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Joseph R Wagner, Jr: Philadelphia, PA. RAF Bentwaters, Sep 1959-Sep 1963, 81st PMS.
Michael W Waite: Ypsilanti, MI. RAF Bentwaters 1958-60, 81st A&E Squadron.
John L & Adele F Wagner: Hawaii. RAF Bentwaters, June 63-Sept 66, when the last combat ready group of fighter pilots in the USAF inventory (about 90 of us stationed in Europe) were sent straight to Vietnam. It seems there was a little bubble in the fighter pilot combat crew training production line and pilots were being rotated out of Vietnam due to number of missions completed faster than replacements were being trained. Hence when we arrived in Sep & Oct, 1966, many squadron's were at half strength. Have participated in 81st FTR WG reunions in Colo Springs, Honolulu and Phoenix. We drove around England last summer and visited RAF Bentwaters/Woodbridge. The old tobacco housing is now occupied by locals. 5/1/00
*Robert Conover: Boston, MA / Houston, TX / Palm Beach FL. RAF Bentwaters, 1981-84, 81st CRS. Would like to meet my companions. It has been a long time would like to know the rest of the stories. Those were happy hectic years and would like to get back in touch. 5/1/00
Angela Walden: RAF bentwaters, My Mother is Hazel Walden, my Father was TSgt L D 'Dave' Walden who died May 1991. I have 2 sisters Yvonne and Audrey and 1 brother Brian. I got an email from a person who thought he knew my Dad from your site. My father would have loved this site he was just learning the computer before he died and would have loved to have gotten the email I got. We lived at Earl Soham in the Forge Cottage in the center of the village, Jun 1970-Jun 1971, base housing at Danforth Dr, Framlingham 1971-73. Loved the busses they used to take us to the base to school. They were the big coaches and a lot more comfortable than the blue tin busses 3/24/01 TSgt L D Walden: Tampa, FL. RAF Bentwaters, Jun 1970-Jun 1973, Security Police Sq. Submitted by daughter Angela Walden . I was in the 8th & 9th grade at Woodbridge JHS. 10th grade at RAF Lakenheath. I was a dormie. My mother is from Liverpool, UK so we got a chance to meet and get to know my English relatives. We had many a great time at the castle. 2/11/01 I got an email from your site from someone who knew my Father. My Father would have been pleased about that. We really enjoyed our time there. We loved living at Earl Soham, Forge Cottage. Then at Danforth Dr, Framlingham. We knew the village inside out. The village fete was great fun. Also being a young girl, the English boys were a lot of fun, but the girls hated us for taking there boyfriends. We even went to the Saturday night dances at the church rec hall. We were young and wanted to have fun. My Mom is from Liverpool so we went there often to see my family. I am still very close with my family in England. Have also been to Lakenheath H S Reunion. Got to meet old classmates that was a lot of fun. Submitted by Angela Walden-Conahey. 1/30/05
Floyd D. Walden: Tulelake, CA. RAF Woodbridge, Jul 55-Jul 58, 79th FBS/7546th Support Sq/Air Police Air Police section (sentry dog handler 1957-58). Great site. Was also in the Apache Field Archery club when it was formed. I have a lot of good memories from those years.7/12/99. When I arrived there the 79th FBS was operating at base level. There were one or two small detachments on the base but I can't remember their names or numbers. Maybe someone out there can add some more to this. In Jan 1956 the 7564th Support Sq was formed. All personnel that did not deal directly with the aircraft, were assigned to the 7546th. Lt Col Hill was Sq. Commander of the 79th and was also Base Commander until the 7546th was formed. I was in the Air Police section, an was one of the dog handlers. I would like to hear from any of the people that were there at that time. Lets get some history of the 79th and the 7546th going. 8/23/99
Margaret Walker: Aldringham, now living in CT. Does any one remember Jim Poindexter (went to Vietnam) and Jerry Hemme, 381 MMS, 1965-67? Jerry married my sister and now lives in Red Bank, MS, my sister is in GA.
Scott Walker: RAF Bentwaters, June 1983-June 1985. 81st CRS, Machinist but shop was turned over to 81st EMS in 1984. Played bass guitar in a band called AXESS playing several times on base and in surrounding towns. My time in UK will always be remembered as some of the best times of my life. People I'd like to be in contact with are: TSgt Bob Brendle (machine shop) A1C Adam Adair (sheet metal) SRA Chris Elgin (INS) nickname of Slim A1C Mark Arrera (machine shop) aka Cheech. Also, I have kept in touch with other members of AXESS, guitarist SGT Mike Sharpe (INS shop) and SRA Todd Egger, drummer (Fire Dept, RAF Woodbridge). Haven't heard from lead singer Jose Rivera (RAF Woodbridge also but don't remember where). If you know (or are) any of these people, please e-mail me. Also have e-mail at this address. 2/14/99
Spacey Walker: Please can anyone help me trace an old friend from RAF Woodbridge, late 1970's, early 1990's. Spacey Walker came from Texas. If anyone has information, I would be very grateful. Submitted by Carol Karayannis 2/5/02
Edwin Wallace: Florida. RAF Bentwaters, Aug 1987-Sep 1990, 509 AMU, 92Amu. Enjoyed my time at RAF Bentwaters, hated to see it close. Made it to the last all-nighter before they closed the club. Email me if you remember me. 4/25/02
William F 'Fred' Waller: Port Orange, FL, RAF Bentwaters, Aug 1967 to Jul 1970, NCOIC Base Post Office APO 09755. Running the base post office was one of the highlights of my military career. I replace SSgt Norris. My replacement was SSgt Zimmerman. Some of the Airman assigned were Fine, Dunams, Shelton & Maxey D Wilkinson. I lived in Woodbridge Town for a while then moved to Base Contract Housing in Martlesham(4 bedroom, 2 car garage, 2 bath, and central gas heat) great house. The A10 was about a block behind my house.. I retired in 1973. Moved to Evansville, Ind. Retired for good in 1994. 12/25/02
Robert J Walsh: Sheperds Grove, 1951-1952, 116th FIS, Air National Guard Sq, 25 F-84's, activated Feb 1951 and assigned to the 81st Ftr Wing. We were the first Jet Fighter Sq to fly our aircraft to England. During this time we didn't loose any aircraft. Our sister Squadrons were the 91st and 92nd Ftr Sq. I was a SSgt assigned as a crew chief to F-86A, 49-1099 and was in "C" Flight. Ftl Chief was MSgt Ernie Knowles and later on MSgt Clair Bucher. Our Squadron Commander Was Lt Col Frank W Frost. I re-enlisted in the 116th Ftr Sqdn, Spokane, WA. After my discharge from the USAF and retired from the 141st Air Refueling Sq with C-135 aircraft in 1985 as a CMSgt. Enlisted 1947. 1/23/03
Maurice Walton:
Brooklyn, NY. Unbelievable the memories this page brought to my heart! I servered on RAF Bentwaters from 1983 - 1990 it really helped me grow into the man I am today! 3/9/00
Greg Washburn RAF Bentwaters 1985-88, Dental Clinic. Met alot of great friends there I still keep in touch with. Some names that may sound familiar: Jami Davis, Tami Davis, Mike Hall, Chuck Cavanaugh . Trying to locate Shawna Wilson, Steve Riley, Steve Jones. If you want to get the e-mails of the folks I know, let me know. Any help on those I've lost touch with would be appreciated.10/2/98
D Ward: Pineville, LA. RAF Bentwaters, Jan 1982-Oct 1984, 91st TFS, 81TFW/DOO, 509th TFS. Flight Commander in both the 91st and 509th. Wing Scheduler. Left RAF Bentwaters/Woodbridge to go to ATOC Kalkar, and still flew at Ahlhorn and Norvenich. My callsign was Brutus. Looking for any buddies from any of the squadrons, the Wing, or the
Dets. 6/29/01
John Ware: White River Jct, Vermont. RAF Shepherds Grove, 1954-56. Memories of those years in England are some of the best of my Air Froce career. 6/07/06
Jim 'JD' Wareham: Wisconsin. RAF Woodbridge, 1971-73, 78th Weapons. It was a fun duty for sure. Met a lot of good people and definetly liked the tdy's. Hope some others see this and respond. 03/25/06
MSgt Gary & Lillian Warkentin: RAF Bentwaters, 1987-90. Now I am a First Sergeant with the 81 TRW at Keesler AFB. Do you know of anyone who might be able to supply me with an 81st TFW coin? 10/20/02
Al Washington (George) Norfolk, VA. RAF Woodbridge, Nov 1966 to Nov 1969, 381st MMS. Worked with Gene Haettich (guest #87) who didn't leave an email address. Lived in the huts the last part of my tour. Would be great to hear from some of the guys we partied with. Great Memories, Great Site, Thanks. 10/22/99
Farices Washington, Jr RAF Bentwaters/RAF Woodbridge, Jan 1977-July 1980, 70250 (Admin Clerk) at 91st Tac Ftr Sq and 92nd Tac Ftr Sq. We were the first A-10 squadron after we got rid of those noisy F-4s.12/24/98 I was the guy who loved to dance at the all-night disco�s. Everybody called me 'Disco Wash', I drove a little blue Morris Minor, and I lived on London Rd near the dog track.15/08/03
Farices Washington: Panama City, FL. RAF Bentwaters, 1976-80, 91st TFS and 92nd TFS. Anybody that remembers me, please get in touch. I married a local English girl from Ipswich. Her dad is now passed away. He used to run the Coach and Horses pub. I was always in the club both on RAF Bentwaters and RAF Woodbridge, this was during the disco era. Also many of my friends stayed at the famous Lacy Street address off of Woodbridge and Spring Roads. I got out of the USAF and became a Postal Service worker. Love to hear from you. 08/21/06
Dan Wassum (Possum): Welcome, NC. RAF Bentwaters, 1987-90, CRS, EGRESS. Lived in the CRS dorms for a while and spent way too many nights downstairs in the "Dew Drop Inn". Had three great years at RAF Bentwaters where I met my wife Felicia Wassum (Lengyel). Felicia worked in the AVTR/Sensor shop, 1988-90. We were both on the Gunsmoke 89 team. Lived in Framlingham for a while and we still miss it all. Especially the friends we made and have since lost touch. 12/13/00
Brian and Louise Watson: Anchorage, Alaska. RAF Bentwaters, Dec 1989-Jan 1993, 81st Trans. Brian worked vehicle operations, I worked as civilian in orderly room. 10/24/03
Carol T Watson: Florida. RAF Bentwaters, Jan 1952-Jan 1955, 81st Maintenance Squadron, Tech Supply. My wife, Jean nee Hunt, Otley, Nr Ipswich and I will be going to the Ocala Reunion Sep 20-22, 2001. I would like to hear from my friends from the 81st Fighter Wing. 6/27/01
Jerry D Watson: New Braunfels, TX. RAF Bentwaters, Aug 1985-Aug 1992, 81st EMS/AMMO. What a wonderful time. Loads of friends wish I was still in, and the bases were still open. From TSgt to SMSgt. It was the best! I miss riding my Beemer (K75s) on the roads. 2/7/03
Jim Watts: 91st TFS Exec for a short while in 84, moved to Section Commander in EMS, then Wing Exec in 86. Wife Pat was a teacher at the high school. Our two children attended the elementary school. PCSed to RAF Mildenhall, 3rd AF Exec, then got a real job cross-trained into aircraft maintenance. We are now stationed at Scott AFB, where I am the Chief, Systems Maintenance Br, LG, AMC Hq. Son James (JJ) is going to the U of Oklahoma. Daughter Amy, U of Central Oklahoma and getting married this summer. Keep in touch with Hal Rhoden (USAF retired) former Wing Cmdr and Fitz Fitzpatrick, former SEA and security policeman. Both now work in Saudi.12/06/98
Mike Watts: Maryville, TN. RAF Bentwaters/Woodbridge, 1967-68 and 1976-80. Firefighter, 81st CES. Married an Ipswich girl (Glynis Durrant) on the first tour. 32 years later, she is still with me. Spent a 4 year tour at Alconbury, 1986-90. Have been looking for years for a friend of ours, Janet Harper who lived in Whitehouse Estate. She married an American late 1968 or 1969, moved to the States and we lost contact. Hello to all the old "Crippled Creek" firedogs out there. 2/13/99
Paul T Watts: Savannah, GA. RAF Bentwaters, Jun 1961-Jul 1964, 81st Air Police. I had no idea there was this much info about RAF Bentwaters/RAF Woodbridge. Looked under military AF found nothing. On a hunch punched in RAF Bentwaters and bingo, saw Frank Lemke's name and then the full roster of all ramp rats on one list. Memories are abundant, would like to hear from Frank or Ronald Lemon, Roddy Rodriquez (Pancho) or Jonesy, from the Ozarks. RAF Bentwaters made history of sorts with the UFO sightings which can be seen occasionly on History Channel. 02/10/06
Terri Way: Pearland, TX. RAF Bentwaters. Please note, I've had a change in my email address. Also, my Dad passed away August 9th, 2004. He will be greatly missed. Please contact me if you knew my Dad. 11/08/04
Ronald Wayman: Converse, TX. RAF Bentwaters, Jun 1965-Apr 1968, Hydraulic Shop, 81st FMS. Found this site by accident and seen a message from someone I was stationed with. I lived at Back Hamlet, Ipswich with my wife Florence and three children. I still communicate with one of the English families that befriended us, Jim and Shelia Scott. This is a nice site. 6/10/01
Marjorie Weade: Virginia. RAF Bentwaters, 1964. Came across this site while looking up the area where I was born. I was born at RAF Bentwaters, in October 1964. My father was Tech Sgt. Malcolm "Mac" Weade. It was wonderful to come across this site. 16/12/06
Robert Weaver: Puyallup, Washington. RAF Bentwaters, Mar 1980-Mar 1983, 81st Trans Sq. I found this site by accident. It is to bad RAF Bentwaters/Woodbridge are now closed. The 81st is now a training wing. 5/3/01
Bill Webb : RAF Woodbridge, 1954-55, assigned to Operations as pilots personal equipment tech. My OIC was Capt. Maxwell, other pilots were Capt. Plotnik, Lt Utterback. Remember a lot of enlisted men and have some pictures. Would like to contact anyone assigned during that time period. Great times. 3/8/99
Thomas Webster: Valais, ME. RAF Woodbridge, Apr 1963-Apr 1966, 79th TFS, Crew Chief on F-100-987. Would like to hear from anyone in the 79th during those years. I was a crew chief on the F-100. 05/02/04 I enjoyed my tour at RAF Woodbridge and would like to hear from any old flight line friends. 11/08/04
James 'Jimmy' Weeks, Sgt: Thank you so much for the excellent site which Im sure many people enjoy meeting old buddies, finding relatives, reminiscing etc. I myself am trying to locate my Father who was in the USAF stationed at RAF Upper Heyford in Oxford, early 1950's. I realise that is not what this site is about (wrong...Jim) but for any help you may give me, I would really be most grateful. His name and rank were Sgt Jimmy Weeks. I'm unsure of the correct spelling. I should imagine James was his real name. Submitted by: Reaca Dunn 7/12/01
Paul Weinert: Illinois. RAF Bentwaters, 16 Jun 79-24 Jun 81, 2164 Comm Sq. Looking for Scott 'Skyking' Martin, Kevin 'The Kid' Boyer, Carl 'The Butcher' Thompson, Dave Hoffman, Ken Taylor, Baxter Brown, and yes, I will even talk to Major Cossa. I was also at Lajes Field, 1978-79, 1936 Comm Sq, and Warren AFB, 1981-82, 2149 Comm Sq. Also looking for Susan Tatterton who lived on Gold Crest Road, and Christopher and Nadine Coy who last lived in West Glamorgan, Wales. Is the Mariner's Arms pub on New Street, Woodbridge still around? It was owned by a female yank (civ) whose Brit husband had passed away. 5/19/00
Bennie J Wells: Columbus, Mississippi. RAF Bentwaters, Apr 1976-May 1979, 81st Communications Sq. What an outstanding page! And the memories. RAF Bentwaters Tower, RAF Woodbridge Tower, ARRS, the F-4s on alert, the A-10 transition. The 81st TFW...Remember Col Larsen? Those were the years. Thanks for the memories. Chief Ayers, Earnest Tanksley, A1C Johnson who loved Sister Sledge. Thanks. How neat! And Air Traffic control at its best. 3/30/01
A1C Franklin D Wells : Pasadena,Texas. RAF Bentwaters, Nov 1960-Nov1963, 81st A&E Squadron, 46250 Armament Load Crew. Voodoo Time. My oldest daughter was born there. Plenty of Wheelus TDY time and what hell of a good outfit. Loaded for Col Olds and Lt Col 'Chappy' James in Thailand in March 1967. Nice page. Your pictures of aircraft are F101B Interceptor models. They have good ones on the net but your page is great. I have quite a few orders with many names on them. Enjoy and God Bless. 3/17/99
Norman Wells : (A Brit who misses you all!) So quiet now you're all gone! RAF Woodbridge has been selected as a British Army base for one of their Parachute Regiments. Hopefully we'll hear C-130s there again! 3/7/99
Doug Wenger: Lancaster, Ohio. RAF Bentwaters, Jun 1972-Sep 1979. RAF Bentwaters/Woodbridge has been a very special memory for me throughout my life. Does "Delta" the musical band who won "The Pub Entertainer of the Year Award" ring any bells out there in RAF Bentwaters land of super people!I hope this name catches several of our many fans. From Bury St Edmonds to Colchester including all of the NCO gigs we performed to Leiston Sports Center. We've never had an opportunity to share our thanks for all of those super times we spent together. Without your support we never would have been as successful as we were. Those were by far some of the best times of my life. You might like to know that Randy Allen, Pat Grainger and our PR/Sound Engineer Al Oller are busy constructing a Delta Web Site. Randy is also finalizing a CD that will eventually be available on Napstar if all goes well? We are so excited to bring you this news. All of the members have recently been in touch via hyperspace and can't wait to hear from all of our friends. You might like to know a CD/Web page is presently being constructed. We would love to hear from our fans out there. Another member, Scott Seidow, has recently been in touch. Kessel Barfield joined us later as our drummer. Please email me if you read this. Cheerie O' and as Bruce Forseyth used to say,BFN..by for now! 2/15/01
Jim & Heather Wenger: RAF Lakenheath. RAF Bentwaters, Jan 1988-Dec 1992, 81st TFW Civil Engineer-Fire Dept.A-shift. Currently assigned to RAF Mildenhall. Great page! Looking to hear from anyone especially the old A-shift crew. The Bentwaters Club is by far the best club ever. Shoot us an email if you want to catch up on old times. Morton you still alive? 3/11/01
