"I came to Webb in Aug 1955 after graduating from Instructor pilot school at Craig AFB as a 2/Lt T-33 Instructor Pilot. I stayed until late 1958. My first two students in 1955 were Lts. Noble and Rodgers (see photo). My first two children were born on Webb AFB. My first combat assignment was with the Air Commandos (May-Oct 1963 Vietnam) flying a T-28D armed with guns, rockets, and napalm or bombs."
City: Roseville, From: Richard Pierson ([email protected]) California Country: USA Date Posted:5/23/2014
"As a 2ndLt, I was a T-33 Instructor Pilot in Section III at Webb 1955-1958. My first combat duty came in 1963 flying with the Air Commandos May-Oct 1963 at Bien Hoa Air Base, Vietnam. See the photo of me as a Captain standing beside the Air Commando T-28D. Earned 4 Air Medals on that tour." City: Roseville, From: Richard Pierson ([email protected]) California Country: USA Date Posted:5/23/2014
"I was stationed at Webb AFB from 1967-1969 when I returned from a tour in Vietnam. I was the Flight Chief for Hotel Flight of 12 T-38's. My career field was aircraft maintenance. I was SSGT and when a MSGT HOBBS returned from Vietnam and took over Hotel Flight, I was asked to fill in as the squadron 1st Sergeant. I filled this position until a 1st SGT transferred in. In late 68 and early 69, I became a Flight Engineer or as we were called, FLYING SERGEANT's who had the great job of checking out all the aircraft coming out of PE or replacement of flight control item that required a Flight Test. I meet my wife Lucie
Vallieres and we were married at the Base Chapel in March 1969. Later that year I went to Flight Engineer school and flew support flight from Travis AFB to Vietnam in C-141 and later in C-5A. After the war ended I finished my career as 1SGT and C-5A Flight Instruction at Altus AFB, OK. It all started at Webb AFB. I was raised in Midland,Texas. My wife and I have been married 45 years and retired to The Villages in Florida. " City: The Villages, From: Douglas Rogers ([email protected]) Florida Country: USA Date Posted:5/20/2014
"So sorry to see this site go. I have enjoyed it through the years. Hope whatever replaces it will be as informative and interesting MU" City: Kilgore From: Mifera Underwood Country: Texas Date Posted:5/12/2014
"I was stationbed at Webb froim Sep 54 thru Sep 57. Enterd Aviation Cadets in Class 60-F (not at Webb) Unfortunately, due to the ath and engineering, didn't make it thru to graduation. Are there any graduates of 60-F still out there? Would love to hear from you. Chuck Bartaway" City: deltona fla From: chuck bartaway ([email protected]) Country: usa Date Posted:4/5/2014
"Hoping to fly my US Navy Stearman through your airfield the first week in June!" City: La Mesa CA From: James Ostrich ([email protected]) Country: USA Homepage: http://www.wwam.org Date Posted:4/3/2014
"Graduated in UPT Class 72-09 (First Time, 09). Many great memories of Webb and my classmates. Retired from Air Force in 1987; flew with America West Airlines until 2004. This is a great web site and museum. Thanks." City: Star, Idaho From: Russ Peterson ([email protected]) Country: USA Date Posted:3/27/2014
"Started training at Webb in 65F and graduated with 65G. Spent the rest of my career in ADC (T-33 & F- 106), TAC (F105), and PACAF (F-105). Spent two tours in SEA (Korat and Takhli, Thailand). Retired in 1980. Have enjoyed several reunions with Webb class 65F. Class 65G - where are you." City: Austin, Texas From: Tom Edge ([email protected]) Country: USA Date Posted:3/18/2014
" I was stationed at Webb AFB for my whole tour in the Air Force. I worked in Bravo flight on T-37 aircraft From March 1973 till November 1976. I had a great time at Webb but did not get to see much of the world. However some of my friends went to Viet Nam and did not come back. I feel very fortunate that I did not go Viet Nam but I lost good friends to that war."
City: Arlington From: Bert M. McEacharn ([email protected]) Country: Texas Date Posted:3/11/2014
"I was an air traffic controller stationed at Webb AFB 1975-76 and as others served under CMSgt John Workman. First memory - after coming back to the states after being gone for 5 years (Thailand, then Germany), my credit history was non-existent. The utility companies, and landlord all wanted up-front money. When I told them I was an airman at Webb, they asked where and I said 2050 Comm. Sq. "Oh, you
work for Sgt. Workman?" "Yes." "Well, then, there is no deposit." I later found out his reputation around town was such, he would personally vouch for his team. While he could chew butt with the best of them, I knew he always had my back. One of the finest men I ever served under/with." City: Arlington, TX From: Ron De Roxtra ([email protected]) Country: USA Date Posted:2/10/2014
"I've gone by "Sandy" all my life. I was stationed at Webb AFB from 1969-1970. I was the Flightline Supervisor for the Airborne Electronic Navigation Shop. I was transferred to Luke AFB, Phoenix, AZ in Spring, 1970 to train on the F-100 airborne navigation equipment en routh to Phan Rang AB, Vietnam. I was the Flightline Supervisor in the 35th AMS at Phan Rang. I was discharged in June, 1971. I went to
work for the Big Spring VA Medical Ctr. in December, 1971 and transferred to Bay Pines VA Medical Center, St. Petersbury, Florida in 1978. From there, I transferred to the VA Medical Center in Murfreesboro, TN in 1983 and then to the VA Medical Center, Gainesville, Florida in 1990. I retired from the VA in March, 1995. I I had several jobs for a couple years and in 1996, I was hired as the Alachua County Safety/Loss Control Specialist and retired in December, 2006. My two children live in San Antonio, TX and have four Grandchildren, three in Texas and one in the USAF at Holloman AFB, NM. I have lived in Gainesville, FL since 1990. sh " City: Gainesville, Florida From: Arthur W. "Sandy" Huff, Jr. ([email protected]) Country: USA Date Posted:2/9/2014
"My family transferred to Big Spring in 1969 from Biloxi. I grew up on Carleton Dr., just south of the base. went to Christian Day, Jack and Jill, Marcy, Goliad, Runnels, then graduated in1984. my dad got out after he got back from Nam in 1971, I believe. went to work for Drinkard Electric, then the V A. his name was Sandy also. when I was a little kid, I'll never forget getting to go down to my dad's shop on the flight line
and hanging out with him and his friends . I remember Mr. Floyd Moss, Mr Salmon. can't remember too many though. Good times. It will always be apart of me. mashed potatoes at the Runway Inn. man, they were something. Transferring to West Texas was how a lot of my old friends got to town. I know my dad was stationed in Phan Rang in Nam. also did time in Da Nang. he retired from the V A out of Gainsville Fla in 95. talk to him all the time. I'm going to give him this site. I know he'll be interested. Cool place to read about the old days. " City: San Antonio tx From: Sandy Huff ([email protected]) Country: United States Date Posted:2/4/2014
"I was at Webb from Nov.1967 to Oct.1968. I first worked in the engine shop and later as an engine trouble shooter on the flight line. Because of this site,I have recently been reunited with two of my best friends that I haven't seen since 1968. My time at Webb was the best of my life and I enjoyed it every day." City: Poughkeepsie,New From: Thomas Darmento (btdarmento@G mail.com) York Country: USA Date Posted:2/2/2014
"Hi all, I was a maintenance officer at Webb AFB in 1976-19766 and am looking for pictures of the Bicenntenial T-38 for a hobby project I am workin on. Any help would be appreciated." City: Fort Worth , Tx From: PJ Sessums ([email protected]) Country: US Date Posted:1/30/2014
"GRADUATED CLASS 64H. WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM ANY CLASS MATES." City: sun city az From: david smith ([email protected]) Country: usa Date Posted:1/29/2014
"My father, SSgt Robert Kovacs was stationed at Webb AFB from '69-'73 before we moved to Yokota AB, Japan. Dad was in Civil Engineer Squadron, equipment operator I believe. We lived at 248-B Langley. I attended Marcy Elementary school from 1st-3rd grades." City: Bellevue, Louisiana From: Robert Kovacs ([email protected]) Country: USA Date Posted:1/6/2014
"" City: millen georgia From: jeremy allen ([email protected]) Country: usa Homepage: http://google Date Posted:12/28/2013
"I was stationed at Webb AFB from Oct 71 to Nov 74 . I was assigned to CE as a firefighter . I did a lot of time sitting between the runways in a O11A crash truck . I also worked out at Peckerwood aug. airfield at Col. City. " City: Youngstown,Florid
From: Robert Flannagan ([email protected]) a 32466 Country: United States Date Posted:12/10/2013
"The best years of my Air Force tour was at Webb. I worked in the sheet metal shop. I spent a lot of time in Hanger 25. I also enjoyed living Big spring, great people." City: Arkansas From: Frank Andrews ([email protected]) Country: usa Date Posted:11/24/2013 "I was stationed at WEBB AFB FROM JUN E 1956 -OCT 1957. I WAS A WEATHER OBSERVER,DET 16 UNDER THE COMMAND OF CAPTAIN HARRY VAUGHAN FROM PHILA PENN., I WAS FROM POTTSVILLE PENNA 1957 I WENT TO KOREA, KIMPO AFB SEVED, ONE HYEAR THERE THEN ROTATED BACK TO THE USA. CLINTON AFB,WILMINGTON OHIO,WHERE I FINISHED MY T OUR AS
AN A1C I MADE A/1C IN 21 MONTHS OF DUTY, I MET MY WIFE BETTY who is still my loving wife after 53 years of married life. anyone who served during this time at either webb afb tx,orKIMPO KOREA OR CLINTON CO. AFB WILMINGTON OHIO, WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU GOD BLESS ALL OUR MILITARY PERSONNEL AND GOD BLESS OUR GREAT COUNTRY BILL TOMEY 340 WEST LIBERTY STREET COSHOCTON OHIO- 740 622 5789" City: coshocton---ohio From: bill tomey ([email protected]) Country: usa Date
Posted:11/20/2013
"would love to contact detachment 16 weather station personnel from 1957-2013.if still alive" City: coshocton ohio From: bill tomey ([email protected]) Country: usa Date Homepage: http://msn Posted:11/20/2013
"It being Veterans Day my Salute to all that have served this Geart Country and the people i had the pleasure of serving with at WEBB AFB while doing my duties in Hanger 75 in PE Maintance. Bob Organ,Gil Royer,Stanley Lewis, Jim Hunziker, Daril Wliiiams David Henry, Shoenberger. Alemand. Charles Corbet. just to mention a few. GOD BLESS AMERICA!!"
City: San Diego, Ca. From: Dennis Brown ([email protected]) Country: USA Date
Posted:11/11/2013
"col grimes was my commander when i was 18-21 yrs old (72-75) he was like a father to me,albeit a strict one, i always wanted to thank him" City: bronx, n.y. From: al multari Country: usa Date
Posted:10/15/2013
"I saw Logan Boles on the list and had to say something. I still think about Big Spring often and how well we were treated. Enjoyed the reunion and seeing Logan there. Great memories." City: Woodbridge CA From: Steve DaValle ([email protected]) Country: United States Date
Posted:10/15/2013
"I recently finished UNFORGOTTEN HERO and thoroughly enjoyed the book. Although I never met Jimmy Escalle, I feel some affinity to the story. In 1951 my family moved to Big Spring, Texas, where I started the
7th grade. Webb AFB was a small part of my life when I attended Armed Forces Day events and later when my BSA Air Scout unit met on the base. Like Jimmy, I yearned to fly and was fortunate to join USAF pilot training class 64H and can identify with the camaraderie he felt with his fellow student pilots. Lt. Escalle’s nephew Jim accurately relates the life experiences that prepared Jimmy for the leadership and technical skills needed to become a top pilot flying for finest Air Force in the world. Thankfully, Jim Escalle has now told the story of his uncle’s wonderful life and untimely sacrifice, defending the freedoms we enjoy as Americans." City: Tiburon, CA From: Logan Boles ([email protected]) Country: USA Date Posted:10/1/2013
"I enjoyed seeing this information about the base. I was stationed here from 1964-1966 as a Flight Engineer on the aircraft with a test pilot. I have many fond memories of those years spent flying almost every day. Our first daughter was born at Webb during those years. Thanks for your efforts to preserve the once was time. Ssgt. Don Kindilien"
City: The Villages, From: Don Kindilien ([email protected]) Florida Country: USA Date Posted:9/29/2013
"My husband, Terry "Jack" Hadley, went through UPT Class 65F. We returned to Webb in 1970 where he was aT-37 instructor until 1976. Sadly, we lost Jack Christmas Day, 2011. We had many fond memories of Webb and Big Spring. We have been in contact over the years with many of the people we knew there. Of course, our favorite place to eat was the Spanish Inn. We ate there again on our way to Midland about 8
years ago. Big Spring Rodeo was also a favorite!" City: Plano, TX From: Frances Hadley ([email protected]) Country: USA Date Posted:8/31/2013
"Really enjoyed our visit and can't wait to organize and be a large part of Hangar 25 Museum. Keep up the good work." City: Big Spring From: Cross Roads Young Marines ([email protected]) Country: USA Homepage: http://www.crossroadsym.org Date Posted:8/21/2013
"Finished my Air Force Career here. Discharged in 1962. Worked in the AACS squadron and maintained the TVOR, ILS , TACAN and Tower communications equipment. Will stop next time I pass thru." City: Little Elm, Texas From: Frank Miller ([email protected]) Country: United States Date Posted:8/17/2013
"I graduated in Class 71-08. As I was passing by Webb AFB & had so many memories here I just had to look around. Hanger 25 was closed since it was in the evening but I looked through the windows and was pleased to see a lot of memories preserved. Would be glad to hear from any old comrades." City: St Charles Mo From: Jim Phillips ([email protected]) Country: USA Date Posted:8/15/2013
"My uncle was in Class 52-F at Webb AFB. His class was the first to take both phases (T-28 and T-33) of advanced training at Webb. When he first arrived it was called Big Spring AFB, but was soon renamed Webb. He enjoyed his time in Big Spring and really enjoyed the flying there. He went on to fly F-86 Sabres in Korea. My dad was also at Webb (Class 53-C) and said the same thing about the base. " City: Bakersfield, CA From: Jim Escalle ([email protected]) Country: USA Homepage: http://www.unforgottenhero.net Date Posted:8/13/2013
"My father was stationed there twice. He was there for pilot training in 1964-1965 and then we moved back there in 1971 through 1976. My siblings and I attended Marcy elementary, we lived on Gunter Cr at the time. Great memories of Big Spring and Webb AFB. Flew west 12/2011. Miss you dad" City: west monroe, La From: Justin Hadley ([email protected]) Country: usa Date Posted:8/3/2013
""I was stationed at Webb AFB straight out of Tech School, Sheppard AFB from Dec. 72 through June 74. I was in the Civil Engineering Squadron and worked all over Webb. I especially recall working on the tower during stormy weather. My shop Sgt. was McDavid and he was a great leader. He made sure we had great working relationship with all the various shops. I especially remember the bowling ally, the theater, the
Airman's Club, and of course after I made Sgt. the NCO club. I still have memories of the first "gas shortage" of the 70's, the almost "hit the base tornado", and how it affected all of us. I left the Air Force and came back to Austn Tx. where I met several of the civil service folks that were reassigned to Bergstrom AFB after Webb AFB closed. I drove by Big Spring (April 09) and saw Hangar 25 and just drove around what used to be the base, brought back some memories, all good. Thank everyone for the hard work on the web site and most importantly the Hangar. I tried to remember some of the names of some of the folks that where stationed during my tour, last names, Dupuy comes to mind...there were a lot of Vietnam Vets that were really great leaders and taught us a lot. Still cannot forget Prime Beef work days. " City: Austin, TX From: Alonzo *Al" Reyes ([email protected]) Country: USA Date Posted:7/30/2013
"Hello, Just happen to be cruising the net and decided to see how the museum was doing. Happy to see that it is well and continuing to prosper. I was the treasurer for a few years in the past. My wife, Debbie, and I are retired now and living in West North Carolina. I just saw a story on the first Air Force 1 used by
President Eisenhower, they are looking for a home for it you may want to check it out. Keep up the good work. Cary Anderson" City: Swannanoa, NC From: Cary Anderson ([email protected]) Country: USA Date Posted:7/17/2013
"Coming up on the 50th anniversary since pinning on those "little Silver Wings" with class 64-A in August of '63. Are any of you class members still out there in cyberspace? Sorry I missed the 40th, and would really like to hear from any of you. Best regards to all the members of Webb AFB, Class 64-A. Paul " City: Anacortes, WA From: Paul Benz ([email protected]) Country: USA
Date Posted:7/15/2013
"Is guestbook working again? The last post I see is from March. " City: Tiburon, CA From: Logan Boles ([email protected]) Country: USA Date Posted:7/14/2013
"me and my husban would love to come and vist in person but not sure if we can fined it my husban serv in the war back in 1960 in the army " City: Broken arrow,okla From: Kathy Hale ([email protected]) Country: American Samoa Date Posted:3/24/2013
"Member of Class 72-09 ("First Time-Oh Nine") Many fond memories of Wbb and Big Spring," City: Evergreen, CO From: Mark Heilmann ([email protected]) Country: USA Date Posted:3/8/2013
"Stationed at Webb from April 62 to July 66. Worked on T-33's under staff sargent Knott. Worked on "G" row, between Hanger 25 and fire station, from 63 to 66. Still looking for anyone from "G" row. Also worked part time at both Jet Drive Inns and Jimmy Jones Conoco. " From: Michael Lewis City: Keller, TX Country: USA ([email protected]) Date Posted:2/28/2013
"A lot of great memories and friends at Webb , miss it all. I especialy remember Dennis Brown, Daniel
Aleman, Gil Royer, Charles Corbett , Chris Lowrey, Ron Janeway and Joe Ward. My friend and roommate JT Bowman married one of my childhood friends that I introduced him to .Bob" From: Robert (Bob) Organ City: Magnolia Tx Country: USA ([email protected]) Date Posted:2/26/2013
"Looking for info on Curtis Nichols (Nick) and Ken Sweet both worked on I flight during 66 and 67. Please forward any info on said buddies to Steve Gannon,2217 E Keowee Rd , Kremlin, Ok 73753" From: Steven L Gannon City: Kemlin Oklahoma Country: USA Date Posted:2/18/2013
"I was stationed at WAFB from 1965 - 1966, Golf Flt. Arrived from a tour at RAF Alconbury, That was early Dec. 1965. It was cold and very clear blue skies, I was told that the day before they had a sandstorm. I wondered what the heck is a sandstorm, I did not have to wait long to find out. I was told that the only place airman could go into town safely was the Pancake Patio. It wasn;t long before I became a regular at the
Hilltop Cafe on 3rd. st. and the Stampede out on the Snyder Highway. I met a lot of good folks from Big Spring, married one of them and bought a house 2 doors down from Birdwell Lane and Monticello, then had one built in Kentwood on Central Dr. I retun every year or two and visit friends. Brad" From: Bradford Mosher City: Ocala, Florida Country: USA ([email protected]) Date Posted:2/16/2013
"Stationed at Webb little over a year with the 3560th Hospital - Admin Clerk - Mar 1965 to Aug 1966 - I remember the constant dust storms that played havoc on trying to keep my car clean. Lived on base near the maitence hangers( Noise all night long)- Biggest deal was to cruise the Wagon Wheel in hopes of meeting girls -HS Football was defintley king in West Texas - prior to my leaving the Hospital Corp had 3
very attractive nurses assisigned -Cannot rermrber tihier names but I certainly have wished that I had been a little bolder and asked them out even if I was just an "Airman" One of them ha a Jeep with a Pink Flurry -I remember a few of the peple fromthe Hospital such as Frank Smith,Sgt.Hess, Patton Bybee ,Eric Razmussen -Garcia & Gomes who worked the remote at Sweetwater - Had to suck it up and forgo the exciment of Big Spring for the balance of my tour was in London,England " From: john white ([email protected]) City: ocala,fl Country: usa Date Posted:2/16/2013
"I do not remember who I spoke with a couple of years ago; but I am actually planning a trip that will include a stop in Big Spring and would love to stop by the museum. My father, Capt. Steven L. Bennett, had gone through pilot training in 1969ish there at Webb AFB. My dad was later killed in action in Vietnam and received the Medal of Honor for his actions. I had spoken with someone a while back that had offered to
give a tour of the museum should myself and my family be able to make it out there. We are looking to be in the Big Spring area on June 9th...this is a Sunday...and we would probably get there around the lunch hour and would be thrilled to visit the museum. In addition, if I were to be able to find an address where my parents and I lived while at Webb, it would be great if someone could show us (or point us in the direction of) the house (if it still remains). Please contact me by the email listed, or you may call my cell phone 214.601.8055 and we can discuss this further. Thank you so much for all you do to keep all those memories alive! Looking forward to a trip out there!! Sincerely, Angela Bennett-Engele daughter of MoH recipient, Capt. Steven L. Bennett" From: Angela Engele City: Lewisville, TX Country: USA ([email protected]) Date Posted:2/9/2013
"I was station with the 331 FIS. In 1966. We had the F104's. love the plane. " From: Bob Hoover ([email protected]) City: West Linn, Oregon Country: USA
Date Posted:2/8/2013
"I was stationed at Webb from ’66 to ’70 with the Hospital Squadron. I served as a Dental Technician and Oral Hygienist. Having read through the pages looking for names I might remember, I sadly did not see any old friends that I could remember. However, I am sure many of you visited our Dental Clinic while based at Webb. (Not much choice in the matter.) I do have a few photos taken back then at the base and of Big
Spring and will post them at a later time when I can get my hands on them. Upon arriving in Big Spring from Florida, my new bride (then) and I were not sure what we were getting into at first. We drove into down town around 11pm in the middle of a dust storm. The streets were empty and we were greeted only by a very huge tumbleweed rolling down the street dancing in the shadows of the headlights to then roll on past us. On settling in, we found the towns people extremely gracious and friendly and of course had many great friends of whom I was stationed with. We stayed in contact with several, but have now lost touch with all but one. I bought my first NEW car out there as well – a ’67 white Dodge RT I later put a bumble bee stripe on the tail and of course “MAGS”. (Lots of muscle car racing went on back then on those long Texas back roads! I can remember driving off towards town with a fellow corpsman in pursuit with his HO442. YEP, we got caught racing up and over that one hill leading to town. Back then it was a $29 fine but it got back to the base and we had to write reports on need for being safe drivers.) I will mention a few names to see if anyone knows of or knew these fellow airmen and officers: Richard Osborn, Duane Hoadley, Bing (Ira) Spence, Jim Hayes, Charles Griffin, Jerry Hatch, Frank Smith, Sgt. Showalter, Col. Powel, Col. Peer, Capt. Sandy Simons, Capt. Fred Suter, Capt. Gino Napoliano, Capt. Richard Harris, Student Pilots Larry Twitchel or Richard Aguire to name a few. " From: Kerry Diehl City: Grosse Ile Country: Michigan ([email protected]) Date Posted:1/16/2013
"" City: 2617 Mourning Warbler ave, N Las Vegas, NV From: Norm Kohn ([email protected]) 89084 Country: USA
Date Posted:1/10/2013
"Class of 70-04, December 69-Decamber 70 Was in the Air National Guard in South Dakota and Arizona. Flew F-100's, A-7's and F-16's. Retired December 2011. Webb has a special place in my heart." From: Steve Thu ([email protected]) City: Tucson, AZ Country: USA Date Posted:1/2/2013
"My uncle, Jimmy L. Escalle, was in Class 52-F at Webb AFB. He flew the T-28 and T-33 during his time here. He loved the flying weather in Big Spring and enjoyed the camaraderie of his fellow student pilots. He went on to fly the F-86 Sabre in Korea." From: Jim Escalle ([email protected]) City: Bakersfield, CA Country: USA
Homepage: http://unforgottenhero.blogspot.com/ Date Posted:12/30/2012
"Hoping to hook up with old friends from the Class of 73-05. UPT was one of the most rewarding experiences of my life and Big Spring was a very friendly place for a young 2Lt. Had fun playing on the base fastpitch softball team. West Texas was a real trip! Thanks for the great website." From: Dennis Green City: Marysville, CA Country: USA ([email protected]) Date Posted:12/29/2012
"Five Years at Webb (Oct. 71 - Oct. 76). After getting my wings, I was a T-38 "plow-back" or FAIP (first assignment instructor pilot). As I now say: "I did so well in the T-38 phase, I was made to repeat the 6 month course eight times!" Then flew T-39s and C-12s in the AF followed by 31 years with the airlines. While I did not know it then, the time spent as an IP came to be the most rewarding period of my life."
From: Wiliam Northy City: Moon Township, PA Country: USA ([email protected]) Date Posted:12/26/2012
"I was stationed at Webb AFB 1968-1970. Iserved as an Air Traffic Controller (Rapcon) in the 2050th Communication Squadron. I enjoyed my time at Webb and hope to visit Hangar 25 someday. " From: Ted Henderson City: Little Rock, Arkansas Country: USA ([email protected]) Date Posted:12/20/2012
" " I was at webb 1961-1965 worked in electric shop and flight line,also worked in both hangars."" From: colin kelly carnes City: mammoth cave ky Country: USA ([email protected]) Date Posted:12/15/2012
"Was at Webb from 1963 - 1966 with Civil Eng. Group." From: Johnny Ragsdale City: Americus, Ga. Country: United States ([email protected]) Date Posted:12/15/2012
"I help open Webb Air Force Base, Assigned to the Hospital" From: Raymond White City: Santa Maria CA. Country: USA ([email protected]) Date Posted:12/2/2012
"I was stationed at Webb AFB in the 331st FIS from January 1961 until October 1962, 2 of the best years of my life. I've been lucky in that I've been able to attend the reunions in 2009 and 2011 (hoping for another in 2013). Anyway, since so many of the base buildings we knew are gone, I'm trying to put together a scrapbook of Webb AFB as it existed in the early 1960's. I have a photo of my barracks building including
one of inside my room and a photo of the base chapel. Photos I would really like to have are of the entrance guard shack, base theatre, BX and chow hall, inside and out if possible. Anyway, if anyone has photos they would like to share please e-mail me. I'll be glad to pay for any postage and handling if they can't be e- mailed. " From: Charlie Blanford City: Crestwood KY Country: USA ([email protected]) Date Posted:11/7/2012
"Thanks for helping me walk down memory lane. I graduated April, 1957, in class 57K and retired at 20 years. Most of my photography was 16mm movies, but will check for any pictures." From: F Norman Wright City: Ft Lauderdale, FL Country: USA ([email protected]) Date Posted:10/24/2012 "I was at Webb AFB in 1971-73, 2050 comm sq. I was an air traffic controller in both tower and rapcon...very fond memories, especially Chief Msgt john Workman and the best boss I ever had anywhere...Msgt Bob Svenson aka "slick"!" From: Frank Roman City: south bend, Indina Country: usa ([email protected]) Date Posted:10/20/2012
"Went through Pilot Training at Web Came back after Vietnam as a T38 Instructor Long running A Flight Cmd Just returned from an A Flt reunion in Denver with Anstette's, Leahy's, McGuire's, Cronn's, Crupi and J Johnson - what a hoot"
From: Roger Taylor City: Bumpass, VA Country: USA ([email protected]) Date Posted:10/3/2012
"My folks were stationed at Webb shortly after being married and I was born there in May 1960. We shipped out from there to Panama Canal Zone. We werestationed back in Texas in Amarillo 1965-68. It is on my bucket list to visit Big Spring one day." From: Paul Morton City: Montgomery, AL Country: United States Date Posted:9/30/2012
"I was stationed at Webb from 1959 to 1961. My work place was in the office of the BOQ next to the Officers Club. I was also in the supply depot at the Officers mess. I was in barracks 202 room 26, I still have the key. Most fun was Jackrabbit and Rattlesnake hunting at Vealmoor. The picture is of me and my wife." From: Jim Dye ([email protected]) City: Newark, Ohio 43055 Country: USA Date Posted:9/4/2012
"I was born here in February 1958...." From: Rhonda Jean Kelley (334-855-0321) City: Seale, Alabama 36875-2605 Country: Russell
Date Posted:8/25/2012
"Pilot Training at Webb AFB Class 70-04. Stayed at Webb as T-37 IP till April 1973. Retired from USAF 1988. Retired from United Air Lines 2003. Webb was one of our best assignments. Many fond memories." From: Jim Bedwell ([email protected]) City: Tucson, AZ Country: USA Date Posted:8/12/2012
"I was stationed at Webb AFB from 1966-1970. I was a jet engine mechanic and worked at T-1, in engine change and repair. I also served as a trouble-shooter on the T-38 and T-37 aircraft. I would be interested to hear from any airman who served at T-1, or in the Engine shop during the late 60's. " From: Doyle Venghaus City: Spring, Texas Country: USA ([email protected]) Date Posted:8/2/2012
"Stationed at Webb from 62-66. Came from Tech. School at Amarillo. Worked the flight line A Row T-33's then went to G Row T-38's. Is anybody from G Row out there?"
From: Michael Lewis City: Keller, TX Country: USA ([email protected]) Date Posted:7/28/2012
"I was stationed at Webb AFB, from 1970- 71 and was assigned to the Civil Engineering Squadron, Cost and Real Property Accounting Section. I remember the AF Hospital that had recently been built and we di dnot want to accept it because it had cracks on the floor. When I left, it was still a pending issue. I have some great memories of that base, and remember a butcher name Joe, (mexican guy) who worked at the base
commissary. He and I became friends and we lost touch with each other. I need your help ex-Webbers...can anyone tell me the unit designator for the Civ Eng Squadron and whether they ever had a unit patch. Please email me, or contact me by phone on my mobile: (623) 696-5056. If anyone is trying to contact Lloyd B. Stearnes, a UPT student there, I have his information. He left Webb in 1970 and went on to become an instructor I believe from there.." From: Louis Alanis ([email protected]) City: Buckeye, AZ Country: Maricopa Date Posted:7/16/2012
"" From: Bonnie Davis City: Pearsall, Texas Country: United States of ([email protected]) America Date Posted:7/15/2012
"2050 Comm Squadron 1969 to 1970 Radio Repairman Sgt" From: Gary O'Day ([email protected]) City: Bloomburg, TX Country: USA
Date Posted:6/28/2012
"Trying to find information as to whether a certain Pilot Training class Patch is from Webb AFB or not. It is a triangle patch with camoflage background and a T-38 aircraft at bottom and 69-E in middle If this sounds familiar please drop me a line and let me know. Thanks, Tom"" From: Tom Shane ([email protected]) City: Austin, Texas Country: USA Date Posted:6/28/2012
"My father, Donald Noonchester, was a second Lt. stationed at Webb and was part of Class 52D. I have his yearbook from 1952 titled "Rat Race". I would love to visit there someday!" From: Joe Noonchester City: Stanwood, Washington Country: United States ([email protected])
Date Posted:6/26/2012
"I was stationed at Webb 1962 to 1966. the first 2 years I was assigned to the T-38 Flight line (INDIA FLIGHT). The last 2 years I worked on POST Dock 1 of the PE Hangar T-75. I joined the USAF 2 weeks out of High school along with a friend of mine. His name is Dave Mueller and I think he worked on Hotel FLIGHT his hole tour. My room mate was Charles (Chic Vaughn) and he also worked on the PE Hangar T-75. Chic and I both married girls from Odessa, TX about 60 miles west of Big Spring. Chic and I move to Houston, TX after getting discharged and got jobs working on T38A's for NASA. I was at WEBB when the F104 crashed. i saw it flying down the runway INVERTED and then dive right onto the runway. i enjoyed my time at Webb and woundn't change for anything. " From: larry Urbick ([email protected]) City: Menononee Falls, WI 53051 Country: Waukesha Date Posted:6/12/2012
"My Brother Baba Ali Saffary was trained in Webb AFB in 1973 to 1974 from Imperial Iranian Air Force and past away after finishing his training.. I remmember he always wrote us about the people and how nice there were. in big spring and the base. My family and wish to come there one day and see the place that he lived and flown for almost two years. I copy his picture that he took in the base in the last month of his life. Best regards, Shahram Saffary" From: SHAHRAM SAFFARY City: TORONTO Country: CANADA ([email protected]) Date Posted:6/11/2012
"December 31st, 1960, I was born at Webb AFB. Glad to see this history being saved. " From: Ronald Barritt City: Marion Country: Bexar ([email protected]) Date Posted:6/5/2012
"I was looking for Don Green and found a wonderful picture of him and his wife on your website. He was one of my favorite teachers at BSHS. Thank you. " From: Sharon Agee Morrow City: Arlington, TX Country: us Date Posted:6/2/2012
"Trying to find information as to whether a certain Pilot Training class Patch is from Webb AFB or not. It is a triangle patch with camoflage background and a T-38 aircraft at bottom and 69-E in middle If this sounds familiar please drop me a line and let me know. Thanks, Tom" From: Tom Shane ([email protected]) City: Austin, Texas Country: USA Date Posted:5/29/2012
"I was assigned to Air Police in 1967. Big Spring was like a Home away from home being I was from Dallas. I worked in Base Police and Security until the 331st was phased out. I was a member of the Webb Aero Club and remember those final approaches coming over the Cosden refinery. I remember the escorting the BX manager to the bank to make his deposits, know at the time four years later I would meet and marry his niece. I have post a photo of myself standing by a CAF P-38 that was part of the 1967 Air Show. Great web
site hope to visit Big Spring and reminisce." From: Jim Dorris City: Sachse, TX Country: USA ([email protected]) Date Posted:5/10/2012 "71-04 Reunion correction and update. Many of our former student pilots have been located for a reunion in 2013. If you've not been "found", please contact Tom Roth ([email protected]), Dave Alverson ([email protected]), Kandi Smith ([email protected]), or Fred Russell ([email protected]). Thanks, Hangar25, for keeping the Webb legacy alive."
From: David Alverson ([email protected]) City: Pendleton, SC Country: USA Date Posted:5/7/2012
"Class 55-L at Webb training in T-33s. Will scan and send some pictures. They are all black and white." From: Ralph Conner, Lt. Col. (retired) City: Edgewood NM Country: USA ([email protected]) Date Posted:5/7/2012
"I spent almost 4 years at Webb from late 1951 thru to February 7, 1955. This site is great and it brings back a bunch of memories. I was just a flight line mechanic and had a great time doing my job. By the way, I did steal one of Big Springs natives away in 1955 and we are about to celebrate our 57th aniversary in June. Thanks again for the nice site. Ray Craig "
From: Ray Craig ([email protected]) City: Anniston, Alabama Country: Calhoun Date Posted:5/6/2012
"Delighted to see the stained glass window has been preserved from the Chapel. I was christened under that window and thought it had gone with the razing of the building. Thanks for saving it!" From: Mark Powell City: Pittsford, NY Country: USA Homepage: http://www.markpowell.org Date Posted:4/28/2012
"Spent two great moths in Big Sping in 1959 working at the base rmoving a radar for the gov. My mY has it ever changed. Alwasys wondered what happened to the great people I met" From: Gerald Hassfield ([email protected]) City: San Antonio Country: Texas Date Posted:4/18/2012
"i would like to copy and paste a T38 to facebook....people know nothing of this bird! " From: cliff white ([email protected]) City: lindenwold Country: usa
Date Posted:4/18/2012
"I was stationed at WEBB from 1962 until 1966. My work place was Hanger 44, I was a ground support equipment mechanic. Later our shop moved from 44 to the shop next door to the J-79 engine repair shop. I was an airman 1st class when I was discharged. I also drove a tug in the tug pool still located upstairs in 44, for both T37's and T38"s. A flight thru to J flight, and on occassion a transit bird that came in. I 'd like to have
a quarter for all those birds I towed to and from those hanger and repair shops up and down that flight line. Mostly when a bad weather situation was about to set in. We were ask to tow all the birds that there was room for to the verious hangers and shops. Then when the weathered cleared they all had to be returned to their flight row. I lived off base with my wife Barbara, who worked at the bank downtown. We lived in a garage appartment at 804 Main and we met a lot of the good people of Big Spring. " From: Gordon Genty City: Victoria, Texas Country: USA Date Posted:4/16/2012
"Class 71-04 pilots/IPs--planning a reunion in 2012. Visitors to this site who were in that class should contact Dave Alverson ([email protected]) or Tom Roth ([email protected]) if you haven't been located. Thanks, Hangar 25 for a nostalgic visit." From: David R. Alverson ([email protected]) City: Pendleton, SC Country: USA Date Posted:4/9/2012
"Class 72-03, We are planning a reunion in 2013 in Big Spring, TX. Anyone from Class 72-03 or anyone having information about class members please contact me with mailing address and email. We will look forward to renewing old friendships and reliving a wonderful and challenging time in our lives." From: Dan Gillaspie ([email protected]) City: Enid, OK Country: USA Date Posted:4/8/2012
"I was stationed at Webb Jan 1959 to Aug 1960 in MG10 MockUP with 331st. It was a let down transferring from 25th Fighter Naha Okinanwa. The Mission ws different. After meeting and serving with the members of the 331st, I enjoyed the tour with 331st. I am fortunate to still keep in touch with 2 members of the group I served with. I have great memories of the USAF while I served. Ernie Landsmann "
From: Ernest F Landsmann Sr City: Philadelphia Pa Country: USA ([email protected]) Date Posted:2/21/2012
"" From: Raymond Torp (rtorp) City: Houston, TX Country: USA
Date Posted:2/20/2012
"Dear Hangar 25 Air Museum I am very pleased to let you know that there is now an active movement to help keep the memory of at least one more WW2 US ARMY AIR FIELD alive. I am the co-moderator of a fairly new Facebook page that is dedicated to creating a digital record of photos, information and stories that pertain to the Carlsbad Army Air Field. This Army Air Field located at Carlsbad, New Mexico was opened in 1942 and remained active until the end of WW2 in 1945. Within the many pages of photos and stories one can clearly see a deep respect and admiration for the remarkable history and drive displayed by all who served at this WW2 Army Air Field. The Carlsbad Army Air Field was a bombardier school but later developed into a navigation school as well. The aircraft of choice was the Beechcraft AT-11 Kansan Configuration. These airplanes carried a maximum of ten ( 10 ) 100 pound practice bombs ( smoke on impact style ) and had numerous practice bombing targets located strategically throughout Eddy County. I am writing you here only to inform your organization that we, like you, are driven to preserve and share this amazing part of American History. If you have the time please visit our ongoing Facebook page. To find it simply search : Carlsbad Army Air Field Wall Facebook Your comments and or photographic sharings would be greatly appreciated. Best regards and a sincere thank you for what you and your organization are doing Bobby Lee Silliman [email protected] " From: Bobby Lee Silliman City: Mount Vernon, Illinois Country: USA ([email protected]) Date Posted:2/19/2012
"I remember being TDY to Webb AFB in 1955. Our Squadron, the 3505th Pilot Training Squadron From Greenville AFB Mississippi, was sent to Webb during the Hurricane Season so the Students could continue their training. At the time I was a Personal Equipment Specialist. " From: William Capps ([email protected]) City: Carleton, Mi Country: USA Date Posted:2/16/2012
"I was stationed at Webb AFB right out of Tech school at Shepherd AFB and assigned to 3560th FMS as one and two engine fighter mechanic. Worked the flight line as crew chief on 37's out of Alpha shack and then got promoted to Maintenance Control. I was a controller on 37 and 38 boards the last two years of service and left in 1973. I met a lot of great people back then, both pilots and mechanics. We were all under a lot of stress
with the Viet Nam situation and training foreign pilots. Many sorties and many breakdowns. Several IFE's but never lost one plane the entire time I was there. I loved the local people in Big Spring and considered staying there, but there were no jobs, so went back to Dayton, OH and moved to Scottsdale 11 years ago. Two guys I remember very well were Jesus Reyes from Guam and Ron Dahalfield, head controller. If you two are out there anywhere please email me. I was very sad when they closed Webb." From: Denny Marino ([email protected]) City: Scottsdale, AZ Country: USA Date Posted:2/12/2012
"Do any of you guys remember an IP by the name of Ronald Larson? He was there for a few years back in the late 60 I used to hear stories growing up about Big Spring Texas all the time. He is still flying today. He flies a citation out of norther Ut. I got the flying bug from him and have been flying for the airlines for 12 years. His youngest son also fly business jets. "
From: Scott Larson ([email protected]) City: Orlando florida Country: USA Date Posted:1/30/2012
"I was stationed at Webb from 1970 till Sept11, 1973. I was a Crew Chief on the T-37 's. I was on the Bravo and Charly line. I was responsible for 3 planes. I was chosen to be Crew Chief of the month three times while at Webb. I went home and married my wife on Dec. 19, 1969 and brought her back to Webb. We lived off base on 72 nd st. My daughter was born on base on Dec. 13, 1970. I am retired and my wife (same wife) and
I enjoy our family and 4 grand kids (two from our Big Spring Webb Texas daughter and two from our other daughter born later. Webb and the community of Big Spring was a great experience. We enjoyed the warm Texas hospitality. Someday I will be back to visit." From: Robert Spurr ([email protected]) City: La Habra, Ca. Country: USA Date Posted:1/26/2012
"Asigned to Webb AFB Dec 1972, NCOIC MAINTENCE PLANNING AND SCHEDULING. Col. Malcolm Ryan and later Stanley Umstead were the Wing Cmdr's while i was there. Col. Austin Bryan was the Chief of Maintenance. I retired from Webb on1 Aug 1973. I'll try to make the next reunion. Walter House, Senior Master Sergeant, (Ret)"
From: WALTER HOUSE ([email protected]) City: WICHITA KANSAS Country: USA Date Posted:1/20/2012
"Greetings from Utah. I was an Instrument Flight Simulator Instructor from 1974 thru 1976 under CMSGT Herb Immel. We trained in the old LINK system of vacuum tubes and bailing wire. I am so fortunate to find your web-site. We plan a visit soon. Thanks." From: Tom Brown ([email protected]) City: Fruitland, UT Country: USA Date Posted:1/9/2012
"I just wanted to thank all the people and pilots that have helped me with class patches from Webb AFB . They will all look so good when i get finshed with my book and website on Class Patches form Webb AFB. May be one day I will have the whole collection complete. Thanks Scott" From: Scott Nipper ([email protected]) City: Columbus Ms Country: USA Date Posted:1/7/2012 "I am interested in learning more about the 818 squadron .My dad was there in training.If anybody knew Burl Hall please let me know. thank you" City: casper,wyoming From: marty hall ([email protected]) Country: usa Date Posted:1/4/2012
"JUST WANTED TO WISH EVERYBNODY A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR IT DID SNOW WHILE I WAS THERE IN 1952 BUT NOT AS MUCH AS IT SHOWED IF I EVER GET THE CHANCE TO VISIT THE SITE I WILL IJUST WISHED I HAD NEW ABOUT IT EARIER DUANE LARSON" City: TOPEKA, Ks From: DUANE LARSON ([email protected]) Country: USA Date Posted:12/19/2011
" Interested in all flight and WWII aviation related information. Great site and thanks for being here. God bless all troops and "flaps up"" City: Gilmer,Texas From: Wayne Jones ([email protected]) Country: U.S.A. Date Posted:12/3/2011
"I was born at the old hospital and my father served ay webb he is passed away now " City: San Antonio From: calvin fletcher ([email protected]) Country: usa Date Posted:11/29/2011
"I WAS THE ASSIGNMENT NCO WHO WENT RANDOLPH AND GOT ALL OF THE ASSIGNMENTS AND PROCESSED EVERYONE OUT WHEN THE BASE CLOSED. CAPT WANDA WOODS AND CMST LEONARD GAGNE WERE MY OIC AND NCOIC PRIOR TO THEIR LEAVING. I WAS LEFT THERE ALL ALONE EXCEPT FOR MSGT OUELETTE WHO WAS WAITING AROUND FOR HIS RET. DATE . I LEFT IN
EARLY JAN 1978 A WENT TO KESSLER MS. WEBB AFB IS THE LAST PLACE THAT I REENLISTED IN THE AF. THE PEOPLE IN BIG SPRING TX AND ALL THE ONES THAT I MET AT WEBB WILL ALWAYS BE OF GOOD MEMORIES." City: norton virginia From: gerald matheison ([email protected]) Country: US Date Posted:11/26/2011
"I enjoyed your web site. I was stationed at Webb AFB in 1955. I have a year book that was made that year. Do you have one? If not let me know and I will send mine to you. C.R. Pinkerton" City: Stone Mountain, GA From: Charles R. Pinkerton ([email protected]) Country: USA Date Posted:11/25/2011
"Yesterday we lost one of our own. Gene "Sunshine" Johnson bid us farewell. Sunshine was a T-37 instructor during the mid 1960's. I was his student in 66F and actually received an e-mail from him the day before his passing. He had stayed in contact with several in 66F. To his family, friends, former students, and fellow pilots :" Oh, I have slipped the surly bonds of earth...... Put out my hand, and touched the face of God"
HIGHFLIGHT. So long my friend, so long." City: Wausau, WI From: Robert Petersen Country: USA Date Posted:11/22/2011
"Webb was my 1st permanent station after basic and tech school in early 76 and was the acting base Veternarian and an A1C until I left there with less then 50 people still there. I got stationed at Chanute which was put up for closure and then later closed. I still have friends that I met in the community. I will never forget the dust storms. I never got any recognition for what I did due to having a civilian supervisor. "
City: Rantoul, Illinois From: Kai Kulmala MSgt Res Retired ([email protected]) Country: USA Date Posted:10/13/2011
"It was my honor to help with the Renunion 2011 this year and I met so many nice people. They were so excited about all the things we had planned for them and stated they really had a good time at all the events. We even had a sand storm to welcome them back to west texas and then washed it off with a good rain. Welcome back home to all of you and we were happy to have you and your guest with us for the weekend.
Write us and let us know your comments. Sherry Hodnett Presidnet of Hanger 25 big spring, Texas" City: Big spring,Texas From: Sherry Hodnett ([email protected]) Country: United states Date Posted:10/10/2011
"I was in the 71-05 class at Webb. Would like to hear from any of my friends. Graduated from Sq 8 at OTS, Lackland AFB before going to Webb." City: Ville Platte, La From: Ronnie Fontenot ([email protected]) Country: US Date Posted:10/3/2011
"Aug 67-Aug68, Class 69-01. 3560th UPTS. I remember pool games above the dining hall, cruising the Wagon Wheel Drive-in restaurant and chicken fried steak at the Star Cafe. " City: Universal City, Tx From: Robert (Bob) Draper ([email protected]) 78148 Country:USA Date Posted:9/27/2011
"i realized i made a mistake as to when i was down there it war from august 1952 till may 1953 not what i
original said bye " City: TOPEKA, Ks From: Duane LARSON ([email protected]) Country: USA Date Posted:9/26/2011
"Graduating with my class of 71-06 ended one of the best years of my life, and started the rest of my life in aviation. My friwnd Tim Krull tipped me off about the Webb AFB reunion next month. Great idea and if I can find a flying pig, I'll be there. " City: Kailua From: Rob Caveney ([email protected]) Country: United States Date Posted:9/12/2011
"I was stationed at WAFB from 1963-1966. My duty location was WAFB Control tower as a shift supervisor. I was FAA Senior rated in control tower and rapcon. The student squadrons at that time consisted of T-37s and T-38s (T-33s were being phased out) Tactical aircraft were F104s stationed on the south side of the base. I enjoyed my tour of duty at WAFB. And met some wonderful people on and off base. I worked part time for
radio staion KBYG as a radio announcer in Big Springs. From WAFB I went to DaNang Air Base Viet Nam, then to Upper Heyford,England. I retired from the USAF in 1976 at Offutt AFB NE as a MSgt, - Master Air Traffic Controller - First Sergeant. Went to college and received a BA in Business from Bellevue University, Ne, then to Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Universiy for a Master of Aeronautical Science in 2002." City: Carefree, AZ 85377- From: William D. Hamilton, Jr. ([email protected]) 3693 Country: USA Date Posted:9/9/2011
"I've always wanted to go back to Big Spring! I was born here at the base hospital! " City: Springfield, ILLinois From: Lillian Ruth Hadden Fulks ([email protected]) Country:Sangamon Date Posted:9/1/2011
"I arrived at Webb AFB on June the 16 1957 right out of Tech school, and left in Jan. 1961. Was assigned to the 3561st Flt. Line Maint. Sq.I was a crew chief on T-33. Had a great time in Big Spring, made a lot of good friends. Was lucky to get my aircraft picked to go to Egland AFB for a fire power show and our aircraft flew VIPs.I was at the reunion in 09, but not a lot of old crew chiefs there.If any one has contact with Bob Martin, L.
Morehouse or C. Long please pass this along and let them know that "footsie" is still alive and kicking. God bless all our service men and woman." City: Castro Valley From: James Edwards ([email protected]) California Country:USA Date Posted:8/30/2011
"Hope to stop by October 5th on way to CAF Air Show at Midland. Will be enroute from Dyess AFB Linear Air Park." From: Follow Me-Aircraft Marshallers Joe McDermott (joe@marshall- City: Dublin follow.me ) Country: Ireland Homepage: http://www.marshall-follow.me Date Posted:8/30/2011
" I WAS STATIONED THERE FROM AUGUST 1951 TILL MAY 1052 I WAS A CLERKTYPIST AND WAS ASSIGNED IN GETTING THE RECORDS OF STUDENT PIOLTS FILL OUT PROPERTLY AND ALSO WORKED IN THE OFFICERS CLUB BAR I WAS ENJOYING THE PLACE UNTIL I WAS TOLD TO TRAIN A A/1C AND A STAFFSERGERANT MY WORK AND NEITHER ONE SEENED TO CARE I LEFT AS SOON
AS I COULD GET OUT OF THERE THAT WAS A LONG TIME AGO AND I WISH I COULD REMENBER SOME OF THE STUDENTS NAME WHEN I LEFT I WENT TO CALIF TO BE SHIPPED OUT TO OKINAWA WHILE WAITING I MET SOME OF THE STUDENTS OUT THERE I DID NOT STAY IN THE AIRFORCE I WAS HURT ON OKINAWA AND IT DID NOT REALLY AFECT ME TILL ABOUT 12 YEARS AGO GOD BLESS TO ALL DUANE LARSON" City: TOPEKA, Ks From: Duane Larson ([email protected]) Country: USA Date Posted:8/30/2011
"Arrived at Big Spring AFB in Jan 1952 to open up motor pool. Left for Korea Oct 1952. Wish I had Pix's, the motor pool was on the left as you entered the main gate and the maintaince shop was an old farm equipment shed. Those were the days. If anyone remembers the Perimiter bus that ran, I drove it most mornings. See you in Oct.2011."
City: Indian Rocks Beach From: Donald (Don) Cosper ([email protected]) Country: usa Date Posted:8/26/2011 "I was assigned to the 3560th Transportation Sgd. from October 1957 to August 1961. Have been back to Webb a few times, but not to a reunion. I am really hoping to see at least a couple of my old buddies there. I had great times at Webb and also in Big Spring. I met a lot of great people there. I have been trying to locate Jack (John) Bryson, Bobby Muchow and Charles Burton who all served with me, but to no avail. If anyone has
any knowledge of these gentlemen, please contact me. A/2C Ken Edwards" City: Corsicana, TX From: Kenneth Edwards ([email protected]) Country: USA Date Posted:8/21/2011
"Went to Webb right out of tech school (June '74 - July '77). Assigned to 78FMS instrument shop. It took many years for me to realize how good I had it at Webb. Will never forget the friendly folks, dust storms and, oh yes, the relentless freezing winter wind on the flightline during swing shift. Many fond memories." City: La Vernia, TX From: Don Brown ([email protected]) Country: USA Date Posted:8/21/2011
"I'm looking forward to seeing Big Spring for the first time since graduation in 1965. Thanks for all your work." From: Ronald Friesz ([email protected]) City: Sparta TN Country: usa
Date Posted:8/19/2011
"I had a good tour of duty as Flight Chief, T-38s, Golf Flight, at Webb AFB from 1968 thru 1971. Our flight shack was next to Hangar 25. I have a picture of that hangar after it became an abandoned ghost. Very sad." City: Bakersfield, California From: Earl Dodson ([email protected]) Country: USA Date Posted:8/19/2011
"I have pictures somewhere, but would have a hard time finding them. I was stationed there from March 1960 until November 1963, my oldest daughter was born at the base hospital. It was a fun time. " City: Cumming, GA From: John aka (Jack) Clunen ([email protected]) Country: USA Date Posted:8/9/2011
"" City: robinson, illinois From: gerry king ([email protected]) Country: usa Date Posted:7/26/2011
"My dad was stationed at Webb AFB in the late fifties and was in charge of the base photo lab. " City: Bastrop, TX From: Richard Hutchins ([email protected]) Country: US Date Posted:7/16/2011
"Hi, I was a foreign student of class 75-07 Nicaraguan second Lt sent to USAF for undergraduated pilot training (T37) at Webb AFB during 1974-1975. Unfortunately I forgot the first names of my instructors but anyway I wish the best to back then, Lt. Layton and Lt. Abbot. Will like to hear from anyone from my class or promotion." City: San Francisco, CA From: Jose AGUIRRE ([email protected]) Country: USA
Date Posted:7/15/2011
"" City: Granbury, Tx From: Ray Lawlis ([email protected]) Country: U.S.A. Date Posted:6/24/2011
"Does anyone know of anybody on post dock, hangar T75 in late 50 or early 60's." City: collinsville ok From: Gene Bippus (gene bippus@ g mail) Country: usa Date Posted:6/15/2011
"Came aboard straight out of basic training as a public affairs airman in April '72 when Webb's host unit was the 3560th Pilot Training Wing; converted to 78th Flying Training Wing in '73 (?). Served under Col. Ralph Liotta and Col. Stanley Umstead, both fine officers. Webb was a tidy, busy base in the early '70s. My main memories include: the prairie dog colony on the airfield; west Texas sunsets; watching a tornado approach
from the southwest until it lifted just before it reached the base fence; "Northers" in the winter; and the wonderful, warm people of Big Spring. My oldest son, Paul, was born at Memorial Hospital." City: Sumter, SC From: Robert Sexton Country: USA Date Posted:5/16/2011
"Went from Marianna Florida to Big Springs in late 1955. Set a record for low fuel landing in a T-Bird--flamed out at the end of the runway. Lots of fun!" City: The Villages, FL From: George Weisbecker ([email protected]) Country: United States Date Posted:5/9/2011
"My wife Jan and I were stationed at Webb in '72 & '73. We were the first husband and wife Air Traffic Controllers for the 2050th Comm. Squadron. Jan worked in the tower and I was in radar. We were also the first couple to re-inlist at Webb. We met while attending tech school at Biloxi, MS." City: Dallas, TX From: Frank Eastman ([email protected]) Country: United States Date Posted:5/7/2011
"I was at Webb from 66-70,,3560th FMS,,jet mechanic worked out of T-1,, if my memory is correct. I was wondering if anyone has pics from those years that you could either post here or send to me as I have none from that time period,,,thanks. I retired from the Pila Fire Dept as a Lieut in 2006 after 36 1/2 years" From: Bill Kinsley ([email protected]) City: Phila Country: Pa
Date Posted:5/6/2011
"My dad, MSgt Raymond A. White, USAF, Retired, was stationed at Webb AFB from 1968 to 1972. He was assigned to the CBPO as he was a 73270. We live on Dow Drive in base housing and I delivered the base newspaper, The Prairie Pilot, I attended elementary schoo though high school there and loved it. We left Webb and went to McCoy AFB,Fl and then Blytheville AFB, AR, before my dad called it a career. My mom and
dad bought a house in a retirement community in Haines City, FL, and have been living there since 2000. Unfortunately, my mom passed away in May 2009 the day after Mother's Day. My dad is 79 now and doing well. I followed my father's footsteps and went into the Air Force in January 1976 as a 732X0, military personnelist, and retired as a Master Sergeant in February 1997, So I guess I am the proverbial follow-in-my- father's footstep. Will be at the 2011 reunion. Sincerely, George G. White, MSgt, USAF, Retired" City: Los Lunas, NN From: George White ([email protected]) Country: United States Date Posted:4/23/2011
"I would like to start off here by sayeing I was born at the old hospital 1965 My father Charles d fletcher was a young airman first duty assignement. Well now I am a retired us navy engineman chief a DESERT STORM VETERAN WELL my father passed away in 91 HE IS BURIED AT Fort Richerdson Military Cemetary Anchorage Alaska. My grandmother had a house along the highway and alot of my family roots are from BIG
SPRINGS ODESSA MIDLAND AREA well hope someone reads this I am happy to know my fathers first duty station is still remmbered My father retired as a E-5 in 74 or 75 well TAKE CARE ANCHORS AWAY FARE WINDS AND FOLLOWING SEAS" City: SAN ANTONIO TEXAS From: Calvin fletcher ([email protected]) Country: USA Homepage: http:// Date Posted:4/14/2011
"Went to Webb AfB in 1957 and was assigned to the 61st. FLM Sq,. Worked Post Dock and Flt. Status at T-25 and T44 thru 1964. Left and went to Alaska. Subsequently went to Takhli Thailand and hooked up with and Old Friend :Gene Bippus" on a 3 day R&R. Lost track of him until several days ago while reviewing this Site. Have not been able to get in touch ( e-mail addy doesn't work ) Gene (or any other old Friend) ... give me a
shout!!" City: Plano, Texas From: Bill Hall ([email protected]) Country: USA Date Posted:3/26/2011
"i do have 2 pictures that were taken back in 1974 of my self and one of my brothers at the old webb afb1" City: watertown new york From: ron delosh ([email protected]) Country: usa Date Posted:3/22/2011
"I was a graduate of Reese Class 62B and would like any information re; reunions , classmates, etc. S Flint" City: Columbus From: Sandy Flint ([email protected]) Country: United States Date Posted:3/21/2011
"I was a student from IIAF "Imperial Iranian Air Force" Class of 1977 -7709- If you remember just email me. Hope all is well with all the pilots and thier Families.. " City: Denver, CO From: Abbas PHS Tehrani ([email protected]) Country: USA Date Posted:3/20/2011
"I spent from Jan 1975 to August 1977 on the rock. I was assigned to Golf Flight. Made six mths early buck and runman in the T-38. I was taught by the Goat roper, Alton Taylor. Life was very interesting on Webb. Wing covers and hanger the jets when the weather changed. Tow man on the tug or Brake rider. Also worked in Maintenance control where Cheese and crackers were a common site. Helped on the bicenten bird for 1976.
Got a Certificate for being in the service on the nations birthday. Grew to be a man under the dust covered snow falls. Still looking for all the KZ 900 and LTD 900 riders I spent my time with. Steve Simpson where r u. Charlie Nahoekaka been a long time. Minot TDYs. Never got used to that. Went to the museum this past week. Plan to dig up the base photos and stuff sitting in my storage and send it there to be viewed and some may remember when they see it all. Love the site and Hanger work. I do believe that I swept that hanger many times in my past. Deputy James Beck. San Patricio County Sheriffs Office." City: Sinton Texas From: James Beck ([email protected]) Country: usa Date Posted:3/16/2011
"I was assisgned to Webb from June 1952 until August 1955. My last durty was First Sergeant Hq Sq, 3560th M&S Group. Prior to that I served within the Group Headquarters in charge of Personnel and as Chief Clerk in the the Mtr Veh Sq. Many Happy times. Played saftball and basketball for the Mtr Veh Sq." City: Oriskany, New York From: Donald Rothdiener ([email protected]) Country: USA Date Posted:3/10/2011
"I was at webb 1955 to 60 .iwas in post dock an test section hanger 75" City: Owasso ok From: Gene Bippus (gene bippus @ g mail) Country: usa Date Posted:3/8/2011
"I don't remember much about Big Spring, although I was born there. My dad was in the 365th Headquarters and Headquarters Company. I have a fairly long picture that unit that was in my Dad's possession until he passed away. My dad was Charles E. Bacus. H served at Rougham USAAF from March to 1945 until shortly after VE day. I did manage to get back to Big Spring in 1997. My wife and I went to El Paso for the Sun Bowl,
which the Hawkeyes unfortunately lost. But we did go to the AF base. I do have lots of pictures of people I do not know from my Dad's time at Big Spring. " City: Iowa City From: Richard Bacus ([email protected]) Country: Iowa Date Posted:2/27/2011
"It's been along time. Some of my best memories of my teens was when Dad was CO of the 339th, 55-57." City: Warrenton Va. From: Bryant Yeck Anderson Jr. ([email protected]) Country: USA Date Posted:2/12/2011
"Graduated Class 72-09 .... Visited Hanger 25. Good job, nice airplanes... We need to have a 40 year reunion ." City: Kilgore, Texas 75662 From: Charlie Hale ([email protected]) Country: USA Date Posted:2/9/2011
"I was a member of UPT Class 69-08 "H" Class. The last of the 69s. I received my wings on June 20, 1969. After UPT I served in Viet Nam in C-47 aircraft. Later I went on to fly a Convair T-29, Boeing T-43, Lockheed Jet Star VC-140 and a VC-6 B-90 King Air for the USAF. I left the Air Force in 1977 to fly for Southwest Airlines. I later worked for the USAF Academy and retired as a reserve LtCol in 1998. I retired from Southwest
Airline in 2006. My flying passion these days is a PA-18 150 Piper Super Cub, set up for bush operation. I have only been back to Webb one time since UPT and that was a brief stop on a USAF cross country. I have many fond memories of Webb AFB and Big Spring TX and i look forward to a future visit. " City: Breckenridge, CO From: Gerald Bradley ([email protected]) Country: USA Date Posted:2/7/2011
"Served at Webb AFB 1970-late 1972, when reassigned to Goose AB, Labrador. Assigned to the 78th FTW." City: Jefferson City, From: Larry McDonald ([email protected]) Missouri Country: USA Date Posted:2/4/2011
"I was a 17 Yr-Old Cop at Webb 74-75. All my peers were NAM Vets and they were wild and crazy no holds barred. The people there were very patient with me and my youthfullness. I unfortunatly suffered a major motorcycle accident and was transported to Midland memorial where a doctor who had served in NAM put me back together, then i was airlifted to Wilford Hall to recover never to return. 2 friends Wayne ROACH & Lee
RODGERS would make the 60 mi drive to Midland Memorial to visit, then they started to car-pool and eventually marry-all my fault-Ha! The girl I was most fond of I did lookup once and found she had married with 5 kids-Elsa Hernandez and her family were great to me, I miss the town and base. i'm still working for the DOD at a base closing in 2011. ONIZUKA AFS will soon be in the history books too. " City: santa Clara, ca From: Russell Nagle ([email protected]) Country: USA Date Posted:1/23/2011
""I enjoyed the 2009 Webb Reunion and would like to share some ideas for locating former classmates/fellow service members for future reunions. A class or unit reunion can fit in very nicely with a Hangar 25 Museum Webb Reunion. First, you need a list of names, from yearbooks or orders. Databases today sometimes are very strictly First Name, Middle Initial, and Last Name. In 1963 I was officially 2/Lt Lloyd L. Boles, but my friends knew me as Logan…and I am almost always found today as Logan. I use an excel spreadsheet to keep my class information. The spreadsheet can be emailed or printed and mailed to folks who don’t have computer access. Several resources are available to locate people. On the internet, anywho.com and whitepages.com yield good results. Active pilots may be found on landings.com or even the FAA web site. Ten years ago, USAA was very helpful. As I recall, we sent our reunion letter to USAA along with a list of names. If the classmate was a customer, USAA mailed our class letter and their cover letter explaining the forwarded reunion information. Finally, many classmates have kept in touch with a few folks, so each person you find may have more information. Knowing state and approximate city location will help with internet searches. Email will be the easiest and cheapest way to connect, but expect to use your telephone and the U S Mail. We found all but one classmate and that guy washed back to our class late in our year. We lost a few in Viet Nam and now the “deceased list” is growing. Not everyone is interested in reunions and some folks have health or financial issues. We have had three reunions and only about half ever show up. In the final analysis, those who want to and can will come; those who don’t want to or can’t won’t come. "" City: Tiburon, CA From: Logan Boles ([email protected]) Country: USA Date Posted:1/22/2011
"im trying to find barry dawkins.. he was at webb 1966 into 1967.. his stick mate was bob tucci. i have a pic podted of the both in honor of tucci who body is being returned 1/11/11.. jim hyde instructor" City: coleman, tx From: jim hyde ([email protected]) Country: usa Date Posted:1/12/2011
"Hello my father was in class 71-05 his name was Bill Nipper. . I am in the process of writing a book on Webb class patches and was wondering if anybody had any extras of your class patches or any other Webb patches. I would love to have them to put in my collection and in the book. Im trying to keep the history of Webb AFB alive and what the class patches mean to the pilots. Thanks for everything to all yall. .Thanks Scott Nipper"
City: Columbus Ms From: Scott Nipper ([email protected]) Country: USA Date Posted:12/26/2010
"bob werner wrote,,,"I was stationed at webb 1966-1970 at the T38 pe hanger I was the second shift
supervisor" I was also at Webb from 66-70,,worked at T-2 (I think it was the hangar name) removing fixing and re-installing engines on T-37 and T-38's,,was a troubleshooter for about a year prior to my discharge. " From: Bill Kinsley ([email protected]) City: Phila Country: Pa Date Posted:12/21/2010
"UPT Class 73-03. Arrived September 1971 in my blue Ford Maverick. I lived in a trailer court off Farm Road 700. Most vivid memories are the great times at the O'Club and riding dirt bikes in the desert. Big Spring was a military friendly community that really supported the troops. I believe the only time I marched in my 33 year AF career (other than OTS) was a parade down main street in Big Springs. I still have my yearbook and dust it off to take a look every once and awhile. Boy - it seems like a long time ago." City: North Las Vegas, NV From: Norm Kohn ([email protected]) 89084 Country:USA Date Posted:12/21/2010
"I was stationed at webb 1966-1970 at the T38 pe hanger I was the second shift supervisor" City: Elizabeth Pa From: bob werner ([email protected]) Country: usa Date Posted:12/18/2010
"My Dad, Dick Sullivan, was stationed at Webb in 64-65 I think. He was in the 331 FIS and flew F-104's. He would love this site, and I'm sure he has photos and memories to share. That is his contact info I used to sign in." City: Republic, MO From: Richard (Sully) Sullivan ([email protected]) Country: USA Date Posted:12/15/2010
"My dad was tower chief here after returning to the US from Madrid. We were here from 1964-1966. I went to Goliad Jr. High. I loved Big Spring and the wonderful summer days and nights spent in the pool or running around between base housing playing hide n seek or ground Marco Polo in the dark. Oh, yeah - and discovering boys! Sorry I was so mean Mrs Halverson and Hotchkiss... "
City: Houston TX From: Melanie Pearson Barrett ([email protected]) Country: USA Date Posted:12/5/2010
"i WAS STATIONED AT WEBB FROM DECEMBER 1965 THROUGH JULY 1967. i WORKED ACCROSS THE BASE AT THE 331ST FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQUADRON ALERT HANGER. THERE I MET SEVERAL GREAT PILOTS, AND IF THEY HAD AN EMPTY SEAT YOU GOT TO RIDE. I USED TO HAVE A LOT OF PICTURES FROM THERE, BUT SADLY NOW ALL I CAN COME UP WITH IS THREE. ONE IS ME STANDING BESIDE OUR CHASE PLANE (T-38), ANOTHER IS OUR COMMANDER COLONEL SHAREK
AND SGT. PETERS, MY LINE CHIEF CONGRATULATING HIM ON A JOB WELL DONE AFTER GUNNERY PRACTICE AND I.G. INSPECTION IN FRONT OR A "A" MODEL 104. THE LAST IS OUR "B" MODEL ON THE FLIGHT LINE BEFORE A FLIGHT. ANYONE WANT TO COMMUNICATE FEEL FREE." City: DALLAS, TEXAS From: LAWRENCE THOMPSON ([email protected]) Country: USA Date Posted:12/2/2010 "Stationed at Webb AFB 72-73. Worked in Field Maintenance Squadron for First Sargeant Yogi Bair." City: berkeley springs,wv From: pete faith ([email protected]) Country: usa Date Posted:11/28/2010
"Hello, This is nice the way everyone keeps in touch. My first cousin Lawrence A. Walker was in the AF for 20+ years or so. He was a Medic the last I knew of and stationed in TX, USA. His first wife was named Jeannie from Boston. Our Aunt Ruth said he re-married back in the 80`s apprx. Sincerely, Barbara PS/ Larry also served in the Navy during the Korean War"
City: Chatsworth, CA From: Barbara Walker-Flores ([email protected]) Country: USA Date Posted:11/24/2010
"My uncle was a cadet in Class 52-F and graduated from Webb in September 1952. He arrived right before the name was changed from Big Spring AFB to Webb AFB. At the time, the base was being modernized and not all of the building were finished when his class arrived. There was a drought going on at the time and even though brand-new coolers were installed in the barracks, the student pilots weren't allowed to turn them on. Neither
were they allowed to wash their cars. My uncle got to fly the T-33A while at Webb and loved every minute of it. After graduating from Webb, he went on to fighter pilot school, then to Korea. Unfortunately, he never made it back home. He was listed as MIA." City: Bakersfield, CA From: Jim Escalle ([email protected]) Country: USA Homepage: http://unforgottenhero.blogspot.com Date Posted:11/14/2010
"I was in class 67-E at Webb AFB. I retired from Delta Air Lines after 30 years and am living on Maui. I remember a lot of guys, but, have not kept in touch with any of them." City: Haiku, Hawaii From: Robert (Bob) Fulkerson ([email protected]) Country: United States Date Posted:10/26/2010
"Class 72-06, had a great year, wonderful memories, thanks." City: Raleigh, NC From: Tim Krull ([email protected]) Country: USA Date Posted:10/23/2010
"I was just a military brat. But, I got memories of this base, and this hanger. since 1965. Dad trained here in the sixties, on the T-38's, and went to Vietnam sometime afterwards. He's got a picture of himself, in that very hanger, posing with his plane. Wish I had it now to give you on this site. It had the back wall of the hanger in view, with him kneeling in front of his plane, with his helmet. We came back here to visit the site in the late
seventies with a small airplane we had in the family, when we were stationed at Bergstrom AFB, before my dad retired. Lots of memories, and ghosts here, my dad said. He was the sole remaining member of his squadron. All the people he trained with were dead at that point. I became a truck driver years later, and drove for Dick Simon Trucking, out of Salt Lake City, UT. This hanger was a mess, when I came here in the '90's to pick up Coca Cola loads. I sat out in the tarmac, with my big truck, and took pictures of the base, and remembered how it was, when I was a kid. I was appalled at what happened to this old hanger. Windows all busted out, garbage all inside. It was a mess. I was sad to report this to my dad, on how this place was disrespected. Now, I see you have brought new life to the old. I took the picture of the hanger, when I first noticed it was restored, in the ninties. I didn't know it was to be a museum. Thought some fat cat beat me to the idea of restoring it, to keep nice old airplanes in it. I love to restore cars myself. My dad loves the planes. I was glad to see this. It couldn't happened to a better place. To respect those who have served the military. Thanks for it, from a military brat. I cannot drive anymore. And, I have only just noticed that this is a museum on the internet. I still look up Big Spring, once in a while. I am glad you teach the young about flying too. Thanks again. Yours, Edward W. Jackson" From: Edward Jackson ([email protected]) City: Laquey Country: USA Date Posted:10/20/2010
"I was stateioned at Webb in 1966, right out of tech school in the radio shop. Left there for Otis, MA and then off to Tuy Hoa, Viet Nam from '68-'69 when I got out. Great memories of plugging into the student side of a T- 37 or T-38 with a bad radio, and reaching down and turning it on. Trying to remember names, Mr. Meshack? John Nolan fellow airman, and a TSgt who drove a red chevy."
City: La Crescent, MN From: J Peter Petersilie ([email protected]) Country: USA Date Posted:10/18/2010
" I was stationed at Webb ( 3560 FMS ) as an engine mechanic from Dec. 64 through Jun 68. Also, my father- in-law, Lee Lawdermilk, a lifetime resident of Big Spring, worked as a construction foreman when the origional hanger 25 was being built.. Sure would like to know what became of the guys who worked in T19 and T1 " City: Peoria, Il From: Charles Veal ([email protected]) Country: U.S.A. Date Posted:10/15/2010
"I was at webb from 57 to61 I had one of the best times of my life made some everlasting freinds.was at the2009 reunion. Had visted before in2006 The town was't lively like it was in earley 60's .Hope to go back in the near future." City: durham nc From: larry stephenson ([email protected]) Country: durham Date Posted:10/10/2010
"Saw the mention of Midland and it reminded my of a solo flight towards the end of training. Had completed all the flight checks and was killing time getting in some needed flight time shooting landings. While on the extended downwind, Webb was hit by a sudden sand storm, and myself and others were diverted to Midland. I then experience a Tacan failure and was getting headings from a controller. Got lined up and after the pitch
was told they did not see me. What the heck! I went around. I was again vectored back to this same runway and during the 2nd approach the emergency fuel light came on. Again they could not see me. I then realized there were no T-38's parked at this airstrip (there should have been some). I declared emergency fuel and was again vectored to the same runway. I told them I was landing - HERE. They then gave me a different heading and I saw another runway and executed a straight-in which was not allowed by students flying solo. It was that low fuel thing. Nice landing and a few weeks later graduated in 66F. They had been vectoring me to Midland Air Park which is about 10 miles from Midland Field. The good old days. I believe the controller was taken to a back hanger and shot. lol" City: Wausau, WI From: Robert Petersen ([email protected]) Country: USA Date Posted:10/9/2010
"This site has .pdf copies of a number of WW II books, mostly yearbooks. Number 21, 51 and 107 are yearbooks for classes 43-6, 43-11, 43-18 and 43-15B, Big Spring. Number 25 is a Midland yearbook. http://www.aafcollection.info/items/list.php#nogo" City: tiburon, CA From: Logan Boles ([email protected]) Country: USA Date Posted:10/8/2010
"Had a great time (not really) but did meet some really really good people staitioned their from 1975 to 1978 in the CE Orderly Room, all of the local people who worked in CE were awesome, along with the Military also, played on the CE Softball team 3 years, the Base Team one year, it was a very important time of my live, would not trade it in for anything, there wasn't much to do there but you could find things if you looked hard enough. I
was good friends with the Deleon Family, John Hughes, a bunch more guys in the fire dept." City: Melbourne, FL From: James Lambert ([email protected]) Country: USA Date Posted:9/18/2010
"My Dad, CMSgt. James Carothers, was stationed at Webb from 1969 through1972, when he retired. Although we only returned to Big Spring once, he told me many times how much he enjoyed Webb and the people of Big Spring. If any of you remember him, you know how active he was in both the Air Force and local communities. Dad's been gone for a while now, but he would have been quite proud and impressed with this facility. For him,
I thank you for it, and I would love to hear from anyone reading this who knew either Dad or me (I graduated from BSHS in '72 and would love to come back for a reunion someday, and I wouldn't miss the Hangars...maybe 2012?). " From: Mike Carothers ([email protected]) City: Tallahassee, FL Country: USA Date Posted:9/18/2010
"I was stationed at Webb from 1972-1976 when initially I was a 2nd LT and was the Avionics Maintenance Officer. When I departed I was a Captain and had just been the Field Maintenance Squadron Commander (the 78th, I believe). I had decided to resign from active duty and returned home to Virginia with my daughter who was born in Big Spring and my lovely wife. Today, my wife and I have three daughters and 8 grandchildren. I
have many, many fond memories of the great people living in town (I was in the Lions Club)and the civilian force that helped keep our mission on track (I was lead of the government team that would work on the AFGE union ambitions to better their lives). I used to live at 1512 Stadium Avenue and rented this house from Rick Campbell who was in charge of the Avionics Shop." City: Oak Hill, Virginia From: Keith Simmons ([email protected]) Country: USA Date Posted:9/16/2010
"My name is Kim E. Birkett, the son of John E. "Jack" and Roberta Birkett.. Looking for any information on my dad and mom and perhaps a street address where we lived. Many memories from a 5 year old boy still remain, the giant xmas tree, the kindergarten and bowling alley, the Thunderbird shows, but some cannot be recalled. Any /all info, phots, links would be welcome. Feel free to contact me at my email address."
City: GREENSBORO From: KIM BIRLETT ([email protected]) Country: GA Date Posted:8/30/2010
" i was working in hanger 25 in early 1960s on T37." City: bucanan mich From: robert petzold ([email protected]) Country: u.s.a. Date Posted:8/27/2010
"I was a T-37 IP at Webb from March, 1965 to Nov,1968, My daughter Kelli was born at Webb AFB hospital in 1965. I left Webb to become a TWA pilot and have been retired for quite a few years now. Always interested in any reunions that I might be apart of. Enjoyed the web site. " From: Jack Zygner ([email protected]) City: Clio,CA Country: USA Date Posted:8/15/2010
"I was stationed at Webb AFB from 74-77 as a Ground Power Equipment Repairman. I have been back twice since the base closed to see how things ended up. During my entire time at Webb I worked out of Hanger T-44 and was estatic to see that it had been salvaged for this great purpose. One of my fondest memories at Webb was being honored with Airman of the month award and getting to fly in a T-37. I'm going to have to look
through my old photos to see what pictures I have of the hanger during the time I served and post them. Currently I am an electrical engineer working with Nuclear Aircraft Carriers." City: Smithfield, Virginia From: Larry McLaughlin ([email protected]) Country: USA Date Posted:7/23/2010
"I was stationed at Webb AFB from April 73-Sept 74. I was a Security Policeman. I remember the hot sun beating on you as you stood at the Main Gate and South Gate during the summer. SSgt Kinne and Msgt Howard come to mind. I was selected Airman of the Month and in October 73 did a secret (at the time) TDY to Lajes Field in the Azores during the Yom Kippor War between Israel and Eygpt. Remmember all the good
times at the NCO Club and the parties out at the golf course. I remember all the P/U trucks in town and all the looks from driving my Austin Healy from PA. The crazy times at Denny's and lot of friends I wish I could get in touch with again. Can't forget when the twister came through and took the South gate with a cop in it for a ride around base housing. Any one who may remmember me during this time give me shout if you like. " From: Kim Emes ([email protected]) City: Hamburg Country: PA Date Posted:7/23/2010 "I was class of 1963. catch you guys" From: Johnson Okolo-Mugu ([email protected]) City: Atlanta Country: Usa
Date Posted:7/22/2010
"My brother, Capt Alan R. Trent, was at Webb AFB in the 60's and was sent to Vietnam in 1969. His F-4 phantom jet was shot down in 1970 over Cambodia, and has been MIA ever since. I discovered today that a friend of his purchased a plaque for him at Hangar 25. I hope that one day I can view it in person. Thanks to all whose names are on this wall, and to those who gave their lives for our freedom."
From: Jan Reger City: Forest, VA Country: USA ([email protected]) Date Posted:7/14/2010
"My father, SSGT Earl M. Higdon, was stationed there at Webb AFB from 1962 (?) to 1965 before he was transferred to Bitburg AFB, Germany. He was a Aircraft Mechanic, however I was very young when he was there and cannot tell you the unit. My middle sister, Meri Jo, was born at the base hospital in 1964. Some of my memories of Webb is witnessing the landing of the Goodyear Blimp, watching fireworks on various 4th of July
celebrations, an Air Show held at the base (I think in 1965) and getting hair cuts at the base barber shop. Along with my father and myself, my mother Barbara, brother Greg and sister Carrie, as well as being joined by Meri Jo in '64. After leaving Big Springs he spent another 6 years, retiring in 1971 after serving for 1 year at U-Tapao AFB. Thailand during Vietnam. He and my mother had 2 more children. Earl Higdon died June 1, 2003 in Water Valley, Mississippi." City: Rockford, Illinois Country: United States of From: Jeff Higdon ([email protected]) America Homepage: http://jeffhigdon.info Date Posted:7/12/2010
" Thanks for your service. " From: Steve Rodgers ([email protected]) City: Brooklyn Country: USA
Date Posted:7/8/2010
"i was there for over 2 yrs . love to coom see agian " City: 13261 coveney. buchanan.mi From: robert petzold Country: berrien Date Posted:6/29/2010
"Class 60 E. Trying to find a picture of the main gate at Webb. Great site." From: John Berry ([email protected]) City: Gold Canyon, AZ Country: USA
Date Posted:6/26/2010
"I would like to make contact with Patrick Berkley, an airman stationed at Webb AFB between 1964-1966. " From: Linda Appleton ([email protected]) City: Big Spring, Texas Country: USA
Date Posted:6/16/2010
"To all the ground crews who were stationed at Big Spring AAF and later Webb afb. Our group is dedicated to the preservation of the ground crews in the AAF and AF, we will be doing displays and such with Hangar 25 so keep an eye out for us and come tell your story. I can be contacted via e mail or Contact the museum director." From: Scott Dunkirk ([email protected]) City: Phoenix, AZ Country: USA Date Posted:5/27/2010
"ATTENTION UPT CLASS OF 72-09. I am interested in organizing a class reunion in 2012 at Hangar 25 in Big Spring, TX to commemorate our 40th anniversary. Is anyone else interested?? I would like to contact every classmate so would appreciate your contact information and those of our class that you may have. Thanks. David Wolf"
From: David Wolf ([email protected]) City: El Paso, TX Country: USA Date Posted:5/22/2010
"I was assigned to the 331'st FIS from 1961-'65 as a Mechanical Accessory and Equipment Repmn. I really grew up there. One person I miss is Bill Sharp. When I finally got discharged it hit me while on the bus on the way out, and actually cried for all the friends I would miss. I got into the aircraft assembly business and worked on the F8, A7, B-1B and B2, ending at United Airlines. "
From: Rick "Zeke" Zimmerman City: Cleveland Country: USA ([email protected]) Date Posted:5/21/2010
"I lived on or near Webb for the first 12 years of my life. I hate that they closed the base down." From: Joan Littlejohn ([email protected]) City: Lufkin, TX Country: United States of America
Date Posted:5/16/2010
"I was with the FMS engine shop 68 to 71. Worked SOAP room, test cell J85 & J69, gear box build up and final assembly J85. I learned to fly in the Webb aero club my instructor was Capt. Cook, the airplanes (C150) N6461S, N6693S were $5 per hour wet. I finished up at Kunsan Korea 71 to 72. I got hooked on aviation at Webb and just retired after 36 years with Cessna. Some of the aviation memories of Webb was the big open
house air show when they drop a jeep out of the back of a C130 while practicing a chute assisted deployment for the air show, the chute did not work as advertised. The day the C130 ground looped on take off, waited for the dirt to clear and then launched into a 50+ kt. dust storm. The Navy flight of 4 A4 (?) that had one land at Howard county airport and used 6000 feet of a 5000 foot runway, I think it was hangar 25 that housed it during rebuild. The night we dropped an oil can full of JP 4 into the AB exhaust flame at the test cell and lit up the night sky over the base. When the fire trucks arrived they believed the story about a hot start that would go un- noticed during the day light hours. My Christmas ride in a T-38. Vernon Ports and John Hale please contact me if you read this." From: Hal Bohannon ([email protected]) City: Belle Plaine, KS. Country: USA Homepage: http://www.boranch.com Date Posted:4/30/2010
"My father was stationed at Webb in 1956-1957. John W. Parker Jr was from Trussville Alabama. I was born there in October 1957. He passed in Apr 1994 before I could ever learn of his experience at Webb. I would love to hear from anyone that may have known him." From: Jeff Parker ([email protected]) City: West Palm Florida Country: USA Date Posted:4/29/2010
"Hello. My name is Scott Nipper my father was at Webb AFB class 71-05. We missed the reunion this year . Im collect USAF training class patches from Webb AFB and am in the process of trying to write a book on all the class patches. If anybody out there has some extra class patches they want to sale or donate, just send me a email at [email protected] hope to hear from some of yall and if anybody knew my father Bill Nipper let
me know Thanks Scott" From: James Nipper ([email protected]) City: Columbus Ms Country: USA Date Posted:4/12/2010
"I was an Honor-Grad of T-37 class 75-06 SATP here, at Webb AFB. I never forget my initial-solo flight, a pre- solo one, I've flown with my "Oscar"-flight's Flight Commander, who was Capt. Frank Pickart. My IP was 2/Lt Daniel Runyan. Dan, I now still have the feeling of hugging each other in wet flying suits then, when both of us have same said 'Congras'."
From: Sang Truong ([email protected]) City: Arlington, TX Country: USA Date Posted:4/3/2010
"Hopeing someone will read this that has some info. My biological father was an airmen from Kuiwait that was stationed at Webb AFB some time during 1974 - 1976. His name was Mohamed Jahmon (not sure of the spelling). He was a pilot. I've never met him and I'm gonna take a stab at trying to find him. If you have any information that could help, please contact me. "
From: Demis Torres ([email protected]) City: San Antonio, TX Country: USA Date Posted:3/16/2010
"Class 69H/69-08; then AC-47, T-29, T-43 VC-6, VC-140, T-39, C-20A/B/C, retire USAF 1989; onto USAA Flight Operations in CE650-VII, GII / III / IV, retire 2007 to Lake City, CO." From: john Bonner ([email protected]) City: Lake City, CO Country: USA Date Posted:3/15/2010
"" From: James R. Michaels City: Bedford, Texas Country: USA
Date Posted:3/14/2010
"I was assigned to Big Spring Air Base in late 1945, after graduation as a pilot from Enid AFB, Ok. My job was supervising packing and shipping base records to St.Louis, Mo. for storage. Remember climbing large hill adjacent to the base, nothing up there but a water tank. Flew bombardier trainers for flight time. Home by March 46, and stayed in reserve. Retired as Major in 1982. "
From: john Northrup ([email protected]) City: New Smyrna Beach, Florida Country: USA Date Posted:3/9/2010 "Fantastic. Oh the memories. Was stationed there in 70-71. Was a mechanic in Hotel flight." From: Larry Kyhn ([email protected]) City: Battle Ground, WA. Country: USA
Date Posted:3/8/2010
"I am so pleased to have found this site! Course, I feel bad because I didn't notice it sooner! My father was a member of the Class of 70-03, Capt. Steven L. Bennett. He left Big Spring upon graduation and flew B-52's out of Thailand in 1970. He was then moved to Hurlburt AFB for OV-10 training and was sent to Vietnam in April 1972 to fly OV-10's out of DaNang. He was in the 20th TASS at that time. He was unfortunately killed on June
29, 1972 and posthumously received the Medal of Honor. My mother has made memories of Big Spring and her time with my dad while they were there! Years ago I was able to meet many members of his pilot training class in a reunion we held at Wright Patt in Ohio. That was a highlight of my life, it was so nice to meet so many of his classmates! They were all so accommodating and friendly, it was nice to know so many of them remembered by dad. Just the same, it is so nice to know organizations such as this continue to keep the memories alive for so many deserving men and women. God Bless and I hope to make it to the museum very soon!" From: Angela Bennett-Engele City: Lewisville, TX Country: USA ([email protected]) Homepage: http://marykay.com/angelaengele Date Posted:3/7/2010
"Was there 1975-1976. Air-born Radio Repair. Remember: W.R. Campbell, Robby Robinson..." City: 16535 Plank Road, Union Grove, Wi 53182 From: Arthur McKendry ([email protected]) Country: USA Homepage: http://www.ppuk9.com Date Posted:3/6/2010
"My uncle, Larry Denning Rucker was at Webb AFB in the 3561st Student Squadron Graduating 5 June 1964. He was later killed off the coast of Nantucket in a EC-121 Tail No. 55-5262 on 11 Nov 1966. I am searching for any photos, details, people or other data that can help me in my quest to learn about my uncle. Any help would be much appriciated and very much enjoyed Duane Davis [email protected]" From: Duane Davis ([email protected]) City: San Antonio Country: usa
Date Posted:3/5/2010
"Love to have been there. I was an exchange student from Nicaragua in 1965-66. Class 67B. Now an american and living in the USA. If any members of the "big green" read this please email me, I look foward to hear from any of you." From: Manuel A. (Tony) Aguirre City: 7258 Avocado Blvd West Palm Beach, FL
([email protected]) Country: USA Date Posted:2/22/2010
"Wow, what great memories of my first duty station. I was in the weather group (1976-77). Like many, I went out the gate when they closed the place kicking and screaming, as I just loved it there. Looking for Carol Amick, Tim Middleton, and any others who were working with me during those great albeit short years. Brad Hess [email protected] "
From: Brad Hess ([email protected]) City: Kenton, OH Country: USA Date Posted:2/18/2010
""I am looking for information regarding a man who would have been stationed at Webb at least in 1967 named Lee Suttoon (not sure on the spelling of his last name). Supposedly he was from Syracuse, New York. Any information is GREATLY appreciated." This is in regards to Betty (Hart) Van Allen who worked a local drive-in hangout. Any info or pictures if you know her would be awesome. Thank-you Judy "
From: Judy Van Allen-Mcbride City: Abilene texas Country: usa ([email protected]) Date Posted:2/18/2010
" My dad was stationed at Webb 1969/70 I remember the the desert tortises and the DDT trucks LOL" From: Frederick Knecht ([email protected]) City: Walnut Grove,Ca. Country: USA
Date Posted:2/16/2010
"I am grateful for the opportunities that I have to read the comments of former airmen and Officers who served at Webb AFB. I served at Webb between October 1952 after completing my General Jet aircraft Technical School at Amarillo AFB, and stayed until I re-enlisted for six more years, in May 1955. I served both as a T-33 Crew Chief and also as a Periodic Inspection team member in the Old hangar. I had many wonderful friends at
the Base and also in town. I have been back for the3 most recent Air Base Reunion this past October.2009. I was so disappointed due to the downtown area being so changed and being redeveloped. Also the base has been changed so much. I guess it is what is called progress. I am sorry, but i like it the way it used to be. John" City: North Ogden, Utah Country: United States From: John A. Lawrence ([email protected]) of America Date Posted:2/11/2010
"I was Stationed at Webb AFB (Big spring AFB) from April 1952 to Oct 1958. When I arrived the main gate was a tip tank box with a sign-in book. I have a lot good and bad memories. I was a crew chief on T-28's and flew on B-25's and C47's ( Base Flight). I was in food service at first (KP), Transit Alert, and Field Maint (scheduling). Had a lot of good friends and in my 20 years of service, I had the pleasure of serving with some of them again at
other duty stations. Would be nice to hear from some old buddies." From: Wisner Donald (Don) ([email protected]) City: Belleville. IL Country: USA Date Posted:2/8/2010
"God Bless America and especially those still out there to protect the USA and Our Freedoms, Thank You All. Dennis Brown , Long Lived the 3560 th FLM Sqd." City: Spring Valley, Ca.u Country: Unite States From: Dennis Brown ([email protected]) of America Date Posted:2/2/2010
"My boyfriend really loves helicopters and I have been looking up places to take him for his birthday" From: Laurie Haisten ([email protected]) City: Golden, TX Country: US
Date Posted:1/30/2010
"I was in the AIr Force - communication specialist. Was stationed at Webb AFB 1965-1966. Have many fond memories of Big Spring and surrounding areas." From: Henry Misiak ([email protected]) City: Woodbridge, Connecticut Country: USA Date Posted:1/22/2010
"I was a member of the 3560th ACFT Maintenance Sqd. 1960-64 Peirodic Maintenance, at Hanger T75 I have many fond memories and experiences of Webb AFB and the People from the Big Spring Community. Alice Bedwell, Judy Carlson, Jr. Landers, and My fellow Airmen like Jim Hunziker, Dave Henry, Gil Royer, Bob Organ,William Ingram, Daniel Aleman, And Feather menchant painter Diez, Plus Many others that i can't recall
at this moment. This is a Great And Honorable Website. I have much appreciation for those involved. " City: Spring Valley, Ca. Country: Unite States of From: Dennis Brown ([email protected]) America Date Posted:1/21/2010
"I was stationed there 1973-1976. Air Traffic Controller, Martin County GCA. Great town. To be from. " From: Randy Moore ([email protected]) City: Sandia, Texas Country: USA
Date Posted:1/18/2010
"From Mostly Malarkey's "Poetry 4 Dummies" .....walk around..... Another walk around - the 2,000th one Strap into the hot-seat - the check list is done Fire up the engines - get ready to roll Pull out the chocks - once again on the go Out to the runway - cross over 35 right Vance Four One Niner - ready for flight Forward the engines - to maximum power Another work day begins - accelerate passing the tower Pull up the nose - wait for the lift Fly
off the concrete - a wing's magical gift Aloft once again - up come the gears Just another job - after a couple of years Robert J. Petersen (Webb Class 66F) aka Mostly Malarkey " From: Robert Petersen ([email protected]) City: Wausau, WI Country: USA Date Posted:1/15/2010
"Graduated in class 66H. Returned as an instructor in T-38 from 1966 to 1970." From: Ron Seewald ([email protected]) City: Pittsburgh, PA 15243 Country: USA
Date Posted:1/13/2010
"I got my wings at Webb AFB (Class 72-05). I was a T-38 Instructor pilot at Webb AFB from 72 to 75." From: Joseph Madejczyk ([email protected]) City: East Amherst, NY Country: USA
Date Posted:1/12/2010
"It's great to know about Hangar 25.I was a T.37 student pilot at WEBB AFB, graduated in November 1974 and came back to VN.Now I'm living in France.I would like to get news from all IPs of class 75-03, especially Lt. Tyler my main IP.Hope someday I could make a tour to visit Big Spring and Hangar 25.Never forget WEBB AFB.Best regards, LE Quan Mong Meaux, FRANCE"
From: QUAN MONG LE ([email protected]) City: Meaux Country: France Date Posted:1/1/2010 " I WAS AT WEBB FROM 1970 THRU 1974, I WAS A JET ENGINE MECHANIC IN HANAGER T-19. I AM TRYING TO FIND WALTER MILLER, PLEASE E-MAIL ME ANT INFO ANYONE HAS ON HIM." City: MT.VERNON, ILLINOIS From: DALLAS WOLF ([email protected]) Country: USA Date Posted:12/28/2009
"I was at Webb from Dec. 64 to Jun. 68, ( FMS Sqdrn-T 19 ) . I would like to locate some men I worked with. especially Randy Jowers, I think he was from Madina , Tex. Another is Jerry Mann Who was origonally from W Va. . I am trying to get some old friends togather for a reunion " From: Charles (Chuck) Veal ([email protected]) City: Peoria , Il Country: USA Date Posted:12/25/2009
"I was a student pilot in class 66-F. Gene Johnson was my instructor and he can be found with a comment on the guest book pages. Went on to fly F-4s out of Ubon, Thailand and did take part as a Gib in Operation Bolo. Another student of Johnsons was Bob Houghton who was on the famous Pardo's Push. Another member of the class is David F. Gray who is my youngest daughter's Godfather and was a POW (F-4 shut down out of Ubon)
for over 6 years and is well known for his MIA /POW activities . [email protected]" From: Robert Petersen (cowles6@verizon) City: Wausau, WI Country: U.S.A. Date Posted:12/15/2009
"This is a great site. I was born here in 1972 - dad was stationed here, working on T-37s and T-38s. I left at age 3, but remember horny toads, stickers, and rattlesnakes! I drove through Big Spring many years ago and recognized some of the landmarks. I know we lived on Langley Drive." From: Richard Reddick ([email protected]) City: Austin Country: United States
Date Posted:12/11/2009
"Graduated UPT with class 67-H, flew EC-121, C-130A, B-52G at McClellan, Naha, Robins, Anderson, George, Osan and Blytheville. Retired 1987. Have not visited Big Springs since graduation but planning on doing so in 2010, hopefully in conjunction with the reunion. Any 67-Hers out there, please email me at [email protected]"
City: Ruckersville, VA From: Charles Roberts ([email protected]) Country: USA Date Posted:12/3/2009
"I am looking for information regarding a man who would have been stationed at Webb at least in 1967 named Lee Suttoon (not sure on the spelling of his last name). Supposedly he was from Syracuse, New York. Any information is GREATLY appreciated." From: Amanda Hart ([email protected]) City: Odessa, Texas Country: USA Date Posted:11/29/2009
"looking for richard dawson I hope you remember me 71-72 " From: richard kriesen City: Big Springs Tx Country: usa
Date Posted:11/29/2009
"I first ran across this web site on March 24, 2009. and posted some comments at that time. I continue to return to it and review the latest entries. I was stationed at Webb from September 1954 thru late 57. The statement that I find in almost all posts is that "Webb assigment was the happiest and best remembered assignment thzt I had". I have to agree, of my 7 base assignments over the years, Webb was the best. Happy Holidays to all Webb
personnel!! Chuck" From: Chuck Bartaway ([email protected]) City: Deltona, FL Country: USA Date Posted:11/24/2009
"I enjoyed the recent Webb Reunion and would like to share some ideas for locating former classmates/fellow service members for future reunions. A class or unit reunion can fit in very nicely with a Hangar 25 Museum Webb Reunion. First, you need a list of names, from yearbooks or orders. Databases today sometimes are very strictly First Name, Middle Initial, and Last Name. In 1963 I was officially 2/Lt Lloyd L. Boles, but my friends knew me as Logan…and I am almost always found today as Logan. I use an excel spreadsheet to keep my class information. The spreadsheet can be emailed or printed and mailed to folks who don’t have computer access.
Several resources are available to locate people. On the internet, anywho.com and whitepages.com yield good results. Active pilots may be found on landings.com or even the FAA web site. Ten years ago, USAA was very helpful. As I recall, we sent our reunion letter to USAA along with a list of names. If the classmate was a customer, USAA mailed our class letter and their cover letter explaining the forwarded reunion information. Finally, many classmates have kept in touch with a few folks, so each person you find may have more information. Knowing state and approximate city location will help with internet searches. Email will be the easiest and cheapest way to connect, but expect to use your telephone and the U S Mail. We found all but one classmate and that guy washed back to our class late in our year. We lost a few in Viet Nam and now the “deceased list” is growing. Not everyone is interested in reunions and some folks have health or financial issues. We have had three reunions and only about half ever show up. In the final analysis, those who want to and can will come; those who don’t want to or can’t won’t come. " From: Logan Boles ([email protected]) City: Tiburon, CA Country: USA Date Posted:11/22/2009
"I was stationed at Webb 68-72 as an instructor flying T-38's. Living on Albrook at Webb. Webb was like being on a remote island with the many social activities and sporting events to keeping up your morale!. I was later transferred to the Training Sq and then Chief of Academics. Friday night s were exciting at the o'club and then on to the Mexican restaurant-Carlos's? I was very involved with the local community being president of the Big
Spring Jaycees and still have many local friends. I have many food memories and one of my best assignments. My claim to "fame" at Webb was I ran the fastest 1.5 mile in ATC for under 35, thanks to Cal Lowery who cheered me on! I left there in'72 and went to Laos as an Ass't Air Attache and then on to the Pentagon. " From: Robert Taylor ([email protected]) City: Dundee, NY Country: USA Date Posted:11/18/2009
"I was a T-37 student pilot from Central America and graduated with Class 75-07, 11April,75 when Robert A. Owens, Colonel, USAF was Commander of the base. After returning to my country I flew various models of aircraft thereafter. Now I leave in CA." City: Sacramento, California From: Joseph AGUIRRE ([email protected]) Country: USA Date Posted:11/18/2009
"Came to Webb in '58 from overseas was part of the Air Police Sqdn spent May June July and Aug of that year as a Lifeguard at the officers club pool. Best AF assignment in 4 yrs. I enjoyed Webb and even saw a snowstorm in '58. I remember a crash of a C-47 nearby We provided security for thr site " From: Paul Pfeifer ([email protected]) City: Amityville NY Country: USA Date Posted:11/16/2009
"" From: Paul Pfeifer City: Amityville NY Country: USA
Date Posted:11/16/2009
"Well it looks like the ,,",,is still showing up in that address so like I previously said don't copy it,,,I finally found
out the hangar I worked out of was T-1. The friend who contacted me thru this site also told me that the original T-1 was torn down and rebuilt after I left,,and another interesting fact is a movie entitled,",Hangar 18",,,was partially filmed at T-1. I looked that title up and it says part of the movie was filmed in Big Spring Tx,,anyone else know about that." From: Bill Kinsley ([email protected]) City: Phila Country: Pa Date Posted:11/12/2009
"What an amazing site! Thanks! -Bob ([email protected])" From: Bob Sacamano ([email protected]) City: New York Country: USA
Date Posted:11/11/2009
"I should have just reposted it this way so you can just copy and paste,,, http://airforce.togetherweserved.com/usaf/servlet/tws.webapp.WebApp?cmd=Login" From: Bill Kinsley ([email protected]) City: Phila Country: Pa Date Posted:11/10/2009
"I'd like to thank the admins for allowing the site I listed to remain in my post. If you've served with anyone from Webb (or any other base or unit) and would like to look him up he will be on that site as long as he has joined it. BTW please don't include the ,, " ,, thats at the very end of the address as it won't work,,again do not copy or type in the,,,",,,thanks again."
From: Bill Kinsley ([email protected]) City: Phila Country: Pa Date Posted:11/10/2009
"Thru this web site I've been contacted by a friend that I served with at Webb,,and haven't heard from in 40 years. Brings back alot of memories of when I was a whole lot younger. He snt me a link to an Air Force site called "Together We Served". Thru it you can find a wealth of information about any unit or base you were assigned to and it lists those members who have joined the site. I hope the administrators of this site allow this
link to remain and perhaps even list it on their links page. You have to register and its free. Here's the link unless the admins delete it,,thanks. http://airforce.togetherweserved.com/usaf/servlet/tws.webapp.WebApp?cmd=Login" From: Bill Kinsley ([email protected]) City: Phila. Country: Pa Date Posted:11/10/2009
"" City: Three Rivers, Ca. From: Bob Abanathie ([email protected]) Country: usa Date Posted:11/5/2009
"This Museum has a heart only surpassed in size by it's historical signifiance to the lives it has touched. The men
and women who served at BSBS and Webb AFB, as well as those currently on the preservation team ( Board / Staff / Volunteers) continue to showcase their honor for our Great Nation in the efforts put forth to preserve this little bit of History. Memories create the ripple effect. God Bless you all." From: Heather Wallace City: Big Spring Country: USA Date Posted:11/4/2009
"Interesting" City: Seattle, WA From: Richard Hertz ([email protected]) Country: USA Date Posted:11/4/2009
"I graduated with Class 69-01, 3Aug68. IPs were 1lt Gene Hall, (T-37) and Capt Bob Sager, (T-38). Assigned to F-100D's at Luke and Tuy Hoa. 173 missions in SEA. Flew various models of the F-4 thereafter. Retired Lt Col in 1993." City: Universal City, From: Bob Draper ([email protected]) Country: USA Date Posted:10/29/2009
"Any jet engine mechanics (43250) out there from the 3560th FMS that served at Webb during the period of Sept 66 to Feb 1970,,,I worked at the hangar where we removed,, fixed,, or replaced the engines in the T-38's and T- 37's,,(can't recall the hangars #) Only name I can remember is MSgt Richardson who was my boss,, he was from Phila like myself."
From: Bill Kinsley ([email protected]) City: Phila. Country: Pa Date Posted:10/24/2009
"Class 63-B. Hope to visit in the near future/" City: Waxhaw NC From: George Knebel ([email protected]) Country: USA Date Posted:10/21/2009
"I was stationed at Webb AFB, 1968-1972, coming from Randolph AFB with T-38s . Our squadron was 3560th PTW and I was Flight Chief, Golf Flight, just south of Hangar 25. Some of my crew members were Mills, Peterson, Vanderwarn, Van Ryzin, Verheeck, Howard, Overton, Porter, Moon, Talarico and Redden. Some of our very good friends were Dick Dykes and Wilbur Hudson, Joe Fenton and Leeland Gayheart. I enjoyed my tour
there very much and same for my wife and two daughters. Retired in 1975 to California. God bless America!" City: Bakersfield, CA From: Earl Dodson ([email protected]) Country: USA Date Posted:10/16/2009
"Freind and former college roomate was stationed at Webb 1966 as an engine mechanic. I was stationed at Pope Air Force Base as an engine mechanic during the same time period. Doug Mayen" From: Doug Mayen City: Fishkill Country: USA Date Posted:10/15/2009
"I was in headquarters, 3560 squadron, accounting and finance from 1961 to 1963 before I got to go to the artic circle for a year. Finished my tour and then went to college." City: Watkinsville, GA From: Cecil Thursby ([email protected]) Country: USA Date Posted:10/10/2009
"Colonel, Class 56K, Instructor Pilot 64 - 67" City: San Antonio, TX From: Vern Peterson ([email protected]) Country: USA Date Posted:10/8/2009
"I served from 1966-68 at Base Operations the best 2 years of my life. I just hope my wife an I can make it back someday. I have several good pictures one of the Blue Angels on the flightline." City: Louisville,KY From: Raymond Smith ([email protected]) Country: USA
Homepage: http://yahoo.com Date Posted:10/5/2009
"I served from 1966-68 at Base Operations the best 2 years of my life. I just hope my wife an I can make it back someday. I have several good pictures one of the Blue Angels on the flightline." City: Louisville,KY From: Raymond Smith ([email protected]) Country: USA Date Posted:10/5/2009
"I enjoyed your site. I was stationed at Webb from Dec 69 until May 72. I was in OMS and spent most of my tour in Squadron Training. I worked part time at the NCO club and left the AF as a Sgt.. I joined the Air National Guard, served 22 more years and retired as a Major. Great job. Mike" City: 12524 Tennessee Circle From: Mike Pope ([email protected]) Country:USA Date Posted:10/1/2009
"NICE SITE KEEP IT UP OK" From: EKESON GUYMAN GUYMAN ([email protected]) City: Accra Country: GHANA
Date Posted:9/28/2009
"I was stationed at WEBB from 8/68 till my discharge in April '72. Worked in the T-37 PE Docks in Hangar 25. I can honestly say I would not change a thing. My time there in retrospect was among some of the best times of my life. I'm glad I found this site and that Hangar 25 has been converted to a museum. Brings back a lot of memories."
City: Darien, Illinois From: Bill O'Connor ([email protected]) Country: USA Date Posted:9/16/2009
" I just wanted to update my email address. Would like to hear from anyone that was in Section II 3561st Pilot Training Sq. from Nov. '54 to Jan. '57. I was asst. flt comdr of "C" flt in that time." City: Bedford, tx. From: James R. (Mike) Michaels ([email protected]) Country: USA Date Posted:9/14/2009
"T-38 Instructor. 1967-70." City: Grapevine, Texas From: Mike Leinen ([email protected]) Country: USA Date Posted:9/3/2009
"My dad (John "Jack" H. LaFlam) was stationed at Webb from 1951 through 1955. He met my mom (Joy Wood) in Big Spring. I was born at Webb on February 10, 1955 and was delivered by a Captain Johnson. " City: Yorktown, Virginia From: Jack LaFlam ([email protected]) Country: USA Date Posted:9/3/2009
"Bob wrote,,,"I WAS STATIONED THERE FROM 1966-1970 3560OMS PE HANGER" From: bob werner Bob I was also stationed at Webb from 66-70,,worked the 3560th FMS,, Started out working in the hanger ( and for the life of me I can't remember the hanger number) where we removed,, repaired, and replaced the engines in the T- 37's and T-38's. Later on I became a trouble shooter for engine problems,,was alot of fun taxing the planes out to
the run-up pad and checking them out,,put in ALOT of longgggg nights keeping those planes flying. Became a Philadelphia fireman in 1970. Retired from the Phila F.D. in 2006 as a Lieut. " From: Bill Kinsley ([email protected]) City: Phila. Pa. Country: USA Date Posted:9/2/2009
"I just received an e-mail from a person that was station at Webb from 54-56 and was in motor vechicles. I was responding and somehow I hit thew delete by mistake would that person e-mail me again?" City: Ft Valley, Ga. From: Ronald Geary (rkgeary@g-mail>com) Country: Houston Date Posted:9/2/2009 "I have posted a UPT Class 68D video (super8 movies) on YouTube. Here is the link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zaBD3jtRQc0" From: Jim Hoogerwerf ([email protected]) City: Atlanta, GA Country: USA Date Posted:8/30/2009
"Served (enlisted) at Webb Feb 1971 through October 1972 assigned to HQ (Acct and Finance). I remember well the parades in high heat on the flightline as pilots would graduate!" From: Larry McDonald ([email protected]) City: Jefferson City Country: USA Date Posted:8/27/2009
"Have just discovered this Webb AFB site. My older Brother, 1st Lt. James G. Webb,was the Lead Bombardier on the Flight of B-24's of which the Lead B-24 was the only aircraft shot down over Wale Island on May 17,1944. My recollection of Big Sproings,TX was of just arriving there as an Air Corp Cadet on the date that WWII ended. Of course, our arrival at that point in time was even more graciously received under those circumstances. I saw this
WebbAFB mentioned within the Legion Magazine and was researaching how this AFB's name originated. Does anyone know, and, if so please inform,ok?-CCW." From: Dr. Carl C. Webb ([email protected]) City: Howard,Ohio Country: USA Date Posted:8/27/2009
"I WAS STATIONED THERE FROM 1966-1970 3560OMS PE HANGER" From: bob werner ([email protected]) City: elizabeth pa Country: usa
Date Posted:8/25/2009
"Got a notice of the reunion this year. I sure hope I can make it, it has been53 years since I left Webb to go overseas To Chitose Japan. I was in the electric shop in field maintenance and the shop chief was a civilian named Martin Scaggs. I live in Georgia now and at 75 I still work 4 days a week at a local ACE hardware in Perry , Georgia."
From: Ronald Geary ([email protected]) City: Geary Country: Howard Date Posted:8/22/2009
"I reported for Pilot Training in Aug of '73, new wife in tow and excited about jet pilot training. I was in class 75- 01/02, we moved to the 75-02 designation because of the gas shortage, remember 55 mph max speed limits. I was a little bit strange in that I was already a Vietnam Veteran helicopter pilot before going to West Point and getting comissioned in the USAF. I was there for the transition to all foreign training (Security Assistance Training Program SATP). After graduation I stayed as a tweet (T-37) Instructor. Taught only foreign students for my nearly 3 years as an instructor. Both of our kids were born in West TX, one in Big Spring one in Odessa. When the base closed, 60 of us piled into one room while they read the assignments alphabetically. I was one of the happy ones, I got an F-4 with training at MacDill AFB, FL. I flew the F-4 for 3 years (Seymour Johnson AFB, NC & Kunsan AB Korea) then the OV-10 for 3 years (Sembach AB Germany and George AFB CA) then F-16 for 6 years, training at MacDill then Hahn AB Germany, back to MacDill as an Instructor. Retired in 1993 in Tampa as a Lt Col. What a great adventure!" From: Bill Moline ([email protected]) City: Tampa, FL Country: USA Date Posted:8/17/2009
"Correction to previous post: UPT Class 75-02/03 not as prev stated. As a Texas side note, I attended helicopter pilot training in Mineral Wells, TX (Fort Wolters) just down the road a piece and graduated from Fort Rucker, Dothan, AL in June '67."
From: Bill Moline, LtCol, USAF (Ret) ([email protected]) City: Tampa, FL Country: USA Date Posted:8/17/2009
"I was stationed at Webb.from late1973 to Jan.1975.I worked on the flight line ,I was a T-37 crew chief A flight the T-37's with the white tails.I am looking for a pilot who filmed me launching him out,it would be pretty cool to see and to make available to the museum here.I am also looking for any info on Mike Ferguson from motor pool who I hung out he was from Calif. and rode a z-1 900 kaws.I was from NewYork and rode a 550 Honda.Here is another
list of people i am looking for Steve Farina he was also from NY. and had a orange 340 duster,Kenny Lytwyn from NJ. he had a red corvair and rode a dirt bike,James Russell McCormick from Calif.and Earnest Castaneda who had a Thai wife.These are some of the faces I would like to see at the reunions they were the back bone of the operations here with out us all of the pilots would not of gotten their wings.Enough of the past I am now living in Big Spring actually in Sand Springs,I moved here from NY. after retiring from the NYPD I was a New York City Police Officer after being a foot cop in Brooklyn I became a member of the Scuba Team which included Air Sea Rescue,and finished up and retired from the Air National Guard after putting in 20 yrs .in several different units including NJANG along with NYANG,AF.RES,NY.ARMY NG.and NY.NAVY RES.I also became famous all over Texas and am known as" The NY.HOT DOG MAN"from two episodes on a well known tv show The Texas Country Reporter.Bob Phillips did a story about a hot dog stand I had in Sand Springs and the other show he sent me to a school to try and make me a TEXAN! Recently I was comparing pictures with Gov. Perry of Webb and he had pictures of the same planes at the same air show as me,I could have been a crew chief for him and launched him out who knew! Looking forward to helping the under staffed help at the museum to get some artifacts labeled. ," City: Big Spring ,Texas From: Thomas Tafuro ([email protected]) Country: US Date Posted:8/14/2009
"I was a member of the first AFROTC summer encampment during the summer of 1963. The high point of my four week camp was a ride in a T-37 trainer on the second weekend. I enjoyed the visits to the T-37, T-38 and F-104 aircraft that populated the flightline during that time. It was my second visit to Webb AFB, actually. My first was on an AFROTC base visitation in 1959 when the base was home to T-33 trainers and F-86L interceptors. I
completed a 41-year career as a USAF member who served in the ANG, active Air Force, Reserve, and civil service. I enjoyed my visit to the museum on July 16, 2009 and hope to be back. Thank you for maintaining this small but excellent museum for all of us." City: Pleasanton, TX From: Warren Domke ([email protected]) Country: USA Date Posted:7/19/2009
"Greetings, I was in the first Class at Webb (52-D) and the first to return for a reunion, which you have now made available for all classes. We are coming back for our ninth reunion during this years Webb Reunion. October 6-10, 2009. Check out my website for information on my new book "Life on a Short Fuse" I am sending yuu a copy." From: Jack L. Drain ([email protected]) City: Bedford, Tx Country: USA
Homepage: http://www.mylifeonloan.com Date Posted:7/16/2009
"Great site. Very nice images." From: Frederick Nightingale City: MD Country: USA
Homepage: http://www.nightingaleassociates.net/ Date Posted:7/13/2009
"My father was stationed at WEBB back in the LATE 60S I was born at the old Hospital in 65 and I have served in the Worlds Finest US NAVY my father is passed on now buried up here at Fort Richerdson national Cementary " City: Anchorage alaska From: Calvin fletcher fletcher Country: us Date Posted:7/13/2009
"Dear Hanger 25 Museum Concerning the Webb AFB Reunion-I find no place on the registration form for bombardiers. Is this for Pilots only? I was in the last graduating class of bombardiers in September of 1945, Class 415. I have lost my yearbook and my officers bars. Does anyone out there have an extra set of bars they would part with? Onace Long P.O. Box 841 Trona,Ca. 93592-0841 Phone: 760-372-5636 "
City: Trona, California 93592 From: Onace Long ([email protected]) Country: United States Date Posted:7/10/2009
"DEAR HANGAR 25 MUSEUM: THANKS FOR THE NICE WEBSITE. MY FIVE YEAR OLD SON (GABRIEL) AND I JUST FINISHED PLAYING OUTSIDE AND WE CAME BACK INSIDE TO TAKE A BREAK. I AM PLANNING A TRIP FOR OUR FAMILY FROM KELLER TO THE BIG BEND STATE PARK. IT LOOKS LIKE BIG SPRING IS ABOUT THE HALFWAY POINT. IF WE STOP FOR THE NIGHT WE WILL TRY TO COME BY AND
SEE THE MUSEUM. TAKE CARE AND ENJOY YOUR DAY. SEAN, LAURA, AND GABRIEL FOLEY KELLER TEXAS PS YOUR WEB SITE WAS EASY TO USE AND PROVIDED NECESSARY INFORMATION QUICKLY." City: KELLER, TEXAS From: SEAN FOLEY ([email protected]) Country: USA Date Posted:7/9/2009
" I WAS STATIONED AT WEBB AIR FORCE FROM APRIL 1960 -JULY 1965 AFTER TECH SCHOOL AMARILLO AIR FORCE BASE,TEXAS WAS A CREW CHIEF ON T-33,T37 ASSIGNED TO A LINE SHACK CLOSE TO HANGER 25 MY NCO WAS SGT MINER.EXTENTED MY HITCH TWO YEARS T0 GO TO TOUL ROSIERES AIR BASE,FRANCE WHERE I WAS ASSIGNED AS A AERIAL ENGINEER ON THE RB-66 FLEW
WITH A PILOT AND NAVIGATOR I OPERATED THE ECM EQUIPMENT.I COMPLETED 2 YEAR TOUR IN FRANCE I GOT DISCHARGED JULY 30 1965. I MOVED TO FORT WORTH,TEXAS.WORKED FOR DYNALECTRON FOR A WHILE IN VIETNAM,JAPAN AND 3 0R 4 BASE IN TEXAS.WORKED AT LTV GRAND PRAIRIE PLANT NINE YEARSWAS LAID OFF IN 1976.WHILE ON LAID I CAME TO WORK AT LOCKHEED AIRCRAFT WHERE I BEEN AT 32 YEARS QUALITY CONTROL TOOLING AND MACHINING. WHEN I WAS AT WEBB AIR FORCE BASE. I REMEMBER, CHARLES CORBET,GILBERT ROYER,LESLIE FEIST, ROY ADDINGTON,WILLIAM INGRAM, ROBERT ORGAN "BEEP-BEEP' [email protected]" City: FORT WORTH,TEXAS From: DANIEL ALEMAN ([email protected]) Country: USA Date Posted:7/8/2009
"I just came across this web site. I served at Webb from 1966-1970 as a jet engine mechanic with the 3560th FMS. Seeing these pictures brings back many memories of my youth. I do have a question thou. I'm trying to figure out which hanger is hangar 25. I worked out of,,I beleive a hangar known as T-2 or T-4..I can't remember if thats even the correct designation. We removed and repaired ,or replaced the engines in the T-38's and T-37's. I
remember my hangar wasn't far from the motor pool or the engine shop. Isn't aging great,,,lol." From: Bill Kinsley ([email protected]) City: Phila, Pa Country: USA Date Posted:7/6/2009
"Great link!" City: Plaquemine, Louisiana From: Joe Roetker Country: USA Date Posted:7/6/2009
"Great website! I graduated class 74-02 and have not been back since. Great to remember those days." City: Morganton, Georgia From: Mike England ([email protected]) Country: USA
Homepage: http://www.tristatecc.org Date Posted:6/27/2009
"Webb Class 64-D. I attended the last reunion, and am l looking forware to the 64-D reunion this year. Jerry" From: Gerald Bauer ([email protected]) City: Greenville SC Country: USA
Date Posted:6/27/2009
"Looks interesting;hope to visit soon!" From: David Lindsay ([email protected]) City: Albuquerque,NM Country: USA
Homepage: http://none Date Posted:6/13/2009
"I graduated frim Webb on 15 November 1954 and am looking forward to this October and taking part in the Hangar 25 and C. A. F. festivities as are many of my 55-D classmates." From: Bill Medellin ([email protected]) City: Park Rapids, MN Country: U. S.of A Date Posted:6/8/2009
"What a Great job and website, I am a graduate of UPT Class 69-05. And I got to know about this website from one of my friend Joan Selby. I have enjoyed my time at Webb AFB and remember BIG SPRING citizens as a foreigner with Great admiration and thankful for the hospitality and kindness during my training. Please except me a friend in your organization. Major General Mansour Bin Bandar. Royal Saudi Air Force "
From: Mansour Bin Bandar ([email protected]) City: Jeddah Country: Saudi Arabia Date Posted:6/8/2009
"I was one of "The Foriegn Students" Marines in 69-E. My wife and I enjoyed our tour with the Air Force and would do it again if we could. Got my Navy Wings of Gold in July 69 and was in DaNang in Novermber 69 flying A-6A Intruders. Look forward to visiting your Museum in my next cross country drive." From: Ken Ptack ([email protected]) City: Bryantown, MD Country: USA Date Posted:6/7/2009
"My first husband, 1/Lt. Robert E. Ryan, USAFA '69 trained at Webb AFB from September 1969-September 1970. He was KIA Laos 30 Oct 71 in an 02-A. We enjoyed our time at Webb AFB. The group of guys he trained with were really special. I have pictures of some of them but I no longer can remember their names. " From: Barbara Linnane (Ryan) Guest ([email protected]) City: Greensboro, NC Country: USA Date Posted:6/2/2009
"I am a graduate of UPT Class 62-B, and would like to hear from any graduate of Class 62-B. I attended the last reunion and am planning for the 2009 reunion. The guest speaker for the Saturday Reunion Dinner, Col. Julius Jayroe, was my OIC at HQ USAF, PRIA when I was assigned there as a reservist, IMA. He had an honorable and distinguished career and will be an interesting speaker."
From: Gil Alligood ([email protected]) City: Cary, NC Country: USA Date Posted:6/1/2009
"Great website, I was stationed at Webb from 1962-1966 Acft mechanic flightline Echo flight.Planning to attend the reunion in OCT, would love to here from anyone that knew me. I've seen a couple of guys on the guest book and have e-mailed them. Thanks for the site and good work." From: Robert(Rick) Heath ([email protected]) City: Ft.Worth,Texas Country: USA Date Posted:5/28/2009
"Great site. I graduated from UPT in Webb Class 67G Red Barons and remember it as yesterday . I plan to be at the 2009 Base reunion. If any other 67G jocks are interested in a UPT Class 67G reunion, please email me. " From: Douglas Blake ([email protected]) City: Euless, Texas Country: USA
Date Posted:5/26/2009
"I was a member of class 62-H and we loved Webb and Big Spring Our class stil has reunions every five years and we relive our pilot training days. One of my daughters was born at the base hospital, A bunch of us in our class lived over near the Junior College. It was just like base housing. I had the honor of flying the last student flight accomplished at Webb in the T-33. Overall, it was a wondrous year and Webb and Big Spring will always be
in our thoughts. Thank you to the residents of Big Spring for being so wonderful to all the USAF people at Webb. God Bless you all. " From: Ross Peeler ([email protected]) City: Ft. Myers, FlUSA Country: USA Date Posted:5/25/2009
"My family and I attended the Veterans Day Memorial on May 25, 2009 and then went to eat lunch at Hangar 25 after the memorial. I was truly humbled by the somber mood of the men and women paying their respects to our fallen heroes at the Memorial. Honoring the soldiers, remembering them and respecting what they have done to keep our wonderful country free. I don't know when Veterans Day changed to Memorial Day or when it became
just a reason to have a day off to bar-b-que and drink beer. I guess we have our soldiers to thank for the privilige to choose whether to stay home and grill or to pay respects to the brave men and women of our armed forces. Thank you to the people of Hangar 25 for keeping the memories of the soldiers of Webb Air Force "alive" for future generations. I learned a lot of history today in our tour of Hangar 25. I have lived in Midland all my life and today was the first time I had ever gone to Big Spring to learn about the Webb Air Force base. I will be back for the 2010 Memorial ride to the Viet Nam Memorial and also to visit Hangar 25, only this time I plan to bring along more family. God Bless the USA and volunteers at Hangar 25 for keeping history alive!" From: Loreece Whitaker ([email protected]) City: Midland Country: USA Homepage: http://www.djax.com Date Posted:5/25/2009
"I was stationed at Webb AFB straight out of Tech School, Sheppard AFB from Dec. 72 through June 74. I was in the Civil Engineering Squadron and worked all over Webb. I especially recall working on the tower during stormy weather. My shop Sgt. was McDavid and he was a great leader. He made sure we had great working relationship with all the vaious shops. I especially remember the bowling ally, the theater, the Airman's Club, and of course
after I made Sgt. the NCO club. I still have memories of the first "gas shortage" of the 70's and how it affected all of us. I left the Air Force and came back to Austn Tx. where I met several of the civil service folks that were reassigned to Bergstrom AFB after Webb AFB closed. I drove by Big Spring last month (April 09) and saw Hangar 25 and just drove around what used to be the base, brought back some memories, all good. Thank everyone for the hard work on the web site and most importantly the Hangar. I hope to make the reunion. Great Job!!!" From: Alonzo (Al) Reyes ([email protected]) City: Austin, TX Country: USA Date Posted:5/8/2009
"Pilot Training Class 73-04; stayed until 1976 in the 82nd and 3389th sqns. Looking forward to visiting the museum one day soon." From: Rick Volden ([email protected]) City: Shreveport, Louisiana Country: USA Date Posted:5/6/2009
"As a 76-05 grad, I have many memories of Webb AFB and Big Spring, and am hoping to be able to attend the re- union in October." From: Ted Spingler ([email protected]) City: Denton, TX Country: USA
Date Posted:5/6/2009
"I lived in Big Spring October 1956 when jet crashed by the oil refinery. My son Wes is doing a story about it. Jimmy Sheffield 4-26 2009" From: Jimmy Sheffield ([email protected]) City: Burleson, Texas. Country: usa Date Posted:4/26/2009
"I was in the Weather group at Webb from 1976 to 1977. I signed the weather breifing form for the last flight off of the base. Picture was taken in front of the Weather Station/Base ops shortly before the base closed in 1977. left to right --Front Row ? , Rick Richards, LT Ruthie Wheeler, C Keeler, Carol, Rick Hayes Middle Row Dan Conner, Ken Fressen, Tim, Stanley Pool, Frank Pierce, Mark Back Row Tom, Rick Stramm, John Cannon, Maj Robert (Lance) Croft, ?" From: Stanley Pool ([email protected]) City: McKinney, TX Country: USA
Date Posted:4/19/2009
"SEVED THERE IN 1952-53 ANY RECORDS OR PHOTOS OR MORNING REPORTS CARL R SEAL AF13428086" City: OCEAN CITY MARYLAND From: CARL SEAL ([email protected]) Country: USA Date Posted:4/11/2009
"I was stationed at Webb from July 1973 through December 1977. First as a T-38 IP in "A" and later "D" flight. When the gas shortage hit I was transfered to the maintenance Flight Test Section as a T-37/T-38 FCF pilot. In 1976 for the bicentennial I designed the T-37/T-38 aircraft paint scheme. Selected for Project Peace Talon which was to set up a T-38 pilot training/maintenance program in Portugal. Initially we were to fly 6 T-38's to Portugal.
During the planning it was decided to fly the birds after coming out of paint with Portugal markings to Kelly AFB. There they were loaded on a C-5 with the maintenance AGE equipment, 25 maintenance personnel, myself and the other pilot for transport to Portugal. I returned to Webb in Oct 1977 as the Chief of FCF and QC during the base close down. I flew the last T-38 local sortie a FCF. My follow on assignment was to MC-130E's Combat Talon 1 Blackbirds to Rhine Main AF Germany. After a great 5 years in Germany I transferred to Hurlburt Fld FL still flying the Black and Green machine. While in AF Special Operations I was fortunate to participate in some historic events. Operation Rice Bowl/Eagle Claw (the rescue attempt of hostages in Iraq), Urgent Fury (Grenada), Just Cause (Panama), Desert Shield and Desert Storm (Kuwait) and as the Pilot Project Officer for the Combat Talon 2. I retired in July 1992." From: Skip Davenport ([email protected]) City: Oklahoma City, OK Country: USA Date Posted:4/4/2009
"T-38 IP "D" Flight and later T-37/T38 Flight Test pilot and Chief of QC -- Flew the last T-38 local sortie a Flight Test" From: Skip Davenport ([email protected]) City: Oklahoma City, OK Country: USA Date Posted:4/4/2009
"Great site. Good info Great site. Keep doing. " From: Billi Bons (aaawrew14) City: NY Country: USA
Homepage: http://lipub.com Date Posted:4/2/2009
"I was stationed at Webb from Feb 1969 to Aug 1972. ALPHA Flight T-37 and T-37 PE. Some of the best memories in my life, Best friends Tim Neumann, Orvil (Bill) Miller, Jim Foxworthy, Joe Becker" City: South Charleston, Ohio From: James Bealer ([email protected]) Country: Clark Date Posted:3/29/2009
"THE YEAR OF FIFTY-THREE WEEKS: EARNING THE AIR FORCE WINGS by James J. Hoogerwerf (This copy has been slightly modified from the original, written in 1968. It was never published.) For some the beginning goes back many years to a simple youthful desire to fly; for others it just seems to happen. But for most who go through
the United States Air Force pilot training program, what at first seemed a distant unattainable goal, one day becomes a reality. Each year graduates of nine Air Training Command (ATC) Undergraduate pilot Training (UPT) bases pin on the pilot wings of the United States Air Force. The prize is not easily won; it is hard earned. Long hours are spent on the ground for each hour in the air. Flight time is valuable and cannot be squandered learning procedures, which are best, learned on the ground and applied in the air. The year-long program begins with students reporting to their assigned bases. They arrive from all states and many foreign countries. All are commissioned officers - some already having served on active duty; others are reporting for their first duty assignment. All have passed stringent mental and physical examinations designed to test their aptitude and fitness for flying the nation's most advanced aircraft. In this way eight UPT classes are formed every year at each of the ATC bases. Classes usually number from 55- 65 students and are designated according to the Department of Defense fiscal year in which they are formed. For example, fiscal year 1968 had eight classes ranging from 68-A to class 68-H. Orientation and in-processing is scheduled for the first week. The class is divided in two sections and organized with a class commander, section leader and flight commanders. Each student is assigned an area of responsibility such as athletics, class book, photographer, etc. Briefings are given by training officers to explain the program for the coming year. Books, helmets, flight clothing and other equipment are issued. A "beer call" is held at the Officers Club to allow everyone to become acquainted. By the end of the week the class is functioning as a unit and is ready to start the serious business of flying. The early mornings and long days begin. The "weenies ", as they are called by advanced students, begin flying in the T-41 (civilian Cessna 172) "silver rocket". Each student receives either 18 or 30 hours flying time depending on whether he has completed the Flight Instruction Program through the Reserve Officers Training Program at his college. Flight instruction is given by civilian contractors in Air Force aircraft usually at a civilian airport near the parent base. Aircraft are flown all day. One section of the class flies in the morning; the other in the afternoon. Each week the sections alternate. When not flying students are attending classes or receiving physical training. This pattern is followed for the entire year. Requirements for the T- 41 phase include maneuvers similar to those given for a private pilot license. But the emphasis is on familiarization with flying to determine student aptitude. The Air Force figures it costs less this way than to use more costly jet aircraft. T-41 instruction lasts for approximately six weeks. Then it’s on to the T-37 primary jet trainer. Commonly referred to as the 6000 pound dog whistle (in reference to the high pitched noise its two engines make), ear protectors are required to be worn at all times around these aircraft. The T-37 is ideally suited for its mission. Offering side by side seating, it allows close supervision of the student by the instructor. Flying the T-37 is much like flying the heavier and faster jets a pilot may later be assigned to fly. Students receive 90 hours of instruction in the T-37. With about l5 hours behind him, a student solos. This earns him an honorable dunking in the solo pool; a ritual administered gleefully by fellow classmates! No longer a "weenie", the fledgling pilot may now wear the distinctive colored scarf of his class. Each trainee flies solo for an additional l5 hours in the T-37. During this time he practices various maneuvers taught during dual flights. These include slow flight, split "S", aileron rolls, and, later, immelmans, loops, cuban eights and others. At various times the student stays in the airport pattern for practice accuracy landings or "stages" as they are called. Landings are graded by an instructor in the RSU (runway supervisory unit) or "mobile". On all landings the aircraft must be landed within the first 1000' of runway. If this is not possible the student should go-around. If he fails to initiate his own go-around, he will be told to by "mobile." After soloing, instrument training begins. Training missions are flown in both the aircraft and the Link simulator. Instruction is given for basic instrument procedures followed by familiarization with radio, approach and advanced instrument procedures. Training in all phases of the program is very thorough. To insure top standards check-rides are given periodically. These graded evaluations determine the student's proficiency. Grades determine a student’s class standing which becomes important in determining choice of assignment upon graduation. Competition becomes keen for the top positions. At any time, should a student perform badly or demonstrate unsafe judgment either on a regular flight or a check-ride, he gets "pinked". He receives a red "U" or unsatisfactory for that mission and must re-accomplish the flight. If successive flights are still unsatisfactory, elimination can result. A board will be convened to review the student's record and allow him to present any extenuating circumstances. Concurrently with flying, academics and physical training keep students busy. Courses are given on such subjects as airmanship, aviation physiology, flight instrumentation, T-37 and T-38 systems, IFR and VFR navigation and flight rules, and other courses necessary to complete a pilot's education. A most interesting course, aviation physiology teaches the effects of high altitude and speed on the human body. Necessary equipment for survival under such extreme conditions is explained. Oxygen equipment is used in a high altitude pressure chamber "flight". Removing his mask, each student experiences the effects of hypoxia (lack of oxygen) so that he can recognize the symptoms should he ever experience them later in his flying career. A rapid decompression simulates a loss of pressurization. The intention is to familiarize pilots with possible malfunctions of their life support systems at high altitudes and to train them to initiate the proper responses. Other elements of a pilot's survival are the parachute and the ejection seat. Training teaches pilots how to use these sophisticated tools. A ride in the "boom bucket" demonstrates the effect of ejecting by propelling a seat (with the student strapped in it) vertically up a rail to simulate an actual ejection from an aircraft. Once safely out of the aircraft a pilot must rely on his parachute to get him safely to the ground. Practical parachute experience is gained by parasailing. Using a special parachute that develops lift with forward motion, students are towed aloft attached to a truck by a 900' foot line. When the truck stops the parasail ceases to develop lift. Acting like a regular parachute, the parasail gently lowers the student to the ground. This is how parachuting control and landing techniques are learned. Physical training is an integral part of flight school. Scheduled throughout the program, PE includes conditioning, team sports, social sports and combative measures. Half way through the year a class has progressed through the T-41 and T-37 phases of the program. Now it is time to check out in the T-38 "Talon", a high performance supersonic training aircraft. By this time a student has mastered the basic principals of flight. Flying the T-38 refines newly learned skills.120 hours are flown in the T-38. Initially students fly instrument rides in the aircraft and link "flights" in the simulator. With successful completion of a mid-phase instrument check-ride, a student pilot solos. Then follow a contact check-ride, two ship formation, another check-ride, more instrument flying, four-ship formation, night check out, navigation, and more check-rides. All this takes six months to complete; when it is over all that remains is that long awaited graduation! The unattainable goal of year ago becomes a reality when a mother, wife, or girlfriend pins on the wings of the UNITED STATES AIR FORCE! " From: Jim Hoogerwerf ([email protected]) City: Atlanta GA Country: USA Date Posted:3/26/2009
"I GOT MY WINGS AT BIG SPRINGS AT CLASS 52-G" From: malcolm toof ([email protected]) City: sacramento,ca Country: USA
Date Posted:3/26/2009
"Don't know why, but Webb came into my mind tonight, so I hit the net, and guess what? Found this WebSite. Awesome!!! I arrived at Webb in Sep 54, directly out of Basice train ing at Samson AB, New York. I remember it snowed in August in New York, and then by trin to Big Spring and the HEAT!!! I was enlisted and was assigned first to the 3560th Student Training Sq., and then to 3560th Wing Hqs Sq. Worked in officer's records section, and
was in charge of maintaining student officers and aviation cadet records until graduation and commissioning and then prepared Special Orders transferring them to next assignment., Left the base for ATC Hqs at Randolph AFB, San Antonio in late 1957. Remember arriving at Webb in the 5th year of a 7 year drought. When it broke, started raining, and we didn't get a T-bird off the ground for over 2 months. Webb is known to had flying weather over 300 days a year. Dust storms, extreme HEAT and a Sunday afternoon snow storm while at Base Theater. We came out from the show, and you could tell who was from the South and who was from the North. We pulled a lot of the southern boys out of the ditch not being familiar with snow driving. Still, it was my most enjoyable time in the Air Force. I've been retired several years, but would cetainly love to make the 2009 meeting. Greaqt site, read all thru 36 pages of comments, and enjoyed them all. " From: Chuck Bartaway ([email protected]) City: Deltona, FL Country: U.S.A. Date Posted:3/24/2009
"Awsome aircraft. Hope to visit soon!" City: Brownsville, Texas From: Eddie Chavez ([email protected]) Country: United States Homepage: www.skyviewtx.com Date Posted:3/21/2009
"I was in thw Webb 67E UPT class to begin with but I broke my wrist and got set back to the 67G class. I have many great memories of the batmen class. As the social officer I helped establish the Batman and Robin comedy team that was so successful. Who can ever forget their great routines - especially their bat jokes." From: Byron Beets ([email protected]) City: Arlington, Texas Country: US Homepage: http://www.WSIExpertIMSolutions.com Date Posted:3/15/2009
"I am the corresponding secretary for UPT Classes 52-F, 52-G and 52-H. If you read this website page and are not on our mailing list, please contact me or you can go to our web site www.52-g-52hpilots.org for more informaton. Many of these classes graduated from Webb. " From: Randy Presley ([email protected]) City: Mt. Pleasant, TX Country: USA
Homepage: http://randy.presley.com Date Posted:3/10/2009
"I was a member of UPT Class 76-04, following graduation I flew KC-135's out of Loring AFB, I have been flying for Southwest Airlines for the past 27 years, based out of Dallas. I have great memories of Webb. Every time I fly overhead BGS on my way to Midland they all come back. " From: Jay Miranda ([email protected]) City: Grapevine,Texas Country: USA
Date Posted:3/8/2009
"I've enjoyed reading all the comments. My father worked a civil service job at Webb Air force Base during the 1960s. We lived in Big Spring for 9 years. I met many terrific "Air Force Brats" and spent a lot of time on base. Back then, WAFB had a teen club, movie theatre and other interests for young people. It was the best place to hang out in Big Spring, and the base always welcomed non-military people warmly. I remember the fun dances
held at the teen center. I have such fond memories of the base! The base kids, far from maladjusted, were resilient. They all seemed to have a sense of who they were, and were self confident. I admired that about them. One particular friend, who I have been searching for many years was Fran Hall. Her step-father was enlisted there. His name was John Stevens. If anyone knows of the whereabouts of this family, please write me at my email address. I would be ecstatic to find this old friend. I am thankful for having been a part of the base and have very fond memories of it." From: Annette Neal ([email protected]) City: Charleston, MS Country: US Date Posted:2/28/2009
"I was a member of pilot training class 68A at Webb AFB, July 66-July 67. It was one of the best years of my life and I have many fond memories of the base and the city of Big Spring. Left town with a few more things than I had when I arrived including silver pilot wings and a baby daughter born in the base hospital in June 67." City: Saint Leonard, Maryland From: Lou Hari ([email protected]) Country: USA Date Posted:2/20/2009
"John D. Musick was a graduate of class 43-13 of the Big Spring Army Air Forces Bombardier School. He and our mother, Lillian, of Nordheim, Texas, married and then made their first home in Big Spring, at one time in the Settles Hotel downtown. Dad went on to teach bombardiering at Big Spring and Midland, Texas, eventually joining SAC and becoming a launch commander with the missle wing attached to Lowry AFB, Denver, CO, where he retired in 1964. Thanks to Ms. Bias and her wonderful staff at Hangar 25 for our recent tour of the museum. It is a tremendous reminder of the dedication and service of the men and women of the United States Armed Forces. "
From: David Musick ([email protected]) City: Denver Country: USA Date Posted:2/13/2009
"John Musick instructing bombardiering...Big Spring or Midland, TX 1943-44." From: David Musick ([email protected]) City: Denver Country: USA
Date Posted:2/13/2009
"" From: Ernest F Landsmann Sr ([email protected]) City: Phila Pa Country: USA
Date Posted:2/12/2009
"I WAS STATIONED AT WEBB FROM 1959 TO OCT. 1960,I WORKED IN THAT HANGAR ALMOST EVERY DAY. MY WIFE BOTH FROM PA. GOT MARRIED IN BIG SPRING IN THE OLD COURTHOUSE,STILL MARRIED AFTER 48 YEARS,REALLY ENJOYED MY TOUR THERE." From: DALE DODSON City: PEORIA,AZ. Country: USA Date Posted:2/12/2009
"Hello: I was in the AF from 1955 to 1964, and stationed at Webb from Jan 59 to June 63, witih two TDYs to Tyndall AFB, FL. I was a radar tech on the F-86L at first, then they converted to the F-102, and I cross-trained to that aircraft radar system. Member of the 331st FIS. I took dozens of photos all over the base, indoors and outside shots as well. Hoping this site will eventually have capacity to display everyone's photos. I now belong to the Air Force Association and am still in touch with 5 guys from the radar shop at Webb. M. G. "Bud" Norris Columbus OH" From: Merle (Bud) Norris ([email protected]) City: Columbus Ohio Country: USA Date Posted:2/11/2009
"I was born at Webb AFB in Sept 1964. I plan visiting in the fall of 2009."
From: KARL SNYDER ll ([email protected]) City: HUGHSON CA Country: USA Date Posted:2/4/2009
"I was stationed at Webb in the 331 FIS from 1960 to 1963. I worked on the F102, MG10 fire control system." From: John Gore ([email protected]) City: Lilburn Georgia Country: USA
Date Posted:2/3/2009
"UPT 56-U member of very first "All-Jet" training class from April 1956 to Aigust 1957" City: Shreveport, Louisiana From: Carroll Michaud ([email protected]) Country: USA
Date Posted:1/31/2009
"I was in UPT-56U from April 1956 to August 1957 at which time I received the silver wings of a USAF Pilot. We were the first all-jet class, flying the T-33 aircraft from day one. Prior to our class student pilots began in the T-28 and then transitioned into the T-33. I still have our "Class Book" containing the photos of all students and instructor pilots associated with Class 56-U. Here is a poem I wrote to honor our fallen heros. Final Roll Call By: Carroll R.
Michaud Shreveport, LA. Did you hear the sad news today? Another veteran warrior has passed away. Called by the Supreme Commander over all. Today he has made his final roll call. Come fellow vets; let us reverently bow and pray For our valiant comrade, who has fallen this day. We’ll drape his casket with a banner of beautiful hues, Those glorious American colors: red, white and blue. That star spangled banner he gallantly fought to defend, Unyielding and undaunted, he fought to win. He fought bravely and he passed the battle test. Now the Supreme Commander grants him, “eternal rest”. With dignity and honor, we’ll commit his body to the ground, The bugler will sound “Taps” and we’ll fire the volley rounds. The final military honors we’ll render somberly and ever so sadly; “Old Glory” we’ll solemnly precisely fold and reverently give to his family. Each Memorial Day we will recall our fallen comrade names, And attest that their selfless sacrifices were not in vain; For this lasting legacy they gave to all generations; “It’s honorable to respect our flag and to defend our great nation.” So close ranks aging warriors, for our ranks are thinning. We must keep on fighting and keep on winning. With pride and honor we’ll march and stand tall, And we’ll proudly - proudly - salute “Old Glory” ‘til we too make our final roll call. A free gift to our great Veterans. Share it with a Vet. E-mail: [email protected] Copyrighted. Not for commercial use. " City: Shreveport, Louisiana From: Carroll Michaud ([email protected]) Country: USA Date Posted:1/31/2009 "Who said it doent snow in big spring" From: John Mcnail ([email protected]) City: mt washington ky Country: usa
Date Posted:1/30/2009
"I was in the military police from 1971-1975 i was on the same flight as david womack he alway sang song while we
were on patrole. webb was a special place my wife managed the pizza hut in town i remember being on the southgate and seeing a bobcat in this old car. that was cool. what happin to david? " From: john mcnail ([email protected]) City: mt washington ky Country: usa Date Posted:1/30/2009
"here an old photo" From: John Mcnail ([email protected]) City: mt washington ky Country: usa Date Posted:1/30/2009
"My father was wtih the class 71-05 if there is any on who might remember him please email me. His name was Bill Nipper and retired from Williams AFB as Major Johhny Bill Nipper. My name is Scott Nipper and would love to hear from anybody that was at Webb AFB at this time." From: SCOTT NIPPER ([email protected]) City: COLUMBUS Country: MS Date Posted:1/24/2009
"Graduated with class 66-C at Webb AFB." From: THOMAS J. DIX ([email protected]) City: DOVER DE Country: USA
Date Posted:1/11/2009
"I graduated from BSHS in 1971. My father S/MSGT Roland J Heun retired from Webb in 1971. He served in WWII, Korea and Vietnam. He is buried in Kerrvile, Texas next to his son-in-law David Womack who also was stationed at Webb as a Security Police. My brother-in-law Lavoin Keith Allison got his wings at Webb. He retired as a Lt. Colonel of the AF and earlier this year he retired as a Capitan of American Airlines. He and my sister Nita live
outside of San Antonio. I married Dennis Mason in 1972 and he too was a Security Police at Webb. My father and mother (Bonnie) were avid bowlers. They started bowling while stationed at Toul Rossiers in France. Please let me know if any of us are remembered. Webb was a special base to all my family and I am so proud to see that unselfish people have worked so hard to keep it's spirit alive. I remember the Rorick family who had the pet bobcat. I went to school with CeCe Cofee, our fathers worked together and my parents bowled with the Perez's and I hung out with their son Frankie. We lived off base outside the gate by housing. We lived in the house that sat behind the 7-11 across from the elementary school. We had a horse and she liked giving rides. I remember spending the summer at the pool, sitting just outside the base in an MG convertable while the jets took off and reaching up trying to touch them. I loved watching the kids turning in fouled baseballs in exchange for a free popcicle. I loved going to the movies on base and how we stood while the National Anthem played. I miss that and I miss the raising and lowering of the flags and how pedestrians and vehicles stopped to show respect. I think Webb will always be one of my favorite places and I honor and give thanks to all the men and women who serve the US military past and present...off we go into the wild blue yonder...." From: Barbara Heun-Ploch ([email protected]) City: Hunt, TX Country: USA Date Posted:12/30/2008
" I got stationed at Webb AFB right out of tech school (Sheppard AFB) Sept. 1968. Got assigned to OMS and worked on T-38`s at hanger T-75 (PE Docks) I took a short re-up in 1970 and left Webb Nov. 1970. I went to OTIS AFB (Cape Cod Mass) worked on the F 101 Voodoo and the B-57 Canberra for one year then went to South East Asia and worked on the F-4 Phantom for 14 months. From there I got stationed at England AFB. Lousiana and
worked on the A-7 D and A-37 until I got discharged in Oct 74.. I loved the time spent at Webb AFB and Big Spring Texas. Very good memories, and good buddies" From: Kenneth Cassola ([email protected]) City: Peabody, Mass. Country: USA Date Posted:12/28/2008
"I was at Web AFB1973 untill 1976. I was a enlisted aircraft Tech on the flightline. I also worked at the Dynalectron T-38 modification facility on the west side of the base. I discharged slightly before the base closed. I have often wonderded what happened to the many coworkers that I knew during my years in Big Spring. I would like to see the area again and tour the former facility."
From: Ron Flint ([email protected]) City: Fort Wayne. Indiana Country: US Date Posted:12/23/2008
"I enjoyed looking at some of your pictures. The connection with me and the base is simple, I was born in Big Spring. I dont know anything about the town or the base but being curious I wanted to learn a little more. Thanks for the information as I catch up on my real hometown. I will stop by when I come look around town." From: Jeff Marvin ([email protected]) City: Roanoke Virginia Country: USA Date Posted:12/1/2008
"This site is amazing. I am humbled by the many young men and women who enjoyed the time spent in my hometown. And, thanks go out to all of you who made Big Spring, Texas a better place with all your different cultures. Not only were you pilots....you wore many hats....actors, civic leaders, Historians, et.al.. All of you enhanced our town. Each and everyone of you who served our Wonderful Country...... I thank-you from the bottom
of my heart. All the pilots and all the USAF men and women, I tip my hat to you!!!!! And, I curtsy, too. Never give up looking for dear friends. I recently found the first man I dated. He's been married 40 yrs. to the same woman. They have children and grandchildren. He was certainly a "Keeper", and , I let him slip right through my hands. Thank- you, all for easing my pain by reading your kind, tender memories of Big Spring, Texas. Graduated Big Spring High School 1968. Living in California, now, Mom of 2, Granny of 5. Christine " From: Christine King ([email protected]) City: Colfax, CA 95713 Country: USA Date Posted:11/29/2008
"I arrived at Webb in the summer of 66, assigned to the Instrument Shop. PCS'd in feb 68 to CCK. Enjoyed my tour there and hope to be able to return and see the town and maybe some old friends. I still work on T-38's at Edwards AFB" From: Rick Moore ([email protected]) City: Adelanto, Ca Country: US Date Posted:11/6/2008
"I WAS A GRADUATE OF UPT 68D. LOOKING FORWARD TO INFO ABOUT REUNION 2009." City: VALPARAISO, INDIANA From: STEPHEN CIVANICH ([email protected]) Country: USA Date Posted:11/1/2008
" I was assigned to Webb as a flight instructor in 1954, after completion of my tour in Korea. I felt like I was going from the frying pan into the fire, I wanted no part of instructing or the T-28. How degrading for one of the great fighter pilots (I thought) of the USAF. WELL---did I ever learn---I loved Webb, Big Spring the, T-28 and everything else! I made many friends and have, for a long time, considered that assignment as the most enjoyable time of my
life. Jobob Jamar, Roger Grassel and I lived at 1511 Kentucky Way and always had an open door and a refer. full of beer. I would like to hear from anyone who was there Nov. '54 to Jan'57. " From: James R. "Mike" Michaels ([email protected]) City: Bedford, TX. Country: USA Date Posted:10/29/2008
"Webb was a part of my life from the time I was in the 1st grade in school. That's when my Dad went to work there, right after it opened, in 1952. He was the head meat cutter at the commissary then, later he moved over to the motor pool where he drove taxis, buses, and sometime gave driver's tests. His name was Henry Stewart, and he passed away in 1979. I have an uncle, Jack Stepp, that was an airman, then later, civil service, also a cousin by
marriage, R.J. Butterfield who was, likewise first an airman, then civil service. An ex brother-in-law, Jerry Davis, who was an airman, he and my sister divorced, then he passed away a few years later, at a young age. I , myself worked at the base for 7 years, (69 to 76) for AAFES,(at the cafeteria, in any capacity, but mainly accounting clerk. For a while, I even ran the Mobile Unit at night), I also worked at the Service station, and the Prairie Pantry as an accounting clerk. I really miss working there, I've never worked anywhere that I liked better. I made a lot of friends there. " From: Shirley Stewart ([email protected]) City: Big Spring, Texas Country: USA Date Posted:10/19/2008
"I was at Webb from May '66 to May '70. I was in Supply. Many happy memories." From: Rodney Spargo ([email protected]) City: Greenville, Pa. Country: U.S.A.
Date Posted:10/7/2008
"This is an update of an earlier e-mail I posted at this site on 1-3-2008. This relates to bombardiers who graduated from Big Spring Bombardier school on October 23, 1943, in Class 43-15. Or their families. I am helping a bombardier graduate of that class find his class photo, which he lost long ago. The photo was taken by a civilian photographer with a studio in Big Spring. The photo is unique in that it was a large group, and there was a soldier
with a dog at one end, and as the camera panned, that soldier with the dog ran to the other end and was photographed twice, once at either end. Since my earlier e-mail I learned that the photographer probably would have been from the Bradshaw studio in Big Spring, and that some of their photos ended up at the Heritage Museum and Hangar25 Museum. But neither museum has this photo. Perhaps someone knows the whereabouts of other Bradshaw photos, or has a copy of this photo. If anyone knows of it, I would appreciate hearing from you. To honor this bombardier for his service, I would very much like to restore to him a copy of his class photo. I want to pay for any copying and postage of course. Thank you. Barbara O'Brien Home: 636-287-3813 Cell: 314-591- 1982" From: Barbara O'Brien ([email protected]) City: Arnold, Missouri Country: USA Date Posted:9/19/2008
"Hello, I was a member of pilot training class 63H in 1962-1963. I married Rosalie DeVaney from Coahoma (just east of Big Spring), Texas and we are looking forward to the reuion in 2009. If anyone remembers 63H or wants to contact me, drop me an Email. It is nice to have the museum to keep the history and story of Webb AFB going. Thank you, Mike Babler"
From: Myron (Mike) Babler ([email protected]) City: Malakoff, Texas Country: USA Date Posted:9/10/2008
"My wife and I arrived in Big Spring in September of 1971 as I had been assigned to UPT Class 73-03. We thoroughly enjoyed Big Spring and flight school wasn't to bad either. I went on to fly C-123s and C-141s and retired from the WA Air National Guard in 1998. Serveral years ago we stopped by to visit Big Spring, find our old house and see what had become of the city and the base. The folks at Hangar 25 showed us a great time and brought us up to speed on what had happened since we left. Our visit toBig Spring was both fun and emotional. Any of you 73- 03ers out there feel free to contact me anytime."
From: Ric (Hectic) Herrick ([email protected]) City: Kent, WA Country: United States Date Posted:8/20/2008
"Howdy from this former Big Spring and Midland, TX resident! I started my engineering career in the oil indus right after graduating from Texas A&M in Big Spring, Coahoma area in 1979. As an avid WWII history and aviation buff, I was already familiar with BSAAF/WAFB. Then, by a strange coincidence, I had the pleasure of working with the last commander of 78 FTW, Col.Harry Spannaus, in Midland, TX, during 1981-1986, where he was our company
pilot, having retired from USAF. God Bless our USA and especially those who served in the military." From: Steve Haktanir ([email protected]) City: Houston, TX Country: USA Date Posted:8/17/2008 "I was stationed at Webb From March 74 untill closure, but I spent the last few months in Wilford Hall Meical Center at Lackland A.F.B. Base closure motorcycle run to Big Bend National Park, Broken leg!!!! I was in FMS , an aircraft electricianon 37s and 38s.Great site!!!!!! Looking forward to comming back to Webb and Big Spring some day.Many good memories. My thanks to Diane Stachniewicz, Security Police, For being my 'sister' while there. She told me
about this great site!!!" From: Joe Keys ([email protected]) City: Cincinnati Country: USA Date Posted:8/13/2008
"I graduated from pilot training at Webb AFB in August of 1968 (Class 69A). After that I flew C-130E aircraft for the 61st Tactical Airlift Squadron at Sewart AFB Tenn. In 1970, the 61st moved to Little Rock AFB Ark. I left the active Air Force in 1972. George Van Otten, Ph.D." From: George Van Otten ([email protected]) City: Sierra Vista Arizona
Country:USA Date Posted:8/11/2008
"I was a member of class 71-08 at Webb and remember it fondly. Played softball with a local team and got to know some of the fine local people. I would hope that other members of my class would check in and let people know what they're doing. Bob Williams, of my class, was thoughtful enough to look me up and we have been in contact since. Great site. Just found out about it Thanks"
City: Stockton, CA From: Steve DaValle ([email protected]) Country: USA Date Posted:8/9/2008
"I arrived Feb. 1963 on a Friday spent till Monday in barracks watching a 3 day blackout dust storm. I worked out of T50 radio shop. I was there till mid 65 came back in 67 for another year and returned after discharge in 69. Great place wouldn't trade it." From: Glenn (Charlie) Brown ([email protected]) City: Eureka, Ks. Country: USA Date Posted:8/5/2008
"I Was stationed at Webb 1970 and 71. Juliett fight OMS. I was best man for ssgt. Paul Kessler who I worked with on the flight line. I have often wondered what ever happened to Paul. If anyone knows how I can reach him please help me out." City: Knotts Island, NC 27950 From: Norman Dominesey ([email protected]) Country: USA Date Posted:8/1/2008
"Class 74-07 which by USAFHQ decree became 75-01. What a trip down memory lane!" City: Indianapolis, Indiana From: Ron Stovall ([email protected]) Country:US Date Posted:7/25/2008
"I was passing on I-20 a few days ago and stopped by your hangar. Unfortunately it was all closed up. It looked interesting inside, through the windows! If I ever pass by again, I'll call ahead! Good luck and best wishes." From: David Fidler City: London Country: England Date Posted:7/16/2008
"Great site !!!! I arrived one rainy morning in October 1966 straight out of tec. school at Sheppard. I was assigned to
3560 pilot training and some OMS sq. I work on Tweety 58-1961 "C" flight with as many of the names I can remember------Albert Kick, Gamble, Robert hewitt,Eric Merritt, Richard Gercheck,Brown,Evans,Oats, Schinovich,Carpenter Sgts Stan Farmer,Atkins????I bought my first car in Texas, it was a "Fine" one !! I purchased it from Periman Pontiac in Midland : 1967 GTO with red striped tires and hood mounted tach, gold in color.Joe Hasdorff work in the Orderly room and was one that I ran with. He was later killed by mortar attack in Vietnam----I have his name on my office wall.If anybody sees or knows any of these folks, would love to talk !! Thanks again !! Bob" From: Robert "Bob" Cooper ([email protected]) City: Mobile Country: USA Date Posted:7/10/2008
"" From: Brent Hughes ([email protected]) City: London Country: UK
Date Posted:7/9/2008
"Thank you for the inspiration :) Sincerely, Mariecor Agravante :)" From: Mariecor SabrineTom Kennedy Darin Wetzler Agravante City: Klamath Falls, Oregon ([email protected]) Country: USA Date Posted:7/5/2008
"Congratulations on the Museum and the web site! I was assigned to Webb Oct 1967 to June 1974. It as my first assignment out of tech school as an Instrument Flight Trainer Specialist (Instructor and Maintainer). During my time at Webb I worked both T-37 (T-4) and T-38 (T-7) trainers. At that time the Instrument Flight Trainers were in two buildings just east of the north hangar (Hangar 25?) with a street running between. Our barracks was across the
street from the Flight Trainer Branch. Experienced a lot of pilot trainees, hopefully helping some, from then until Jun 1974. Fondly remember the Operations Group's monthly, "grandpa's pitch" softball games... officers vs enlisted, losers pay for the beer. The LtCol who umpired, with no disagreements allowed, for the first year or so was definitely the reason the officers lost three out of every four games. I heard him comment one time, "they make more so they should buy more often." Who was I to disagree with a LtCol! I have many fond memories of my time and activities in Big Spring. I acquired a commercial pilot license at Howard County Airport; picked cotton (for about two hours), was a projectionist at both movie theaters and the drive-in; and road "dirt bikes" all over the "trails" in the western and southern sections of Big Spring and raced a couple of times at the motocross track. I also flew radio controlled airplanes at at the para-sail field, at the red-bottomed dry lake next to I-20 four or five miles west of Webb (when it was dry) and at a small field a couple miles south the base. Most importantly I met and married my wife there in 1969, and our son was born in the Big Spring hospital in 1974, just before we were reassigned to Enid, OK. I haven't many photos of the base or the town, but forward any I can find." City: Central Arkansas From: Tony Strotman ([email protected]) Country:USA Homepage: http://www.usaaf-in-cbi.com Date Posted:7/1/2008
"We have an air museun here in Henderson County, North Carolina which you might want to visit (Western North Carolina Air Museum). The website is not as comprehensive as yours, and the museum aircraft are mostly obsolete
(if any aircraft might be called obsolete), civilian light aircraft.and a couple of WW1 airbirds. One member owns a Stearman biplane of WW2 vintage, restored and flyable. Although we've been around longer than Hangar 25, your progress thus far has been remarkable. We are expanding, adding more space as you too look toward the future. Regarding your gift shop, I have a Cold War novel that is in its second printing. I would be pleased to send you a courtesy copy to determine its saleability. Would you be interested in displaying it in your gift shop? If it sells, you can buy additional copies at the usual 40% discount. Cordially, Bryan Aleksich, President, Hufeisen Press " City: Horse Shoe, North Carolina From: Bryan Aleksich ([email protected]) Country: USA Date Posted:6/26/2008
"My sincere "thank you", to all Veterans for their service and to all who support Hangar 25. I am a historical researcher and the 2nd Vice President for the 99th Bomb Group Historical Society. I am also a volunteer to the "Heaven from Hell " Bombardiers of WWII website where we provide free information and photos of WWII Bombardiers from Class books and other sources. My Uncle 1st Lt John C. Staffo (photo attached) earned his Bombardier Wings as part of the AAFBS Big Spring TX Class 43-4. He was KIA on October 10, 1943 flying in a B- 17F with the 99th BG 348th BS on his 20th mission from Oudna Field Tunisia to bomb the Tatoi Aerodrome near
Athens Greece. I am writing his story for my family and also the story of the crew of 4230446 as a tribute to all of the men who served with the 99th BG in WWII. Some of his story has been told through excerpts of his letters written while at AAFBS Big Spring and included in Chapter 8 of Volume 4 of Lou Tholes book "Forgotten Fields". I would especially appreciate hearing from any Class 43-04 members or their families. If you would be willing to share with me any of your own, or your Dad's stories, memories, or photos you may have of AAFBS Big Spring TX a copy, or electronic file copy, would be especially appreciated and would be helpful in our work. Please contact me so we may discuss this in more detail. If you would send me your phone number and provide a good day and time that it would be convenient for you, I would welcome an opportunity to speak with you" City: Springfield, VA From: Gary Staffo ([email protected]) Country: USA Homepage: http://www.99BombGroup.org Date Posted:6/19/2008
"Were you at Webb AFB on October 24, 1956? If you served at Webb AFB or lived in Big Spring or Midland Texas in October 1956, your input is needed for an upcoming historical presentation sponsored by the West Texas Historical Association (www.wtha.org Texas Tech University- Lubbock, TX). On October 24, 1956, two tragic aircraft accidents occurred that originated from Webb AFB. The first occurred over Midland and second in Big Spring,
Texas. While on a training flight, instructor pilot Capt. Roy Allen Roberts and pilot 1st Lt. Lowell Dean Hale flying in a T-33 struck a civilian aircraft over a residential neighborhood in Midland, instantly killing the five passengers in the private plane and Capt. Roberts and 1st Lt. Hale. Later that same day a Webb AFB mechanic George St. Germain without permission commandeered a T-33, and flew the plane north toward Lemesa. After being chased by Section Commander Capt. Lawrence W. Moellenberg, St. Germain’s T-33 returned to the skies over Big Spring, while base personnel and law enforcement scrambled to alert citizens of the approaching jet. Unable to land the plane Airman St. Germain crashed 600 feet west of the Cosden Refinery and died instantly in the fiery wreckage. Also as a result of blockading roads near Webb AFB, a law enforcement vehicle struck and killed a civilian driving near the base. Within an 8 hour period, nine lives were lost due to these incidents. If you were involved or recall the events of Oct. 24, 1956, or know individuals associated with either of these accidents, please contact: Wes J. Sheffield via email [email protected]. " From: Wes Sheffield ([email protected]) City: Burleson TX Country: USA Date Posted:6/12/2008
"Tosssed from nest three times; T-41, 37 & 38, at Webb AFB during UPT Class 68-H. Went on to serve in the USAF for 20 years flying F-4 C's, D's, E's, B's, & J's and then F-16's from preproduction to Block 15's as a test pilot mostly. Still have an affectionate place in my heart for Big Spring , Texas and the warm memories of the people who so graciously hosted us young bohemians for a year while we tried out our fledgling wings, drank too much beer and just about everything else, and dodged sand hill cranes on initial approach." City: Huntsville Utah From: Don Bell Country: USA Date Posted:6/12/2008
"Class 62-B, Jaguar Flight. Anyone in this class, I would be pleased to hear from you by email. Attended the last reunion and found it very interesting." From: Gil Alligood ([email protected]) City: Cary, NC Country: USA Date Posted:6/11/2008
"I was stationed at Webb in 1968 thru 1970. I was in supply." City: Cayce,South Carolina From: William Coates ([email protected]) Country: usa Date Posted:6/9/2008
"Nice Job!! I came to Webb and Big Spring in 1969 with my new wife. We were both just 20 at the time. I was a T- 38 Crew Chief on "H" Hotel row. We lived up in the trailer park just out the back gate near the catholic Church on November Lane. There are many fond memories of Webb and Big Spring. The wagon wheels on Friday night. The drives to El Paso. I would really like to hear from anyone of the old acquaintances. I worked with Gary Hall, Chuck
Crane, Charley Phillips, Allen Pincus. Grady O'Neil was the MSgt. I bought a 1963 Corvette there in Big Spring and I still have it. I will retire from the AF (Air Guard) in December after 39 years 8 months. I am now a C-130 flight Engineer (the longest flying in the AF) flying with the Puerto Rico Air Guard. I commute to PR from the Detroit area. Thanks to Capt Lou Shaw I went on to become a ATP pilot and got a chance to fly as a captain on heavy jets. Keep up the great work and I hope to get there for the reunion. I will post some pictures later. Scott Dickinson ([email protected])" From: Scott Dickinson ([email protected]) City: Warren, Mi Country: USA Date Posted:6/8/2008
"I'm really bummed about the postponement of the reunion. " City: Menifee, California From: Roy Hamand ([email protected]) Country:USA Date Posted:5/29/2008
"my dad, david acosta worked at webb afb from 1959 till it was closed in 1977. he was an aircraft painter." From: ricky acosta ([email protected]) City: odessa Country: usa
Date Posted:5/24/2008
"Graduated in1960 and was working on a few of us from that class attending this year. Guess l'll start working on 09 - if we are still around. Maybe more can contact me and we can get more to go -- if we can find a place to stay. " From: Ronald Green ([email protected]) City: Cave Creek, AZ Country: USA Date Posted:5/11/2008
"I was station at Webb AFB., and remembeer the most strange thing there. On the flight line at the resturant they had a tree. Ever years bugs would eat the leaves and the tree would bounce back. I work at Stand-board. It was there that my my bosses {officers} evaluated IP pilots who trained other plots. Before I left I had gone to Dallas for my flight back to Ga. There I ran in a Lt Veigh who was now flying for Eastern Airlines. I remember my Wing
Command a Colonel Collins. I had baby set for him in Nagoya (Komaki Airdrome} in 1948/49. He was Capt then and now was my Wing Commander. He had come a long ways so had I. I retired at Homestead AFB in 1968. Went back to school and taught 8th Grade Ga History and retired in 1994 with 25 yeras service in the field of Education. I enjoy revisting Webb via internet." From: M Sgt Robert [Bob] Nobles., JR. ([email protected]) City: Rochelle Country: USA Date Posted:5/11/2008
"The sight of hangar 25 picture brought back many memories of Pyote Texas where I took B-29 training in 1943. I believe the hangars there were of similar construction. I visited there in 1845 and got some pictures of the skeletons still standing Ford" City: Glenpool Oklahoma From: Henry (Ford) Tolbert ([email protected]) Country: USA Date Posted:5/7/2008
"I was stationed at Webb Air Force base for just a short time from August to November 1957. I had just returned from an overseas assignment and was serving out my last 90 plus days at Webb. I worked in an area that did the daily scheduling of training aircraft for the morning and afternoon flight schedules. We also scheduled aircraft for various unscheduled maintenance at the different maintenance shops. So didn't get a chance to meet too many
people. I really enjoyed my last days in the Air Force and I have had the chance recently to go back to Big Spring, TX. and also tour the Hangar 25 Air Museum. If you get the chance to pass through that way, you should visit the old base. The people there have really worked hard to create a very nice museum and it's well worth your visit. Lots of neat memorabilla and some beautiful aircraft. If anyone that reads this comment and was at Webb AFB at the same time, please email me. Thanks S/SGT Bill Evans." City: Lake Havasu City, AZ From: Bill Evans ([email protected]) Country: USA Date Posted:5/5/2008
"Graduated in Class 65-F." From: Franklin Breeden ([email protected]) City: Grapevine, TX Country: USA
Date Posted:5/4/2008
"I am trying to locate any information about someone who might have been stationed at webb air force base in 1966. I was a baby boy given up by a woman named Jackie Phillips. I am assuming she was maybe a teenager. I was born in 1966 and its possible that her family was stationed at webb at the time. There is no school records at the big spring high school or any marriage records on Jackie from the 50's to the 70's but since webb was a transitional place for alot of airmen its possible her family was stationed there and she gave birth and gave up the baby and they moved. Phillips was her maiden name and I estimate that she could have been between 15-19 years old so that would make her parents who would have been stationed there about 35-60 years old in 1966. I am basically just at a dead end and thought about webb being an active base during that time. I need to get medical information from this birth mom because I have now had a medical crisis and the dr's have told me it is genetic and any information that I could provide will greatly assist them in treating me. Thanks Charles Hudson (I was born December 1966 in big spring at medical arts hospital to Jackie Phillips) " From: Charles Hudson ([email protected]) City: Abilene, TX Country: USA Date Posted:4/30/2008
"I was a T-37 instructor pilot from Nov 63 thru Mar 67. My two oldest boys were born in Big Spring. We have many pleasant memories of our years at Webb." City: Tarpon Springs, FL From: George McKenna ([email protected]) Country: USA
Homepage: http://www.pbase.com/gmckenna Date Posted:4/29/2008
"An interesting web site. I haven't been back to Big Spring since graduation from UPT in class 64-A. All you need to complete the memories would be pictures of the old student VOQ, horny-toads, tarantulas, and rattle snakes." City: Chesterfield Country: United From: Jack Hauser ([email protected]) States Date Posted:4/28/2008
"I was surprised to find this wonderful site. I was stationed at Webb from Jan. 1969 to the fall of 1970. I made buck Sergeant there. I worked in the CBPO under Major Ruric H. Wester. I have very fond memories of Webb. It was my 1st duty station from Keesler AFB Training School. Hope to hear from other former airman. " From: Rick Hoffmeister ([email protected]) City: Fishers, Indiana Country: USA Date Posted:4/27/2008
"My father went to Bombardier School at Big Springs. He was kIA on 02/07/45. His name was FO Isadore G. Belinkie. His plane, a B24, was named "Calamity Jane. I was very happy to find this site. Thank you. Barbara Jepson" From: Barbara Jepson ([email protected]) City: Greenwich, CT Country: USA Date Posted:4/15/2008
"Webb was my first assignment after tech. school at Amarillo. Arrived in Jan 1966 & remained until Aug 1970. i worked in hanger T-75, the T-38 phase dock. The time spent at Webb we the most rewarding years in the USAF. I only wish I had kept up with all my "buddies" after the years. Hope to attend the reunion." From: Timothy Neumann ([email protected]) City: Tulsa Oklahoma Country: USA Date Posted:3/31/2008
"You have a wonderful air history museum, I hope I get a chance to visit in person. Thanks for your hard work and dedication." From: Steve Terjeson ([email protected]) City: Seattle, WA Country: USA Homepage: http://wwarii.com/blog Date Posted:3/21/2008
"" City: MENDON NEW YORK From: CHUCK CORBETT ([email protected]) Country: U.S.A.
Date Posted:3/9/2008
"Thanks m+12. you do a great job and glad you moved to Big Spring and are a part of the Hangar family " From: Gloria McDonald City: Big Spring Country: USA
Date Posted:3/4/2008
"This is my third and last post tonight. I have attached a photo of a business card from one of the band members that played at The Blue Note. I imagine there are probably many of you Webb AFB veterans that remember The Blue Note. I do remember I was never carded. Also, please consider coming to the September 2008 Reunion. Since it has been so long, this may well be one of the last reunions they have. The details are on this web site."
City: Crestwood, Kentucky From: Charles Blanford ([email protected]) Country: USA Date Posted:3/3/2008
"This is my second post and attached is a photo of one of our F102A's on the ATC flight line during a base open house in 1962. Just a little side note, I bought a model of a F102 and had it assembled with the exact decals and numbers of the one in this photo. It kind of makes my desk look a kid uses it but it brings back good memories for me." City: Crestwood, Kentucky From: Charles Blanford ([email protected]) Country: USA Date Posted:3/3/2008
"I was stationed at Webb AFB with the 331st FIS from January 1961 thru October 1962, 2 of the most memorable years of my Air Force experience. I will never forget Webb AFB and the friendly town of Big Spring, Texas. While I was at Webb I worked part time at the Wagon Wheel restaurant which was just outside of our base. I also spent many a Friday and Saturday nights at our favorite watering hole, The Blue Note. I first signed this guest book in April 2007 but since then I have gone thru my memorabilia, mostly for nostalgia and to reminesce, but also to see what I could find that might be fun to put on this guest book. I found several items but I believe this site only allows 1 photo upload per 'sign-in' so I will post a couple more after this one. The first one is a scanned picture of a patch for the 331st. I hope it brings back a few memories to you like it did me." City: Crestwood, Kentucky From: Charles Blanford ([email protected]) Country: USA Date Posted:3/3/2008
"T37/T38 IP (BAYOU) '62-'66 Retired Delta Captain" City: Nalins (New Orleans) LA From: Emile Legendre ([email protected]) Country: usa Date Posted:3/2/2008
"I was stationed at the 331st FIS straight from tech school. I was there from 1962 to 1966 and was a crew chief assigned to the T-Bird Flight. As the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence, we were always going over to Midland to chase the girls. One of them caught me, a wounderful lady named Loretta, we were married in 1964. We both have wounderful memories of life at Webb AFB. I would not trade my time there for anything. "
From: William R. (Bill) Gulick ([email protected]) City: San Antonio, Texas Country: USA Date Posted:2/28/2008
"NICE SITE KEEP IT UP OK" From: EKESON GUYMAN GUYMAN City: LOME Country: TOGO ([email protected]) Homepage: http:// WWW.YAHOO.COM Date Posted:2/27/2008
"I was stationed at Webb afb from Jan65 to Jan66. I was in the aircraft maintance sq as a A/C sheetmetal person. I had a nick name of Rosie. The wife and i enjoyed ti at Big Springs city. The only thing we didn't like was the wind and the tornados that come around the part of Texas. Take care and enjoy all. Dale ( ROSIE)" City: Crescent City ,CA Country: Del From: Dale Rosenberg ([email protected]) Norte Date Posted:2/20/2008
"I was a member of the Pilot Training Class 72-02 and would love to hear about any of my old classmates! I have
very fond memories of Webb AFB - I arrived as a Bachelor and married mid way thru our class to my wife, Diana. I went on to fly KC-135's out of Loring AFB, Maine. After 6 years in Maine was assigned to Castle AFB in California.. Left the USAF in the summer of 1978 and flew for Delta Air Lines for 26 years and I am still in the Atlanta area - we raised two daughters - now married and have 3 grandsons! Would love to return to Big Spring for a re-union and see Hangar 25 Museum. Bob Kesler" From: Robert (Bob) Kesler ([email protected]) City: Roswell, Georgia Country: USA Date Posted:2/10/2008
" " HI , CONGRATULATION REALLY EXCELLENT SITE JUST FOUND IT. MY NAME IS MOE PANAHI FOREIGN STUDENT FROM IIAF ( IMPERIAL IRANIAN AIR FORCE ) IN CLASS 78-02 FROM 1976 UNTIL THE BASE WAS CLOSED IN 1977. I ENJOYED THE CITY OF BIG SPRING AND WEBB, ALSO HAD GREAT MEMORIES THERE WITH SOME GREAT PEOPLE . I NEVER FORGET THE DAY IN JULY WHEN I WAS READY FOR TAKE OFF WITH MY INSTRUCTOR ( 1st LT. JERRY CAROL ) WHEN I SAW A BIG SNAKE WAS CROSSING THE RUNWAY IN SUN HOT AT 2:25 PM. I EXTEND MY BEST REGARDS TO MY KIND AND RESPECTABLE INSTRUCTOR JERRY CAROL WHO ALSO WAS A GOOD SOCCER PLAYER IN THE BASE ALSO FLIGHT COMMANDER CAPT. DAVID SCHIDLER , MAJOR BOX AND WING COMMANDER COL. . HARRY SPANNAUS . THANKS FOR YOUR PERFECT SITE AND WISHING YOU ALL THE BEST. GOOD LUCK ." From: MOE PANAHI K. ([email protected]) City: TORONTO Country: CANADA Date Posted:2/10/2008
"I graduated from Webb, class 76-05, the Freedom Flyers. We were some 33 students strong with 2 Kuwatie and 1 Iranian, and an all ROTC contingent from all over the country. Remember well the oven effect when leaving the air conditioned building at the end of a long day. We have had a couple of reunions, last one at Eglin AFB in 2006. I sure miss the wonderful disposition of the locals, they were kind and thoughtful. This was a great website to visit.
Hope to make the return trip someday." From: James Hunt ([email protected]) City: So. Glens Falls Country: USA Date Posted:2/10/2008
"I love your musuem (from what I can see!!!)- I hope to visit it in person one day. I am an Air Force brat, and hope to be in the Air Force one day (when I graduate), so this bit of history means a lot to me. Lots-o-Love!" City: Richards, Texas Country: United From: Jacy Teston States of America Date Posted:2/9/2008
"I went thru pilot training at WEBB as 64-D. Returned as an Instructor in the T-37 for another 4 years. Same little lady, Rose White, signed me onto active duty in Nov, 62 and signed me out in Dec, 67. Good memories of Big Spring. Owned my first house there on Carol St in Kentwood. " From: Gene Johnson ([email protected]) City: Dundee, Ill Country: USA Date Posted:2/8/2008
"YOU HAVE A GREAT WEBPAGE. I GREW UP IN BIG SPRING DURING WW2, MANY GREAT MEMORIES OF BIG SPRING AND THE GREAT PEOPLE OF WEST TEXAS." From: Don Royalty ([email protected]) City: Simpsonville, SC Country: USA Date Posted:2/2/2008
"Impressive little museum, covering lots of ground. My father-in-law trained as a WWII bombardier here." From: Eileen Mattei ([email protected]) City: Harlingen TX Country: USA
Date Posted:2/1/2008
"Came to Big Spring in 1963 after Airborn Radar School in Denver. Assigned to 331 FIS worked on F-102 and then F-104. Whent to Puerto Rico during/after Cuban Crisis. Spent lots of time in the local establisments, Drive In's, Bars, Hoyle Nix and riding/racing Motorcycles. Opened A-1 Motorcycle Shop on old 20 at the entrance to the base. Sold cars at Hopper Auto Sales and later worked for the city as a City Electrician. Lots of good memories of Big Spring.
Have been back several times to visit friends." City: Port Ewen New York From: Mike DeFelice ([email protected]) Country: USA Date Posted:1/27/2008
"HI, My name is Olin "OAKIE" Bankhead III and my dad, OAKIE Jr. graduated from flight training class 68A in 66 or 67? I Myself was born there on Webb AFB. I have some of my dads patches and his flight training year book from there during those times.My father did two tours in vietnam after he graduated flight school and after that Our family moved all over the place,Japan,Hawaii, etc... He died on Feb 3rd,1993 in the HTTB L-100 Lockheed C-130. He
retired from the air force a Major,then went to work for Lockheed in Marietta,Ga. Where He was a senior test pilot. " From: Olin Bankhead III ([email protected]) City: Canton,GA. Country: USA Date Posted:1/26/2008
"Proud to be a member of pilot trng class 64 D." From: philip bay ([email protected]) City: kissimmee, fl Country: us
Date Posted:1/23/2008
"" From: Milton George ([email protected]) City: Wichita Kansas Country: USA
Date Posted:1/5/2008
"I am searching for a photo of the Big Spring TX Bombardier graduating class of 43-15. I talked with a WWII Veteran, a graduate of that class, who used to have the photo and lost it. The photo is unique in that there was a soldier with a dog at the end of the row, who when the camera slowly panned the group, hurried to the other end of the row, and was photographed again. The soldier with the dog is at both ends of the row. The class graduated on Oct. 30, 1943.
As a thank-you for that Veteran's service to his country, I would like to find and return that photo to him. I want to pay for any copying and postage required to acquire the photo. I'm told Hangar 25 does not have it. Nor does the Howard County TX Library. I'm still searching and hope somebody can help me locate a copy of this photo, please. Barb O'Brien; 1851 Dina Ave; Arnold, MO 63010 Home: 636-287-3813. Cell: 314-591-1982" From: Barbara O'Brien ([email protected]) City: Arnold, Missouri Country: USA Date Posted:1/3/2008
"the above is my new email address" From: jim telscher (airforce1@zoomtown) City: cincinnati, ohio Country: usa
Date Posted:1/2/2008
"I was stationed at Webb from 73-75 I was a Flight chief on one of the Security Police flights. I also mairred a local lady from there and we had a son. I got out of the Air Force A webb and worked at a couple of places therewe then got a devorice. and I moved back to IL. I did rejoin the Air Force and retired in 1994. I did enjoy my time At Werbb." From: ferris elam (sportsterbutch@cox,net) City: ft walton bch fl Country: usa Date Posted:12/27/2007
"A wonderful site that keeps the memories alive for those that were based at Big Spring. My dad and uncle were both at Webb AFB -- my dad in Class 53-C and my uncle in Class 52-F. According to both, the flying at Big Spring was the best, and so were the people. My uncle went on to fly the F-86 Sabre in Korea. Unfortunately, he never made it home."
From: Jim Escalle ([email protected]) City: Bakersfield, CA Country: USA Homepage: http://www.jimmylescalle.com Date Posted:12/26/2007
"********Attention:********My name is Aaron Fountain and I live in Fate, Texas near Rockwall, Texas. My biological father is Lt. Mehrzad Mostashari who trained & flew aircraft out of Webb Airforce Base in the late 60's (the 1967C picture annual @ Webb Airforce Base shows my fathers picture and lists "Police Officers College- Tehran" under my fathers name). My mother, Nelda Greenhill, met my dad @ Webb Airforce Base back in the late 60's. They became
an item and later became pregnant with me. I never knew my dad because he supposedly returned to Tehran, Iran in January 1970. I was born in June of 1970. I visited the Hangar 25 Museum two years ago and I made a copy of my father's picture from the 1967C picture flight annual located in the wonderful collection they have on display at the Museum. I have several pictures of my dad and my mom together at the airforce base(one next to his Volkswagon- bug car) but I am still so curious about my father because I never got a chance to actually see him in person and I know so little about him. I was wondering if anyone might remember my dad or if anyone might know how I can get more information regarding my father? Please email me at [email protected] or email my wife at [email protected]. I also have a cell phone number 972-369-2294. Any information regarding my father would be very appreciated. Thanks a million!!!! " City: Fate, Texas Country: United From: Aaron Fountain ([email protected]) States Homepage: http://www.yahoo.com Date Posted:12/26/2007 "Spent the year of 1968 at Webb, graduating in the flight class of 69-04. Nicest people in the world live in west Texas. After a Vietnam tour in fixed wing gunships, came back to our ranch here in Montana. What a great year we had with great friends and class mates." From: Patrick McGillis ([email protected]) City: Deer Lodge, Montana Country: U.S.A. Date Posted:12/11/2007
"I was stationed at Webb AFB from 1969 - 1971, was assigned to the T-41 Section at Howard County Airport. I worked with some fine Officers, Major Benson, Capt Perry and alot of fine civilian flight instructors. I retired from the Air Force and I am now a police officer with the school district in Midland Tx. Can't wait to go tour the hangar. Good Job"
From: JAMES HAMBLIN ([email protected]) City: Midland Tx Country: USA Date Posted:11/28/2007
"Reading this web site brings back a flood of memories. I graduated from Webb Class 66-E in February 1966 and spent a 27 1/2 year career in the Air Force flying the F-4, A-10 and F-16. My career choice( fighters) may have been influenced by the 331st TFS F-104 jocks in their orange flight suits and F-104 spurs. I have very fond memories of the very friendly people of Big Spring. It was the friendliest military town I experienced during my career with
Valdosta, GA coming a close second. I still have the newspaper with a two page welcoming spread for our class with each class member's name and picture accompanied by a sponsor business in Big Spring. My sponsor was a men's store which gave me a very nice gift on my first visit and on subsequent visits, when I found something I liked, they said "just take it on home Lieutenant and come back and pay us later". I also remember our fabulous PT instructor Cal Lowery and the biggest seller of used Corvettes in Texas, Jackie Hopper. I remember the town slogan of the time, "One of the many good things about Big Spring." They had many including great steaks and my very first Mexican food at Carlos' Restaurant. I learned that beer and jalopeno laden nachos were consumed together for a very good reason. I remember lots of good times at the O Club and an occasional foray to Midland in a formation of cars on the interstate, practicing our formation skills, of course. A favorite memory is of circling the Wagon Wheel Drive-In looking for girls and pulling in for a great burger accompanied on the jukebox by The Greenwood Brothers' "The Bridge Washed Out, I Can't Swim and My Baby's on the Other Side." I have yearned to return to Big Spring and plan to do so soon. Steve Steele, Col USAF (Ret) Class of 66E" From: Steve Steele, Col (Ret) ([email protected]) City: Colorado Springs, CO Country: USA Date Posted:11/21/2007
"" From: Karen Walker (ksw) City: New Harmony, IN Country: USA
Date Posted:11/11/2007
"I'll Be at the next 55-D reunion, God Willing." From: Joseph Deiss, Jr ([email protected]) City: Spokane, Wa Country: USA
Date Posted:11/10/2007
"I submitted a comment a couple of years ago. I was stationed at Webb from November 52 untill discharged December 55. I worked in Post Dock Inspection section with John Bender and Don Schutt. I hope to attend the reunion next year with my friend John Lawrence who was there when the base re-opened in 1952. I hope to see others that were there. I submitted this because of the E-mail address change. "Jonesey""
From: Edward A Ted Jones ([email protected]) City: Salt Lake City, Utah Country: USA Date Posted:11/3/2007
"I was stationed at Webb AFB as a personnel specialist from June,1969 to January 1973. I worked in the airman- assignments section of the CBPO, with primary duties of processing all enlisted PCS relocations. The majority of assignments we processed were to Southeast Asia. I worked with sergeants Hughes, Marks, Goetz, Liethel, Pantellemon, and "Tank" Willard Newman . Captin Mccleod was our chief - I remember his being from High Point,
NC, my home state. The officers-assignment section was located adjacent to our area and I remember a steady procession of graduates from flight training. I have many fond memories of Webb AFB and look forward to returning for the reunion. " From: wayne wright ([email protected]) City: N. Charleston Country: USA Date Posted:10/31/2007
"The website is looking wonderful, and as always is professional quality." From: H Wallace City: Big Spring Country: USA
Date Posted:10/31/2007
"I was an aircraft mechanic from 1966 - 1967 at the 331st Fighter Interceptor Squadron. I worked the flightline for a couple of months on the F104-A's, then got sent to the Alert Barn of which I stayed until I got orders for Viet Nam. I remember SGT. Hissam, Sgt. Peters, and Major Younf of which I got to ride in the bac seat of the T-33 Trainer we used for target aircraft. My best memories are from Webb. I always felt important because we were an ADC
Squadron on an ATC base. I remember when we ate chow everyone used to look at our 1o4 patches. I believe our commander was colonel Schereck. I got orders for Viet Nam, and Butch Bailey got orders for Jordan. Anyone with more memories and want to talk e-mail me. I was the one with the 1964 Ford Fairlane with the performance engine that everyone wanted to race." From: larry thompson ([email protected]) City: carrollton, texas 75006 Country: USA Date Posted:10/29/2007
"Stopped by to visit the guest book again, such a great thing keeping the memories alive!! I was staioned here between May 1975 and September of 1977, in the CE Squadron (orderly room), I knew a lot of the tradesmen in the Squadron, also a bunch of the Firemen, such a great thing to go back and see everyone sharing their memories, I hope to be able to send in some pics the next time. Thanks again for keeping this Web Site up on Webb AFB !!"
From: James Lambert ([email protected]) City: Melbourne, FL Country: USA Date Posted:10/19/2007
"I recently completed my first USAF assignment as a T-1 Jayhawk IP (used to be called 'plowed back,' now known as a FAIP) at Laughlin AFB, Del Rio TX. Many times I flew right over the field whilst my students attempted to sniff out the entry point into a low level route northwest of town. As is their custom in such an endeavor, my charges often took their time in locating the entry point, which gave me a chance to check out the field and wonder if life at Webb
was any different from the Del Rio experience. Thanks for the insight of your museum- I always did wonder what was down there... keep up the good work!" From: Drew Patrick ([email protected]) City: Travis AFB Country: United States Date Posted:10/19/2007
"I have some original photos of Big Springs Base from the early 1940s. Here is one which I think is Hanger 25." From: David Rivas ([email protected]) City: Chino ,Ca Country: USA
Date Posted:10/18/2007
"I have faxed my info regarding next years Webb Reunion" From: Bill Medellin ([email protected]) City: Park Rapids, MN Country: usa
Date Posted:10/10/2007
"I was a maintenance officer at Webb AFB from July 1975 -July 1977. Webb AFB was my first assignment as a 2LT. and I was the OIC of the T-37 branch with my office located in what is now the gift shop area of Hanger 25. Col. Harry Spanus was the Deputy Commander for Maintenance at that time. I later moved down the ramp and took over the T-38 section, with my office in "Hanger 18". I left Webb AFB in Jul 1977 when i was transferred to Incirlik CDI,
Turkey. Others i remember include CMS Sam Earl, and CMS John Ramey (listed as CM 5 on the plaques in the hanger). What a great job of restoring the hanger. It looks nicer than it did back in the '70's." From: PJ Sessums ([email protected]) City: Fort Worth Country: USA Date Posted:10/1/2007
"Great site and great memories of Webb and Big Spring. I worked flight line engines on the white rockets and tweets from 71 to 73. My wife is a local girl so we'll be back." From: Herb Burgess ([email protected]) City: Roanoke, AL 36274 Country: U.S.A.
Date Posted:9/22/2007
"I was a 83FTS Sqdn Section Cmdr ib 1975-1977, and eventually was the RM during the final stages of base closure in Aug 1977." From: John Wickman ([email protected]) City: Carlsbad Country: CA, USA Date Posted:9/19/2007
"First of all I would like to say what a great web site this is and wish I would have came upon it a lot sooner. Nice!! I joined the USAF in July of 61 with intentions of seeing some of the world, but the world I seen was basic at Lackland and then onto Webb AFB as a member of the 331st FIS until my tour of duty ended in July of 1965. Was I disappointed with my tour of duty? NO! I worked in the Orderly Room which made it possible for me to be in contact
with everybody in the unit at one time or another and my love for aviation had placed me in the best enviornment possible. Being in a Fighter Squadron attached to an Air Training Command Base plus having the town of Big Spring near by has left me with many cherished memories, and I consider myself fortunate to have been a part of all of it for such a short time. I am looking forward to the reunion in 2008 with hopes of meeting up with some of the old friends I left behind. See Yah there! Ken" From: KEN KIEPER ([email protected]) City: Chanhassen Country: USA Date Posted:9/14/2007
"I was stationed out of tech school at Webb from July 1969 thru Dec 1972. I was in the AGE (ground power) shop. Had great memories there with some great people. My son was born in the old hospital right before it closed. I think our shop was in the hangar you now call 25. Many thanks for your efforts in keeping the history alive. John Beck" From: John Beck ([email protected]) City: Lubbock Country: USA Date Posted:9/12/2007
"Hi: I was a foreing student of class 7607. Chilean second Lt sent to USAF for undergraduated pilot training (T37) at Webb AFB During 1976 I became a commercial pilot for LanChile airlines. Now I am working as Telescope and Instruments operator for the European Southern Observatory. I am married and I have two childrens and I am 51 years old now. Best Regards."
From: Nestor Jimenez ([email protected]) City: Santiago de Chile Country: Chile Date Posted:9/9/2007
"I JOINED THE AIR FORCE TO SEE THE WORLD------SAW 4 YEARS OF IT AT WEBB AFB FROM 1965 TO 1969. I WORKED IN THE J-85 SHOP, THE J-79 SHOP, AND LATER IN THE ENGINE CHANGE HANGAR ON THE NIGHT SHIFT. THE WEBB SITE AS BROUGHT BACK ALOT OF CHERISHED MEMORIES. GREAT JOB."
From: ROGER DALE ROWIN ([email protected]) City: LUBBOCK, TX. Country: USA Date Posted:9/8/2007
"My father Rufus E. Fowler Jr. went to work at WAFB in the early 1950's as a mechanic. He was civil service having served in the Navy during WW II and the Korean War. He remained with Webb till they locked the last door and shut the last gate, transfering to Holliman in New Mexico to finish out his time. A lot of tales were told and fun time spent during his reign at the base. Being born and raised in the Big Spring area it has a large place
in my heart. I only wish Dad could have lived long enough to see all the hard work and time that has gone into this project. Thanks to everyone that has made this possible. Sincerely" From: Diane Fowler Melton ([email protected]) City: San Angelo Country: USA Date Posted:9/5/2007
"Webb Class 69-07.YGBSM. KC135, C7Caribou,T39. Civilian 737, 727, 707. Captain, Southwest Airlines. Retired USAF 1988, Retired Southwest Airlines 2004. The T38 was and still is the finest high performance aircraft to learn to fly jets. I swear I could get requalified with just a bit of training from an instructor I had at Webb. Anyone remember "The Reaper?" The Air Force's answer to R. Le Ermey. Every Midland run I would
edge over a bit just to say those dual runways again. I remember the hangar as well. Great job on the restorations. " From: William Riddle ([email protected]) City: dallas Country: us Date Posted:9/4/2007
"" From: John DeLaCerda ([email protected]) City: Valdosta Country: USA
Date Posted:8/27/2007
"Webb was my first and only assignment and I arrived in May of '73 and seperated in Feb. '77. I was assigned to the John H. Lee Recreation Center,Airmens Club, Mrs.Ellen Gladden was the club's civilian supervisor. Tsgt Bill Warren was the NCOIC along with airmen Randy Wilcox, Nathan Johnson and Ron Delosh. I was fortunate to meet my future wife, Anita Moron, from Coahoma at the clubs functions and we were married at the base chapel
in '75. My brother-in-law Dean Young was also assigned to Webb in the same time period and he also found his bride there. We have family in the Big Spring/Coahoma area and we hope to visit them when the next reunion occurrs. Their are many fond memories of Big Spring and the people who live there made them all possible. Thanks, Big Spring!!!" From: John DeLaCerda ([email protected]) City: Palmdale,California Country: USA Date Posted:7/25/2007
"Graduated in class 73-05, as a Captain. Stayed at Webb as a T-38 instructor until it closed in 1977. Many great memories and still stay in touch with some local people. I retired in 1995 after 27 years. I am very proud of the Big Spring community for establishing this museum. Congratulations to all of you who made this possible." From: Colonel Tommy G. Brown ([email protected]) City: Spokane, WA Country: USA Date Posted:7/18/2007
"Great site and I'm looking forward to visiting Hangar 25. I received my wings in October 1968 as a member of Class 69-C or 69-03 as we were know as then. I plowed back as a T-38 instructor and remained at Webb until 1973 when I transitioned to the F-4. Both of my son's were born at Webb. My oldes in 1968 and my youngest in 1971. I remember the many fun times we had in Big Spring, Texas. "
From: Bruce Bickhaus ([email protected]) City: Fairview, Texas Country: USA Date Posted:7/16/2007
"Great site! I graduated in class 55C in 1954 and came back as an IP until 1956. My last class was 55U. I flew F- 84F's, F-86L's, C-119's and C-121's in 9 years with the PA ANG at Pittsburgh. Many fond memories of Webb and of Big Spring. My daughter, who just visited the museum and made me aware of this web site, was born at Cowper Clinic in Big Spring in 1956. Wish you much success in your project."
From: Van Ernest ([email protected]) City: Wilmington,NC Country: USA Date Posted:7/12/2007
"Received my wings in T-33As Oct 15, 1957 class of 58-A. Presently own architectural firm in Colorado Springs. Have son that is a grad of the USAFA class of 92 and he received his wings in T-38As at Sheppard AFB, TX April 1994 (class of 94-04) . He presently is the DO of AETC SAS at Randolph AFB, TX and flies the T-6A Texan II." From: Dempsey CURRIE ([email protected]) City: Colorado Springs, CO Country: USA
Date Posted:6/25/2007
"I just recently passed though Big Spring, TX and had the opportunity to visit both downtown Big Spring, TX and then a trip out to what use to be WEBB AFB. I was lucky in that the day I was there the Hangar 25 museum was closed but someone was there and was nice enough to allow me to tour the hangar. If you have not been to see it yet I must say it's a very worthwhile place to visit. They have done a very nice job collecting some very interesting Air Force memorabilia. I was only at Webb AFB a short time from Aug-Nov 1957 where I was discharged. After 50 years it was a real trip back in time. My rank was S/SGT and I worked in an area that did the scheduling of training aircraft (T-33's) Many of the original buildings are still there and I am almost sure some of the barracks are there too. It was a nice visit and I would encourge anyone to stop and see the Hangar 25 museum. Regards...... Bill Evans [email protected]" From: Bill Evans ([email protected]) City: Lake Havasu City, AZ Country: USA Date Posted:6/22/2007
"i love thsi page. it looks really nicxe. keep it up." From: asaba owerri ([email protected]) City: aba Country: lagos nwanne
Date Posted:6/1/2007
"I spent only a few months at Webb in the Spring of '69...flunked an eye test after arriving at Webb and never got to fly in the USAF...just watched as friends learned to fly T-41s at Howard County (I already had my private license and about 200hrs in 172s so you know just watching hurt!)....My best memories are of a huge dust/hail storm first spotted while playing intersquad softball..we headed out quickly when we saw it comming...I ended up
riding it out at the last available covered spot at the Wagonwheel!...Went on to Fairchild AFB and saw so many of those rookie T-41 jocks as they, now qualified in every imaginable type of heavy metal, went through Survival School on the way to Nam, et al. It still amazes me how these guys went from beginner to expert in such a short period of time!" From: Dan O'Brien ([email protected]) City: Naples, FL Country: USA Date Posted:5/28/2007
"I was station at Webb AFB from 1957 to 1960 in the Civil Engineering Gp. working the for the base Real Property Officer. I returned in 1968 and became the civilian Real Property Officer until 1972. I had learn that the base was going to close I transferred to Dallas and work in the Regional Offfice of the Veteran's Administration for a number of years before entering the Real Estate Finance working for banks,private developers,and foreign
investors from Europe and Canada. I am in still in the real estate consulting business today here in Arizona. Webb was my beginning in the real estate business and I will always remeber the good and bad but the fun times too I had in Big Spring. I was there for the Hanger 25-2005 Reunion saw some of my old good friends still living in Big Spring..." From: Jerry Kohler ([email protected]) City: Prescott,Az Country: USA Date Posted:5/22/2007
"Went thru pilot training in 64-D at WEbb. Returned as an instructor in the T-37 for another 4 yrs. Rose White, civilian, signed me on active duty in Nov, 62 and signed me off in Dec, 67. 2000 hrs in the Tweet. " From: Gene Johnson ([email protected]) City: Dundee,Ill Country: USA Date Posted:5/22/2007
"i love this site keep it up" From: Owerri Imo ([email protected]) City: lome Country: togo
Homepage: http://www.mallam.com Date Posted:5/15/2007
"My father, Burt T. Johnson, retired out of Big Spring in about 1965 after 25 years of service. We had been in Tripoli, Libya just before that. He was in communications, but I am uncertain of his role on this base. I have vague memories riding the bus from chapel to housing. I always felt safe living on base. What a caring community of people to be surrounded by. Dad moved us to Arlington, TX where he lived until 1989. Then he
moved to Sedro Wooley, WA. He passed away in 2002." From: Lenora Johnson Strebeck ([email protected]) City: Arlington Country: USA Date Posted:4/12/2007
"Stationed at Webb in 71-72 after tour in Japan and Korea on F4s. Crew chief on T38s, real nice duty with great hours. Had many good friends on and off base. Very nice area and people. Wagon Wheel was allways an interesting place to hang out as was Big Spring City Park. As others have mentioned I to arrived at night and was fooled by refinery lights into thinking town was much bigger. "
From: Howard Spicer City: Northfield, N.H. Country: USA Date Posted:4/12/2007
"I was stationed at Big Springs AFB ,later Webb AFB in 1952-1954 in the Hq Sq Sec. 3560th Air Base Gp. I was a dispatcher in Base Operations so got to meet with many of the pilots and cadets during the 2 years there. Big Springs was very dry during those years so we had dust storms regularly leaving red dust everywhere. Being from Indiana where things are green it was quite a change. I did learn to enjoy the area and have returned a
couple of times just to renew old memories. Am glad that I found the museum site and would like to visit at the next reunion. " From: Jim Strange ([email protected]) City: Tallahassee Country: usa Date Posted:4/10/2007
"I was stationed at Webb AFB with the 33st FIS as an Aircraft Electrician from January 1961 thru September 1962. At first I didn't care much for West Texas bus as I spent more time there I learned to appreciate it. I have a lot of very goof memories, both on base and in town. I wouldn't trade my experiences in the Air Force, especially at Webb AFB/Big Spring, for anything."
From: Charles Blanford ([email protected]) City: Crestwood, KY Country: USA Date Posted:4/4/2007
"Stopped by last Fall but museum not open. My wife's uncle Arthur Wintheiser, a private pilot, stuntman was a part of the airport history late 30's, 1940's and would like to learn more about museum on next visit during visiting hours and about any part he played in airport history. Art was involved with gov't in developing air mail service in upper mid-west. He also performed in air shows. His brother and my father-in -law walked wings and performed
flying a bi-plane. do not know much more but did get an article and picture from a lady at museum some years ago. Appreciate hearing from you. May not be able to visit until November 2007. Thank you. will continue perusing site info. Great! John" City: Pequot Lakes MN From: John F. Archambo ([email protected]) Country: USA Date Posted:3/30/2007
"Many happy memories for this graduate of Class 62F ... the first all-jet Pilot Training class at Webb. Half of our Basic class went to Randolph as the prototype T-38 class ... I stayed behind in the 'T-Bird' and went on to fly C- 135s with MATS at Travis AFB. Instructor in Primary was Hayes Bryan, Basic was Jim Fletcher - both excellent instructors and good men. Looking forward to attending a reunion someday." City: San Clemente, CA From: Jack Welty ([email protected]) Country: USA Date Posted:3/29/2007
"I graduated from UPT at Webb in Feb 1970 with Class 70-05 and went on to spend five years on active duty, including one year in Thailand flying the EC-121R. Upon returning to the US, I was assigned to Loring AFB, ME and flew the KC-135A. When my tour of duty in the Air Force was complete, I went into commercial aviation and recently retired as an American Airlines Captain on the B767/757. I enjoyed my time at Webb very much and
look forward to hearing from any of my old pilot training class buddies." City: Miami, FL From: Marv Bryant ([email protected]) Country: USA Date Posted:3/29/2007
"Thanks for the memories - great pictures. Spent many an hour staring at that runway. USAF- Air Weather - Webb Air Force Base - 1971-1972" From: David Buchholz ([email protected]) City: Denver Country: USA Date Posted:3/26/2007
"Excellent site, much good information, thank you!" From: Alex Schneider ([email protected]) City: NY Country: US
Homepage: http://4womenonly.mutexdevelopments.com Date Posted:3/11/2007
"What a neat place even if your not a history buff." From: Brenda Walton ([email protected]) City: Big Spring Country: usa
Date Posted:3/6/2007
"My Dad was the C/O of the 339FIS 1955-1957. We lived there on base for two years and loved it. I would like to find as many pictures as posible. Thanks B.Y. Jr." City: Warrenton From: Bryant Anderson Jr. ([email protected]) Country: USA Date Posted:2/28/2007
"I went through Jr. and Sr. High School in Big Spring and occasionally visited Webb AFB. A neighbor, Vernon Dudley was an Webb Instructor Pilot. At Texas Tech in 1957, Vernon was finishing his degree In engineering, under the AF "Bootstrap" program. He flew at Reese AFB to qualify for flight pay, and had me wear my AFROTC uniform, and took me flying in a TB-25. What a thrill for an 18 year old kid! My UPT was in 64H at Willie. One day I was assigned to fly some parts to Webb, in a fiberglass box called "the coffin", installed in the back seat. I never shut down the engine, and taxied to the runway to fly back home. That was my only contact with Webb AFB as a
military officer. I come back to Big Spring for High Schools reunions, and hope to visit Hangar 25 one day. You have a very nice web site. " City: Tiburon, CA From: Logan Boles ([email protected]) Country: USA Date Posted:2/28/2007
"Awesome! My Dad lives in Big Spring and served in Vietnam. I love to see stuff like this. Being a military brat I grew up around it. It always reminds me that my freedom was bought with a price. " City: Columbus oh From: Vada Ross ([email protected]) Country: USA Date Posted:2/23/2007
"My dad, Robert F. Escalle, was a cadet at Webb in Class 53-C. He graduated on May 1, 1953. He flew the T- 28A Trojan and T-33 Shooting Star jet trainer. This site is a great way to remember those who served at Webb and not forget its heritage." City: Bakersfield From: Jim Escalle ([email protected]) Country: USA
Homepage: http://www.robertescalle.net Date Posted:2/20/2007
"I was a graduate of UPT Class 73-06. I have many fond memories of my time at Big Spring. I went on to fly the F-111A and after leaving the Air Force I worked as a Test Conductor for the F-18, AV8B, F-117, U2, and currently the B2 Spirit at Edwards AFB. My son John R. was born on Christmas Day 1972 at Webb AFB Hospital! He went on to graduate from the US Air Force Academy, class of 1995. I own a Mooney M20C and
hope to, someday, land on the runway where I first learned to fly! " City: Lancaster, CA From: John Moro ([email protected]) Country: United States Date Posted:2/20/2007
"Graduated from UPT is class 65-G. Went on the fly F-4s on active duty then on to United Airlines. Retired as a B-747-400 Captain. Also continued flying in the Air Force Reserve. Flew the A-37 and finally the A-10. Still remember with fond memories graduation day at Webb and how proud I was (and still am) of those silver wings! "
City: Larkspur, CO From: Hugh Hebert Country: USA Date Posted:2/19/2007
"I was stationed at Webb from '52-'56 and was in the field mantainence sq. electric shop. Today I was talking to another one who was there about the same time. During the conversation he mentioned a year book that he used to have and I seem to remember seeing one before. Do you or anyone reading this know any thing about
the yearbookI would appreciate any info I can get. Thanks Ron Geary" City: Perry Georgia From: Ronald Geary ([email protected]) Country: USA Date Posted:2/9/2007
"Graduate of Pilot Training Class 59-H , June 1959. IP at Vance AFB. A-1Es in Vietnam 1964/65 ADC in F-102 & F-101B, Hamilton AFB and Comox BC, Canada. FCF (T-37 & T-38 pilot Laughlin AFB & Maintenance Control Officer. F-4 Maintenance Office Kounsan, Korea. AETC IG and HQ Logistics Staff Officer. Retired as Lt/Col July 1979. Worked in Aerospace industry following USAF. Now retired in La Vernia, TX and recently bought an RV-8
to get back in the air. Plan to fly in to 2008 Webb reunion." City: La Vernia, TX From: John Larrison ([email protected]) Country: USA Date Posted:2/3/2007
" Spent six weeks at Webb in the summer of 1958 at ROTC summer camp. I remember marching in the hot sun with our "pith" helmets. Salt pill dispenser next to each water fountain. Orientation flight in a T-33. A very lovely evening near graduation at the country club with some of the Big Springs young girls in attendance. Attended a nice little Lutheran church in town. Some Air Force Academy cadets came one week and inspected our barracks,
checking that they could bounce a quarter off our tightly made beds. Quite an experience and I fondly remember Big Springs. Retired from the Air Force in 1981. Would like to visit Hanger 25 some day." City: Great Falls. Montana From: Richard Johnsten ([email protected]) Country: USA Date Posted:1/30/2007
"i was stationed at webb in 71-72,, i worked in base operations, my ncoic was m/sgt mott, t/sgt bosarge some of my fellow airmen were ssgt jolly a1c dave durham,sgt landsdale. i brought my 1st wife with me at first she had really wondered what i had done to her.sand storms, rattlesnakes ,and other crawly things. she got a job at gibson's. i remember base weather coming over to our counter telling us sand storm coming. i also remember
colorado city aux. landing field were my buddy the fireman a1c mike welcher worked. this truly a great place and great times." City: ft.smith,arkansas From: tony shaw ([email protected]) Country: usa Date Posted:1/22/2007
"I was in UPT Class 62G but was medically disqualified for low positive G tolerance. I served 23 years in the logistics field and retired in 1984 as a colonel. I ride motorcycles and have written 13 books on the subject." City: Arlington, TX From: Jerry Hatfield ([email protected]) Country: USA Date Posted:1/9/2007
"Enjoyed reading some of the comments. I arrived at Webb June 1952 and stayed till1956 went to Chitose Japan. I was in fld. maint. electric shop and shop chief was Mr. Martin Scaggs. My son was born at the base hospital. Someone asked about Browns cleaners. I sure do it was on the on the road going from town to the base. How about the motorcycle shop the drive in diner Jett I think and Look out mountain. What good
memories" City: Perry/Warner Robins From: Ronald Geary ([email protected]) Country: USA Date Posted:12/30/2006
"Good site, just found it . Webb AFB was my first base out of Tech school. June of 76 to 77. Many fond memories. I worked up on the control Tower where the real controller were. Just joking rapcon. Worked with steve rowe. Msgt Bil Root. Chief Workmanm James Gill Major Richard T. Missman Commander. Chaplain Chumley. Any way some off base memories too. Be Cool."
From: Earl Harding ([email protected]) City: Kotzebue Country: USA Homepage: http://weathercatcher.com Date Posted:12/24/2006 " i was stationed at Webb from May 68 thru July 69 ...2050th Comm squadron...... air traffic controller..... ahhhh i remember so well approaching Big Spring from the east on I20...late at night...from a distance i see all theses lights kind of towering into the sky...... I thought...gee....this is really a BIG city...tall buildings and all...... ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh only to come upon the OIL REFINERY on the ouskirts of town...... next
stop...the Wagon Wheel...... " From: Danny Shultz City: Grayson Country: USA Date Posted:12/23/2006
"I was stationed at Webb AFB, during the years of 54,55 & 56..." From: Kenneth Cooney City: Lexington, Ky Country: United States ([email protected]) Date Posted:12/21/2006
"Iwas stationed at Webb AFB from Feb 1955 to May 1956 I was assigned to the J-33A Engine Shop as Engine Mechanic. I was Assigned to Misawa AB Japan. My Daughter was Born at Webb AFB Hospital." From: leonard campbell City: Warner Robins Georgia Country: USA ([email protected]) Date Posted:12/18/2006
"This is a really great place!" From: Richard Nacamuli City: Califon Country: USA ([email protected]) Date Posted:12/13/2006
"Spent over 3 years at Webb AFB, worked in the 78th CE Orderly room. I will never forget that place met a lot of good people, as it was my first Base after tech school. The people in Big Spring were always very freindly. Had a lot of friends in the Fire Dept also." From: James (Jim) Lambert City: Melbourne Country: USA ([email protected]) Date Posted:11/21/2006
"I was never stationed at Webb, infact I entered active duty Aug 1983, so I never heard of Webb until today. But reading the entries here makes me think of all the bases I've been to in the last 23 years. The Air Force has been my extended family as it seems it was to most of you. This is an excellent site and an inspiration for doing the same for other bases or organizations. Thanks for sharing."
From: Brian Jazek City: San Angelo Country: USA Date Posted:11/5/2006
"Nice site keep it up" From: Owerri Imo City: Lome Country: Togo ([email protected]) Date Posted:10/30/2006
"I came to Webb From Korea in Aug. 54 until I got Discharged in Jul. 56. I was with the 3560th MVS. T/Sgt. Clarence Joseph was my NCOIC. I drove a yellow pickup delivering air craft parts for warehouse 27 all up and down the flight line, different hangars and shops. My last assignment was driving the flight line taxi up and down the flightline. From Arow to Z. cannot wait until the reunion gets here 2008. Maybe i will get to see a lot of old
friends. I still remember a lot about the base. Those very bad dust storms and Big Spring. Does anyone remember Mrs. Browns Cleaners. That all the Airmen used ? Hope to here from someone who remembers me. God Bless Richie Austin [email protected]" From: Richard G. Austin City: Jamaica Country: USA ([email protected]) Date Posted:10/23/2006
"I was a member of Class 58 Mike. Assigned there between Nov 1957 and May 1958. Received my wings on May 7, 1958. After completing F-86 gunnery school, my whole class was drafted into B-47s. Assigned to the 509th BW in July 1959. Had a crew before leaving for AFIT in April 1965. After getting my Master's, went back to McConnell for F-105 transition and on to Takhli RTAFB, Thailand in March 1968. Flew 161 combat missions with
72 "counters" with the 333 TFS (355th FW). Returned to the ZI (MArch 1969) and AF Engineering for the next ten years. After AF retirement, served 19 years as the City Engineer in Marshall. " From: Donald Dudley Swofford City: Marshall, TX Country: USA ([email protected]) Date Posted:10/19/2006
"I was assigned to Webb,right after basic training. I arrived in April of 1970. I was in the motorpool and our chief NCO was Senior MasterSargeant Leroy Rorick. His sidekick was Sergeant Benetz.We leared how to drive anything from pickup trucks,[which we used for taxis}, to 44 foot tractor trailers. I worked the swing shift. Sergeant Cox was the night boss. My roommate was Ralph Cirillo. I vividly remember the gentlemen who worked at the
base for civil service. Jimmy Montgomery, Dan Flores, Thurman Hall,Mr. Steen , Jackie Owens, to name a few. They were all great guys to work with.I left Webb the following year and was assigned to RAF Upper Heyford inEngland. Believe itor not, when I left England, I was sent back to Webb . I stayed at Webb for a year and a half until my discharge in Sept !975.Leroy Rorick was still there , but retired. All of the civil service guys were still there.Anew nco in charge- a little short Tech Sergeant by the name of Huey Lee.Our dispatcher was Tech Sergeant Frank Warren . I roomed with him for a time at his home off base. At that time I was married, but my wife was at home in Cincinnati getting ready to have our 1st child.I thoroughly enjoyed my tour{s} at Webb. The work in the motor pool was really great. Driving trucks, forklifts, and driving the flightline picking up pilots. And driving the bus to the local airport, Howard County , to drop off and pick up pilots. Driving to Midland/Odessa to pick up dignitaries. I picked up Spiro Agnew one time at the Howard County regional airport.I could go on and on, but I'll leave the space for someone else. Thanks for putting this Webb site together.I have some pictures, but I have to dig them out and send another time." From: jim telscher City: cincinnati,ohio Country: USA ([email protected]) Date Posted:10/19/2006
"MY former husband was stationed at Webb from 1966 to 1970, and those were the best years of our marriage. Not only was the base important to us, but the city of Big Springs became our home. Our first child was born at the base. I often reflect on those days and remember sitting at my kitchen table watching the T-38's come in for landings and being able to see the pilots white helmets. You might say we lived close to the base. Finding this
web site was pure joy today. thanks!" From: Lois Lee City: Flowery Branch Country: United States ([email protected]) Date Posted:10/13/2006
"I was stationed at Webb from May 1972 until October 1973 when I was reassigned to Korea. Didn't care too much for Korea, but enjoyed Big Spring and Webb. I was in ground radio repair with 2050th Com Sq. I was at Webb when we switched from the old "tube" ground to air radios to the "ribet switch" transitor radios. The new radios were pretty, worked good, but weren't as much fun to work on as the old the ones they replaced."
From: Jim Weed City: Del Rio, Texas Country: USA ([email protected]) Homepage: http://www.tantruminc.com Date Posted:10/2/2006
"Served as a tail gunner on B24s in the 780th Sqd. 465th BG 15th AAF. Gunnery training at Larado Tx." From: Clifford Taylor City: Erie,Pa. Country: USA ([email protected]) Date Posted:10/1/2006
"I was stationed at Webb from 1973 to 1976. NCOIC of Learning Center and Audio Visual Library. Assigned to 78th STURON. Had a great time there. Good Friends." From: Paul Pfingston City: Sturgis Country: USA ([email protected]) Date Posted:9/20/2006
"Nice Website-Good Remembrance of WEBB AFB-I was stationed at WEBB AFB-1964-1965 IN 331ST FIS Remember Deployment To Dominican Republic by 331ST FIS in 1965." From: ROSCOE KENNEDY City: GRASS VALLEY CA. Country: USA ([email protected]) Date Posted:9/14/2006
"I was born at Webb Air Force Base in 1969, my dad was there from 1967 to 1969" From: Shella Baker City: Hot Springs Country: U.S. ([email protected]) Date Posted:9/9/2006
"Came back from Southeast Asia and served my last 10 months at Webb from Sept 74 to July 75...T-38 Phase Docks...Great site...Thanks! Rodney Bell Sgt. USAF 1971-77" From: Rodney Bell (f- City: Baton Rouge, LA Country: USA [email protected])
Homepage: http://udornvet.com Date Posted:9/9/2006
"NICE LOOKING SITE ONYEZE" From: onyeze nwaguy City: lome togo Country: togo ([email protected]) Date Posted:8/31/2006
"I was stationed @ Webb from November 1962 until November 1965 when I left for Biggs AFB. I was assigned to the 331st Fighter Interceptor Squadron. I can't believe there Is only one other person In the guest book from the 331st. I checked all the pictures of the aircraft at Hangar 25 and didn't see one F-102 or F-104. What's Up With That? I had good times at Webb and In Big Spring. My best friend at the time, Jerry Mitchell, and I had a lot of fun
together In town, chasing the grils and going from drive-In to drive-In. I ended up marrying a girl from Big Spring but when I got out of the Air Force we came to California (where I'm from) and I guess the culture shock got her and she went back home, she didn't like Ca. Other than that, just good memories. " From: Roy Hamand City: Menifee, CA Country: USA ([email protected]) Date Posted:8/30/2006 "I was in Class 52G in the summer of '52. My instructor was R L Flynn. I have nothing but fond memories of Webb AFB. It some of the formative years of my life. On to Korea after Webb where I was with 49th FB WG. Then to Gt Falls, Montana.WebbAFB was very instrumental in my life. I have not been back since then, but plan to soon." City: College Station, TX From: Roy L Henry ([email protected]) Country: USA Date Posted:8/30/2006
"Was a civil service employee at Webb during the '60s and 70's. Worked in 2050th Comm Sq and Transportation Division. I still remember just the greatest group of people in the world to work with. Names that come to mind in communications sq. were Sgts Moede; Workman; Davis, Cloud, Plummer. Maj Devlin; Capt Holder. And the FAA Air Traffic Rep, Richard Bortner. And across the hall from my desk in Flight Facilities was Colonel Vaugh Martin,
Flying Safety Officer. Folks in Transportation - Capt Boyanton, Sgt Sweigart. I was still there when Webb closed, working in Data Automation (Capt Damron). My memories of Webb have continued to be some of the happiest that I have. Big Spring has not been quite the same since Webb's closure. If anyone out there knows the whereabouts of any of these folks, I would sure like to hear. " City: Big Spring From: Carol Ogburn Crowder ([email protected]) Country: USA Date Posted:8/26/2006
"Hi; I have been reading your guestbook. I was stationed at Webb from 19 November 1952----7 December 1955. I was assigned to Post Dock most of that time. I would be interested in locating 2 of the men I worked with. They are A1/c Donald Schutt and S/sgt John Bender. Don was from Missouri and John was from Louisiana. We are looking forward to attending the 2008 REUNION!!!!!! Edward A (Ted) (JONESY) Jones"
City: Salt Lake City From: Edward A Jones ([email protected]) Country: USA Date Posted:8/25/2006
"Very interesting as I went through Bomardier school in Big Springs and graduated as a 2nd. Lt. Jan. 1944. We were shot down on a mission to bomb a ball bearing facility in Budapest. I was a POW for 9 months. My wife stayed with a Mr and Mrs Stiff. As I remember Mr. Stiff was connected with the power co, their son was connected with the radio station. Very fond memories of Big Springs. "
City: Kansas City, Mo From: Elmer Brockmeier (old [email protected]) Country: USA Date Posted:8/25/2006
"I was in class 74-04. It was quite an experience for a young man from the New York metropolitan area. Went on the fly C-130's at Clark. I hope to visit the museum one of these days. Great memories and challenging experiences."
City: Park Ridge, New Jersey From: Roy Nicolosi ([email protected]) 07656 Country: USA Date Posted:8/21/2006
"I was stationed at Webb from Jan. 62 to Dec. 63 as a cook in the officers dining hall. I have a ton of wonderful memories of Big Spring and Webb. I kept up with my good friend from Webb, Wayne (Mac) McGahee for many years until he passed away I believe it was in 2001. The one person I often wonder what happened to is Lt. Tom Bridges I believe he graduated in a 1963 class."
City: Rockingham From: Jerry Eteo ([email protected]) Country: USA Date Posted:8/9/2006
"I just by chance stumbled over this page. I am a graduate of class 64-D back in 1963. Its great to have such a place for remembering the "Good old Times" may be I can get in contact with one or the other classmate of UPT. " City: 53844 Troisdorf From: Dirk Ortmann ([email protected]) Country: Germany Date Posted:7/11/2006
"My father, Larry Gaskin, went through UPT around 70-71. Class 72-02B. I was only 5 while there, but I remember quite a bit. It was there that I fell in love with the smell of JP-4! I remember watching sunset takeoffs, and remember blue afterburners on the T-38s. " From: Robert Gaskin ([email protected]) City: Smiths Country: USA Homepage: http://livejournal.com/users/baghdadbobby/ Date Posted:7/9/2006
"Very moving. Gave me chills, in a good way. " City: Universal City From: EvaCharlene Mayberry ([email protected]) Country: USA Date Posted:7/5/2006
"I was not associated with Webb, however as a child in Big Spring, I always enjoyed the grandeur of jets flying above the city. Many days I recall wishing I could be in one of those fabulous machines and how I admired those who were. It was the heroic folks like the representatives of Webb Air Base that have allowed me and so many others the freedom that we posses today. Thanks to you all for your service and valor and thanks to the people of
Hangar 25 that have dedicated so much time to preserve a monument of our historical past. " City: Hot Springs AR From: Andy Duncan Country: USA Date Posted:6/30/2006
"I was stationed at Webb AFB early 1954 to March of 1957. While there our first child was born at the base hospital in April '55. I was a flight line mechanic on T33's, then was night assistant flight chief the latter part of my time there. We are planning a trip there this July. Looking forward to seeing the Hangar 25 Air Museum. We have really enjoyed looking at the web sight. Brings back a lot of good memories."
From: Ludwig Von Weaver ([email protected]) City: Caddo Country: USA Date Posted:6/29/2006
"Saw a reference to this from the B-29 list. I spent my early AF years at Amarillo in 1959. Still would like to come and see the Hanger 25 tho. Amarillo has really changed. God bless all of you who served. God Bless the USA!" From: Larry Godek ([email protected]) City: Gilbert Country: USA Date Posted:6/27/2006
"I was stationed here from September 1961 until August 13, 1965. I was a vehicle Operator in the motor pool. I really enjoed this site. I have been looking for some of my friends from this base, with no luck. Can you help??" City: Henderson From: LARRY McMindes ([email protected]) Country: USA Date Posted:6/16/2006
"COOL SITE MGBADA AND HI TO GUEST." From: MGBADA ABA ([email protected]) City: BAL Country: NIGER
Date Posted:6/7/2006
"i was born in the webb afb hospital on november 18, 1972. i hope to come visit sometime. my father was a sergeant stationed at webb. " City: kerrville, texas From: kent shane ([email protected]) Country: united states Date Posted:5/31/2006
"Graduated from class 71-02. Capt Marshall was my patient IP. Would like to find Singleton & Stevens, fellow students w/ B-52 assignments. Remember classmate Ryan, shot down and killed in Nam on final in O-2. Had couple of Marines in class, along with Iranians. "Peckerwood" was aux airfield. Still believe the T-38 to be the ultimate "pilot's plane". Marshall and I went faster, lower, and higher than anyone else in the class...guaranteed.
Great memories." From: John Nelson ([email protected]) City: Rhododendron, Oregon Country: US Date Posted:5/20/2006
"My dad James Lewis Tyree graduated from AAF Bombardier School at Big Spring, Class 43-06. He went on to have a career in the Air Force. I have a panorama photo of the class. I am looking for a copy of the Yearbook. I saw one recently (April 2006) when I toured the museum. I was impressed with the job you have done there. I hope to visit again on my next trip to Texas."
City: Chattanooga, Tennessee From: Judy Bean ([email protected]) Country: USA Date Posted:4/30/2006
"I was a member of UPT Class 65-D. The year spent at Webb AFB was a most remarkable experience, one I shall always cherish. We are obviously older now, but our spirit and our patriotism will never diminish. God bless us all. God bless the USAF. God bless America." From: John R Stiegelmeyer ([email protected]) City: Vinton Country: usa Date Posted:4/14/2006
"I was a member of the Crimson Crabs (69-C) and spent 67-68 in Big Spring. Later flew C-141's and EC-47's. Many of us consider that year of UPT as the best year of our lives. It was a special place and a great experience. Along with many of my classmates, I have also reconnected with Cal Lowry, our former PT instructor, and one of the most inspiring persons that I have ever met. I hope to get back to see Hanger 25 someday. "
City: Las Vegas From: Hugh "Boo" Sinnock ([email protected]) Country: USA Date Posted:4/14/2006 "my father was stationed there in the early 60s and again in the early 70s .we lived on barksdale and dow drive on post those were some of my fondest memories.i wish we could have stayed mark harveston" City: sioux city ,iowa From: mark harveston ([email protected]) Country: usa Date Posted:4/6/2006
" I signed the Guestbook with an entry on 12/16/05, but did not think to post any pictures until just recently. These are the only two remaining photos I have of my time at Webb AFB. The picture of the car is the 1960 Plymouth I bought from a cook in the mess hall for the grand sum of $200.00 and the picture was taken on the road located in front of the barracks I lived in during my tour of duty. The other is the front of the building I worked in which housed among other things the Accounting & Finance Office where I served as a Disbursement Accounting Specialist. Three of my fellow colleagues were Major Valentino Castellena, 1st Lt. Ron Mattick and Staff Sergeant Joe Metcalf. I hope these pictures serve as a pleasant reminder of a simpler and happy time to others as they have to me." City: Willowbrook, IL From: Kenneth Mocny ([email protected]) Country: USA Date Posted:4/4/2006
"4/02/06 I gave a wrong date on arriving at Webb. It should be Feb. 1952" City: Brooksville Fl From: Everett Leggett ([email protected]) Country: USA Date Posted:4/3/2006
"I was transferred from Nellis AFB in FEb.1951 before any aircraft arrived. I worked in perodic Maintenance either as a dock chief on the T33's or in charge of the engine inspection shop as I had dual AFSC's. I was at Webb until May of 1955 when I was transferred to Sidi Slimane French Morroco. I lived in a trailer park not far from the front gate. Also had a daughter born at the base hospital. It was dry and dusty in those years. People don't believe me
when I tell them I saw places where fence post holes hat blown away leaving the post hanging in the air on the wire from other posts." City: Brooksville Fl From: Everett Leggett ([email protected]) Country: USA Date Posted:4/2/2006
"Was stationed at Webb AFB from Oct-66 thur Mar 70. Assigned to India Row and crewed 61-869 the entire time. Married Vicki Jennings from Cohoma and lived in Big Spring until 1990 working as a truck and heavy equipment mechanic. Have many friends in the area and visit on a regular basis. If anyone sees this and would like to respond feel free to do so. Big Spring has changed alot over the years but still feels like home!!! You people are
doing a great job at the museum. Keep the birds in the air. Curtis "NICK" Nichols [email protected]" City: Etowah Tennessee From: Curtis Nichols ([email protected]) Country: USA Date Posted:4/1/2006
"hi my names is james woodrow hite.my father george l. hite was stationed at that airforcebase in the early seventies.but i do not know to much about it.my two sisters were born at the base hospital.i would like more info on my father while he was there if at all possible thank you ." City: Newark From: james hite ([email protected]) Country: united states Date Posted:3/29/2006
"Began my AF career at Webb, serving there from 1961-64, as a medic at the Base Hospital. Remember the night, or very early AM, I arrived. At tech school I had read that the next biggest town to Big Spring was MIdland, 40 miles distant. I got off the bus, and, while waiting for the base taxi to pick me up, walked to the nearest intersection. Looked out and saw lights to what I believed to be a large city. I knew Texas was flat, but, I wasn't
expecting to see the lights of Midland so clearly. When the driver arrived, I learned that was not Midland, but, Cosden Petroleum. Also remember my first love - a nurse at the hospital. We got engaged and went to our respective homes to meet parents. When we got back, I found orders for Turkey, and she had orders to Japan. Have not seen each other since. Our CN definitely got even! Big Spring has always had a spot in my thoughts. Lots of good times experienced there. Have been back a few times, but, have never found Hangar 25 open. " City: Pflugerville From: Paul Pinkham ([email protected]) Country: USA Date Posted:3/29/2006
"My father (Jack Zygner) was a flight instructor stationed at Webb in the mid-sixties. I was born at the base hospital in June of 1965. I later went back to live in Big Spring as an adult and teach school for a couple of years. I will always cherish my memories of Big Spring. I would love to hear from anyone who was stationed at Webb with my Dad."
From: Kelli Price ([email protected]) City: Crosby Country: USA Date Posted:3/26/2006
"I was stationed at Webb AFB, from 1967-1971, assigned to the hospital." From: Charles Pugsley ([email protected]) City: Bonita Country: USA
Date Posted:3/23/2006
"My uncle, Jim Escalle, was at Big Spring in 1952. He graduated in September of that year with Class 52-F. Soon after he arrived, the name of the base was changed from Big Spring AFB to Webb AFB. His class was also the first at Webb to complete both phases of their training there. Instead of going to separate bases for T-28s and T- 33s, his class flew both planes at Webb. Also, many buildings were still new then, a few only having tar paper outside walls. Big Spring and the entire West Texas area was going through a dry spell at the time, so those in charge of the base wouldn't let any of the student pilots (or anyone else) use the new swamp coolers that were installed recently. Nor could they wash their cars. Nevertheless, he enjoyed every minute he was there. The flying, according to him, was great, and the instructors were the best in the Air Force. He loved the people and local community. If he had made it home from Korea, I'm sure he would want to see his old training base again. You've done a fantastic job at keeping those memories alive. Thanks!" City: Bakersfield From: Jim Escalle ([email protected]) Country: USA Homepage: http://www.jimmylescalle.com/ Date Posted:3/19/2006
"Returning from the Far East in april 1958, I was assinged to Webb as a T-33 IP assinged to Capt. Don (Sparky) Marks flight. This was to be a three year tour and six years later I left. While at Webb I was fortunate to fly not only the T-33, but the T-37 and T-38. My wife, Sharon and I enjoyed out tour there, met many long time friends, both civilian and military that we still stay in contact with. I had three children born in the base hospital while there. I
read some other comments on the Guest Book, Doug Wingate and Bob Chandler. Although I haven't yet attended a Webb reunion, I will. Thanks to all for the wonderful Web Site, Sincerely, George (Webfoot) Bracke" From: George Bracke ([email protected]) City: Elgin Country: Illinois Date Posted:3/1/2006
"My father was stationed at Webb from 74-76. He worked at the clinic. They trained Iranian pilots there back then. Would love to get back that way and visit. " City: Summerville SC From: Kelly Chambers ([email protected]) Country: USA Date Posted:2/24/2006
"Nice site - I will pass along to my father attended/graduated from flying training @ Webb. (Class 52-?)" City: Honolulu (Hickam AFB) From: Nelson Sturdivant Country: USA Date Posted:2/15/2006
" I was stationed at Webb In 1967-68 and enjoyed every day Iwas there .I had a car and was able to travel and see much of Texas. I was a jet engine flight line mechanic and now work as an A+P mechanic.I was last there in 1969 and hope to visit when I retire.I'm attempting to locate an old buddy Fred Hoelzel if any one has any info about him."
City: Poughkeepsie,New York From: Thomas Darmento ([email protected]) Country: USA Date Posted:2/12/2006
"Webb was a major thing in my family; my first assignment, where I met (Officers Club) and married (base chapel) my wife Myrna (Denton) and had our first son (base hospital.). I was an IP in the 3561st squadron Aug 1960- April 1965 in the T-bird, T-37 and one of the first into the T-38. I had the good fortune to be in Jim McClures (Martini) flight, he taught me how to fly cross country's to Nellis and RTB with no sleep. I watched Harv Kimsey set a world
record for waste basket kicking on a Friday night in the O Club.. I apologize to those students who had me as an second lieutenant IP fresh out of BIS, but all I knew was the ATC way... I went on to a very rewarding career flying F-100 &, F-4's and had only one non-flying assignment, my last one in the Pentagon, where miraculously the USAF made me a Colonel. I was very fortunate to get a great job in industry developing and producing missiles; I was in charge of Ford/Loral's Sidewinder business. Currently I am living the good life still working in Sonoma County, CA, (think wine country). I will be full time on the golf course in Palm Springs within the year. Would enjoy hearing from any old Webbites. . " City: Cloverdale, Calif From: Bob Chandler ([email protected]) Country: USA Date Posted:2/11/2006
"i was born at webb afb in 1960. my father was a mp at the time . we were stationed here again in 1975 and daddy retired a year later as a medic. i had always wondered what happened to the base once it closed down. now i know.sure wish we were still there . good work on keeping the place an interesting installation.see ya, jolinda " City: maysville From: jolinda dabbs ([email protected]) Country: united states Date Posted:2/7/2006
"Keep up the great work. I was a member of UPT CLASS 66G. A 40 yr reunion is set (66G) for San Antonio for May 2006. " City: Corsicana, TX 75110 From: James Cross ([email protected]) Country: USA Date Posted:1/2/2006
" I have fond memories of Webb AFB and Big Spring, Texas. I was stationed at Webb from 8Jan66 thru 24March67 in the Headquarters Bldg. in the Accounting & Finance Dept. I bought my first car there a 1960 Plymouth from a guy in the mess hall for $200.00. I held two part-time jobs, one washing dishes at the Officer's Club and the other at the Fina Gas station, owned by a fellow named Shorty Rowden and worked alongside a guy
named Shorty Parker. I remember great times and food at the Wagon Wheel drive- in restaurants and the best barbeque beef place that i can't remember the name of or where it was located. My fondest memory was of Christmas 1966 when I volunteered for CQ duty in the headquarters barracks, so a fellow airman could go home for the Holidays. It would be great to hear from some of the people who were there at the same time." City: Willowbrook, IL From: Kenneth Mocny ([email protected]) Country: USA Date Posted:12/16/2005
"I wish to amend some of the incorrect information that I had recently entered about my Squadron designation. I had written it as 3061 Periodic Inspection and Maint. It should have been written as 3561st Maint. Squadron. We were responsible for the Periodic Inspections and Maintenaince on the T-33 aircraft. Sorry for the earlier misinformation. Sincerely, John A. Lawrence Webb AFB 1952 - 1955"
City: Albuquerque, NM From: John A. Lawrence ([email protected]) Country: USA Date Posted:12/5/2005 "I arrived at Webb Air Force Base following a Dust Storm while traveling from Ammarillo AFB, to WEBB. I was assigned to the 3061 Maint. Sqdn, acomplishing the Periodic Inspections and Maint. I served with T/Sgt. Clyde Baker and other crew members, who were involved with the Fastest Jet Engine change, that still holds the world's record to the best of my knowledge. Our T-33 Jet trainer Aircraft became our speciality. We were able to complete
our inspections and place our aircraft back out on the Post Dock for Fueling and Flight test prior to leaving our assigned work areas by mid afternoon of the same day we started our inspections. I left Big Spring (Webb AFB,) May 1955, to fulfill my new assignment at George AFB, Victorville CA, but I learned that my former crew was awarded the Allison Trophy for the Fastest Jet Engine Change in 1955. I enjoyed my two and a half years at Big Spring and I treasure the many memories I have of my time spent there. I have enjoyed viewing the various parts of this website, and wish to express my appreciation for those responsible. I would enjoye any contacts form those Imay have had the opportunity to work with while I was stationed in Big Spring form October 19552 to May 1955. My e-maiol address is: [email protected]. Thanks again. John A. Lawrence" From: John A. Lawrence City: Albuquerque, NM Country: USA ([email protected]) Date Posted:12/3/2005
"I was stationed at Webb AFB from 1957 until 1961, in the old 3560th Flight Line Maintenance Squadron, headquartered in Hangar T-75 and commanded by Major Ed Hershock, a very fine man. My ranks extended from A/3C to A/1C over those 4 years, and I went from clerk-typist of the squadron to Chief Clerk after making "buck." I met and married my current wife of 45 years while at Webb, and we recall many fine memories of the people there.
I also recall the names of most of my old squadron mates and would be glad to share them with anyone who might be interested. This includes all the senior maintenance officers and non-coms, line chiefs, etc. I knew Airman St Germaine, who took a T-33 up one night and killed himself, plus have lots of old Webb anecdotes if anyone is interested. I definitely plan on attending the next Webb reunion." From: Gurney Alexander City: Houston Country: USA ([email protected]) Date Posted:11/30/2005
"I found this site while searching for info on Webb AFB. My dad Michael Wargo was a Lt., who was a medical supply officer at the base hospital in the early 1960's. He was excited that I found this site. He has fond memories of his time at Webb and in Big Spring." From: Stephen Wargo ([email protected]) City: Niantic, CT Country: USA Date Posted:11/29/2005
"Class 64-D, 3560PTS. I have tried (not hard enough) to find someway to get in touch. Found Terry Uyeyama (Toy Boy IP) a couple of years ago but no one else until today (17 Nov 05). Out of the blue a letter from Jake Shuler and he has found about a dozen of us. I can't wait to hear from them. I'll have to dig for some pics." From: Lynn Forrest ([email protected]) City: Lapeer Country: USA Date Posted:11/17/2005
"Small world. Probably the only officer to go through UPT then UHT then UPT for Helicopter pilots Webb was where I did the latter in 1975 after flying with the 40th and 37th Rescue Squardrons. I think there could only be one Lieutenant "Alphabet" and that would have to be your board member and my UPT classmate Marc Marchessault. If he reads this he could drop me at note at [email protected]. "
From: Tony Jordan ([email protected]) City: Arlington Country: United States Date Posted:11/10/2005
"(Class 70-03) My wife (yes, the USAF nurse I met a Webb) and I just got into town on our first retirement trip and went to the old base. Hanger 25 is a great thing, and brought back a lot of memories. It is small, and just beginning, but very friendly and well done. Went to the Wagon Wheel for a pizza burger and fries. We could not believe it when we pulled up and the place looked exactly like it did int 1969-70 and a car hop came out to take our
order, just like then. Mike (Weenie)" From: Michael Arant ([email protected]) City: Medford Country: USA Date Posted:11/8/2005
"Playing around in the web I Iwas running across that website. So lots of memories came up on me.I was stationed at Webb AFB 1961 and 1962. I was one of the German Student Pilots and graduated in Class 62-F. I had a hell of a good time at Big Spring. I was falling in love with this west texas town of Big Spring and the neighbourtowns Midland and Odessa.I had a good friend , Harry Ray, he was a link instructor driving a little brown MG B sportscar. If anybody knows something about him ,please drop me a mail. We really had good times and I will always remember these times. My favorite bar was the "Blue Note" and I loved country music. I have visited Big Spring a couple of times showing my son my old battlefields.Last time I was there was in 2003. Just hope I can come to a reunion once. Manfred "Jacky" Kattengell ( [email protected]) " From: Manfred Kattengell (kattengell@t- City: 83483 Bischofswiesen Country: Germany online.de) Date Posted:10/26/2005
"I use to live at Abilene and remember Webb in the late 60s- early 70s. I had a nephew stationed there in the early 70s." From: Eddie Muller ([email protected]) City: Aubrey Country: United States Date Posted:10/22/2005
"Class 52D had it's 50th Class Reunion in Big Spring in 2002. We have since had three more. We just finished our annual Reunion iin Dayton, Ohio, October 6 thru 9, 2005. We were most impressed by the Hanger 25 volunteers and we had our Banquet in the museum. You have made marvelous improvements since we were there as you only had the one T-33 then. Keep up the good work and we are planning to be back in Big Spring in 2008. At your
Vetnam memorial in town, you have an F-4 with the name of Major Smitty Swords II. He was in my flight in Vietnam. Do you still have my flight suit and helmet?" From: Jack Drain ([email protected]) City: Bedford Country: USA Date Posted:10/11/2005
"Webb AFB was my first duty station after technical school. I was an Air Traffic Control Radar Repairman with the communications squadron and worked in the middle of the runways at the RAPCON, from summer 1970 until summer 1971, until I returned to Keesler AFB for instructor duty. My only memories of the hanger area was hanging out down there trying to get an aircraft familiarization flight with one of the IPs. A couple of us worked at
"Ma Bell's" radio/tv repair store in downtown Big Spring to make extra money. I remember the desert being cold at night, sand storms that blew dust into all the equipment, and chasing jack rabbits across some dry lake bed in my Volkswagon! :-)" From: Kerry Bookwalter City: Logansport Country: USA ([email protected]) Date Posted:10/10/2005
"57-0; was a too short member of this illustrious group. Wondering if any of you guys ever check in to HANGER 25. Like to hear from you. DICK PRATT" From: RICHARD J. (DICK) PRATT City: DETROIT LAKES, MN. 56501 Country: USA
([email protected]) Date Posted:10/5/2005
"As a young Airman I drove into Big Spring back in March 1965 in the middle of a dust storm among the tumbleweeds. I Stopped at the Wagon Wheel resturant on Gregg street, turned on my headlights and waited for service. Out of the brown cloudy haze came a young lady to take my order. I wondered at the time if I had arrived at the outer edge of civilization? I soon discovered that the harshness of West Texas had a beauty of its own. I was
in the Hospital squadron and worked in Aviation Physiology (Altitude Chamber) until I was transferred to Vance AFB in 1977. Have many fond memories of that time. I do remember a calf dressing episode at the rodeo with Gary Warlow and Danny Burden. What a laugh that was????? I still get back to Big Spring quite often. I would like to hear from old time friends. " From: Frankie "Joe" Schalk City: Grand Forks, North Dakota Country: USA ([email protected]) Date Posted:9/29/2005
"I was stationed at Webb from 1971 - 1974, and worked in the hospital emergency room. I enjoyed my time there and have good memories of co-workers and friends. It was good to see a response on this site from an old friend, Goose Tatum. Hope the reunions continue and hope to be able to attend in the future." From: Danny Burden ([email protected]) City: Spring, Texas Country: USA Date Posted:9/26/2005
"I was a "Tweet" instructor at Webb from '67 to '70. I also was an academic instructor. Taught all the T-37 courses until someone decided that was a dumb thing to do. Dick Rossmiller and I opened and closed the "Silent Woman" restaurant. Heven't been back to Big Spring since '70, but will try for a reunion sometime soon. - Bill Oberlin" From: William Oberlin City: Seoul Country: Korea ([email protected]) Date Posted:9/26/2005
"Class 56Q. Stationed at Webb in 1956. Set 2 records while there, both for low fuel landings in a T-28 and a T-33. From there, on to Williams for F-86F advanced fighter training. What great memories!!!" From: George Weisbecker City: Decatur Il Country: USA ([email protected]) Date Posted:9/24/2005
"Am daughter of the general manager, Martin Gracey, of Graham AFB training school in Marianna, FL '53-'61 and of Greenville AFB in MS from '50-'53." From: Ann Garbarino City: Plano, TX Country: USA ([email protected]) Date Posted:9/23/2005
"Webb A.F.B. was my first and only assignemt while in the AIr Force, but, later joined the Texas Air National Guard. At Webb, I was assigned to the periodic maintenance section for the T-38A aircraft. I think it was hanger T- 75. Spent my whole tour their. Great little airplane. I met my wife (Donna) their and married her on base, and had some great time and friends while in Big Spring. We still live in Texas, been with the U. S. Government now for
thirty-one years. We have two wonderful children and seven grand children. Some memories of BIg Spring would have to include the Wagon Wheel, driving up and down Gregg street, Gibson, and of course the Jet drive-in. We have not been to Big Spring in years, this my be an opptunitiy to go back. " From: Ronald Zuar ([email protected]) City: Fort Worth, Tx. Country: USA Date Posted:9/17/2005
"stationed at Webb Nov/62-Nov/66 Many fond memories of the Place. Made a lot of freinds with the civies and when I left a big peice of my heart was left there. Worked "INDIA" Flight. Had a ball." From: LARRY O'HARA ([email protected]) City: newark/heath Country: AMERICA Date Posted:9/16/2005
"I was stationed at Webb from Oct 60 until June 63. I worked in Personel Services,ie: Service club,ceramics hobby shop,youth center etc. I married Mary Louise Burns in July 61,had a daughter in July62. Lost my wife in Nov.03, and am now retired. I have a lot of good memories from the Service club,circa 1961 and after." From: charles harris ([email protected]) City: carlsbad Country: usa Date Posted:9/16/2005 "I was in Class 52G, summer of '52. I remember:Hot, dusty,good flying,nothing to do except fly. Excellent place to train guys to fly. " From: Roy L Henry ([email protected]) City: College Station TX Country: Brazos Date Posted:9/10/2005
" I was stationed at Webb from 75 to 77. I was with the 78th CES, Carpentry Shop. Mr. Joe Knight was the shop supervisor. During the time that I was there we would have work to do from time to time at the hanger, such as replacing windows or hanging doors. We were among the last to leave upon the base closing. My last assignment was to assist in securing base housing. We affixed 1"by 4" boards across all of the doors with "DO NOT ENTER"
stenciled on them. Not exactly high tech security. My wife and I have great memories of the people of Big Spring and of the base. We lived on West Highway 80 at the Chief's apartments Our oldest daughter was born at the Malone - Hogan hospital just five months before we had to leave. This is a great site. I'm glad that you are keeping the history of the base alive. " From: Mark Saia ([email protected]) City: Tewksbury, Mass. Country: U.S.A. Date Posted:9/7/2005
" I was stationed at Webb AFB and assigned to the 3560th. PTW. OMS Sq. Hanger 25 from Sept.1968 -Oct 1970. I worked on T-38`s at the PE docks ( Hanger 25) "
From: Kenneth Cassola ([email protected]) City: West Peabody, Mass Country: USA Date Posted:9/4/2005
"Graduated from Webb with Class 57-C. Wonderful experience there, great memories flying the T-33. Went from Webb to Perin AFB, Sherman Texas, to advanced training in the F-86-D. Assigned to the 41st FIS, stationed in Guam. Thanks for a wonderful web-site, and for preserving some of our AF history. Would love to come to the reunion at the end of September, but I don't have it all worked out, as yet."
From: Ronald DeWitt ([email protected]) City: Loveland, Ohio Country: USA Date Posted:8/27/2005
"I was station at Webb from Dec 1973 to Feb 1975. I can't forget the place. Hello to all you that I served with. I sure I've check the building during my rounds. Bob Hillis" From: Robert Hillis ([email protected]) City: Tilton Country: USA Date Posted:8/25/2005
"I was stationed at Webb AFB Security Police Squadron and was one of the last AF personnel to leave before transfering to Whitman AFB. I loved Big Spring, the people were extremely friendly. I look forward to coming back." From: Ronn Smith ([email protected]) City: Alvin, Texas Country: US Date Posted:8/24/2005
"Thanks for keeping the memories of Webb AFB alive. I was an airman from 1959-1964 in the Personal Equipment Building. Also worked at night at the Saraha Drive In and Ritz during the winter. Have three children born in Texas.
Went on to be a pilot for Piedmont Airlines from 1966-1989, retiring as a Capt. on the B-737. My fondness memories are of my time in Big Spring. Thanks again." From: Ernie Marks ([email protected]) City: Roanoke, VA Country: US Date Posted:8/20/2005
"Hello, I grew up, as a 11-13 yr. old, running around Webb AFB from early 57' to late 59'. My father, Maj.Homer R. Baskin , ran the motor pool at Webb. It seems to me that at one time the hanger housed a boxing ring. I am so glad to hear of a reunion even though I won't be visiting until Oct. 5-6, 2005. Have a great time! I'm just sorry they filled in the Officers Club swimming pool! Don Baskin"
From: DONALD BASKIN ([email protected]) City: ESCONDIDO, CA Country: USA Date Posted:8/17/2005
"I graduated from Pilot Training Class 63-D in Feb 1963. There were 30 in my class - I'm sure you will hear from some of them. Eventually I retired as a Colonel after a 30 year career, and currently live in Bradenton, Florida. In
my Air Force career I flew 4 fighters: F-100, F-105, F-106 and F-4, and had tours in Vietnam in the F-105 in 1966 and in the F-4 in 1970. I remember well my time in Big Spring and flying the T-37 and being in the 3rd class to fly the T-38. It was a wonderful time in my life. Thanks to all the wonderful people of Webb AFB and Big Spring, Texas -- I'll never forget the memorable days there between November 1961 and graduation in February 1963. Have a wonderful reunion in Sep-Oct. I would be there, except I have a reunion during same time of the 48th FIS (F-106) in San Antonio!!" From: Thomas (Tom) Loken ([email protected]) City: Bradenton, FL Country: USA Date Posted:7/31/2005
"Hello,my dad was stationed at Webb 1970-71, he ran the chow hall there,. We lived on base and i attended Big Spring High School. This was my dads last duty station,he retired in 1971. I also worked at the Officeres club as a bus boy,i remember all the Pilot graduation bashes there. Enjoyed my stay there." From: walter shackelford ([email protected]) City: greenville north carolia Country: usa Date Posted:7/27/2005
"I was a member of class 68C. Our logo was Wiley Coyote. I was selected into the F-4 program. I managed to fly the F-4C/D/E/slatted E/G. When I left the F-4 I had over 4500 hours of flying time in the different models. I was an Instructor Pilot for a lot of the years and was also a Flight Examiner for about four years. I only stayed in the service for about 20 1/2 years. I can reflect back on the time that I spent in pilot training there and always have fond
memories of the experiences that were had. I hope the rest of you have also. Doug Silver" From: Nelson D Silver ([email protected]) City: Panama City, Florida Country: USA Date Posted:7/24/2005
"Pilot Training Class 62-B; Jaguar Flight. I plan to attend the Reunion." From: Gil Alligood ([email protected]) City: Cary, NC 27511 Country: USA
Date Posted:7/23/2005
"I was stationed at Webb from '70 to '73. I was an Aerospace Physiology technician at the altitude chamber. Many fond memories of the Big Spring folks and my co-workers. Memories include parasail training, suspended agony, drag training, night vision classes, altitude chamber flights to 43 M', rapid decompressions, the Barany chair, t-37 and t-38 egress training. Hope I brought back a few memories to the former student pilots and others. Goose
Tatum" From: Guy (Goose) Tatum City: Webster, MA Country: USA ([email protected]) Date Posted:7/13/2005
"UPT Class 64-D - Plan to attend reunion - " From: Jake Shuler ([email protected]) City: St. Matthews, SC Country: USA
Date Posted:7/8/2005
"Class 67-C. T-37 IP 1966-1970. Congragulations on your great work." From: Dick Rossmiller ([email protected]) City: Scottsdale Country: USA
Date Posted:7/4/2005
"I had 2 great tours as an IP at Webb. The first was 1957-1960: the second was 1965-1968. There are vivid and distinct memories from each tour. In the first, I learned from Jim (Martini) McClure and Russ Gradel how to do a barrel roll.."to the left". Russ Gradel also taught me how to "never" use a check list to pre-flight a T-33. Ed Hershock dared me (and others) to even attempt to pre-flight one of his special T-33's. During my second tour, I
graduated from the Harv Kimsey School of Steak Selection during a cross country flight to Kansas City. Further, I learned from Jim Rouch that sleep and rest were not necessarily important before an early morning golf game and that everyone needs to "get up to speed" sooner or later. Webb and Big Spring were important to my AF career. I hope to see all at the 2005 reunion. " From: Doug Wingate City: Lenoir NC Country: USA Date Posted:7/3/2005
"I was stationed at Webb from 1974 till 1977 when in closed. I was assigned to the 78th STURON as a weather instructor." From: Ronald Bluff ([email protected]) City: Floresville Country: United States Date Posted:6/24/2005
"Recently visited the former base, your museum was closed so I did not get to tour it. I did comb the property and hope that some how the former tower can be saved, it did look like it was too far gone though was happy to see that so many of the buildings are still intact, I love 1960's architecture. It did make me a little misty-eyed to see this once great installation, reduced to its current state, but when I closed my eyes and listened I promise you I could
still hear those jets roaring down the runway, and when I opened my eyes I could see the past come alive! Sounds a little childish, but it is imagination and dedication that is needed to keep the memory of Webb alive! I will be back to see your great museum very soon!" From: Jonathan Smith ([email protected]) City: Wichita Falls Country: USA Date Posted:6/23/2005
"My Dad, John Homberg, was stationed at Webb AFB, from around 1958. until he retired in 1965. My Dad was an enlisted man, when he retired, Mom and Dad, and younger brother moved to California.. I have many fond memories of Big Spring, the "teen club", and the base. I attended my 40th class reunion (graduation BSHS in 1961), where has the time gone? Many changes in Big Spring, strange to see the base. We lived on Dow Drive, on
base, we were the first family to live in the house, we lived all over Big Spring waiting for base housing. My brother, Johnny and I found all the places where we used to live., he remember much better than I, of course, when we were kids we were suppose to share the car-when we had it. I think he had the car more than I did. I was trying to remember some of the kids on base, Gwen Irwin lived next door to us, she has two brothers Gary and ?, Jackie Piper, Karen Campbell, Linda and Greg Hillen, Jimmy Johnson, Greg Zwebel, Dick Meacham, Barb Bohn, and Denniece Nicholson, they're a few of the people I remember. Also, Earl Lothringer, Bob Harris, Steve Kite,and Jill Mason. It was a long time ago, I'm sure I'll remember more later. It is certainly worth a trip back to Big Spring to see all the changes.. " From: Sharon Homberg ([email protected],) City: Gilbert, Az Country: USA Date Posted:6/18/2005 "I received my wings with the 56S Class. After training at Craig AFB in Alabama I returned to Webb as an instructor in my old flight. I was discharged in December of 1957. Since then I received a Ph.D. in psychology and have been a faculty member at a number of universities. I am currently Emeritus Professor at Louisiana State University." City: Baton Rouge, LA 70808 From: James Geer ([email protected]) Country: USA Date Posted:6/17/2005
"Great Place...Was stationed there 1963-1964. Avionics maintenance." From: Dick Moul ([email protected]) City: Merrimack, NH Country: USA
Date Posted:6/10/2005
"I arrived at Big Spring air force base in 1952 as a link trainer maintenance tech. and was discharged in September 1955. Just a kid , enjoyed my time there and the friendly people of Big Spring." From: Gerald Henry ([email protected]) City: Mathiston Country: MS. USA Date Posted:6/4/2005
"I was stationed at Webb AFB in 67 & 68. I was a 19 year old kid and had some of the best times and memories of my life. I loved Big Spring Texas. I retired from the Postal Service in December of 2004 and returned to Big Spring on vacatiion. It broke my heart to see the base had closed, but the wonderful Hanger 25 Museum sure brought back some fond memories. "
City: Colonial Heights Virginia From: Ivan Forrester ([email protected]) Country: USA Date Posted:5/20/2005
"I was stationed in Big Spring from Sept. 1967 untill July 1969. I was a Engine Mechanic. I just recently visited Hanger 25 and was inpressed at the Museum. " From: John McMunn ([email protected]) City: Chelsea, AL Country: USA Date Posted:5/1/2005
"Webb AFB UPT Class 64-D 1962-1963 Retired Colonel USAF" From: William Wirstrom ([email protected]) City: Pass Christian Country: USA Date Posted:4/21/2005
"Enjoyed visiting your web site. I was in 53 Baker. What memories I have. The dust storms! They became mud storms when it rained. Flying with a hot-shot instructor, who on my instrument check ride took the controls of the T- 28 and for the final 10 minutes really wrung it out. Then he gave me a 99 point something for a grade. During the winter, the mornings were still pitch black at 5. A few of us would sleep an extra 10 minutes and then put on our
blouses and caps directly over our pajamas, running out to the street at the last minute for roll-call, standing in the back row in the dark (until one morning we were caught). I bought a large quantity of tee-shirts, boxers, and socks in the PX, enough to completely fill the allotted drawer space when neatly folded in accordance with the "tech officer's" strict specifications. He often left a "billy-doux" in my drawer, admiring my fold work. For all the months I was there I never unfolded them! I had an extra set hidden in my laundry bag. But in retrospect I'm really proud of the Training Command's ability to teach knuckleheads like me how to handle the complex equipment our aerospace industry produced and our great country required to protect and defend our way-of-life. " City: Diamondhead, MS 39525 From: Ed Hanson ([email protected]) Country: USA Date Posted:4/10/2005
"The collection at Hangar 25 is one of the best, I have seen. I wish every community that has been touched by the Air Force over the years would follow this model. As for Hangar 25, keep on growing - who knows maybe an F-102 is in your museum's future. Just wishing... Thanks, Robert Benton" From: Robert Benton ([email protected]) City: Waco Country: US Date Posted:3/27/2005
"What an outstanding website. Great work and dedication. I was in Class 66-G. Graduated in May 66. Flew C-130, T-39 and C-9. I spent 8+ years active and 20 years in the reserves. Retired in 1993. Great way to start a career in aviation. Big Spring was my first exposure to Texans. What wonderful people. Ultimately lived in various parts of Texas for over 22 years. While the training was rigorous, the atmosphere of Big Spring made it tolerable. "
City: Colorado Springs From: Walter Ernst ([email protected]) Country: USA Homepage: http://www:ernstandassociates.com Date Posted:3/25/2005
"An excellent website! Both my uncle and father graduated from Webb AFB only eight months apart. My uncle was in 52-F and my dad in 53-C. Both went on to fly the F-86 Sabre, my uncle in Korea where he became MIA, and my dad in Morocco. Someday I'd like to bring my dad back to Big Spring to visit the museum. He enjoyed his time there
flying the T-28A and the T-33 and flying those cross-countries. " From: Jim Escalle ([email protected]) City: Bakersfield, CA Country: USA Homepage: http://www.robertescalle.com/ Date Posted:3/12/2005
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Homepage: http://www.jimmylescalle.com/ Date Posted:3/12/2005
"Spent part of my childhood @ Webb AFB. 1965-1969. Dad went to Vietnam in 1967 and my sister and me were happy to return to Webb in 1968. Played Little League, swam in the base pool and use the bowling alley. Great place to grow up. Drove past Hanger 25 several times on our way to family and group outings to a place they called the pavillion. I saw a Thunderbirds show one year and of course the armed forces days. I also went to Marcy School
off base and hung out @ the 7/11 across the street. I want to go back to Big Spring some day before I die and I will vist the hanger and I am glad people have decided to preserve an important part of Big Spring history. Maybe some day I will be able to send you some pictures as my parents still have several photos of Webb from the 60's " From: tim lilley (bongofury68@hotmail) City: bellingham Country: usa Date Posted:3/12/2005
"Member of UPT class 69-08." From: Daniel Crum ([email protected]) City: The Woodlands Country: USA
Date Posted:3/3/2005
"GREAT SITE. I WAS STATION AT WEBB 1961-1964. I WORKED IN THE JET ENGINE SHOP." City: VICTORVILLE, CA From: RICHARD ORNELAS ([email protected]) Country: USA Date Posted:2/25/2005
"I arrived at Big Spring AFB in mid February 1952 from Perrin AFB. The T-33s started arriving in late March. I was in "A" Flight, Flight Line Maint. Many of the Cadets we knew at Perrin were sent to Webb so we saw many of the same faces through T-6s, T-28s and T-33s. We had 9 T-33s: 263, 316, 317 (no tip tanks), 424, 456, 461, 467, 607 and 833. We were the last flight south, just north of the T-28s. I was S/Sgt, Asst Flight Chief of "A" Flight when discharged from Webb AFB on 8 Jan 55 and came home to Nevada City, California. I enjoyed the time and have two sons born in Big Spring, Howard County, Texas. The enclosed photo was "A" Flight taken in early 1954 by Jim Fisher, crew chief of 607. Yours truly (cc 461) is kneeling in front of T/Sgt Ficklin the Flight Chief." From: Randolph R. Smith City: Nevada City, CA Country: USA Date Posted:2/21/2005
"Began a great Air Force career at Webb beginning in January 1973 until being shipped to Iceland in June 1977.
Have a lot of fond memories of Big Spring and the many wonderful people I met while stationed there. Will make a stop in to see you folks next time I am down that way." From: James Myers City: Zanesville, OH Country: USA Date Posted:2/3/2005
"Class 75-02/03. Arrived at Webb in 09/73, a few weeks before the Arab Oil Embargo. To save fuel, they "washed back" every class, gave us split class numbers, and we got an extra six weeks in beautiful "Beg Sprang." It was all good, especially because in a small class with the extended time, we had regular eight-hour days starting at 8am, and we only did that four days per week. On Fridays the IPs took us sailing and water-skiing. What a blast we had, best time in my life for sure. Got a CT-39 to Andrews AFB and got lucky when President Carter cut back on the luxury planes at ADW, to which the USAF responded by moving our fleet straight into the famed "89th Military Airlift Wing," the Presidential Wing. The -39 couldn't be "Air Force One," but nonetheless I ended up flying every U.S. president between Johnson and Clinton, either before or after they were in the White House, plus lots of Senators, etc., all the big VIPs. Flew Senator Tower to Webb when it was closing down. Also got to serve as IP to countless generals, including two USAF Chiefs of Staff, former Thunderbirds, and astronauts. Right place at the right time. THANK YOU to the United States Air Force! I'll come visit Hangar 25 sometime. " From: Ron Wagner ([email protected]) City: Oakton, VA Country: USA Date Posted:1/26/2005
"I graduated in class 66-C, Oct. 1965. Flew C-141's at McGuire AFB, N.J., from 1965 to 1969. Went to work for Delta Air Lines in 1969, and retired May, 2002, as a B-777 Captain. While living in Atlanta, we had a couple move in next door. from Big Spring, his father being a Major at Webb who actually signed our graduation orders! His name was Cletus T. Pajot. Rick (the son) was married to Sarah, originally from Big Spring. Sorry, I don't know her maiden
name. They were both in high school while we were in training. What a small world! " City: savannah, georgia From: warren stovall ([email protected]) Country: usa Date Posted:1/25/2005
"Graduating class 67E, The Batmen! Flew C123's in Vietnam and returned as a T-37 IP, 68-71 in K-flight, Maj Crenwelge flt cmdr; O-flight, Maj Clarke flt cmdr; also in Mutha flight with Maj Hart. Transferred to MAC for rest of career. Many fond memories of BGS. Hope to return someday. Lived on Goliad and Birdwell Lane. Retired after 26 years and currently reside in Mt Pleasant, SC. This tour had to be the highlight of my career!"
From: Col. Merwin Horner ([email protected]) City: Mt Pleasant, SC Country: USA Homepage: http://thehorners.mybigplanetusa/com Date Posted:1/22/2005 "Great Website. My Dad Elliot "Boomer" Bloomberg was a UPT Student there in 1962 in the second UPT Class to fly the T-38. He finished UPT as part of Project New Life at Craig AFB with Class 64A. Dad passed away in 1997. As kids we were very young when he retired. So, we don't remember much about him being in the Air Force. We are a writing a biography about him. So, we can tell his flying stories to our Grand Kids. We would love to hear from
anyone that was there in the early 60's that can provide us any assistance as to life at UPT and at Webb in that time frame. Flying has had such an impact on our family over the years. After I served in the military, I became an Airline Transport Pilot and now train pilots to fly business jets for CAE SimuFlite in Dallas, Texas. My brothers are wanting to become pilots also. If you are ever in the DFW area drop us a line. " From: Jim Bloomberg ([email protected]) City: Fort Worth Country: Texas Date Posted:1/7/2005
"I graduated with Class 66A and went on to fly the C-141 at Travis AFB. Later transitioned into the F-100D at Luke and then served a year in Viet Nam at Bien Hoa. The folks at Big Spring and Texas in general were some of the friendliest we have ever met. We retired from the Air Force in 1986. Best Wishes!! " From: Bob Leggat ([email protected]) City: Midvale, Utah Country: USA Date Posted:12/28/2004
"Hallo ! Ich habe als kleiner junge in Big Sring auf der air bas gewohn mein vater war dort im cominikation center statzionniert sein name war Phillip.G.Drought wie lebten von 1970 bis 1973 dort vieleicht kent ihn noch jemand der dort war und noch bilder hat würde mich über einen kontackt freuen . mit gruss R.Drought" City: D-66333 völklingen From: RICHARD Drought ([email protected]) Country: DEUTSCHLAND Date Posted:12/24/2004
"I was assigned to Big Spring Army Air Field from April l943 to June l945 as Physical Training and Parachute Landing Training Officer, I made a demonstration parachute jump over the field in June l944 and landed on the main runway. The photo of my parachute jump and landing have been donated to the Hanger 25 museum, along with several copies of the base newspaper. I plan to attend the reunion in October 2005, I was very impressed with the
last reunion at Hanger 25." From: Joseph Salvo ([email protected]) City: Oro Valley, AZ Country: USA Date Posted:12/19/2004
"My family and I lived in Big Spring back in the early 70s. My dad was stationed at Webb Air Base. I also attended Howard County Jr. College for a couple of years. My sister and her family still live in Big Spring. I have really enjoyed the Hangar 25 Air Museum web site." From: Donald Groesbeck ([email protected]) City: Tampa Country: Florida Date Posted:12/17/2004
"this is a great site. I am not from Big Spring, but have been here a couple of years now. I would love to see some photos of the old Officer's Club (now Sr. Ctr.). If anyone has any that they would like to share, I would love to see them. Congratulations on a great museum and web site." From: Kathy Geraldon ([email protected]) City: Big Spring Country: USA Date Posted:11/30/2004
"Graduated class 52F, Sept 1952. Went on to Luke, Flew F84G in Korea. Transferred to Air National Guard in 1955- was called up with New Mexico Guard in 1968, flew F100 in Viet nam. I was a cadet in pilot training, couldn't be married, but got married in Midland in May 1952- still married to the same wonderful woman 52 years later. Retired
from USAF in 1980. I'll try to dig up a picture somewhere." From: Ira Holt ([email protected]) City: Hamilton.MT Country: USA Date Posted:11/28/2004
"Stationed at Webb AFB from February 1961 to June 1964. Taught instrument flying procedures to student pilots on the T-33, T-37 and T-38 Link Trainers; Needle - Ball and air speed, RDF, ADF, VOR, GCA, ILS, TACAN, DME, ETC. I really enjoyed Big Spring, and the friendly folks of West Texas. Completed my military service in June 1966 after two years inactive reserve. Graduated from Purdue University with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering in 1971. Married a young Lady from Wichita Falls, Texas. Our daughter is currently a Freshman majoring in Political Science as a Pre-Law student at Baylor University in Waco, Texas. My wife and and I plan to retire to Texas. Nice web site - good job! STEPHEN L. SCHRADER, P.E. " From: Steve Schrader City: Seattle, WA Country: USA Date Posted:11/25/2004
"I graduated in class 65F. Stayed for three years as a T-38 IP. I met my wife at Webb and she was a nurse at the Webb hospital. Our first child was born there in 1968. We love the website and plan to attend the 2005 reunion. Nice job." From: Robert (Bob) Mayo ([email protected]) City: Moscow Country: USA Date Posted:11/25/2004
"Class 66 G" From: Bob Kusterer City: Bradenton, FL Country: USA
Date Posted:11/22/2004
"Graduated from Webb class 66G. Have many fond memories of Big Spring and the people that live there." From: Bob Whitcomb ([email protected]) City: Tucson Country: USA
Date Posted:11/22/2004
"Class 53A" From: Ronald Herrick ([email protected]) City: League City Country: TX
Date Posted:11/21/2004
" I arrived at Webb April 1974 and stayed till August 1977. My job was a T-37 Crew Chief in Bravo Flight . I'm still active duty with the DC Air National Guard @ Andrews AFB. Md. Still have lot of great memories of Webb." From: Rick Sepanski ([email protected]) City: Waldorf, Md Country: USA Date Posted:11/17/2004
"I was the last Wing Commander at WEbb AFB prior to it's closure in October 1977" From: harry s[pannaus ([email protected]) City: midland Country: USA
Date Posted:11/17/2004
"Graduated from Class 53D. Flew T-28 and T-33 at Webb. Jad flown T-6 at Malden. Retired from US Air Force January 1976. Currently a member of the Alaska State House of Representatives, District 31. " From: Bob Lynn ([email protected]) City: Anchorage Country: Alaska
Homepage: http://www.WinWithLynn.org Date Posted:11/7/2004
"Dont have a Hanger 25 story or picture, but as a boy I lived just off base from Webb Airforce Base. In fact my mom Dorothy James worked on base at the finance center. I was just looking at sights connected to Big Springs when I came across the Hanger 25. What you have done is very nice in preserving its proud history." From: William James ([email protected]) City: Olathe, Kansas Country: USA Date Posted:10/28/2004
"graduated from usaf pilot training class 62-a in june of 1960. loved big spring,tx." From: paul murray ([email protected]) City: tierra verde,fl Country: usa
Date Posted:10/19/2004
"You have done a fantastic job with the new site. I was stationed there from 1975 until August 1977 in the Webb Approach Control. Really enjoyed the town and the people they were great! In fact, hated to leave." From: Steven Rowe ([email protected]) City: Littleton, CO Country: USA Date Posted:10/12/2004
"I would just like to say that the staff and volunteers involved in the operation of Hangar 25 are very professional, courteous, friendly and knowledgeable. They are a wonderful representation of Big Spring and an asset to the community. Please keep up the GREAT work in preserving a piece of our valuable history." From: Lora Wofford ([email protected]) City: Big Spring Country: United States Date Posted:10/7/2004 "I am a graduate of Class 64-B at Webb AFB. Being proud of my Webb heritage and experience I am saddened that the base shut down. Flying the T-38 was a major thrill and, although I later flew the F-84-F and F-104G in the German Air Force and a multitude of corporate aircraft, nothing has been as memorable as my graduation day September 11th, 1963 at Webb AFB."
From: Winfried Wobbe ([email protected]) City: Houston Country: USA Homepage: http://homepage.mac.com/wwobbe/Menu6.html Date Posted:8/7/2004
"This is a great site and I enjoy going to it often to see the new messages. I was civil service in the Medical unit (Radiology Department) 1956-1958. I did all the separation physicals during that time and met a lot of nice people. Saving the Hangar brings a lot of yesteryear back. Thanks to all who visit this page and maybe one day you can see it for real "
From: Gloria McDonald City: Big Spriing Country: USA Date Posted:7/28/2004
"Greetings great web site It was good reviewing comments of those who served at good old Webb. That was my first base after tech schools arriving early in 1952. I was an aircraft electrician and was in the Field Maint. Sq. The shop chief was a civilian named Martin Skaggs. We worked on T-28s and T-33s. I was there for 4 1/2 years before shipping out to Chitose, Japan. My son was born at the base hospital 31 May 1956 I stayed in the AF for 20 years
and retired in 1971. I will always have fond memories of Webb. P.S. my wife (now deceased) was from Cohoma, Tx. Her maiden name was Gloria D. Owens" From: Ronald Geary ([email protected]) City: Perry, Georgia Country: USA Date Posted:6/28/2004
"I was a T-37 IP - flight line - Major Hart's flight - and academics - T-37 IPRA and Flight Planning - 1970-73. Returned for WebbAFB Reunion in 2002 and had a wonderful time. Please keep me on your mailing list for future events. Currently I fly an experimental RV6A, and am president of EAA Chapter 168 in Dallas - we normally meet at 6:30pm on first Tuesday of the month at Library in Farmers Branch, TX."
From: John Phillips ([email protected]) City: Dallas Country: USA Date Posted:6/20/2004
"I was at WEBB AFB from 1962-1966 with the exception of a few less than pleasant TDY'S. I was with the 331ST FIS ADC. My wife and I have good memorys of Big Spring " From: Underwood Charles ([email protected]) City: Hubbard,Texas Country: USA Date Posted:6/20/2004
"I was Air (later Security) Police Officer and Chief at Webb AFB from 1965-68 and Chief of Administration 1968-69. Our best souvenirs are the two children born in the old WWII era hospital. We still recall the sunsets from Scenic Mountain." From: Louis Fought ([email protected]) City: Richmond, TX Country: USA Date Posted:6/14/2004
"Great to see something come of Webb AFB. Greetings to those of Flight Training class 76-04 - Sky Riders. " From: David Newell ([email protected]) City: LaVista, Nebraska Country: USA
Date Posted:6/7/2004
"I am looking for UPT Class 68-D "Stud Ducks." Please get in touch with me. Thanks, Jim PS: Thanks for the opportunity to leave this mesage" From: James "Jim" Hoogerwerf ([email protected]) City: Auburn, AL Country: USA
Date Posted:5/25/2004
"Several of us who graduated Webb UPT Class 74-02 in October 1973 are trying to reconnect with classmates. Send me a note if you were in the class as a student, IP, or if you supported our "Mean Green" team. [email protected] or [email protected]. " From: James T. (Jim) Schultz ([email protected]) City: Houston Texas Country: USA Date Posted:5/23/2004
"looking for addresses for any of the 74-02 "Mean Green" class or instructors who were there from Oct 72 thru Oct 73" From: rick perry ([email protected]) City: austin Country: usa Date Posted:5/21/2004
"Thanks for a wonderful website and your efforts to preserve our Air Force history. I intend to visit Big Spring on Friday 21 May. The purpose is to do additional research on Big Spring AAF for my fourth book. I write histories of USAAF training fields and have published three books titled Forgotten Fields of America, Vol.I, Vol. II and Vol.III. Each book tells the story of 12 WW II USAAF training fields. As you know, they were small cities and each has a
fascinating story to tell. There is very little written about this part of our history and it should be remembered. Almost 15,000 young men were killed in aircrew training during WW II. And that was just at the Air Force training fields here in the US. There were 345 major training fields the size of Big Spring scattered all over the US during the war. I will be ariving in Big Spring mid-morning from Hobbs, N.M. I would very appreciative if there would be someone I could meet who might have time to spend with me to show me around the former base. Is that possible? Thank you." From: Lou Thole ([email protected]) City: Cincinnati Ohio Country: USA Date Posted:4/21/2004
"Two years ago Mr. Clarence Hartfield , a former high school buddy of mine ,gave me a business card with this webb address on it . I haven't seen him since that time. I know absolutely nothing about this site but it is hip. After living in California for many years (I moved to Texas 3 years ago) I, my wife Mary, my son Tim and my daughter Mo, moved to Midland to be with my mother and father (dad was called to his Heavenly mission, Mar. 2000). I am a Viet-nam
veteran, a retired Radioshack employee, and ardent fan of Elvis Presley, Jimi Hendrix, and Willie Nelson. I am also a musician of sorts. I vote when necessary,and pray for peace everyday because there is so much trouble in the world. I have five (5) grown children, three (3) of whom live in California and my oldest one (1) whom I believe lives in Augusta Georgia (1966 - ). My youngest child lives with us.Please feel free to E-mail me for a friendly chat. may God Bless you" From: james johnson ([email protected]) City: midland Country: usa Homepage: http://yahoo.sbc.com/dsl Date Posted:2/7/2004
"I was born and raised in Big Spring and its a nice little town. I remember when I used to sit on the top of my house to watch the planes fly by. Now I am a studing to be a A and P mechanic. I look forward to pursing a career in aviation. This is a great website and very interesting." From: Veronica Martinez ([email protected]) City: Houston Tx Country: USA Date Posted:2/6/2004
"Thanks for preserving our heritage. Sending a picture of us when we were younger. We both retired from the Air Force; I was a Chief, Belinda was a Master Sergeant. She was also stationed at Big Spring as a dependent." From: Jim and Belinda Turner ([email protected]) City: Port Richey Country: USA
Date Posted:1/10/2004
"Loved the site. I'm glad to see some one cares about the history of Webb AFB. My dad was stationed there in the early 70's. I enjoyed being there and loved the military life that I joined the Air Force myself and retired after 20 rewarding years. You bet I'll be checking back and when I can, I'll be visiting." From: Belinda Turner ([email protected]) City: Port Richey Country: USA Date Posted:1/10/2004
"No pictures, but a great site." City: Big Spring, Texas Country: United From: Clarance Hartfield Jr. ([email protected]) States of American Date Posted:1/3/2004
"Good website. " From: JoAnne Poynor City: Big Spring Country: USA
Date Posted:12/5/2003
"I am a member of UPT Class 67C. We were at Webb from October 65 through October 66." From: Michael F. "Mike" Trahan ([email protected]) City: Corinth, TX Country: USA
Date Posted:12/5/2003
"Hey, this is a great site and the museum looks wonderful! I'll try to visit it next time I'm out in West Texas. Sorry I don't have a photo to submit. " From: Sam Higgins City: Waco, Texas Country: USA Date Posted:12/3/2003