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  • Frederick W. Knippel Albuquerque, NM. RAF Bentwaters. Jun 1958-Sep 1959, Det 2, 605th Comm Sqn. RAF Bentwaters was my last assignment of 15 months. Was in 605th at RAF Sculthorpe for 15 months also. Before that was at RAF Molesworth for 18 months. Enjoyed all bases. 06/06/09
  • James Timothy Foster Beaver, WV 25813. RAF Bentwaters. 1971-73, 81st FMS AGE. My email has changed to this one, still looking for friends. 06/06/09
  • Dan Raynor DeWitt, MI. RAF Bentwaters. Nov 1982-Nov 1984, 2164 Comm Sq, Air Traffic Controller at the RAPCON. I lived in the barracks with Tom Quick and enjoyed my assignment to the UK. I worked for CMSGT Ed Ayers and CMSGT Mal Cullen, Tony Sharp, Tony Larocca, Buddy Shunk, Mick Ybarra, Felix Davenport, Glenda Purvis, Dave Whitfield, Butch Harris were just some of the people I remeber working with. 06/12/09
  • Melvin D Simpson Dallas, TX. RAF Lakenheath, 1967-71, 48th Tactical Fighter Wing. It appears that I have forgotten the location of the Douglas House. I need the old address. I am in London frequently doing International Real estate sales and I will be attending the Formula 1 Race at Silverstone this month. Good to know that so many others are keeping in touch. 06/12/09
  • Andrew 'Andy' Null Lancaster, PA. RAF Martlesham Heath, 1986-90, 2164 Comm Sq. 06/12/09
  • Johnny Candler Tucson, AZ. RAF Manston, Jan 1957-Jan 1960, 92nd FBS & RAF Bentwaters, May 1963-May 1966, 81st FMS. Great place to get information from other people. 06/12/09
  • Robert E McLaughlin New Brunswick, NJ, 08901. RAF Woodbridge, Mar 1968-Mar 1971, 81st CES, Fire Station. 06/18/09
  • Phillip & Kari Lindsey Texas. RAF Bentwaters, Nov 1988-Nov 1991, 81st AGS. 06/18/09
  • William O "Bill" McKeon Marysville, WA. RAF Woodbridge, May 1970-May 1974, 67th ARRS, Fire Station. It was a Great assignment for me. 06/19/09
  • Terry G Hayden Centertown Missouri. RAF ?, Oct 1966-Oct 1969, (?)1st Security Police Sq. Received from Chris Hayden, 573.529.4408.I just want to let you all know that my father has passed away. He passed on January the 9th 2009 He was always talking about his love for England and the US Air force. I just want to tell all so he can be remembered. 06/22/09
  • James Clifton San Antonio, TX. RAF Bentwaters, Aug 1980-Aug 1984, 81 Contracting Sq. Contact me if you remember me or my wife Shirley. 06/22/09
  • Raymond K Eller Hays, NC, 28635. RAF Bentwaters, 1957-59, 92nd TFS. I ran up this information and have enjoyed all of the info that I read and found some interesting stuff. Keep this going. 06/27/09
  • Carleen Holt Bentham Riverside, CA, 28635. RAF Woodbridge, Feb 1959-Feb 1962, 78th. Anyone there at that time, send me an e-mail Anyone remember the squark Boxes in Base Housing? 08/27/09
  • Gary Walter Reading, PA, 28635. RAF Bentwaters, 1972-74, 81st FMS. 08/27/09
  • Fredrick S 'Big Lew' Lewis Stuart, FL. RAF Woodbridge, Apr 1987-Apr 1989, 81st EMS AGE. Anyone in the AGE Shop at that time, get in touch. 08/27/09
  • Jeffrey Pimental Easley, SC, 28635. RAF Bentwaters, Dec 1972-Sep 1974, 81st FMS Airframe Repair. Was a great tour. 08/27/09
  • David 'Andy' Anderson Lakeland, FL 33813. RAF Bentwaters, 1969-72, 81st Air Police Sq. Some of my friends were Alan Mills, Po Dog Ruffin, Al Love, Henry Barrett, Stringbean, Jackson, Jim Dickerson. Played football in 1970. Knew most of the basketball players coached by Harvey. 08/27/09
  • Jams F Beer Largo, FL. RAF Woodbridge, Apr 1965-Apr 1968, 81st Air Police Sq. Saw a lot of names from over 40 Years ago. Worked Law Enforcement at RAF Woodbridge, then after making Staff, worked in the Training Section for Tsgt Hahn, McKensie, Turner. Great tour. 08/27/09
  • Sophia Boardman England. RAF Bentwaters, 1977-78, Military Police. Lookin for a man called 'Avon' (dont now his last name). He was at RAF Bentwaters around 1977-78.He had a relationship with my mum, Louise Boardman (Cafaro). She found out she was havin me when he left for USA, and never managered to tell him about me. So I would be very gratefull if anyone could help me find my dad. 08/27/09
  • Lawrence Gerard-Lopez Tacoma, WA. RAF Woodbridge, 1975-77, I arrived at RAF Woodbridge Nov of 1975 and transfered 18 months later. 08/27/09
  • Richard Kerstetter Riverside, CA. RAF Woodbridge, Feb 1959-Feb 1962, Went back to see the base in 2001, what a shock. Base Housing had some residents but the upkeep was disgusting. Could not go onto the main base. It was all clsed by bushes and trees. Sure looked different than it did back in the 1960's. Anyone there 1959-62 jot me a note. Submitted by wife Carleen (nee Holt). 08/27/09
  • Terry Hayden Columbia, Missouri. RAF Bentwaters, Oct 1966-Oct 1969. I would like to talk to anybody that served with him. My Father passed on Jan 9, 2009. Submitted by son Chris Hayden. 08/27/09
  • Darrell LeJeune Aledo, TX. RAF Woodbridge, 1986-88. Anyone there, then shoot me an email. 09/13/09
  • Ricky Tucker Savannah, GA. RAF Bentwaters, Dec 1979-Mar 1982, 81st TFW/ 510th Aircraft Generation Sq. I was stationed there during the UFO inccident and new nothing about it. Also those were some of the best times I ever had. I got married over there and also had a son. He was born at RAF Lakenhieth. We lived off base in a place called Hadleigh. About 25 miles from the base. Wow that brought back a lot of memeories. Wish I could contact some of my old friends. Richard Branch, admin person Sigleton, Martin Williams, Elmo Caston. Later Dudes, this stuff is creeping me out. 09/13/09
  • Scott Adams Fort Fairfield, Maine. RAF Bentwaters, Nov 1984-Oct 1987, 81stEMS, Gun Shop. 09/13/09
  • Sgt Bruce E Nicholes Madras, Oregon, currently in Wisconsin. RAF Bentwaters, 1965-68, 81st A&E,Instructor on F-4 simulater. 09/21/09
  • MSgt Sam Houston Crestview, Florida. RAF Bentwaters, 1980-83, 92nd AMB, Crew Chief and Job control. I lived in Felixstowe and loved it. My pint hung behind the bar at the Hotel De Nova Being station at RAF Bentwaters was the best assignment in my Air Force Career. To be a single 20 something again and in England during the 80's Wow let the good times roll "long live hooter ville" yeah!Looking for MSgt Carl Felton Adams, Radio Specialist, cross trained as a Crew Chief. Stationed at Dover as a FTD Instructor but lost track of him after. If you know of his whereabouts, drop me a line. 09/21/09
  • Earl Palmer Decatur, Alabama. RAF Bentwaters, Feb 1963-Feb 1967, 81st Cmbt Spt Gp. Really enjoyed surfing these pages. Takes me back many years ago. I worked in the headquarters building with Col Robin Olds and "Chappy" James at the same time. The 2164th Com Sq and the Ops Center were in the same area. Of course I was a lowly airman but being around these people who later became famous was quite an experiece for a guy who was 19 at the time and out of the cotton fields of Alabama. I am looking for David Fisk who worked with me, he was a civilian. I would love to hear from him and anyone else who worked with me during that period. 10/20/09
  • Thomas W Bennett Newport, KY. RAF Woodbridge, Aug 1968-Aug 1974, 81st Security Police Sq. My 4 year tour at RAF Woodbridge was a great experience. I loved the people on base & the local population. I also spent 3 years at RAF High Wycomb from Aug 1959 to July 1962, so I have spent alot in the United Kindom. Thanks for your site, just located it. 10/20/09
  • Bruce Nicholes Lodi, Wisconsin. RAF Bentwaters, Aug 1965-Sept 1968, 81st A&E Flight Simulator. I would like to find Maj Eugene Terry or his whereabouts. Also I would like to contact Pat Brown. She worked at the NCO club in 1968. 10/20/09
  • Michael Podczerwinsky Statesville, NC. RAF Woodbridge, Apr 1990-Feb 1992, 78th AMU Armament. Looking for anyone that was in the 78th or 91st. 10/20/09
  • Mike 'Mickey D' McDaniel Columbus, OH, Northland HS Head Softball Coach, 740-936-5095 H, 757-870-6115 C 614-728-3835 W. RAF Bentwaters, 1985-89, 81st Trans. One of the best assignments I had. Earl Hicks, Fastpitch coach has passed. I know he touched so many people and not just his players. He will be missed. Played for Earl at RAF Bentwater in 1989 and at RAF Lakenheath in 1993-1998. Had a great time being part of the fastpitch team. Earl Hicks was the best, he will be missed (Oct 09). 10/20/09
  • Darvis Wanton Cleveland, OH. RAF Bentwaters, 1982-83, 81st SPS. Anyone out there,that was there during the DELTA DOGS era HOLLA 216-469-4983. 10/20/09
  • Bob Kenney Lakewood, WA. RAF Woodbridge, Jan 1957-Jan 1961, 79th FBS. I worked in the hyd shop on the F84F and F100D/F. Hung out with Don Markley (Deceased), Bill Davis (Deceased),& Bob Heargreas . Married to a wonderful lady from Lowestoft. If anyone remembers me drop a line. I was also at RAF Mildenhall, 1964-67 take care. 10/20/09
  • Robert "Fast Eddie" Edwards Woodstock, GA. RAF Bentwaters, Jun 1977-May 1980, 81 Security Police Sq/Woodbridge. This is a great network for to search and reconnect with old friends and associate you met and be-friended during your tour(s) in lovely England. 10/20/09
  • David Poole Movile AL. RAF Bentwaters, 1959-61, 81dy PMS. Married in Hasketon Sep 10, 1960. Since 1985 visit my inlaws every year. I's a beautiful country. 11/04/09
  • Fread L. Mosley Movile AL. RAF Bentwaters, 1962-65. My name is Monica Mosley-Stevens I am looking for information on my brothers. My brothers were killed in a fire on base on 7 Feb 1964. Their names were Anthony F Mosley and Freddie Mosley. I beleive they are buried at RAF Woodbridge. Both of my parents are now desceased and my siblings are trying to obtain any information we can regarding their grave site. Fread is my father and my mothers name was Adeline N Mosley. Any assistance you could offer would be greatly appreciated. 11/04/09
  • Sgt Bruce E. Nicholes Madras, Oregon, currently in Wisconsin. RAF Bentwaters,1965-68, 81st A&E,Instructor on F-4 simulater. 11/04/09
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  • I run the contact site for RAF Bawdsey and RAF Woodbridge were our nearest neighbours but it was a USAF base in my days (early Fifties). I do get emails from USAF guys who fondly remember some of our WRAF - some even married them...Ray Shakeshaft.

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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.
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    pre-war BMW 327 cabriolet model - left hand drive - (UK registration TLK 30)
    pre-war BMW 327 cabriolet model - left hand drive - (UK registration TLK 30)
    This is an unusual and distinctive car which I would like to trace the history of for posterity. Perhaps not a usual request you get but I hope you can help!
    The car is an old pre-war BMW 327 cabriolet model - left hand drive - (UK registration TLK 30). It was first registered in Germany in 1939 when it was black with a red interior. By 1962 it was in the UK, owned and restored by a USAF Airman (possibly an NCO) called 'Chuck' Bowland. The person told me his name was spelt this way, but I guess could have been Boland, Bowlan, Boland, Bolen etc. To date I can find no record of this person. The car and Chuck had connections with H H Cranes Garages run by Jack Crane in the villages of Hollesley and Bawdsey at that time, very close to RAF Woodbridge and RAF Bentwaters. Chuck had an Alsatian Dog called Butch which I am told he left with Jack when he left the UK sometime probably between 1960 and 1962. It's probable that he visited Germany regularly as I think he brought back spare parts from time to time for the garage. I am also told he probably originally imported the car from Germany, perhaps along with others. In the UK the car was a distinctive bright red colour, with a white folding vinyl roof, and a black interior. I attach two images of the car taken by the next owner around 1963 for reference. It's possible that someone at RAF Woodbridge or RAF Bentwaters knew the car even if they didn't know Chuck. Can anyone help me find out about Chuck or recall this car around the Twin bases in the late 1950's or 1960's? H H Cranes had a few other cars like this at that time so we are looking specifically for a red one with a white roof. Any help so I can find out more about Chuck and my car would be very gratefully received.
    E-Mail... Shaun@cleopet.com Shaun Woodward, Bedford, England

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