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Benjamin E Saiz TSgt AF18447424 (ret): El Morro Ranch, HC 61 Box 5041, Ramah, New Mexico 87321. RAF Bentwaters, Apr 1955-May 1958, 81st FMS Parachute Shop. Arrived at RAF Bentwaters after a 7 day crossing the Atlantic on the USS Patch, an Army Troop Ship, from Camp Kilmer New Jersey to Southampton. A 19 yead old A3C RD Class A Parachute Rigger assigned to the 81st. FMS, F84s and F86s. Married Sheila Ann Bradbury, from Ipswich, Nov 1956. 1st son born Martin Wayne 1 Nov 1957 in Ipswich. Tour over May 1958. Assgined to 6th Bomb Wing, B52s & KC135s, Walker AFB, Roswell, New Mexico. 2nd son born David Neal 30 Nov, 1959, at Walker AFB. 30 Nov 1962 assigned to 20th FMS, F100s, RAF Weathersfield. SSgt and living at Gt Waldingfield, Nr Sudbury, Suffolk. Daughter born Teresa Jayne 8 Oct, 1965. Oct 1966, I volunteered for service in SEA, and left my family in UK while I compeled my tour of duty in the war zone. Assigned to 366th Gun Fighters F4Cs at DaNang Air Base. 6 Dec 1967 assigned to 48th TFW, F100s, Survival Equipment Supervisor, RAF Lakenheath a TSgt now and still living at Gt Waldingfield. 30 Dec 1970 assigned to 23rd FMS, F100s, England AFB , LA, Fabrication Branch Chief. Retired 1 Mar 1974. Now 65 years old and living alone at my ranch in the Zuni Mountains of Western New Mexico, Fifty miles North of my birth place of Quemado. 4/26/01
Andy Saltmarsh: Martlesham Heath, 1980-82, Autovon/Radio site. 8/13/03
Chester D Salyer: Hanford, Ca 93230. RAF Bentwaters, Dec 1959-Feb 1961, Civil Engineers, AIO. It was really neat to look thru your pages of RAF Bentwaters. I found one name that I was familiar with (George W Fetterman). He was one of my room mates. Haven't found a way of finding him yet, but still looking. 11/12/00 Still looking for my good friend and room mate, George Fetterman. 9/11/04 Chester D. Salyer: Hanford, CA. 93230. RAF Bentwaters, Dec 1959-Feb 1961, Civil Engineers, AIO.
Bobby & Diane Sanchez: Sierra Vista, AZ. RAF Chicksands and RAF Sculthorpe. Found the link to RAF Chicksands through your website a couple of years ago. There is now going to be a reunion at RAF Chicksands 10-16 July, 2000, to be held at RAF Chicksands as the RAF took it over and our willing to open the base for a week for all former personnel. The second reason I am writing, I was disappointed that there wasn't a website for RAF Sculthorpe. I ventured into new territory and created one. RAF Sculthorpe Alumni. It is new and I am new at this so don't expect too much yet! 2/20/99
Hugh Sanders: Valley Village, CA. RAF Bentwaters, 1954-Feb 1956, 1264th AACS Tower. RAF Manston first, RAF Bentwaters, 2 years, best time of my life. 10/24/05
Nolan Sanders: St. Clair, Missouri. RAF Bentwaters/RAF Woodbridge, Jan 75-Jun 78, 81CES/Fire Dept. Enjoyed my tour over there, just didn't get to see all that I wanted to. Lived in Ipswich at 13 Palmerston Rd. made some good friends, lost contact with most. My wife and I would love to go back sometime to see if we would recognize anything. Love your site! 7/21/00
Anthony Sansburn: Portland Oregon. RAF Bentwaters/RAF Woodbridge 1970-74. My father was in Missle Maintenance. We lived at RAF Woodbridge where I attended elementary school, first thru fourth grade. On a whim I typed in Bentwaters England on my search engine and found this site. Never thought I would find such a detailed account. Thanks for the memories. 7/23/00
Janet Saul: I was reading the site and reliving the memories. I worked at the Running Buck, also RAF Bentwaters clubs, 1967-73. I have a hard time putting faces with names but have no trouble remembering the fun we had. I'm the one who worked mostly in Annies Parlour, long blonde hair and glasses. Diane was across the hall, Jean upstairs, Lionel and Loveday down the hall and Mrs Angel next door to name a few. I worked on base with Carol Mergil, Pat Brown, Eddie, Jean and Gill (two sisters) to name a few more. Was just back for a visit, things have changed. Saw Pat and she would like to get in touch with Tom Orlando 1966-67, also Fred Deskin. E-mail me for more info. Have been living in the U P of Michigan since 1979, close to K I Sawyer AFB. K I Sawyer closed a few years ago so now its like living in Rendlesham forest without the people, definitely not the single life. Sick of snow but have 4 grandkids here. Are we getting old or not, NOT,cos those good times have kept us young. Would love to hear from old friends and in the meantime I will try to learn how to use this computer. 4/23/02
Ronald Sauls : Grandforks, ND. RAF Bentwaters, 1982-91, 81st SPS. Great page to look back on the past and remember what face goes to each name. I have been in touch with a few people and caught up on memories. This is great. I lived in Ipswich for a few years. Married a girl who lived on Bramford Road, near the Waveny Pub. Been married for 18 years, have 3 kids now. My last base to retire at was Grandforks AFB, ND.
Hopefully I will go back to England with the misses one day. It's all good. 04/11/04
Richard Saunders: Oklahoma. RAF Bentwaters, 1960's. Fire Dept Rescue Control (who didn't know he was lost) has been found alive and well. Found by Steve Krulin. 4/27/02
Charles 'Cherokee' Saunderson (or Saunders): RAF Bentwaters, 1964-65. Submitted by Mary-Ann Perkins Mansfield UK, is trying to locate Charles (native American). Any information would be gratefully recieved. 8/14/01
Chris Savary:
Alaska, USA. Hello RAF Bentwaters. I lived there 10 years ago. 3/18/00
Jonathan Sayers: Reading, Berks, UK. I am the webmaster of the RAF Greenham Common site. I welcome you all to visit my site, especially if you were at Greenham Common or RAF Welford. Please sign the guestbook. 2/27/02
Rod Schack, Maj: DSN 579.8242, FAX x8232, Comm 850.884.8242. RAF Woodbridge, 1982-1985, Life Support NCO, 67th Rescue, 1990-1992, Intelligence Officer, 79th and 91st Fighter Sq. My memories of RAF Woodbridge and England haunt me. It was the best period of my life but I could never have known it until it was over. Anyone that remembers me, please write. 8/27/03
William Schaffer: Elyria, Ohio (near Cleveland) . RAF Alconbury, Dec 1985-Dec 1987, Fire Dept. Lived in Building 669, second floor, school side. Looking for anybody that knows me, email me and drop me a line! 1/29/01
Donald J Scharbach: Tampa, FL. RAF Bentwaters/RAF Woodbridge, Dec 1975-Dec 1978, 81st FMS ARU Shop. Spent most of tour working swing shift at RAF Woodbridge. Remember playing rummy andshooting darts with guys in the Engine shop. My shop chief was MSgt Fred Potter. I also remember TSgt Robert Gilliam, TSgt William Bundra, TSgt Craig Huseman, and TSgt John 'Red' Wyatt. All great guys. 2/10/02 & 4/28/02
Debi Byrd nee Schilling: Dependent. Spokane, WA. RAF Bentwaters, Feb 1980-Feb 1984, Ejection seats (husband Mark Schilling). I'm trying to find old friends that were at RAF Bentwaters that knew me or my ex-husband. Have a lot of great memories of the 4 years there. Just wanted to see what everyone is up to now. 7/16/06
Tom Schillinger: Eddyville, KY 42038. RAF Woodbridge, Sep 1963-Nov 1965, 81st Air Police 'B' Flt. 11/22/03
Joseph Francis Schivone: RAF Bentwaters, Sep 1951, 81st Air police. Looking for his where abouts. Last known address, Medina, New York, Febuary 1953. Submitted by Geoff Dyer. 8/25/00
L C Schmidt : RAF Bentwaters, 1975-78. Great to see all the interest in RAF Bentwaters and the surrounding area. I was 1st Shirt, 81st A&E and MMS. I have been back several times, but only once since bases closed. Went for the great eclipse of 1999, but saw mostly my beloved English weather. My wife is from Brampton, nr Huntingdon. All her family is still there. Cheers! 9/8/99 Lived at Westleton and later Southwold. Great fun at The White Horse Pub in Westleton. Still return to England regularly, went for Eclipse 99, going again for New Year's 9910. 10/30/99
Russ Schonmeier: Grand Forks, ND. RAF Bentwaters/RAF Woodbridge, 1983-90. 1/10/01
Roy Schmidt: Erlanger, KY. RAF Woodbridge, May 1966-69, 79th Crew Chief. Thank you for good time. 5/26/03
Gary Schueren Old Fort, Ohio. RAF Bentwaters, 1955-57, 81st Maint Sq, Repair Shop by the runway, next to the parachute shop. Enjoyed this site, it has a lot of interesting data. We had a test of the barrier in 1956 or 1957 with a 6x6 also but it did not have all the stuff on it , just a plain 6x6 and also had a 2nd LT driving it. I did not get any pictures, that I know of, but will look and see if I did. I remember the first few F100 that went thru to NATO. They used their boosters to take off and after three or four the runway was melted and they had to shut it down for a period to cool off. 6/6/00
Dan E Schultheis: Chana, Illinois. RAF Bentwaters, 1958 (6 months), RAF Woodbridge 1960 (2 years). Looking for 4th grade school buddy from RAF Woodbridge, Ronnie. Can't remember his last name. He went back stateside to Texas. I spent last semester of 2nd grade at RAF Bentwaters, then 3rd and 4th grade at RAF Woodbridge. Father, Fred Schultheis, was a jet mechanic at RAF Bentwaters for three years. We returned stateside to Bunker Hill AFB (now Grissom AFB) in Indiana summer of 1960. 10/24/03
Mel 'Dutchmel' Schultz: One of a group of 39 that traveled to RAF Bentwaters by train summer of 1951 to open the base. Eat at RAF Mess and tea at their canteen. Issued a bike to get around. To RAF Fairford for 2 1/2 years.
Buddy Schunk: New Hampshire. RAF Bentwaters, 1982-84, 2164th, Air Traffic Controller, Rapcon. Looking for any of the controllers tower, Rapcon or Woodbridge GCA. 8/01/01
Everett Schwartz: Ft Worth, TX. RAF Woodbridge, 1973-77, 81st SP Sq. My first tour in England. Second tour, of 4 years, RAF Alconbury. Enjoyed collecting antiques at both places. I'm retired USAF and work for General Services Administration. For those that may remember, I'm the one who's VW got run over on the back road between RAF Woodbridge and RAF Bentwaters during the open house and spent 89 days in hospital at RAF Lakenheath. I remember that stay quite well. 02/20/06 & 03/25/06
Kerri Majors (Schwegel): Korea, on my way to Langley AFB, VA. RAF Woodbridge/RAF Bentwaters, Nov 1989-Apr 1993, 67 SOS and 81TFW/92FS. Closed down RAF Woodbridge then RAF Bentwaters. Was sad to leave, made Great friends for life, saw the world, lots of Turkey for sure! Special thanks to the Special Ops guys and gals, and the cops! Missin' the good ol' dayz. Homepage. 5/01/03
Tom Schwingle: Mary Esther, FL. RAF Bentwaters, Jul 1966-Mar 1970 & May 1972-Jan 1975, 81st Air Police Sq/81st Trans Sq. Next to my tour of duty with the National Emergency Airborne Command Post (NEACP) RAF Bentwaters remains one of my most memorable assignments in the USAF. Although, I can't say I miss all the alerts and exercises we used to have. 4/17/05
Scooby AKA Scooby-Do: RAF Bentwaters/Woodbridge Feb 1969-Apr 1973. Would like to hear from others who were stationed there at the same time. 11/12/99
Bill "Scotty" Scott: West Virginia. RAF Woodbridge, 1987-93, 78th Amu. Miss those times. Would love to hear from anyone. 5/2/00 07/05/08
Raymond 'Scotty' Scott: I have always wondered if anybody remembers my dad who was the local policeman at Eyke between 1957 and 1963. His name was Raymond Scott. I have a lot of happy memories of RAF Bentwaters. Thank you Anne Scott. My dad's nickname was 'Scotty'. 4/12/02
John Scott SSgt: CES/CEFO. RAF Bentwaters, 1984-87, Firefighter. I am really enjoying your site and really miss seeing the base since it closed. I just returned from Suffolk, England on 19 June 00. 7/18/00
Sarah (nee Webb) Scovens: New Jersey. RAF Bentwaters, 1984-88, 81st Trans sq (MOD). I would love to hear from anyone who remembers me, particularly Vicky Mechling (can't remember maiden name) but married a cop and lived in Leiston; Mary Jackson; Bob Reynolds, Scott Kirsch, Major Pyryt, Tony Harden, Lew Rucker, TSgt Cross and everyone else who's names have slipped my memory but I can still see the faces. I married my then boyfriend Vernon Scovens in 1993 (took a while to talk him round-lol). Also worked CBPO from 1987-88, Promotions & Testing: Jackie Hagge, Tina, etc, would love to hear from you. Moved to Holland in 1988 and now live in NJ, USA (2 girls). What memories. 9/08/01
Vernon Scovens Jr : New Jersey. RAF Woodbridge, Jan 1984-Jan 1986, 91st AMU. 9/08/01
Michael Sellers: Tampa, FL. RAF Woodbridge, Apr 1981-Apr 1985, 81st Civil Engineering Sq. Wishing to catch up with those fine firefighters that served with me at the 'Bridge'. Hey, anyone remember the 'guard' routine we had the new airmen go through on their first shift 6/12/01
Joyce Seminick (Kelsay): RAF Bentwaters. I can't thank you enough for your generosity in creating the RAF Bentwaters/Woodbridge site. I found a friend who I was stationed with at RAF Bentwaters. 3/3/00
John Semtak: Kentucky. RAF Woodbridge, A&E, 1957-61. Would you know where I could get the A&E patch pictured on your site? I was in the 81st I'm also looking for the 78th FBS patch which had a Bushmaster on it. I think your site is terrific!!! Thanks for the memories! 8/21/99
Wayne J. Senn : Lancaster, NY. RAF Bentwaters 1967-70. Looking for Lt Jim Wilkenson Admin Officer, F-4 Squadron at RAF Woodbridge. Thanks in any event. 3/16/99
Donald R Sessoms: Missoula, MT. RAF Woodbridge, 27 Jan 1964-Oct 1967, 81st Air Police Sq, B Flight. Great site. I arrived at RAF Woodbridge and started guarding airplanes next day, finally convinced Supply to issue me a parka sometime in March. Thought I was going to freeze to death. Once I got warm the next three years were great. I played on the baseball team a couple of years. Got busted for accidentally firing a weapon, finally made it to A1C. Was a complotter for B flight for 18 months or so. Spent most of my off duty time touring England, Scotland and Wales. Married Barbara Chadwick, a dependent, in Feb 67, lived at Glevering Hall nr Wickham Mkt. Reenlisted, reassigned to Barksdale AFB in 67. Cross trained to the Air Operations career field in 68. Vietnam 69-70, Shaw AFB 70-73, Mildenhall 73-76, Shaw 76-79, Alconbury 79-82, Plattsburgh AFB 82-85, Dyess AFB 85-88, Carswell AFB 88-90. Retired Sep 90 in grade of CMSGt. Loved the UK, especially the British people.. 7/16/06
TSgt Gerald Sexton Submitted by wife Helen Sexton Bandy: Hi! Saw you on the Ipswich page. My husband was at RAF Bentwaters,1960-63. Retired in 1973 as a MSgt. We lived at Kesgrave, on the corner, by a pub. I always wanted to go back to England, but my husband was killed in an accident in 1978. Hope to hear from you. 5/28/00
Jim Seymour: RAF Upper Heyford, 1960-63, Orderly Room/Mail Room Clerk, 3918th Air Base & Trans Squadrons. I worked in the Heyford Airmens & NCO Clubs as a bartender at the waiters bar. I was on the Heyford Minutemen Drill Team, guide-on bearer for a year and a half. I lived in the Trans Barracks. I was involved in 3918th Air Base Squadron Softball and Basketball Teams. We have organized a RAF Upper Heyford Reunion, for the years 1951-65. We had our first reunion (officers and enlisted) at Branson, MO Oct 8-11, 2004. Our next reunion for 2006 at a location to be determined. If anyone is interested please e-mail me or go to my website for more information. 11/28/04
Roy D Shamblen: San Antonio, TX 78227. RAF Woodbridge, 1972-73, USAFSS Orfordness. Retired 1974. Lived in Felixstowe and Brantham during tour and was reassigned to USAFSS AFSCC in San Antonio upon leaving England. Very much enjoyed our tour at Orfordness and RAF Woodbridge. 6/07/06
Don Shanks: Mountain Home ID. RAF Woodbridge, Jun 1968-71, Jan 1976-79, 78th Weapons Lead Crew Chief and Weapons Flightline Expediter. Best load crews I ever worked with. I was in charge of 67th HH-53 Gunshop and Squadron Support Section. Both tours at RAF Woodbridge were the best of my career. Would like to hear from any the people I worked with. This is an outstanding site!
2/7/01
William 'Bill' P Shanahan Jr, TSgt Retired: St Marys, Georgia as City Manager. RAF Bentwaters, 1980-83, L E, but cross trained into manpower. Father, Wiliam P Shanahan, stationed there in late 1960's and early 1970's. 12/30/04
Mike Shanley Fallbrook, CA. RAF Lakenheath, 1972-74, (Sgt) Fire Protection Specialist, 48th Civil Engineering Sq. Greetings, What a wonderful and most memory filled page. Made several friends at RAF Bentwaters. I especially enjoyed Mitch Wiley's and those now ever so old O11A & B. Could it be possible to get in touch with Mitch? Thanks again for the memories! Would love to hear from all who served during those great years. Had many friends who were at RAF Bentwaters. Looking for some former friends who went to Lakenheath High School. If anyone knows the whereabouts of Doni Gibson (Class of 1974), dad was (Colonel) Base or Wing Commander of RAF Bentwaters/Woodbridge, Laura Riebau (Class of 1973), dad (Major) was I believe the Base Provost Marshall/Head Security Police, Charolette Fife (Class of 1974), dad was enlisted I think, & Sylvia Owens (Class of 1974) dad was a Master Sergant. This was between the years of 1972 and 1974. I am involved in a reunion effort for the 70's Era Lakenheath Alumni and wish to contact them. They were close personal friends as well, any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. 1/15/99
Charles Shannon: St. Albans, WV. RAF Bentwaters, Dec 1969-Aug 1974, 2164 Comm. I was an air traffic controller working in the radar approach control. 16/12/06
Ray Sharpless: RAF Croughton, Oct 1954 to Oct 1957. Small base in the middle of a sheep farm. About 200 men, mostly radio operators, radio maintenance, crypto, and a few AP's, cooks, and support staff. Now it is the main comm base for all of Europe. 01/04/04
Erin Shelley : Arizona. RAF Bentwaters/RAF Woodbridge, Dec 1978-80. This is great. Started out at Bentwaters, moved to 78th AMB when A-10s arrived. Crew Chief, on the flightline. My plane was 77-272 until they stuck me with 252. Remember Tom "Spanky" Stroud, Steve Shields, Curly McQueen, TSgt Pennington, Denny Haynes, and others from RAF Woodbridge. Other fun people I remember: Mike Kilper, Patricia Dempsey (RAFWoodbridge Chapel and was my housemate at the Ridge in Upper Ufford), Steve Castleberry, Mark Mahoney (part of the 67th ARRS). I've kept in touch with Lori Rehfeldt and have recently been in touch with Norm Faucette. 5/25/99
Steve Shelt: Augusta, Georgia. RAF Bentwaters, Mar 1969-Mar 1970, 81st Security Police Sq. Through this site I have been able to hear about some of the guys I was stationed with at RAF Bentwaters, i.e: John Downing, John Dorgan, Jim Wessel, Mike Leonard, Larry Lehman, Harvey Neri, Sutterfield etc. PLease visit the Vietnam Security Police Association's Web site. I have some picture under Pleiku Air Base (Bases and Squadrons). Thanks!. 1/3/02
(Abraham) Gilbert Sherman: Michigan. RAF Bentwaters, 1955-58, Hq Sq, Base Photo Lab. Any other photo lab folks from that period?. 01/08/04
Howard Sherman : RAF Bentwaters, 1976-79, Base Clinic. Submitted by Son 1Lt David A Sherman : Randolph AFB, TX. Visited your site several times and am very impressed with a) your computer skills b) your longtime interest (passion?) for the region and c) your long, long list of friends, acquaintances, and well-wishers. Here's my story: My family moved to RAF Bentwaters in July 1976. I was 9 � years old. Attended grades 5-6 at Woodbridge Elementary, 7th grade at Woodbridge Jr/Sr High. My father, retired March 1999, spending 13 years at Randolph AFB. Between RAF Bentwaters and Randolph, were assigned to Edwards, Fairchild, and Tinker. Am now in the USAF, having served 9 � years enlisted, now as an officer. Were lucky enough to have some of the troops from 1976-79 attend his retierment. I work with two of them at HQ AETC! One was an airman at the clinic back then, she is now a Reserves SMSgt working with me daily as a GS. The other a junior bioenviron. engineering officer, Chief of Bioenv Engineering at HQ, named Larry Pazyra Another attendee was someone who many of your web-site readers may remember, the base pediatrician at RAF Bentwaters, Jim Smalley, recently retired as Colonel (to CA), was the Chief Pediatric consultant for the USAF. (Cont'd) 5/14/99
Pat Shevlin A1C: RAF Bentwaters, 1977-79, 81st SPS, 'D' Flight (with MSgt Rodriguiz). Looking for anyone there at that time. Tony and I want to try to get a reunion together. That was a great 2 years. We were known as the 'Hole in the Wall Gang' barracks chapter. Bill 'BB' Besco, Norman 'Zimmy' Zimmerman, Ray Zuk, Bill 'Mule' Schweitzer, Paul Hart, anyone knowing of their whereabouts please contact me. 8/22/01
Tom Shields: Catterick, UK RAF Lynham, 1958. I am trying to find anyone who was stationed at RAF Lynham (UK) in 1958. I am trying to find some details of my grandfather who died in 1958 near Lynham. His name was LAC JN Timbs. He died in August 1958 in a motor bike accident. If anyone remembers my grandfather please send me an Email. 9/01/03
Dick Shively: RAF Bentwaters, 1960-1963, 81st Air Police Sq. I really enjoyed reading your web site. Shortly after arriving at RAF Bentwaters, I was asked if I wanted to go to the British K-9 school. I already had four years of K-9 experience from the states, so of course I went. It wasn't too long after returning from the school that several of us were asked if we would like to live at the kennels. About eight of us volunteered. There was a small building on the grounds with a canvas top and a pot belly stove inside for warmth. We used the building kitchen to cook our meals and also prepared the food for the dogs at the same time. I guess sometimes we ate theirs and sometimes they ate ours. The kennel area was down over a little hill from the alert aircraft area. In 1963 I married Anita, who lived outside of Ipswich and after we were married, we moved into a little house in Kesgrave. In October 1963 we returned to the states. We will celebrate our 38th wedding anniversary in May of this year. I am attaching a copy of the K-9 patch I wore on my fatigues while in the Dog Section. Thought some of the others might remember the patch too. King, with a big smile, and I Greeting visitors to the base. Would like to hear from anyone who wants to contact me. 2/18/01
Karl Shook: Newburyport, MA. RAF Woodbridge, Aug 1957-Feb 1959, AACS/GCA Operator. The time of my life. I'd like to find Francis Stout, & Gerald Keyte, two guys I served with and later transfered with to Wheelus AFB, Tripoli. 11/08/04
James F Short Jr: Germantown, TN. RAF Bentwaters, Aug 1955-Jul 1958. Father was Captain Short 81st FMS. I found this site a few days ago. I have already exchanged e-mails with a couple of fellows who knew my Dad. He had a fatal heart attack in 1970 at the age of 48. My mother is living in Columbus, Mississippi and is listed as F R Short. We always had fond memories of RAF Bentwaters and I took my Mother and Sister back for a visit in 1984. I started my love of airplanes when I use to go to the flight line and maintenance hanger with my dad and our boxer dog. I fly for Fedex now. I am interested in any information and photograghs of aircraft my Dad had painted in Wing colors. Serial numbers for the C-47's and T-33's (also pilot and crew chief's name on canopy's)and photograghs that will help in building models of these aircraft would be of great help. I have decals for the three squadrons of f-84's and the Beaver l-20. Thanks if you can share information. 10/31/02
LB Shotter & Sons (Garage): ,Waterloo Avenue, Leiston, Suffolk. I am posting this information on behalf of my father's garage. I know my Dad (Bernard aka: Bernie) and Uncle (Adrian) mended, repaired, and maintained many, many cars for people stationed at "The Base". If anyone remembers them, any message can be relayed through myself at this email. I am certain they would like to hear from former customers. On a more personal note, I thank the base for being there and bringing my husband to Suffolk and affording us the opportunity to meet and marry, some 15 years ago. Submitted by Lisa Mansfield, Chandler, AZ 6/10/01
SMS Bobbie I Shreve, USAF Ret: Clarksville, TN. RAF Bentwaters, Aug 1958-Nov 1979, AGE 1st Sgt, 406 MVS, 81 FMS, 17 & 18 TRS, 20 F. This is a fantastic history and information source. Good to remernise the good old days of our youth. Sorry to hear of the termination of RAF Bentwaters, RAF Upper Heyford, but glad Manston is growing more each year as a commerical cargo & passenger terminal. 7/27/04
Tom Shytle, Msgt USAF Ret: 187 Huffman Rd, Blacksburg, SC 29702. Watched all my buddies assigned to the 81st Comm (1950-51) fly off to England in the Summer of 1951. By Oct, I had orders to go to Korea but don't remember anyone (military) left on the entire base (Larson AFB) by the time I left. Anyway, it would be nice to hear from anyone assigned to the Comm Sq. We had some wonderful times running to Wenatchee, Ephrata, Soap Lake and other places around Washington state. 9/30/00 Moses Lake, WA, 1950-51, 81st Comm Sq. Interested in hearing from anyone assigned there. 02/10/06
Zeke Silva:Upland, CA. RAF Bentwaters, 1972-74, USAF Clinic, I worked at the Clinic, loved it there, worked with some very nice people, Names that I remember were Chris Squire, x-ray tech, Jim Williams, dental tech, Vernon Steele who I worked with in the E R, Frank Vitale, Poppy Smith, what a wonder woman to work for, very nice lady. 11/09/02
Lavina 'Shoup' Simeone : Exton, PA. RAF Bentwaters, Jan 1981-Jan 1983, 2164cs. Great site to nose around in. If anyone remembers me, would be great to hear from you. 12/22/05
J D Simpson: Olney,IL. RAF Bentwaters/RAF Woodbridge, 1972-75. We were at RAF Bentwaters/RAF Woodbridge from 72-75. My dad SSGT Wayne Simpson, worked in the Command Post. Love the Web page and hope to find some old friends here. We lived in Saxmundham, 52A Mayflower Ave, would live to hear from anyone from that era. Will be visiting England again next spring.PAX JD. 8/13/99
Mark Simpson: Kansas. RAF Bentwaters, 1980-81. 81 Transportation. Most of us couldnt wait to leave once we got there. However, looking back now it was 2 of the most memorable years of my life. Was sad to hear that the base had been closed. 8/13/02
Phillip E Sims: Liked your site, I used to live at Alderton Suffolk in the early 60s and often cycled to Bentwaters/Woodbridge to see the F101s and F100. My first job was in the BX warehouse at Woodbridge. Then I joined the RAF, when I became an air traffic controller I used to work a lot with all the USAF jets in East Anglia. Visit Phills Homepage. 12/09/99
David Sinagra: Pittsburgh, PA. RAF Bentwaters, 1977-79, Dining Hall. Had the best time of my military life there. Dont remember many names but would love to hear from anyone who worked in the dining hall or who lived at "The Ridge". Great Parties! 16/12/06
Andrew Sinski: Wake Forest NC. RAF Bentwaters, Sep 1991-Nov 1992, 81st Security Police Sq. Looking for anyone assigned to 81 SPS, speciafically 'B' Flight, 1991-92. 6/10/01
James M Sisneros: Colorado Springs, Colorado. RAF Bentwaters, Jan 1983-Jan 1986, 2164th Comm Sq. Would like to hear from anyone that was there at the same time. I had a great time while assigned there. 01/04/04
Morgan A Scaggs Jr : Maysville Ky 41056. RAF Bentwaters, Mar 1961-Mar 1965, 81st Supply, Refueling. Married, daughter born in base hospital. 7/13/03
Arnold Skogstrand: Colorado. RAF Bentwaters/RAF Woodbridge, 1967-68, Security Police Squadron. Played baseball for base team. Loved my tour, miss the fish and chips. 1/7/00
Norb Skowronski: Frederick, Maryland. RAF Woodbridge, Sep 1968-Sep 1972, 78th TFS "Bushmasters", F4(65-738)Crew Chief. Everyone called me "Ski" back then, as they still do today. Played baseball (outfield), two years with the "Phantoms". Would like to locate former teamates Bruce Follensbee, Donald Bangs, Ted George and Chico Perales. If anyone knows the whereabouts of Ken Trojan (my old roomdog at barracks 593)please let me know, I think I still owe him some money! Anyone spend any time in "the Switch" at the "Running Buck", "Queens Head" or the "Cock and Pie"? Great times in the UK! 2/3/99
Ron Slapinski: 1380 W Main St, Apt. 112, Whitewater, WI 53190, 262.473.3848. RAF Bentwaters 1972-74. Looking for Marc Thomas, Lyman McKay Dave Huff and Charlie Davis. 1/6/01
James F "Slats" Slaton: Peachtree City, GA. RAF Bentwaters, Aug 1976-Sep 1978, 92nd Tac Ftr Squadron, F-4D's. 7/4/01
