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Gerald (Radden ?): Casper, WY. Was in original permanent party at RAF Mildenhall in August 1950, 7511 ABSq. During two years in the UK, visited most of the new AF bases that were opening. Had friends at RAF Bentwaters and RAF Shepard's Grove. Interested in contacting those who were in the 3rd Air Division and turned over into SAC (7th AD). 3/31/00
Harold Rainey: California. RAF Bentwaters, 1953-57, 2164cs. 12/22/05
Dennis Rainwater: RAF Woodbridge/RAF Bentwaters, Nov 1988-Jan 1991, Det4, 28WS. I was a Weather Observer working in the weather stations (immediately below the ATC tower cabs) mostly RAF Woodbridge. I lived in Melton for a while, and so enjoyed walking from my house on Orchard Close into town to snack on a pastry from the baker on the corner. While on base, I lived in the new three-story brick barracks adjacent to the ball-fields. I had a room to myself most of my time on base. What wonderful, comfortable facilities they were! I have not seen anyone that I knew from back then on this forum, and am wondering if anyone knows of any other places I might look. Also, there was a legend attached to the WB tower about a friendly ghost named "Herman the German" who haunted the tower on dark, lonely nights. There was certainly enough creaking and groaning to lend credibility to that legend! Does anyone else have any factual information regarding how that legend got started? My understanding is that there really was a German pilot named Herman VonSomething-or-other who crashed and died on the WB runway during WWII. That is where my knowledge ends. Any further information would make me happy by quelling my curiosity! What wonderful times those were. I wish I had realised just how special all those memories would be to me now. I'd have taken more time to savour the moments and to register more impressions and feelings. I loved England. Thank you folks for making this site available for us to reminisce! 11/27/01
Mim & Roy Ramsey: Stillwater, NY. RAF Bentwaters, Feb 1962-Feb 1965 & Jul 1966-Jun 1968, 91st TFS,81 CAMRON, 78TFS. Just found your site when I typed in 91st Tac Fighter Squadron. Our paths have crossed! I married Mim Bullard of Tattingstone, Ipswich, Suffolk, Mar 1963 in Ipswich. We have two girls and two grandchildren, so far. We did 2 tours and greatly enjoyed that time in our lives. Very fond memories of Ipswich, The Gondlier, Felixstowe, and Royston DrivGreat site, it is going to take some study, good to find this, thanks. 3/3/02
Al Range (Capt) : San Antonio, TX. RAF Bentwaters, 1968-72, Supply Sq. 5/24/99
Bill Raper: Anybody remember the 81st Avionics Maintenance Squadron, 1967-70? I am looking for Jim Houser, Warren O'Toole, Jimmy Knight, Carl Nice, Fremder, Arthur Miekowski, and anyone wanting to shoot the bull about the old days. E-mail me interested
Ed Rathje: I found your site searching for Col William 'Woody' Parramore, a former Base Commander. My uncle, 2nd Lt. Oscar Sampson, was copilot for Woody in WWII. I have just started a web site about their plane landing in Switzerland at WebsiteIf you have any information to contribute about Woody, please contact me. 6/10/01
Eric Ray: St Charles, MO. RAF Bentwaters, Jan 1990-Jul 1993, 81st Comptroller Sq. 2/13/03
SGT Oliver 'Pete' Ray: RAF Bentwaters, 1966-68. Submitted by daughter Lisa (Ray). Looking for anyone who knew my parents. They left for the states in early 1968. My English mother's name is Brenda. I think she worked at the NCO club. They were friends with a SGT Willie Bolden and his wife Betty. 2/13/01
Richard Ray: Hahira, Georgia. RAF Bentwaters, Sep 1974-Sep 1977, 81st OMS. Worked flightline Black section. Crew chief on F4D 66-623. Also worked Victor Alert as Senior Crewchief. Looking for my old VA crew, or old friends that might remember me. Retired Sep 1986, now living in South Georgia. 5/09/03 Still trying to get in contact with old buddies, especially my old Victor Alert crew. 08/21/06
Don Rayles: Looking for anyone stationed at RAF Upper Heyford, 20th Tac Fighter Wing, 20th MMS squardon, 1974-1976. 2/5/00
Bernard Raymond: Chattanooga, TN. RAF Bentwaters, 1976-79, Base Disaster Preparedness Office. Wondering what became of Sgt Steve Geczy, Capt Robert Kopplin, Sgt Monroe Nevels. 06/10/04
Frank & Judy Rebnord: RAF Bentwaters (Crooked Creek), Jul 1966-Jul 1969. Remember a lot of wonderful events that took place while I was there. One of which was the birth of my 2nd son. My wife Judy and I lived in the town of Woodbridge, 123 Castle St, to be exact. We plan on visiting there when we come back in May-June 2001. Some that may read this e-mail may remember seeing our home. We were known as the "Yanks with the US Flag in their front room window". In fact, that was considered a landmark to many as a way to find us and our home. Other memories are of Felixstow and our many wonderful trips to London. We are looking forward to our return visit. We will be first going to Amsterdam, then throught the chunnel to London, Ipswich, Woodbridge, Scotland and back to London for the Queen's Birthday on the 16th and then depart for the US. I am sure we will do several side trips while there. If you have any suggestions, we are open to your views and thoughts. I really enjoyed your pages and links. You have done so much. I also have visited Linn Barringers pages and enjoy them too. 1/27/01
Paul M Reece: Highland, Michigan. RAF Woodbridge, Jan 1967-Oct 1969, 78th TFS, F4 Crew Chief. Married Christine from Ipswich 28 June 69, two sons and one grandson. Return to England every year to visit family and friends and have watched the changes at RAF Woodbridge. 8/02/02
John Reed Msg (Ret. USAF): RAF Bentwaters, 1960-64 and 1973-74 until retirement. It was a very good but rough time in the 60's, but with the people there at the time how could we miss. There is a Colonel? on the page. Perhaps you are thinking of Col. Crouch(left in 1960). (not the right Base Cmdr, was Wing Cmdr...Jim.) Remember him and his Saturday morning parades. Was in the 81st A&E Sq. w/Major McGlynn as CO. Worked at RAF Woodbridge with Msg Dan Hymer, A1c Oscar Williams, Al Schoessow, Col. Burns 92nd, Col. Stuyvesant 78th (spelling?), Col Strickland-Not sure-this was towards the end of my first tour, Major Drew? I recall him as being the Maintenance Office in Maint. Control. Certainly, he set a speed record with one of the F101's, Zeigert, Gregory, "Buster" Reed 78th, and two more who should be remembered: Lt. Bye and Lt. Nishabayashi (again, spelling and with apologies), To best of my knowledge, they are both deceased - killed in A/C accidents there. We still correspond with friends and keep informed of what is happening. Excellent people and have visited them. Rememberances. 2/8/99
Ralph Reed: Houston, TX. RAF Wethersfield 1966-69, Airborne Firefighter/Crash Rescue. Looking for old friends. Great job and lots of names but didn't find anyone I knew. Firefighter in UK and returned to thestates into air rescue as an airborne firefighter and later Vietnam. (Det 1, 38ARRS Phan Rang AB, RVN 1/70-1/71, Det 8, 43 ARRS Takhli RTAFB, Thailand 72). Homepages.
Linda Reedy: My husband was at RAF Bentwaters, Air Traffic Control. We lived on Henry Rd, Ipswich when we first moved their, then to Leopold Rd, then into base housing before moving back to the States. He (?) is now retired and living in Steens, Mississippi. Our son Paul is now in the USAF flying F-15's out of Mountian Home AFB. We have another son Jason, at home. 10/01/00
Stewart Reeve: Martlesham Heath, Ipswich, Suffolk, UK. I knew several sons of RAF Woodbridge personnel during the period 1965 - 68. I was a local boy and visited the Junior High School on exchange and also participated in the Boy Scouts of America activities at Woodbridge base. (Troop 277 - I was in Flaming Arrow patrol and still have uniform!) Trying to contact any sons or parents who were there at the time. Memory not too good but names that come to mind are: Mike Lupo, John Sines, Bruce Ham, Woody Parramor (I think his dad was the Base Commander at the time?), Guy Fowl, Richard Clark and many more. We took many trips to other parts of England on expeditions and I think I was the only English boy in the BSA at the time! I'm now 47 and would love to hear from anyone who recalls me or those times. A very interesting website which must bring back many happy memories for those who served here. Thanks. 4/13/00
Ron Reeves: Phoenix, AZ. RAF Bentwaters, Oct 1967-Oct 1970, 81st Supply Sq. I loved good old England and had a wonderful time there. If anyone wants to reminisce, please contact me. 3/8/01
George E Regler: Cleveland, OH. RAF Woodbridge Tower 1980-84. Retired since 1992. Now working in Retired Pay at DFAS-CL.
Lori E Rehfeldt RAF Bentwaters 81st Security Police Sq. Friends: Charles "Chuck"Dalldorf, TSgt Dave Richard, Gary Schuman, Erin Shelley, Katy Mathews, mention of Airman Duffield. Lived in small flat in Wickham Market. See Memories for her good and bad experiences at the base.
Jeff (JR) Reichert : Syracuse, NY (originally) live in San Antonio, TX. RAF Bentwaters, 1976-79, (Clinic) Environmental Health. Worked with John "T" White. Married Pamela Keeler from Saxmundham and have three beautiful children; Jeremy, Julie, and Jaime. Sadly we divorced. Pam and 'kids' still live in Bury St. Edmunds. Remarried and have another beautiful 9 year old son, Brandon. My wife Joyce works in Bioenvironmental Engineering. We had so much fun at RAF Bentwaters. Lived in Gleveringham Hall, Wickham Market. We were there in 1978 when the big blizzard struck in February. Anyone remember it? RAF Bentwaters was closed for almost one week. Stationed with Col (then Capt) Larry Pazyra (living in San Antonio at Randolph AFB), Bob Dray (907), John Muckley (902), Henry from Flight Medicine. Email me if you recognize the names. Memories 5/24/99. I would like to hear from anyone who worked at the Clinic during those years. I have seen several people in recent years that were there. 4/8/00
Michael Reimer: Spokane, WA. RAF Bentwaters, 1989-93, 81st SPS. Enjoyed every day of the tour! 2/19/99
Jim Reimler RED DOG: Charlotte,NC. RAF Woodbridge Feb 1969-Jul 1972, Barracks 593, 78th TFS Specialising in signing off red x's under the pseudonem "W.Scoby" From drag bag to engine run. No problem. Just wish I could have gotten a parka from one of those guys in the chow hall.10/27/98
John J Regner: Hometown Omaha, Nebraska, resident of Apple Valley, CA since Jan 1971. RAF Bentwaters, Apr 1969-Dec 1970, 81st Tac Hospital, NCOIC of the Immunizations clinic (only person in the duty section, so NCOIC didn't mean much). I probably met everyone on base during that period since I was the one who kept your shot records current. Sorry Guys, just following orders! I made SSgt while at RAF Bentwaters. My wife, Dede, and I lived at 51 Temple Road, Ipswich for a while, then moved to the Vale Farm, Ufford. Met a lot of fine people and made some lasting friendships. 12/12/02
Bobby J Remelius: St Louis, Missouri. RAF Wethersfield, 1955-57, Base Operations, Aircraft Dispatcher. Temp Duty to RAF Shepherds Grove with T-33 Instrument Training School while runway was being resurfaced. 9/11/04
Mercedes Renteria: Albuquerque, NM. Hello all. Hope everyone is doing good. I know time takes it's toll on past relationships. If anyone remembers me or my family, Larry, Louise or Thomas, drop us a line at 10124 Pitt St NE, Albuquerque, NM 87112. We would love to hear from anyone and everyone. 4/12/00
Carol Revett: Ipswich, Suffolk,UK. RAF Bentwaters, 1979-1981. Looking for any of the following who were godparents to my son Harley Frank Kelly. Anyone who knew his father Mark Kelly. Sharon & Mickey Morris, Tony Ioni, Pat & Shelly. Love to hear from anyone who knew us. 6/29/01
Ed Reynolds, USAF Ret: RAF Alconbury, 1959-62. I am and have been for many years looking for Alvin 'Al' Tyrrell and his wife Sue Williston whom he married in England in 1962. Al was a radio disc-jockey in the USAF. Any help on where I can find him would be appreciated. By the way, I took my wife and grand-daughter to RAF Alconbury NCO Club last August. The base is still there but has been changed from the 10th Tac Rec Wg to Air Base Gp with Hq at RAF Molesworth. 6/23/02
Ellen Reynolds: RAF Bawdsey, 1965-67. I had lots of friends at USAF Woodbridge. If anyone remembers me please email me. I am still in touch with a few of the girls from RAF Bawdsey and I would love to know what has happened to all my friends from those good old days. I wait in hope that some of my old friends read this. 9/01/01
Robert Reynolds : Pensacola FL. RAF Bentwaters, 1983-87, 81st Trans, Vehicle Maintenance. I haven't thought about RAF Bentwaters in years, but I was glad to find this site. It was the best assignment I had in my 20 year career. I'd be interested to hear from anyone who was stationed there back then. Especially Vehicle Maintenance personnel: Huerta, Prohaska, Tom, Richie, Ski, Larry Burke, Tom Sneddon, Trosclair. Perhaps they can help me with my memory lapses. I am still in touch with Shawn Colberg and Valerie Fioretta. Once in a while I hear from Scott Kirsch. Perhaps someone remembers a girl named Mary (her last name escapes me) who I went out with in 1985-86. She worked at the chow hall, lived in the dorm, had blonde hair, talked kind of slow,(sorry Mary, it was more like a slight southern accent.) Her roommate went out with a friend of mine (his name escapes me also, I have a picture of him somewhere, he was from Boston) he introduced me to Mary. We went out for a few months, partied at the club often and had a few laughs. We'd go to the bowling alley for a late night snack or put on our uniforms and go to midnight chow. We remained friends after we broke up and I think she married a Brit. Perhaps someone remembers her or at least her last name. Anyone remember "Bag Nasty" or the "Bag Nasty Lady?" How about Phil the taxi dispatcher (got me home many a night) "Need a cab Woody Base!" Also went out with a few British girls: Barbara W? Her best friend was Shirley Johnson, from Leiston and inseparable. Shirley might have worked at the base until it closed? Barbara married an American and moved to Arizona? I hung out in Aldeburgh quite a bit. Went out with a girl there named Liz Grozika? I think she eventually got a job at the base and married an American as well. There was a girl named Celia. I'd be interested to know what she remembers. She worked at the CBPO I think. God my memory is shot! Must have been all those pints I drank in England). 8/26/99 05/04/07
Wendie Rhody (Reece): Hawaii. RAF Bentwaters, 1969-72, British Civil Service. Would love to hear from anyone that remembers me. Sometimes, I get really homesick and spend time looking at these sites. 9/15/02
Heather and Clifford Rice Derry, NH. Heather says...Hello from New Hampshire. Last evening, whilst surfing the Net, I came across your Web Site. I enjoyed it so much and just wanted to let you know. I was born and brought up in the village of Eyke, a stones throw from RAF Bentwaters Base. I worked on the Base in Accounting and Finance until I met my husband an American Serviceman stationed at RAFL Bentwaters. After leaving RAF Bentwaters in 1974 we settled in Winthrop Mass, my husbands home town. We have since moved to the beautiful state of New Hampshire. I visit England every year, either with my son or my husband. Eyke is like a qhost town now without the bases. Thank You for bringing back so many fond memories. Clifford says...stationed at RAF Bentwaters, 1970-74, Supply Sq where I was in Bench Stock and drove a delivery truck. My wife, Heather was from Eyke (yes, that's the Village before Bentwaters where if you blink you have missed it.)
Jerry Rice: Searching for Jerry based at RAF Bentwaters, 1965-66. From the Dallas-Ft Worth area. Any information would be appreciated. Submitted by Steve Knight. 1/7/02
Ken Richardson: RAF Bentwaters/Woodbridge from Sep 78-Sep 82, Comptroller, the Base Finance Office and 81st TFW/LG's office. Worked for Colonel Hanson and Capt Milner. Lived in Snape, RAF Woodbridge, Hadleigh and Ipswich.Remember RAF Bentwaters as the best time of my career. Arrived as SSgt and left as a TSgt. Came from Lajes Field, Azores, departed to and retired at Offutt AFB, NE. Retired Aug 91 after 8 1/2 months in Saudi during Desert Shield/Storm (Aug 90 - May 91).
Bill Richards: RAF Bentwaters/RAF Woodbridge, Mar 1962-Apr 1964, 81 A&E (later 81camron). Could not believe, while surfing the web, to find RAF Bentwaters/RAF Woodbridge! Really enjoyed my tour there. A very good friend of mine, Fred Oehring, married a gal (Sheila) from Ipswich. Thanks for your website! 3/25/99
Carl S Richards: Phoenix, Arizona. RAF Woodbridge, Apr 1962-Apr 1965, 78th TFS. I was an USAF Captain (Flight Commander). Flew the F-101A & C aircraft. A lot of talent at RAF Bentwaters. Col Robin Olds was the Wing CO, Lt Col Daniel 'Chappie' James was the DCO. Chappie later became the 1st Air Force 4 star General. Maj Ralph 'Maggie' Magglione who became the leader of the USAF Thunderbirds acro team and a 2 Star General. Our Sqdn CO was Lt Col Pete Stuyvesant. And the list goes on and on. Was truly an enjoyable and highly memorable tour of duty. 5/5/02
Jerry Richardson: Mesa Arizonia. RAF Bentwaters, Feb 1960-Mar 1964, 81st FMS Sheetmetal Shop. Have almost all copies of orders while on station and many pictures of F101 including some of crashes of 101 aircraft. Married Maureen Saint of Aldeburgh. 3/15/01
G Wallace Richeson: My father, was stationed at Ipswich(?), 1944-1945, navigator on a B-17 bomber and flew 36 combat missions, US Eighth Army Air Force. I am seeking information about Ipswich during that timeframe and what remains of air fields, bases, etc. from that era. If I am able to visit someday I would also like to know about current day Ipswich. Any assistance would be most appreciated... Submitted by Daniel W Richeson, Birmingham, Alabama. 7/3/00
Robert F "Granny" Ridout, Maj (Ret): RAF Bentwaters, 92nd TFS, 1969-73.Just found your site. I was at various times Squadron Historian, Awards & Decs Officer, drove red '69 Vette that I bought from a guy in the 78th. He had gotten it new but it wasn't smogged for USA (which gave it true 350hp). In Jun 1971 I once got in a "race" in downtown London on a Sunday, early morning, only to find entire street ahead blocked by Bobbies & their cars. Boy were they upset (I forgot about radios). Looked like a swat team standoff. Biggest thing to happen that morning, obviously. They thought I had stolen the Vette because I was "fleeing". Put me in patrol car while one of the officers eagerly climbed into my car and follwed us back to the stationhouse. In spite of all my ID's & my yank accent (and the Vette itself, which was probably the only brand new one in London & had a license plate from Texas with the name "RIDOUT"). The chief constable insisted on calling the Command Post at RAF Bentwaters, which in turn caused the duty hog to call my Sq Cmdr, Col Wild Bill Hubbel on the phone, at home, in bed. Hubble asked the cop to put "his toad" on the line, then read me the riot act. But told the bobbie "he would discipline the wayward officer personally". Implying that the military did horrible things to foolish officers. That satisfied the cops and I proceeded on my way to Heathrow, where I was picking up a beautiful blond (girl). I was late, which upset the girl, so she had called the Command Post at RAF Bentwaters, which caused the duty hog to again wake up the Colonel. Shxx oh dear. As we used to say. Would love to hear from any of the toads! I've got a million of these stories, used to write them down in little notebooks. 7/19/04
Gerilyn 'Geri' Ridzon: Connecticut. RAF Bentwaters, Mar 1987-Sep 1990, 81st SUPP. I would love to get in touch with the people that I was stationed with. At the time I was at Bentwaters my last name was Kelly. Hope to hear from someone soon. 3/30/01
Dean Riewald: I just stumbled across your web site about RAF Bentwaters/RAF Woodbridge. I spent the first two years (1987-89) of my USAF career (still in progress) stationed at "Woody Base". I loved it and hated to hear that was to be turned back over to the Brits. Nothing against the Brits, I just would have loved to have been able to get another assignment to the base again. They had spent quite a bit of money upgrading the facilities during my time there and it was really nice. I was in the fire department at Woodbridge and remember fondly going up and down the taxiways on operations checks. We used to practice spraying water on the old aircraft at the end of the taxiway. There was an F-4 and a couple of other aircraft that memory escapes me. We used to pull the old "fog watch" trick on the newbies too! Anyway, just thought I'd drop you a note. Great base and great area. 3/20/00
Bill Repmann: RAF Bentwaters 1986-1988, 81st CRS, Jet Mechanic. Looking for Tracey J. McPhee, Tammy Wiekel, Steve Dickey, and Mark Kelsey.
James Riggle : Fort Meade, MD. RAF Bentwaters, Jan 1991-Dec 1992, 81st SPS. This was my first and best base I have been to thus far. I miss places in Ipswich like Trader Jacks, Hollywood and Liberty's and all the crazy parties at the EMS dorm. I'm a TSgt now stationed at Fort Meade, I'm married with two daughters. Drop me a line if you knew me. 7/13/03
Michael Riley: Levelgreen PA. RAF Bentwaters, 1960-62, 81 FMS. I would like to hear from anyone who knew me.
Does anyone remember the snack shop at the field maintenance hangar. I think Pauline Shepard was in charge. 4/20/02
TSgt Brian Risner RAF Bentwaters, 81st EMS, 1986-90. Was an E-4/E-5 while there. My wife is Michele Risner. 1/17/99
Michele Risner: New Mexico. RAF Bentwaters, 81st TFW Clinic and in Personnel & Administration, 1986-90. Remember when we would do our training at Parham. Your page brought back wonderful memories. It is so sad to see the base looking so terrible in mothballs. My husband is TSgt Brian Risner.12/03/98 Brian is still Active Duty and we have been here at Holloman AFB since Dec 1990 (wow-a long assignment). I got out of the Air Force in 1997 and am now a Contract Employee at the Base Library. Our daughter, Brittany was born at RAF Lakenheath in 1988, and our son, Travis, was born here in NM in 1992. I remember Michele Rojas who worked with me in P&A, TSgt Janice Brown, MSgt Dan Urquhart, Stacy (from RMO), LtCol Jackie Smith and really, so many others I can't them all. I still keep in touch with Cindy Zachow, one of the former Commander's Secretaries who is working at Nellis AFB. 6/22/99
Theodore Ritchie: San Antonio, TX. RAF Woodbridge, Jul 1973-Jul 1975, 81st MMMS Rod & Gun Club. 10/24/05
Dave & Maralee Rivard: Illinois. RAF Bentwaters, 1972-76, the 67th ARRS. Really enjoyed reading these pages. They brought back many good memories. We went back to the bases a couple of years ago. RAF Bentwaters was like a ghost town. The guard on the gate at let us drive in and look around. It was rather sad. We would love to hear from anyone stationed in the 67th at that time. 2/26/00
