis-at-mury.k12.ut.us
B/W yrs 1970-1972
B/W job Crew chief F-4D 65-694
Now at Salt Lake City
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Tuesday 01/18/2005 9:04:13pm
Name Ron Smith
Email ron7302-at-bellsouth.net
B/W yrs 1968-71
B/W job 381stMMS weapons release (also gun shop)
Now at home in orlando fl
Great web site... would love to hear from anyone who knew me there.

Thursday 01/13/2005 4:27:43am
Name John Amundson
Email jda4355-at-aol.com
B/W yrs 68 - 71
B/W job Dependent (Dad was stationed there)
Now at Las Vegas NV
attended 8th & 9th grade at Woodbridge and then 10th grade at Lakenheath. What great memories. Everyone from the Aubry's, to the Dormans, and so on. The quonset huts, snow, fog, the job of passing out the movie schedule for the week on the base (and then getting in free on the movies), and so on. Keep it up! This is a great site.

Wednesday 01/12/2005 11:41:56pm
Name Steve Hendrix
Email Maxville1-at-aol.com
B/W yrs Sept. 1977-Sept. 1979
B/W job Air Traffic Control Radar Maintenance
Now at Jacksonville, Florida

Monday 01/10/2005 7:27:08pm
Name Deborah Buran (nee Knight)
Email dburan-at-midsouth.rr.com
B/W yrs 79-82
B/W job Admin Officer, 81st SPS
Now at Memphis, TN
Would love to hear from anyone we knew, or who knew us.
Thanks.

Monday 01/03/2005 2:15:54pm
Name Jim Bancroft
Email jbbancroft(a)core.com
B/W yrs 1968 -1970
B/W job 381st MMS, Gun Shop
Now at Retired, Millersburg, MI. 49759
Wrote Really enjoyed my stay at Bentwaters. Bought a new VW bug from the guy that sat in a VW outside the gate. Shot skeet and trap at the Rod and gun club, also hunted on leased land the club had. Spent a lot of time TDY to Wheelus AB, Libya, Incerlik AB, Turkey, and a NatO weapons meet at Spandahlem AB, Germany. Some names I remember are, Al Vinduska, Glen Dahlgren, Thomas L. Johnson, Gary Sink, ? Worland, Vern Dornboos, Sgt. Touchstone, and others that have slipped my mind for the moment.

 

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: 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:
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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: 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.

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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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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?

Tuesday 12/30/2003 0:33:50am
Name Gale Andrews
E-Mail gandrews100(a)aol.com
B/W years: 1971 - 1975
Rank and Job: E-4
Now:
Message: [No message left.]

Sunday 12/21/2003 9:42:04pm
Name Mike Miller
E-Mail mmiller30(a)cfl-rr.com
B/W years: 1978-1980
Rank and Job: TSgt, Asst Mgr, NCO Club, Mgr, O' Club
Now: Port Orange, Florida
Message: Lived in Port Orange for 20 years. Retired 1989 as MSgt. Visited Bentwaters last year. Many fond memories of the base and the folks I worked with such as Col Mario Brunetti, MSgt Blair Lockett, SMSgt Steve Collins. Would like to contact them if they read this. I have worked for the State of Florida for the past 14 years. The manager of my office is one of my former AFROTC Cadets whom I commissioned in 1984.

Friday 12/19/2003 1:54:20am
Name Mrs. PHILLIP L. WEBSTER
E-Mail kbrokaw-at-marykay.com
B/W years: Dec. 1979 thru Dec. 1981
Rank and Job: 81st
Now: 303 S. Second Street, Walnut, IL  61376      (815) - 878- 9665
Message: Would enjoy finding Roger Plemons, who was stationed at DM in Tucson, then Bentwaters during these same years. He was originally from Washington, IL then last known address (10 years or so ago) was in Federal Way, Washington... but I believe out of the Air Force.
Does anyone know where Roger Plemons is today??

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.

Saturday 12/13/2003 4:32:54am
Name Rick Carter
E-Mail cskokid(a)triad.rr.com
B/W years: 1976-1978
Rank and Job: A1C Fire Dept
Now: North Carolina
Message: Lots of fond memories. Going to "The Running Buck", Driving Doug's little MG, the "roach coach", shopping at Parrot Records, telling Kyle..." I'll buy if you fly" Going to midnight chow where you could get the best tasting ham and cheese omlette in the world!! Watching movies at the station (pre-VCR) we got on loan from the VA.
Ahhh...lots of memories.

Thursday 12/04/2003 7:20:27pm
Name Joe Thornburg
E-Mail jogo1(a)jogoland.com
B/W years: 1976-1979
Rank and Job: dependent
Now: Southern California
Message: Hi, Joe Thornburg here. My family was stationed at B/W from 76-79. I attended 6th, 7th, 8th grade at Woodbridge AFB. Can't quite remember my 6th grade teacher's name, but something like Calzini? He said it meant "little boots". Also had Mr. Hanlon for English in 6th grade. Other teachers were Mrs. Nimis for social studies, Mrs. Curran for English, Coach Laut for P.E., Mr. Cohen(?) for French, and the principal was Mr. Egan. Classmates included Mario Smith, Chris Coovery, Kent Winkleseth(sp?). Went on an Outward Bound trip to Wales while in sixth grade, and also participated in a student exchange program with a British school. Our family lived in Felixstowe briefly, then moved to Melton and lived on Fern Hill Close. Neighbors included the Lombardos, the Bibbins, the Farnsworths, the Yoders(sp?), and the Harps (hey Kenny! remember Pipkins?). Any Meltonites remember the Toni Bell ice cream truck? Anyway, just saying howdy.

Wednesday 11/26/2003 1:36:52pm
Name Gary Karbousky
E-Mail gary.karbousky(a)schriever.af.mil
B/W years: 1972-1976 and 1980-1981
Rank and Job: Sgt, SSgt, TSgt DCM Staff and FTD
Now: Colorado Springs
Message: I worked with the base falconers and as the Rod & Gun Club manager in the mid 70s.

Sunday 11/23/2003 10:10:25am
Name Charles B. (Hoss) Hickman
E-Mail cbh60(a)earthlink.net
B/W years: 77-80
Rank and Job: Sgt (a) TMO Packing and Crating
Now: North Carolina
Message: Still looking for Bill Thompson, Bob Haas and a few others. Recently changed my e-mail address.

Sunday 11/23/2003 0:25:46am
Name Douglas Yocum
E-Mail dadazas(a)mindspring.com
B/W years: Bentwaters 1977-1979
Rank and Job: Airman 1st class Security Specialist
Now: Modesto, California
Message: I'm looking for old friends....Jeff Delutio, Tracy Sharp, Gary Shuman and Roberto Zuniga. Anyone out there with any info email me at: dadazas(a)mindspring.com

Thursday 11/20/2003 3:18:38pm
Name RICHARD ALBRIGHT
E-Mail rala85(a)juno.com
B/W years: Sept.1975 to Sept.1977
Rank and Job: Amn. to A1C Phase Dock,Flight Line
Now: Georgetown Delaware
Message: Recently viewed this web sight and found two people I remember.Chief Pantetta briefly from my short summer of 77 stint on the OMS flightline. Also I saw Mark Lowe who I trained under as a new arrival first at Woodbridge while the Bentwaters runway was being resurfaced,then as we moved back to our old humpbacked hanger at phase dock 3, at Bentwaters. Had a lot of great times with many new and ever changing faces. Would love to hear from anyone who came into contact during those special years. Paul Krebs, Steve Thompson, Woody Kloor, Vic Shuttleworth, all the old Rod and Gun hunting buddies. Miss you guys and would love to hear from you.

Saturday 11/15/2003 1:16:14am
Name Joseph David Smith
E-Mail woodbridge548(a)aol.com
B/W years: 1979 -1981
Rank and Job: Security Police 81st sps
Now: Douglas, Georgia
Message: I served at RAF BENTWATERS and RAF WOODBRIDGE, from 1979 to 1981. I worked as a Security Specialist. I will never forget my time at these bases. Nor will I ever forget the friends I made. Like DAVE WATTS, JEFF DELUITIO, SCOTT THORNBERRY, and many more. And the British people who treated me so nice. Anyone who views this message, please email me.
Sincerely
DAVID SMITH FORMER US AIRFORCE

Tuesday 11/11/2003 8:47:49pm
Name Kim (WEBSTER) Brokaw
E-Mail kbrokaw(a)marykay.com
B/W years: Dec. 1978 - Dec. 1981
Rank and Job: Married to Phillip L. Webster
Now: 303 S. Second Street, Walnut, IL  61376      (815) - 878- 9665
Message: I had an entry in the Spring of 2002, in the Memories section.
Just wanted to update our e-mail and snail mail information. Anyone who would like to be able to contact Phil can contact me...he's in California.
My new address & phone:
Kim Brokaw (former Mrs. PHILLIP WEBSTER)
130 Stevens
Nokomis, Illinois 62075
1-(217)-563-2578
Even tho divorced, there is friendship & respect, so will gladly continue to forward messages on to Phil.
Thank you.

Tuesday 11/11/2003 5:22:57pm
Name Gary D. Joiner, MSgt, Ret.
E-Mail gdjoiner(a)aol.com
B/W years: 77-80 B/W & Woody; (F-4 & A-10)
Rank and Job: Amn - SrA, Aircraft Sheetmetal
Now: Macon, GA
Message: Just wanted to add to something mentioned by Bob Pierce, in his letter. The aircraft sheet metal shops at B/W and W/B had some MoD "Civvies", as well as several other aircraft maintenance shops. These men went well beyond their normal duties as co-workers. They were mentors, trainers, friends; almost surrogate fathers, or big brothers for many young, inexperienced kids, that were new to everything about the Air Force, England, and being on our own. Many of us spent memorable Christmases and other holidays and free time with our MoD compatriots and their families. There's not a GI that worked around these men who weren't fond of them or changed by their presence. So, "CHEERS!" to Alex Trumpeter, Dick Newson, Ted Warner, Art Ives (deceased); plus Red, Percy, Mike Haas, and numerous others. You helped shape the lives and careers of a lot of young people. We haven't forgotten you, and we are grateful to you!
GJ

Friday 10/24/2003 2:50:41pm
Name James M. Panetta
E-Mail jamespan(a)michcom.net
B/W years: 1974-1976
Rank and Job: Tsgt-Msgt, OMS Insp. br Safety office
Now: 707 Seymour Ave. Lansing Mich.
Message: I already sent a message but it is exciting to come across a site such as this while I was searching for 45 trs.
I will be waiting for a reply or replies.

Friday 10/24/2003 1:48:07pm
Name LISA JANE OLIVER
E-Mail llannerch73a(a)AOL.com
B/W years: 1976-1981
Rank and Job: dependent
Now: NORTH WALES, GREAT BRITAIN
Message: WOULD LIKE TO GET IN TOUCH WITH ANYONE FROM MY HIGH SCHOOL YEARS ON WOODBRIDGE, GRADUATED 1980, MY BEST FRIEND/FOSTER SISTER, ARE STILL VERY MUCH IN TOUCH.

Sunday 10/05/2003 4:51:43am
Name John Malinowski
E-Mail philop(a)aol.com
B/W years: 1972-1975
Rank and Job: T/Sgt
Now: Castle Rock CO
Message: [No message left]

Thursday 09/18/2003 10:23:07pm
Name Douglas Mitchell
E-Mail vaportrails(a)bellsouth.net
B/W years: June 1976 -- June 1979
Rank and Job: Dependent -father was Col. J.S. Mitchell
Now: Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Message: It seems axiomatic that those of us who spent time on the twin bases -- particularly during our teens and twenties -- retain fond and poignant memories of our tours. I'm certainly no exception.
If anyone who reads this knew me or my brother John (or our parents Pat and Jerry Mitchell) and would like to re-establish contact, feel free to e-mail me at the address above.
Cheers,
Douglas Mitchell

From: Bob Krogseng
Sent: Sunday, September 14, 2003 7:27 PM
Subject: Joe Wilson/Steve Berta memorial

I did not know about the memorial before, but was passed this web page from some fellow 91st TFS mates.  As others have told you, Joe and Steve were Killed in an aircraft accident in Germany during a close air support training misson on a practice range near Nuringberg.  I was over there in 2000, and it is still an active range.
A slight correction to one of the other postings; We were a flight of Two, Steve and Joe were flying wing.  Capt Rusty Sellers and I (Maj Robert Krogseng) were in the lead ship.  There was a very extensive accident investigation, but the board never came up with a good cause for the accident.  (I have my own theory).  Rusty Sellers was a Fighter Weapons School graduate, and one of the best pilots I have ever flown with. (I have flown with some of the best, 8 years in the backseat of F101B's and 8 years in F4 C's, D's& E's)
Joe Wilson was my best friend at Bentwaers, and I spent many nights sitting Nuclear Alert with Steve and Joe.  Rusty Sellers later got out of the AF. and went to work for his dad who owned a Cessna Dealership in Enid OK.  Rusty was flying a charter down to the Bahama's in a Cessna 420 (?) and died in a firery crash shortly after take off. Joe Wilson's wife Marie lives in Tacoma WA, and their son and daughter live in the Seattle area. We visited Marie in 2001.
Linn, I have enjoyed your page,  I was at Bentwaters in the 91st, and as Base Operations officer from Sept 1973 to Sept 1976.  If the museum is interested, I have a copy of the Base news paper telling of the accident. I have claimed Alaska as home for the last 33 years, still fly, have a Maule M-4 210C.
Own a fishing lodge on the Kenai river see http://www.fishingalaska.net.
Thanks, Bob Krogseng

Friday 09/12/2003 6:20:43am
Name Anthony (Tony) Maddox (Ret. Msgt.)
E-Mail VDolphins(a)Rushmore.com
B/W years: RAF B/W & W/B 1974 - 1978
Rank and Job: Airman - Sgt / 81st FMS A.G.E. Mech.
Now: Ret. Rapid City, SD
Message: Searching for friends and co-workers who were also assigned to the 81st FMS during the same period. Enjoyed one awesome assignment, not to mention finding the woman of my dreams there as well.

The UK was, without a doubt, one educational experience. Would love to do it again some day.

Tony M. :<)

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

Thursday 09/04/2003 2:03:46am
Name Jess Van Tom
E-Mail keyjess(a)aol.com
B/W years: 2 Jun 74-2 Jun 76
Rank and Job: Sgt U46250 Weapons Mechanic F-4C/D
Now: Indianola, Iowa
Message: Would like hear from any one from the 81st MMS, 81st TFW. Maybe John Moon ,Travis,JB, Jack Moody, Mike Angleastro, Angle for short or any one
Thanks

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

Monday 09/01/2003 3:06:36pm
Name Garry Montague
E-Mail gmontague(a)fuse.net
B/W years: 1976 - 1978
Rank and Job: SMSgt - Propulsion Branch Chief
Now: West Chester, OH (Near Cincinnati)
Message: Bentwaters was my last overseas tour prior to retiring in 1979. I thoroughly enjoyed the tour as the troops in the branch were all topnotch. England is a beautiful country and we still communicate with many English friends we have there.

Monday 08/25/2003 6:04:29pm
Name Dino FrancioIi
E-Mail DINOFRANCIOLI2000(a)YAHOO.COM
B/W years: 1968-1972
Rank and Job: Dependent
Now:
Message: My father M/SGT Siro Francioli 81st Security Police served as base law enforcement superintendent from 1968-1972. If any gets this and knew of my Dad please email me.

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

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

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

Friday 07/25/2003 1:51:39am
Name Mike Gherardini
E-Mail accdim(a)bellsouth.net
B/W years: 1977-1979
Rank and Job: Phase Inspection, Hanger 3
Now: Acworth, GA
Message: Looking for old friends and a couple of patches (mine were stolen). We had the 81st OMS on a yellow diamond for a little while and we had the patch with the dragon on it.
Names I remember and are looking for are; Jerry "Chico" R. Bell, Tom Shuck (went to Thunderbirds from Phase), Jim Collins, Keith Rose, Bill Marquise, Dale Clemons.

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

Wednesday 07/02/2003 8:21:27pm
Name Jim Wareham (JD)
E-Mail llware(a)jvlnet.com
B/W years: 71-73 Woodbridge
Rank and Job: Sgt 78TFW weapons
Now: Wisconsin
Message: Had a heck of a good time. Finally got in touch with some fellow Woodys. Hopefully others will see this site and get in touch with old and never forgotten friends.

Tuesday 07/01/2003 7:13:10pm
Name Susan Bennett
E-Mail sfiles(a)kc.rr.com
B/W years: 1969-1973
Rank and Job: dependent
Now: Missouri
Message: I was in grade school during the years in England. Remember playing in the wheat fields? My sisters Caryn, Sharon and my brother, Ben used to get into so much trouble cuz we destroyed alot of wheat! Am looking for Lisa Reddock (or Reddick) she was my best friend for the duration of my father's tour.

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

Sunday 06/29/2003 1:16:55am
Name John Dorry
E-Mail srphantom(a)cox.net
B/W years: 1970-72
Rank and Job: Ssgt F-4 crew chief
Now: Chesapeake, VA
Message: I was a crew chief with the 92 TFS and then with the 81 OMS. Had a great time at B/W and would enjoy hearing from anyone who was there then. I am now a retired FDNY Firefighter and living in VA.

Tuesday 06/24/2003 2:48:49am
Name Richard H. Lawrence
E-Mail photoman62024(a)yahoo.com
B/W years: 1967 through 1971
Rank and Job: Ssgt. 91st TFS- Weapons Loading
Now: E.Alton, IL
Message: [no message was left]

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

Thursday 05/29/2003 8:03:57pm
Name Ed Roberge
E-Mail eroberge(a)maine.rr.com
B/W years: 70-73
Rank and Job: Sgt(E-4) F-4D Crew Chief RAF Wodbridge
Now: Maine
Message: Miss those days in the UK.

Wednesday 05/28/2003 8:39:28am
Name Joe Bain
E-Mail joe5049(a)yahoo.com
B/W years: Jan 70 - Jan 75
Rank and Job: Sgt, Tech Order Distr Officer(TODO)
Now: Deland, Fl
Message: I stumbled across Linn's site about 6 months ago and have been back to it at least 40 times!!! I am hoping to make my pilgrimage later this year or early next year. Keep up the good work, Linn. If I do make it over, I will contact you before coming over.

Wednesday 05/28/2003 6:44:29am
Name Tom Shuck
E-Mail tom(a)tscnet.com
B/W years: April 78 - April 80
Rank and Job: SSgt Acft Maint Job Control
Now: Port Orchard Wa.
Message: Great to see people remember Cripple Creek. Would like to hear from some of the old gang.

Wednesday 05/21/2003 1:45:26pm
Name Pam Clark
E-Mail senatore(a)comcast.net
B/W years: 1971-1979
Rank and Job: dependent
Now: new jersey
Message: I am looking for anyone who remembers my parents - I am compiling a memory book for them on the occasion of their anniversary. Mom was the short order cook in the mess hall - Martha and Dad was one of the coaches for the Phantoms - Merlin, but most people called him Red. Thanks everyone. Pam

Friday 05/09/2003 8:38:45pm
Name Richard Elwood
E-Mail richard.elwood(a)lakenheath.af.mil
B/W years: 1969-1972
Rank and Job: Capt, RAPCON chief 1971-72
Now: RAF Lakenheath, Suffolk
Message: I fondly remember my first Air Force PCS at Bentwaters. I was privileged to work with some of the finest NCOs I've ever known (and some of whom I still keep in touch with. I met and married my wife in Ipswich School, left the Air Force two years later and used GI bill to earn PhD at University of Washington. Stayed in Air Force Reserve and retired as Lt Col. We raised two children and spent last 3 years back in the UK where I am a civilian psychologist at RAF Lakenheath. The 81st TFW plaque they gave me when I left hangs on my office wall. I've been back to BTW twice and brought both our children when they visited.
Richard Elwood, Lt Col, USAFR (ret)

Sunday 05/04/2003 7:48:41pm
Name Richard Ray
E-Mail richnkay(a)surfsouth.com
B/W years: Sept74-Sept77
Rank and Job: Sgt/Ssgt F-4 Crewchief,Victor Alert C/C
Now: Hahira Georgia (USAF RET.)
Message: Worked flightline ''Black Section'' for Msgt Joe Lang. F-4D 66-623. Also was Senior Crewchief in Victor Alert. Would enjoy hearing from any aircrew members, or other maintanence folks I worked with, who may remember me.

Sunday 04/27/2003 12:04:57am
Name Ray Hobson
E-Mail EFFRAY1123(a)aol.com
B/W years: Bentwaters early 73-9/76
Rank and Job: SSGT, Air Tfc Control
Now: Okeechobee, FL
Message: I just found out about this site last week, and I'm still spending time browsing it. I'm very impressed and I'm being reminded of many.

Sunday 04/20/2003 5:18:07pm
Name Donald J. Scharbach
E-Mail scharbachb4u(a)aol.com
B/W years: 76/78
Rank and Job: SSGT 81st. F M S A R U Shop
Now: Tampa Fl.
Message: Had an enjoyable three years at BW spent most of the time on swing shift at woodbridge.My son was born in March 77 at Lakenheath.Fondly remember the great football games between the bases. Dont miss the bad english weather.

Saturday 04/12/2003 11:37:25pm
Name %22Hoppy%22
E-Mail StanHoffer2(a)aol.com
B/W years: 3/67-9/71
Rank and Job: a3c - SSGT 81st Supply Sq.
Now: Connecticut
Message: What a wonderful surprise to find this site.
Sure do have a lot of good memories from BW and a great bunch of guys back then - Fred Berg, Ken Hetrick, "Jeep" Bullard, Jim Cooper, Bill Lambrich, Larky Colebrooke, Dave Thompson, George Wahr, Dave Satterfield, Ron Reeves, John Marshall, Sam Bennett, Ike Curry, "Mac" MacArthur, Rod Rodriquez, Mike Mole, Bob Bauer, Seth Cantor, Warren Wismer, Tom Dossey (did you ever get a VW bug to run on diesel fuel?!?), Bob Ramage, Tony Paludi, Nasty Carol in the Airman's Club, and soooo many others.
Fond memories of the "Elephant & Castle" in Eyke - run by Les and Ann Wallace.
Anyone remember the band "Eyes of Blond"?
How about 640901 running off the end of the runway? Those (a)#%$! TRX boxes?
Sad to see what the place has become. While I was there we saw both a new BX and a new base theatre built. Was there too early for the UFO though!!!! Where was Airman Mulder when we really needed him??

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

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

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

Friday 03/28/2003 7:50:44pm
Name Becky (Quimby) Lowmaster
E-Mail mombeck14(a)hotmail.com
B/W years: RAF Bentwaters-Dac. 1976-1978
Rank and Job: 81st Supply Sq, from slick sleeve to A1C
Now: Woodburn, OR
Message: I had a good tour and was glad to be stationed out of the states. I probably never would have had the chance to see merry ol' England if I hadn't joined the Air Force. I met many people there and still am in touch with my former roommate, Debra (Spencer) Tupper. She was my maid of honor at my wedding when I married Phil Lowmaster on 8 Oct 77 --he was with 81 MMS on Woodbridge. We are still married. Debra came to our 25 anniversary celebration. It's so good to have good friends from days of yore. Too bad we couldn't find Norman Crouch, who was our best man, also in 81 MMS. I have some good memories of my time at Bentwaters.

Tuesday 03/25/2003 11:36:23pm
Name Gary Tupper
E-Mail gdtup(a)cfl.rr.com
B/W years: 76-79
Rank and Job: Sgt, missile maintenance
Now: Satellite Beach Fl
Message: It was great seeing the pictures. Met my wife in the missile shop (Debra Spencer) Wonderful memories

Friday 03/21/2003 3:49:56pm
Name David Hyatt
E-Mail dhyatt(a)columbus.rr.com
B/W years: 1973 - 1976
Rank and Job: E-4 81 TFW Flight Simulator Shop
Now: Delaware, Ohio
Message: Thanks for compiling so much worthwhile information. My time at Bentwaters and life in England was a great time in my life.

Wednesday 03/19/2003 4:32:27am
Name Phil Andrews
E-Mail phlpandrew1(a)frontiernet.net
B/W years: 76-78
Rank and Job: A1C Security
Now: New York
Message: Would love to hear from anyone that served with the 81st SPS that served in those years. Enjoyed the tour, glad I got to see the country. Many fond memories.

Monday 03/17/2003 5:05:26pm
Name GLENN CINQUINO
E-Mail glenncinquino(a)msn.com
B/W years: Oct 1971 to Dec 1973
Rank and Job: A1C--AGE SHOP 81st FMS
Now: WAYNE ,N.J.
Message: Change of email address.

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

Saturday 03/15/2003 2:44:46am
Name Eddie C. McAfee
E-Mail eddiemcafee(a)aol.com
B/W years: 1962-1965 & 1973-1976
Rank and Job: Air Police/Security Police
Now: Chattanooga, TN
Message: Two of the best tours of duty I had. Worked at both B/W and W/B. Met and worked with some of the best and most professional people in the AF during these two tours. Retired in 81 as an E-8.

Thursday 03/13/2003 10:32:44am
Name Keith Moore
E-Mail keith.allen.moore(a)btopenworld.com
B/W years: 1965 - 1971
Rank and Job: UK Civillian Worker, Officers Mess
Now: Spalding, Lincolshire
Message: Viewed the site for 1960's, saw a name I know "John Kopcho", any idea how to contact?. Reason for viewing site was to try and contact old pal STEPHEN T. TWIGG.
Remember the good times - Sunday nights in the Airmans Club, seeing the early Status Quo for free, magic.

Friday 03/07/2003 1:55:20pm
Name Bob Belardi
E-Mail topwrench(a)aol.com
B/W years RAF Woodbridge July 69-May70
Rank and Job AC1 Jet Engine shop 79th TFS
Now: Smithtown NY
Message Came to WB right out of tech school,moved to Heyford May 70, loved my time in UK. These sites bring back a flood of great memories. Separated from Upper Heyford in Dec 72 as a SSGT Airline mechanic since 75,Eastern til 89 Swiss Int 89-03 Still love being around aircraft.

Monday 03/03/2003 11:42:16am
Name Jim Procaccini
E-Mail jproc38(a)aol.com
B/W years 1969-1972
Rank and Job Crewchief
Now: Eliot, Maine
Message Hi Bushmasters: Looking for anyone from Barracks 593. Have been talking to Charlie Euliss, Jim Reimler (AKA Red DOG) Mr.Scantton. Good to know you guys are still out there and keeping in touch with one another.

Monday 02/24/2003 3:18:32am
Name: Steve Ulrich
E-Mail: steveulrich(a)sbcglobal.net
B/W yrs: 1973-1975
Rank: E-2, Airman First Class
Now: : California
Message: 81st Munitions Maintenance Squadron people contact me.

Wednesday 02/19/2003 9:24:55pm
Name: Dave Thomas
E-Mail: moc3birdammo(a)aol.com
B/W yrs: 1974 - 1977
Rank: Sgt., SSgt.
Now: : Reno Nevada
Message: This site sure brings back a lot of good thoughts of that time in my life. I'm looking for anyone that was in the F-4 phase docks or flightline, would like to hear from you.

Sunday 02/16/2003 4:49:20pm
Name: Pam Clark
E-Mail: senatore(a)comcast.net
B/W yrs: 1971-1979
Rank: Dependent
Now: : New Jersey
Message: I have great memories as a dependent growing up on base. I am trying to collect memories of my mom and dad to give them as a gift - anyone out there remember the German short order cook in the mess hall Martha? Or did anyone play for the Phantoms under my dad "Red" Merlin Clark? Please post memories or e-mail me thanks...Pam

Friday 02/14/2003 6:34:26pm
Name: George Nelson
E-Mail: georgen(a)sc.rr.com
B/W yrs: Jan 1972 - Mar 1974
Rank: Sgt
Now: : Summerville, SC
Message: Great site, brings back a lot of memories with my days as a bomb loader at Bentwaters and Woodbridge. Where are the rest of you guys. I remember getting drunk to the sounds of Rick Welch and the Tongue Twisters.
Never will forget that new Tire Kicker when we decided to drop the bombs out of the SUU-21 without the hand crank. Did they ever catch him?
Worked for Jerry Flatt most of the time there. Would like to hear from anyone else from MMS there at that time.
Transferred to Nellis after I left and decided it wasn't gonna get any better than that, got out and came back to SC.

Sunday 02/09/2003 1:54:46pm
Name: ROLLINS (SANDY) ATKINSON
E-Mail: A64CHEVY(a)AOL.COM
B/W yrs: 1975-1978
Rank: SSGT-TSGT
Now: : PANAMA CITY FL.
Message: RETIRED AND LIVING LIFE AS AN OLDIES ROCK AND ROLL DISK JOCKY.AND LOVING IT.

Tuesday 08/12/2003 7:50:02pm
Name Mark A. Nicholson
E-Mail nickomark(a)aol.com
B/W years: 1975-1979
Rank and Job: Dependant - attended WBHS
Now: UK
Message: Graduated from WBHS Class of 1978. Didn't really appreciate the area in my younger days but with age I can honestly say it was a great experience. Recently visited the base. It has survived better than Bentwaters. The school still stands albeit mother nature is slowly taking hold. REQUEST INFORMATION: There are two memorials near the school. One is an archway leading to the football field and bears the name of Colonel George S. Dorman Memorial Stadium 1969. The other is a wooden plaque on the Youth Center BBQ pit with the names of Major Joe Wilson jnr and Capt Steve Berta July 1974. I'm curious to learn who these officers were and the reason for the memorials. I hope that when the proposed museum at Bentwaters becomes reality that these two pieces of 'Twin Base' history are removed to the said museum. I am led to believe that this will be the case. Any information re: the above would be most appreciated.

Wednesday 01/08/2003 11:02:36pm
Name: lonnie "rap" dunbar
E-Mail: lonnie50blues(a)aol.com
B/W yrs: 1969-72
Rank: SGT
Now: : charlotte, n.c.
Message: stationed at the fire dept. during 69-72..worked w/ SGT Morrelli..Sgt Smalls..Sgt Dunlap..Curtis Bush..Leon Brookens..going to visit woodbridge feb..would love to hear from any of my buddies..nicknamed was RAP..before the music..smile

Saturday 01/25/2003 0:20:20am
Name: Tammy Lokken (now Clawson)
E-Mail: tammclaw(a)hotmail.com
B/W yrs: 68-73
Rank: AFBrat
Now: : California
Message: Some of the best years of my life. Any old friends out there, please email me.

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

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

Wednesday 01/08/2003 11:02:36pm
Name: lonnie "rap" dunbar
E-Mail: lonnie50blues(a)aol.com
B/W yrs: 1969-72
Rank: SGT
Now: : charlotte, n.c.
Message: stationed at the fire dept. during 69-72..worked w/ SGT Morrelli..Sgt Smalls..Sgt Dunlap..Curtis Bush..Leon Brookens..going to visit woodbridge feb..would love to hear from any of my buddies..nicknamed was RAP..before the music..smile

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

Monday 12/30/2002 5:24:24pm
Name: Harold(Harry) Etheridge
E-Mail: hal.etheridge(a)robins.af.mil
B/W yrs: 1968-1971
Rank: E-5 Staff Sgt.
Now: : Macon, Georgia
Message: Looking for any 462X0's (Weapons Mechanics/ Bomb Loaders.

Sunday 12/29/2002 7:42:05pm
Name: Steve (skit) Krull
E-Mail: skrull(a)adelphia.com
B/W yrs: 1968-1972
Rank: S/Sgt
Now: : Jensen Beach, Florida
Message: Served at Woodbridge in 381'st MMS as weapons mechanic. Didn't realize at the time how much of a positive experience this time had on my life. I was shocked to hear the bases are no more. Seeing the pictures are a strange experience since my memories seem to be different from reality. Thanks for a wonderful website.

Friday 12/27/2002 1:36:40am
Name: Anthony (Madd Dogg) Maddox
E-Mail: FiveDolphins(a)Rushmore.com
B/W yrs: 1974-1978
Rank: E-2 (Airman) to E-4 (Sergeant)
Now: : Ellsworth AFB (Ret. 95) Rapid City, SD
Message: Arrived to RAF BW / WB as my first assignment (It was a preferred swap with the Phillipines). Quickly learned the mission, the skills of the trade (Aerospace Ground Equipment Repair), Then off the clock (Partied like there was no tomorrow). Really enjoyed my assignment there, (81st Field Maintenance Squadron), despite morale and other issues that existed at the time.
Discovered people called (Punk Rockers), Learned not to be deceived by the American media's interpretation of the "Mild Mannered Brit".
Met my wife there, (Of 26 years to date) in 1976. We married November that same year in Woodbridge Town. We both miss Felixstowe's carnival park, (Even the greasy donuts & that rickety old roller coaster), sitting at Bawdsey Bay while collecting sea shells and watching the sunset. Then there was just the traveling around the beautiful countryside. Running through those farmers Flower fields chasing rabbits in Spring. Watching others ride the rotating irrigation sprayers in the fields... Hmmm. "Mooning the Aircraft Spotters"... Then asking one of the girls for a date. (Oh Yeah!) Hey, I was very young back then!
Still maintain contact with some of my old co workers from that era.
The best part of being assigned there was enjoying the hospitality of the British who mutually welcomed us to their country.
It was a sad thing to find out the two bases had closed, considering the amount of expense put into the aircraft hangars. Not surprising though, because encroachment had always been a major issue during our assignment there.
Cheers to the UK, and to all who had the opportunity to enjoy the Queens Country during the 70s. It was a great era, and some day my wife and I plan to "Take A Drive" there for a visit.
Anthony Maddox (E-7 Msgt Retired) and
Janet Loeschke Maddox (E-6 Tsgt Retired)

Tuesday 12/17/2002 5:26:58am
Name: Robert Cushman
E-Mail: aimnow(a)aol.com
B/W yrs: 77-82
Rank: SSgt
Now: : Vacaville, California near Travis AFB
Message: I was a structural repair technician with the 81 FMS, married an English girl from Leiston. I would like to hear from anyone stationed at RAF BW during that time.

Wednesday 12/11/2002 0:59:24am 
Name: Leo K. Reed 
E-Mail: lkacreed(a)epix.net  
B/W yrs: 1973-1976 
Rank: I arrived at RAF Bentwaters as an E4 and left as an E5 with the 81st SP Squadron, K-9 "Bentwaters' Crunchers Association" 
Now: : Hegins, PA 
Message: My wife and I enjoyed looking at the old and new pictures of RAF Bentwaters. I especially enjoyed the picture of the K-9 Kennel Office. Much different. I have several pictures of the kennels and some of the guys that were there from 73 to 76. 

Monday 12/02/2002 9:00:46pm 
Name: Franklin W. Thompson 
E-Mail: hyak72(a)woodburn.net  
B/W yrs: Bentwaters 74-76, Woodbridge 81-84 
Rank: Master Sergeant Retired 
Now: : Woodburn Oregon 
Message: Great Site. Thanks for the memories. I had a great time in your country and am returning in May 2003 with my wife for a vacation. 

Saturday 11/30/2002 5:55:57am 
Name: scott b paullin 
E-Mail: roverscott(a)cs.com  
B/W yrs: 1975-77 
Rank: E1 to E3 
Now: : Oklahoma City 
Message: Hi all. Loved Bentwaters and England but hated the alerts. SP security side, Bentwaters D flight. 

Friday 11/22/2002 10:33:27pm 
Name: Freddy Rodriguez 
E-Mail: rrodriguez(a)adrus.com  
B/W yrs: 1967-1972 
Rank: 
Now: : Texas 
Message: interested in hearing from old friends, worked in Supply at Bentwaters 

Friday 11/22/2002 8:49:57pm 
Name: Harold W. Spaugh 
E-Mail: hspaugh(a)tarrantcounty.com  
B/W yrs: 1966 - 1970 
Rank: Then SSgt, Retired SMSgt 1988 
Now: : Fort Worth, Texas 
Message: Absolutely the best 4 years of my life. Worked 81TFW/Maintenance Administration for Col Amundson, MSgt John Owens, TSgt Jim Pokriefka, SSgt Don Langley (Deceased) 

Friday 11/22/2002 6:31:40pm 
Name: Norman E. Clark 
E-Mail: sunbird170ss(a)earthlink.net  
B/W yrs: 1968-1972, 1987-1991 
Rank: MSGT 
Now: : Niceville, Florida

Thursday 11/21/2002 5:31:07pm 
Name: Wm. Minott Gaillard 
E-Mail: minott.gaillard(a)wpafb.af.mil  or wmg937(a)aol.com  
B/W yrs: 1976 to 1979 
Rank: 1st Lt/Capt 
Now: : Wright-Patterson AFB OH 
Message: I was the Administrative Officer for the 67th ARRS at RAF Woodbridge. I lived in Woodbridge Town for most of the time---and belonged to St Mary's Anglican Church on the hill. 

Wednesday 11/20/2002 5:38:25am 
Name: Glen A. Smith 
E-Mail: gsmith473(a)comcast.net  
B/W yrs: 78-80 
Rank: Then AB-A1C
Much later Capt, USAF, Ret :~) 
Now: : Albuquerque NM 
Message: Time makes even the tough times fond to remember. If Andy Carpenter, Wild Bill Harris or Brian Sanders reads this, please drop me a line. Many wonderful memories! 

Saturday 11/16/2002 6:24:49am 
Name: Jonah Nuuhiwa Jr. 
E-Mail: jmnuuhiwa(at)yahoo.com 
B/W yrs: July 78-June 80 
Rank: AB-A1C 
Now: : Vallejo, CA. 
Message: I had a great time at RAF Bentwaters. Really the people there were the stars of the show. I worked with a bunch of great people in the Fire Dept. There were the ones that kept it rolling. Party at the NCO Club was always fun. Yes it was a Culture shock for me since coming from Hawaii. Never a dull moment. Talent shows was the times I looked forward to. TDY to the other Bases and to Germany. I just want to say Thank you to all the people that I met there at Bentwaters. Specially to the Hawaiian Brahda's and the Guys and Gals from the Fire Dept. You know who you are.
Aloha,
Jonah 

Saturday 11/16/2002 2:09:51am 
Name: Mickey Prosser 
E-Mail: prosser(a)charter.net  
B/W yrs: 77-79 & 85-89 
Rank: AB & TSGT 
Now: : Newnan, Georgia 
Message: I often read the accounts of so many who served at Bentwaters and Woodbridge through the years and one theme is common. It was some of the best years of our lives. Doing two tours in the 81st FW (81 OMS, 92AMU, MSSQ) were so different from all our other assignments. We did one in Holland and also one at Lakenheath but the twin bases were special. Like so many others we will always remember Ipswich and Woodbridge Town and so many of the little villages and communities. In the day and age in which we all live I'm proud and blessed for the privilege I had to serve in England and in the Air Force. Retired from Langley AFB Virginia in 1999. I remember when our son Joshua was born in Apr 86 and I was in a Post Office down in Ipswich the day after we bombed Libya and very self conscious by some of the news report on the telly. The postal clerk behind the counter looked me squarely in the eyes and said, "Contrary to what you're hearing on the news, some of us Brits are (a)#%$! glad you bombed Libya!" I've never forgotten how that made me feel and I love the British people and how they treated us as guests in their beautiful country. I still work with the military at the Army Reserve Headquarters in Atlanta on Ft McPherson and my wife and are planning on a return trip soon. I'm sure it will be sad to see what has become of our home away from home. Till we meet again. 

Tuesday 11/12/2002 4:07:29am 
Name: Simon E. Swain 
E-Mail: simonswain(a)cox.net  
B/W yrs: Aug. 1975 - Sep. 1977 
Rank: A1C 
Now: : Greenville, NC 
Message: 81st MMS (Weapons Loader) lived in Woodbridge weapons barracks. 

Saturday 11/09/2002 10:43:29pm 
Name: Zeke Silva 
E-Mail: DodgrFan2K(a)aol.com  
B/W yrs: 1972-1974 
Rank: Sgt.(buck) 
Now: : Los Angeles area 
Message: I was a medical corpsman stationed at RAF Bentwaters. Worked in the Air Force Clinic, loved England. Worked with some very nice people there, guys like Vern Steele, Dr. Cho, Dr. Wellington, we use to call him "boots", Margaret from the lab, Chris Squires from X-Ray, wish I could remember other names...would like someone to e-mail me that was there when I was there... 

Friday 11/08/2002 5:07:38pm 
Name: David Devine 
E-Mail: zonesd2(a)aol.com  
B/W yrs: 6/74-6/76 
Rank: Sgt. 
Now: : Tampa, Florida 
Message: The best of times and the best of times. To be 20 something again. 

Tuesday 10/22/2002 1:16:11pm 
Name: Mario Antidormi 
E-Mail: mantido(a)attbi.com  
B/W yrs: 1968-1970 
Rank: SSGT 
Now: : Boston 
Message: We were the 79th TFS. I had so much fun there. We traveled to all parts of Europe and Asia. Look up the 79th TFS. 

Monday 10/21/2002 11:45:30pm 
Name: Ed Lopez 
E-Mail: elopez(a)sirenza.com  
B/W yrs: 1977-1979 
Rank: Arrived - SRA, Left - SGT 
Now: : San Jose, California 
Message: What a great site. I worked for 81st AMS. Was a WCS (Weapons Control Systems) Mechanic. Radar. Met my wife there, going on 24 years married. Sure miss alot of things from back then. Don't think I miss the really, really cold winters I spent there though. Cheers 

Saturday 10/19/2002 11:39:56pm 
Name: Gary Jackson 
E-Mail: corvette98(a)earthlink.net  
B/W yrs: 11/69 thru 11/73 (4yrs) 
Rank: Arrived as a Sgt. and left as a SSgt. 
Now: : Dallas, Tx. 
Message: I was assigned to the 81TFS. My last four months I was assigned to the 81 Police Sqd. 

Wednesday 10/02/2002 2:50:58am 
Name: Eddie C. McAfee 
E-Mail: eddiemcafee(a)aol.com  
B/W yrs: 62-65 and 73-76 
Rank: Left in 65 as an E-4 and left in 76 as an E-7. 
Now: : East Ridge, TN 
Message: Worked on "D" Flight Security at W/B under TSgt Wilfred W. Shively from 62-65. In 73 and 74, worked as Security Flight Chief at W/B, 75 and 76 worked as Security Flight Chief at B/W and also worked in Reports and Analysis under Maj. Reiling. 

Wednesday 09/04/2002 5:03:00pm 
Name: Pamela Powell (Schierhoff) 
E-Mail: pamker0831(a)hotmail.com  
B/W yrs: 1970-1974 and 1981-1986 
Rank: MSgt 
Now: : San Antonio TX 
Message: I enjoyed visiting this site especially the photos which are rather depressing. I was a dependent my first time at BW. My step-father is Walter Spratley who worked at the clinic at Bentwaters. I attended school at Woodbridge 8-9 and 10-11 at Lakenheath. I joined the military and was then stationed at the 81CSG (CBPO)with my now ex-husband who was with the Comm SQ, his name was Robert Powell Jr. The memories will stay with me forever. I am now retired and working civil service. 

Thursday 08/22/2002 10:06:03pm 
Name: Kevin Wagers 
E-Mail: kevin.wagers(a)virgin.net  
B/W yrs: 74-78 & 85-89 
Rank: Dependant 
Now: : RAF Mildenhall 352MXS Jet Shop 
Message: I never work on B/W, but spent a good deal of my life their. My Dad was a crew cheif on F-4s his first tour and on A-10s his last. Following his foot steps I joined and work the Mh-53s that where stationed there in the 80s and 90s. I got alot of memories of the two bases its a shame to see them in the state they are in now. 
This is a great site, keep it up. 

Monday 08/05/2002 9:34:17pm 
Name: Tom Shuck 
E-Mail: tom(a)tscnet.com  
B/W yrs: 4/78 - 4/80 
Rank: SSgt (E-4) 
Now: : Port Orchard, WA 
Message: I was with the 81st OMS phase docks for a year, then moved to Maintenance Job Control. I also worked at the new bowling center as a mechanic. I lived in Orford, Ipswich, and Wickham Market. I hung out in the Checkers Pub in Wickham Market.
This a great site! Keep up the good work 

Thursday 07/25/2002 8:39:20pm 
Name: Michael mule Williams 
E-Mail: mulehome(a)ipa.net  
B/W yrs: 1966-1970 woodbridge 
Rank: SSGT. 
Now: : Nevada Missiouri 
Message: just looking for old friends as most i was a crew chief on f-100 these years were the best. thanks to all 

Saturday 07/20/2002 3:39:52pm 
Name: Michael Besecker 
E-Mail: mbesecker001(at)woh.rr.com (email amended June 09) 
B/W yrs: Bentwaters 1967 to 1970 
Rank: SGT./ Assigned to the 81st field maintenance squadron and worked in the engine shop and flightline. 
Now: : Troy, Ohio 
Message: Many great times at the airman and NCO club. Going TDY to Wheelas AFB and Incirlick AFB. Meeting alot of great people while stationed there. 

Thursday 07/11/2002 2:31:54pm 
Name: Kenneth L Tegnell 
E-Mail: aussie52(a)yahoo.com  
B/W yrs: 1975-1978 
Rank: A1C to Sgt at the time. Retired in 1996 as a MSgt 
Now: : Loveland, CO 
Message: Great years spent at Bentwaters/Woodbridge. I worked in the 81st MMS missile shop at both bases. 

Wednesday 07/10/2002 12:17:16am 
Name: Tim McCandliss 
E-Mail: TimM(a)premiercustodial.com  
B/W yrs: 1979-1981 
Rank: AB - A1C 
Now: : Scotland 
Message: RAF Woodbridge was my first Aircrew Life Support Assignment and best assignment. I was attached to the 67th ARRS. 

Thursday 07/04/2002 7:32:54pm 
Name: Jim Teague 
E-Mail: jctdel(a)aol.com  
B/W yrs: 1973-77 1980-84 
Rank: Msgt 81st SPS
lived off base Halesworth first tour
Felixstowe second tour 
Now: : Pendleton IN 
Message: Retired 1997. Now work for Verizon. great life, great people 

Sunday 06/30/2002 4:59:57am 
Name: Wezdenko, Raymond 
E-Mail: Rwezdenko(a)aol.com  
B/W yrs: 1969 to 1973 
Rank: Tech/ sargent 
Now: : Glendale, Arizona 
Message: Lived in Aldburgh by the sea. Played a lot of racquet ball at the old gym.
Assigned to the 81st avionics sqd. 

Wednesday 06/26/2002 4:56:30am 
Name: DEAN BIXLER 
E-Mail: OLLIE6319(a)JUNO.COM  
B/W yrs: 196I-63/76-92 
Rank: m/sgt 
Now: : Wash. State

Friday 06/21/2002 3:30:21am 
Name: Wayne E. Worman 
E-Mail: wormanwels(a)snip.net  
B/W yrs: 1979-1981 
Rank: Captain - Munitions Supply Officer.
Civilian now. 
Now: : Woodbury Heights, NJ 
Message: Seem to remember we were there when the exchange rate was most unfavorable, so, unfortunately, we (my wife & 2 small sons) couldn't do as much as we would have liked. Think it was up like $1.50 - $1.75 per pound. 

Wednesday 06/19/2002 1:16:26am 
Name: Bill Manchester 
E-Mail: whale1211(a)hotmail.com  
B/W yrs: 70-73 
Rank: E4 
Now: : Clearwater Florida 
Message: 81 fms M/A Shop.Had a lot of good times there. 

Monday 06/17/2002 4:16:25pm 
Name: Ian Travers 
E-Mail: windychywy(a)sisna.com  
B/W yrs: 63-66,68-73 
Rank: MSgt.Avionics Technician in 81st A & E
Second tour a Quality Control Inspector
assigned to 81 TFW(MMEQ) 
Now: : Cheyenne,Wyoming 
Message: Without doubt the best assignments of my
AF career.Played Soccer for the base,Darts for the club,Season ticket holder for Ipswich Town FC.I miss the place and the people. 

Saturday 06/15/2002 5:38:01am 
Name: Gregg Gillis 
E-Mail: ghgillis(a)juno.com  
B/W yrs: 1977-1979 
Rank: Amn-SrA 
Now: : Ohio

Monday 05/27/2002 4:53:29pm 
Name: Bruce Griffiths 
E-Mail: brucegriffiths(at)adelphia.net 
B/W yrs: 1974-1977 
Rank: E4 
Now: : Bangor International Airport ,Maine 
Message: Looking for any former Air Traffic Controllers from b/w or w/b during 1974-1977, had some the greatest times of my life while in England. Thank You. Sorry it had to close , got to visit in 1992 before it did close. Cheers 

Sunday 05/26/2002 8:50:12pm 
Name: Larry Meyer (or I used to go by Nagy) 
E-Mail: meyernagy(a)hotmail.com  
B/W yrs: 1972-1977 
Rank: Jr. High and High School student. I graduated from high school in 1979, but I knew many people from all grades. 
Now: : Boise, Idaho 
Message: I went on to college to become a pharmacist. I (even at the age of 40) play on 2 mens soccer teams and coach my sons team. We lived in Kesgrave for many years and then moved onto Woodbridge AFB. I am always looking for old friends. 

Friday 05/24/2002 9:56:37pm 
Name: Jim Walsh 
E-Mail: jimthecanoeist(a)msn.com  
B/W yrs: 1966-1970 
Rank: TSgt, PMEL 
Now: : Retired Peoria, AZ 
Message: Welcome contact from old friends in England. 

Wednesday 05/22/2002 9:42:13pm 
Name: GLENN CINQUINO 
E-Mail: glenncinquino(a)webtv.net  
B/W yrs: oct71-dec73 
Rank: A1C 
Now: : 23 CRESCENT RD,WAYNE,N.J.07470 
Message:  
81ST FMS-A.G.E.SHOP Had the best time there, played guitar at the base coffee shop with tom johnson & nick tarzia.
I lived in Halesworth with rockey horning and seven other airmen this house was the setting for many notorious parties well known to many!
I welcome contact with anyone who was stationed there. 

Tuesday 05/21/2002 9:16:54pm 
Name: Ken Eister 
E-Mail: wkeisterjr(a)aol.com  
Years in Suffolk: 3 years... 1968 - 1971 
Rank Sgt (E-4) 
Now: : Maryland 
Message: Great country and people! 

Tuesday 05/21/2002 3:35:48pm 
Name: Ken Cook 
E-Mail keneyke(a)aol.com  
Years at B/W 1965-1968 and 1972-1977 
AF service info Retired in 1977 from Bentwaters (Security Police).Remained in UK. 
Now: : Live in Eyke village 1 mile from old base 
Message: Have been visiting Linn's pages for a year or so now, as well as the Tansey site and Ken Kern's SPS site. All very good.  

Tuesday 05/21/2002 0:59:22am 
Name: Sue Baker 
E-Mail: sueserrands(a)cs.com  
City/Country: Ipswich/Bentwaters 
Message: Do miss the good ol days. Was married to Ben Baker. Son's name David, born 74 (a) Lakenheath. 73/76. 

Monday 05/20/2002 5:33:49pm 
Name: John Downing 
Homepage: 
E-Mail: DOWNINGJO(a)CONED.COM  
Referred By: Just Surfed In 
City/Country: Yonkers N.Y 
Message: Great site. I view almost daily. I served with a great bunch of guys back in 67-70. Ah, for the good old days. 

Monday 05/20/2002 9:43:03pm 
Name: Jay O'Dea 
E-Mail: jay.a.odea(a)btinternet.com  
City/Country: Ipswich England 
Message: 81 SPS 64/66, 81 FMS 66/68
AAFES auto parts 68/75, Back to Bentwaters 85/93. 

Skip Dunscomb dbldapd(a)yahoo.com, Woodbridge 1970-1973, A1c through SSGT, 67th ARRS
Now: Denver, Colorado
I thoroughly enjoyed my time there!
Spent a lot of time working and playing at the Rod and Gun Club. Manager was Mr. B. Ken Missen.
Other names that came flooding back were Patti Lewandowski, Jim Smith, Danny Kimbro, Marshall Chaplain, Bob Campbell. Also Maj. Keithe Nelson, who ret as a Major General.
Local folks were Doug Leggett, D.D. Dodd, Wally Sykes and I can see a lot of faces in my memory, but can't come up with the names now.
Guys in the radio shop that I worked with were TSGT Robert Ivester, SSGT Clement Coward, SGT Esteban Corona. A crew chief on the 130's was Bill Durtschi.

David Smith coffeec66(a)hotmail.com, Bentwaters Woodbridge 1979 to 1981, 81ST security police squadron 1979 to 1981 rank a1c
I was unaware bentwaters is no longer an active base, i had a wonderful time at bentwaters made of friends, and still think of them and where they may be now,
I was sad to see bentwaters is closed, i miss ipswich town and the times i spent there as a young airman.
I am looking for Dave Watts, he was from Yuma az, no contact since 1980, last seen him at RAF Bentwaters in 1980, 
if anyone may know where he may be please let me know. please contact me thanks

Steve Dobbs sdobbs(a)certifiedcomputing.com, Bentwaters Woodbridge 1979 - 1983
SSgt, Sensor Systems (Pave Penny) Technician, 81st Combat Repair Squadron
Now: 241 Crystal Circle, Mooresville, NC 28117 -- 704-507-3289
A picture of a decal left on the entrance door to the chow hall was probably left there by someone that worked with the 83rd SAR (Search And Rescue), Rimini, Italy.

James L. Shaw, TSgt (ret) jshawzie(a)chartermi.net, Bentwaters Woodbridge Mar 82-May 87, 81st SPS
I was assigned to the twin bases, but spent most of my time on "Woody".
I was on TSgt Chester Horton's flight "C" Flight for the first year I was in country.
I would like to hear from anyone who was assigned to the Squadron during that time frame. 
I am looking for Dennis Huff, Chris Redman, Jon Biddle or any of the "C" Flight crew.
It would be nice to hear from Col Oliver D. Towns also.
Shawzie

Ramona "Pepper" (Mejia-Hill) Martin garrammart(a)alaweb.com, Woodbridge Dec 1976 - Jan 1979
Sgt., 67 Aerospace Rescue and Recovery Squadron
Now: 315 South Park St., Greenville, AL 36037

I am interested in contacting former members of the 67th ARRS who were stationed at RAF Woodbridge while I was there. 
I have had some luck locating a few members of the squadron, but would like to know what became of my two squadron commanders: Col Stanley Maratos and Col. Donald Jensen.
Also trying to locate a former supervisor Lt. Minot Gailliard. Would like to share memories and photos with any of the old (and we are getting older!!) gang. The 67th was the best assignment I ever had!

 

2001

Gary Jackson Military History:
I enlisted in the Navy, yes the Navy, March 1964 and served in Viet Nam in 1966. In October 1966 I returned home and then transferred to the USAF. I was in the USAF from 1966 through November 1973.
I arrived Bentwaters 20 November 1969 and departed 21 October 1973, at which time I was being discharged from the service, at my request. I arrived Bentwaters as a Sgt and later made SSgt. I was assigned to the 91TFS, B-flight as a Crew Chief and worked the flight line prior to my last three months, at which time I was assigned to the 81 Security Police Squadron under "Project Transition." This was to help you find work after the service. I joined the Police Squadron because I wanted to be a police officer, which I became for a time.
My daughter was born at RAF Lakenheath, 8 December 1970. She kept her dual-citizenship until she turned 18 years of age.
Bentwaters was a very big part of my life with a lot of good memories. I am proud to say I was there.
Thanks for your help!

Skip Dunscomb dbldapd(a)yahoo.com, Woodbridge 1970-1973, A1c through SSGT, 67th ARRS
Now: Denver, Colorado
I thoroughly enjoyed my time there!
Spent a lot of time working and playing at the Rod and Gun Club. Manager was Mr. B. Ken Missen.
Other names that came flooding back were Patti Lewandowski, Jim Smith, Danny Kimbro, Marshall Chaplain, Bob Campbell. Also Maj. Keithe Nelson, who ret as a Major General.
Local folks were Doug Leggett, D.D. Dodd, Wally Sykes and I can see a lot of faces in my memory, but can't come up with the names now.
Guys in the radio shop that I worked with were TSGT Robert Ivester, SSGT Clement Coward, SGT Esteban Corona. A crew chief on the 130's was Bill Durtschi.

David Smith coffeec66(a)hotmail.com, Bentwaters Woodbridge 1979 to 1981, 81ST security police squadron 1979 to 1981 rank a1c
I was unaware bentwaters is no longer an active base, i had a wonderful time at bentwaters made of friends, and still think of them and where they may be now,
I was sad to see bentwaters is closed, i miss ipswich town and the times i spent there as a young airman.
I am looking for Dave Watts, he was from Yuma az, no contact since 1980, last seen him at RAF Bentwaters in 1980, 
if anyone may know where he may be please let me know. please contact me thanks

Steve Dobbs sdobbs(a)certifiedcomputing.com, Bentwaters Woodbridge 1979 - 1983
SSgt, Sensor Systems (Pave Penny) Technician, 81st Combat Repair Squadron
Now: 241 Crystal Circle, Mooresville, NC 28117 -- 704-507-3289
A picture of a decal left on the entrance door to the chow hall was probably left there by someone that worked with the 83rd SAR (Search And Rescue), Rimini, Italy.

James L. Shaw, TSgt (ret) jshawzie(a)chartermi.net, Bentwaters Woodbridge Mar 82-May 87, 81st SPS
I was assigned to the twin bases, but spent most of my time on "Woody".
I was on TSgt Chester Horton's flight "C" Flight for the first year I was in country.
I would like to hear from anyone who was assigned to the Squadron during that time frame. 
I am looking for Dennis Huff, Chris Redman, Jon Biddle or any of the "C" Flight crew.
It would be nice to hear from Col Oliver D. Towns also.
Shawzie

Ramona "Pepper" (Mejia-Hill) Martin garrammart(a)alaweb.com, Woodbridge Dec 1976 - Jan 1979
Sgt., 67 Aerospace Rescue and Recovery Squadron
Now: 315 South Park St., Greenville, AL 36037

I am interested in contacting former members of the 67th ARRS who were stationed at RAF Woodbridge while I was there. 
I have had some luck locating a few members of the squadron, but would like to know what became of my two squadron commanders: Col Stanley Maratos and Col. Donald Jensen.
Also trying to locate a former supervisor Lt. Minot Gailliard. Would like to share memories and photos with any of the old (and we are getting older!!) gang. The 67th was the best assignment I ever had!

 

Richard A. Tetlak ricopax(a)novocon.net, Bentwaters Woodbridge December 73 - December 75
Arrived an A1C December 10th, 1973, to Sgt circa Aug 1975
F-4D Phantom (66-620) crewchief 81st OMS (Organizational Maintenance Squadron) Flightline Mechanic
circa Jan 75 - Aug 75 Alert Force Flightline Crewchief
Now: PO Box 36, Hinsdale, New York 14743
Stationed at Bentwaters right out of Tech School... Arrived at Crooked Creek during an ORI (Operational Readiness Inspection) Was astounded by the size of the F-4 Phantoms when first saw them.
Spent most of 2 years at Twin-Base complex working swing shift heavy maintenance (tires, flight controls, external fuel tanks)
First trainer Rick Mayer?, Flightline Chief MSgt Hand.
Best friends were "Mr. Lewis" a Staff Sgt who I enjoyed working with tremendously and had a ball driving around the perimeter in his VW Bug with dim headlights at breakneck speeds to get to midnite chow and "Smitty's Banana Pancakes....YUMMMM YUMMMM
JJ Johnson was another good friend who transferred to George AFB California after I did and was directly responsible for me getting my drivers license.
Took flying lessons from Chris Crowther? at Woodbridge Aero Club....yes, flying before I had a drivers license.
Chris returned to crop dusting after I transferred out I was told....
Loved the area and will always regret not having a car to get around. I did attend many airshows (including Farnborough) and air museums by charter bus. Only made it to London once (actually drove thru by bus) but saw Piccadilly Circus, Tower of London and Big Ben.
I was assigned to the 92nd TFS and remember "my pilot" Lt. J.C. Meyer yelling across the dispersal ramp for me when his plane had some problems. I saw him once years later at George AFB when he was getting checked out in the aging F-105. Don't think he remembered me.
I was also present the day the Queen, both Princesses and the Duke stopped at Bentwaters on their way to Ipswich to dedicate the Post Office there. Have some nice photos of them all.
Would love to converse with anyone else there in the years I was stationed there. Maybe talk about the TDY's to Aviano Italy. I have been back to Aviano 3 times with the NY Air National Guard since then and there is NOTHING the same except the Transient Alert shack.
I get so "homesick" for Bentwaters sometimes.

Charles Hickman - "Hoss" hickmanc(a)ncez.net or hickmac(a)qcinc.com  12-77 to 7-80, Worked in Packing and Crating at TMO - Bentwaters
Lived for a while in the barracks on Woodbridge then moved to Theberton - now living in North Carolina
Guys I would like to get in touch with: Bob Haas - PA, Tim Pease - CA * Bill Thompson - FL * Alton Buggs - TX * Cornell Batiste - CA * Would also like to know if Ron Saunders an Englishman from Woodbridge is still alive and well. Ron and I worked together and would be in his sixties by now.

Robert Charles "Chuck" Farmer rfarmeroh(a)yahoo.com  
B/W yrs: 1974 - 77
Rank: E - 4 - I was with the 2164 Comm. Sq in the radio shop (304X4).
Now: : 640 Quartz Way, Broomfield, Colorado, 80020, USA, PH 303 466 5213
We showed up every morning at our off main base (Bentwaters) shop, the Bentwaters control tower communications receiver site. On Fridays we would kick back and drink beer and Sgt Heller would bring in and show his 8mm porn collection.
I looked through your list of names and did not see anyone I served with.
Perhaps, if my name is listed here, someone looking for me will find the listing.
Thank You, Chuck Farmer

Paul Weinert, Bentwaters June 1979 to June 1981, 2164 Communications Squadron
I am looking for  * Scott 'Skyking' Martin * Kevin 'The Kid' Boyer * Carl 'The Butcher' Thompson * Dave Hoffman * my boss Ken Taylor * Robert Renden * Baxter Brown
Also looking for * Susan Tatterton who lived on Gold Crest Road, * Christopher and Nadine Coy who last lived in West Glamorgan, Wales.
I was also at Lajes Field, 1978 to 1979, 1936 Comm Sq, and F.E. Warren AFB, 1981 to 1982, 2149 Comm Sq.
I worked in the communications site near the HQ building that was across the highway that cut through the base. Crypto was right behind us and the telephone operators were right next door. Our shop also took care of the security system at the Weapons Storage Area, WSA.

Brent Gosteli bgosteli(a)flanagan.k12.il.us Woodbridge Jun 75 - Jun 77, E-4 NCO
Worked 81st SPS Worked Eddie McAffe's "B" Flight at the QRA entry control
then in the Woodbridge Armory on "D" Flight.
A few guys that were there, * Mark A Hodson, * Ken Coddington, * Scott Brugger, * Ron Beaudry, * Dick Whitting, * Tim Bohlke * Tsgt McFadden.

Al Scheibly aljaysch(a)aol.com  Bentwaters Woodbridge July 1978 - July 1981, while at BW/WB Stated with the 81AMS as part of the A-10 cadre,avionics.
Went to WB to set up the 91 amu. then to the 581 support branch.
Arrived at BW in July 1978 as A-10 cadre to the 81 ams avionics branch.
Some of my associates were Pete Kate, Steve Fox and Pat Dawe.
Then went to the 581 AGS to set up the 91 Amu. Major Cal Hitt thought I should then go to the 581 support branch. There we supported the 78 and 91 amu/tfs. Worked with many great people and these years were some of the best in my career.
Have now retired and living in Las Vegas NV

Edwin A. Keeney keeneagle(a)aol.com  Bentwaters Woodbridge 1977-1980, TSgt and MSgt, 81st SPS, Flight Chief at Woodbridge and at Bentwaters. Also assigned to Plans and Programs on Bentwaters.
Now: 1830 Artemis Ridge, West Richland, WA 99353
Just interested in making contact with any past members of my Flight
or any Security Policemen assigned during that time.

Lee Cohen leemcohen(a)hotmail.com 1970 - 1973, E-4 POL (R5 Driver) Bentwaters
Looking for those POL truck drivers.
I'm alive and well in New Mexico, where are you?

quadj_216(a)hotmail.com Janet (Ogle) Wilkins 1970s Bentwaters Woodbridge
No other information submitted.

laser-jim(a)lineone.net  James Gay, Bentwaters Woodbridge 1978-1993 RAF Bentwaters A10 cadre
81 AGS 92 AMU 1978 - 1981, 1983-1985 NCOIC 92 AMU, 1985-1986 AGS Supervision, RAF Woodbridge 1988-1991 67 ARRS/67 CAMS/667 SOMS, NCIOC MH53 Maintenance/C-130 Maintenance/667SOMS Supervision
Arrived RAF Bentwaters in Sep 1978 from Myrtle BEach AFB SC, as A-10 Cadre. Worked night shift in 92 AMU. Left in 1981. Returned in Mar 1982.
Night Shift Prod Super in 92 AMU. Became 92 AMU NCIOC May 1984. Moved to AGS Supervision in 1986
PCS'd to Iceland 1987. Returned to RAF Woodbridge March 1988. Nightshift Prod Super for several months. Took over as NCOIC MH53 Maint. Then as NCOIC C-130 Maint. Last 6 months Maintenance Supervision. Retired Jul 1991. Worked at Bentwaters Bowling Center until it closed in May 1993. Worked in DRMO until last day when Bentwaters was handed over to MOD.
I now work at RAF Lakenheath Skills Development Center (formerly known as Arts & Crafts)

Len Bacle LenBacle(a)aol.com  1976-1985
HI MY NAME IS LEN BACLE, I WAS STATIONED IN THE 81ST FROM 1976 TO 1985
THANKS 
LEN BACLE

Dcr628(a)aol.com Dale Ryland Bentwaters 1974-1976, Sgt,81st Transportaion Sq., (TMO) Packing/Crating Warehouse
Address Now: Vancouver, Washington
Great site.
Searching for old buddies: * Kenny Davis, * Don Maun, * Don Kirk, * Art Esteban, * any others.

Ray Winn ramwin2(a)msn.com,Bentwaters/Woodbridge 1968-1978, Civilian, Member of the Tunetwisters
During this time I worked at the Dining Hall, Stars&Stripes bookstore briefly, and worked for AAFES from 1970-78.
I was the first Manager of the Bentwaters Sound Center (through the Deli, Furniture Store, all the way in the back, tall guy with glasses, that's me).
I also played lead guitar for several C&W bands.
You might remember the "Tunetwisters" at the NCO Club and the Woodbridge All-Ranks Club.
I've got many fond memories of those times. Cheers and all the best. Ray Winn.
The Tunetwisters were formed by Chuck Bailey, who was Bandleader, big daddy, organizer, mentor, leader, nursemaid, and chief Buttkicker to us all.

The other members were Chuck Conley, Chris Kallenback(sp.?), Duane Booth, Mel Tindle, Rick Welch, and me.  We occasionally were joined by Bob Haskell, Tony Smart, Ron Reed, and Pete Harvey as sidemen. 

[Linn B.: I am interested that there was no mention of Clyde Clevenger, who emailed me to say that he played in a band of that name]

We did make two LP's at Hillside Records in Ipswich around 1975. I wonder if you could find out if they are still in business? I tried searching on the 'net but didn't score. It was owned and operated by Richard and David Allison at Levington Road, IPS. They were a brand new studio and I think we were their first venture. It went well.
I stayed in touch with Chuck B. for a while after I returned to US but then lost contact. It would be great to hear from any of them. It's also nice to hear from someone in Woodbridge.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

littlewolf49(a)yahoo.com, Randy Erickson Woodbridge 1968-1972 and 1987-1991, 381st Munitions Maint Sq - 78th tac ftr Sq Woodbridge USAF 68-72 Bentwaters 1987-91 81st EMS
Address Now: Phoenix Arizona
Randy Erickson

aconahey(a)tampabay.rr.com, angela walden-conahey, Bentwaters Woodbridge 1970-1973,
Dependants of TSGT L.D. WALDEN SECURITY POLICE WIFE-HAZEL-children-ANGELA, YVONNE, AUDREY, BRIAN
MY FATHER WAS STATIONED AT BENTWATERS & WOODBRIDGE
1970-1973-WE LIVED FIRST IN EARL SOHAM AT THE FORGE COTTAGE. DANFORTH DRIVE FRAMLINGHAM-BASE HOUSING. MY BROTHER ATTENDED BENTWATERS ELEM, MY SISTER AUDREY ATTENDED 5TH GRADE AT BENTWATERS. THEN WENT TO WOODBRIDGE FOR 6TH GRADE CTR, THEN 7TH GRADE AT WOODBRIDGE JR.HIGH.
MY SISTER YVONNE WENT TO WOODBRIDGE 6TH GRADE CTR, WOODBRIDGE JR. HIGH = 7TH AND 8TH GRADE SHE STILL KEEPS IN CONTACT WITH HER 6TH GRADE TEACHER MRS. HOOD TO THIS DAY.
I AM ANGELA I ATTENDED WOODBRIDGE JR, HIGH FOR 8TH AND 9TH GRADE I HAVE THE FIRST YEARBOOK ...I ATTENDED LAKENHEATH HIGH SCHOOL FOR MY 10TH GRADE AND WAS A DORMIE --DORM 2///THERE WAS NO HIGH SCHOOL THEY WERE IN THE PLANNING STAGE FOR BUILDING THE HIGH SCHOOL WE SAW WHERE THEY WERE GOING TO BUILT THE NEW SCHOOL ....WE HAD TO MEET AT BENTWATERS AT 6:30 SO WE COULD BE AT SCHOOL BY 8:00 AM ... I HAVE A LOT OF GOOD MEMORIES OF MY FAMILY'S TIME AT BENTWATERS AND WOODBRIDGE ....
MY MOTHER HAZEL IS FROM LIVERPOOL I WAS ALSO BORN IN LIVERPOOL AND MY SISTER YVONNE WAS ALSO BORN IN ENGLAND, SO WE GOT TO MEET AND GET TO KNOW ARE ENGLISH GRANDPARENTS AND AUNTS AND UNCLES AND COUSINS...
I WAS 13YRS OLD TO 16YRS.OLD. MY SISTER YVONNE WAS 12YRS.TO 15YRS OLD SO MY SISTER AUDREY WAS 10YRS.OLD TO 13YRS.OLD... WE ENJOYED GETTING TO KNOW THE LOCAL TEENAGE ENGLISH BOYS... YOU KNOW HOW IT IS, GIRLS ARE BOY CRAZY KNOW MATTER WHAT COUNTRY THEY LIVE IN...
WE LOST MY DAD IN MAY OF 1991 HE WOULD HAVE LOVED THIS SITE HE WAS JUST LEARNING ABOUT COMPUTERS BEFORE HE DIED...
THANKS FOR A INTERESTING SITE...
ANGELA

Brian Haslinger bjhaslin(a)hotmail.com, Bentwaters Woodbridge 12-77 to 01-80
sra- dayshift Security Police 81st SPS lots of QRA, WSA, TAPA, ART, rear gate duty
Looking for friends, ex team members, especially friends Matt and Jackie Bremmer
She worked in supply, he in aircraft electronics, hey had one child around mid 79? Lived in Aldeburgh

john.mccollum(a)verizon.net John McCollum Bentwaters 1971-1974, A1C in the electric shop. Nickname "Chubs"
Now: 909 E. Foothill Blvd. Upland Ca. 91768
I am looking for anyone I was stationed with at RAF Bentwaters.
Some names are * Truman D. Johnson * "Doc" Holiday * Alberto Reverento * James McCarthy * James Mckinny.
 Anyone that was there I would really like to hear from you.

JimMeeksHomes(a)yahoo.com, Sgt. James J. Meeks Bentwaters Woodbridge Jul 1975 - July 1977, Sgt. 81st SPS (worked both Security and Law Enforcement sides)
Address: 1193 Rak Road (a) Burns Harbor, Chesterton, Indiana 46304-9728
Stationed from 07/75 to 07/77 at Bentwaters (also worked Woodbridge)
You really do not appreciate how much you loved being there until you aren't there anymore.
Really do miss the place..!

Mike Lyman ncpro(a)insightbb.com Bentwaters Woodbridge 1969-1973, SSgt (E-5) I was with the 92nd TFS as a weapons specialist, later moving to the 78th TFS on Woodbridge.
Address: Lafayette, Indiana
I would love to share the memories with those that served at the same time.
This is a great site and I plan to spend much time here, looking for old friends and stirring old memories.

Raymond Duralski RDuralski(a)Charter.net Bentwaters Woodbridge 1970 -1973, 81st CES SSgt.
Worked with Capt. Moore, Capt. Patterson, & Lt. Savage.
Anyone knowing how to get in touch with Capt. Patterson or Lt. Savage please let me know.
Met an English girl, Maureen, stayed in England till 1986 and now reside in California.

Ron Slapinski rons1(a)idcnet.com Bentwaters Woodbridge 1971-1974, Supply
Address: 1380 W. Main St. Apt. 112, Whitewater, WI 53190, 262-473-3848
Looking for
Charlie Davis
Lyman McKay
Marc Thoms
Dave Huff

 

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Leo A. Geis lgeis(a)idahoairships.com, RAF Bentwaters 9/77-9/79, SRA, 2164 Communications Squadron, AFSC 27250, Air Traffic Control
Address: Boise, Idaho URL: http://www.idahoairships.com 
Love to get listed in your decade-by-decade listing.
Great memories of BTW and people including air traffic controllers: * Bennie J. Wells * Greg Labuda * Bill Mooney * Bill Ayers * Steve Jones * Mike Schrick * George Farnsworth * Jeff Wells * Steve Woodrum (pictured here)
...and Weather folks * Paul and John Svitak * Chilly Willy (last name lost to memory).

Lloyd E. Greenwood liberty(a)ctaz.com RAF Bentwaters 1970 - 1971, A1C - 81st Combat Support Group
Address: 2840 Southern Avenue. Kingman, Arizona 86401 Phone: [520] 753-3657
Hello: I was lucky to find this web site and was pleased with the photo's of the place. I had the honor to be stationed at RAF Bentwaters in 1970 first to the APO and later to Special Services.
I enjoyed my short tour of Duty at RAF Bentwaters and found that the People I met in my hikes through the back roads and in the town of Eyke as well as Ipswich were some of the greatest people you could hope to know if you were a young person far from home and simply trying to enjoy the area.
Yes, like a lot of young Airmen, I did the London thing, however I found such locations as Clacton-on-Sea, and several other locations of greater enjoyment and more in keeping with what I could afford at the time.
I met and later married a young lady from Clacton-on Sea, who passed away several years ago. Currently, I am retired (on Disability) and may never be able to return to the Area of Bentwaters and Woodbridge, it was sad to learn that the place is no longer an active Base - would hope to hear from anyone out there who is so inclined. If anyone knows of the current address or location of Sgt. Edward Cohan, I would be most grateful to have this passed on, he was my roommate and friend during my tour.
Respectfully,
Lloyd E. Greenwood
Kingman, Arizona

Gina Clarke Bentwaters and Woodbridge 1960s or 1970s
I am trying to trace David Andrew Michael Matis but cannot find his name anywhere.  He was 81st Field Maintenance Squadron, RAF Bentwaters, Woodbridge, his previous address being Sarasota County, Florida, USA

Christopher J. DiCesare sas1uk(a)excite.com RAF Bentwaters 1979 to 1981, 1983 to 1991, MSSGT 81st Component Repair Squadron
Now living in TEXAS
Great site. Would love to hear from anyone who was at the test cell during these years.

Frank Vitale nurseguy(a)earthlink.net RAF Bentwaters 1974 to 1984
URL: http://home.earthlink.net/~nurseguy
Medic at base clinic
Seeking other med techs/docs/nurses, even admin folks.
Just to say Hello and catch-up on old times.

Frank Pastizzo frankpastizzo(a)warmuptheworkplace.com
My name is Frank Pastizzo. I was a medic in the quonset hut clinics, working Emergency Room, on Bentwaters August 1976-August 1978.
I was only 18-20 years old, and did a lot of growing up then. I had a 1967 Morris Oxford and drove it all over--Badingham, Aldeburgh, Felixstowe, and over into Oxfordshire, where I had friends and family living near Upper Heyford.
I ended up living off base on Langer Road in Felixstowe, where I and my roommates frequented The North Sea Hotel. But we still liked our Tolly Cobbold Cobnut Brown Ale at The Green Man, and had quite a few pints at The Anchor in Woodbridge, too.
Is there a possible way to track former High School Students from Woodbridge High School? Cannot find a web location for former students at Woodbridge. Perhaps there are old yearbooks, etc.
I also remember the civilian ambulance drivers--John Piper, and Ray Horris, and a delightful woman by the name of Poppy who answered our phones at the clinic.
Thank you
Frank Pastizzo, pastizuh(a)northnet.org Waddington, New York

Michael B Pratley, Sgt, pratleym(a)benzie.com
Sgt. 81 MMS Weapons Release shop May 1972 May 1974
I'm looking for anyone who was in 81st MMS at that time.
Sgt. Raith, Sgt. Cantley. Sgt Spaeth, Sgt. Sabastino, MSgt. Maynard

John Dorry srphantom(a)webtv.net Bentwaters April 1970 - September 1972
Bentwaters from 4/70-9/72.
F-4 crew chief wth the 92nd TFS and 81OMS.
Would enjoy hearing from anyone I was stationed with.
John Dorry, 7636 Park Lane So., Woodhaven, NY 11421

Raymond Antkowiak sandy(a)3lefties.com RAF Bentwaters, 1976 to 1979
Looking for any one that worked in the weapons release section.
Clovis, nm, 88101

 

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Robert B. Michell firehse1(a)earthlink.net RAF Bentwaters 1972/73 and 1986/88, SMSgt, USAF (RET)
Anyone stationed at either base in the fire department during the time I was there.
I just came back from a vacation in the Bentwaters area. It was depressing to see what is left of the bases.

Larry Zeilmann RAF Bentwaters Jan 1, 1976 - Jan 5, 1978
I was assigned to the 81st FMS Aircraft Fuel Systems Shop
Trying to locate military buddies stationed at Woodbridge 78th Tac sq 69-72
Last I heard they were both in their home state somewhere in California.
Kenneth McKee (Mac)
Lloyd Gieg
If your out there Mac or Lloyd or if anyone knows their whereabouts e-mail me

Mark Lowe mark.lowe(a)gsa.gov Bentwaters 1974-1976 81st OMS Inspection Section (Phase Docks).
Crew Chiefs/Transit Alert or Inspection Section (Phase Docks) people that remember me or would like to share memories.
Roommate Ski, friends Donald Coles, Zamaripa that drove a Sunbeam Tiger called the "Black Widow", Pineapple that drove a green TR-6
Retired years ago and now work for the General Services Administration as an Industrial Operations Analyst. Let me know where you guys are.

Lori E Rehfeldt Lori_Rehfeldt(a)ed.gov, Bentwaters  1978-1980
Froze my butt off on the main gate.
RAF Bentwaters was my first assignment, 81st SPS, B flight. I made some great friends in the dorm.
I still keep in touch with - Katy Mathews and Erin Shelley. I did hear from Gary Schuman
I'd love to talk to others to cope over that time period. I still have nightmares.
And, God I respect any cop who stands near the gate in the middle of the night.

Bob Riner Bob Riner Bentwaters 81st Field Maintenance Squadron
I was NCOIC FMS Egress Shop on F-4s, my last tour prior to retiring in July 73.
I have fond memories of the four years.
Anyone remembers, send a message.

Robert J Alma r.alma(a)scarlet.nl Foreign National
Retail annexe manager for A.A.F.E.S. Europe UK and managed the Deli, the Furniture store, Audio department and Beer store
I remember very welle: Dave Roth (exchange manager), Dale Scott (retail manager), Quila Loche (deli), Liz Lau (deli), Ray Winn (audio).
There where many others who's name I don't remember but would like to hear from just the same.
Robert J. Alma, Nieuwe Markt 91, 5401HB  Uden, Holland

Earl Atwood, Skip Atwood, Butch Atwood
My oldest friends use my previous nickname, "Butch".
Father was a SMSGT assigned to the 67th ARRS at Woodbridge as a C-130 Flight Engineer, 1969 in Spain, 1970-1973 at Woodbridge - he retired in 1975. (And I have met him -- Linn Barringer)
Woodbridge Jr. High (1970-71), Lakenheath High (72-73), Woodbridge AYA baseball and football teams.
My step brother and sister, Lewis and Elizabeth Becker, also lived at Woodbridge.
During Desert Storm, I was the S-3 Air for a US Army tank brigade (Tiger Brigade) attached to the US 2nd Marine Division in Kuwait.
Retired in 1995 from US Army, married with children and living in Finland. Worked in Helsinki as a technical consultant for Oracle Corporation.
Attended huge 1970's Lakenheath High School Reunion, July 2000 in San Diego, had a great time with everyone.
I have had contact with Twin Base friends such as Sid Arens, Bob Ayersman, Paul Van Sickle, Olga and Maya Wright, Mike Cusimano, Cathy Gracy, Louie Gracy, John Lapham, Tom Pitzer, Renee Masi, Steve Meservy, Zeke Wilson, Cynthia Nettles, Jaime Patton , Vic Keel, and Cathy Martel.
Lost contact with friends Theresa Ashburn, Mike and Jeff Bills, Donni Gibson, Neal Brown, Chris Enos, Rusty Zehnder, Steve Korpi, Clay Collins and many others.
Current mailing address in Baghdad
CPA - Oil For Food Coord Center-Baghdad, APO AE 09316
e-mail : earl.atwood(a)us.army.mil (updated June 2004)

Steven Hudis StevenHudis(a)aol.com, Bentwaters E-4, 81st Supply Squadron 9-78 to 9-80 and 81st Engine Management 9-80 to 7-81 with the A-10's.
Now: Aliso Viejo, Ca 92656
I would like to talk to anyone who was stationed at RAF Bentwaters that may remember me
I do not recall alot of names however I did have some great times there
I also toured with Tops in Blue a few times so that took away from my friends that I had made.

Steve Johnson, Bentwaters AIC, 81st SPSDec 72 to Mar 73
Members of the 81st Security Police Sq.
Vasi, Barnes, Pemo, where are you guys?
I had the red & white BSA motorcycle, sold it some guy in MMS (he still owes me money).
Left for Ramstein in the middle of the night to join USAFE Elite Guard, miss my friends.
missionfire(a)compuserve.com

Patrick Pulatie, Bentwaters from Jun 79 through Jun 81, Sergeant, 81st Security Police Squadron
Security & Back Office in OPs
"D" Flight, "A" Flight, and OPs
Looking for any members of SP
Jeffrey Glanz, LE
Other items of interest
Pat world(a)pon.net

A wooden memorial has been found on Woodbridge base, by Mark Hitch, a British Army helicopter pilot who lives on the base.   Mark and I asked if anyone had information about the unfortunate airmen mentioned on the sign, which reads

IN MEMORIAM
MAJOR JOE WILSON Jnr
CAPT STEVE BERTA
JULY 1974

Responses are below, for which I and Mark Hitch are very grateful.

Raymac2835(a)aol.com
I found your site on the twin bases on the internet and found it to be very interesting. In looking at the People Search for the 1970s, there was an entry that was asking about the Memorial Plaque that was found. Joe Wilson and Steve Berta were members of the 91st TFS stationed at RAF Bentwaters and were killed in an aircraft accident (F-4) that occurred in Germany. I had rotated back to the states in early July 1974 and heard about the accident through friends.
Raymond S McCoy
Major USAF (Ret)

Jim Searles JSearles(a)dadco.com
STEVE AND JOE WERE 91TFS CREW MEMBERS. STEVE WAS A USAFA GRAD, JOE WAS HIS BACKSEATER. THEY CRASHED ON A GROUND SUPPORT EXERCISE IN GERMANY WHILE MAKING SIMULATED BOMB PASSES AT TRACKED VEHICLES. I BELIEVE STEVE WAS FLYING #3 THAT DAY IN A FOURSHIP LED BY CAPT RUSTY SELLERS. RUSTY ALSO BIT THE BIG ONE MANY YEARS LATER IN AN AIRCRAFT INCIDENT.
BOTH STEVE AND JOE WERE MARRIED. STEVE’S WIFE JO SURVIVED HIM. CAPT DICK HILL WAS THE WING’S ESCORT BACK TO THE STATES.

John Cary lemuel(a)uswest.net
20 May 1999 01:35
You had a memorial to Steve Berta and Joe Wilson on your US-UK Search Page (1970's) asking if anyone had any info on these airmen. They were assigned to the 91TFS and crewed together in the F-4 Phantom. Berta was the Aircraft Commander and Wilson, the Weapons System Officer. As is obvious from the memorial, they were killed in a crash in July 1974. I had the privilege of being in the same squadron with them. They were two of the nicest people in the world!
John Cary

 

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