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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.
John L & Adele F Wagner: Hawaii. RAF Bentwaters, June 63-Sept 66, when the last combat ready group of fighter pilots in the USAF inventory (about 90 of us stationed in Europe) were sent straight to Vietnam. It seems there was a little bubble in the fighter pilot combat crew training production line and pilots were being rotated out of Vietnam due to number of missions completed faster than replacements were being trained. Hence when we arrived in Sep & Oct, 1966, many squadron's were at half strength. Have participated in 81st FTR WG reunions in Colo Springs, Honolulu and Phoenix. We drove around England last summer and visited RAF Bentwaters/Woodbridge. The old tobacco housing is now occupied by locals. 5/1/00
*Robert Conover: Boston, MA / Houston, TX / Palm Beach FL. RAF Bentwaters, 1981-84, 81st CRS. Would like to meet my companions. It has been a long time would like to know the rest of the stories. Those were happy hectic years and would like to get back in touch. 5/1/00
Angela Walden: RAF Bentwaters, My Mother is Hazel Walden, my Father was TSgt L D 'Dave' Walden who died May 1991. I have 2 sisters Yvonne and Audrey and 1 brother Brian. I got an email from a person who thought he knew my Dad from your site. My father would have loved this site he was just learning the computer before he died and would have loved to have gotten the email I got. We lived at Earl Soham in the Forge Cottage in the center of the village, Jun 1970-Jun 1971, base housing at Danforth Dr, Framlingham 1971-73. Loved the busses they used to take us to the base to school. They were the big coaches and a lot more comfortable than the blue tin busses 3/24/01 TSgt L D Walden: Tampa, FL. RAF Bentwaters, Jun 1970-Jun 1973, Security Police Sq. Submitted by daughter Angela Walden . I was in the 8th & 9th grade at Woodbridge JHS. 10th grade at RAF Lakenheath. I was a dormie. My mother is from Liverpool, UK so we got a chance to meet and get to know my English relatives. We had many a great time at the castle. 2/11/01 I got an email from your site from someone who knew my Father. My Father would have been pleased about that. We really enjoyed our time there. We loved living at Earl Soham, Forge Cottage. Then at Danforth Dr, Framlingham. We knew the village inside out. The village fete was great fun. Also being a young girl, the English boys were a lot of fun, but the girls hated us for taking there boyfriends. We even went to the Saturday night dances at the church rec hall. We were young and wanted to have fun. My Mom is from Liverpool so we went there often to see my family. I am still very close with my family in England. Have also been to Lakenheath H S Reunion. Got to meet old classmates that was a lot of fun. Submitted by Angela Walden-Conahey. 1/30/05
Floyd D. Walden: Tulelake, CA. RAF Woodbridge, Jul 55-Jul 58, 79th FBS/7546th Support Sq/Air Police Air Police section (sentry dog handler 1957-58). Great site. Was also in the Apache Field Archery club when it was formed. I have a lot of good memories from those years.7/12/99. When I arrived there the 79th FBS was operating at base level. There were one or two small detachments on the base but I can't remember their names or numbers. Maybe someone out there can add some more to this. In Jan 1956 the 7564th Support Sq was formed. All personnel that did not deal directly with the aircraft, were assigned to the 7546th. Lt Col Hill was Sq. Commander of the 79th and was also Base Commander until the 7546th was formed. I was in the Air Police section, an was one of the dog handlers. I would like to hear from any of the people that were there at that time. Lets get some history of the 79th and the 7546th
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.
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
Spacey Walker: Please can anyone help me trace an old friend from RAF Woodbridge, late 1970's, early 1990's. Spacey Walker came from Texas. If anyone has information, I would be very grateful. Submitted by Carol Karayannis 2/5/02
Edwin Wallace: Florida. RAF Bentwaters, Aug 1987-Sep 1990, 509 AMU, 92Amu. Enjoyed my time at RAF Bentwaters, hated to see it close. Made it to the last all-nighter before they closed the club. Email me if you remember me. 4/25/02
William F 'Fred' Waller: Port Orange, FL, RAF Bentwaters, Aug 1967 to Jul 1970, NCOIC Base Post Office APO 09755. Running the base post office was one of the highlights of my military career. I replace SSgt Norris. My replacement was SSgt Zimmerman. Some of the Airman assigned were Fine, Dunams, Shelton & Maxey D Wilkinson. I lived in Woodbridge Town for a while then moved to Base Contract Housing in Martlesham(4 bedroom, 2 car garage, 2 bath, and central gas heat) great house. The A10 was about a block behind my house.. I retired in 1973. Moved to Evansville, Ind. Retired for good in 1994. 12/25/02
Robert J Walsh: Sheperds Grove, 1951-1952, 116th FIS, Air National Guard Sq, 25 F-84's, activated Feb 1951 and assigned to the 81st Ftr Wing. We were the first Jet Fighter Sq to fly our aircraft to England. During this time we didn't loose any aircraft. Our sister Squadrons were the 91st and 92nd Ftr Sq. I was a SSgt assigned as a crew chief to F-86A, 49-1099 and was in "C" Flight. Ftl Chief was MSgt Ernie Knowles and later on MSgt Clair Bucher. Our Squadron Commander Was Lt Col Frank W Frost. I re-enlisted in the 116th Ftr Sqdn, Spokane, WA. After my discharge from the USAF and retired from the 141st Air Refueling Sq with C-135 aircraft in 1985 as a CMSgt. Enlisted 1947. 1/23/03
Maurice Walton: Brooklyn, NY. Unbelievable the memories this page brought to my heart! I servered on RAF Bentwaters from 1983 - 1990 it really helped me grow into the man I am today! 3/9/00
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
D Ward: Pineville, LA. RAF Bentwaters, Jan 1982-Oct 1984, 91st TFS, 81TFW/DOO, 509th TFS. Flight Commander in both the 91st and 509th. Wing Scheduler. Left RAF Bentwaters/Woodbridge to go to ATOC Kalkar, and still flew at Ahlhorn and Norvenich. My callsign was Brutus. Looking for any buddies from any of the squadrons, the Wing, or the
Dets. 6/29/01
John Ware: White River Jct, Vermont. RAF Shepherds Grove, 1954-56. Memories of those years in England are some of the best of my Air Froce career. 6/07/06
Jim 'JD' Wareham: Wisconsin. RAF Woodbridge, 1971-73, 78th Weapons. It was a fun duty for sure. Met a lot of good people and definetly liked the tdy's. Hope some others see this and respond. 03/25/06
MSgt Gary & Lillian Warkentin: RAF Bentwaters, 1987-90. Now I am a First Sergeant with the 81 TRW at Keesler AFB. Do you know of anyone who might be able to supply me with an 81st TFW coin? 10/20/02
Al Washington (George) Norfolk, VA. RAF Woodbridge, Nov 1966 to Nov 1969, 381st MMS. Worked with Gene Haettich (guest #87) who didn't leave an email address. Lived in the huts the last part of my tour. Would be great to hear from some of the guys we partied with. Great Memories, Great Site, Thanks. 10/22/99
Farices Washington, Jr RAF Bentwaters/RAF Woodbridge, Jan 1977-July 1980, 70250 (Admin Clerk) at 91st Tac Ftr Sq and 92nd Tac Ftr Sq. We were the first A-10 squadron after we got rid of those noisy F-4s.12/24/98 I was the guy who loved to dance at the all-night disco’s. Everybody called me 'Disco Wash', I drove a little blue Morris Minor, and I lived on London Rd near the dog track.15/08/03 Farices Washington: Panama City, FL. RAF Bentwaters, 1976-80, 91st TFS and 92nd TFS. Anybody that remembers me, please get in touch. I married a local English girl from Ipswich. Her dad is now passed away. He used to run the Coach and Horses pub. I was always in the club both on RAF Bentwaters and RAF Woodbridge, this was during the disco era. Also many of my friends stayed at the famous Lacy Street address off of Woodbridge and Spring Roads. I got out of the USAF and became a Postal Service worker. Love to hear from you. 08/21/06
Dan Wassum (Possum): Welcome, NC. RAF Bentwaters, 1987-90, CRS, EGRESS. Lived in the CRS dorms for a while and spent way too many nights downstairs in the "Dew Drop Inn". Had three great years at RAF Bentwaters where I met my wife Felicia Wassum (Lengyel). Felicia worked in the AVTR/Sensor shop, 1988-90. We were both on the Gunsmoke 89 team. Lived in Framlingham for a while and we still miss it all. Especially the friends we made and have since lost touch. 12/13/00
Brian and Louise Watson: Anchorage, Alaska. RAF Bentwaters, Dec 1989-Jan 1993, 81st Trans. Brian worked vehicle operations, I worked as civilian in orderly room. 10/24/03
Carol T Watson: Florida. RAF Bentwaters, Jan 1952-Jan 1955, 81st Maintenance Squadron, Tech Supply. My wife, Jean nee Hunt, Otley, Nr Ipswich and I will be going to the Ocala Reunion Sep 20-22, 2001. I would like to hear from my friends from the 81st Fighter Wing. 6/27/01
Jerry D Watson: New Braunfels, TX. RAF Bentwaters, Aug 1985-Aug 1992, 81st EMS/AMMO. What a wonderful time. Loads of friends wish I was still in, and the bases were still open. From TSgt to SMSgt. It was the best! I miss riding my Beemer (K75s) on the roads. 2/7/03
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
Paul T Watts: Savannah, GA. RAF Bentwaters, Jun 1961-Jul 1964, 81st Air Police. I had no idea there was this much info about RAF Bentwaters/RAF Woodbridge. Looked under military AF found nothing. On a hunch punched in RAF Bentwaters and bingo, saw Frank Lemke's name and then the full roster of all ramp rats on one list. Memories are abundant, would like to hear from Frank or Ronald Lemon, Roddy Rodriquez (Pancho) or Jonesy, from the Ozarks. RAF Bentwaters made history of sorts with the UFO sightings which can be seen occasionly on History Channel. 02/10/06
Terri Way: Pearland, TX. RAF Bentwaters. Please note, I've had a change in my email address. Also, my Dad passed away August 9th, 2004. He will be greatly missed. Please contact me if you knew my Dad. 11/08/04
Ronald Wayman: Converse, TX. RAF Bentwaters, Jun 1965-Apr 1968, Hydraulic Shop, 81st FMS. Found this site by accident and seen a message from someone I was stationed with. I lived at Back Hamlet, Ipswich with my wife Florence and three children. I still communicate with one of the English families that befriended us, Jim and Shelia Scott. This is a nice site. 6/10/01
Marjorie Weade: Virginia. RAF Bentwaters, 1964. Came across this site while looking up the area where I was born. I was born at RAF Bentwaters, in October 1964. My father was Tech Sgt. Malcolm "Mac" Weade. It was wonderful to come across this site. 16/12/06
Robert Weaver: Puyallup, Washington. RAF Bentwaters, Mar 1980-Mar 1983, 81st Trans Sq. I found this site by accident. It is to bad RAF Bentwaters/Woodbridge are now closed. The 81st is now a training wing. 5/3/01
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
Thomas Webster: Valais, ME. RAF Woodbridge, Apr 1963-Apr 1966, 79th TFS, Crew Chief on F-100-987. Would like to hear from anyone in the 79th during those years. I was a crew chief on the F-100. 05/02/04 I enjoyed my tour at RAF Woodbridge and would like to hear from any old flight line friends. 11/08/04
James 'Jimmy' Weeks, Sgt: Thank you so much for the excellent site which Im sure many people enjoy meeting old buddies, finding relatives, reminiscing etc. I myself am trying to locate my Father who was in the USAF stationed at RAF Upper Heyford in Oxford, early 1950's. I realise that is not what this site is about (wrong...Jim) but for any help you may give me, I would really be most grateful. His name and rank were Sgt Jimmy Weeks. I'm unsure of the correct spelling. I should imagine James was his real name. Submitted by: Reaca Dunn 7/12/01
Paul Weinert: Illinois. RAF Bentwaters, 16 Jun 79-24 Jun 81, 2164 Comm Sq. Looking for Scott 'Skyking' Martin, Kevin 'The Kid' Boyer, Carl 'The Butcher' Thompson, Dave Hoffman, Ken Taylor, Baxter Brown, and yes, I will even talk to Major Cossa. I was also at Lajes Field, 1978-79, 1936 Comm Sq, and Warren AFB, 1981-82, 2149 Comm Sq. Also looking for Susan Tatterton who lived on Gold Crest Road, and Christopher and Nadine Coy who last lived in West Glamorgan, Wales. Is the Mariner's Arms pub on New Street, Woodbridge still around? It was owned by a female yank (civ) whose Brit husband had passed away. 5/19/00
Bennie J Wells: Columbus, Mississippi. RAF Bentwaters, Apr 1976-May 1979, 81st Communications Sq. What an outstanding page! And the memories. RAF Bentwaters Tower, RAF Woodbridge Tower, ARRS, the F-4s on alert, the A-10 transition. The 81st TFW...Remember Col Larsen? Those were the years. Thanks for the memories. Chief Ayers, Earnest Tanksley, A1C Johnson who loved Sister Sledge. Thanks. How neat! And Air Traffic control at its best. 3/30/01
A1C Franklin D Wells : Pasadena,Texas. RAF Bentwaters, Nov 1960-Nov1963, 81st A&E Squadron, 46250 Armament Load Crew. Voodoo Time. My oldest daughter was born there. Plenty of Wheelus TDY time and what hell of a good outfit. Loaded for Col Olds and Lt Col 'Chappy' James in Thailand in March 1967. Nice page. Your pictures of aircraft are F101B Interceptor models. They have good ones on the net but your page is great. I have quite a few orders with many names on them. Enjoy and God Bless. 3/17/99
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
Doug Wenger: Lancaster, Ohio. RAF Bentwaters, Jun 1972-Sep 1979. RAF Bentwaters/Woodbridge has been a very special memory for me throughout my life. Does "Delta" the musical band who won "The Pub Entertainer of the Year Award" ring any bells out there in RAF Bentwaters land of super people!I hope this name catches several of our many fans. From Bury St Edmonds to Colchester including all of the NCO gigs we performed to Leiston Sports Center. We've never had an opportunity to share our thanks for all of those super times we spent together. Without your support we never would have been as successful as we were. Those were by far some of the best times of my life. You might like to know that Randy Allen, Pat Grainger and our PR/Sound Engineer Al Oller are busy constructing a Delta Web Site. Randy is also finalizing a CD that will eventually be available on Napstar if all goes well? We are so excited to bring you this news. All of the members have recently been in touch via hyperspace and can't wait to hear from all of our friends. You might like to know a CD/Web page is presently being constructed. We would love to hear from our fans out there. Another member, Scott Seidow, has recently been in touch. Kessel Barfield joined us later as our drummer. Please email me if you read this. Cheerie O' and as Bruce Forseyth used to say,BFN..by for now! 2/15/01
Jim & Heather Wenger: RAF Lakenheath. RAF Bentwaters, Jan 1988-Dec 1992, 81st TFW Civil Engineer-Fire Dept.A-shift. Currently assigned to RAF Mildenhall. Great page! Looking to hear from anyone especially the old A-shift crew. The Bentwaters Club is by far the best club ever. Shoot us an email if you want to catch up on old times. Morton you still alive? 3/11/01
Tom Wharton (Ssgt): Utah. RAF Bentwaters, Crew Chief on F-4's until we converted to the A-10 Thunderbolt II. Assigned to the 92nd FS and 78th (Snakepit- RAF Woodbridge). Also assigned to "Job Control" as a "Board Controller". Lived at RAF Wethersfield base housing, heck of a drive back then but looking back, I loved it and all the fun/hard times I had. I Was lucky enough to be stationed in the UK three times. RAF Lakenheath 1972-75, RAF Bentwaters 1977-80 and RAF Lakenheath 1991-96 (Retired at this base). Now a F-16 Program Manager for Litton/TASC, 801-775-9577. 10/24/00
Ray L Wheat: Baltimore, MD. RAF Shepherds Grove, Apr 1957-1958 (closing), Motor Pool. RAF Woodbridge, 1958-Apr 1960. Married Iris Morgan Jun 28, 1958. Reassigned to Kirtland AFB, Albuquerque, NM, Apr 1960. Retired in Jun 1976. 10/01/00
Darren White: Hattiesburg, Mississippi. RAF Bentwaters, 1960's. I was born at the 81st Tactical Hospital in 1961 while my father was stationed there. 2/20/01
Neil White: Pittsburgh, PA. RAF Woodbridge, 1987-89, 91st Tac Ftr Sq. I served 2 years at Zweibrucken, Air Base, 38th TRS, then one year at Scott AFB, IL. I was married in Baia Mare, Romania in 1991. I separated in 1992, moved back to my hometown of Fort Smith, Arkansas, and graduated from John Brown University. I'm an Operations Instructor for the FedEx Ground University. I am looking for Danny Castro, Jason Cook, and Rita Koch. 9/13/03
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
Larry K. Wildman: High Wycombe, Bucks and Indianapolis, IN. RAF Bentwaters/RAF Woodbridge/Martlesham Heath. 1963-67, 2164 Comm Sq 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. Now back in USA, Indianapolis, Indiana. A lot had changed in the 30 years between USAF tour and DoD Civilian tour. It costs a lot more as well. 12/15/02 Always enjoy your site. Many Memories. 03/25/06
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. 12/26/98
Patrick Wilkinson: Malverne, NY. RAF Bentwaters, 1961-64, FMS AGE Shop Crew Chief, PE Section. This site brings back som very pleasant memories of the base and surrounding area. 4/13/00
Barbara Williams: Las Vegas, Nevada. RAF Wethersfield, RAF Upper Heyford, 1961-74. I was the wife of L A 'Zeke' Williams. My maiden name was New. Sad to say we divorced in 1997 after 34 years of marriage and Zeke died on December 10th 2000. I would like anyone who remembers me to e-mail me, it would mean so much. Thanks for the memories. 1/18/01
David Williams: Sprucehead, Maine. RAF Bentwaters, 1983-86, 81st Security Police Squadron. Are there any old 'DELT Dogs', 'Mess with the best and die like the rest' or any of Kenny Reeds 'A' Flight animals still kickin? 8/30/01
Jack L Williams: New Albany, Indiana 47150. RAF Bruntingthorpe, RAF South Ruislip, RAF Mildenhall, May 1962, Aug 1968-Sep 1973. 8/01/01
Jim Williams: Indiana. RAF Woodbridge, 1985-89. Firefighter looking for old friends. 2/26/99
Maureen A. Williams nee Horsup: Winchester, Virginia. RAF Bentwaters, Dec 1962-Jan 1966, 81st TFW AP's. This is truly great and I hope I will be able to locate friends from my husband's tour in England. I married Robert B. Williams (aka Bobby or Willy) on March 27, 1965 at St Mary Stoke Church, Ipswich. Our best man was Irvin Jackson, MO, Jack Holtzerland (pronounced Hozeland), Ronald SanGeorge, both from Buffalo, NY I think, Roger Zarling, ?Bent, ?Yuhas, ?Johannsen, all friends and AP's with Bob. We were married for 31 years and have 3 sons and one granddaughter. Bob passed away from Lung cancer in 1996 and I would like to say Hi to anyone that remembers him. 1/14/01
Michael R "Mule' Williams & Sally Williams: Nevada, MO. RAF Woodbridge, 79th Tactical Fighter Sq, 20th Wing, 1966-July 1970. Worked on F-100 Super Sabre 56-2986 and 56-2999. Have been looking for anyone in this time frame that served at RAF Woodbrige. Its time for another bud. tel 417.667.5304. 3/23/00 I would to find any one that was in the 79th TFS, 1966-1970. 3/11/00
William G 'Willy' Williams: Belleville IL. RAF Bentwaters, Sep 1973-May 1976, 81st Supply-Base Fuels. Was there and enjoyed the tour greatly. Would love to hear from anyone who was there at this time Please e-mail me your awap war stories. 9/11/04
William 'Willie' Williams: Had a Great time at RAF Bentwaters/RAF Woodbridge. Would love to go back. Looking for Pol troops, any times, just to talk old times. 02/20/06
Wilson Williams: I'm trying to find my mum's brothers and sister. My mum's name was Valerie Gibbs. She met and married my dad Wilson Williams while he was stationed at RAF Bentwaters. They are both deceased now so my info is limited. I know that dad transferred to a base in Italy in 1956. Mum lost contact with her family after leaving England, and it was her dying wish to find them. Any info on how to further my search would be very appreciated. Submitted by Karene Longmire 6/28/00
Pete Williamson: Melbourne Australia. 1959 Waddington Lincolnshire, Steamer Point, 617 Sqdn, 1960 Aden. Interesting site. Just wish it covered a lot more RAF Bases. 3/6/01
June Willis: Maryland/Florida. I am seeking info on an old friend, Lt. John E Ryan, USAF. In 1955, after aviation training, John was posted to the UK. Hope your planned reunion is a huge success...so many memories for so many people. 4/16/01
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
Danny Wills:Montesano, Washington. RAF Bentwaters, 1959-63, 1979-80, 1264 AACS, 2164 Comm Sq. Also spent 5 years at South Ruislip AS, 1967-72. Went back in 2000, visited RAF Bentwaters, looked bad, and with all the demolition going on it probably looks sadder than ever. Many fond memories and great people. 11/14/02
Brian & Liz Wilson: Biloxi,Mississippi. RAF Bentwaters, 81st Trans, 1989-92. This is a great site, thanks for all the hard work. Brian worked as a special purpose mechanic. Fortunately we have been able to keep in contact with some of our closest friends: Jim & Lori Harris, Horst & Deb Linde, Roger & BJ Fisher, Arthur & Mari Luna, Chris & Kathleen Atwood and Alan & Daphne Sexton. If anyone needs email or addresses of these people please let us know and we will send them. PS, Daphne Sexton and I (Liz Wilson) are looking for Dr Grieff a Dentist in the RAF Bentwaters clinic during our tour. 6/7/99
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
TSgt Edward J Wilson: Submitted by son George P Wilson, Merrick, NY. RAF Bentwaters, Mar 1952-Dec 1954, Hq 81st Bomber Fighter Wing, Admin . Looking for information from people who knew my father. He had friends in the Ipswich area. He took care of the base mascot, a Dalmatian called Col Mack. Any thoughts or memories are appreciated. He passed away in Jan 1995. 5/16/01
George Wilson: 1061 Yuba Street, Aurora, Colorado 80011, Tel: 303 344-0646. (Submitted by Ron Burrell)I was putting up the flag yesterday at the post office in Aurora, Colorado. I met a veteran, and come to find out he is an 81st veteran 1961-64. We were stationed there at the same time! He worked in the munitions squadron and at the 81st Hq for Col Daniel "Chappie" James Jr. I mentioned the reunion being planned next year in the UK and the 81st Ftr Wg Assoc. I plan to visit with George and talk about the good old days at RAF Bentwaters and Woodie bases. George is not online but would like to contact former buddies from his years at RAF Bentwaters. He was also stationed at RAF Sculthorpe 1950's, when they had B-45 Tornados. Perhaps Tony U. can contact him about the RAF Sculthorpe reunions, newsletter, etc. I might add that George is a WWII, Korean War, and Vietnam War veteran. He lived in the village of Orford while in UK at RAF Bentwaters. 5/6/00
Jerry Wilson: McMinnville, OR. RAF Bentwaters, Jul 1972-Jul 1976, 81st FMS/ Flt Line Engine Condition. During my stay at cripple creek had a fix-up VW Beetle, gold and then deep puple, stayed in Felixstowe. 05/27/04
Michael S. Wilson: Springdale, AR. RAF Woodbridge, 81st CRS then got "transplanted" to 81st AGS, 519th on RAF Bentwaters, 1983-86. Wow! What a time! I was a specialist on the Flightline, worked ECM (32853), and learned a few other tricks along the way. Got there as an Airman 1 striper, left with a line number for staff. Had a wonderful time with the "Felixstowe Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society" (FADOS). We would gather at the Half-Moon Pub in Felixstowe, and drink ale and eat prawn flavored chips. I remember a cute platimum blond, older than I, named Margaret. One of the yanks I worked with married her daughter. She was married to the chief of the fire department as I remember. The group turned out a few musicals, such as South Pacific, and Seven Brides for Seven Brothers. All in the name of Anglo-American Relations. Well, I would like to hear from anyone who remembers battered sausages and the fish and chips truck that used to sit by the entrance to RAF Bentwaters. Also the Bag Nasty on the back side of the flightline. Would be interested to hear what ever happened to the DCM Col Young. Also: Herbert "Taco" Wallace, the WCS troop, and Chuck Timbers, my supervisor at that time. Well done. 5/22/00
Stanford L & Veronica Wilson: Mardela Springs, Maryland. RAF Bentwaters, Jan 1963-Sep 1965, 81 Tac Ftr Wg, Supply. Married a girl from Ipswich 36 years ago. We have 2 daughters and one granddaughter.We go back to Ipswich often. 8/30/01
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 Bellevue, NB, USAF retiree. Thank you again for a wonderful website. Megan's Pic 2/25/99
David D 'Wingnut' Winget: Kesgrave, Suffolk, UK. RAF Bentwaters, Jan 1981-Jan 1986, Sep 1989-Feb 1992, 81 AGS/Wpns Load, 78 AMU/Specs. The best assignment I had. Probably why I now live only 20 minutes away. Thanks to this website, I found another friend from the past Joe 'Cas'. 2/9/02
Ray Winn (2nd): My whole family was at RAF Bentwaters. My Dad, CMSGT Ray Winn was Wing SgtMaj, 81CSG, 1966-70. My younger brother Rick attended Lakenheath HS 1966-69, Mom taught 2-3 grade at Woodbridge Elementary. I joined them in 1968 after a tour in the Army. Talk about a family affair, Sly & Family Stone ain't got nothing on us. Family PCS'd to the Phillipines in 1970. I stayed and worked for AAFES as Sound Center Mgr until 1978. If you bought any hi-fi between 1972-78 chances are I sold it to you. Hope you enjoyed it. Also played lead guitar for the "Tunetwisters" C&W. Might have seen you at RAF Bentwaters NCO or RAF Woodbridge All Ranks. Hope you enjoyed that. 4/7/01
Andrew Daniel Winters 3rd: Irving, TX. RAF Bentwaters, Fire Dept, A-Shift, Sep 1969-Sep 1972, Married an English girl, Lindsay Margaret Wilson, 1970. Son born in Ipswich in 1971. Looking for ex In-Laws for son. Also, firemen during the same time that extended and volunteered for Palace Dragon Ops (Vietnam). Some were KIA. Trying to contact survivors or anyone with accurate info. Specifically Charles Buck Adams, John J MacCaronio, Ed Carboni, Ed Wuhan, Jerry Ellis, John Fishkelter, Mike Condash, Warren G White, John Sullivan, Jim Mattis Any help appreciated. 12/19/99 We enjoyed your site very much. My son was born in Ipswich 1971. We left England when he was 7 months old. He has never seen his mother, but we are still looking for her. Memories in words are one thing, but thanks to you hes been able to see and somewhat experience his birthplace. He still can't invision a roachcoach though. 12/22/99 Been looking for firemen stationed at RAF Bentwaters 1969-72, for a year or so, on this site. Nobody ever turns up. It's kinda sad. Tell me I'm not the only one left? Where are you guys? I know First Shirt TSgt Aubrey Mormon was tough on us, but not that bad. 3/3/01
Adam Wisniewski aka Ski RAF Woodbridge, July 1974-July 1978, Crewchief F4D's, 81st OMS RAM 6.1/1/99
Alan Wisniewski, 2nd Lt:. Retired in Layton, Utah, and hoping to get back to Tucson,AZ and home
real soon. RAF Bentwaters, 8 Jun 1980-8 Jun 1982, 81st MMS, 81st AGS. RAF Bentwaters was so much fun that when I came back to England in 1985, I went straight to RAF Alconbury (10CRS ). Was at "Crooked Creek" for the first "Porker 500" and too many practice ORIs. I will always remember the DCM, Colonel Karl G Berroth, the only known person to have successfully captured the Daedalion Maintenence Trophy in three different commands! The 'KGB' once threatened to, "Fire my ass!" which was really tough to take seriously at 5:30 am. I'm now retired in Layton, Utah, and hoping to get back to Tucson and home real soon. Web Page. Anyone wishing to contact me may do so. 11/4/01
Roy Wittbold: Round Lake, IL. RAF Bentwaters, 1967-70, 81st AEMS. Had some great times in England. Met a lot of good people both on base and off. Those were the days. 12/10/02
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
Margie Wohnsigl: Atlanta, Georgia. RAF Bentwaters, Jun 1975-Jun 1978. Our Family still talks about our RAF Bentwater/Woodbridge days! Would love to hear from any friends. My parents are Robin and Stefi Wohnsigl and I have 1 sister, Eve. Does anyone remember the F-4 that was painted on the taxi-way?. 11/22/03
Ken Wold: Idaho. RAF Bentwaters/RAF Woodbridge, May 1983-Jun 1987, AGS, AFOSI. Let me know if you remember me and what you're doing now. 12/25/03
Glen Wolf: Stafford, VA. RAF Bentwater, Aug 1972-Jun 1974, Music Teacher, Middle School. 3/30/01
Larry D Wood: Browns Mills, NJ. RAF Shepherds Grove, Mar 1957-1958, RAF Woodbridge, Sep 1958-60. Married Janet Ling in 1958 (Janet is Looking for Cherry from Chedbrough, I lived in Wickhambrook. We used to ride bus 214 together. We both married GI's from Shepherds Grove). Have been all over the place. Retired at Mcguire AFB in 1980. 11/22/02
Joe Wommack: Lakeland, FL. RAF Bentwaters, Nov 1962-May 1966, 67th ARRS. Can't look enough! Looking for Capt John L Gregg, Vorge Deese JR, James R Stover, Lauence F Leblanc, Roger R Mayes, John D W Clements, Wallace B Mauk, Jimmie L Bennett, Arthur Gainer, Louis Lozano, Herbert Hoover,Louis Lozana,Ronnie P Inmon,Bill West, Gene Evans,Arthur Gainer Gary D Ross, Stephen L Boatwrihgt. 9/02/04 81st TFW, 92nd TFW. Top notch place to look for people and to read of good old times. Loved England, went back May 2006. Wow, what a change! Guess I'm just old fashioned. 18/02/07
Larry D Wood: New Jersey. RAF Shepherds Grove 1957-59, 7519th Motor Pool. 6/14/03
SSgt Shawn K Wood: RAF Alconbury, (Egress Lak 226-5295/2269) 1988-91. I was on the team that went to RAF Bentwaters (Crooked Creek as it is also Known) & Took the 509th and 511th Fighter Squadrons to RAF Alconbury. Curently at RAF Lakenheath and have been down that way a few times. It is nothing like it use to be. 3/2/00
Donald G 'Woody' Wooden: St Joseph, MO. RAF Woodbridge, Sep 1965-Sep 1968, 79th Tac Ftr Sq. Now retired after 27 yrs (CMSgt). I can still say my tour with the 79th TFS was the best ever! Great troops in a great country. I remember most of everything, but I'm lousy with names/faces (old age). 9/22/02
John Wooden: Greenfield, WI. RAF Bentwaters, Jul 1970-Jul 1973, 2164 Comm Sq, ATC-Tower. Many great memories. Riding horses, racing around the roads in little Austin Sprite-seeing the beautiful country side. Making great friends that we still are in contact with 30 years later. Getting to know the English people & marrying one before returning to the states. She died a little over a year later in an auto wreck. Would love to go back some day. Would like to know if anyone has info on civilian who worked in Bentwaters Tower, Eddy Edwards, or Skip Decarl. 5/29/05
Kevin Woodhouse: UK. Looking to contact Eugene Davies , based at RAF Bentwaters/Woodbridge in 1960. Friends still living in Ipswich would like to know if he is still keeping well. Keep up the good work, with this 1st rate site. 4/22/01
Al Woods: Bellville, TX 77418, Near Houston, TX. RAF Bentwaters, Aug 1954-Jan 1957, 81st Comm Sq(81COMRON)), maintained the Mobile Radio Teletype Vans. Also maintained and drove the base alert vehicle. Our shop was right under the water tank behind the airman's club. Lived in Ipswich on Dales Road, married Margaret Pope in 1955. Had two daughters born in Ipswich. Still married to Margaret. Be glad to respond to anyone who wants to kick around old stories. 4/14/00, 7/5/00 & 1/28/01 & 06/13/07
Carolyn Bower nee Woods: Williamsport, PA. RAF Bentwaters, 1983-85, 81st EMS Bombdump. Anyone who might know might know or my husband, Keith A Bower feel free to contact me. 03/25/06
Curtis Woods : Sacramento, CA. RAF Woodbridge, 1981-86, 81st Squadron, 78th Group, flight line A-10's. Trying to find old friends, one in particular, *FOUND KEVIN-THANKS TO THIS SITE* Kevin Turnbo. He was my best man. Wife was Candace, sons Courtney and Shane and a baby girl named Barbara Jean. Well, she was a baby way back then. My oh my, she would be about 14 to 15 now. How time has gone by. Any Help would greatly be appreciated. Have searched for them over 8 years. Would also like to find: Brad Cox (married to an English gal); Tom Burley (Son named Austin and he owned a Ford Bronco II); Vernon Scovins (My roommate, Henniker Rd, Ipswich); Richard & Roanne Clayton (think they where from Tahoe or Yuba City, CA); Mac (can't remember his whole name, lived in base housing, Shotley Gate, helped me when my moulers where taken out. Hehehe); Dave Clemons (the three of us arrived the same time); Dave (think that is his name, he was the son of the owner of the pub I went to near Henniker Rd. He always beat me when we raced our bicycles). Also seem to remember a guy by the name of SSgt Tim Brown, think that was his first name. He was the expediter. Any help would be great. Anyone that remembers my wife Barbara, (formally Barbara Kitchener of Shotley Gate) or myself, we would love to hear from you. Curtis's Homepage Finding Friends. 5/12/99
Robert Woods: Alabama. RAF Bentwaters, 1986-90, Weapons Load Crew Chief (462X0/2W1X0), 510th AMU. Later went over to 81st EMS (armament back shop) and finished up with the 527th Agressor Sq before rotating back to the States. Now retired (1997) and think it is great that someone has taken the time to create a page to remember the times there. Keep up the good work. 12/28/99
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.
Larry Worden: Lock Haven,PA. RAF Woodbridge 1967-70, 2164 Comm Sq. 1/5/01
Harry George 'Peaches' Wright: Dallas, Georgia. RAF Woodbridge, 1956-59, 78th Fighter-Bomber Sq. Crew Chief on F-84s at Shepherds Grove, then Crew Chief on F-101s at RAF Woodbridge. Larry Rahr and I were roomates at RAF Woodbridge. 11/19/02
Ray Wright: Atwater, CA. RAF Shepherds Grove, 92nd Ftr Sq. Very nice site. I can see where I'll be spending quite a bit of time here. Homepage 2/9/02
*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.
Al Wurst: Ridgefield, NJ. RAF Bentwaters, 1955-58. Assigned to 81st Supply Sq, Apr 1955-Nov. 1955, then 81st Hq Sq for the remainder of my tour. Lived in quonset hut at 81st Hq Sq with Tom Bosch, Tony Ornellas, and Phil Friona. 9/28/00
