Friday 12/23/2005 0:37:19am
Name: Bob Gates
Email: rgates1-at-msn.com
Now located: Indianapolis, Indiana
Message: Assigned to the 78th at Woodbridge from 1966-1968. Lived off base, in Ipswich. Had great times with other young marrieds on our first hitch. The Humphries, the Fischers, the Hensley's. Others.

Monday 12/19/2005 2:55:57am
Name: Carl E. Russell
Email: Crussell13-at-Cox.Net
Now located: 1235 N. Sunnyvale #40, Mesa, AZ 85205
Message: Assigned to the 81st A&E at W/B March 60. Moved to B/W when we were converted to 81st CAMRON. Rotated from B/W to separate from active duty March 63. I traveled on the same orders as David Stout.

Sunday 12/18/2005 7:43:40pm
Name: Forrest Atkins
Email: fatkins1-at-excite.com
Now located: Oxnard, California
Message: SGT Weapons Maintenance crew chief, 78th TFS from 66'-70'.

Saturday 12/03/2005 2:39:44pm
Name: James M McClure
Email: jjcmdude-at-aol.com
Now located: Port St John Fl
Message: B/W & W/B 81st Sec Police from 1962-66. Bein Hoa Ab Viet Nam 66-67, RAF Lakenheath, 67-72, F.E. Warren AFB 72-74, Udorn Thailand 74-75, Ellsworth AFB 75-77, Upper Heyford AFB 77-81, MInot AFB 81-82.Ret in 1982. Worked At the Kennedy Space Center until ret in Apr of 2005.

Friday 12/02/2005 2:50:50pm
Name: Jim Procaccini
Email: jproc38 Aol.com
Now located: Eliot, Maine
Message: Hi guys, "69-72" What a run! Just got back from a reunion with some of the best folks I'll ever know. Charlie Euliss, Jim Reimler (RD), Carl Krauls, Mike Salas (and wonderful wife) Spence(PS. he retired a senior Master Sargent) he also stated that we were the best bunch of folks he ever met!!After I left, I've been wondering: is there someone out there that picked up where I left off with aircraft 65-776 ?It was thirty two years since we saw each other but only took ten minutes to make us feel 32 years younger!! God willing I'll be there next year.

Sunday 11/27/2005 3:22:31pm
Name: Dick Hipke
Email: hipric-at-ez-net.com
Now located: Wisconsin
Message: Had alot of good times from 55 to 58. went to Gt. Yarmouth just about every week end. See u on the radio ------- 84 eng. man with buddy francis

Sunday 11/27/2005 3:25:43am
Name: John Hatfield
Email: cherokee4579rHotmail.com
Now located: Orange Park, Florida
Message: Great Site, I had the pleasure of taking over the A/C N4471J & N3658K plus the one that was damaged, when the 20th TFG moved to Upper Heyford. We had too many members so I got a grant from USAFE and bought a new Cherokee 180 and register as N8557. The Base got a new wing commander who hated small A/C and eventually closed it as being unsafe, while I was on emergency leave. What he didn't know was the club had won a 2000 hr safe flying award which we received three weeks after it was closed. If looks could kill I wouldn't be here today, when I showed him the award. I bet he still has egg on his face today. I won't say what I think about him...

Friday 11/25/2005 4:32:00pm
Name: Franklin Furlough
Email: fefurlough-at-sbcglobal.net
Now located: Little Rock, AR 72205
Message: Jesse Lewis, Kortlan Suder, Edward A. Lawson,C harles Grant and Jerry Butler
I will forever love these guys.

Friday 11/25/2005 12:42:46am
Name: John Lockwood
Email: anthony-at-lockwood5255.freeserve.co.uk
Now located: Shotley near Ipswich England
Message: I am looking to contact William Marritch (spelling may not be correct)he was married to Samatha and had a son called Ben. They lived in a small village, just outside Ipswich, called Tattingstone. This was in the mid 70s. He also had a buddy by the name of John Williams. If any one knows where they are now please put them in contact with me via e'mail.

Saturday 11/19/2005 3:46:15am
Name: SSgt. Salvador Cruz Jr.
Email: salcruz661-at-sbcglobal.net
Now located: Delano, CA
Message: Great site, brought back many memories. Would like to have contact with anyone that remembers me I was in 7519 from 1955 to 1958. I am in search of Airman First Class Fred March, or anyone who can tell me what became of him. Anyone know me...give me a call
(661) 725-6704

Thursday 11/10/2005 7:10:19pm
Name: Raymond Duralski
Email: RDuralski-at-charter.net
Now located: close to San Francisco. California
Message: I am writing this for my husband, he was at Bentwaters in the early 70's in The Civil Engineers, I think he was called Ski a lot. I came from Kesgrave met Ray & when he got out in '73 he came back to England for 15yrs. We got married in '75 & have 1 daughter, also I had two sons from my first marriage, we also have five wonderful grandchildren, 3 girls two boys. For those who said it wouldn't last we celebate our 31st wedding anniversary in July. He doesn't know I have written this but I know he would love to hear from anyone who remembers us. Particularly a Harry & Collette Bowser who we were friendly with, also a Capt Patterson? who Ray was buddies with before we were together. Ray is now doing Substitute teaching in the area & I have now taken early retirement. Many happy memories of those Squadron dances & parties, thanks for listening.
Maureen Duralski

Thursday 11/10/2005 2:04:11pm
Name: Patricia Padden
Email: nascargirl21965-at-yahoo.com
Now located: Hawley PA
Message: My husband was stationed at Woodbridge in the 80's he was a Crew Chief on the HOG's A-10. He went back to the States, and then back to England RAF Bentwaters in 1989-1993. Then he got to go to Shaw AFB in Sumter SC to work at the 78th again. He always talked about BARNEY the Snake. My husband is Michael Padden (PADDY). He is Retired now and is still working on planes, it's what he loves to do. If anyone remembers him e-mail him at piasonpaddy-at-yahoo.com he has no idea I'm doing this, I just thought it would be nice to have him hear from some old friends. We talk alot about our times in the Air Force; we really miss the good times we had. We also miss the friends we made while we were in England.

Monday 11/07/2005 1:34:16pm
Name: Greg Bemis
Email: gbemis-at-mury.k12.ut.us
Now located: Slat Lake City, UT
Message: (Sgt)Crew chief A flt.
F4-D RAF Woodbridge.'74-'76
Who can forget the TDY's to Aviano, and when we were invaded by the Canadians with their tiger stripe F-104, and feeding Barney.
We would watch "our" birds returning, and when they came below the treeline of Rendlesham, they dropped like a rock, and we would wince because we knew a tire change was coming (not much fun).
We were honored with the first female crew chief in the Air Force. The older guys had a lot of trouble with that. "What do I do if she walks into the latrine?" My response- just say hi. Still some of the best years of my life.

Wednesday 11/02/2005 9:52:57pm
Name: David [Weasel]Caine Sr.
Email: CAINED-at-OPTONLINE.NET
Now located: torrington, Conn.
Message: Was at Shepherd's Grove from 1-12-55 to 1958. Was in the Armament & Special weapons section. Made a lot of good friends while there.

Monday 10/24/2005 4:37:57pm
Name: Al Niedrich
Email: UCLABEATSUSC-at-MSN.COM
Now located: Oceanside, CA
Message: A first class squadron! Was a member of the 78th AMU from 1986-91 prior to leaving for LASTE MOD Team. Definitely the 81st TFW's Finest.

Friday 09/30/2005 4:12:54pm
Name: Shayne Pegg
Email: shayne_pegg-at-yahoo.com
Now located: Jefferson Iowa
Message: I'm the grandson of Larry Pegg and I have just found this website.

Saturday 09/17/2005 5:58:04pm
Name: TOM WIMBERLY
Email: TOM.WIMBERLY-at-COMCAST.NET
Now located: TUCSON, AZ
Message: I WAS IN THE 78TH FTR SQDN IN 1952, 53, 54. GREATEST GROUP OF PEOPLE I HAVE MET IN MY ENTIRE LIFE!!

Wednesday 09/07/2005 5:29:32pm
Name: William (Willie) Miller
Email: wmiller35-at-hotmail.com
Now located: Proctorville, OH
Message: Thought I'd better sign in again since I've got a new e-mail address.
Well we've had three great reunions so far (2001-03 & 04)). Usually have about 30 to 40 guys that were at the Grove along with their other halfs. Really loads of fun each time. Having another in Vegas (Oct. 2005)
I was a crew chief at the Grove from late 55 till late 57. Have names and addresses for about 100 folks that were there in the 50's. If you contact me I'll let you know if I have any you may be looking for.

Monday 08/29/2005 2:30:56am
Name: Ken D.Snyder
Email: snyder-k-at-sbcglobal.net
Now located: 1236 Brant Ct. Fairfield, CA. 94533
Message: NCOIC VA 1964-1966

Sunday 08/28/2005 10:28:01pm
Name: Cheryl Hecks
Email: ctexaz-at-aol.com
Now located: Plano, Texas
Message: Amazing, I just happened to stumble across this website. My father was in the USAF stationed at Shepherds Grove, Woodbridge, Bentwaters, etc during the late 50's. His name was John Hecks, pictured on page 115 of the 1959 yearbook. I am sad to say my father passed away in 2000. I have been working on a photo album in memory of my father for my brothers. Dad met and married my mother, Joyce Miller there. She even worked on the base. Dad returned to England for one visit,
in 1991. I have made several trips there and love it. The last time being in 2004, my cousin took me to Shepherds Grove. It was very thrilling for me to see where Dad was once stationed

Thursday 08/18/2005 10:36:25pm
Name: Doug Lewis
Email: dvrnlewis-at-msn.com
Now located: Maple Park ILL
Message: I Was in the 78th from Jan 80 to Dec 81. I was a Crew Chief on A10s. Loved the TDYs to Germany. It went pretty fast, it seems we were either partying, TDY or in an exercise. Had a good time thou.

Thursday 08/18/2005 2:30:46am
Name: Rob Tomlinson
Email: pilotrlt-at-aol.com
Now located: Richmond, Virginia
Message: Terrific site! Was a brat at Lakenheath from 60 to 65. Dad took me to Woodbridge numerous times. (Project High wire on the F-100's). Loved to watch the Voodoos landing and taking off!

Wednesday 08/17/2005 0:34:14am
Name: Jack L Lang
Email: jlmrlang-at-netins.net
Now located: IA USA
Message: Was with the 78th at Shepherds Grove 52 to 54. Great time and good bunch of guys.

Saturday 08/06/2005 4:15:13am
Name: Carl E. -Russ- Russell
Email: crussell13-at-cox.net
Now located: Mesa, Arizona
Message: I was a "gun plumber" from March '60-'63. I was briefly stationed at BW, but spend most of '60-61 at WB. Assigned to 39D at BW and remained there until I left in '63.

I visited BW in May 2005. I would like to contact as many weapons troops assigned to the 81st A&E and 81st CAMRON. Especially VO, Perry, Jack Yacabich, Jimmy Warren, Ron cheranski and Blaine Bartley.

I think it is time for a squadron party (reunion).

"Russ"

Saturday 07/23/2005 8:15:56pm
Name: JAMES O. MILLER
Email: golfscpd-at-juno.com
Now located: Palm Desert, Calif.
Message: I was stationed at Shepherds Grove in 1955 and 1956 as a pilot in the 78th flying F84F's. My wife, Kay, and I lived in the Babwell House on Mildenhall Road in Bury St. Edmunds.

Monday 07/04/2005 1:24:31pm
Name: Kevin Woodhouse
Email: kev.woodhouse-at-dsl.pipex.com
Now located: London
Message: Great site. Would be interested to hear from anyone who may have the 1960 Yearbook (Electronic), particularly photos of the Fire crew. I am an officer in the London Fire Brigade and would especially like to talk to anyone who knew or served with S/Sgt. Davis & S/Sgt. Henry Keller from 1960.

Saturday 07/02/2005 1:23:18am
Name: Larry D. Wood
Email: ladwoo2004-at-yahoo.com
Now located: Browns Mills NJ
Message: I was stationed at Shepherds Grove in 57-58 and Woodbridge 1959-1960. I was in the motor pool. I am on page 116 in the yearbook. Would like to hear from anyone from that period. Alt. email Percelia-at-comcast.net.

Sunday 05/08/2005 5:50:38am
Name: John Smith III
Email: Fireman5230-at-yahoo.com
Now located: Raritan, NJ
Message: My father served at Bentwaters '61-'64 as part of the Crash Rescue - Fire Dept. I have started to collect items from the 81st, 78th and all units. If you have any patches to trade or sell please let me know. Thanks!

Tuesday 04/19/2005 9:05:09pm
Name: Mandy Curtis (nee Emmerson)
Email: tony.curtis1-at-tiscali.co.uk
Now located: Suffolk
Message: Very interesting site, on seeing picture of my real Dad.
Cheers!

Tuesday 04/12/2005 2:39:10pm
Name: James C. Brice
Email: jbriceusaf-at-aol.com
Now located: Horseheads,NY.zip14845
Message: Great site I just was looking over the web and found this site I was at The Grove and Woodbridge. Would like to hear from Shorty Carter. Also Cherry and T.G. Mariane

Friday 02/25/2005 3:27:56am
Name: Bryan Burnworth
Email: Bryan.Burnworth-at-delta.com
Now located: Atlanta, GA
Message: I worked in the 511th and then the 78th from '87-90 as a crew chief on the A-10.

Sunday 01/02/2005 10:05:09am
Name: Paula - looking for Ray Kelly
Email: findpaula-at-yahoo.co.uk
Now located: UK
Message: I am attempting to trace USAF serviceman Ray Kelly, who was stationed around Bury St Edmunds as a young man aged 18, in 1955. He used to frequent a coffe shop in the the town. Was that with you? Do you have any recollection of Ray/mond Kelly in 1955/57? Any information gratefully received.
Many thanks,
Paula