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(VERY Unofficial and Informal WebSite)
Steve ???: RAF Upper Heyford & RAF Fairford. Would like to hear from any Security Police that were stationed at the 'Twin Bases' the night in Dec 1980 of the UFO landing at the end of the runway at RAF Woodbridge. 5/25/01
TSgt Anthony P Accurso: Edwards AFB, CA. RAF Bentwaters/Woodbridge, Jan 1991-Apr 1993, 81st EMS. I truly miss the twin bases, the people and the local community! I lived on RAF Woodbridge and worked in Aerospace Ground Equipment (AGE) WRM/PPP Section. As the base closure approached, I was moved to RAF Bentwaters and initially worked in the RAF Bentwaters AGE Shop and then during my final three months, I worked in Base Supply. I was involved in removing furniture from the base faculties. I'm sad to see what has happened to the bases during the past 12 years but I'm also thrilled to see that others have made an effort to preserve the history. This website is great source of information. Thank you! I plan on making every effort to keep the history of the twin bases alive for future generation. 12/27/05
Jim Adams: Moore Haven, FL. RAF Woodbridge, 1965-69, 79th Tac Fighter Sq. I seem to keep coming back to these pages, although it is the first time signing in. I have a lot of memories during that time at RAF Woodbridge. All my friends in Weapons are more like family than friends. 10/24/03
Edgar F Aguas: West Palm Beach, FL. RAF Bentwaters, May 1964-Nov 1967. I was part of the base housing and my job was as a clerk at the BOQ, the building behind the Airman's Club, hope to hear from the guys. 2/8/99
A2c Gary E Aho: RAF Bentwaters, Mar 1964-Jul 1965. Two of my high school buddies from Marquette, MI were also there at the same time including David Barkow & George Leanes,Aircraft Maintenance (Dave Barkow has passed on but George and I still deer hunt together). I played for the Titans football team during the fall of 1964. I have one newspaper clipping from a game with the RAF Weathersfield Raiders which we won 13 to 12. I saved the clipping because I managed to catch two passes for 12 and 31 yards to set up the winning touchdown. Other names in the clipping on our team are Whitey Mangum, Willie Moore, Hank Goodge, and Dave Duvall . Other names I remember are Mike Little, Mike Bush, Fulton Ange, Mike Gregory. 10/17/01
Sergeant Alan Airey: Suffolk Constabulary. I'm sure there are many former RAF Bentwaters/RAF Woodbridge (and possibly others) people out there that will remember him. The "honcho" of the whole local coastal area in the 1960s and 1970s, before retiring with more than 30 years in the force. Sadly, Alan passed away last week aged 84. He was a personal friend and I would like his other American acquaintances to be aware of his passing. Submitted by Ken Cook, a personal friend. 4/18/04
Richard 'Dick' Albon: New Braunfels, TX. RAF Woodbridge, Jan 1960-63, 81st Air Police, D Flight. Enjoyed my tour at RAF Woodbridge and will always remember the wonderful people and the other GI's I was stationed with. Have made contact with several other Air Policemen stationed there during this time frame through the efforts of Eddie Mcaffee. An outstanding site and very informative. 9/03/05
Richard Albright: Georgetown, Delaware. RAF Bentwaters, Sep 1975-Sep 1977, Phase Inspection/Flightline. Greatly appreciate the Tansey's work put into the creation and maintanence of this sight. Had some very memorable years at the twin bases. Still miss the people and the area, and would like very much to visit, only this time as a civilian tourist. If any of my old friends/co-workers would like to e-mail me, that would be great. We can never truly go back in time,but the people and memories are always special. Where are Paul Krebs, Steve Thompson, Mark Lowe, Woody Kloor, Vic Shuttleworth and many others that slip my memory at the present. Thanks again for the web sight. 11/28/03
Gary Alger RAF Bentwaters, 1965-67, Medic 81st TAC Hospital Squadron, you may have heard of that, BUT, I was a member of unit that trained at RAF Parham outside of Ipswich. Ask unit members about RAF Parham, bet not many people remember!! PS, ever go to the 'Running Buck' 'Ipswich. Is it still there? 1/6/99
Jackie Allatson: RAF Bruntingthorpe. I have lived in the village of Upper Bruntingthorpe for 4 years and would be very interested to hear from anyone stationed at USAF Bruntingthorpe. There is absolutely no information about either the air base or the village where the airmen and their families lived. One of the few pieces of information I can find out, is that one of the roads, Partridge Close, was named after Colonel Partridge, the Commanding Officer (we now live in his house!) 8/22/01
Sparky Kincaid Allen: Livermore, CA. SSgt, USAF, 1974-1980, Automatic Test Stations, F-111E. I am seeking personnel who were in 20th AMS, 20th TFW, RAF Upper Heyford, 1975-78. We are having an informal reunion (read backyard cookout) in Las Vegas the weekend of Oct 22-25th. Cookout will be at 1300, 23 oct 99. Please contact me for details if you are interested. 8/25/99
Sparky Allen: Columbus, GA. RAF Bentwaters/RAF Woodbridge, 3 1/2 years, Club Officer 1959-60, CES, AGS Hqrs. We are now retired as of 1989. Melissa married Stephen Fontenot, has 2 kids. Marc is a happy bachelor. Pops is working at IRS and Mops is working for a large grocery chain. We'd love to hear from any fireman or wives active in EWC. 3/27/03
Robert Alma: Uden The Netherlands . RAF Bentwaters, 1974-75, Retail Annax Manager . Woked several years as retail and retail annex manager and hope to contact people from then. 4/17/01
Tony Almora: Sacramento CA. RAF Bentwaters 1985-1988.
William J Anable USAF (ret): Ogdensburg, NY. RAF Bentwaters, 1958-59, Communications Sq, and Hancock Ins Rep 1980's. Like to hear from any old friends, clients, also ex-Fire Chief Cmsgt McCorkle. 4/28/01
Robert Anculewicz: Sterling Hts Michigan. RAF Alconbury, 1964-67, 10th TRW, Photo Recon Lab. Im looking for so many friends I made during that time. Watson, Grunts, Kisko, Hoffman, and so many more. I have been searching for 30 years, what wonderful memories, best time of my life, I would do it all over again. (new) RAF Bentwaters, Jul 1964-Jul 1967, Photo Lab Recon Wing. Best years of my life. I got to know a lot of swell guys. I'm looking for Richard Watson, been looking for 40 years. If anyone has any info please contact me. He was my best friend. At time of dischared he lived in Thousand Oaks, CA, married with twins and then later in years got divorced. 6/22/05 & 9/03/05 If anyone has any info please write. 10/19/08 & 11/24/08
David 'Andy' Anderson: Lakeland, FL. RAF Bentwaters, 1970-72, Security Police. Trying to locate friends that was stationed with me during that time. Some of my friends were Alan Mills, Jim Dickerson, B Brown, Poor Dog Ruffin, Jay Spinner, Big Red, Quick, Richard from Boloxi, Mississippi, Turk Bush, Richard Childs, Henry Barrett, Clean Harper, Blue Jesus, Tim Allen, Heavy, Jack Jackson, Al Love, Brokens. 4/17/03 Andy Anderson: RAF Bentwaters, Feb 1969-1972, Security Police Sq. Some of the guys I was stationed with was String Bean Man (your e-mail dont work hit me back if you see this). Willie Jackson the left handed basketball player, Bones. Played football in 1970 know all the players. Would love to hear from some of you guys. 09/06/06
Glenn A Anderson, Sr, CMSgt: 161 NE 27th Street, E Wenatchee, WA. RAF Bentwaters, Jul 1963-Feb 1966, Finance Department. I was a CMSgt at the time and am married to Christine. Our family lived at RAF Woodbridge and my children went to school at the base school, 6th to 9th grades. It was a wonderful time for our family, and I count it as one of my best stations. Glenn A Anderson. Portland, OR. I was thrilled to find your web page regarding the RAF Bentwaters/Woodbridge site. Our family lived at Woodbridge RAF and I was in the base school for 6th & 7th grades. It was a wonderful time for our family, and my Father counts it as one of his best stations. My Father is currently 85 years old and golf's 3 days a week. He averages 84 for 18 holes and his current bowling average is 167. Please add him to the list of living veterans who were stationed at the bases. Feel free to contact me, his son, by email or regular mail. My Father is very sharp and would welcome contact with his Air Force buddies that he worked with.
John O. Andersen: Portland, Oregon. RAF Upper Heyford, 1986-90. self-employed carpet cleaner. In his spare time he volunteers as a tour guide on a submarine, and as a docent at the Oregon Military Museum. Grew up in Southern California. During college, he took an eighteen month break to work in Germany. Later, he spent four years in England as an aircraft maintenance officer. Then moved to Indiana where he taught several college level German courses while working on a graduate degree in literature. John and his wife Mandy, homeschool their two children. John's Homepage11/19/00
Greg Anderson: San Jose, Ca. RAF Woodbridge, 1968-70, GCA. Then to Germany. Finding your site brings back some great memories. Drop me a line if you remeber any of the old troops or ATCO's. 9/20/99
Peggy Anderson nee Millermon: Good Thunder, MN. RAF Bentwaters, Aug 1980-Mar 1982, 81st Supply Sq, Fuels. Bentwaters (Bendover, just joking) was my first assignment and I was very young, its hard to remember some things. I remember the NCO Club, the Theater, and Midnight Chow. Playing war game all the time, 12 on 12 off. Please feel free to contact me if you remember. 4/17/05
Bertram S Ando: Marietta, GA. RAF Bentwaters, late 50s, 81th FMS Welding Shop. Last assignment was at RAF Alconbury from 1977-80. Best time in all our lives in the UK. 9/8/00
Bobbie Andresen: Elgin, Illinois. RAF Bentwaters/RAF Woodbridge, 1982-86 as a Law Enforcement Officer. My maiden name was Ward. I married while at Bentwaters to Morris Douglas Church, who I have since divorced. Morris (known as DOC)was stationed there the same time as I was and was a Security Specialist. His E-mail address is TheVoiceOfElvis. He tried out for 'Tops In Blue' and made it all the way to Germany. Took 1st place for the overseas competition, but turned down touring with 'Tops in Blue'. He now does Elvis for a living, go figure. I would love to hear from some of the guys I worked with, it was a lot of fun and I have great memories. 7/27/00
Tommy R Andrews: 480 Old mill Rd, Whitwell, TN 37397. RAF Bentwaters, Jan 1983-Jan 1986, 509th AMU. 7/28/02
Annie (?): I am looking for anyone that bowled at RAF Bentwaters, 1970-Closing. Had wonderfull times out there. I lived at Martlesham Heath. Does anyone remembers me, we had great dinner dances at the Officers Club. Looking forward to hearing from you! 4/3/02
Anonymous: Steve Steelman, Mike Jefferson, Tom Cone, and the rest of of Bldg 754. 9/11/04
Mario L Antidormi: RAF Woodbridge, 1968-late 69, 79th TFS. Did a lot of TDY in Turkey, Africa & Italy. I have been in contact with a few 79th personel and have developed a large list of people that were stationed at RAF Woodbridge. 7/21/00
Ed Applegate: Colorado. RAF Woodbridge, 1984-88, 81 TFW/91 TFW. I can't believe I found a site that brought back so many memories. I keep in touch with many of my friends/family that I was stationed with at RAF Woodbridge. Some of the names are: Dave Galbraith, Jeff Ysmael, Ed Varley, Carl Tepper, Gabe Sisneros, Doug Prebble, and David Nespoli. 2/19/05
Harold Applegate: Radcliffe, Iowa. RAF Bentwaters, Apr 1952-Apr 1954, 81st Maintence Sq, overhauling jet engines. F-86's at that time. Lived in hut #471 the whole time I served there. I have found a lot of buddies since I been surfing around. I have a lot of good memories about London and movies and dances. I went to the Lyceum dance hall many, many times. It cost 35 cents to go inside. It was an old opera house years before it was converted to a dance hall. I understand it doesn't exist any more. The singer was Mel Ganor and a great baritone voice. The band stand was on a turn table so every 45 minutes another band would play. It was usualy full on saturday nights. I attended several weddings while at RAF Bentwaters. I remember in 1952 a group that sang at the NCO club called 'Three Bees and a Queen'. They must have made a lot of changes over the past couples of decades. I never had the chance to go back there since leaving in 1954. Thought many times about the good times I had there. I have enjoyed reading all the stories of other airman that served since I have left. Sorry to hear that it has closed down and going to ruins. Good luck to all the airman that has served at RAF Bentwaters. May see you some day. Peace! 7/20/01
John Archer: Ashburn, VA USA. RAF Bentwaters 67-69, 91st & 81st HQ, Air Ops Spec. Just tripped over this webpage and had the best period of my life rush back at me like a runaway train. It was great to see so many that shared a once in a lifetime experience. Lived in Felixstowe then a small town called Burg. Worked in Libya, Nuremberg, Aviano tdy. Am looking forward to reading messages and info on these pages and hope to find 60's photos. Thanks a lot, will be signing in often.
Bernard (Pete) Archerr: Spalding, lincolnshire, UK. RAF Bentwaters, May 1966-May 1969, 381st Munitions Maintenance Sq. I miss the place. 3/27/03
Clare Armstrong: Northamptonshire UK. Greenham Common, up to 1991, Hi I'm just browsing but would love to know if anyone out there knew my Dad, Lou Armstrong, he worked in the paintshop until 1991 when sadly he died. 16/12/06
Kevin L Arnold: Eagle River, Alaska. RAF Bentwaters/RAF Woodbridge, Marh 1984-Mar 1987, Security/Law Enforcement. Wife Debbie, Daughters Janna & Kristine (born in England), Son Aaron. Retired from US Air Force. 12/10/02
Thomas W Atkinson: Niagara Falls, NY. RAF Upper Heyford, Apr 1956-Oct 1957, Apr 1961-Apr 1964, 1st AFDS,1st ADS and 11th MMS. Also RAF Fairford, Oct 1957-Apr 1960, DET 1 to 1stADS and 9th MMS Nuclear Weapons Sq. Enjoyed my years in England and married a gal from Swindon, Wilts. Feel free to E-Mail. Great Site. 14/10/06
Dan Aycock: Walla Walla WA. RAF Woodbridge, 79th, 1966-69, Weapons Release Shop, Hanger. This is great. Think we really had a great time there and it's nice to see more of this type connection happening. Many of us from the 79th around 1966-70 are getting together in Denver this summer. Can provide info from that era if interested. I have some e-mail addresses of others from around that time. 1/24/99
MSgt Ray Ayers: Florida. RAF Bentwaters, 1965-68, NCOIC Law Enforcement, First Sergant, Air Police Squadron. Anyone knowing MSGT Burton L Hamner, NCOIC Investigatios Section, Law Enforcement, RAF Bentwaters, 1964-1968, please let me know. I was also stationed with Burt at TUY HOA Viet Nam, 1969-1970. Will be retuning to England 14 May-8 July 01. Also interested in any of the Air Police stationed at RAF Bentwaters/Woodbridge. Looking forward to hearing from you guys. 2/20/01
Kenneth M Ayers: Raleigh, NC. RAF Bentwaters, Oct 1966-Aug 2, 1969, 81st TFW Hospital. I was the Base Veterinarian during my tenure at RAF Bentwaters. MSgt Carl Smith was our NCOIC. I met an Ipswich girl, Jane Black, 5 months into my assignment, and we married in September 1967. She was a hairstylist at Andre Bernards in Ipswich. Her father, Charles V Black, was the Off-Base Housing officer at RAF Bentwaters and helped many to find housing in the surrounding area. We have lived in Raleigh for the last 22 years and would love to hear from anyone who remembers us. 4/20/02 & 9/22/02
Michael L. Ayler: Fort Worth, TX. RAF Bentwaters, Aug 1960-Aug 1963, 81 FM Engine Flightline Dispatch. Wow! Discovered your page while looking for a picture of a F101 to show a friend. Sure a lot of folks listed, but did not see a name of anyone I remember. Thanks for the Memories. 8/01/03
David Azevedo, MSgt (ret): Washington. RAF Bentwaters, 1956-57, 512 FIS & 1966-69, 81FMS (engine). Brings back good memories, thanks. 9/02/04
