Guestbook Archive - 2006.pdf - RAF Upper Heyford

RAF STATION 

UPPER HEYFORD 

Memorial Web Site 

GUEST BOOK ARCHIVE 2006 

www.raf-upper-heyford.org 

Saturday 12/30/2006 5:03:45pm 

Name: Geoff Hayden 

E-Mail: gbh1963@optonline.net 

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: kolodny@tx.rr.com 

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: bbl_boy@hotmail.com 

City/Country: Oxford, UK 

Your Entry: Hello Dad! 

Monday 12/25/2006 5:59:42pm 

Name: CLEO EDWARDS 

E-Mail: AKABAM@MSN.COM 

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: SliderVb@clearwire.net 

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: fencer_js@yahoo.com 

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: sewdds@hotmail.com 

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: mnoftzger@bellsouth.net 

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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! 

mnoftzger@bellsouth.net 

Wednesday 12/20/2006 8:48:04pm 

Name: Ed Smith 

E-Mail: emcfrisco@comcast.net 

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: dhunter2190@optonline.net 

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: vhc056mmc@sbcglobal.net 

City/Country: North Little Rock, Arkansas 

Your Entry: Served at UH from Nov 58 till Nov 61. 

Just wanted to update my email address 

vhc056mmc@sbcglobal.net 

Thursday 12/07/2006 7:37:23pm 

Name: Sparky Allen 

E-Mail: sparkinator@charter.net 

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: sbarkefelt1017@comcast.net 

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: des.osullivan1@btinternet.com 

City/Country: Nr. Bicester. UK 

Your Entry: 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: Debbyp44@aol.com 

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: papabearhellis@yahoo.com 

City/Country: muncie,indiana 

Your Entry: 

Friday 12/01/2006 9:41:19pm 

Name: Stacey Thompson Hurley 

E-Mail: sahurley@austin.rr.com 

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: humfinancial@yahoo.com 

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: tomborg@jvlnet.com 

City/Country: Dalton Wisconsin 

Your 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: johnbarryjessop@hotmail.com 

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: kccsdad2@verizon.net 

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: lamamag@aaahawk.com 

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: gary.ctr.hernandez@faa.gov 

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: jakesplace@cebridge.net 

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: hmfox2000@yahoo.co.uk 

City/Country: leeds yorkshire 

Your Entry: rafregiment parachute cource 1948 

Saturday 11/18/2006 3:33:57pm 

Name: Larry Gruetzmacher 

E-Mail: lag2047@yahoo.com 

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: james.holley@dcma.mil 

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: smith_736@msn.com 

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: mdenstedt@peoplepc.com 

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: Dep1@centurytel.net 

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: firehog05@comcast.net 

City/Country: Florence Alabama 

Your Entry: 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: rickyandtinaclem@sbcblobal.net 

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: damnyank@hotmail.com 

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: jkoloc@hotmail.com 

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: C13172@CITCOM.NET 

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: emmy@yahoo.com 

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: ericu1@hotmail.com 

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: creekbeast@msn.com 

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: Davidutzsr@aol.com 

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: don@wanzer.net 

City/Country: Edmond, OK USA 

Your Entry: Stationed at UH 1990-1992. 

Tuesday 10/24/2006 3:21:59am 

Name: diana packer (AKA Hicks) 

E-Mail: dianafpackeer@yahoo.co.uk 

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: cfisher555@aol.com 

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: elplatero13@sbcglobal.net 

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: alanmartel@msn.com 

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: breinhard@cleanpower1.com 

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: John.Brighton@westfield.herts.sch.uk 

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: moosecow59@hotmail.com 

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: usaftornadobethel@yahoo.com 

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: miketype1each@msn.com 

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: tomlclarke@hotmail.com 

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: jerry.minchew@yahoo.com 

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: marency@aol.com 

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: mdenstedt@peoplepc.com 

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: billq49@hotmail.com 

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: dansmith52@hotmail.com 


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: mwhart@usa.com 

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: ac1966pete_helfrich@yahoo.com 

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: sue1717uk@yahoo.com 

City/Country: tacoma WA 

Your Entry: 

Wednesday 09/13/2006 9:04:53pm 

Name: Phil DoBay 

E-Mail: pejld@hotmail.com 

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: jchi837373@verizon.net 

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: BOBRESQ1@COMCAST.NET 

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: wgeorge21502@yahoo.com 

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: spdboy300@juno.com 

City/Country: Ypsilanti, Michigan 

Your Entry: AGE 

Friday 09/08/2006 7:08:10am 

Name: LEE MCPHEE 

E-Mail: leemcphee@sytner.co.uk 

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: gmushett@cox.net 

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City/Country: Chesapeake, VA 

Your Entry: 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: jcb2001@att.net 

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: tkohler@nledevelopment.com 

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: kolodny@comcast.net 

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: ckennedy103@nc.rr.com 

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: PapaTomAck@aol.com 

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: bpwriter47@yahoo.com 

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: taylorsinarizona@yahoo.com 

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: Joe.Cain@va.gov 

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: united_states_phantom@yahoo.comIndianapolis 

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: hblevins1@man.com 

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: fencer_js@yahoo.com 

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 

Name: MSgt Paul DeHart (445th CF WPAFB, OH) 

E-Mail: pdehart@columbus.rr.com 

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 base basketball teams, and Upper Heyford 

has some super football teams. 

Tuesday 08/15/2006 5:43:15am 

Name: ramon “bobby” wix 

E-Mail: rwix@myway.com 

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: smwr_2000@yahoo.com 

City/Country: Tucson/ USA 

Your Entry: 

Monday 08/14/2006 9:53:56am 

Name: Eric Johnson 

E-Mail: xafshirt@hotmail.com 

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: pomidan@gmail.com 

City/Country: New Zealand 

Your Entry: I am Roger Chartrand's (20FMS) Grandson 

Wednesday 08/09/2006 8:44:31am 




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: Perry_Murfield@hotmail.com 

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: vrichardson13@cox.net 

City/Country: 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: vldrodz@yahoo.com 

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: bbabes@swbell.net 

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: beldensoftexas01@msn.com 

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: sharri51@adelphia.net 

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 




Your Entry: Awesome!!! 

Monday 07/31/2006 1:04:05pm 

Name: Tom Reid 

E-Mail: TReid@state.wy.us 

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: mcallisterj@earthlink.net 

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: phantom2@elknet.net 

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: WAYNE.STRIPLING@DALEVILLEALA.COM 


Your Entry: WAS WITH THE 20TH SPS 79-81 

Tuesday 07/25/2006 1:36:40pm 

Name: joan 

E-Mail: joanayres@sbcglobal.net 

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: marjerem@aol.com 

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: mcoons@surewest.net 

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: patrick.carberry@zen.co.uk 

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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: ChrisHodgins@hotmail.com 

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: southernsibling@bellsouth.net 

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: bsabin@tds.net 

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: cnicholson@sjm.com 

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: maukabud@hotmail.com 

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. 

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Name: Rick Winters 

E-Mail: rickw@dfxtech.co.uk 

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: msairwaves@aol.com 

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: tim.mcdonough1@btinternet.com 

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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Name: carter kolodny 

E-Mail: kolodny@comcast.net 

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: wdmurphyjr@comcast.net 

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: mwftiger@aol.com 

City/Country: St Pete. Fla , USA 

Your Entry: Sgt Weapons Loading 1979-1982 

Saturday 07/01/2006 3:44:25pm 

Name: don e williams 

E-Mail: jakesplace@cebridge.net 

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: dtberger@earthlink.net 

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: lindelljm@sbcglobal.net 

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: vldrodz@yahoo.com 


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: jjones9815@aol.com 

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: southmyth@yahoo.com 

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: dryheat007@msn.com 

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: robb@robbelle.com 

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: fuchiboca@yahoo.com 

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: mvrtm@msn.com 

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. BliefnickPlease feel free to 

contact me! 

Monday 06/19/2006 12:37:03am 

Name: Sgt Ortiz 

E-Mail: 


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: anndelight@hotmail.com 

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: jndsmith@insightbb.com 

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: putn123@aol.com 

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: papatomack@aol.com 

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: loubee10@aol.com 

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: loubee10@aol.com 

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: sheilashoppps@yahoo.com 

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: blymor@comcast.net 

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: blymor@comcast.net 

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: ncdawg71@aol.com 

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: steedTG@aol.com 

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: jbperry25@aol.com 


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: karjef86@cox.net 

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: www.donnieldill@yahoo.com 

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 69First time I seen beer,on the flite line. 

Monday 06/05/2006 7:45:31pm 

Name: frank capoccia, SMgt Ret. 

E-Mail: cassandra61@comcast.net 

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: DAKENNY8@AOL.COM 

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: jill5000@yahoo.com 

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: nitolin@yahoo.com 


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 Entry: 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 


City/Country: Madison Wisconsin 

Guestbook Entry: Does anybody remember Trey Hahn from the Sky King football team 1989-1990if so 

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can you help me reach himany other Sky King members from the same time 

Tuesday 05/23/2006 11:54:55pm 

Name: Mark Gongaware 

E-Mail: markandrachelg@msn.com 

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: Dep1@centurytel.net 

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: garyhillary@comporium.net 

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: petejheath@hotmail.com 


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: glenmart@shaw.ca 

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: CirceUK@aol.com 

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: CirceUK@aol.com 

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: midntriderz@yahoo.com 

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: midntriderz@yahoo.com 

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: dollhouse@minishop.com 

City/Country: Fullerton, California, USA 

Guestbook Entry: Thanks. 

Saturday 05/13/2006 7:46:41am 

Name: Patric L Powell Sr 

E-Mail: sr9797@sbcglobal.net 

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: sr9797@sbcglobal.net 

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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: tomatobone2000@yahoo.com 

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: jastewar@kings.edu 

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: stehm@comcast.net 

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: r.r.jones@sbcglobal.net 

City/Country: 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: cggriff@swbell.net 

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: ditto@academicplanet.com 

City/Country: powderly, tx 

Guestbook Entry: served from jan 1978 to jan 1980 

Thursday 04/20/2006 3:29:13pm 

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Name: Shelly Clark 

E-Mail: shelstr36@yahoo.com 

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: kchiefan63@yahoo.com 

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: emma-jane.wallington@southbeds.gov.uk 


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: 32chevy@bellsouth.net 

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: drdonr@hotmail.com 

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: firehog05@comcast.net 

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: emilybaker123@yahoo.com 

City/Country: ada 

Thursday 04/13/2006 9:53:24am 

Name: KEVIN MOORE 

E-Mail: kevinmoore_39@hotmail.com 

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: james.holley@dcma.mil 

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-Mail: hardyboyz1@juno.com 

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: dsa-arch@swbell.net 

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: peter.e.brantingham@jpmchase.com 

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: k100lt@peoplepc.com 

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: robinfla1@yahoo.com 

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: jackiegreen40@btopenworld.com 

City/Country: UK 

Guestbook 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: CookPalace@aol.com 

City/Country: Tucson, Arizona 

Guestbook 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: sejern@yahoo.com 

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: kbourgerie2003@yahoo.com 

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: bsheckells@comcast.net 

City/Country: baltimore 

Guestbook Entry: 

Monday 04/03/2006 8:00:01pm 

Name: Timothy Earls 

E-Mail: centurian1@aol.com 

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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: towerdog@charter.net 

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: gladyaknowus@ewol.com 

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: bobmattie@earthlink.net 

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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: Retiredsgt85@msn.com 

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: RGuben@aol.com 

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: ceolson1@sbcglobal.net 

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: paulsmudger@btopenworld.com 

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: rosesand51@yahoo.com 

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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: james@studiocoburg.com 

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-behindthe-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: swampt@dropzone.com 

City/Country: 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: formerlysparky@msn.com 

City/Country: phoenix,az,usa 


Thursday 03/23/2006 3:29:55pm 

Name: Bernard F. Keller 

E-Mail: mek200455@yahoo.com 

City/Country: Scott, LA. USA 

Guestbook Entry: Jet engine Mechanic. 

1972-1976 

Thursday 03/23/2006 9:38:35am 

Name: Brad Stander 

E-Mail: brad_stander@yahoo.com 

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: rafupwood@hotmail.com 

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) 

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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: dbenton@everestkc.net 

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: Redchild45@aol.com 

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: stevem7a3@yahoo.com 

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: steve.valencia@sbcglobal.net 

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: mcrdiver@sbcglobal.net Kenneth.main@navy.mil 

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: ree1903@aol.com 

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: masterchefp@hotmail.co.uk 

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: chrispippi@hotmail.com 

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 




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: danielefarris@yahoo.com 

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: mikepfs@pacbell.net 

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: jwburris@sysmatrix.net 

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: mtaman031@yahoo.com 

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: flyp210ce@comcast.com 

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: suzyfick@hotmail.com 

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: john.lloyd@oxfordshire.gov.uk 

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: mcallisterj@earthlink.net 

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: rdfngrs@cox.net 

City/Country: 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 rdfngrs@cox.net. 

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Saturday 02/25/2006 11:31:43pm 

Name: Bryan Stewart, Tsgt (RET) 

E-Mail: a79thtiger@cox.net 

City/Country: Las Vegas, Nv USA 


Saturday 02/25/2006 2:40:33pm 




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 




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 mission 

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 ears 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 




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 usafsps@hotmail.com or bsabin@tds.net 

My computer was down for quite awhile. 

Brice Sabin 

Friday 02/24/2006 10:27:27am 

Name: Chris Fowler 

E-Mail: salem_01331@yahoo.com 

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: larry.morris1@att.net or lmorris@computer-concepts.com 

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: klroberts@charter.net 

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: kalehnsd@ono.com 

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: emaspe@bellsouth.net 

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: newclearjerry@netzero.net 

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: lrheyford@aol.com 

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: BOBHARRISTX@AOL.COM 

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: BOBHARRISTX@AOL.COM 

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 

Name: debbie sawyer 

E-Mail: debs.sawyer@ntlworld.com 

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: markee@efn.org 

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 reupped......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: thegreenhornet351@yahoo.com 

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: jrobinson1@elmore.rr.com 

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: rick@balloons.com 

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: alijama@cox.net 

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 


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 



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. 

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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: baudo@mindspring.com 

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: baudo@mindspring.com 

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/Country: 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 

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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: Marvmllr@aol.com 

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: long-2000@msn.com 

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: todd_guler@yahoo.com 

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: dupes@verizon.net 

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: mosemlo@yahoo.com 

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 


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: jahott@hotmail.com 

City/Country: Knoxville TN, USA 

Guestbook Entry: Hey Guys... I served on D and A Flight of the 20th SPS from 1981-1984 

Saturday 01/28/2006 9:00:59am 

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Name: Ed Gilmore (Ret Msgt) 

E-Mail: e_e_gilmore@msn.com 

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: ggetchell@carouselindustries.com 

City/Country: narragansett RI 


Wednesday 01/25/2006 12:36:50am 

Name: Nancy (Livingston) Baird 

E-Mail: nancy.baird@eglin.af.mil 

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: dawes@medawes.com 

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: thegreatstugy@hotmail.co.uk 

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: danddarm@earthlink.net 

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: ahratliff@sbcglobal.net 

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: mrmcpints@aol.com 

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: xafshirt@bellsouth.net 

City/Country: Seymour Johnson AFB, NC 

Guestbook 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: rwimer2002@yahoo.com 

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: kizzigettings@hotmail.com 


Guestbook 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: altrez135@earthlink.net 

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: wesmason56@hotmail.com 

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: hgb227@yahoo.com 

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: mike.benson@dynapac.com 

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 

Name: FRANK KIM 

E-Mail: fkim2@satx.rr.com 

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: papatomack@aol.com 

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. 

Saturday 01/07/2006 8:13:43am 

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Name: Chuck Stewart 

E-Mail: charlieserria@aol.com 

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: truthnow12000@yahoo.com 

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: kristina.masih@oxford.anglican.org 

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: jfny@hotmail.com 

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: jfny@hotmail.com 

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: sdj2nwolf@aol.com 

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: daniel.francis@hurlburt.af.mil 

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 



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