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Saturday 12/30/2006 5:03:45pm Name: Geoff Hayden
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Long Beach, New York Your Entry: Hi,
I just found this site 12/30/06. I was stationed at RAF Upper Heyford from Feb 1983 to Feb 1985. It was so much fun. There were a lot of great people. I worked for the Deputy Commander for Operations, and I learned so much during those years. I'm sorry that I didn't know about the Aug 06 reunion - I would have come.
Saturday 12/30/2006 4:51:13pm Name: carter kolodny
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: arlington texas Your Entry: does anyone know where bob jandy is? he was the barkeep at the officers mess for 30 yrs. or so. i was at U.H. 1980-83.
Saturday 12/30/2006 1:07:17pm Name: Richard C Winters
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Oxford, UK Your Entry: Hello Dad!
Monday 12/25/2006 5:59:42pm Name: CLEO EDWARDS
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: TAMPA, FL Your Entry: AKA BAM BAM at Heyford from 81-89 any Shaboinkin Bros out there or anyone who remembers me drop me line!
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Sunday 12/24/2006 7:13:23pm Name: Mike Luse
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Renton, WA Your Entry: Merry Christmas to all! Wow, it as been over three years since I first contributed to this guestbook (10/11/03, about page 207 by now). I have been lucky to have had contact with James Stewart (a special shout out) and Jim Becktold. For some history I was at Heyford in roughly '72 and '73 in MMS. I am still looking for Steve Fortelka, Ric Gill, Jim Engelbrecht, Bob Barth, Jerry Fuson, Jim Thiele, Gary LePine, that other Gary (?)(and James Stewart told me the last name too, yikes) and any others. I would like those that were at Nellis AFB with me in '71 to know I have also found Richard "Craig" Corbett, our old friend who never made it to Heyford, but had a few stops in Bentwaters, I hope to see him soon. So if any of you guys are lurking out there drop me a line. I am also trying to contact Maureen Gowing or her daughter Michelle Osborne from Cheltenaham, any info would be greatly appreciated, I would just like to know thier well being and I hope it is good. I think of you both all the time. Again Merry Christmas to all Heyfordites and all others!
Sunday 12/24/2006 5:50:40am Name: Jonathan
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Thatcham, UK Your Entry: Check ot the Jan 2007 issue of Fly Past. It has a great article on B-47 TDYs to the UK.
Friday 12/22/2006 6:17:33pm Name: Stephen E White
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Piggott AR/USA Your Entry: Capt WSO 79thTFS/20TFW Wpns Officer Jun75-Jun79. I would like to hear from any sq/wg mates. Hope all of you are doing well. I own a Grumman "Tiger". Seems appropriate, having been in the 79th.
Thursday 12/21/2006 12:53:23am Name: Mike Noftzger
E-Mail: [email protected]
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City/Country: Charlotte, North Carolina Your Entry: I just wanted to take a moment and to wish all of my fellow Upper Heyford Airman Merry Christmas and a Happy New Years!
Don't forget our men and women still serving our country during this holiday season!
Wednesday 12/20/2006 8:48:04pm Name: Ed Smith
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Frisco, Texas Your Entry: After almost 25 years of wondering where my ex-roommate from Chipping Norton was, we finally made contact last week due to this wonderful web site. I want to deeply thank Duane for all of his hard work that he has done putting this all together! Finding my "Heyford Bud" would not have been possible. Now I ask anyone out there who may be able to help me and my buddy. We had another roommate by the name of Barry D. Jones. He started his tour at UH in Jan 1981. He worked in the F111 Phase Docks in the 20th OMS & EMS. So if anyone has a lead on Barry please e- mail me. Many thanks again to you Duane!!!
Wednesday 12/20/2006 1:52:36am Name: MICHAEL JAOUEN
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: DOVER PLAINS , NEW YORK Your Entry: Finding this web site brought back a wave of memories.Probably some of the best times in my life. Baccus wine bar, NCO club ect. Got there at 18 yrs young July 1984 and left when I was 20 Sept 86.Married a british girl and we celebrated our 20 year anniversary 04/19/06. I miss the old "D" flight DOGS, 7320th SPG Security side of the house. Do you remember the bachelor night at Baccus wine bar? How many of us had black eyes at guardmount that next day. Hope to here from some of you.
Sunday 12/17/2006 3:26:35pm Name: franklin TEX Roberts E-Mail: City/Country: Amarillo, Tx USA
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Your Entry: aircrew ops Taxi driver
Sunday 12/10/2006 10:17:35am Name: Vernon Coker
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: North Little Rock, Arkansas Your Entry: Served at UH from Nov 58 till Nov 61. Just wanted to update my email address [email protected]
Thursday 12/07/2006 7:37:23pm Name: Sparky Allen
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Sparks, Nevada Your Entry: Heyford personnel who made it all worthwhile 1975-77:
Here's to my work buddies from Automatic and Manual Test Stations: Arnold Lorea, Cindy and Tony Conrad, Dave Neave, Bob Mohler, Ken Pentinnen, Carl Evans, Butch Baker (King of Salsa), Louie Capuano, Al Banach, Jay Dickson, Ed Byrne, Scott Payment, Kevin Patton, Chris Rowe and Dave Johannsen, as well as Ralph and Trav in SRU Repair, who were never afraid to NRTS. Special nod to "Fast Eddie" Mailhout, inspiration for the Memorial Gold Brick Award.
Colonel aka Major Catherwood, the Shirt and Chief Deveraux for enabling the Out to Lunch Bunch, including founding members Anne Fayne Stanley and Rich Stanley (the Real Gold 7), John-John Field and Jim BoDiddley Bodley.
My SPS friends Kim Fipps, Kevan Lawrence, Mark Levy and Jesse Flynt, with our honorary Croughton mascot Susann Graham.
Best for last, my friend and fellow Brass Bar ratings judge, Cindy Fairweather McNally - one of us had to stay in and become a Chief.
- Sparky Kincaid Allen
Thursday 12/07/2006 7:12:55pm Name: Sherri (Fritz) Barkefelt
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E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: usa Your Entry: I was at Upper Heyfor for a little over 2 years back in 1991-1993. See if there is anything for the 20th equipment maintenance squadron (structural maintenance). would love to hear from some of my buds.
Tuesday 12/05/2006 10:59:37am Name: Des O'Sullivan
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Nr. Bicester. UK Your En try: Missed the good times with the GI's we met, along with many personal I worked with 1982 1984. Regards
Monday 12/04/2006 1:21:42pm Name: Debby (Burchett)
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Tampa, FL USA Your Entry: I can't tell you how greatful I am to find this page. I was born on this base 1954 and have never seen the first picture of it.
Friday 12/01/2006 10:54:41pm Name: james hellis
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: muncie,indiana Your Entry:
Friday 12/01/2006 9:41:19pm Name: Stacey Thompson Hurley
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Austin, Texas
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Your Entry: Lived at UH from 79-80 and then again in 81-86. I went to UHHS and my Dad was the Wing Commander, Gen. Thompson. Still keep in touch with many, many classmates and friends. Visited UH in 1998 and was sad to see everything closed up.
Friday 12/01/2006 2:53:31pm Name: Alan Humphrey
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Granbury, Texas Your Entry: Stationed from 1985 to 1987 in the Transportation Sq. Hated the place then but would like to go back some day. It was a neat place; I just didn't realize that at the time. Worked lots of hours but hey, it builds character. Hello to Kirk Francisco, Pete Heintzleman, Cudak, Bettis, Speedy, to name a few. Loved to watch those 111 after burners at night.
Thursday 11/30/2006 10:03:15pm Name: Thomas Borgkvist
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Dalton Wisconsin You r Entry: Was stationed at Heyford from Oct '66' til I returned stateside on compassionate leave in Aug. '69'. Was on 'C' Flight security under TSgt DelVecchio. Took a flight to Wheelus in Libya in June '67' with strike force. Still have tapestry purchased outside the east gate at bazaar. Had more than my share of (what we thought was) fun at the Three Shoes, White's, the Wheat Sheaves, and especially at the Rod and Gun Club. The base really must have changed shortly after I left. 'Sgt' Tom Borgkvist 1966-1969
Wednesday 11/29/2006 2:21:18pm Name: Barry Jessop
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Brighouse UK Your Entry: Whilst serving at RAF Bicester in 1972 was invited to attend USAF ground staff party, hung over for days. Great memoirs
Saturday 11/25/2006 6:26:47am
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Name: Douglas A. Erickson (Doug)
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Bloomington Illinois US Your Entry: Stationed at Heyford from 1990-1993. I was the Jet Engine Instructor for MATD.Engine Run, advanced Engine classes and the beloved Crew Chief Hydraulics and Engine cross train classes. With George Burgess,Tom Trigg, Vern Fisher,Eric Verdon,Terry Malvo,Andreas Whitney. Lived in base housing in Grove Wantage next to PJ Moore. All I can say is I wish I had of gone to Heyford sooner has to have been the best assignment of my Career
Wednesday 11/22/2006 5:02:12pm Name: larry magnano
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: farmingville new york usa Your Entry: I didnt get to go to upper hayford was with the 79th at woodbridge when we lost the 100s transfered to the 91fst at bentwaters discharged in july of 1970. I was in phased inspections.. looking for a jim hyde he was in airospace repair.he got an early out in jan. of 70
Monday 11/20/2006 11:08:54am Name: Gary Hernandez
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Frederic, MD Your Entry: I spent 3 years there as a dependent (1974-1977), Attending the schools at both Heyford and then when the High School moved to RAF Croughton. I lived in Anglo housing at 5 Walpole Close, Bicester. What a blast it was to live there...
Sunday 11/19/2006 11:33:00am Name: Don E Williams
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Boonville,Missouri Your Entry: U.H.1967thru 1969.supply sqd [pol}still miss england alot.best of times.best of people...
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Sunday 11/19/2006 5:55:08am Name: Harry Fox
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: leeds yorkshire Your Entry: rafregiment parachute cource 1948
Saturday 11/18/2006 3:33:57pm Name: Larry Gruetzmacher
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Appleton, Wis. USA Your Entry: Started in the 66th SPS in May '67. Saw 101's, F4's and the F111's. Some time the 66th changed to the 20th. Lived in the barracks for almost a year before getting married and then moving to Buckingham. Left England in May of '71. I still miss it.
Monday 11/13/2006 10:05:43am Name: Jim Holley
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Oak Hill, West Virginia Your Entry: I worked at 20 CRS engine shop at UH from dec 81 to dec 83. Looking for old friends Mark Chase, Mike Serrano, Lori Majors, Mary Jaz, Gavin the bloke, Doug Ward, Bill Blake, Rod Pendleton, Mark Creegan. Anyone around from that drop me a line. Always got time for UH.
Sunday 11/12/2006 8:17:13pm Name: Tracey Smith (formerly Farrington)
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Raleigh , NC Your Entry: It was great to find this site ! I married my high school sweetheart, Joe Farrington and our first tour was Upper Heyford. We were there from 83-86. We divorced years ago. Joe was in the 20th Supply Squadron and I am hoping to find anyone that might know where he is these days. Of if you remember me, just drop me an email to say hi.
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Saturday 11/11/2006 6:36:53am Name: Mike Denstedt
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Charleston, SC Your Entry: I just saw today that alot of good photos taken at the reunion back in August are now posted on the Reunions link. Great pictures thanks mainly to Joe Schell. Regards to all, Mike (20 BHS/Finance 1978-1980)
Wednesday 11/08/2006 9:18:20am Name: Randy Gibbs
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Montrose, Michigan U.S.A. Your Entry: Am trying to get Rick Clem and Louis Patterson to drop me a line at the above E-Mail address, and Holly Adams and any other D.R.A. People not on the list. Thanks, Beagle
Monday 11/06/2006 4:23:59pm Name: Brett Blevins "JUNIOR"
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Florence Alabama Your Entr y: I was a crewchief in the 55th from May 1991-November 1993. Anyone who hung around with myself, Steve Shircliff, David Haresh, Randy Holt, Joey Pharr, Brad Lindsey, Stan Coleman and any of the COWBOY COLLECTION group of party animanls, PLEASE e- mail me !! We are working on our second reunion. It will be in Virginia, June 8-11 2007. We had a lot of good times at Heyford and don't wont to stop. God Bless all.
Monday 11/06/2006 11:41:27am Name: Ricky E. Clem
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Coalgate, Ok Your Entry: Just posting a new e-mail, would like to hear from anyone who served with "D" Flight Security, 20th SPS from Dec 79 to Jan 82. Best group of cops ever!
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Saturday 11/04/2006 6:53:07pm Name: Bruce Youse
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Petal, Mississippi Your Entry: Arrived at RAF Upper Heyford in May 1969 (assigned to AMS)! Met a young English lady on July 4th 1969 @ the NCO Club. We just celebrated our 37 wedding anniversary Oct 25, 2006! Many thanks to Heyford and the motherland!
Saturday 11/04/2006 10:41:29am Name: Jim Koloc
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Saint Paul, Minnesota Your Entry: What a blast from the past! I worked in the UH Instrument/Autopilot shop in 1972-73, having transferred in from Nellis. My wife JoAnn worked in the Base Exchange office with Jan Allen (English), Linda Lorr (Ohio), and others; many names are long gone, unfortunately. I remember how tough it was to find a place to live off-base within commuting distance, how tough the Alerts were during the Oil War. We were outside Banbury and Whitney at various times. Remember how the fog banks would roll in and shut down operations? The only way to get home was to follow the cats eyes embedded down the centerline. I found google-earth to be a fun way to revisit. Best to all ...
Wednesday 11/01/2006 8:08:54pm Name: James Harris
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Brevard, NC Your Entry: Served 1981-1983. Hospital Sqd. Played on Skykings Football team. Active at Croughton Chapel where Rev. Dick Besteder preached. Knew Capt. Magnus, Carl Stewart, First Sgt. Don Sheppard, Capt. Skip Cone, Bill Babbs, Keith Thompson. I've been in contact w/ all I've listed (except Thompson) in the past year. Many great memories! I honeymooned in England in 1995 & went by to see the base. Odd feeling it being empty. It was a great tour of duty and as a young man (18) going there was wonderful opportunity. I've always been grateful to have gone there. I now serve as Mayor of my hometown and a retired USAF F111 piolt, Col. Joe Narsavage, lives here! Of course, I didn't know him there, but what a small world! Upper Heyford still lives in my memory.
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Tuesday 10/31/2006 7:15:03am Name: emmy ezeoru
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: lome Your Entry: i love this site keep it up is very nice
Wednesday 10/25/2006 2:47:35am Name: Eric Underhill
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Pocomoke, MD Your Entry: From 1983-1986 Assigned to the 20th CRS Avionics shop. Dorm Parties, NCO club renovation, camping in Wales, USO Tour, Bombing Libya, TDY to Turkey :-) , and the great wind storm of 86
Wednesday 10/25/2006 2:00:41am Name: Tim Meek
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Us Arizona Your Entry: Hello all !!!!!!!!!! I was there from jan 1980 to jan 1982. I was a crew chief in the blue section.Would like to hear from any and all that know me or think that they know me or to just chat about heystack. Was one of the greatest times of my life. I got there before my 18th birthday and left just after mt 20th birthday. Learned alot. I loved country night at the club. Thanks Duane good job I have some pics I think you might like to add. Thanks again to all Tim meek!!!!!!!!!!
Wednesday 10/25/2006 1:54:22am Name: David Utz
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Clayton, Ohio
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Your Entry: I was looking at Don Kings photos. I knew him as a friend when I was there. I think I may have some old pictures to submit somewhere. I'll have to look. 20 th mms SSgt loading
Tuesday 10/24/2006 3:47:22pm Name: Don Wanzer
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Edmond, OK USA Your Entr y: Stationed at UH 1990-1992.
Tuesday 10/24/2006 3:21:59am Name: diana packer (AKA Hicks)
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: bristol uk was Oxford uk Your Entry: made lots of friends including some WAFFS - had a laugh there from about 1979- 1981 on and off - would like to hear from ALBERT WAYNE STANLEY SGT EX MP or any one who remembers me. Hope every one is well
Monday 10/23/2006 11:42:38pm Name: Chuck Fisher
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: san antonio tx Your Entry: 77 FS flight doc then 55th in the waning hours of the base. Still the most enjoyable assignment of a long career. What a great place it was!
Monday 10/23/2006 5:38:53am Name: SRA Roman G. Platero
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: El Centro, California U.S.A. Your Entry:
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Saturday 10/21/2006 3:12:30pm Name: Alan Martel
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Manchester, NH USA Your Entry: I was a member of the 20SPS during the years 1977-1980.
Thursday 10/19/2006 10:48:11pm Name: Bill Reinhard
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Milwaukee, Wisconsin Your Entry: Stationed at UH from 1970 until July 1972. Aircraft refueler (POL)
Wednesday 10/18/2006 2:00:12pm Name: John Brighton
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: England Your Entry: I am a volunteer at Bushey Hall the former RAF base and 8th, USAAF Base ,we held a WW 11 event on Oct.7/8 called Operation Ajax,this is the first of many to help finance the charity onthe site and fund a museum to restore the 12 remaining WW11 buildings still remaining.One visitor we had was Laurie Kemp who was based there in 1947 and told us of the bunker under the car park. I have his contact details if anyone knows him, if anyone can tell me about Bushey Hall from any period i would be very pleased.I live in Watford ,Herts.WWW.lincolnsfields.co.uk is the website for the charity now running the site, if you get the Operation AJAX poster on screen i`m the copper leaning on the car,hope to hear from you soon ,all the best ,John.
Sunday 10/15/2006 4:18:44pm Name: Muriel Baker Berthiaume
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Brooklyn, Connecticut. USA Your Entry: Iam trying to locate retired CMSGT Gus.P.Duffield. He was in charge of the NCO club kitchen
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Sunday 10/15/2006 1:53:39am Name: Jim Hagon (Son of CMSgt, Jim Hagon) E-Mail: City/Country: Pensacola, FL Your Entry: My dad was stationed there from July 1987 to August 1990. He was in Aircraft Maintence. My sister was entering 6th grade. I was entering my 8th grade. It was neat to catch up with the web site. Kind of sad to see some of the picures but proud of the sacrafices and service we all served.
Friday 10/13/2006 11:19:03am Name: Don Brown
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Bethel-Vermont Your Entry: Great site! I enjoy all the sites relating to bases in England. Am I corect in thinking that the 55th fighter squadron flew F-84"s during the 50s? I was stationed at R.A.F. Sculthorpe from Aug.55-Jul.58,and I think at one point the55th was deployed TDY to sculthorpe.My memory is not as good as it was once!I will check the site closely.Thanks for a great job.
Tuesday 10/10/2006 7:20:16pm Name: Mike Shaffer
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Walker, WV USA Your Entry: Wow, what a trip. "Groups" of good wishes to all my buds from '81-'83... Wilbur, Billy Hare, J.C., Miles, Bobby M., Patty S., Chief Daniels, "Bakey" who bought my Suzuki 125, Tom C. and Tom R., my roommate Tony C. and everyone else I'm forgetting.
We had it made and we didn't know it.
Keep 'em flyin', Mike S. "Shafe"
Wednesday 10/04/2006 9:45:35am Name: Thomas (Tom) L. Clarke
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E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Pleasant View, TN Your Entry: Dental Tech, 80-83, 86-88
Monday 10/02/2006 3:44:34am Name: Jerry Minchew
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Soddy Daisy, TN Your Entry: 20th Supply Sqdn. and 20th CES 1974-75. Would love to hear from some old friends. http://www.freewebs.com/jerryminchew/
Sunday 10/01/2006 9:00:35pm Name: Mike Crist
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: oklahoma city, OK, USA Your Entry: My father, Capt. Kempus W. Crist, served as Administrative Officer, 3918th Combat Support Group from March 1957 to May 1959. He earned the Air Force Commendation Medal for restoring the Officers Club to profitability.
Sunday 10/01/2006 9:16:23am Name: Mike Denstedt
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Charleston, SC Your Entry: Attended the reunion at the base on 12 August; an incredible experience, although somewhat emotional. In many ways the base stands frozen in time. For any of you finance weenies out there, Audrey Flowers was there and looks much the same. She is now employed at the Housing Office in Croughton. Thanks to Joe Schell and the others on the team for making this work and thanks to Jonathan for the pictures. I hope that the group photo taken of all of us will be posted to the web-site soon. Sorry Duane Park was not in attendance but you were honored at the opening ceremony. Cheers, Mike
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Monday 09/25/2006 1:31:05pm Name: Bill Quinlan
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Chicago, Il., U.S.A Your Entry: Served from 9/71 to 9/73 in 20th MMS
Tuesday 09/19/2006 6:10:14am Name: dan smith
E-Mail: [email protected] City /Country: England Your Entry: What a excellent website, very very intresting, keep up the good work.
Sunday 09/17/2006 7:00:21pm Name: Michael W Hart
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Tacoma, Washington Your Entry: 20th AMS August 1972 to December 1978 Hi folks, just found the website. I still have the painting by Gore over my desk, the one of the F-111 on the street with the pilot in the call box.
Saturday 09/16/2006 4:15:12am Name: Pete Helfrich
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Springville Utah, (TDY Germany) Your Entry: I discovered the Web site looking for RF-101Cs on the search engine. I am the one in the Pic downloading film from RF-101C with Rich Shultz. Was Toul Roseires France 1965/66(RF4C)26th TRW and Heyford 66 TRW 1966-end of 68, Back to Heyford 1974-76.
Wednesday 09/13/2006 10:51:15pm
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Name: susanne /sue chipperfield
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: tacoma WA Your Entry:
Wednesday 09/13/2006 9:04:53pm Name: Phil DoBay
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Spokane WA Your Entry: I was stationed at U.H. from 85-89 in the 20th CRS. Getting ready to retire and looking for a 20th CRS patch to buy, anyone have any leads? thanks. Phil
Wednesday 09/13/2006 6:54:26pm Name: James Chisolm
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Mount Vernon, NY / USA Your Entry: I was stationed at Upper Heyford way back in the winter of 1953, with the USAF 22nd Permanent Maintenance squadron from March Air Force Base. Anyone out there from that time?
Wednesday 09/13/2006 2:59:58am Name: ROBERT(ROCKY) CROSSFIELD
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: PHILA. PA. Your Entry: LOOKING TO TOUCH BASE WIH SOME OF YHE OLD CREW DURING 79-80.YO WHAT's up/
Tuesday 09/12/2006 5:43:02pm Name: Wayne George
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Cumberland, Maryland USA
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Your Entry: Upper Heyford 1970-73 Attended the reunion in August at Heyford and had a great time. There was a nice turnout but I think that the terrorist events of the Thursday just before that Saturday may have made it difficult for some to attend, perhaps. I was able to meet (after almost 23 years) a wonderful person from my Acct & Finance days, Audrey Flowers. But in all the events of that day I failed to get an address or e mail from her. Can anyone help me with that (she still lives in the Upper Heyford area I believe). Can't believe I made such an oversight! The bus tour of the base was super. Thanks to everyone who made the reunion happen. Nice job well done! And we sure missed Duane Parks. But he did get some recognition at the reunion so that was well deserved. Has anyone heard when they might post the group photos from the reunion? Keep up the good work Duane.
Tuesday 09/12/2006 11:50:01am Name: Mike Carpenter
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Ypsilanti, Michigan Your Entry: AGE
Friday 09/08/2006 7:08:10am Name: LEE MCPHEE
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Upper Heyford England Your Entry: Just to let you know the local families of Upper heyford have now set up a soccer team which plays on the Football pitch at the back of the gym next to the hospital and are called Heyford Park Sky Kings(if you don't believe me look on fa.com and search name.from your web site you had a soccer team please could you forward any emblems you had for the strip as we are interested in keeping up tradition.by the way 1st game of season we won 2-1 against Bloxham Utd.
Regards
Lee
Saturday 09/02/2006 11:35:51pm Name: George Mushett
E-Mail: [email protected]
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City/Country: Chesapeake, VA Your E ntry: 1268th AACS Sq/2168 Comm Sq. '60-'64. Radar Tech at the Midlands Control radar site located on the opposite side of the base from the main base area.
Saturday 09/02/2006 6:12:45pm Name: John Burnam
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Las Vegas, Nevada Your Entry: Really enjoyed your site. Brings back a lot of old memories. Spent my time there with the 20th MMS from 72-74.
Thursday 08/31/2006 9:17:23am Name: Todd E Kohler
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Milwaukee Wisconsin Your Entry: My father was stationed at Upper Heyford from 1969-1974, his name was Richard E Kohler. He was a master sargent, I am looking for someone that may have some pictures of him. My father passed away Sept. 27 1997, I just found this web site today, any pictures would be great for me as well as my mother. Thanks
Tuesday 08/29/2006 7:20:19pm Name: c.kolodny
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: texas Your Entry: does anyone rember bill fife who ran the croughton gas station from at least 1980-83? he was a friend of mine. i worked at the dental clinic at croughton in 1980 for a year, then to UH for 2 more yrs. i would appreciate any info on bill fife and his english wife virginia. thanks. c. kolodny
Friday 08/25/2006 10:42:38pm Name: Cynthia Roberts
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E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Hope Mills, NC Your Entry: I spent several years at Heyford; from age 7 to 14. I loved it and have very fond memories of what was my true home. I am so pleased to have found your website and thank you for the photos you have of the death of one of my most cherished places.
Friday 08/25/2006 3:11:12pm Name: Tom Atkinson
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Niagara Falls, NY USA Your Entry: I'm surprised that there is only one entry about the Aug 12th 06 re-union at Heyford.I think we are all waiting for something interesting regarding it. Lets hear from someone.
Thursday 08/24/2006 1:06:26am Name: brenda dennison-youngers (patterson)
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Haysville, Kansas Your Entry: Hi, I was stationed at UH 20TFW Headquarters Intelligence Ops. Was Brenda Dennison then Patterson. I had a son Mike while there and would love to get in touch with the couple who helped me. Doug and Linda Angle. Doug was a MSgt at Headquarters (if my memory is right). They went onto the Air Force Academy and that's the last time we saw them. They would be surprised to know he is an evangelist and now 21. I'd like to hear from anyone who served there from 1984-1986, especially Marilyn Bussell and Marguarite Nappier, plus all the guys!! I was married there also to Capt. James Patterson (now my ex). We live minutes apart and both our sons are now in college. Duane, this site is great!! brenda Dennison-Youngers (Patterson)
Wednesday 08/23/2006 6:54:51pm Name: Keeley Taylor (MacDonald)
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Chandler, Arizona Your Entry: I worked at the USAF hospital from Sep 1980 to Mar 1993. Was Chief Nurse's secretary for most of this time. Live in Phoenix now and own a trophy shop with my
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husband. Absolutely loved Heyford, would still be there if it hadn't closed - but I guess we had to move on.
Tuesday 08/22/2006 2:02:22pm Name: Joe Cain
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Seattle, WA Your Entry: Was touring the web and found this site. This is great, brought back good memories of good times at old RAF Upper Heyford. Was stationed there from 1979-1983 at the Hospital. Shame it is gone! No new genertations of Airman will have the experiance we had.
Tuesday 08/22/2006 6:58:00am Name: Harley H Fields
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Indianapolis Indiana Your Entry: I was stasioned at two different times i helped to send the aircraft to england
Saturday 08/19/2006 2:46:25pm Name: Horace Blevins
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Your Entry: Hi, missed the friends I had made, 84-88, got married and had my first child while station at Upper Heyford. never a dull moment
Friday 08/18/2006 6:25:27am Name : Jonathan
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Newbury, UK Your Entry: The reunion on Aug 12th was great. I am happy to supply photos of the base taken on that day.
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Tuesday 08/15/2006 5:29:28pm Na me: MSgt Paul DeHart (445th CF WPAFB, OH)
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Westerville, Ohio Your Entry: 2130th Communications Group, RAF Croughton UK (Oct 1972- Oct 1974). E-4 Sergeant worked Base Comm Center (Bldg #30). Revisited RAF Croughton/Upper Heyford in 1991 on deployment with the Air Force Reserves. Here's to all the folks that worked Autodin back in the paper tape days, OCR and DMS. During my two years RAF Croughton had some great bas e basketball teams, and Upper Heyford has some super football teams.
Tuesday 08/15/2006 5:43:15am Name: ramon “bobby” wix
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: whiteville, nc usa Your Entry: looking for paul c willams and friends from "B" flight 20th sps 1977 1980
Tuesday 08/15/2006 0:03:13am Name: Sidney Weir
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Tucson/ USA Your Entry:
Monday 08/14/2006 9:53:56am Name: Eric Johnson
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Lynchburg, VA Your Entry: I hope the reunion went well ...
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Saturday 08/12/2006 4:33:49pm Name: Daniel Chartrand-Glenn
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: New Zealand Your Entry: I am Roger Chartrand's (20FMS) Grandson
Wednesday 08/09/2006 8:44:31am Name: Ed Smith
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Frisco, Texas Your Entry: Upper Heyford from 1/81 to 1/83. 20th OMS & 20th EMS. Worked in the 111 Phase docks hanger #3 I believe it was. Lived in Chipping Norton with Chris "Jake" Jacobson and Barry Jones. If you guys see this or if anyone knows there where-abouts, drop me an e-mail. Duane you have done a great job!
Wednesday 08/09/2006 3:28:37am Name: Perry Murfield
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Los Angeles Your Entry: I was stationed at Upper Heyford from Mar 77 to Mar 79. Had many good times with friends.
Monday 08/07/2006 9:49:18pm Name: Virgil Richardson
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Coun try: Tucson, AZ Your Entry: Just found this site and it is awsome. Didn't realize all the history and all the good times
Monday 08/07/2006 9:22:41am Name: Al Ortiz
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E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Juncos, Puerto Rico Your Entry: This is my third entry. I check the site periodically and there is always something I missed. But I will like to dedicate this entry to the memory of my friend Tony Klauss (not sure of spelling) who was taken away from us too early. He was also stationed at RAFUH, I met him there, along with Dodie Castillo and Bobby Coulter, whom I have kept in touch with since we all left in 1987. Love them all. Save me a place wherever you are Tony!
Monday 08/07/2006 7:01:08am Name: Marilyn Bieligk (nee Smith)
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Oklahoma, USA Your Entry: Just wanted to say that I hope everyone has a wonderful time at The Reunion on August 12th. I wish - oh how I wish - I could be there to enjoy the festivities, but circumstances forbid it this time round. Maybe next time. Have fun everyone and drink lots of Guinness for me :)
Sunday 08/06/2006 10:31:45pm Name: James W. Belden Jr.
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Benbrook, TX Your Entry: I was rhere from 1975-78 Trans Sqdn. Worked mostly flightline. My son was born in Oxford, Oct. 1976. This was my best station duty ever. Have many fond memories. I retired in 1979 after 20 yrs. If anyone remembers me please e-mail at the address above.
Sunday 08/06/2006 6:02:26pm Name: Steve Harrison
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Colorado Springs, CO Your Entry: Hello. I was assigned to the 20th Civil Engineering Sq., Fire Protection Flight, from 1987 - 1991. My wife (Tracy) is from Bicester. Her parents and sister still live there.
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Monday 07/31/2006 9:51:14pm Name: Ed Smith
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Frisco, Texas Your Entry: Awesome!!!
Monday 07/31/2006 1:04:05pm Name: Tom Reid
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Cheyenne, Wyoming USA Your Entry: Stationed at UH from January 1974 through January 1978. Worked on "B" Flight Security. Started working ECP's, eventually took a typing course and wound up working Comm/Plotter. Also worked SP Training for a short stint, then worked as Safe Nest NCOIC. Arrived as a Sgt and made Staff in 1976. Bud Stolpa, Terry Minchinton, Randy Clark and Duncan Copeland were Flight Cheif's while I worked B Flight.
Friday 07/28/2006 2:22:20pm Name: Jim Mcallister
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: jonesborough Tennessee Your Entry: I was stationed at heyford 1981-1985. Worked in the Radar Approach Control Facility (ATC). Had many friends and memories during that time. If anyone reads this and remembers me, drop me an email, would love to hear from you.
Friday 07/28/2006 6:48:24am Name: Lee Kampstad
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: USA Your Entry: Looking to acquire an RAF Upper Heyford Station Crest/patch.
Tuesday 07/25/2006 4:10:21pm
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Name: Robert (STRIP) STRIPLING
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: USA Your Entry: WAS WITH THE 20TH SPS 79-81
Tuesday 07/25/2006 1:36:40pm Name: joan
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: dallas tx Your Entry: Is there anyone who remembers the food service staff at Croughton 77/79 cooks and civillian what great gang of people so much fun all the airmen and the Padre. Remember the snowball fight outside the club,I still think of the fun times.
Monday 07/24/2006 6:02:29pm Name: gerald e. (Jerry)
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Melbourne, FL Your Entry: Always interesting to read about a place where I spent three interesting years in the 50s.
Wednesday 07/19/2006 3:47:15pm Name: Michael Coons
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Sacramento, California Your Entry: Spent 4 awesome years between 83-87 working in the School Bus Transportation Office as a Buck Sgt. @ RAF Croughton
Wednesday 07/19/2006 3:31:44pm Name: Patrick Carberry
E-Mail: [email protected]
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City/Country: Ely Your Entry: Did anyone work with my father Mr H F Carberry, 1967-1976?
Tuesday 07/18/2006 1:54:29am Name: Chris Hodgins
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Croughton England Your Entry: 18 July 06. Had a contact from an old friend yesterday who was stationed at Heyford in the 80's. It really is good to find friends after all these years. Does any one know the where-abouts of Jeff Davidson who was at Heyford in the late seventy's. He worked for the fire department as a chemical expert. His/my good buddy was a guy called Chip who I think worked in the post office and lived in Banbury. We used to play Darts for the Bell, Lower Heyford & I was the only british guy in our team. Any news would be great Chris
Monday 07/17/2006 5:03:06pm Name : Marc E Cayson
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Cantonment Fl Your Entry: Anyone out there (20th CES-1990+) Give me a shout from you guys. John Tillman, Robert Greztch, Brenon Carter, Chris Fuller & Elizabeth (Dawe), anyone else from the old dorm life, it would be really good to hear from y'all. CAYSON
Friday 07/14/2006 11:43:56am Name: BRICE SABIN
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: MADISON WISCONSIN Your Entry: DOES ANYONE OUT THERE REMEMBER CAPTAIN SALTER,HE WAS IN SECURITY AROUND 1990-1991.IF YOU RERMEMBER HIS FIRST NAME OR WHERE HE IS FROM ,I WOULD APPRECIATE IT.THANK YOU.
BRICE SABIN
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Friday 07/14/2006 9:27:38am Name: Christopher (Nick) Nicholson
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: phoenix/AZ Your Entry: I was stationed there from Dec 90-Dec 93, 77th Weapon's I used to work at Load Barn with Jeff Lafecarde. he is out here at Luke (RET) ChiefMsgt working for the Gov. I was the drummer for a Band 1st called The Badlad's then when we blew up the power box at Bitburg AB Germany on the USAFE showcase tour we were called "Power Surge" I had a blast there and I wish I could hook back up with Charlie and Capt. Garvic so we could talk about the old days! Oh Yeah Check out my Music WWW.nicknicholson.net Drop me a line!
Cheers, Nick
Friday 07/14/2006 5:22:04am Name: Charles (Bud) Small Jr.
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Bend OR USA Your Entry: My dad, Ssgt Charles(Chuck/Bud)Small (ret.,d), worked on the 111's from 1970 to 1973 (avionics,TFR)... we lived off base in Deddington, I went to kindergarten on base! We had a funky English "Standard 10" and our swanky American luxury car: a yellow 1966 AMC Rambler that seemed too big for the town roads! My dad loved the Red Lion pub in Deddington, hehheh. I remember sitting in a 111 cockpit in my miniature fatigues (complete w/ nametag and ssgt rank!), RAF Vulcan bomber flybys, fish n chips wrapped in newspaper, sitting up front up top in the old double decker busses! I was so young and culture shocked 3X over...born on Kadena AFB, Okinawa, then to Nellis AFB NV, then to England! If anyone is wondering, after Chuck returned stateside and retired from the Air Force, he returned to his other and first love: the ocean...working as a civilian on the Coast Guards boats electronics!! (in Atlantic City, NJ) Chuck finally retired around 1986, bought a big RV and lived the dream of "full time rv'ing" for awhile...he passed away far too early in 1998 from cancer, too stubborn to be hospitalized. Gone, but most definitely NOT forgotten, his month old grandson bears the name he had picked me to have: Jesse Thomas Small. I will be adding his name to the roster here. We miss our "daddy" very much, those England days made my family and I into the unique people we are today.
Friday 07/14/2006 3:10:08am
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Name: Rick Winters
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Witney,Oxfordshire,UK Your Entry: Great job Duane. Believe I was here a few years ago, and it has come on leaps and bounds. Was at Upper Haystack from April 77 till I retired in Feb 94. Was 20th AMS, Avionics AGE, then crossed to Auto's, finished as CRS Avionics, Autos. Anyone who wishes to, get in touch.
Saturday 07/08/2006 4:07:47pm Name: joey
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Your Entry: looking for Rocky - birthday 12th September?
Based at Upper Heyford between the years of 79/82?
Hurt his left arm or leg in 1981
Saturday 07/08/2006 2:34:58am Name: Tim McDonough
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Banbury, UK Your Entry: Stationed from 85 to 88 in 20TFW Directorate of Administration. Was also an "Auggie Dog" in case the big bad Russkies ever came. Remember many the nights spent tripping home from the 3 shoes. Looking for Al Polanski, Ron Midura, KC Woods, John Marshall, Rob Sanders, Mary Sullivan, Aaron Tyndale, James my roomie and a squadron of drunk SP's. Also anyone who remembers the night under the dorm when the MOD cops came looking for a girl from the village and we gave them beer and took pictures wearing their hats. It was the first anniversary of bombing Libya party and Miller was on sale at the BX for $3 a case! I met Andy and James coming the other way with empty shopping carts. Andy and Tony Gibson were awakened at an ungodly hour by the First Shirt and he demanded that the beer cans that we so lovingly built into a 4 ft by 10 ft pyramid be cleaned up. If you can vaguely remember that get in touch!!!
Friday 07/07/2006 5:36:16pm
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Na me: carter kolodny
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: arlington, texas Your Entry: was a dental officer at UH 1980-1983. was the time of my life. lived in merton nr. bicester. spent a few quid at the O club and surrounding pubs. anyone out there?
Friday 07/07/2006 12:09:37am Name: Dave Murphy
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Jonesboro,GA Your Entry: I was stationed in the 2130 CS wideband shop between 82-84. Hey gang,Lee- power lifter, Charles Bronson, Dale, cute Cindy, Sgt Laughlin, SSg Fowler, alluring Lisa, Tsgt Diamond Bengochea and others remember me. I was the middle-weight boxing champ while in the U.K.Looking back what a great time and I still stay in touch with Palmer & Rojas. I lived on Heyford worked on Croughton/Heyford.
Thursday 07/06/2006 7:15:28am Name: Mark Fish
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: St Pete. Fla , USA Yo ur Entry: Sgt Weapons Loading 1979-1982
Saturday 07/01/2006 3:44:25pm Name: don e williams
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: boonville,mo Your Entry: new e-mail address.u.h. 1967,1969,.supply sqd.[p.o.l.
Saturday 07/01/2006 0:43:25am Name: Dennis Berger
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E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Lubbock, TX Your Entry: I would like to take a minute to thank everyone who helped me with research for my master's thesis. On the horizon (this winter) will be a book about UH and the surrounding area. If anyone would like to contribute anything to the work it's not too late. Just let me know.
Thursday 06/29/2006 6:31:18pm Name: SSGT James Lindell
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Fenton / Michigan Your Entry: I was a dedicated crewcheif of 68-065 Blue 55th b flight in 1987-89.I drove a chevy s- 10 blazer 4x4 red and white mabe some of my friends remember that. Thanks for the worth wile times ill never forget them thanks.
Thursday 06/29/2006 10:52:02am Name: Sgt Ortiz
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Juncos, Puerto Rico Your Entry: I forgot to put my email on the previous entry I made. Great site, thank you. Anyone remember me from my days in the Orderly Room, Tech Admin, and Avionics Administration at the 20th Component Repair Sq., from 1984 to 1987, feel free to drop a line.
Wednesday 06/28/2006 11:50:08pm Name: John Jones
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Layton Utah Your Entry: Was Stationed At Upper Heyford from 1989 to 1972, with the MMS Squadron
Tuesday 06/27/2006 7:36:15pm Name: Sandra Duarte (ex Miller)
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E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Brazil Your Entry: I lived in Banbury from Dec. 75 to Jan.77, ex-husband Sgt. Steven Miller was at Upper Heyford - 20th. SPS - if I´m not mistaken. Would love to reconnect with good neighbors Sgt. Chap & DJ Tautvid, TS Justin & Roberta Tweedy, and Sgt.Larry & April Turner, my good friend who lived next door and worked at the BX. Hello to you all!
Saturday 06/24/2006 11:02:10am Name: Dan Lusardi ( LUCY )
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Tucson Arizona Your Entry: Found this site a couple of years ago. It is great to recall all the good times. Started in the 17th then moved across the flight line to the 18th. Requested to stay with the 101's. We do need to find a lot more of the old 17th from 1967 to 1970. Some more names over in Classmates.com. Oxford to London to Moron Spain to NATO in Germany, had a lot of great memories. Great site..
Friday 06/23/2006 11:17:44pm Name: Robb Thompson
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Forney, Texas Your Entry: I was stationed at UH from 88 to 90 as LE/K9. I look back and it was one the best times of my life. I just wish I knew then how much fun I was having.
Wednesday 06/21/2006 11:05:13pm Name: Aaron Thompson
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Culver, IN USA Guestbook Entry: SPENT SEVERAL GREAT YEARS (MARCH '88 TO FEB '91) ON "C" FLIGHT SECURITY....ANYONE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME
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Wednesday 06/21/2006 1:17:21am Name: Mark Pirisky
E-Mail: [email protected] City/ Country: Bend, OR Guestbook Entry: What a great drive down memory road. I was stationed at Heyford from 1987-1992. I worked in the 20th EMS "sheet metal" shop. My boss was MSgt Howell aka "papa smurf" Anyone remember? And where the heck is Ssgt. Bliefnick??Please feel free to contact me!
Monday 06/19/2006 12:37:03am Name: Sgt Ortiz E-Mail: City/Country: Juncos, Puerto Rico Guestbook Entry: The powers and regulations that were at the time (and still are) in place, kicked me out of the Air Force, although I was an outstanding airman, just because of my orientation! But I still have great memories of RAFUH. I served there at the 20th Component Repair Sq. from 1984 to 1987. Am still in touch with some of the friends a met there for life. I remember those late nights at the NCO club and afterwards those hugh supersarge burgers they served there. Thanks UH for the fond memories.
Saturday 06/17/2006 2:48:18am Name: ann de-w0rringham
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: england Guestbook Entry: BIG T / HOWARD JAY OWENS 1980/1981 WAS IN ACCOUNTS,DOES ANYBODY KNOW HIS WHERE ABOUTS? WOUL LOVE TO HOOK UP AND CHAT ABOUT GOOD OLD TMES ANN
Monday 06/12/2006 6:48:44pm Name: Jeff Smith
E-Mail : [email protected] City/Country: Noblesville, IN, USA Guestbook Entry: Stationed RAF Upper Heyford 1984-86, ATC
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Sunday 06/11/2006 3:36:15pm Name: Jeff Putnam
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Shreveport, LA USA Guestbook Entry: Ahh, the fond memories of being stationed at "Upper Hemorrhoids". I recall spending an extensive amount of time out on the North End of the runway in a cammy-covered DP during a NATO TAC Eval... after being in alarm black for more than three hours, I decided to heat up some Campbells Soup on my sterno stove. Had my masked pulled back and about ready to eat my soup when out of the corner of my eye I spotted some rather shiny boots. Looking out from my cammy netting, there stood a NATO IG Team Member. The inspector asked me a few questions about my position, ROEs, entry requirements, etc.... once he was satisified I knew my stuff, he told me to put the stove out and put my mask back on... he never reported me! Just one of my many fond memories of Upper Heyford.
Glad to see the home page! Thanks for giving us a method to reach out and touch one another.
Cheers,
Jeff Putnam
Saturday 06/10/2006 2:27:02pm Name: Tom Atkinson
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Niagara Falls,NY,USA Guestbook Entry: surely someone is still out there from 1956-1964.1stAFDS,11th MMS.Drop me a line.
Saturday 06/10/2006 1:39:43pm Name: John & Mandy Blessing
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire Guestbook Entry: Just to let you know John was stationed at Upper Heyford 84 -86
Saturday 06/10/2006 1:03:52pm
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Name: John & Mandy Blessing
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Chipping Norton, Oxforrdshire Guestbook Entry: we have just returned to the uk. would love to hear from anyone that new us when......
Saturday 06/10/2006 0:17:09am Name: sheila cheek
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: williamston SC 29697 Guestbook Entry: Hey every one!! boy I sure miss UHHS!!!! Any one know where Gloria Martin is??????
Friday 06/09/2006 4:23:22pm Name: Brian Morse
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Gales Ferry, CT Guestbook Entry: I was at UH between Dec '86-Dec '90 and was a member of the 7320th, 620 SPS, Security side of the house, A Flt, E FLT and B Flt. Any one know where Tom Garrand is? Last I knew he was at Lakenheath but more then likely he's retired by now.
Thursday 06/08/2006 8:57:46pm Name: Lynne Morse (davenport)
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: gales ferry, connecticut Guestbook Entry: partied at upper heyford from 1976-? who knows but had a bloody great time!!! Anyone who may remember please get in touch! (Wes?, Geno? Al?) Never met an enemy! fun was had by all. Loads of good memories. Was often there with Trish, my cousin. If anyone remembers please get in touch, love to hear from you!
Thursday 06/08/2006 5:47:42pm
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Name: paul tillas
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: newport news va usa Guestbook Entry: central heating installed 007 rules
Wednesday 06/07/2006 10:38:56pm Name: Thomas (Tom) Steed
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Kissimmee, FL (USA) Guestbook Entry: This is a great website. Great job Duane. I was stationed at Upper Heyford from 1983 until 1987. I was in the 20/7320 SPS. The 4 years at Heyford was some of the best days of my Air Force career. I had a lot of good memories and will always remember all the personnel at Heyford. If anyone remembes me please feel free to get in touch with with me. I have run into a few people that I was stationed with at Heyford. Again thanks for all the memories at Heyford. I must have spent hours on this web page once I found it. Tom Steed
Wednesday 06/07/2006 9:18:18pm Name: John Perry
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: USA Guestbook Entry: Worked in the CRS from Aug '89 to Aug '91. Great part of my AF career!!!
Wednesday 06/07/2006 8:32:47pm Name: Mom & Deano
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Crestview, FL Guestbook Entry: We were stationed here on 2 tours. First tour from 83-85. Second tour 91-94.
From there PCS'ed to Lakenheath.
Anyone from The Cowboy Collection around? Or anyone who hung out at Country nigght at Croughton, NCO Club, Or the Warehouse during those years would probably know who we are.
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Please contact. Thanx, Karen & Deano
Monday 06/05/2006 9:48:11pm Name: Donnie L Dill (SSgt)
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Locust Grove Ga USA Guestbook Entry: At UH 68-70 crew chief on 101s and the first RF4,tail # 555.The best RF4 ever.Came home with the 18th to Shaw Field.Sure would like to here from some of you duds .Anyone remember our TDY to Zuy Ger in 69?First time I seen beer,on the flite line.
Monday 06/05/2006 7:45:31pm Name: frank capoccia, SMgt Ret.
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: fitchburg, Ma. Guestbook Entry: My son stumbled on this site. It brought back some good memories. My grandchildren got a kick out of it. Fred Wyatt, if you see this, shoot me a email. I was there from 1976-1979
Wednesday 05/31/2006 5:40:03am Name: DEBBIE KENNY
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: ENGLAND Guestbook Entry: HI EVERYONE, DOES ANYONE REMEMBER MY DAD, MIKE KENNY? HE WORKED IN THE NCO CLUB ON RAF CROUGHTON FROM AROUND 1962 TILL HE PASSED AWAY IN 1994. MYSELF AND MY MUM AND SISTERS HAVE VERY FOND MEMORIES OF CROUGHTON, WE SPENT MANY A WEEKEND VISITING THE BASE AND GOING TO VARIOUS PARTYS AT THE CLUB, ESPECIALLY ON TH 4TH JULY! AFTER MY DAD PASSED AWAY ON 14TH FEBRUARY 1994 THE NCO CLUB CLOSED TO BE REFURBISHED AND REOPEND AS "MIKES BAR" AFTER MY DAD. I WONDER IF IT IS STILL CALLED THIS? wOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM ANYONE WHO REMEMBERS MY DAD HE WAS A FANTASTIC MAN!
DEBBIE KENNY.
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Tuesday 05/30/2006 1:35:33pm Name: Misiewicz
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Central Coast, California Guestbook Entry: RAF Hayford, 20 CES, Fire Dept Family 90-93.
Great site, thanks for the memories!
Friday 05/26/2006 3:48:54pm Name: Tom Rubalcave
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: USA Guestbook Entry: Great Web site. I was there 71-74. Certainly a place to remember. The place, the people, the planes, how can anyone forget.
Thursday 05/25/2006 6:14:14pm Name: steve
E-Mail: stephen.stockford@ntl world.com City/Country: UK Guestbook En try: i,ve been reading the posts on here for a couple of years now,for me the connection is that i lived in and around Oxford for something like 30 yrs,seeing a lot of the aircraft from Brize Norton,Fairford,Greenham Common and Upper Heyford,mainly in the 50s 60s & 70s,and its been good reading! Nowadays i often go to a Saturday market held at Bovingdon,Hertfordshire (disused WW2 american base)where Clark Gable and Glen miller and Jimmy Stewart and, i believe, Eisenhower were among some of the famous visitors during the war,it still has the main concrete runway in place,thats where the market stalls go!
Wednesday 05/24/2006 7:07:51pm Name: Brice Sabin
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Madison Wisconsin Gues tbook Entry: Does anybody remember Trey Hahn from the Sky King football team 1989-1990?if so
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can you help me reach him?any other Sky King members from the same time?
Tuesday 05/23/2006 11:54:55pm Name: Mark Gongaware
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Yuma Az USA Guestbook Entry: My dad was stationed at Upper Heyford from 1972 to 1975 he was with the 20th AMS support. I spent the best years of my childhood walking around that base and exploring Lower Heford. Many a Saturday was spent at the bowling alley and the gym. The pictures of the old elementary school bring back fond memories, of walking down that long sidewalk from base housing past the football field in the fog. I can still remember all the hustle and bustle of being on alert. We lived on Portal drive, I swear I can still visualize the roads right up to the house. I was fortunate enough to be in the Boy Scout program there, I recall the Monday night meetings at the youth center and the great support from the base in providing us with tents and of course some great leaders. I hope to take my family back one day so they can taste the great fish and chips from the market in Biecster. I look forward to more pictures, unfortunately I do not have any from our time there. Thanks for the memories. Mark Gongaware
Tuesday 05/23/2006 2:04:45pm Name: KAREN SEIGH ( KAZ) E-Mail: City/Country: DALLAS, TEXAS USA Guestbook Entry: YES THOSE WERE DEFINATLEY THE DAYS, I REMEMBER US GIRLS GETTING READY TO GO TO THE CLUB ON FRIDAY NIGHT, HEADING OUT IN THE TAXI TO LITLE AMERICA, WE HAD SOME GREAT TIMES AT THE NCO CLUB, THE DORM PARTY'S WERE THE BEST, THERE ARE ALOT OF PEOPLE THAT SELLENA AND MYSELF USED TO HANG OUT WITH, IF YOU REMEMBER, DROP US A LINE, PAYNE WALKER(SEL'S FIRST LOVE)BUT NOT ANY MORE, SHE MARRIED RON ASHEN FROM DORM #590 WHERE ALL THE CUTIES WERE!!!!!SHANNON BANKS, MICHAEL DAVIS(HEART BREAKER), VIDALL JOHNSON,JASON WHITMAN,JOE PHILLIPS,ISAIAH(IKE)KEVIN MASON,AL(KEVINS ROOM MATE),DEB PERRY, I AM LIVING IN TEXAS NOW, I MET A GREAT GUY(TYRONE)AND WE HAVE BEEN TOGETHER FOR 14 YEARS WE HAVE THREE BEAUTIFUL CHILDREN AND LIFE IS GREAT, I AM SERVING IN THE LEGAL FIELD FOR THE DOD,AND LOVING EVERY MINUTE OF IT, MAYBE I COULD GET STATIONED BACK IN ENGLAND FOR A TOUR.HEYFORD TAUGHT US ALOT AND THE MEMORIES WILL LIVE WITH ME FOREVER, I THANK DAVE(AUGIE) MOST OF ALL FOR TEACHING ME TO GROW, HE WAS STATIONED THERE FROM 86-89 HE WAS IN YELLOW SECTION AS A CREW
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CHEIF, WE PARTIED WITH JIM HILL,CHARLOTTE,TIM MCCUCHEON, MARK HAYS AND ELLEN,SKI,BILL, MARK FUENTES, MIKE McCARTHY, JEFF BOWERS, JOHN WILLIAMSON, IF YOU CAN REMEMBER ME PLEASE GET IN TOUCH. CHEERS!
Monday 05/22/2006 7:57:52pm Name: Randy Gibbs
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Montrose, Michigan U.S.A. Guestbook Entry: Would the following people, or anyone having their current E-Mail address please get in touch with me direct at the above E-Mail address in regards to the upcoming 20th SPS/TFW reunion at Denver Colorado in 2007: Alan Bogart, Duane Day, Shane Gaster, John Koshar, Tom Lombard, Jim Mantay, Jim McNeill, Brian Moody, Louis Patterson, Scott Ptak, Gary Rotramel and Rick Rexroade. Thank you in advance for your help. Randy Gibbs
Sunday 05/21/2006 12:37:44am Name: Gary McCutchen
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Rock Hill, SC Guestbook Entry: Stationed at Heyford from 84 to 87, 520 AMU. Had some of the happiest times of my life. Does anyone have any info on Sandy & Sylvie or Derrick & Eve. The Three Horseshoes was home away from home. Sure miss going in and having a pint with Dixie. Anyone that has any info on guys or gals from then and there, please help put us in touch. GREAT web site, thanks to you I found my old room mate and a couple of others that I had completely lost. Looking for Ed Hunter, Sean Houlihan, Marty Mallory and many others.
Saturday 05/20/2006 4:54:15pm Name: pete heath
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: england Guestbook Entry: i was a member of the british army stationed bicester oxford i am trying to find master sargent dave holmes who was at uh in 1983/4 if any one can help i will be very gratful thanks pete and mary
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Saturday 05/20/2006 3:59:41am Name: Glen Martin
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Edmonton Guestbook Entry: I was at UH from 1985-1988 and assigned to the 77th as a B-shopper. Those were great years working hard out on the flightline and partying at the 3shoes and bowling alley.
Friday 05/19/2006 4:20:57pm Name: Jackie
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Va. Formally England Guestbook Entry: A sign we're getting old...got the dates screwed up:-) (Early to mid 70's.) in reference to 1st post. Married to Mike Taylor,he was at Heyford, in the electric shop from... I think '71 thru 74, came back in '76 we stayed till '84. transferred to Langley Va. Been here ever since. Still go home whenever I can. We talk about retiring there one day.
Friday 05/19/2006 3:48:24pm Name: Jackie
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country : VA .formerly England Guestbook Entry: OK where are the gang? Poodle..Beaky...Westy and the rest who we had so much fun with back in the late 70's early 80's. Would love to locate you all and catch up. Also Tom Rublecave, Jack Bracey.
Tuesday 05/16/2006 0:33:14am Name: Will Mulhall
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Madison Wisconsin USA Guestbook Entry: 20TH AMS SQUADTON.1974-1976...lEFT ON THE BI-CENTENNIAL YEAR...WHAT BEAUTIFUL FLIGHT HOME SEEING ALL THE SAILINGSHIPS IN NEW YORK
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HARBOR...I AM IN THE PICS - BARRACK RATS FROM CHISMAR..i SEE GARY KAROLAK AND RICHARD DENT AND CHRISTOPER REZEPKA + OTHERS WHAT A RIOT.THANKS FOR THE SITE. LOVED THE BEER IN THE TV ROOM IT WAS IN A SODA MACHINE. INSTEAD OF PEPSI OUT CAME SCHLITZ...
Tuesday 05/16/2006 0:31:49am Name: Will Mulhall
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Madison Wisconsin USA Guestbook Entry: 20TH AMS SQUADTON.1974-1976...lEFT ON THE BI-CENTENNIAL YEAR...WHAT BEAUTIFUL FLIGHT HOME SEEING ALL THE SAILINGSHIPS IN NEW YORK HARBOR...I AM IN THE PICS - BARRACK RATS FROM CHISMAR..i SEE GARY KAROLAK AND RICHARD DENT AND CHRISTOPER REZEPKA + OTHERS WHAT A RIOT.THANKS FOR THE SITE. LOVED THE BEER IN THE TV ROOM IT WAS IN A SODA MACHINE. INSTEAD OF PEPSI OUT CAME SCHLITZ...
Sunday 05/14/2006 11:21:31pm Name: http://www.minishop.com/
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Fullerton, California, USA Guestbook Entry: Thanks.
Saturday 05/13/2006 7:46:41am Name: Patric L Powell Sr
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Grand Prairie TEXAS USA Guestbook Entry: I am looking for a Patch for 66th TRW and the 18Th TRS from 1968-1970 any one know where i can find some. thanks
Thursday 05/11/2006 8:33:36pm Name: Patric L Powell
E-Mail: [email protected]
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City/Country: Grand Prairie TX USA Guestbook Entry: 1 was stationed there from 1968 to 1970 18 TRS move them to Sumter S C
Sunday 05/07/2006 3:09:36pm Name: tom woodward
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: altus oklahoma Guestbook Entry: hi all i was there in 90 to 92 hope you all are well
Saturday 05/06/2006 5:46:47pm Name: Imaris Morales E-Mail: City/Country: Kissimmee, Florida USA Guestbook Entry: Wonderful site! My family and I were stationed at RAF Croughton. We were there the final days of RAF Upper Heyford. The commissary and the 75% discounts; the free gas at the pumps; buying furniture from officers' billeting, and moving into base housing in Bicester. We were able to create a home away from home with our fellow Air Force families. It was a wonderful time in our lives and we remember it fondly. Thanks for the memories!
Tuesday 05/02/2006 1:44:36pm Name: Jim Stewart
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Mountain Top, PA Guestbook Entry: I was an A1C assigned to Materiel section of Accounting and Finance from 1980-82. I would love to hear from anyone assigned to A&F during that period. UH was the best assignment of my 22 years in the AF. I retired in 2001 as a Major and now I teach at King's College in Wilkes-Barre PA. Great web site.
Sunday 04/30/2006 1:51:02am
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Name: Steven Hummel
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Pottstown,Pa Guestbook Entry: I found this site by accident and surfed it for almost 2hrs. It brought back many memories good and bad. It was ashamed to see picture of what it looked like after it closed. Most of all I really enjoyed the trip down memory lane. Thank You A former 7320th Airman
Friday 04/28/2006 9:08:27pm Name: dr ron jones
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Coun try: nevada, missouri USA Guestbook Entry: I was the base pediatrician at Heyford from 1974-1977. What a great tour, and what a great group of people!
Wednesday 04/26/2006 7:31:17pm Name: Charles G. Griffing (S/Sgt)
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Jasper, TX / USA Guestbook Entry: Shades of the past. I remember the 77th Fighter Bomber Squadron, Wethersfield, England, 1952 to 1959. Those were the days of the F84G's and F's. Those were the days!!!
Friday 04/21/2006 1:35:56pm Name: danny holton
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: powderly, tx Guestbook Entry: served from jan 1978 to jan 1980
Thursday 04/20/2006 3:29:13pm
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Na me: Shelly Clark
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Sacramento/CA Guestbook Entry: I was there in 81 from Jan to May with My dad Mel Clark. He was a supervisor on TDY for repair of the planes. We lived in Banbury in an apartment directly above an antique store. I remember I was there walking to school in the snow when I heard the news that President Regan was shot. The trip was quite an experience for me, never had been out of California, then to live out of the county. I want to go back someday! I was too young to really appreciate it/ Would like to hear from you! All the kids asked me at school was "do you surf?" My school was actually a former prison camp and we had gym class in the big "bubble"
Thursday 04/20/2006 10:41:15am Name: Rudy (Bud) Hall
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Olathe, KS Guestbook Entry: I was at Heyford from 82 to 84. It is still one of the best memories that I have. This website is fantastic, it brings back a lot of memories. Country nights at the NCO club, and time spent with my friends the Roush's. I have been trying to find Tom Roush forever. If anyone knows him, please e-mail me.
Thursday 04/20/2006 10:09:28am Name: emma-jane
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: england Guestbook Entry: trying to locate Jon Perry served Upper Heyford approx1 988/1989
Sunday 04/16/2006 5:14:54pm Name: John E. Howell
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Lenoir City, Tennessee USA Guestbook Entry: I was stationed at Barksdale AFB and a member of the 20th ADS/MMS from 1959 to 1962. I would like to get in touch with anyone that was there during that time.
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Sunday 04/16/2006 11:50:36am Name: Don Rumsey
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Othello, Washington Guestbook Entry: Awesome site!!! It was great reliving a part of my life. Thanks!
Saturday 04/15/2006 2:03:53pm Name: Brett “Jr.” Blevins
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Florence Alabama Guestbook Entry: Time to update my e-mail address. 1991-1994 has got to be some of the best years of my life (what I can remember of it) thanks the Croughton and the warehouse on counrty night. A bunch of us had a reunion in Indiana May 2005 at Steve Shircliffs house. One HELL of a party. We are planning another in 2007. Just like old times but not as much dancing!!!!!Anybody wanting to respond can e- mail me.
Saturday 04/15/2006 2:18:43am Name: emilybaker
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: ada
Thursday 04/13/2006 9:53:24am Name: KEVIN MOORE
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Alexandria, VA Guestbook Entry: I was assigned at Upper Heyford from 1989 - 1994 with Det 9 7000 CONS. I worked with some great people, Chet D'Ascendis, Weldon Corley, Allison Holloway, Frank Treml, George Lewis, Keith Sullivan, Bo Ruffin, Dave Vivian, Les Coffey, Dave Olsen, Linc Hochmuth, Christy Gariner (Ludwig) and many more. We worked hard and played hard. If any of you guys see this give me a shout.
Thursday 04/13/2006 9:11:53am
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Name: Jim Holley
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Fayetteville, West Virginia Guestbook Entry: Worked UH Dec 81 - Dec 83,,, in-shop jet shop/swing shift,,,, looking for anybody that served during that time,,i lived in Deddington and loved it all.....keep in touch
Wednesday 04/12/2006 11:14:48pm Name: Mike Hardy
E-Mai l: [email protected] City/Country: Tucson, AZ Guestbook Entry: Stationed with Det 7, 7200 MES Oct 86 - Nov 89.
Tuesday 04/11/2006 2:41:29pm Name: Richard R. DeMunbrun
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: San Antonio, Texas 78217 Guestbook Entry: Stationed U/H early 1952, with 97th Air Refueling Squadron.
Tuesday 04/11/2006 4:58:24am Name: Peter Brantingham
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Phoenix/USA Guestbook Entry: Served 77-79. Looking for Sgt John Keck and Tsgt Jenkins from the 20th SPS.
Monday 04/10/2006 8:45:27pm Name: Tom Moore
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Joplin,Missouri Guestbook Entry: I was in the Hospital Squadron (medical lab) from July 1973 to July 1976. I was married(and still am) and lived off base in Somerton, then Tadmarton, then Northend
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north of Banbury on the way to Warwick. We had a daughter born in Oxford. I have so many great memories of my tour over there. I haven't been back, but check this website regularly to see if anyone I knew back then might have posted. I remember Pat Clemens, Greg Fox, Dudley Harrington, MSgt McGuire, Ratso, Sgt. Baker, CMSgt. Winship, Col. Story, Major Frank Perry, and so many others. Our favorite local was the Lampet Arms in Tadmarton, also the Three Horseshoes and Fox and Hounds at Ardley. Those were the days!
Monday 04/10/2006 7:21:23pm Name: Rob Boothe
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Pensacola Florida Guestbook Entry: I was assigned to Heyford 87 thru closing. Worked Sheetmetal, and the ABDR School. Old frineds give me a shout. I'm retired and living in Florida, and loving it.
Sunday 04/09/2006 2:22:31pm Name: JACKIE
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: UK Gue stbook Entry: Looking for Ray, Left heyford in 1981 Jul-Aug? went to NY Memories are fancy dress party at the JR in Oxford, the air show on the 4th Jul 81 where you broke your camera so got no photos. Your son would like to get to know you. I know its asking alot. IF you see this please email me for his info as I've tried not to get his hopes up.
Sunday 04/09/2006 0:11:22am Name: Michael Cook
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Tucson, Arizona Guestb ook Entry: Having fun looking at this site. Was a member of SPS, SPOS-A from 78 - 86. Great times!
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Wednesday 04/05/2006 11:42:35pm Name: Steven Jernigan (SGT.)
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Springfield,Ohio USA Guestbook Entry: I was there from June 74 to May 76. 20 M.M.S.
Wednesday 04/05/2006 4:50:12am Name: Katherine Bourgerie
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Santa Rosa, CA/USA Guestbook Entry: I just discovered this site or I would have shared sooner the death of my father CMSGT Terry Robert Bourgerie whose tour of duty at Upper Heyford extended from 1974-1977 initially as an Air Traffic Controller and then later in his tour as a First Sergeant.
Tuesday 04/04/2006 12:14:28am Name: Jim Bauer E-Mail: City/Country: RAF Croughton, UK Guestbook Entry: Amazing
Tuesday 04/04/2006 5:10:41am Name: bob sheckells
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: baltimore Guestbook Entry:
Monday 04/03/2006 8:00:01pm Name: Timothy Earls
E-Mail: [email protected]
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City/Country: Los Angeles, US Guestbook Entry: Hello, My father, SSgt Jimmie A. Earls was stationed at RAF Upper Heyford in the late fifties/early sixties (I don't have his sqn info at hand). He had many fond memories of his time there and those with which he served. Sadly, my dad passed away 18 months ago. I'd love to hear from anyone who remembers him. Cheers. Tim
Sunday 04/02/2006 11:00:36am Name: Curtis Haack
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Gardnerville, NV. Guestbook Entry: This is my second entry, 1st one was 1 Jan 2003.
Since then I recently got in contact w/ one of my good friends who was w/ me at the CAT team at Croughton, after almost 24 years he was quite surprised to hear from me to say the least. This was just last Feb.
I was stationed @ RAF Croughton as a member of the 2168 CS Centralized Antenna Team (CAT) 1981-1983. I have some old photos I'll submit later. www.nmandt.com
If there is any of the old crew out there still shoot me an email, I'm still climbing towers.
Sunday 04/02/2006 9:03:58am Name: Dean K. Upton
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Long Beach, Indiana Guestbook Entry: I was stationed at UH from Jan 57 until July 58, when I was transfered to South Ruislip. I was in Hq Sq 3918th ABG.
Thursday 03/30/2006 9:49:57pm Name: Bob Cleaveland
E-Mail: [email protected]
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City/Country: Kingsburg, Ca. Guestbook Entry: Was at Heyford Mar 76 to Mar 78. Assigned to "C" Flight Security. MSgt Edwin Woody was the Flight Chief, Capt Mike Arnold was the Shift Commander(As a riffed C-5 pilot he wasn't to fond of being a cop). I can remember the first day getting of the bus and hearing ny name being yelled out. With out thinking I yelled back over here and when I turned around and I was face to face with a Bird Colonel, who I later learned was Col Tom Foley the Base Commander. It seems my sponsor was on leave and the SPS orderly room had forgotten to send over someone to meet me. Col. Foley grabbed my bags, threw them in his staff car and proceeded to give the VIP tour of Heyford and then delivered me to Bldg#446(SPS barracks). I later learned that Col Foley had been my dad's commander when he was in the service (He was also a SP). I can remember playing tag with the ART pickups in the WSA when it was foggy, working the VA/WSA Safe Nest Towers, good old Security 9 (Chow Bus, the old 67 piece of junk, before the new one), working the ECP at the WSA as an alarm monitor. Some of the old guys were Gary Ficken, Karl Preuss, Jim Mantay, Ricky Secondo, Bubba Hope (crazy @#%$! dog handler), Lyle Smith, Ma Fetner (man he loved those scooter pies in the box nasties), Jim Shy, Mac Owens, Jim Turnage, Jim Huber, Jim Porter (Flight Clerk), Ray Musselman, Lennie Martin, Alan Bogart, Frank Patrician, Bob Brown, Andy Goldstein, Ron Kircher (worked in the Armory), Ray Lempa, T.C. Millsaps, Amn. Oneishia( before they kicked him out for shooting the clearing barrel), Duane Parks, Cloudy Fairweather, Joe Flanino, Mert Laney, and so many more that my poor brain can't remember. Duane, I can not believe how much I have thought of those days, almost 30 years ago, and how much they meant to me, the days and friends of my youth. Thank You so much.
Thursday 03/30/2006 9:04:58pm Name: John S. Parisi (Sr.)
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Colorado Springs, CO/USA Guestbook Entry: Looking for Tsgt Johnny R. Tucker, Trans Sq Jul,Aug time frame 1966. Baby daughter, named "Bonnie". I was stationed at RAF Alconbury then. Tucker and I were stationed at Dover AFB, De. 1964 to 1966 in Transportation Sq. Can't remember his wife's name. They lived in base housing at UH back then. I was A2C back then. Admin 702XX. Retired TSgt April 1985.
Thursday 03/30/2006 1:53:39pm Name: Robert Glass
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Carson City, Nevada Guestbook Entry: I found your website and it is wonderful. It brings back memories. I was a SSgt on "D" Flight Security from 6/77 to 6/80. Hello to all 20th SPS folks!
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Wednesday 03/29/2006 3:57:20pm Name: Craig Olson
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Calabasas, Ca Guestbook Entry: Just revisiting the site and wanted to update my information. I am looking forward to the reunion. Haven't been back there since I left in 91. Hope to see some old friends at the reunion. Thanks for the site and for organizing the reunion. See you all then
Wednesday 03/29/2006 6:20:33am Name: Paul Smith
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Chichester UK Guestbook Entry: I'm glad you guys are so proud of your old base and have such a detailed and interesting web site. I'm working my way through it. To us Brits, there was something fascinating about the F-111: I think the noise was pretty unique, and back in the bad (and pretty frightening) old days of the Cold War, there was something reasuring about the knowledge that we were being protected.
My only personal experience of UH was one Sunday night back in the mid-80's. My girlfriend (now wife) and I were stuck in heavy traffic north of Oxford and diverted through the back roads and through The Heyfords. It was around 7 pm and we saw an attractive pub (the name escapes me) and stopped for a drink. The walls were covered in pictures of US airplanes and it was clearly a placed used by airmen. The place started to fill up with guys, and to a man, everyone greeted us and we even ended up talking to some of them. You wouldn't usually get that from English locals!
I still drive past the old place when the M40 is blocked; it's a bit sad nowdays.
You were (and still are) a credit to your nation and clear evidence of the 'Special Relationship'.
Best wishes,
Paul
Tuesday 03/28/2006 0:01:55am Name: Holly J. Pritchett-Adams
E-Mail: [email protected]
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City/Country : Yuma, AZ, USA Guestbook Entry: Hello, I worked in the 20th Hospital Ward along with Major Wade, Lt. Lefabre, and other of my buddies. I'm looking also, for TSgt. Templeton. Gosh, those were great days.
Monday 03/27/2006 0:57:49am Name: James (Jim) McCormick
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Eugene, Oregon Guestbook Entry: UH 3/87 to 3/89 in the EMS machine shop. My experiance at UH was truly the best time of my life. I suppose college boys say the same thing about those wet-behind- the-ears days, but I just fell in love with England. I worked with some great guys, they had to be - to keep from sneaking into my room and choking me! Sorry Norm, Eloy, Kenny, Mikey! Not sorry Dennis, David. Gary Jefferson, if you read this PLEASE give me a call. I had your baby and named it after you! I remember long nights getting Schlitz out of the beer machine at $0.25 each and playing spades all night long. Getting a room accross from the NCO club. What a mistake they made putting me there! I had a couple of great suite-mates there. Hey Jose Rodrigues and Kevin "Boner" Morrow! Remeber that crazy video with Boner eating the marshmallow? Thanks for always flying and buying the pizza Kevin. You always had the guts to go up and talk to the cutest girls in The King's Arms in Oxford, but never the guts to answer their follow up questions. It has been mentioned here before, but man, I would love to get my lips around just one more Kebab from the little trailer with the sauce so hot it would melt concrete. I posted on here in the late '90s I think, so I thought that I would post again.
Sunday 03/26/2006 6:27:53pm Name: Alan Maraist
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Co untry: Ft. Worth, TX Guestbook Entry: I was at UH Jan. 83 to Jan.87 I was in the 20th EMS Sheet Metal shop. I would like to hear from anyone that was in the shop at that time.
Alan
Sunday 03/26/2006 5:43:00pm Name: Bob Armstrong
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E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: phoenix,az,usa Guestbook Entry:
Thursday 03/23/2006 3:29:55pm Name: Bernard F. Keller
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Count ry: Scott, LA. USA Guestbook Entry: Jet engine Mechanic. 1972-1976
Thursday 03/23/2006 9:38:35am Name: Brad Stander
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Albuquerque, NM / USA Guestbook Entry : 20th Supply Squadron Fuels Branch 1975-1977
Wednesday 03/22/2006 1:33:39pm Name: Sean Edwards
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: upwood (Huntingdonshire) England Guestbook Entry: Great website, Trying to contact John Geruntino, 20th SPS, Law Enforcement "D" Flight, Nov 1986 - Feb 1991 to tell him is mural at RAF UH Room at RAF Upwood's NCO Leadership School is still looking good after ten years of the RAF Base closure. Thanks Sean...... (www.rafupwood.co.uk)
Wednesday 03/22/2006 11:50:51am Name: Brice Sabin
E-Mail: [email protected]
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City/Country: Madison ,Wi Guestbook Entry: Does anyone know how to get in touch with Pete Phillips,who was in Security around 1989-1992.Please let me know.Thanks.
Brice Sabin
Tuesday 03/21/2006 8:37:11pm Name: DONALD BENTON
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: KANSAS Guestbook Entry: SPENT 9 DAYS AT UPPER HEYFORD IN 1959. WAS CREW CHIEF ON A KC97G . CAME FOR A CREW CHANGE. LOST AN ENGINE & WHAT A TIME WE HAD GETTING IT CHANGED.. THE COUNTRY THERE WAS BEAUTIFUL.. GOT TO OXFORD .. EXCITING
Tuesday 03/21/2006 2:09:55am Name: Denise F. Slocum
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Warner Robins Georgia Guestbook Entry: looking for anyone who was at upper heyford,from 1986 to 1991.My ex husband was master sgt. Earl T. Slocum Jr. Air Traffic Controller, and we lived on 42 browning.I also worked for the BX. Baskin Robins,2 sons terrance& kevin slocum.Earl retried in 2000 from Langley in VA.
Monday 03/20/2006 6:30:00pm Name: steve mariorenzi
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: cranstonRI usa Guestbook Entry: I was stationed at heyford 1978to1980 worked on the flt line envr shop worked with roland beyonce the stephensons doug godfrey wanda clear we had alot of fun i lived in Banbury my room mate in the barricks was john hughes if anybody has heard from any of the people mentioned drop ,e mail to me
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Monday 03/20/2006 6:12:29pm Name: Steve Valencia
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Pismo Beach U.S.A Guestbook Entry: This site brings bach a lot of memories!
Wednesday 03/15/2006 7:16:27am Name: Ken Main
E-Mail: [email protected] [email protected] City/Country: Norwich, CT USA Guestbook Entry: Stationed at UH from Nov 76 to Nov 78. 20 SPS "A" flt.
An attta boy and a Tango Yankee to Duane and all the contibuters to this sight. It brings back memories.
I don't have a lot of pictures from then so it is nice to see. Being young and having a bad case of tunnel vision as I call it I did not appreciate my time at UH. I did make some good friends while I was there and as I look back at it I did have some good times.
My first ORI there I spent 22 hours on a close boundry post with a radio that did not work improper clothing for a British spring and once we got off post we had to be back in 5 hours just to do it all over again. I look back at it and laugh now.
Anyone from that era or the 20 sps feel free to contact me.
God bless.
Sunday 03/12/2006 7:49:27am Name: Anthony E. Dash
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Wilmington/USA Guestbook Entry: Member of 66th Tactical Hospital (1969-1973
Sunday 03/12/2006 4:28:09am Name: Paula Eugene Silva
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E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Ansonia Connecticut Guestbook Entry: services squadron from 1987 to 91 heyford, previous mildenhall. Back in the US first of april 2006 contact if you remember me. Used to work at the club as chef.
Sunday 03/12/2006 1:09:38am Name: Christina Frappier
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Seattle/ USA Guestbook Entry: Was a b-shopper in the 55th 90-92 If I remember correctly
Saturday 03/11/2006 7:23:11pm Name: Brice Sabin
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Madison Wisconsin Guestbook Entry: Any 811x0's out there from 1989-1991-give me a shout.Awsome site eh!!
Saturday 03/11/2006 12:13:26am Name: Daniel Farris
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Colorado Springs Guestbook Entry: I was at RAF Upper Heyford from 1987 until 1989. I was with the 2168th Communications Squadron.
Wednesday 03/08/2006 7:16:20pm Name: SMSgt Michael B Satterfield
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Fairfield, CA Guestbook Entry: Assigned Jan 1980-Jan 1983, Wing Intelligence. USAFE Outstanding Unit
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Intelligence Senior NCO for 1981
Tuesday 03/07/2006 6:53:09pm Name: Jon Burris
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Dallas, Tx USA Guestbook Entry: Worked in Phase for two years and the 27th as a crew cheif for 2 years. 1988-1992 Also played locally in a rock band
Monday 03/06/2006 9:02:18pm Name: scott ostrander
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: citrus heights california Usa Guestbook Entry: just wanted to say hi there from may 87-dec91 inshop weapons mantainance
Sunday 03/05/2006 9:48:50pm Name: Don Nelson
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Tucson, Arizona USA Guestbook Entry: I Reflexed at Upper Heyford in 1959-1960. I was a crew chief on B-47s stationed at Lincoln AFB, Nebraska. I met my wife in Bicester. I can remember many nights at Henrys Pub and visits to the fish shop in Bicester. Is there anyone out there who was there during that time frame? There are too many entries to go through them all.
Saturday 03/04/2006 2:03:54pm Name: Susan (Espinoza) Fick
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: O Fallon Illinois Guestbook Entry: I was stationed at Upper Heyford from 1985 to 1988 in the 20th Supply Squadron. Worked in Micap, DP, and Gray section.
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Saturday 03/04/2006 5:55:01am Name: John Lloyd
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Banbury, Oxfordshire Guestbook Entry: I was one of the " fools " that used to stand by the fence and take photographs of the aircraft and listen to them on an airband radio ! I was also a member of the Upper Heyford Aviation Society, who were fortunate enough to hold their meetings on base and to be " allowed " to receive visiting aircraft and aircrew for our meetings each month. I have many photos of the aircraft if anyone is interested in a particular one. I was also fascinated by the nose art and mission marks and would be interested to hear from anyone that has photos of these. The base in still missed by all of us enthusiasts in the local area and by the local population. I would be interested to hear from any aircrew ( or anyone else ! ), if they fancy a " chat " about old times.
John ( Oxfordshire Fire & Rescue Service )
Tuesday 02/28/2006 6:28:55pm Name : Jim Mcallister
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: jonesborough, tn. usa Guestbook Entry: hello out there. I was an air traffic controller 1981-1985. one of the best assignments of my career. Met some really great people. I would hate to miss anyone but some names i remember: jackie post, brian deamer, jamie(forgot last name) but she used to kick my butt in racquetball, sylvia esquada, schwartze, varner, hazelwood, jt smith, jamison(great parties) conroy. paxton. stan/nadene norwood. im sure i forgot many names.would love to hear from anyone from the rapcon. thanks
Tuesday 02/28/2006 2:02:35pm Name: Bob Fingers
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Countr y: Mesa, Az. USA Guestbook Entry: My outfit, the 4thAFDS, arrived in England June l951. We were originally assigned to Lakenheath AFB and then transferred to Brize Norton when the base was ready. I returned to the states in July 1954. One of the officers in your picture on the website is Warren W. Wendt, our adjutant in Brize Norton. Does any body know the names of the rest of the guys in the picture. Feel free to contact me at [email protected].
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Saturday 02/25/2006 11:31:43pm Name: Bryan Stewart, Tsgt (RET)
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Las Vegas, Nv USA Guestbook Entry:
Saturday 02/25/2006 2:40:33pm Name: brenda dennison-youngers (patterson)
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Haysville, Kansas Guestbook Entry: For last entry...Sorry, got the dates wrong...too many bases. I served from Oct. 1984 to Jan. 1986. Wow, too much moving.
Saturday 02/25/2006 2:04:38pm Name: brenda dennison-youngers (patterson)
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Haysville, Kansas Guestbook Entry: I was stationed at UH Oct. 1986 to Jan. 1988. Short time, but best base I was at in my Air Force career. 20TFW Headquarters. Worked with Col. Thompson; Col. Neff; SSgt. David Sowers; Capt. Cindy Grindell-Sowers; Capt. David Varner; Capt. Rick Welch and his future wife Tracy who was the nurse that helped me have my son Michael(now an evanglist); and others I don't remember ranks..Becky Ritchie; Marquarite Napier; Jerry Molina; Chuck (Metz)? ;and my favorite friend- Marilyn Bussell; my old roomate Joan Berhernd; and the two people who mean alot to me; Doug and Linda Angle. We all worked at the 20TFW Headquarters and were like family. I married one of the best WSO's; Captain (at that time, now retired Col.) James Patterson. We moved to RAF Lakenheath in 1988. We now live 3 minutes apart near Wichita, Kansas and raised both our boys(mike; 20 an evangelist); (anthony now 18..headed for ROTC Air Force, wants to negoitiate between countries during war and peacetime)both in college despite our divorce. James remarried right away while I spent 13yrs before finding the true love of my life and becoming an instant Grandma. I loved RAF UH and adore coming to this site. My new husband and I will be having a honeymoon in England in 2007 and I know I will cry when I go to the now closed base. I promise to take pictures. Would love to find some of the people I mentioned or even hear from some of the people who might remember that redhead who was a Sgt. in Operations Intelligence
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at Headquarters and at the time was a very busy pregnant (still single) mom to be and then mom. My office supplied me with not just the items to help have my baby; but the support I didn't receive from my family. I'll never forget that kindness and I even still have their cards. What great young men I have as children now! As you can see, UH didn't only mean 15-17hr. days in Chem gear stuck in the mi ssion command vaults until getting blown up and moving over to the "alert" building hoping someone would "kill you off" accidently, (but they couldn't because of my level 4 top secret) Ugh!!!; watching the F-111's take off after briefing the flyers (my ear s still hurt); the enlisted and O clubs and the girls who waited outside of them and the first McDonalds that came to the village I lived in...Banbury. LOVED IT. RAF Upper Heyford was a place that bonded so many people together..it was for the shortest time..my favorite home I've ever been at. I miss it and England; a gorgeous country. Thanks Duane for this site, I come back every once in awhile and see what's happening. It truely means alot and it makes me remember!!! thanks. brenda dennison-youngers
Friday 02/24/2006 10:12:54pm Name: Brice Sabin
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Madison Wisconsin Guestbook Entry: Chris Fowler,I just tried to e-mail you and the system says your address does not exist,so just try me at [email protected] or [email protected] My computer was down for quite awhile.
Brice Sabin
Friday 02/24/2006 10:27:27am Name: Chris Fowler
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Athol, MA Guestbook Entry: A shout out to all that were at Heyford from 1988-90 (especially all who lived or partied at 440). Looking to hear from anyone who remembers the busride to RAF Molesworth for M-60 Qual. when no one on the bus was above the rank of Sgt. That never happened again!!! We got lost several times and also took a detour into a major British city so someone could check on his girl. Also, Brice Sabin, please email me as I have tried on numerous occasions to contact you by email but to no evail. I always get an undelivered message. Until next time---great site. Adios
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Thursday 02/23/2006 10:44:30pm Name: Larry Morris
E-Mail: [email protected] or [email protected] City/Country: Sulphur Springs, TX Guestbook Entry: Hello
My wife and I were stationed at UH from Jul 72-Nov 75. I was in 20MMS/Wpn Release and 20TFW Quality Control.
We have a lot of fond memories of Heyford. The Bapt church at Lower Heyford and the fact that our daughter was born in Oxford at John Radcliffe Hosp. Would love to hear from others that were stationed with us.
Wednesday 02/22/2006 10:22:53pm Name: Kirk Roberts
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: N RIchland Hills, Texas Guestbook Entry: My father was M/Sgt Hal Roberts with the 20th AMS. He was assigned to UH from 70 to 76. Thanks for the memories
Wednesday 02/22/2006 3:38:22pm Name: K.A.Lehnsdal (Radiomonitor)
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Valencia (Spain) Guestbook Entry: 06.02.22-2217z--Hello, - from your faithful radiomonitor since 1988 regularly qrv on 11175 kHz - vy73 - radiomonitor+
Wednesday 02/22/2006 8:37:12am Name: Spencer Emanuels
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Ocean Springs, MS usa Guestbook Entry: 20th SPS 1982-1985
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Sunday 02/19/2006 8:58:05pm Name: Jerry Minchew
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Soddy Daisy, TN Guestbook Entry: I attended the Baptist Church down in Lower Heyford in 74 and 75. If anyone else was there please contact me at my e-mail address or through my website: www.publishedauthors.net/jerryminchew I have some information about a reunion.
Sunday 02/19/2006 11:39:02am Name: Larry Jimison
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Stillwater Ok. Guestbook Entry: Just to say hello to all. Would to hear from all of "B" Flight from 77 to 80. I haven't seen or heard from to many. Just went to Heyford this past summer. The base still the same, just more desolate. Saw Ernie and Mavis Bishop from Lower Heyford, in case anyone remembers them.
Saturday 02/18/2006 7:19:35pm Name: BOB HARRIS
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: TATUM TEXAS USA Guestbook Entry: I JUST RECEIVED NOTICE OF THE UPCOMING REUNION AND SAW THE NAME
JOHN H. SCHLESING NO E-MAIL ADDRESS
IF YOU KNOW OF AN E-MAIL ADDRESS FOR HIM OR IF HE READS THIS PLEASE CONTACT ME BY E-MAIL. I WORKED WITH SCHLESING ON BASE POLICE UNTIL SOMETHING I TOLD HIM WENT STRAIGHT TO THE SQUADRON COMMANDER AND I WENT BACK TO THE FLIGHTLINE. NO HARD FELLINGS THOUGH, LOTS OF MEMORIES. 1963 TO FEB 65
Friday 02/17/2006 11:29:54pm Name: BOB HARRIS
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E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: TATUM TEXAS, USA Guestbook Entry: WAS WITH THE 3918 COMBAT DEFENCE FORCES (AIR POLICE) FROM APRIL 63 UNTIL FEB 65, THEN SHIPPED TO FAIRCHILD AFB WASHINGTON. I DON'T REMEMBER NAMES BUT COULD BE REMINDED. LET ME HEAR FROM YOU.
Thursday 02/16/2006 11:25:16am Nam e: debbie sawyer
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: uk Guestbook Entry: hi im trying to track down a larry saddler who was stationed at uh 65-67 in the military police,he knew my mother susan hudson,anyone with any details please email me please .thanks
Tuesday 02/14/2006 8:55:02pm Name: Mark Estrada
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Eugene, Oregon Guestbook Entry: It was nice to find this website. I was in the 20th SPS from 78-80 and have some pretty fond memorys. Tracy Scarbrough was one of my best friends. I also have some bad memorys, like being left out at the end of the "27" runway, in a bunker, with just a m-60, a 45 and a flare for 36 hours...{only use the flare in an emergency!} and no radieo during the Iran Hostage {due to the fact that we ran out}. I ended up getting Honorably Discharged after I got into a car wreck with the daughter of some high up guy that worked with British Leyland. We were both hammered But she was driving and She crashed the car into a ditch and i was trying to get the car out of the ditch when the Bobbies arrived, and since i was in the drivers seat, i was the driver, and i was busted!!!!I also was not a model airman, so out i went....I have to admit that i also did not have the best attitude either due to the fact that i signed up to be a jet mechanic and due to the fact that i was 16 years old and homeless { due to beating up a counsler at my foster home} my recruter fed me, clothed me, and as i was getting on the plane at Oakland he told me that the only way i could go in at that time was as an SP, and i could change back to what i wanted to be after i got to Lackland, so not wanting to be homeless anymore i went along with the program, and much to my dismay, when I talked to my DI, He laughed and said i could do that when i re- upped...... boy did i feel screwed. Anyway that had alot to do with my bad additude along with some other incidents, but dont get me wrong, i will still fight to the death for my country, but i got screwed by our Government.....go figure....
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Tuesday 02/14/2006 4:45:32pm Name: Christopher Buckley
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Somerville ,Mass Guestbook Entry: My three brothers and I went to school at Upper Hayford during the years of 74-77.
Tuesday 02/14/2006 2:19:54pm Name: Jim Robinson
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Alabama Guestbook Entry: Nice site. I was never stationed there, but in the 90's I was TDY there to change the Civilian Payroll to an online version. The wife and I stayed at the VOQ. I don't remember the year, but it was so hot during the Air Show that the blokes took off their shirts and got sunburned.
Tuesday 02/14/2006 11:10:49am Name: Rick Palmer
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Mobile, AL USA Guestbook Entry: Croughton, Mar 1971 - Sept 1974. I lived at the Receiver Site and worked in Airways. Loved softball on our team "Receiver Rams", Pool on the table we found and rebuilt and put in the room downstairs, the gatherings we had there, and lots of great friends. Would like to hear from some of them: Greg Porter, Mike Perkins, Doug Juhlin, Pete Viteritti, Russel Sage, Bob Douglas, and any one else who remembers those great days.
Tuesday 02/14/2006 5:08:13am Name: Alfred J W Dowden II
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Las Vegas/USA Guestbook Entry: Hi. I was assigned to 55TFS in 1975 through 1977. Col James and Walbridge were my commanders. I roomed with Johnson in flight safety and Thomy Gandy I ran into at Nellis while I was assigned there. Johnson came through here also. I haven't seen too many of the guys since I left but I did see one of my NCO's during the hostage take-over in Iran. I am retired from the military and also from the Police Dept in Las
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Vegas. I worked as Chief Clerk at UH and continued that until I retired. I was advised of your site from Stella and Eric Rivers, also his football buddy Eddie. I did the photos for his wedding last Sunday. Drop me a line thru email, please. Thank you and I will be donating to the site soon.
Saturday 02/11/2006 5:09:37pm Name: marc cayson
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: cantonment FL Guestbook Entry: If any one knows the where abouts of Brannon carter, John Tillman, Robert Gretzch,Elizabeth (Dawe) jungk, Cris Fuller, or any one else in the fire dept in 1989 - 1992 how about give me a shout. Thanks.
Friday 02/10/2006 12:05:45am Name: GUY EMEKA
E-Mail: MAGA City/Country: NIGERIA Guestbook Entry: GUY I DEY HERE ALREADY OOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Wednesday 02/08/2006 4:51:28pm Name: Douglas A. Erickson (Doug)
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Normal Illinois US Guestbook Entry: Shoot I forgot David Hardin AKA (Tiny). Tiny worked in the 55th as a crew chief as far as I can recall. Anyone knowing where this little fella is I would really like to find him thanks again.
Wednesday 02/08/2006 4:45:02pm Name: Douglas A. Erickson (Doug)
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Normal Illinois US
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Guestbook Entry: First and foremost I would like to thank Duane for this site. I was stationed at Heyford from 1990 until 1993. I worked in the 20 FW/MATD as the Jet Engine instructor also Jet Engine run classes. WOW is all I can say about my assignmnet at the Haystack. I worked with some very fine people George Burgess, Vern Fischer, Tom Trigg,Andy Whitney,Brian Ratigan,Eric Verdon,Kim Bryan,Lisa Raihl,Jean Warner and Tsgt Skalberg. If anyone knows these people or how to contact them I would appreciate you notifying them or myself. I lived in the old Greenham Common housing in Grove Wantage. Met some very nice locals and took a group to Greenham for some Bowling. Also if anyone knows how to contact Sue and Sam Harlan. Sue worked in the phase Docks. Hope to hear from long lost friends. And remember Rest well For Heyfords on Alert.
Wednesday 02/08/2006 3:59:57pm Name: Stephen Baudo
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Arlington, Texas Guestbook Entry: I was in the hardware store today and ran into someone I was stationed with from 1980-1983. We had a good talk about Heyford.
Wednesday 02/08/2006 3:59:21pm Name: Steohen Baudo
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Arlington, Texas Guestbook Entry: I was in the hardware store today and ran into someone I was stationed with from 1980-1983. We had a good talk about Heyford.
Wednesday 02/08/2006 11:11:01am Name: John Sumption
E-Mail: john Dot sumption at comcast Dot net City/Countr y: Centennial, Colorado, USA Guestbook Entry: Base Weather, May 1980 to May 1982. Upper Heyford was my first assignment, and my only overseas tour until November, 1998 (Weather Squadron, Sembach, Germany). I coulda woulda shoulda stayed longer than two years, but I was young and had no sense. The weather station was in the air traffic control tower, one floor below ATC. Right next to the Alert Aircraft area, we had an excellent view of the occasional hapless soul
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getting "jacked up" when he got too close to the fence.
Sunday 02/05/2006 8:48:34am Name: Marvin Miller
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Boise, Idaho Guestbook Entry: Stationed at UH from 1979 thru 1984 in the 20th FMS/EMS Egress shop.UH was my first assignment and coming from a small town in Montana it sure was and eye opener.I remember going to Banbury to the Disco and to Boswell's house almost every weekend.UH was a great place to live I got married in Oxford and just celebrated our 25th wedding Anniversary.During the summer months we would have some of the best BBQ's and drink some of the best beer in the world. Great job on the web page and hope to see all the old timers at the reunion.
Saturday 02/04/2006 8:42:17pm Name: Skip Long
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Fairfield CA USA Guestbook Entry: I was stationed at Heyford from November 1980 thru July 1984 in Fuels.
Friday 02/03/2006 2:47:37pm Name: Todd A. Guler
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Zaragoza, Spain Guestbook Entry: I was assigned to the 77th Fighter Squadron from Sept. 1988 thru Dec. 1993 I was originally a Hydraulic Technician and then when Rivit Work Force came about, I was crossed trained into the Crew Chief and Engine Mechanic carreer fields. After I was promoted to MSgt. I became the 77th Phase Dock Chief, until the departure of the F-111, and the base closure. I have been fortunate enough to keep contact with some of my old friends, and supervisors from the 77th and 20th AGS, over the years. Then, Major Stringer, now Major General Stringer and I have crossed paths various times. The same goes for Capt. Donald "Buzz" Vanpatten, the 77th Maintenance Officer and now Lt.Col Vanpatten is a Squadron Commander. I have seen numerous NCO's and airman as well.
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Thursday 02/02/2006 11:15:14am Name: Teresa Duprey (was Smith)
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Maine, USA Guestbook Entry: Does anyone remember me from 1990-91? I made so many good friends while visiting UH and would sure love to hear from anyone who does remember me. I keep in touch with Margo U and Sharon B if anyone remembers them also? Oh and Bill L too! Please email me!
Tuesday 01/31/2006 2:48:14pm Name: Monty Ownby
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Chattanooga TN/USA Guestbook Entry: Hello, I have great memories of Upper Heyford and would enjoy renewing old friedships. E- mail me if you remember from 1978-1980.
Sunday 01/29/2006 10:43:58am Name: Marc E Cayson
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: cantonment, Florida Guestbook Entry: Just wanted to say hey to those that were in the fire dept 1990, and 1991. Email back, it will be good to hear from you guys again.
Saturday 01/28/2006 7:49:37pm Name: Jeffrey Hott
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Knoxville TN, USA Guestbook Entry: Hey Guys... I served on D and A Flight of the 20th SPS from 1981-1984
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Name: Ed Gilmore (Ret Msgt)
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Seaford Va USA Guestbook Entry: Hi to one and all. I am proud to say that I was in the 20th Supply Squadron from July 1977 to July 1981. Upper Heyford was the second best tour in my career with RAF Alconbury being # 1. Would like to hear from anyone from the Supply Sq. especially if someone has an email address for Teddy Petty who was in storage & issue and was a Ssgt. Tsgt. To all take care and salute to all the Sky Kings all over the world. Ed Gilmore
Friday 01/27/2006 6:29:59am Name: greg getchell
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: narragansett RI Guestbook Entry:
Wednesday 01/25/2006 12:36:50am Name: Nancy (Livingston) Baird
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Eglin AFB FL Guestbook Entry: I was at Upper Heyford as a dependant from Oct 86-Sept 91. I worked in the reservations section of billeting.
Tuesday 01/24/2006 12:09:15am Name: Michael E Dawes
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Hammond Indiana Guestbook Entry: I served at Heyford form June 81 to June 83 in the 20th Supply Squadron. I would like to get in touch with Msgt Gilbert Hacker who is probably now retired CMsgt. He is probably in North Dakota somewhere. I enjoyed my time at UH, very much. In my 6 year military career it was the only time I remember being in the real Air Force. Other friends and collegues from Storage and Issue were GI's Gillian,Valerie Burwell,Gerald Chambers,John Sonier,James Francis,Rodney Forbes,Bob Birch,Civilians Vic, Fred Pollard,Doug, Stan Guntrip, and Jerry who drove that ugly 3 wheeled car. In Sams were GI's Tommy Scribner, Goldie, Lamp, Vincent Bilotti. In Receiving was GI's Joe
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Capporelli, Sam Powell whom I shot 5 bullets into his target to help him qualify so he wouldn't have to go on augie doggie. The instructor caught me and I got in trouble for that. Also James Surdam,Ken Sasser,Americo Paredes,Ricky Parker,Allen,Donna Calone,Charlie Bollinger,Luddington. In Inspection Jackson,Devine,Grahm, and Pepper. Delivery had Shoemaker, Tommy Newsome,Cooney and Gilmore whom PCS'd before I arrived but stories of him and Luddington were Legendary. Upstairs were David Wilkerson,Charles Nelson III. From the Racc was Larry Vargas, Erin Mayr Vargas and Chief Ayella RIP. At whse 15 was Ford. Other GI's were Green,Norton, Greg Burwell whom I took out to the Castle in Edge Hill got him drunk which pissed off Valerie his wife. That was lots of fun! I remember this. On the job we worked hard, very very hard. When we played we played hard. God bless all those that came before me, those in my time and those after. When I first found this website my heart was broken because I found out that Heyford was closed. I hope I can make it to the reunion.
Sunday 01/22/2006 6:58:14am Name: john slatter
E-Mail: [email protected] City /Country: barnsley, south yorkshire ,england Guestbook Entry: born and raised in the village and still feel the engines in my soul . I f you ever went to the "Three horseshoes" we will have met . mum (Known as Jean or MOM) worked in there and NCO club as did I.
Sunday 01/22/2006 6:57:42am Name: david “starchild” armstrong
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: leesburg, fl Guestbook Entry: a shout out to all who served with me from 80 to 82, sup., and oms 780.anyone who remembers my superior boxing skills and crazy antics give me a holler, would love to hear from you all
Saturday 01/21/2006 3:38:48pm Name: Alan H. Ratliff
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Sugar Grove, Il USA Guestbook Entry: I served with the 20th OMS/520th AGS from April 1980 to April 1982. I was a crew
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cheif in yellow section. I crewed 68-032 and 68-072. I spent 2 tours on Victor Alert.
Saturday 01/21/2006 7:07:33am Name: Ken Tobin
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Long Island, NY Guestbook Entry: Fire dept. 76-78 Steven Degeere "Digger" Where are you? Mike Jesse. Richard Osmond "riders on the board"! SSgt Tom Carlson good guy Fun two years Many more names will come to me.
Saturday 01/21/2006 2:59:39am Name: Eric Johnson
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Seymour Johnson AFB, NC Guest book Entry: Haven't been here since May andthought I'd look for some old acquaintences. Still wonderful to read the stories and stroll down memory lane with everyone. Duane, thanks for the committment you've made and for the friendships you've helped renew. 20 AMS: 77 - 81 20 CRS: 87 - 92 EW - We Jam!!!
Wednesday 01/18/2006 5:21:40pm Name: Rhonda Wimer
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Crestview, Florida Guestbook Entry: Cheers! It brings back memory of the good ole' days. Stationed there from 1989-1994. Take care and God Bless!
Wednesday 01/18/2006 6:31:52am Name: Kim Anderson
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E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: England Gu estbook Entry: Calling anyone that partied a lot in 445 with me Jackie, Mary, Michelle and Julie in 1983-5. I married Buck Gettings from CRS. Would love to find Crash (Mark Gilbert), John Betts, Steve Bettis and the whole crew.
Tuesday 01/17/2006 3:52:29pm Name: Al Trzeciak
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Piscataway,NJ Guestbook Entry: PFC Al Trzeciak Headquarters Battery 4th AAA Bn. 32nd Brigade US Army.Served at Upper Heyford Oct.55 To Dec.56.Was in operations intelligence S3.My outfit gave early warning support for the air base.Radar units were located the runways.75MM radar operated gun emplacements were the ground air defense.Arrived by troop ship in Southhampton after leaving Brooklyn Navy Yard with about 1200 troops.180 of us got off in England the rest continued to Germany and France.Settled in for A great experience.During the week off duty,walking to A local pub for darts and bitters(warm beer)locals were friendly.We in the Air Force mess hall,great food.In our base area many SAC units rotated in and out,most from the midwest area.Weekend day trips to Oxford,Banbury,Weekends in London.Army field training in Stanford Forest about 120 miles away ,convoys travelling about 30 miles an hour,passing through countryside.Artillery practice at Norwich on the North Sea.Meeting the ladies at Carfax corner in Oxford,drinking at the New Inn and the famous call at 10pm "time gentlemen please"50 Year anniversary this year of my adventures at Upper Heyford.I wonder how many of my old Army buddies are still around? God Bless everyone who served there.
Sunday 01/15/2006 8:01:54pm Name: Wes Mason
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Glen Allen VA Guestbook Entry: Happy New Year to all the folks who ever served in the Hospital Squadron. Best assigment I ever had. (1977-1980). Keep em flying folks.
Friday 01/13/2006 11:51:44pm Name: Greg Beach
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E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: senoia, ga Guestbook Entry: SRA/Sgt assigned to RAF Croughton 11/1978-11/1981 Detatchment 40, 2nd Weather Wing. Great assignment, great memories...hope to get to visit again. Cheers, Greg
Thursday 01/12/2006 11:38:49pm Name: Mike Benson
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Gibsonville NC Guestbook Entry: Served in the 20th EMS AGE shop from May 87 to jul 89
Thursday 01/12/2006 6:05:42pm Na me: FRANK KIM
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: San Antonio, TX Guestbook Entry: I was stationed at RAF Wethersfield from 1964-1968 assigned to the 20th. Air Police/20th. Security Police Sqdn. I know that the base closed down the end of the 60's and moved to Heyford. There is no site for Wethersfield.
Tuesday 01/10/2006 7:12:24pm Name: Thomas W Atkinson
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Niagara Falls NY USA Guestbook Entry: First signed on the Guest Book 12/22/05 looking for old buddies from the 50 & 60's from 1st AVDS/1stADS and 11th MMS.Thanks to this great site and word of world of electronics I got in touch with an old friend from 40 years ago.Duane,keep up the good work and my donation to help this site along is in the mail.This site is like one big extended family,thanks again and pass the word for others to visit this site.
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Name: Chuck Stewart
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Oxford, AL Guestbook Entry: I served at RAF Upper Heyford, England from November, 1968 until June, 1970. Was in the 18th Tactical Squadron. Worked in Administration on the Flight Line. Good friend I haven't been able to find since then is Steve Goodrich, originally from IN.
Saturday 01/07/2006 0:55:46am Name: Deborah R. Young
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Lafayette,Louisiana Guestbook Entry: I am searching for anyone who knew Sgt. Paul H. Young, SPS, stationed at Upper Heyford from 1980-1982. He also lived in Banbury and drove a red Volkswagen.
Friday 01/06/2006 9:19:36am Name: Kristina Masih (nee Boice)
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Oxford, England Guestbook Entry: My father was stationed at Upper Heyford about 20 years ago. He retired here (though he has now moved to Hawaii) and I still live in Oxford, having married a British citizen (we have three British children, too). I went to elementary and middle school on Croughton. We also lived on Croughton for a bit and my sisters and I did the paper run for a while. So... anyone with a better memory than me who remembers that far back, do get in touch!
Thanks.
Thursday 01/05/2006 5:39:42am Name: John J. Flood “ J. J. “
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: New York New York Guestbook Entry: a postscript:I was stationed @ UH from April 62' / April 65' Base post office - Base Theater - Airman's club - would luv to hear from anyone - what a place!
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Wednesday 01/04/2006 5:33:26pm Name: John J Flood
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: New York New York Guestbook Entry: Just looking at the Branson, Missouri Reunion photos - Capt. Ralph Fisher still looks good - I dated his daughter Linda - hope all of the family is well .. JF
Wednesday 01/04/2006 5:08:48pm Name: Duane Wolfe MSgt (Ret)
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Caribou, Maine Guestbook Entry: Great job on this website Duane! It saddens me to see the state of Upper Heyford. I was stationed there from September 1970 to January 1974. I watched from the weather observer shack on the control tower as the first F-111s arrived and the again as the last F-100s left there. Had some of the best times of my life there as it was my first assignment out of tech school. I was in one of the lesser known tenant units there...Det 17, 28th (later 31st) Weather Squadron. I was also one of only two guys (later the only guy)that were part of the cheerleaders squad in 1973 when we won the USAFE football championship. What a party!!! I still have my SKYKING potatoman patch. The jacket has long since worn out.
Sunday 01/01/2006 10:21:59pm Name: Dan Francis
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Navarre, FL Guestbook Entry: Just wanted to wish all from Upper Heyford a HAPPY NEW YEAR. I enjoyed my time from 84 to 86 at the 55TH AMU and ALL of ENGLAND. Take care!
Sunday 01/01/2006 10:19:41pm Name: Dan Francis
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Navarre, Fl Guestbook Entry: Just wanted to wish all from Upper Heyford a HAPPY NEW YEAR. I enjoyed my time from 84 to 86 at the 55TH AMU and ALL of ENGLAND. Take care!
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Sunday 01/01/2006 10:18:59pm Name: Dan Francis
E-Mail: [email protected] City/Country: Navarre, Fl Guestbook Entry: Just wanted to wish all from Upper Heyford a HAPPY NEW YEAR. I enjoyed my time from 84 to 86 at the 55TH AMU and ALL of ENGLAND. Take care!
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