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IMPORTANT Bob Green: Whitehall, PA. RAF Alconbury. For anyone who served at RAF Alconbury, Bruntingthorpe, Chelveston or Molesworth, you are invited to the RAF Alconbury website. Email me stating with which base you were associated, when you were there, your squadron, and any other brief information for details about your association with your base(s).02/20/10

Gerald Keener: Texarkana, TX. RAF Bentwaters, Nov 1980-Dec 1983, 81st Group. What great fun having lunch at the pub, chucking back a few pints Saturday night at Cinderelas in Ipswich or the Jazz Club. It has been a long time since I have been that free. Dated a girl named Juile Mott, she was a great person. 06/05/11
James A Beech: Medford, OR. RAF Bentwaters, Apr 1986, Medical Sq. 06/05/11
Les Nadon: New Hampshire. RAF Bentwaters, 1984-88, 81st Security Police, B Flt. Should have never, ever left. Best place in the world! Served with MSgt Bachynski and later ran A Flt NAAPA's.06/05/11
Allan Stearns: Fort Walton Beach, FL. RAF Bentwaters, May 1975-May 1978, Wing Safety Officer. I was the wing explosives safety officer. Lived in Woodbridge town, had two sons born at RAF Lakenheath. Loved the assignment. Great folks. I need to return for an up to date look at the old facilities, if they exist. I was in the command post a lot, so the museum is probably as I remember it. I had the highest security clearances due to the nature of my job and the items we had "hidden" on the base. Retired today as LtCol. 07/23/11
Graham West: Woodbridge, England. RAF Bentwaters, British Civilian, Early 1980's, 81st TFW, Refueling Maintenance. I was born in Woodbridge and have lived here all of my life. I had the honour of working in the refuelling truck workshop for a few years and met many great friends through being there. I realise now they have been the best days of my life. I would love to hear from anyone who knows me. Especially remembering the many crazy times with Maurice. To jog peoples memory of me I was in my early 20's and used to drive a '69 Charger, painted up just like the General Lee, remember me now? Best wishes to all. (Alt Email: wolfie641@hotmail.co.uk) 07/23/11
Adrian M 'Joe' Fauvie MSgt(Ret): Charleroi, PA. RAF Bentwaters, Mar 1977-Jun 1983, 81 Security Police Sq. When I arrived at RAF Bentwaters I was a SSgt working SPS Scheduling. Then I worked "B" Flight Security. As A TSgt I worked as a Security Staff NCO with Major Zickler Capt Wright and CMSgt John Hill. I worked Pass and Registration as a TSgt working with SMSgt Rickard and Col Heubusch. Other People I can Remember are Ron Faile, Douglas Yokum, Jim Teague, TSgt Keeney, Don Rushlow, TSgt Swatoy, Bernie Erb, Jim Penningston, TSgt George, MSgt Lumbardo, Major Duran, TSgt White, Msgt Bob Ball,Zuniga,Capt Saal,First Sgt Lee Swaine, Laura Vanselow, and so many more that I just can't list all of them. If you go to the 81st SPS homestead.com/B flight Security Photograph (?), you can see what a great bunch of guys they were. I remember all of those guys, and I am in the back row second from the right. I wish we could turn the clocks back but all of us have memories that will be with us forever. This is an Outstanding sight that can be cherished forever. Thanks to everyone. 07/23/11
Jerald Garrett: puyallup(?). RAF Bentwaters/RAF Woodbridge, Jan 1981-83, 81 Security Police Sq. 07/23/11
Terry McGreevey: Roanoke, VA. RAF Bentwaters, Mar 1962-May 1963, 2164 Comm Sq. Previously assigned to RAF Alconbury from Mar 1960-62 with the 1266 AACS Sq. 07/23/11
Jonathan (Jon) Burchard: Perth Western Australia. RAF Woodbridge, Oct 1986-Jan 1990, 581st AGS 78th AMU. Served with a lot of people. Too many to name. Great Times, miss England. Will return one day. 07/23/11
Barry Wilson: RAF Fareham(?). RAF Fareham, 1956-1957, 3919th Combat Support Group (SAC). Trying to trace anyone who knew/knows my father SSGT Edward A Wilson, married in Cheltenham in Oct 1957 with I believe a TSGT Jonathan R Allen as his Best Man. 07/23/11
James Corell: Mechanicsville, VA. RAF Bentwaters, 1971-1974, 81s MMS Loader. 07/23/11
John Spears: RAF Bentwaters, Jan 1960-Apr 1964, Print Shop, Tech Site by the Motor Pool. I lost about 40% of my hearing from jet noise, the print shop was 120 feet from the taxi way. I need to contact others that have the same problem. 07/23/11
Alyson Sawkins: Ipswich, Suffolk UK. RAF Bentwaters/RAF Woodbridge, 1965-76. I am looking for my father George Bullock. I believe he is from Georgia. My mother name is Carol. I was born in 1967. If you knew George Bullock please contact me. 07/23/11
James Ray Monko: Terre Haute, Indiana. RAF Bentwaters/RAF Woodbridge, 1977-78, 81st MMS. I was there with Mark Sebald, Wayne Johnson and Tom Edmond. We had a great time. Froze our butts off in Norway on TDY. 07/23/11
Austin Blackshere Jr: RAF Bentwaters, Sep 1979-Sep 1981, 81st Supply Storage & Issue. 07/23/11
Christopher Paul: RAF Bentwaters, Nov 1954-1955. Looking for my dad. I never knew him. He was a, Sgt?? apparently, and his first name was Eddie? Interested to know if anybody knows who he could be? My mothers name is Janet, then Adcock then from Norwich. They split when he returned to the States as she could not leave her family! Please help if you can. I will cause no person any harm with any knowledge I gain. 07/23/11
Don C Real MSgt: Tucson, Az. RAF Bentwaters, 1970-74, Dining Hall Supv. Anyone working in the dining hall at that time please contact me at 520.747.5238. 07/23/11
Blair Kennedy: Jupiter, FL. RAF Bentwaters/RAF Woodbridge, 1980-83, 81 CRS, ECM shop. Haven’t spoken to anyone from that time since I left. I’m on FaceBook. 07/23/11
Donald Bruce Jones: JupitDetroit, MI. RAF Bentwaters/RAF Woodbridge, 1979-81, Cook/Baker. Memories; Led Zeppelin at Kebworth, Pink Floyd, The Wall, at Earls Court, Underground in London, getting buzzed in the barracks, midnight chow after a night out, living off base in Saxmundon, Down at the pub. Friend of the party gang dies in fire after one of those electric heaters caught his blanket on fire. Everyone had to outdo everyone else's stereos. So on and so on. Good times, still dream about being there Should have done my 4 years there, Retired after 20 years. Now belong with veterans hospital in Detroit working on a 2nd retirement. 52 years old, over 30 years since then will never forget it. Michael Lee, Carl Banks, Jack Stevenson, everyone in the chow hall. Gained my manhood over there to a married woman from Maine, Cindy Tardy. Hello, stand up Detroit. 07/23/11
Billie G Hester: Lesterville MO. RAF Bentwaters, 1963-66, 92nd TFW. Enjoyed our time in England. Would like to hear from you. 09/19/11
Harry George 'Peaches' Wright: Dallas, Georgia 30157. RAF Woodbridge, 1957-59, 78th Tactical Fighter Sq. 09/19/11
Chuck McBride: Tucson, AZ. RAF Bentwaters, 01 Apr 1977-01 Apr 1979, Munitions Maint, Weapons Loading. 09/19/11
Austin Blackshere: Weirton WV. RAF Bentwaters, Sep 1979-Sep 1981, 81st Supply. 09/19/11
Joe Wommack: Lakeland,FL. RAF Bentwaters, Nov 1962-Aug 1966, 92nd TFW. Wish more people would up date to currents status. 09/19/11
Rick Henry: Kemah, TX. RAF Bentwaters, Feb 1964-May 1967, OSI Detachment,81st SP. Seems like yesterday. 09/19/11
Bobby G Shaffer: Ashland, KY. RAF Bentwaters, 1983-85, Flight Medicine. My wife and I enjoyed our time there.When we first got there we lived a few weeks in the Nissen huts, then lived in Debenham for about a year before moving to base housing. Sad to say we are now divorced. She worked in the BX alterations store. Her name was Jody. I'm sure many of you visited her at one time or another. Though I wasn't officially attached to one of the flying squadrons, I did go TDY many times with the 67th ARRS. I would go with Tammy Weickle one of the Flight Surgeons. Does anyone remember John Nelson? He now lives in Utah. I do hope someday to travel to England to visit some of the old haunts. 09/19/11
Thomas Payne: Sedalia, CO. RAF Woodbridge, 1963-67, F-101 Avionics. Lived in Felixstowe and loved England. 09/19/11
Connie Hall nee Rice: Indianapolis, IN. RAF Bentwaters, 1987-94, 81 CRS, DCM. 09/19/11
Barbara Williams nee New: Las Vegas, Nevada. RAF Woodbridge, 1950s early 1960s. Just updating my e-mail blokebar@cox net. My late husband LA Williams aka Zeke sang with a group called 'The Stripes of Glory' led by Jodie Holmes ,who also was best man at our wedding in Detroit in 1963.I would love to hear from anybody that remembers him.These were the good old days.. 11/13/11
Daniel H. Smithson: Marion, AR. RAF Bentwaters, Nov 1982-Nov 1984, 81 SPS. Love to hear from anybody from that time and saw several names I still remember. 11/13/11
Donald Pennington: Flagstaff, AZ. RAF Bentwaters, Jun 1963-Jan 1970, 91st-92nd-78th. It was a good decade to have been in USAF and at RAF Bentwaters/RAF Woodbridge if anyone remembers me, please contact J-Bars rule and MJ-1s do wheelies. 11/13/11
Deborah Taylor: Wivenhoe, Essex UK. RAF Bentwaters?, 1957-58. Searching for Jose (Joe) Castello, a police dog handler at a Suffolk airbase in 1957-58. 11/13/11
Martin Davies: Bury StEdmunds, Suffolk UK. Non USAF. 11/13/11
Carol J Taylor: Lockport, NY. RAF Woodbridge 1980-1981 81st EMS(Bomb dump). Bowled on the Womens Base Bowling Team, and also on EMS 1. We bowled in the USAFE tournament in Germany, and went into a cathouse with other RAF Bentwaters bowlers. Was promptly escorted out with a firm grasp on my arm by the lead cat. Who would have thought that 30 years later, I’d be living in a Nevada county where prostitution is legal? Would like to hear from anyone who remembers me. Married Ricky McLellan in 1981,(also EMS). 11/13/11
Phillip T Griffin (Ret): RAF Bentwaters/RAF Woodbridge, 1977-79, Red Section, Maintaining F-4D's. Lived RAF Woodbridge. My jet was tail #778. My Flight Chief was MSgt Day. I was a young buck sergeant back then full of piss and vinegar having the time of my life. 12/16/11
Stephen Young (Ret): Cleveland, OH. RAF Bentwaters, Sep 1965-May 1968, 81st Airpolice K9 Handler. Played football on Bentwaters Football team, 1967 USAFE Champions. I was a reserve center and guard. The quarterback was Jim Giest, had a runningback Eddie Saunders, a tackle named Curly. 12/16/11
Mitchell Bloom (Ret): Boston, MA. RAF Bentwaters, 1981-84, CES Firefighter OMS. 01/17/12
Bill Vinson: Boynton Beach, FL. RAF Bentwaters, Aug 1959-Aug 1962, 7519 Comm.Sq. Trying to hook up with Bob Burrus or Brenda Hickman. Love to hear from you. 01/17/12
Carol J Taylor: Lockport, NY. RAF Woodbridge, 1980-81, 81st EMS,Bomb dump . Bowled on the Womens Base Bowling Team, and also on EMS 1. We bowled in the USAFE tournament in Germany, and went into a cathouse with other RAF Bentwaters bowlers. Was promptly escorted out with a firm grasp on my arm by the lead cat. Who would have thought that 30 years later, I’d be living in a Nevada county where prostitution is legal? Would like to hear from anyone who remembers me. Married Ricky McLellan in 1981 (also EMS). 01/17/12
Patrick Hogan: Keokuk, Iowa. RAF Bentwaters/ RAF Woodbridge(?).I am, Erin Hogan-Law, Patrick's daughter. Is there anyway you can put me in contact with person who left the comment about softball with my dad? He has been talking about great memories playing ball in England. Thanks! 01/17/12
Michael Panicali (Capt):Jackson TN. RAF Bentwaters/RAF Woodbridge, Aug 1990-Sep 1992, 81st EMS (Phase)/91st AMU/92nd AMU. Acted as roving OIC, lost touch with everyone after returning to the US. 01/24/12
Patrick J 'Paddy' Clerkin:Summerville, SC. RAF Bentwaters, Sep 1977-Sep 1981, 81 TFW, Supply Sq, CEM. April 1970 to Aug 75 Player/Coach Base Soccer Team. USAFE Champions 1980 and 81. RAF Mildenhall, Base soccer team/Player Coach. 1973 USAFE Champions. 1974 USAFE Champions playing with RAF Lakenheath. 01/24/12
Mitchell Bloom:Boston, MA. RAF Bentwaters, 1981-84,CES Firefighter OMS - OJT manage. 01/24/12
Stewart Rowland:Indianapolis, Indiana, RAF Lakenheath, 1978-82, 48 Security Police Squadron and RAF Bentwater/Woodbridge 1985-1991 (Retired), 81 Security Police Squadron. Now working for Ministry of Defense at RAF Alconbury, 423 Security Forces Squadron. Liked it here so much I decided to stay. Had a great time my entire stay at all of the assignments. Work with a lot of great people, LTC Towns, LTC Larkins, Maj Mson, CMS Weinburger, MSgt Cates and a whole lot more. Made some great friends. Worked with Scout Troop 811, when I retired from the AF I transferred to Leasingham Scout Troop (British Scounting), finally received my woodbadge. Stayed with Scouting till 2002 and left after 25 years. Love to hear from anyone who was there at the same time. 01/28/12
Caroline Hayes Coleman: RAF Bentwaters, 1957. Looking for Floyd Russell. Please contact me if anyone knows him. 01/28/12
Mary L Spencer-Kostelac:Pensacola, Florida. RAF Bentwaters, Mar 1981-Jun 1985. Originally from Gt. Yarmouth, Norfolk England. 02/11/12

Looking for Floyd Russell, USAF, RAF Bentwaters 1957. Please ask if anyone knows him. Thanks, Caroline Hayes Coleman Cccoleman19@hotmail.com

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Here at the 81st Training Wing we are very proud of the heritage we inherited from the 81st Fighter Wing. However, we don't have the full story on some things. One thing we don't know much about is the Ceremonial Sword we inherited along with the 81st nomenclature. Do you know of anyone who may have the word on this particular artifact? Any help you can give us in this matter will be greatly appreciated. Also looking for the Heraldry of the Pilot's Scarf.
V/R, Michael Plummer, 81TRW/HO, tel: 228.377.2112
The Bentwaters Aviation Society, are a small group of friends who are working on a museum project at RAF Bentwaters. The Bentwaters Cold War Museum, based in the Wing Operations Centre (Command Bunker). Some rooms will be restored to their original condition, whilst other rooms will be used to show the history of RAF Bentwaters, the units that have been based there, and information on the 'twin' base at RAF Woodbridge. If you would like to help, in any way, we would like to hear from you. We are looking for all types of information, whether this is pictures, memorabilia, stories of your time at RAF Bentwaters/Woodbridge, or any help that you may be able to offer. More information on the museum can be found at: www.bentwaters.org/history/museum.htm. Please let any ex-service personnel, or friends that you are in contact with, know about the museum project. Contacts:
Andrew Horrex
Graham Haynes, Technical Adviser
Sarah Kemball, Bentwaters Parks Ltd
Control Tower, Rendlesham, Woodbridge, Suffolk,IP12 2TW,UK
Tel: +44 (0)1394 460655, Fax: +44 (0)1394 460355

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