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Frank D Smetana: West Chicago, Illinois. RAF Bentwaters, 1951-55, 81st Airbase Squadron then 91st Fighter Squadron. My wife, Jean, joined me in 1953. We had a flat in Aldeburgh. Our son was born in 1954. We have good memories, and have made good friends with other people from RAF Bentwaters through reunions. 3/5/99
Angie Smith: North Carolina. RAF Bentwaters, Jan 1989-Dec 1992, 81 EMS, Munitions Supply. Would like to comment to Buddy Guidry and Francisco Mercado. I was stationed with you two at RAF Bentwaters. We were in a little hut, then moved into a renovated building that looked like a Pizza Hut. Squadron motto: "We Deliver". Looking for old friends: Jo L. Smith, a dear friend to me, James C. Collier, Jack Hawley, Shifon Foster, Daryl Robinson, Shannon, and one of my closest friends, Robyn Freswick, she used to be married to a guy who had the nickname " Fudge", played soccer. Robyn, I am now stationed with a mutual friend of ours, Julie Froedge. If any one remembers me, lease contact me by e-mail. It was really neat to be able to revisit a place where I have so many fond memories. 6/14/99
Craig W Smith: Elkhart, IN. RAF Bentwaters, Oct 1966-Jan 1968, 81st Security Police. Would like to hear from anyone who remembers me or my wife, Madeline, who also worked as Civilian at RAF Bentwaters. 6/07/06
David Smith: London UK. RAF Bentwaters, 1961-62. Anyone remember a group of crazy English guys who, in 1961-62, painted the runway? We lived in tents and caravans parked well away from the strip. Great days and happy memories. Names lost in time but if anyone remembers love to hear from you. Were you one of the MP's who was sent to guard us during alerts? 7/19/01
Gordon S Smith: Dover, NH. RAF Sculthorpe,, Nov 1955-Nov 1957, 605th Comm Sqn, Radio Repair. Set up relay post at old WWII prison camp in Braintree, (had to go to RAF Whethersfield for showers). Looking for Thomas S Booth, Pine Village, IN. Stationed with him same time, same places. 2/19/05
Jonathan C Smith: Trawling the 'net, really to check out my PC post-start-2000(!) and stumbled on the RAF Bentwaters/Woodbridge site. Brilliant! I used to live in Kesgrave, near Ipswich, Suffolk, UK. My Mother worked at RAF Bentwaters (Base Supply office). Anyone remember 'Chester' and 'Sgt. Berg(sp), 1961-63. Father also worked at RAF Bentwaters/Woodbridge, Quantity Surveyor with the British MoD and helped maintain the base operational facilities-runways, etc. He was once nearly arrested by armed MP's because he was checking on construction work near a bomb store. It was the one day he wasn't carrying all his passes. The MP's sat him down, made enquiries and were told "you can't miss him-he's always smoking his pipe". As it happened, Dad was dying for a smoke, but thought if he put his hand into his pocket to get his pipe, one or more of the M16's pointed at him might just go off! He laughed (a long time) afterwards but at the time what he was saying about Americans would have done nothing for US/UK relations, little for NATO, and could have triggered WW3, but that was years ago. Great to see this site. I visited the bases several times and loved looking 'close-up' at the F101, F4, A10 and other interesting visitors. 1/1/00
Joseph David Smith: Douglas, GA. RAF Bentwaters, Mar 1979-Mar 1981, 81st SPS, Delta One Sentry Post the nite, in Dec 1980, when they observed the UFO on RAF Woodbridge. Looking for Dave Watts, Yuma, AZ and Donnie Dillard, TX. 04/26/04 Oklahoma City, OK. 05/27/04
Kathleen and Bill Smith: Corpus Christi, TX. Bill worked in Hospital with Chuck Jones, Pete Veno, Tom Madian, Rich Richardson. RAF Bentwaters July 1959-July 1963. Played Soccer for Bentwaters and Orwell Works.
Martin B. Smith, Jr.: Fort Lauderdale, Florida. RAF Bentwaters, 1968-73, CBPO, 81st Combat Support Group. Hi, I found this page some time ago, and actually emailed Rich Crowe. My last few years I was NCOIC of Officer Assignments. Got to know a lot of great people there: CMSgt Kid McCoy, SMSgt Milton Warnick (he should still live in Woodbridge with Iris), Major Robert Sither, Col Morton Orzen, Capt Pia, Capt Senft (later Riffed), TSgt Jim Pirtle, and lots of others). Worked at the NCO club, anyone remember Eddie Stopcynzki the bartender, I eventually married his sweet daughter Patsy (now divorced for many years). Eventually went to the US as Sergeant Major of ROTC detachment in WV. Then commissioned in Medical Service Corps. Left USAF in 1977 when they tried to send this Lieutenant to Michigan to recruit doctors. Enough for now. Great site! 1/28/99
A1C Michael N Smith: Bellevue NE. RAF Bentwaters, 1958-61, Hq Sq, 81 TFW. Married Irene Fitch, Nacton Estates, Ipswich. Now retired in Bellevue NE. E-mail address mire59@ uswest.net. Steve Krulin my cousin Sheila was married to Ray Marino. 8/28/99
P E Smith: Webb City, MO. RAF Bentwaters/Woodbridge, 81st A & E, 1958-60 after the closing of Shepards Grove in late 1958. I finally got back into your site after our vacation 'Holiday as the British would say'. What a coincidence, my wife, the former Patsy Conquest of Grange Road, and I left on the Apr 11 returning May 10, 2000. This was our 40th wedding anniversary trip. We were married July 9, 1960 at the Elim Church, Ipswich. Your site has really been interesting so keep up the good work. 6/25/00
Ron Smith: Orlando, FL. RAF Bentwaters, May 1968-Jun 1971, 381 MMS gunshop/release. Look forward to hearing from anyone reference RAF Bentwaters.
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Stephen Smith: St Joseph, Missouri. RAF Bentwaters, 1985-90, 81st SPS. Would like to find old friends, Dorian George, Dave Massingale, Kirk Stover, Mark 'Ozzy' Osborne and others. Met my wife, Misi Myers , in 1989, newly assigned to the Hospital Sq. If this rings a bell contact me. 12/18/04
Walter Smith A2C: Home town Schenectady, NY, now Ipswich Suffolk UK from Jul 1971. RAF Bentwaters/RAF Woodbridge, Air Police Law Enforcement & Security, Mar 1962-Mar 1965. 7/20/01
Steven Smith: Smithfield VA. RAF Woodbridge, 1981-85, 81st EMS. I was known as "Nasty" back then does anyone remember me? 11/08/04
Rob Snare: Saxton, PA. RAF Bentwaters 1988-91, 81st SPS, "A" Flight, Law Enforcement. Lived in Trimley St Mary and Saxmundham. The best assignment my wife and I ever had. 9/11/00
Lee Snelling: RAF Bentwaters/RAF Woodbridge, 1989-92, Attended Woodbridge Elementary and High school. Just wanted to say thank-you for keeping the memory of the twin bases alive. I had some wonderful memories of RAF Woodbridge and RAF Bentwaters. I am now attending Georgia College and State University. I would love to make contact with any of my old friends. I attended Woodbridge Elemetary and High School. My step-father was Bruce Coghill, 81st Comm Sq, 1981-92.
10/12/00
Charles T Snow: Tennessee. RAF Chelveston, May 1960-62, 10thCAMS, AGE Shop (until they closed down) and then went to Toul Rosiers AFB in France. 2/9/01
Jim Snow: Altus, OK. RAF Woodbridge, Jan 1970 - Dec 1972, 67 ARRS, NAV Shop. I moved with the unit from Moron AB, Spain to Woodbridge. Would love to hear from anyone from the 67th or the 81st. 5/25/02
Keith Snyder: Dallas, Texas. My father, Charles Snyder, RAF Bentwaters, flew Voodoos with the 92nd TFS from 1960-63. 81TFW Voodoo operations are a well kept secret in military aviation history books. The B and RF models are the ones generally addressed. The single seat bombers have been overlooked for the most part. I have been gathering photos and information for several years now, in the hopes of capturing those years. What the 81st did with those aircraft was incredible, and should be recognized in print. If anyone reading this has photos of the Voodoos, RAF Bentwaters/Woodbridge flightline or aircraft facilities, Wheelus detachments, etc., please consider sharing them with me for this work. I am also gathering personal exepriences with the aircraft, from pilots, maintainers, and others who worked with or flew the aircraft. Any help would be appreciated. 5/15/00 & 05/23/08
Kenneth D Snyder: Fairfield,CA 94533. RAF Bentwaters Sep 1962-May 1966, 81st CAMRON, 92FTS. Crew Chief, F101 for first half of tour, last half of tour was NCOIC Victor Alert at RAF Bentwaters/Woodbridge. Lived at Woodbridge. 6/22/03
Robert Snyder: Kissimmee, FL. RAF Bentwaters, 1975-77, 81st SPS. I hope I did not sign this already. Looking for lost friends Bill Schuster, Marc Duncan, Dan Missi, Ray Blegen and Carl Spakowski. Let's not forget Paul Rubright and Wizard and where are you in San Francisco Mitch Prichett? Webpage. 11/08/04
Lori Sohn: Lafayette, Oregon. RAF Woodbridge, Mar 1978-Aug 1982. Father was assigned to QA, I believe. Anyone that was a "brat" while I was there, and remembers "little ol me" is welcome to write and get in contact! I'm only sorry that when we all left, we felt the need to not stay in contact...that's a true shame. Love to hear from Fellow Warriors! Lori '82. Lori's Homepage. 8/18/01
Vern Soret:Baltimore, MD. RAF Woodbridge, 1963-64, Flt Chief. B Flt Sec, 81 AP Sq. Reading names of air policemen really brought back great memories. Lived at Felixstowe on Beach Station Rd. 11/09/02
Allen Sutherland: California. RAF Bentwaters, Oct 1960-Jul 1964. 81st Supply Sq. My Wife's name is Barbara. We lived at 48 Sidegate Lane in Ipswich. Barbara and I just returned July the 13th from a 5 week visit to family in London and Coventry and friends in Birmingham where Barbara grew up. She was born in Ruskin Collage in Oxford and we met in London at the Hammersmith Palladium and were married Nov 30,1963 at Caxton Hall, Westminster, London. She was born March 1941 after her mother was evacuated from London during the blitz. I was born June 1938 in Mt. Shasta, CA and enlisted in Oakland, CA, April 1960. What a surprise, a pleasant one, to come across your great web site. It brought back many memories of things I had not thought about for ages. Those years I spent in England were very good to me. I too went to Lackland and then to advanced training in Amarillo . I attended Supply Inventory Management School. I Initially was assigned the 81st Air Base Sq, RAF Bentwaters and arrived there 1 Oct 1960.
Was put in the second hut over from the orderly hut, but after two weeks
they reassigned me and two others to the 81st Supply Sq, back up the
street. I was billeted in those other ugly cold huts until 1962 when they
moved us into the brick barracks. We watched them build the new mess hall
right across from out hut. Nearly everything was in Nissan Huts of one size
or another. The Base Supply offices were in the Tech area, we called it
the flight line area, in a group of warehouses down the end where the salvage
yard was from, transportation, Fire dept and Data Control. The mail room was
just up the street from the gate, then again I might have it all wrong, its
been so long ago. I guess everything changed over the years from what I read
on your web site. I guess we are pretty old timers aren't we. Well I could
go on an on but you remember all of this stuff so I will stop. I will say
that one of the biggest surprises that I had when I was in the AF was when I
left there and reported to Travis AFB, CA. I was informed that they
had received a message from RAF Bentwaters promoting my to Sergeant E5. I sure
needed the money as you well know. Our daughter Tracy was born 1 Nov 1964
at Travis AFB Hospital . After I got out I worked as a welder for 30 years
for the Navy so our daughter was born when I worked for the AF and our son
was born while I worked for the Navy. I'm attaching a couple of photos,
that's me on the right with glasses, the other fellow Owen Chastine, Base Supply, also married an English girl named Maureen and they were still there when we left. I must say I found out things I did not know from your great site. Good info, good maps, did not see anyone I knew personly. 9/03/05
Julie Southgate Ipswich, Suffolk, UK. I used to bowl in the Anglo-American league, RAF Bentwaters. I started going there with my parents Rose and Mike Southgate in 1983 and we eventually stopped bowling there when the base closed (sad day). Would love to hear from anyone who used to bowl in the Anglo-American league (sadly I haven't had a Reeses cup cake since the base closed!! Somethings just aren't the same!!). (Julie is a friend, of Lisa, the daughter of our good friends the Norris's...Jim). 1/8/99
Ronnie Spaine (Doreen H): RAF Bentwaters, 1965-68. Wife worked NCO and O clubs for over 20 years. Lived in Martlesham near the Red Lion.
A2C Rick Spatafora (CMSgt ret): or E-MailWest Peabody, Massachusetts. RAF Bentwaters, 1958-61, 81st Air Base Sq, Officers Club and Airmans Dining Hall. Married 1 Mar 1958 to the former June (Bunty) Woodley of Ipswich. June passed away while stationed at RAF Mildenhall in Dec 1981. Great site and would love to hear from anyone who knew us from that time. 3/3/01 Rick Spatafora: Would love to hear from any one who knows us. 14/10/06
Harold W Spaugh: Fort Worth, TX. RAF Bentwaters, 1966-70, 81st TFW Maintenance Admin. Great Web Site. Recognized some names: Don Langley (Dec), Jim Pokriefka, John Owens, Captain Reilly, Col Amundson, CMSgt Getty, Chief Angel. Worked at NCO club with Eddy the snook, bartender. Does anyone remember me. 9/1/00
Jerry Spence Hampton,VA. RAF Woodbridge, 78th TFS Feb 69-Jul 73.10/23/98
Clarence J 'CJ' Spencer: Germany. RAF Martlesham Heath, May 1985-May 1988, Chief Clerk. Did a lot of mail runs to and from Martlesham. Reggie & Jeff were fellow Admin people. Miss England! 5/25/02
Rick Spencer: Spiceland, IN. RAF Woodbridge, Jan 1983-Jan 1986, 581st TFW 78th AMU Weapons. Really enjoyed my time spent in England. Met lot's of wonderful folks and lot's of memories. 4/17/05 Some very good memories of my stay in England. I would love to go back someday to see the changes. 11/03/07
Dick Spera: Raeford, NC 28376. RAF Woodbridge, 1953-56. That was the good old days. Wife & I lived on base (I went ZI to get married) in one of those 18' trailers. Would like to find these guys: 1lt Bob Miller(Base Adj), Randy Wolfcale, Jesse Henry, Danny Rutledge. Our oldest son was born in Cambridge. England was a great place with some fine people. Enjoyed the pub & darts in Woodbridge. Hope to hear from anyone else that was in the 79th FBS or 7546th Support Sq (later formed). We were in the F-84G/F then F-100 bird. 10/26/99
Paul D 'Flounder' Sperling: Cleveland Ohio. RAF Bentwaters, 1986-88, 81st AGS 509/510/511 AMU. Looking for any old buds from the "animal house dorms" drop me a line. 3/7/01
Jay & Shirley Spillman: Everett WA. RAF Bentwaters (Shepherds Grove), 1950-54, 78th Fighter. What happened to the 116/78th? 8/04/01
Joseph Spinelli: My name is Gilles Guy, 46 Derby Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 8DN, UK, Tel 0044 1473 727850. I am currently looking for a man called Missing...Joseph Spinelli. He is an ex USAF man and was based at RAF Bentwaters near Woodbridge, Suffolk. Would now be aged late 50's. I have been looking for him quite a while now but the internet should give me more hopes. This man is my fiancee's father. She was born in Sept 1970. Her father Joseph was about 20 years old at the time. It seems that he returned to the US at about that same period. He was an Air Policeman until 1970 and probably all of 1969 as well. He is of Italian origin, quiet, short and with very dark hair (at the time). He used to drive a red sports car that he apparently brought with him from the states. Do you know him or know someone that does? 5/28/00 & 7/24/00
Terry Spivey: Tabor City, NC. RAF Woodbridge, Feb 1975-Feb 1977, Supply. 7/16/02
Daivd Squires: Seward,Alaska (formally Erie,Pa.). RAF Bentwaters, Nov 1973-Nov 1976, Fire Dept. Got the idea to look up the base from Nolan Sanders. Great to see Mitch Wiley's pictures. Spent a lot of time at the Running Buck. Married an English girl, Sheila, still got her. Been back to the old homestead, a lot of changes. Would like to hear from any of you guys that I was stationed with.
12/15/00
Beryl Janet Squirrell (nee Smith): Ipswich Suffolk. RAF Bentwaters, Telephonist, 1953-54. Married an Englishman, emigrated to Canada, then to the US. Unfortunately my husband, Harley, passed away in 1987. Would like to hear from anyone I worked or socialized with during that time. Have lived in Rochester, NY since 1958 and have 3 sons. My name before marriage was Beryl Janet Smith...anyone remember me? 2/12/99
Glen & Mary Stacks Montgomery, Alabama. RAF Bentwaters, 1980-83, My husband worked in the 81st CRS Sheet Metal Shop. I worked at Data Automation (at least that is what they called us in those days).Fantastic find! Our family loved it there. It was my first overseas experience, and I couldn't have asked for a greater lifetime experience. The honesty of the people and the countryside were out of this world. We had three children who attended the base elementary schools (Leo, David, and Penny). I would love to get in contact with some of the people I worked with at that time Glen Snyder, Doug Mathis, Tim Bastress, Mary Turlo (the only other female military besides myself), Mike Davis, Mike Sargeant, Joe Kawa, Dean Nieves, Roger York, Cedric Tucker, Dan Cole, Bob Goding. My husband would like to get in contact with the ones he worked with James Cherry, James Powell, Eric Chapman, Bob Cushman, Richard Chumbly, Pete (Harmon) & Lynn Beavers, 'Yogi' Uriquez(?), and 'FOD'. A great experience! 6/8/00
Rene Staeb: Canton, MI. RAF Bentwaters/Woodbgridge, 1970-73, Dining halls of both bases. Lived off base, town of Chillesford, 3 miles from RAF Bentwaters. Spent a lot of time drinking English beer at the Greenman Pub. Wife and I enjoyed being stationed there. The castles were fun to visit. Hope to find others who were there same time and also those who worked in the dining halls. By the way, this is a great Web Site. Really enjoyed looking at all the information there. 1/3/00
Ed Stallings: Birmingham, AL. RAF Woodbridge, Apr 1965-Sep 1968, 81st FMS AGE. I'm glad I found your webpage. I recently retired and I was writing about my Air Force service as a memoir for my grandchildren and great-grandchildren. 14/10/06
Terry Stanberry: Black Mountain, NC. RAF Woodbridge, 1977-79, 81 SPS. Lived in Saxmundham, and played darts at the "Queens Head" there. Also lived in Ipswich, and remember the winding roads, chineese food and of course Strongbow! Would like to here from anyone who was stationed there and worked with me in Law Enforcement. 9/25/00
Henry Staron: San Francisco, CA. Martlesham Heath, 1974-77. What a great time, being 20 and in the UK!! The music, East Anglia, Pubs galore, and wonderful friends... and my Mini with the 10 inch radials. Thanks for the memories. 2/7/01
Anna Starr: London, UK. Great trip down memory lane. Does anyone remember the Armed Services Center in Norwich Rd, Ipswich, managed by Hoby Holtzendorf and Bob Mat?? Two of my friends met their husbands there. Does anyone know Janet Philips or Gill Wiggens married names not known. Also (MSgt ?)Bill and Michelle (?) [she was French] lived in Cemetery Rd, Ipswich, had three sons and one daughter. he was a friend of my husband Ken 9/01/02
Kimball Staton: Salem, VA. RAF Bentwaters, 1981-84 and 1987-91, 81 EMS/AMMO, Trailer Maintenance/Conv. Looking for anyone from the era's I mentioned that remember me. I have alot of good and bad memories from those years I spent at (Bendover, lol) what a few of us called it in the bad times. We all know that the good always outweighs the bad. I was in Conv Maint 1981-82 then moved to AFK until I left in 1984. I returned in 1987 where I was assigned to Trailer Maint 1987-90. Reassigned to Conv Maint at RAF Woodbridge again until I left in 1991. When I heard about the closing it was a sad time all that history. e-mail me if you remember me. 9/09/03
Allan Stearns: Ft Walton Beach, FL. RAF Bentwaters, May 1975-May 1978, Wing Safety Office. Just discovered the site. My 3 years in the 81st were the best in 26 plus yrs in the AF. Was a Capt then and lived in Woodbridge Town. Both children born at RAF Lakenheath during this tour. Loved the place and the opportunities to sightsee were great. BG Jerry Larson, and Rudy Wacker were commanders during my years. F-4D's were giving way to the Warthogs when I left. What a shame to see all the concrete shelters etc. going to waste. Loved the 4 lane bowling alley at RAF Woodbridge. I need to drive up to Suffolk again next time over. My family came to the US in 1628 from Suffolk. 4/14/01
Jess Steeley: Lakewood, WA. RAF Bentwaters, Nov 1956-Mar 1958. A2C, 512th FIS. Flew our F-86D's out of RAF Woodbridge from Jan 1957-Jan 1958 while the runway was being re-paved at RAF Bentwaters. Now work in EXp Flight Test for Boeing, Seattle, WA. Just checking around and found your site thru Northernlight search. 9/9/99
Randy Steil: 8475 Maurer Ct, Apt 1001, Lenexa, KS 66219. RAF Bentwaters, Mar 1980-Mar 1982. Retired USAF October 1999. 11/24/99 Randy Steil: Kansas City, Kansas. EMS,Aerospace Ground Equipment Flight. 10/1/01
Roger Stephens: Battle Creek, MI. 77th TFS, RAF Weathersfield and RAF Upper Heyford, Munitions loading, Assigned 1969-72. 2/19/99
Bob Stevenson: RAF Bentwaters and Moses Lake, 1951, 81st Maintenance. Arrived at RAF Bentwaters with first group. Bob's Pic on Left. 2/26/02
Bill Stewart: Indianapolis, IN. RAF Bentwaters, May 1991-May 1993, 81st CRS. Great site that brings back alot of memories. Just looking for anyone that I might've been stationed with. 9/02/04
David P Stewart : Arkansas. RAF Bentwaters from Dec 1987 to Dec 1989, 81 Trans. Really like this site. It brought back good memories. Never realized how great it was until the Air Force sent me to "NO HOPE POPE" the last 2 years of my hitch. I miss England every time it rains. Trying to find: Ralph Green, Ramon Torres, Brent Turner, Marvin Jackson, Dee Snodgrass and Micheal Jefferson. All members of 81st Trans from my days at RAF Bentwaters. If anyone knows how to contact them, let me know. 5/29/99
Gary A StewartTigard, OR 97223-4324. RAF Bentwaters, 81st Transporation Squadron, Sep 1961-Sep 1964. Looking for others who served in this same Squadron. 10/20/99
Kimberly Stibbs: Florida. RAF Upper Heyford, 1991-93, 20th SPS. Looking for other SP's who were also there at that time. 10/24/03
Richard V Stiles:
Xenia, OH. RAF Bentwaters/Woodbridge 1991. Part of the 81st Services Sq. This was a pleasent surprise! Hello, nice pages. Thank you for bringing back some good memories. 3/18/00
Phil and Nancy Stinson: Niceville, FL. RAF Woodbridge, Dec 1983-86, 67th ARS. Nancy and I lived at RAF Bentwaters but were assigned at Woodbridge. We loved every minute of our time there. The two things we remember most were: My deployments to Italy every time Khadaffi sneezed in 1985 and 1986. (We finally kicked his butt on 15 April 1986) and Nancy's trip to Russia with the Officers Wives Club of RAF Bentwaters. They were there when Chernobyl blew up on 26 April 1986. When the tour group finally got their act together and brought the women home, some of the guys met the bus with the returning "mutants" by wearing full chem gear. 4/26/01
Kristi (Kluck) StLuka: San Antonio, TX, RAF Bentwaters, Dec 1988-Apr 1991, 81 SPS. Hoping to connect with some old friends; Kate Anderson, Frenchy, Moose, Chucky, Salter. I made many good friends in my time at Bentwaters. Some things I will never forget. Some people who I will never forget
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Bruce C. Stock: Nanuet, NY. Spent two tours at RAF Bentwaters, Jul 1981-Jul 1985, then Aug 1991-May 1993, 81st CRS Jet Engine Intermediate Maintenance Shop. Have many fond memories of RAF Bentwaters and the surrounding area. Used to bowl with the Anglo-American league on Tuesday and Friday nights. Lost contact with many good friends, both military and locals, just to name a couple. Geoff Finch, Mike and Rose Southgate, Mike Delaney, Mark Lawerance. A good friend of mine Jeff Grimes, had given me this web site to check out. 2/19/00
Catherine M Stoltz: Belleville, IL. RAF Bentwaters, Mar 1973-Jan 1974, 81 TAC, Wing Commanders and Social Actions. I was there during the Watergate era. Inflation was 15%-20%, gasoline went from $.33 to $1.00 a gallon (if you could find any!) and Women's Lib was coming of age. I saw a lot of Europe and would not trade my experiences for the world! Now Senior Claims Adjuster, Safeco/American States. 8/21/00
John E Stoltz: Enola, PA. RAF Bentwaters, Oct 1982-Jun 1988, 81st CRS, 81st HQs Sq, Sensor Shop. Jan 1983 I was picked by the Base Commander to run Correctional Custody. I ran the facility from Jun 1983-Jun 1988. The facility was moved from RAF Bentwaters to RAF Woodbridge in late 1986. 9/22/01
Richard Stonich: Fremont, CA. RAF Bentwaters/RAF Woodbridge, Sep 1956-Feb 1958, 79th Fighter Bomber Sqdn. Served in Base Ops with Sgt Andrews. Saw RAF Woodbridge grow with the completion of the first on base housing. Man were those old quanset ('Nissen') huts of ours cold, and having to walk to the showers and latrines was no fun either. Was honored to serve during transition from F-84 to the F-100 down in French Morroco. Best (and one of the only!) Airmans Clubs in all of UK/Europe. Airmans Dart Club, championship dart team, 1957-58. Drank a lot of shots from this cup click for pic when I left. 12/01/01
Major Warren Storey: Pittsburgh, PA. RAF Bentwaters. 1959/1967 I lived with my parents Jim and Lily Bather at Gleneagles Dr, Ipswich. Warren and his wife Anne were great people and we enjoyed good times together with their son Mark. They may now be living in Georgia? Would appreciate information to help find them. Mr Robin Bather, Mexico.7/25/02
Christine Streeter nee Jordan Was married on RAF Woodbridge, Nov 1969. I was raised in Alderton, Suffolk. Spent first 23 years in the area. Would like to hear from other woman who lived in the area at that time.11/4/98
Ed Strickland: Floral City, FL. RAF Bentwaters, Feb 1955-57, 91st Fighter-Bomber Sq, crewed a F-84 in A flight Ships 759 & 834. Lots of good people and a great sq. Col Mooreland was our CO. I loved those weekends in Londons West End. I enjoyed the Douglas House,the 55 Club in Lancaster Gate and 64 Westborne Terrace. If anyone knows Carlisle Red Taylor, Paul Davidson please let me know. We were all in the 91st FBS. I hope to see all of you in Ipswich in Sep and Ocala, FL on Sep 20. 6/10/01
Paul Strickland: Smyrna, Tennessee. RAF Bentwaters, Sep 1966-Aug 1969. 81st FMS AGE Driver. Worked with Jim Dickens, Jessie Grimes, Bruce Carlson, Louie Palano, Nick Zaharapolous. Married a girl from village of Cotton, near Stowmarket. Spent many hours at her Dad's Pub, The Railway Tavern at Cotton. Have been back to England several times. It's like my second home.1/12/01
Ron Stupka: Phoenix, AZ. RAF Woodbridge, 1959-63, (After closure of RAF Shepards Grove) 'Bomb Dump' for 4 years. Met wife, Gillian Prior (lived at 59 Brunswick Rd) in Ipswich, married at St Pancreas Church in 11 Nov 61. This web site sure brings back many memories, all of which are good. Even walking back to the edge of town after the pubs closed and stopping for fish and chips at the bottom of Bishops Hill, for 2 cod and sixpenny worth of chips. Would take you all the way to the edge of town! I retired from Luke AFB 1980. Still live in same house we bought then. Just met John and Maureen Dowd, from Florida. Maureen was in our wedding party. sure brings back a host of wonderful memories. 8/6/00
Donald Summer: Ohio. RAF Bentwaters, 1956-59, Comm Shop 81 FMS later 81 A&E Sq. Looking for Paul W Smith, Richard Louey, Larry D Horing, Luke Scresovich and any of the other guys that were stationed there at that time. 7/27/00
Robert Sutter: Clarksville, Indiana. RAF Woodbridge, Sep 1969-Jan 1971, 381st st MMS. 04/26/04
Charlie Sutton: Jacksonville,FL. RAF Bentwaters/Woodbridge, 81 FMS, jet engine shop, 1965-67. Helped crate up the last J57 engine when we changed to f4C. Would like to thank you for your web page. It brings back a lot of memories. Again I say thanks. 6/13/99
Lonnie W Sutton, SMSgt, (Ret): Ogden, UT. RAF Bentwaters, Jul 1977-Jun 1981, 81st AMS/81st AGS, 510th AMB. Any ex-510th AMB troops out there? 03/28/04
Tsgt Phillip Symes: Madison, Wisconsin. RAF Bentwaters, 1985-87, 81 CRS, Jet Engine shop, QEC Kits Section Build up and Teardown. Did it all. Looking for buddies from that time, Mike Clark, Doug Declerk, Doug Grey and anybody else I forgot. 5/9/00
