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Dave MeadeVarney, WV. RAF Woodbridge, HH43B LBR and Fire Dept, 1968-72 and 1977-79 as Base Fire Chief, then to RAF Chicksands until 1982. Would like to hear from any Firemen or HH43B crewmembers I was stationed with. Planning to visit England Jul 2000, hope I can visit some of the old bases. Enjoyed my tours in England very much. Very nice web site, keep up the good work. 10/21/99
SMSgt Charlie Meadows: Prattville, Alabama. RAF Bentwaters, 1977-79, 81st RAF Bentwaters Command Post. I'm Allie Meadows and I went to Woodbridge American School. 5/07/05
Richard Meadows SSgt or E-Mail: RAF Bentwaters, 1984-87, CES and 1991-92, Supply. We found your great site by accident but will visit often. We hope to hear from some folks who were stationed at 'Crooked Creek' (RAF Bentwaters) with me. While there I was 'the catcher' for the Phantoms Fastpitch Softball team. Would be great to hear from those guys too. Please include the following it would be greatly appreciated. Larry Moore, RJ Johnson (pitchers), Glen Mitchell, Robby Powell, Cadilac, Michael Mouton, Elgin, to name but a few. Many Thanks 10/20/99 & 11/17/99
Virginia Meek : Toronto, originally lived in Ipswich. RAF Bentwaters, Child Care Center, 1989-90. Hi! I'm the English/Canadian "girl" that worked in Buttons & Bows. Anyone remember me? I remember most of your faces (staff & children) really well, but some of the names elude me. Colleagues that immediately spring to mind: Carol Creed, Denise, Stacey, Anita, Darlene, Mary Sams, Deliah, Rose, Mickey, Linda, Anna. How are you all doing? I'd love to hear from anyone that remembers me! 3/8/99
Dennis R Meeks: Bowling Green, KY. RAF Bentwaters, 1963-66, Aircraft Sheet Metal Shop. 4/14/00
Terry L Mellons: Kingsport, TN, RAF Woodbridge, 1970-71. Really loved it there, but I was sent from there to Germany and then home. If any one knows an English Gent Joe Arnold worked in the RAF Woodbridge Control Tower, please tell him that I said Hi. Loved Woodbridge and the fresh baked bread. 1/24/99
Joseph Mencarelli: RAF Alconbury and RAF Wethersfield,Apr 1972-Jun 1974, 7510th MMS, Weapons release shop servicing the ejection racks for munitions and fuel tanks on the RF4C. Also servicing the photo racks on the rear of the aircraft. We TDY to Wethersfield sometime in 1973 along with the RF4C and other squadrons as they were redoing the runway at Alconbury.I remember they use to run a shuttle bus between the bases. I remember drinking at the Green Man pub located on the road going into Fitchingfield.The bowling alley was quite small having only a few lanes.Great times.Any Munitions Maint.Personal in that time frame or other shops out there? drop a line. 06/07/06
William V Menkevich: Coon Rapids, MN. RAF Alconbury & RAF Sculthorpe, Jan 1955-Jan 1959, Flew Gunner with 86th Bomb Squadron. Looking for members of the 47th Bomb Wing. Contact me or see Website 9/06/01
Francisco J. Mercado: Perth Amboy, NJ 08861. RAF Bentwaters, Sept 1988-Aug 1990, 81st EMS ammunition specialist. I can say I worked with the best ammo troops and I thank them all for their support and memories that will live on in my heart and mind-forever. I am a father of four children, 3 boys-1 girl. Currently work in Staten Island as a Configuration Tech . Special hello and thanks to Sgt Black, Porky, Amn Juarez, Amn Rubio, Col.Hizer and the 81st EMS Squadron.12/11/98
CMSgt Paul A Meservy Submitted by son Paul Meservy Columbia, TN 38401. RAF Bentwaters, Aug 1969-Jul 1972, 381st MMS. Would love to get in touch with other personnel stationed there at that time. Before England we were at Nellis AFB, Las Vegas. Dad is 67 years old, phone #931.388.0788. Wife Carolyn passed away Jan 1998 after a long illness. Dad served 3 tours in SE Asia. Would love to locate a Col.Ralston good friend at Nellis AFB.10/18/98 RAF Bentwaters, Aug 1969-Jul 1972, 381st MMS. Would love to contact fellow airman who were there. Please email my son and he will get it to me. Phone 931.388.0788. 05/02/04
Dot and Tony Messina: What a wonderful job you have done and what a pleasure to go over everything you have done. My wife and I also share your love for the Suffolk area and its people. I was fortunate to have been an insurance rep serving the men and women and families of RAF Bentwaters/Woodbridge during the 1970s. We lived in the wonderful town of Felixstowe. Windy and damp, but what the hell, the warmth of our Yanks and the British people made up for it. Keep up the good work, I will continue to seek out old friends from your site. 8/10/99
Major Joseph Meyer: RAF Bentwaters, 1965-1967 RAF Lakenheath 1967-1968. Wife: Vera; Daughters:Susan & Candy; Sons: Joey (WB JHS) & Matthew. Remember Super Sgts Hamilton and Angel, Lt Col Foster, Col Fredette, Sgts Hevron, Lupo, Palacios, Lt Col Fiene & Autin.
Larry Meyer (Nagy): Boise, Idaho. RAF Woodbridge, 1972-77. My father was stationed at RAF Woodbridge/RAF Bentwaters. I attended JR High School through Grade 9. 9/01/01
Jan (Bugg) Meyers: El Paso, TX. RAF Bentwaters, Jun 1986-Apr 1989. Now a military wife, I was a brat at Woodbridge High School, dad was with 581 AGS. Enjoy the site! We lived on the economy in Saxmundham, and I attended WHS, 9th grade to almost end of 11th grade, before dad retired to Texas. My parents and brother, Jay, are doing well. Mom was Chom, and had the Korean food establishments on RAf Woodbridge and at the Rec Center at RAF Bentwaters. I'm married now and mother of two children. Have lots of great memories and still maintain contact with two WHS friends. Will check back often to look for other friends from WHS. 1/17/02
(for) Lt Col William C Meyers: Lacey, WA. RAF Bentwaters. My younger brother was born there. We lived in a place called Meadow House, near a village called Peasenhall. 9/8/99
Micah (?) : RAF Lakenheath. RAF Woodbridge, Jul 1986-Jul 1988 & 1991-92, 78th TFS (RED) & 81 EMS Armament Flight. Was surfing the web and found this site. Keep up the great work. 03/28/04
Kara Michalak-Jacob: Belleville, IL. RAF Woodbridge, 1988-92. Have looked at many sites and am finding it lacking in old Warriors from the 90's any ideas? So, were the Warriors really the Butterflies at one time? Cheers. 10/21/00
Bob Michell: Orlando, Florida. RAF Bentwaters/RAF Woodbridge, 1986-88, Base Fire Chief. Great site. Brings back many memories. I would like to hear from anyone who was stationed with me during this time. Just came back from England this week and I visited the RAF Bentwaters area. Got to ride around the two bases. Very depressing seeing what is left. I took several pictures. If anyone would like to see them, I can send them via e-mail. 8/10/99
William Mikkelsen: Magnolia Springs AL. He served at RAF Bentwaters and RAF Shepherds Grove, 1951-54. Submitted by Bea Porter. 8/13/00
Neil Miles: San Jose, CA. RAF Woodbridge, Aug 1974-Aug 1977, 78 TFS. 6/04/05
Barry N. Miller: Pennsylvania. RAF Woodbridge, 1965-67, 78th TFS. Worked for Col Fredette. Lived in the Huts. In contact with Tim Haff, Butch Hollenbeck, Jack Dahler, Jose Espinosa, Tom Holman, John Connelly, Tim Crowley, Carlton "Hardie" Doty, Tom Mick, Jerry Mullen, Billy D Moon, Nick Ropollo, Steve Tanner, Chuck Defoe, Larry Hilzey, Mike Newman, Chuck Laplante, Bill Mastro, Tom Farabaugh, Jack Froling, Tom Herner have addresses of others. Hollenbeck and Dahler want to have a reunion sometime soon, anywhere. Anyone out there have any ideas, we would be glad to hear from you. FYI Tim Haff and I are going to RAF Woodbridge end of Oct 1999. Care to join us? 4/13/99
Bob Miller: RAF Woodbridge. Flew F-4s, 78th, March 1970-October 1974 (Extended my 4-yr tour by 6 mo). Just stumbled across your web site and want to pass along my appreciation. I haven't had time to check out all of the nooks and crannies yet, but I'll come back for more later. I can relate to some of the stories and anecdotes even though I do not know the people writing them. I was a bit disappointed that I did not recognize any of the names in your directory; hopefully more of the old gang will sign in. My wife is from Ipswich and we now reside in Texas where I ply my engineering trade with Exxon. May feel inspired in the future and come back with a couple of anecdotes of my own. Thanks for the good work. 6/20/99
Claude 'Bob' Miller: Athens, GA. RAF Woodbridge, 1962-65, 81st A&E Maintenance Sq. Many great memories: Airman's Club, Felixstowe, the Douglas House in London, 'bomb guard' duty, Tripoli, softball, the bowling alley in Ipswich, the Ufford Farm House, among others. Good friends Jim Estes, Andy Ruppanner, Bill Bauerle, Jerry Tabor, Jerry Lynch, Larry Lewis, Ron Putt, Hank Rahmlow, Bill Coffey, Petty, Nelson, and so many names I can't remember. Would very much enjoy hearing from anyone stationed there during my time there. 7/08/03
Dan Miller: Southern CA. RAF Woodbridge, 1971-73, 81st RRS, OTH site, Orford Ness. Doing some research for a vacation in England this summer and discovered this site. That project was shut down in 1973 and we were all re-assigned. Many great memories from those days in East Anglia. Sorry to hear the bases are closed. 2/19/05
George Miller: Palm Beach Gardens,Fl. 33418. RAF Bentwaters 1967 thru 1970, 81st (A&E) Avionics Sqdn-firecontrol. Glad to have found this. Would love to here from any old buddies. Had some great times and many fond memories.11/4/98
Rita & John Miller: Florida. From Rita (RJ): Just love all these sites on RAF Bentwaters/Woodbridge. I'm from that area, and my family still lives there. Worked in Material Facilities at RAF Bentwaters 1967-69, for a SMSgt Toney, MSgt Miroshewski & SMSgt Hoopaugh. John used to come over to our building for morning coffee!. We were married in 1968 and lived in Snape. Returned stateside summer of '69. Later stationed at RAF Upper Heyford, 1980-83. Spent a month back there this past spring. Have uploaded pics of the Suffolk area to my website. Walked on RAF Bentwaters, it was sad to see it so desolate, and to see the sheep had taken over the flightline. Will return to this site often. Thanks & Cheers. John Miller: (made SSgt there). Worked in supply. Retired in 1984. 10/7/99
MSgt Junius Miller: RAF Bentwaters, 1970's. Maxine Hurd, Ipswich, Suffolk, is trying to find Junius Miller. Last known address is Springfield, MA. Previously based at Dyess AFB, TX. Black, approx 6 feet, green eyes, now aged around 60...Email at Mark Smalling. 10/08/00
Kenneth Miller: Johnson City TN. RAF Bentwaters March 1961-March 1978, Aircraft Refuling. Friends Morgan Skaggs, Richard Kline and Stanley Lester.
Mark Miller: RAF Bentwaters, 1986-90, Clinic. I was a member of a role-playing club called the Golden Dragons that met at the Woodbridge HS, Saturday, noon to midnight. Many adventure was to be had there. Some club members: Robert 'Os" Osborne, Larry Gardner, Roy Conn, Brent Turner, James Smith, Mark Wheeler, Brian Crawford, Will Thompson, Dave Dahl, Todd Sherman, Ken, Jason Robar, Victor Kelmeris, Tom Rich and many others. If you know any of these guys, or were a GDGC member, please contact me. 9/5/00
Mike Miller: Port Orange, FL. RAF Bentwaters, 2 years, 81st CSGP, MWR. Asst Mgr NCO Club, Manager Officers Club. 12/25/03
William 'Bill' Miller: RAF Bentwaters, Around 1985. Friend of Mike Remelard and Mark & Monica Clough. Bill & Mike lived with my parents in Suffolk. Would love to hear from him to see how he is. Submitted by > Jayne Waddington. 8/1/02
Peggy Anderson nee Millermon: Good Thunder, MN. RAF Bentwaters, Aug 1980-Mar 1982, 81st Supply Sq, Fuels. Bentwaters (Bendover, just joking) was my first assignment and I was very young, its hard to remember some things. I remember the NCO Club, the Theater, and Midnight Chow. Playing war game all the time, 12 on 12 off. Please feel free to contact me if you remember. 4/17/05
Ronald 'Ron' Millo: RAF Woodbridge, 1964-67, Air Policeman. Ron was a "mod" not a "rocker" would like to buy clothes to "suit" that image. Civilian Chef Lee Eagle, would like to find Ron or his whereabouts? For Lee's e-mail address contact Walter Smith. 12/15/02
Dean Mills: I don't know anything about computers yet but my friends have told me you have a brilliant web site and they have told me to try this way of contacting you as I am using an office comp while I clean the place up. I shouldn't really be doing this. I would be very gratefull if you could help me find the e-mail address of a lady who married a Mr.Dean Mills back in the 60s. He was stationed at one of the twin bases. Her name is Margaret Mills born Moss and she has 2 boys Steven and David. She lived in Woodhouse Square Ipswich, but unfortunately they are now divorced and the last I heard she had suffered another loss last fall and might now be a bit low. I last heard of her in Maryland, in an area known as Rockhall, where she apparently works in an antiques style of store. Would you please help me get her e-mail. Submitted by(E-mail deleted by request, do not contact this person) Edward Exworth:
A1C Gail Minks: Neenah, WI forty miles south of Green Bay, the home of the famous Packers. RAF Bentwaters Feb 27 1963-Apr 11 1965, 81st Air Police Sq, 'D' Flight Security Feb 1963 to Jul 1964 then 'D' Flight Law Enforcement Jul 1964 to Apr 1965. Talk about great memories. Oh sure just like any other young GI at the time, I couldn't wait to get back to the states and get discharged. Later years you develop a tremendous amount of respect for what you did at the time and the fact that you served your country. The more life goes on, the more respect I have for it. Would love to visit the old base someday and sorry to hear it is closed. Commander was Major Autin, Operations Officer was a Lt Harris. Worked for a TSgt Cecil at first, then worked with Frank Lemke & Gene Demers in Law Enforcement. Have been in contact with a couple of people from those days. Would enjoy hearing from other people, unable to remember all your first names, some I do some I don�t. Some people I remember like Chuck Wrobel, Chambless, SSgt Underwood, Dean White, Smith, Steve Marvin, Mike Clunis, SSgt. Henry, Sgt Burt Hamner, Matthews, Crumpton, Sandy Morrison, Ron Brinlee and I go on with many more names. Hey you guys, any of you out there, I would appreciate hearing from anyone that remembers me, Airman, NCO or Officer. I am now a retired Wisconsin State Trooper. 9/13/03
Joe Miraglia: Romeoville, IL. RAF Bentwaters, Feb 1961-Oct 1965, Air Police. Anyone remember the Ipswich Arms? 9/04/02
Gillian (Crane) Mirenda : NJ, USA, via Suffolk, England. I used to be a school secretary at WJHS, l968-72. Met many lovely American citizens and their families. Met and married an American Science teacher (James A) stationed there for a short period. I am a native of Suffolk, bred and born, and lived approximately one mile from RAF Woodbridge, towards Hollesley. Would love to hear from anyone who remembers me. Hope some of the faculty will visit these pages. Have lost touch with so many good friends from that period in my life. I too am saddened that the bases have closed. I return to the area quite often and walk in Rendlesham forest, where I used to walk my dogs. This is a wonderful website and I will visit it frequently-thank you. 3/11/99
A1C Gary Mis: East Setauket, Long Island. RAF Woodbridge, Feb 1963-Feb 1966, 81st Air Police Sq. Work in Student Services Administration at the University at Stony Brook. Married since 1979 and have two boys, with the older entering college this fall. I remember "A" Flight, Sgt Goad, the Airmen's Club, the Pubs, the Anglo-American Club, VP & Light, crowding into a "Beetle" going to Ipswich, and "Fish & Chips" in newspaper. "Small world"-In 1979 I ran into MSgt Robert Queen, Training Officer & Woodbridge Airmen's Club Manager working in University Police at Farmingdale College on Long Island. 8/24/00
'Peanuts' Mitchell I am looking for 'Peanuts' who was stationed at RAF Bentwaters or RAF Woodbridge between 1959-62. I know that he was a Chef and possibly married. 'Peanuts' is described as being Afro-American, short, and pidgeon toed. He was frendly with a lady from Ipswich named Jean. E-Mail 2/5/04
Susy (Sayre) Mitchell: RAF Bentwaters. Lived in Ipswich & Felixstowe 1982-87. At that time had one child named Eric, now 16. Also have a daughter named Ashley who is 11. I am remarried and live with my husband and 2 children in West Virginia. Thanks. 6/20/99
Vic Mitrisin: Cupertino,CA. RAF Shepherds Grove, Oct 1954-Sep 1957, 7519th Base Maint Sq, A/C Comm. 01/7/03
