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UPPER HEYFORD Memorial Web Site "Gone But Not Forgotten" |
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| The 1980's |
We were TDY at Jever Germany from Heyford.
Submitted by Tienne Fales, 520th AGS, 1982-1985. |
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EF–111 "Raven" at RAF Upper Heyford from 1984 to 1992.
"The 42nd Electonic Combat Squadron based at RAF Upper Heyford was Adminstrately Assigned to the 66th Electronic Combat Wing (USAFE) at Sembach AB, Germany / however Operationally Attached to the 20th Tactical Fighter Wing (USAFE) at RAF Upper Heyford." Terry Horstead. |
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EF-111A Arrival at UH
Feb. 4, 1984 Submitted by Jonathan (last name witheld by request). |
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42ECS EF-111A 1985 GLOBAL MEDIA IMAGE/ www.WingsWheelsandAnchors.com. |
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42ECS EF-111A 1985 GLOBAL MEDIA IMAGE/ www.WingsWheelsandAnchors.com. |
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42ECS EF-111A 1985 GLOBAL MEDIA IMAGE/ www.WingsWheelsandAnchors.com. |
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42ECS EF-111A 1985 GLOBAL MEDIA IMAGE/ www.WingsWheelsandAnchors.com. |
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42ECS EF-111A and 495TFS F-111F 1989 GLOBAL MEDIA IMAGE/ www.WingsWheelsandAnchors.com. |
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42ECS EF-111A Aviano Air Base, Italy 1989 GLOBAL MEDIA IMAGE/ www.WingsWheelsandAnchors.com. |
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42ECS EF-111A Aviano Air Base, Italy 1989 GLOBAL MEDIA IMAGE/ www.WingsWheelsandAnchors.com. |
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42ECS EF-111A Aviano Air Base, Italy 1989 GLOBAL MEDIA IMAGE/ www.WingsWheelsandAnchors.com. |
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42ECS EF-111A Aviano Air Base, Italy 1989 GLOBAL MEDIA IMAGE/ www.WingsWheelsandAnchors.com. |
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42ECS EF-111A Aviano Air Base, Italy 1989 GLOBAL MEDIA IMAGE/ www.WingsWheelsandAnchors.com. |
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42ECS EF-111A Aviano Air Base, Italy 1989 GLOBAL MEDIA IMAGE/ www.WingsWheelsandAnchors.com. |
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42ECS EF-111A over UK. 1984 GLOBAL MEDIA IMAGE/ www.WingsWheelsandAnchors.com. |
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42ECS EF-111A over UK. 1984 GLOBAL MEDIA IMAGE/ www.WingsWheelsandAnchors.com. |
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42ECS EF-111A over UK. 1985 GLOBAL MEDIA IMAGE/ www.WingsWheelsandAnchors.com. |
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42ECS EF-111A over UK. 1985 GLOBAL MEDIA IMAGE/ www.WingsWheelsandAnchors.com. |
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42ECS EF-111A Rock of Gibraltar 1989 GLOBAL MEDIA IMAGE/ www.WingsWheelsandAnchors.com. |
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42ECS EF-111A Rock of Gibraltar 1989 GLOBAL MEDIA IMAGE/ www.WingsWheelsandAnchors.com. |
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42ECS EF-111A, UH 052 1985 GLOBAL MEDIA IMAGE/ www.WingsWheelsandAnchors.com. |
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42ECS EF-111A, UH 052 1985 GLOBAL MEDIA IMAGE/ www.WingsWheelsandAnchors.com. |
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"EF-111A over Gibraltar."
Submitted by Kevin Burns, 20th Security Police Squadron, Oct 1980 - Oct 1982. |
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Two members of the 42nd Aircraft Maintenance Unit stand aside after performing
a final pre-launch check on a 55th Tactical Fighter Squadron F-111E aircraft
during the U.S. Air Forces in Europe (USAFE) exercise Display Determination
'89 at Aviano Air Base, Pordenone Italy.
DoD photo taken by SSgt. David S. Nolan on 18 Sep 1989. (Released to Public) |
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A member of the 42nd Aircraft Maintenance Unit signals to the pilot of a 55th
Tactical Fighter Squadron F-111E aircraft that is taxiing to launch position
during the U.S. Air Forces in Europe (USAFE) exercise Display Determination
'89 at Aviano Air Base, Pordenone Italy.
DoD photo taken by SSgt. David S. Nolan on 18 Sep 1989. (Released to Public) |
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CPT Jeff Coombe, pilot, and CPT Duane Goehring, electronic weapons officer,
confer before a mission during Display Determination '89, a combined NATO
exercise focusing on the defense of southern Europe. Both men are members of
the 42nd Electronic Combat Squadron. Location: AVIANO AIR BASE, PORDENONE ITALY (ITA)
DoD photo taken by SSgt. Perry Heimer on 15 Sep 1989. (Released to Public) |
| The 1990's |
42ECS EF-111A, UH 1991 GLOBAL MEDIA IMAGE/ www.WingsWheelsandAnchors.com. |
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42ECS EF-111A, UH 1991 GLOBAL MEDIA IMAGE/ www.WingsWheelsandAnchors.com. |
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42ECS EF-111A, UH 1991 GLOBAL MEDIA IMAGE/ www.WingsWheelsandAnchors.com. |
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42ECS EF-111A, UH 1991 GLOBAL MEDIA IMAGE/ www.WingsWheelsandAnchors.com. |
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From Sky Pageant 1991 or 1992. Submitted by Randy "Gr8 Randino" Stieb, 20 EMS Phase / 42 ECS Phase / 55 FS Phase, Oct 1990 - Nov 1993. |
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Last Flight; all 4 Squadrons together.
"Here is a picture I was told was the last time all 4 squadrons flew together prior to the 42nd inactivation." Submitted by Randy "Gr8 Randino" Stieb, 20 EMS Phase / 42 ECS Phase / 55 FS Phase, Oct 1990 - Nov 1993. |
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"As promised I herewith send you some pictures taken at RAF Upper Heyford on July 9th (F111) and July 10th (EF111) 1992, the day 42nd ECS was disbanded. The pictures taken on the 9th are 20FW Commander Col. Larry E. Stellmon, being hosed by his spouse and children after his final flight in F111E 67-0120/UH marked "20FW". The other one is the Colonel (The Chief) posing in front of "his" aircraft with the Commanders of 55FS (blue tags), 77FS (red tags) and 79FS (yellow tags), who flew with him in his last (4ship formation) sortie. The pictures taken on the 10th are EF111A 66-0050/UH, marked "Rockin' Iraq" , and the markings on 42ECS squadron aircraft 67-0042/UH "42ËCS". Note the 50+ Desert Storm I marks !!" Submitted by Ben Uffen, The Netherlands. |
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Farewell 42nd ECS
From the Guardian, 10 July 1992. Submitted by Randy "Great Randino" Stieb, 20 EMS Phase / 42 ECS Phase / 55 FS Phase, Oct 1990 - Nov 1993. |
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Memorable moments in the history of the 42nd ECS
From the Guardian, 10 July 1992, pages 8 and 9. Submitted by Randy "Great Randino" Stieb, 20 EMS Phase / 42 ECS Phase / 55 FS Phase, Oct 1990 - Nov 1993. |
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"This patch was for the F-111E Avionics Modernization
Program. 77FS was the first squadron to get AMP jets. UH
had approximately 50 or so of the modified jets before
shutdown I believe. To the best of my knowledge, none of the
EF-111A's at Upper Heyford had been upgraded with AMP prior
to the closure of the 42nd ECS."
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"This patch was used for units assigned to Incirlik
AB after the war. Upper Heyford EF-111's from the 42 ECS
were assigned to this operation right up until deactivation
of the unit. Cannon assumed the aircraft in place at Incirlik
when the EF-111's were reassigned to the 27th TFW."
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"This was the unit at Incirlik Air Base that had
operational control of any Upper Heyford (or any other unit)
assigned to support Operation Provide Comfort after the end
of the Gulf War. Upper Heyford EF-111's from the 42nd ECS
were at Incirlik until deactivation and assumption of
aircraft ownership by the 27th FW, Cannon AFB, NM."
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Miscellaneous
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Submitted by Tim Lucas, 2168th Communications Squardron, Sept 1986 - Feb 1991. |
Tony Ayers artwork, submitted by Tony Ayers.
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This is not a complete representation of the 42nd Electronic
Combat Squadron, but more photos and info will be added as they
are received from participating squadron personnel.
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