Bobby & Diane Sanchez: Sierra Vista, AZ. RAF Chicksands and RAF Sculthorpe. Found the link to RAF Chicksands through your website a couple of years ago. There is now going to be a reunion at RAF Chicksands 10-16 July, 2000, to be held at RAF Chicksands as the RAF took it over and our willing to open the base for a week for all former personnel. The second reason I am writing, I was disappointed that there wasn't a website for RAF Sculthorpe. I ventured into new territory and created one. RAF Sculthorpe Alumni . It is new and I am new at this so don't expect too much yet! 2/20/99
Mike Shanley Fallbrook, CA. RAF Lakenheath, 1972-74, (Sgt) Fire Protection Specialist, 48th Civil Engineering Sq. Greetings, What a wonderful and most memory filled page. Made several friends at RAF Bentwaters. I especially enjoyed Mitch Wiley's and those now ever so old O11A & B. Could it be possible to get in touch with Mitch? Thanks again for the memories! Would love to hear from all who served during those great years. 1/15/99
Jack & Shirley (Sadler) Shaw: RAF Bentwaters,1954-59. Want to add their names to the list...Submitted by Bob Crawford. 2/16/99
*Norb Skowronski: Frederick, Maryland. RAF Woodbridge, Sep 1968-Sep 1972, 78th TFS "Bushmasters", F4(65-738)Crew Chief. Everyone called me "Ski" back then, as they still do today. Played baseball (outfield), two years with the "Phantoms". Would like to locate former teamates Bruce Follensbee, Donald Bangs, Ted George and Chico Perales. If anyone knows the whereabouts of Ken Trojan (my old roomdog at barracks 593)please let me know, I think I still owe him some money! Anyone spend any time in "the Switch" at the "Running Buck", "Queens Head" or the "Cock and Pie"? Great times in the UK! 2/3/99
*Kathleen and Bill Smith: Corpus Christi, TX. Bill worked in Hospital with Chuck Jones, Pete Veno, Tom Madian, Rich Richardson. RAF Bentwaters July 1959-July 1963. Played Soccer for Bentwaters and Orwell Works.
*Martin B. Smith, Jr.: Fort Lauderdale, Florida. RAF Bentwaters, 1968-73, CBPO, 81st Combat Support Group. Hi, I found this page some time ago, and actually emailed Rich Crowe. My last few years I was NCOIC of Officer Assignments. Got to know a lot of great people there: CMSgt Kid McCoy, SMSgt Milton Warnick (he should still live in Woodbridge with Iris), Major Robert Sither, Col Morton Orzen, Capt Pia, Capt Senft (later Riffed), TSgt Jim Pirtle, and lots of others). Worked at the NCO club, anyone remember Eddie Stopcynzki the bartender, I eventually married his sweet daughter Patsy (now divorced for many years). Eventually went to the US as Sergeant Major of ROTC detachment in WV. Then commissioned in Medical Service Corps. Left USAF in 1977 when they tried to send this Lieutenant to Michigan to recruit doctors. Enough for now. Great site! 1/28/99
Al Schoessow: RAF Bentwaters, 1959-62, 81ST A&E CAMRON. Still miss the times I had, and friends I made. I know James Reed on these pages. We sometimes email each other. I do have some pictures and would like to get them on the website. I will have to figure it out. 3/1/99
*Frank D Smetana: West Chicago, Illinois. RAF Bentwaters, 1951-55, 81st Airbase Squadron then 91st Fighter Squadron. My wife, Jean, joined me in 1953. We had a flat in Aldeburgh. Our son was born in 1954. We have good memories, and have made good friends with other people from RAF Bentwaters through reunions. 3/5/99
*Julie Southgate Ipswich, Suffolk, UK. I used to bowl in the Anglo-American league, RAF Bentwaters. I started going there with my parents Rose and Mike Southgate in 1983 and we eventually stopped bowling there when the base closed (sad day). Would love to hear from anyone who used to bowl in the Anglo-American league (sadly I haven't had a Reeses cup cake since the base closed!! Somethings just aren't the same!!). (Julie is a friend, of Lisa, the daughter of our good friends the Norris's...Jim). 1/8/99
Ronnie Spaine (Doreen H): RAF Bentwaters, 1965-68. Wife worked NCO and O clubs for over 20 years. Lived in Martlesham near the Red Lion.
Jerry Spence Hampton,VA. RAF Woodbridge, 78th TFS Feb 69-Jul 73.10/23/98
Beryl Janet Squirrell (nee Smith): Ipswich Suffolk. RAF Bentwaters, Telephonist, 1953-54. Married an Englishman, emigrated to Canada, then to the US. Unfortunately my husband, Harley, passed away in 1987. Would like to hear from anyone I worked or socialized with during that time. Have lived in Rochester, NY since 1958 and have 3 sons. My name before marriage was Beryl Janet Smith...anyone remember me? 2/12/99
*Roger Stephens: Battle Creek, MI. 77th TFS, RAF Weathersfield and RAF Upper Heyford, Munitions loading, Assigned 1969-72. 2/19/99
Christine Streeter nee Jordan Was married on RAF Woodbridge, Nov 1969. I was raised in Alderton, Suffolk. Spent first 23 years in the area. Would like to hear from other woman who lived in the area at that time.11/4/98
John Taylor:
MSgt Kenneth L. Tegnell (Ret) RAF Woodbridge/Bentwaters, 1975-78, 81st MMS. Now work for the Space Environment Labs, NOAA in Boulder, CO. Anyone wishing to talk about the good 'ole days please contact me at either E-mail Address.11/6/98
Bill Thompson: Great site! RAF Woodbridge, 1973-76, 67th ARRS, Pararescueman. Spent more than a few hours at the Running Buck...Also, used to drive a very loud Datsun 240Z that I raced up at Foxhall on occasion. If anyone remembers, drop me a line. Really enjoyed the visit. 2/13/99
*Raymond Thomas: Houston, TX, RAF Bentwaters/RAF Woodbridge, Dec 1955-Dec 1958, 1264 AACS Squad, and 1264-1 AACS det, GCA. Great page!! Had some great times. As a friend of mine said,"we grew up there". Thanks for the memories. 1/24/99
Larry Tigges: RAF Bentwaters, lives in Ipswich with wife Jacqueline Knott and step-daughter *Jo Anna Bustos.
*Peter Tomaszewski: RAF Bentwaters/RAF Woodbridge 1976-82, 81st MMS then EMS Missil Shop.
*Scot Tomlinson: Virginia. RAF Bentwaters/Woodbridge Nov 1983-Nov 1985.
*Bob Townsend*Sgt Bob Townsend: Binghamton NY. RAF Bentwaters, 1966-71, 81st FMS Hydrolic Shop,Aircraft Pneudraulic Repairman. Friends: Don Clews, John Stith, Larry Amos, Mike Mosley, Don Oliver, Ray Fergison, John Montrose, Vern Ingrassia, Gary Tashro, Thane Berdie, Mark Eddilmier Memories. Updated 1/25/99
*Cathy (Thompson) Travis Simi Valley, CA. This is wonderfull! Found you from a message at the Ipswich Forum, Delphi.com. Don't recognize any names at this point but will check back often. Am looking for Jess & Marion Ruyg (divorced). Marion was from Ipswich. Would like to get in touch with her folks - Tony & Cynthia Reed. Last I knew Marion and Jess (before divorce) were in the high desert area of Southern CA (Victorville). My ex-husband, Roger Thompson, stationed at RAF Bentwaters, July 1966-June 1969, worked in the Sheet Metal Shop. Don't remember the Squadron. He is now living in Utah. Any news of anyone from that area please contact me. GREAT PAGES!12/29/98
*Alexander Trombetta: New Jersey. RAF Woodbridge, 1988-91, AGE (Green Cat).
Keith Turner (Msgt Ret) RAF Bentwaters, 1976 thru 1982, 81st TFW Security Police Sq. Law Enforcement. It would be nice to hear from anyone stationed at Bentwaters in Security Police during that time period. Thank You. 12/24 Lori Rehfeldt, (see name above) lives in DC was Security Police LE and Colonel Charles Halt, Deputy Base Commander mid 80's, retired and living in Northern VA. contacted me as a result of your page. Thanks. Nice to talk with them again. Visited Bentwaters, June 1998. Sad to see it closed!!! 10/21/98
*Walter and Penny Turns: RAF Bentwaters 1980-84. Wife from Laxfield (30 min from BW).
Sgt Geraldo Valdes: RAF Bentwaters/RAF Woodbridge, 1980-84, SP, "B" FLight Team, winners Operation Ferret! You were a great man Dugan... 3/3/99
Mark Vetzel: My dad is CMSgt Carroll Vetzel. Great job on this board Jim. Always nice to touch base with the past. Born at Bentwaters Jan 1964. Dad has been retired from the USAF since 1981, currently lives in Melbourne, Florida. He was stationed at RAF Bentwaters, AGE, on 3 occasions. Lived in Aldeburgh, my mothers home town. Go back regularly to visit relatives. While the base has certainly changed, Aldeburgh has not. Same pubs (White Hart, Cross Keys and The Victoria), fishing boats and shingle beach. I went to Woodbridge American High School. 1976-77. Have seen lot's of names of dependents I knew on this board. Would like to hear from anyone who remembers me or dad. PS..Seems your son (Mark Tansey) & I have something in common besides the first name. I was also born 1964 at RAF Bentwaters. 1/29/99
*Joseph J Vialonga: Cape Cod, MA. RAF Bentwaters, Jan 1961-Jan 1964, 81st AP Sq. Baseball team 1962-63.
*Edward S Vogler: Pittsburgh, PA. RAF Bentwaters, Dec 1961-Dec 1964, 81st AP Sq.
*Joseph R Wagner, Jr: Philadelphia, PA. RAF Bentwaters, Sep 1959-Sep 1963, 81st PMS.
*Michael W Waite: Ypsilanti, MI. RAF Bentwaters 1958-60, 81st A&E Squadron.
Margaret Walker: Aldringham, now living in CT. Does any one remember Jim Poindexter (went to Vietnam) and Jerry Hemme, 381 MMS, 1965-67? Jerry married my sister and now lives in Red Bank, MS, my sister is in GA. Visit Rememberances. 2/15/99
Scott Walker: RAF Bentwaters, June 1983-June 1985. 81st CRS, Machinist but shop was turned over to 81st EMS in 1984. Played bass guitar in a band called AXESS playing several times on base and in surrounding towns. My time in UK will always be remembered as some of the best times of my life. People I'd like to be in contact with are: TSgt Bob Brendle (machine shop) A1C Adam Adair (sheet metal) SRA Chris Elgin (INS) nickname of Slim A1C Mark Arrera (machine shop) aka Cheech. Also, I have kept in touch with other members of AXESS, guitarist SGT Mike Sharpe (INS shop) and SRA Todd Egger, drummer (Fire Dept, RAF Woodbridge). Haven't heard from lead singer Jose Rivera (RAF Woodbridge also but don't remember where). If you know (or are) any of these people, please e-mail me. Also have e-mail at this address. 2/14/99
Greg Washburn RAF Bentwaters 1985-88, Dental Clinic. Met alot of great friends there I still keep in touch with. Some names that may sound familiar: Jami Davis, Tami Davis, Mike Hall, Chuck Cavanaugh . Trying to locate Shawna Wilson, Steve Riley, Steve Jones. If you want to get the e-mails of the folks I know, let me know. Any help on those I've lost touch with would be appreciated.10/2/98
Farices Washington RAF Bentwaters, Jan 1977-July 1980. 70250 (admin clerk) at 92nd Tactical Fighter Squadron. we were the first A-10 squadron after we got rid of those noisy F-4s.12/24/98
Jim Watts: 91st TFS Exec for a short while in 84, moved to Section Commander in EMS, then Wing Exec in 86. Wife Pat was a teacher at the high school. Our two children attended the elementary school. PCSed to RAF Mildenhall, 3rd AF Exec, then got a real job cross-trained into aircraft maintenance. We are now stationed at Scott AFB, where I am the Chief, Systems Maintenance Br, LG, AMC Hq. Son James (JJ) is going to the U of Oklahoma. Daughter Amy, U of Central Oklahoma and getting married this summer. Keep in touch with Hal Rhoden (USAF retired) former Wing Cmdr and Fitz Fitzpatrick, former SEA and security policeman. Both now work in Saudi.12/06/98
*Mike Watts: Maryville, TN. RAF Bentwaters/Woodbridge, 1967-68 and 1976-80. Firefighter, 81st CES. Married an Ipswich girl (Glynis Durrant) on the first tour. 32 years later, she is still with me. Spent a 4 year tour at Alconbury, 1986-90. Have been looking for years for a friend of ours, Janet Harper who lived in Whitehouse Estate. She married an American late 1968 or 1969, moved to the States and we lost contact. Hello to all the old "Crippled Creek" firedogs out there. 2/13/99
Bill Webb : RAF Woodbridge, 1954-55, assigned to Operations as pilots personal equipment tech. My OIC was Capt. Maxwell, other pilots were Capt. Plotnik, Lt Utterback. Remember a lot of enlisted men and have some pictures. Would like to contact anyone assigned during that time period. Great times. 3/8/99
Norman Wells : (A Brit who misses you all!) So quiet now you're all gone! RAF Woodbridge has been selected as a British Army base for one of their Parachute Regiments. Hopefully we'll hear C-130s there again! 3/7/99
*Mike Whitman: Audubon, New Jersey. RAF Bentwaters/RAF Woodbridge, Feb 1970-Apr 1973. 81st Security Police Squadron. Can't believe this site exist. Did both Law Enforcement and Security while there. Also played soccer with base team. I only remember Father O'Leary, TSGT Lewis from the soccer team. Also ran track and Cross Country. Would like to hear from others who were stationed there around that time.12/02/98
Jerry Whittredge: CIA, Navy at Miramar. Now with NASA. Flew modified Voodoo. Interested in F101-A&B.
*Larry K. Wildman: High Wycombe, Bucks and Indiana. RAF Bentwaters/RAF Woodbridge/Martlesham Heath. 1963-67, 2164 Comm Squadron (Cmdr Maj(then Lt Col) Mutch. Larry is now a DoD Civilian at RAF Daws Hill (Formerly High Wycombe). Wife is from Ipswich. In contact with SSgt Don Bowers (Retired Major) living in Dayton, OH.
*Mitch Wiley: RAF Bentwaters/RAF Woodbridge, Firefighter/Rescueman 1975-78. Names I recall: Bob Quackenbush (New York), Dennis Reilly (Boston), Bob Tiernan (New York), Lanny Caudill (lifer), Bob Perez (now Santa Barbara County Fire). Lived in Ipswich, then base housing at RAF Wethersfield. Drove a blue NSU then an RD250 or a gold Toyota. Married to my worse nightmare (Jodi), son Chad born at RAF Lakenheath 1976. Thanks for the memories, see if any one remembers me. Mitch's Memories and  Pic's.12/26/98
*Jim Williams: Indiana. RAF Woodbridge, 1985-89. Firefighter looking for old friends. 2/26/99
La Vonne Willis: RAF Bentwaters from 1962-67, transitioned from the F-101 VooDoo to the F-4 Phantom. I spent my time in the "huts" and will always remember the experience. I worked in the 81st Avionics later as Avionics Controller, Maintenance Control. Returned after Vietnam and a tour at USAFE-IG and 17th AF Headquarters. I retired in 1973 at Felixstowe for about 4 years. Got homesick returned to the CONUS in 1980. I am currently the Director of Veterans' Affairs in Utah. September 2000 will retire a 2nd time. Toss-up between Ipswich (wife's home) or Washington State (17 miles south of Canadian border) my choice. Hope to hear from anyone who may recognize me.12/02/98
Don Wilson Dallas, TX. RAF Bentwaters/Woodbridge, 1982-85, (active)Bentwaters Dining Hall; 1986-89, (civilian) AAFES, RAF Bentwaters Gas station, later RAF Woodbridge Station; Food Land, drove Running Chef (ie:Roach Coach), mostly RAF Woodbridge. Check the Casual Forum or Memories. 1/10/99
Megan (Hayward) Winans: Started work at RAF Station Bentwaters, 81st Tactical Hospital, 1954 as a VERY young secretary to Lt Col Glenn Hoss (Sp) who was the CO. What a wonderful websight. The desk was in the orderly room and there were some very neat NCOs who took this young lady under their wing and helped me with the language barrier-the slang. I married Robert Winans who came to the 81st Tac Hospital in 1956, then to Stead AFB, NV in 1958. Returned to RAF Bentwaters, 1961-65. Later stationed at Ent AFB, CO, Adair AFS, OR, Kelly AFB, TX, and Lowry AFB, CO. Funny almost all those places are closed-were we that bad? Bob retired in 1973 and we moved to Washington State in 1989. Unfortunately Bob died in 1995. Anybody out there remember the very tall, skinny, shy Brit who was the first secretary at the lovely quonset hut that was the 81st Tactical Hospital. Bob Winans part of the administration for the survival school at Stead, administration part of security police 2nd time at RAF Bentwaters then in Staff Judge Advocate office for the rest of his career. I visit the Bentwaters area frequently and reading about Bentwaters made me find my husband's old book of the 81st Fighter Interceptor Wing from 1954. I still keep in touch with a friend from the hospital who was best man at our wedding. His name is Arthur (Sam) Broeker retired from USAF, Columbus, OH. Another friend from 81st Tac Hospital is George Doty
*Adam Wisniewski aka Ski RAF Woodbridge, July 1974-July 1978, Crewchief F4D's, 81st OMS RAM 6.1/1/99
*R Wittbold: IL. RAF Bentwaters 1967-70.
*Tom Wittbrot: Chetek, WI. RAF Bentwaters, 1971-73. Great people and good times (mostly). People: George Kuzma, Chris Casper, Regis Michalski, Joe (thanks for the ride)Tock, Dave Krajewski, Mike Matt, "Zip", Capt Brooks, and a cast of thousands more. Things I miss the most: my red Jag and flying the aero club planes (thanks Charlie Marks, Sir!). Came to this site hoping to find Mel Leaf and on the third visit I found him. Great site. Thanks. 2/23/99
Ed Woods Cape Cod, MA. RAF Wethersfield, 1962-65, 20th TFW (Intelligence). Had many good times with Dart Team, Dog Inn in Wethersfield. Travelled with Murphy, Monty Montgomery, John Johnson, others who spent many 5 cents on nickle hour at the Airmens Club.1/8/99
*Douglas A Woody: Keershaw, SC. RAF Woodbridge, 1952-53, 79th Fighter Bomber Sq at Shaw AFB, SC when it left to go to RAF Woodbridge, May 1952. I was an aircraft airframe repair technician near flightline. Presently belong to a reunion group of the 79th (1951-57). We ar having a reunion meeting in Charleston, SC, Sept 17-19.
*Chuck Wrobel: Minnesota. RAF Bentwaters/RAF Shepards Grove 1951-Dec 1953. Moved with the 81st from Moses Lake, WA to RAF Bentwaters summer of l951 as a very young, 18 year old, Buck Sargent (then classified as A\4). Served RAF Bentwaters and Shepards Grove in the NCO Clubs and Officers Mess. Discharged December, 1953. Returned to school earning undergraduate and post- graduate degrees at U of Wisconsin and U of Minnesota. Spent my entire post AF career as a High School Teacher, School Administrator and Asst Commissioner. My thoughts of all of the people at these bases is heartwarming. Also, the English, recoiling from the war, were absolutely great. Now that I'm retired, I have both the time and inclination to start getting in touch with any and all of the RAF Bentwaters and Shepards Grove folks. Thank you for your excellent efforts in establishing and maintaining your web page.
*Benny Yanko: New Jersey. RAF Bentwaters, 1974-78.12/12/98
Ray Young: Ray's Pic's at Linn Barringer's Site.
*Larry Zeilmann: Ottawa, IL. RAF Bentewaters, 81st FMS Fuel Systems shop Jan 75-Dec 77
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