Kevin Gadsden: Found you site very intresting. I am a phone engineer, British Telecom, working on the base getting phone cables working again. A large company has brought the site and trying to turn it into a small airport and industrial site. We have taken over blg 40 near main gate to keep our stores in. I used to work on site when I first joined B.T. in 1989. Sad to see the site as a ghost town with the buildings empty and falling to bits. Some bldgs still have pictures painted on the walls of different aircraft like Phantoms & A10's The domestic site has been sold and plans are to demolish the Bowling Ally and McDonalds for another 500 houses! Old bunglows where commander lived have been sold. If I get a reply to this E-Mail, I will send more information to you. (Thanks Kevin for the update...Jim).12/17/98
George I. & Kathy Godwin: Virginia Beach, VA . RAF Bentwaters/Woodbridge April 1966-March 1970. Firefighter at both installations, mostly Bentwater Fire Prevention. Great site! Have seen a few names I remembered. We were also at RAF Mildenhall 1973-1981 then on to Grand Forks AFB until I retired in 1984.10/4/98
Jeff Gilbert: RAF Bentwaters, 1986-89, 81st SPS Just looking for old friends and such. Loved the area and have lots of pictures. 1/25/99
Paul Gildernew: RAF Bentwaters, Early 60's, (Control Tower) (Pittsburg, PA) Deceased around 1985, Leukemia, Left wife and 2 children. Submitted by brother...Edward P Gildernew Sr.
*Edward Gootee: Prattville AL. Enjoyed reading comments from a lot of the folks on your Names from the Past Pages. 2/15/99
Larry Gordon: RAF Bentwaters 1967-70, 81st Supply. Drove 1967 Mini Cooper.
*Brent Gosteli: CIA, Flanagan, Illiois. RAF Woodbridge July 1977, 81st Security Police Sq.
Irv Green: RAF Bentwaters, April 1964-April 1967, 81st TFW Air Police "K9". I was 17 years old when I arrived and had the greatest time imagineable. 2/20/99
*William Grommes Albuquerque, NM. RAF Woodbridge/ Bentwaters Fire Department, in UK from 1962-1982 on and off. Submitted by daughter Donna Grommes. Dad married, my mother Pat, from Colchester, England, where I was born and raised. Dad coached Little League, football and baseball for some years. I have a brother Scott. If you remember my dad, I would like to hear from you.1/2/99
*Kenneth Gross: White Plains, NY. RAF Welford, 1982-85, 7551st ASUPS (Ammunition Supply Sq). Those three years in the UK were some of the greatest in my life. Been back a few times since (as a civilian) and know that somehow, someway I'm going to find a way to move there! Lived in Hungerford, Berks, near Newbury. Local was the "Tally Ho", but frequented the "Clocktower" & "White House" in Newbury & the "Blue Boar" in Wantage. Would love to hear from anyone who was stationed at RAF Welford, Greenham Common or anywhere else in the UK. RAF Welford (largest munitions dump in Europe, 2nd largest in world) has now reverted to MOD control and is manned by a skeleton crew. Greenham Common is a virtual ghost town, having been converted into an industrial park, some small businesses, but otherwise falling apart. Such a shame, after all the money that was poured in just a few years earlier w/the GLCM's. Too many memories to list here... Can recommend great B&B's for those contemplating a visit - especially in the Cotswolds. Cheers to all who share my fond memories of duty in the UK. Great site! Thanks 2/4/99
Malcolm (Buddy) Guidry RAF Bentwaters Aug 1989-Nov 92, 81 EMS. I lived on the Bentwaters side in the EMS dorms. I'm just wondering if there's anyone out there I could contact and catch up on old times with. I was friends with a guy named Art, who used to cut hair at the BX (African American), as well as a girl named Lisa Upson from Chelmsford (beautiful blonde with blue eyes). I'd like to know what happened to them. I was also friends with Dave Altmyer, Keith Gaskin, Jon Burnett, Fred Schultz, Fred Dumaplin, Cliff Ocampo, list goes on. The best memories of my life involve my time in England. Thanks for reading.10/2/98
Colonel Charles HaltDeputy Base Commander mid 1980 during the Rendlesham Incident. Retired and living in Northern VA.1/5/99
*Herb Harper: Georgetown, TN. 320th MMS, RAF Wethersfield 1967-70. 98th Bomb Group pages at Pyramidiers.
Bob L Hasbargen Pasco, WA. RAF Bentwaters 1978-80, 81st TAC Fighter Wing, as a Munitions Maintenance Specialist. I lived on base for awhile and later moved to Salisbury St in Ipswich. I'm wondering what happened to Duane Wolf?.10/1/98
*A1C Ron Hastings: 512 E Virginia,Peoria, Illiois,61603. RAF Woodbridge 1955-58.
Chief Paul D Hawkins Niceville, FL. RAF Bentwaters/Woodbridge, 1963-67. I enjoyed reading comments from people who where at RAF Bentwaters/Woodbridge. Some I remembered. I worked at RAF Bentwaters Fire Station 1963-65, Fire Prevention 1965-66, then RAF Woodbridge, Airborne Firefighters, lots of good friends were made and still remembered. My wife, Rita, and I lived at Middleton Close in Ipswich and loved every day of it! We now live in Niceville, FL, where I am the Fire Chief at Eglin AFB. Again, a lot of enjoyment reading your pages...keep up the good work. 1/13/99
MSgt Daniel E Hendrickson Submitted by daughter Melissa Hendrickson-Fontenot Houston, TX . RAF Bentwaters/Woodbridge Dec 1982-Feb 1989. He retired at Bergstrom AFB in 1989. He was the First Shirt of the 81st CES. He liked hanging out with the guys at the firestations on Bentwaters and Woodbridge. He lived at the Bowling Alley on Bentwaters and everyone called him "Pops". My brother and I graduated from WHS. We all miss the twin bases. I married Steven "Troy" Fontenot. He was stationed at Bentwaters and worked in reprographics. If any of these names sound familiar please e-mail me to pass on any news or information.10/11/98
*Jack Hernley: Leesburg, Virginia, RAF Bentwaters/RAF Woodbridge, Dec 1955-Jan 1959. Was with the 1264th AACS Squadron. Worked in the towers. Brought my wife over to Merry Old England April 1956. We both grew up there. My first son was born at Wimpole Park Hospital, 1958. Had great friendships and great times both with our English neighbors and Air Force friends. Would love to visit and hope we can in the near future. 1/24/99
*Stephen Hickey: Originally New Hampshire. RAF Bentwaters Jun 1987-Aug 1990. Base Clinic as one of two X-Ray techs.
Bill Hendrich: RAF Bentwaters, 1967-70. Just looking at the web because we just had talked to some of our British friends this weekend in the UK. When I came across your e-mail and was very interested in it. Lost track of alot of friends we had at bentwaters. 2/24/99
*Col Dave and Jane Hinken: Tucson, AZ (Green Valley). Never stationed in UK, but you may know them?
Mark Hitch: Currently living on RAF Woodbridge. Military Helicoptor pilot out of RAF Wattisham. Wants to hear from 'old' airmen that were there.
*Derek Hobbs: Anderson, IN. RAF Bentewaters/Woodbridge, 81st SPS, 'B'Flight, 1982-1986. Remember the "Lover, Fighter and Wild Bull Rider" MSGT James Dugan...Rememberances
A1C Doc Holiday: RAF Bentwaters, 1962-65. I would like to thank you for providing this site. Please feel free to contact me @ 412-241-2004
Charles B. Holzer: Two tours 1968-73 and 1975-77.
Diana Hoover (nee Fowkes): RAF Bentwaters 1959-62, Flight Facilities office. Lived on Rushmere Estate, Ipswich. Married an airmen that worked in the accounting office. Came to US 1963, Northbridge, MA (not far from you when you were in Leominster, that's for sure). Divorced in 1991 and have since remarried Robert Hoover, serviceman also, stationed on Catalina Island. Keep up the good work, great site. I'll be checking it often. 2/25/99
*Dan Howe and wife Pat Bowie, MD. GREAT PAGES! Any of the OLD TIMERS ever check in? RAF Sculthorpe, May 1952; RAF Wattisham, 1953. Although we went to RAF Bentwaters/Woodbridge for "stuff". At that time there were only 6 Yanks on RAF Wattisham. Met my wife in Ipswich March 1953. Great places. Spent another 5 year tour at RAF Ruislip/High Wycombe 1962-67. We go back about every two years. Love playing golf at Felixstowe with my brother-in-law, who is a member there. Cheers and all the best from MD. Pat & Dan Howe's Family Page. 1/10/99
*Wayne K Huber: Keesler AFB. & Biloxi, MS. RAF Bentwaters, Jan 1982-Jan 1985, 81st Sup Sq. Benchstock Support Unit and Demand Processing Sections. Lived in rented cottage in Tunstall. Later stationed at RAF Mildenhall, Feb 1985-Aug 1990. Retiring from AD later this year. Enjoyed your site. Rememberances.1/24/99
MSgt Kenneth Allan Huckans (Ret): Phoenix, AZ. RAF Bentwaters/Woodbridge 1979-83. Crew Chief working on the flightline? Submitted by daughter Holly Marcotte an Air Force dependent. I am looking for anyone who attended high school at RAF Woodbridge during 1980-84. We lived at 37 Newberry Rd. My dad was stationed at Woodbridge/Bentwaters. We lived there for 2-1/2 years, moved to Saxmundum and lived there for the remaining time (military housing). I've been in contact with quite a few people who went to school with me on the base.Thanks you guys for creating this page. Brings back alot of memories. I have found a couple of people for my dad, who do not like computers. If Allan Hibert and wife is out there, Diane Woods would like to reach you. Email me. Any Warriors from school, please drop me a line. Please visit my web page and sign my guestbook.
*Thomas Hurlburt Msgt (ret): RAF Bentwaters 1972 thru 1976. 81st Security Police Sq. I worked in K-9. I would like to hear from anyone that may remember me.10/27/98
*SMSgt Jay Irish (Ret): Fort Worth, TX. RAF Woodbridge/Weathersfield, 1955-59. English Wife.
*Wendell Jackson: Lilburn, GA. RAF Woodbridge, 1264-1 AACS Detatchment, Sep 1960-61, GCA controller. Transferred to Phalsbourg AFB, France during the Berlin crisis when Kennedy activated the National Guard, then Aviano AFB during the Cuban missile affair. RAF Woodbridge was by far the best. Had some great times in East Anglia. 1/30/99
Durrell "Ace" Johnson: From Boston, MA. Now stationed in Germany.
*AIC Steve Johnson...and Bev: Chesapeake, Virginia. RAF Bentwaters, Dec 1971-72, Security Police Sq. Former flightline SP grunt. Had a cold, boring job but a lot of friends. Looking for any old friends. Chuck, Dave, Barney, Jaime, Tolbert, Vasi, Maggi, Palermo, Guin, Barnes...are you guys still out there?12/07/98
*James Jordon: Columbia, SC. RAF Bentwaters, 1980-83, EMS, Munitions. Looking for those stationed there during the years 80-83 in the munitions 461xo field. 2/3/99
Tsgt Thomas Keplar (ret): Spent 6 of 16 years in England. RAF Croughton near Upper Heyford (79-82), RAF Uxbridge in the west end of London (91-94). Visited Bentwaters for a Communications Banquet just before base closed. Knew CMSgt Dave Murrey who was stationed at RAF Bentwaters and is still in UK.
*Steven W. King: California. RAF Woodbridge Jan 1963-Jun 1966. Air Police Sentry Dog Handler. AF19748794
Robert E Kirby Sr: RAF Woodbridge (Wethersfield) April 1952-55. One of 23 from Weathersfield that opened RAF Woodbridge. The 79th came a few days later. Was an A2C Air Police (ramp tramp). Check the 'Reunion Section' BW Page.
*Tom Kirchhofer: Marietta, GA. RAF Wattisham, Radar Air Traffic Control, attached to RAF Bentwaters Jan 1, 1964-June 22, 1966.
*Walter and Karen Kisamore: From MD, Living in Sumter, SC. RAF Bentwaters, Lived at RAF Woodbridge. 81st CRS. Apr 1990-Apr 1993.
Lavern Raymond Klein: RAF Woodbridge/Bentwaters 1969 -71. Believe Lavern was originally from Minnesota and was part of the Security Police Squadron during his time in the UK. If anyone knows Lavern or worked with him please E-mail me Jackie S Newman. We would love to hear from anyone who knew or worked with Laverne during his time in the UK or any suggestions of how we could contact him. 2/23/99
David A Korzep Jr: RAF Woodbrige/Bentwaters. I have very fond memories of RAF Bentwaters, my Dad was the Base Fire Marshal. As a small boy, I remember hanging out at the Fire Station and on the Flight Line. The sound of a F-4C's at full after-burner....AWESOME. As an adult, I work on the Flight Line at Salt Lake City International Airport, Airport Operations. I guess it is in my blood, jet fuel and airplanes.9/20/98
*John Lackey:Atlanta, GA. RAF Bentwaters 1972-73, 81st Security Police SQ (VA Area)Lived in Ipwich and Felixstowe. Daughter born at RAF Lakenheath.
William F Lambdin: Maryville, TN. RAF Woodbridge from Sep 1960-Oct 1963, 78th TFW, Aircraft Mechanic (Crew Chief). Plans on returning to East Anglia in Spring 1999. E-mail him if you remember him.
*Dennis Lasher: Kittanning, PA. RAF Bentwaters, Apr 1971-Oct 1974, 2164 Comm Sqd, Base Com Ctr. My wife and I lived at Glevering Hall, close to Wickham Market. Had a lot of good times, except augmentee guard duty during alerts, 12 on 12 off. 2/23/99
Carty S Lawson: Maryland. Just surfing and found your page linked from the USAF Bulletin Board part of the Eastern Counties Network. I was stationed at RAF Sculthorpe, 1955-57 with the 84th Bomb Squadron. Meet my wife (Rennee Maureen Bloomfield from Grimsby, Lincolnshire) while stationed there. We just celebrated our 40th wedding anniversary this year. Great homepage. Regards, Carty.10/13/98
MSgt Mel Leaf (Ret): RAF Bentwaters, 1969-73, Pharmacy Tech. Family: Lorraine (wife) Mark,Robin, Donna, Amy (kids). Remember: Crissy, Poppy, Col Ira Kelly, Sgt Gully, JJ Jones, Mike Renn, Sgt Hamm, Dick Malloy. Lived in Felixstowe. All good years and good times. 2/21/99
*Jim Lewis: Newark,OH. RAF Bentwaters, 1980-83, 81st CRS Hydraulic shop; 1989-92, 81st AGS 510 Amunition. It was the best tour I had. Both my boys finished school there, and it was the best school in the AF. My wife worked at the BX and Food Court. If anyone knows the whereabout of Dan Rael, CMSgt Cox or Major Garicia of 81st AGS, 1992, give me an e-mail.12/22/98
Malcolm Robert Louis:(Bob)as he was known. RAF Woodbrigde, 79th? from 1964 - 1968. Our son was born at RAF Lakenheath. Submitted by Mary Perreira from Maui, Hawaii. Mary's Homepage where she owns a business making Chaps. Have a couple of Woodbridge girls over there with Mary.
*Max Ludwig: Tunkhannock PA. RAF Bentwaters, Nov 64-Nov 67, 81st Hyd Shop. Anybody know of the wereabouts of Gordon Eldridge, John Cambell, and Joe Perkowski station there at the same time, all worked in the Hyd Shop.12/10/98
*CMSgt (Ret) Phillip A. Lupo: Spokane, WA. RAF Bentwaters, 2164th Comm Sq. Wife Pat and children Pamela, Phillip and Michael (attended Woodbridge Junior High).
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