ROYAL AIR FORCE STATION UPPER HEYFORD Memorial Web Site "Gone But Not Forgotten"
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Updates! Updates to the site will be posted here first for your convenience.

Please give the following personnel a big UH welcome! Their contact information has been added to The Duty Roster as of January 2012:
GRASSO, C Michael	A1C, 20 BHS, 20 SUP, From SUP but assigned to BHS & worked as Supply NCO for Chow Hall	Aug 1973 - Dec 1974
HITE, David	Sgt, 2168 Communication Squadron - Comm Center	Aug 1970 - Oct 1972
MOORE" Frederick	Sgt, 20th MMS	Sep 1971 - Sep 1973
POPPE, Thomas Senior Master Sergeant, USAF (Ret)	SSgt, 20th Supply MEAS Engine shop supply point	Nov 1989 - Nov 1992
REEVES, Herbert (Herb)	Depot Team Captain, General Dynamics, Fort Worth	Feb 1972 - Aug 1972
THOMPSON, Tommy G (Tom)	A1C, USAF Hospita/Bioenvironmental Engineering	May 1979 - May 1981

Please give the following personnel a big UH welcome! Their contact information has been added to The Duty Roster as of December 2011:
ARNETT, John	A1C - Sgt, 520th AGS, 55th AMU Aircraft Electrician	Oct 1985 - Feb 1988
BOGUE, Donald Major, USAF (Ret)	Major, 20th TFW Command Control Division	Aug 1981 - Aug 1984
COUTU, Dana "Cujo"	SSgt, 20th Security Police Squadron - C Flight Area Supervisor and Biss Operator for both Quebec and Whiskey areas.	May 1982 - May 1985
GLASSCOCK, Scott Master Sergeant, USAF (Ret)	Sgt, 20th EMS R&R, HighLift, Phase	Jan 1991 - Jan 1994
HENRY, Thomas (Tom)	Sgt, 2168 Comm. Sq. Air Traffic Control	1969 - 1072
HUNHOFF, David (Dave)	77th Tactical Fighter Squadron	1969 - 1972
KERR, Brett	A1C, 20th SPS, "A" Flight	Nov, 1976 - Nov 1978
PRUCEY, Brian Senior Master Sergeant, USAF (Ret)	A1C - SSgt, 20 MMS 20 DCM Quality Assurance	Aug 1979 - Aug 1983

Please give the following personnel a big UH welcome! Their contact information has been added to The Duty Roster as of November 2011:
DURNELL, Peter Major, USAF (Ret)	Captain, 79th Tactical Fighter Squadron Intel	Jun 1971 - Jun 1973
	Captain, 20th Tactical Fighter Wing Intel (DOI)	Jan 1973 - Jun 1976
GASIEWICZ, Paul "Gasz"	SrA, 20th EMS, Munitions, AMMO (IYAAYAS)	Mar 1991 - Mar 1994
HEYDEN, Cary Master Sergeant, USAF (Ret)	A1C - SSgt, Medical Group	Nov 1988 - Nov 1991
MATTICE, Wesley (Wes)	A1C, 20th CRS	Jan 1982 - Jan 1984
MORGAN, James "Keith" Technical Sergeant, USAF (Ret)	A1C - Sgt, 20th EMS - AMMO	May 1980 - Jun 1984
	SSgt - TSgt, 20th EMS - AMMO	Jan 1991 - Jun 1994
NAYLOR, Daniel	SrA, 20th SPS "A" Flight	Feb 1988 - Feb 1991
SIMONET, Lori	SrA, 79th TFS	Oct 1985 - Oct 1987
STIBBS, Kimberly	SrA, 20 SPS	Feb 1991 - Feb 1993
WALKER, Edward (Ed) Master Sergeant, USAF (Ret)	A1C, 20th OMS Blue 2 Flight - MSgt Roy Ely, Flight Chief	Feb 1976 - Jun 1978
WILSON, Tim	20th MMS	Jan 1974 - Apr 1977

Please give the following personnel a big UH welcome! Their contact information has been added to The Duty Roster as of October 2011:
DUQUETTE, Steven Master Sergeant, USAF (Ret)	Sgt, Comptroller Division	Aug 1971 - Jan 1974
KNOWLES, Neil Chief Master Sergeant, USAF (Ret)	CMSgt, Jan-Oct 1980, 2168 Communications Squadron, RAF Upper Heyford, Nov 1980 - Jan 1983 2168 Communicatins Squadron - Satellite Terminal, RAF Croughton	Nov 1980 - Jan 1983
	SSgt, 1230/2130 AACS, RAF Croughton	1959 - 1962
KOHN, G (Bill)	SrA, 20 EMS, 20 MMS, CAS Storage and Handling Dispatcher	Jan 1981 - Jan 1983
MASON, Kevin "Cuba"	AB - A1C, 520th AGS 79FS A Flight, 77FS	Apr 1991 - Apr 1993
MIER, Robert (Bob) Technical Sergeant, USAF (Ret)	A1C - Sgt, 20th CES Fire Protection Specialist. Also worked at RAF Croughton.	Jan 1977 - Jan 1981
OGLE, Johnny (John)	Sgt, 20th FMS AGE Subpool	Aug 1973 - May 1975
STEWART, Daryl	SrA, 20th Security Police B-Flt	Feb 1980 - Feb 1982
WATT, Hubert (Gene or Red)	A/1c, 3918th Operations Squadron	1956 - 1959

Submitted by Mike Boyd, 1960 - 1963.

"I was stationed at RAF Upper Heyford from 1987 to 1991 as a fire fighter. I am sending you some photos I took while there. There is hardly a day that passes that I do not think about the men and women I served with and the base itself. Hope you like the photos!" Submitted by Douglas True, 20th CES Fire Fighter, 1987 - 1991.

Please give the following personnel a big UH welcome! Their contact information has been added to The Duty Roster as of September 2011:
ADAMOWSKI, James (Jay) Technical Sergeant, USAF (Ret)	SSgt, 20th AMS AUTO PILOT/INST	Sep 1974 - Nov 1977
BENNETT, Thomas (Tom) Chief Master Sergeant, USAF (Ret)	SSgt, 20 SPS Combat Arms Instructor	Jul 1981 - Jul 1984
ELLIS, Lewis (Lew)	A1C, 3918th Food Service Squadron	Nov 1951 - July 1954
GRIST, Mark	Sgt, 20th Tactical Fighter Wing, 20th Transportation Squadron	Dec 1978 - Mar 1982
HARDING, Aaron	Sgt, 77th TFS, Bomb Nav	1989 - 1992
HILL, Kent	AB - A2C, 20th SPS, "A" Flight Security	1978 - 1980
McNAMARA, Greg "Mac"	SSgt, 66th/20th FMS, AGE	Oct 1967 - Jan 1971
TRUE, Douglas Technical Sergeant, USAF (Ret)	20 CES/CEF Fire Protection	Oct 1987 - Oct 1991

Please give the following personnel a big UH welcome! Their contact information has been added to The Duty Roster as of August 2011:
BAKER, Kevin	A1C, 20th EMS Phase/Hi-Lift	Mar 1984 - Mar 1986
BRUMFIELD, Jonathan	A1C, 55th AMU Alpha Squadron ACC of Aircraft 68-005	Jan 1989 - Jan 1991
BUBLINEC, Mark Master Sergeant, USAF (Ret)	20th Supply Squadron - Procedures & Analysis	Dec 1987 - Dec 1990
COULTER, Robert	Airman, 20th Security Police Squadron	Sep 1985 - Sep 1987
DAVIS, Donald Technical Sergeant, USAF (Ret)	TSgt, 77TFS Crew Chief ACFT # 072 & Base Dental Clinic.	Jun 1969 - Jul 1974
EASTMAN, Frank	Sgt - SSgt, 2168 Comm. Squadron - Air Traffic Control - RAPCON - 1975 (Sgt) 20th TFW - Information Office - Assistant newspaper editor of Vanguard - 1976 (SSgt)	1975 - 1976
FIZUR, John	SSgt, 20th Field Maintenance Squadron, Machinest	Aug 1977 - Aug 1980
HECKART, Francis (Frank) Master Sergeant, USAF (Ret)	SSgt, 3918th Support Group (SAC) 3918th Operations Squadron (Communication Section)	Jun 1959 - Jun 1962
HODGES, Sandra (Sandy)	SrA, 20th CES	Apr 1981 - 1985
KENNEY, William (Bill) Senior Master Sergeant, USAF (Ret)	SSgt - MSgt, 20 CSG/CBPO (OJT)	Jan 1976 - Jul 1980
NOTETLING, Peter [Deceased 2003] Technical Sergeant, USAF (Ret)	A1C - SrA, 20th AMS, F-111 Flight Simulator Technician I am his widowed wife but would like to see his service recognised.	Jun 1970 - Jun 1974
O'BRIEN, Norman "OB"	SSgt, 20th SPS	Jul 1981 - Sep 1985
PASSARO, George "Gino" Colonel, USAF (Ret)	Major, 79TFS, Chief CTU, Dep Chief Stan Eval, Chief 20TFW Safety 1984-1987 Pilot	Aug 1984 - Oct 1987
	Captain, 55TFS, 20TFW Stan Eval 1978 - 1982	Nov 1978 - Oct 1982
RIDDELL, Peter (Pete)	SSgt, 20th CRS, PMEL Laboratory	1989 - 1993
SNIDER, Floyd (BJ)	A1C - SSgt, 20th Medical Group (Emergency Room & OB)	Apr 1987 - Sep 1990
SOLOMON, Douglas	SrA - Sgt, 20th TFW Public Affairs	Mar 1986 - Mar 1988
SYPHRIT, Chris "Sipe"	Sgt, 20th FMS Fuel Systems Repair Shop	Nov 1978 - Nov 1982
WHITE, Richard (Dick) Lt. Colonel, USAF (Ret)	Commander, 18th TRS	Jul 1968 - Jan 1970

20th Fighter Wing F-111s in action at RAF Upper Heyford during December 1992. The wing inactivated during October 1993 with most of the jets being retired to AMARC (Boneyard) in Tucson, Arizona.	20th Fighter Wing F-111s in action at RAF Upper Heyford during December 1992. The wing inactivated during October 1993 with most of the jets being retired to AMARC (Boneyard) in Tucson, Arizona.
"This is from my aviation video collection while stationed at RAF Upper Heyford (haystack) England. 55 Fighter Squadron. It was taken in the spring of 1992". Posted on YouTube by deanoccs.	"F-111 55 Fighter Squadron RAF Upper Heyford. Capt Jerry C. Lindh pilot and WSO Deano McGalliard (me). Preflight, start taxi and takeoff. Capt Jerry C. Lindh died along with Maj Mike McGuire 17 Sep 1992 when they crashed on approach to runway 9." Posted on YouTube by deanoccs.

I contacted RAF Croughton as part of the research I am doing for the 40th Anniversary of Towcester Evening WI (Women's Institute) in England. In the 1970s our group was involved in an exchange project with the USAF at RAF Croughton. The President and Treasurer from our inaugural year are still members of our thriving WI. In November 2011 Towcester Evening WI (Women's Institute) will be celebrating their 40th Anniversary. In its inaugural year Towcester Evening WI and families from the USAF base at RAF Croughton took part in a Town and Country Project funded by the Carnegie UK Trust. The purpose of this project was to promote an exchange of ideas and traditions, both social and cultural, between WI members and the American visitors. Image 13 Image 14 Image 15 was taken on the steps of Easton Neston when Lord Hesketh owned the estate. It has recently been bought by Leon Max a Russian-born American fashion designer and retailer. Image 16 was taken at Croughton and the newspaper cutting accompanying it explains that the president of the USAF Wives Group, Gayle Phillabaum (wife of Sgt Dan Phillabaum)was presented with a worthy award from the county of Northamptonshire. Image 17 was taken when the project ended and USAF Senior Master George Brown is in the photograph with our inaugural president & treasurer who still belong to Towcester Evening WI! We do appreciate anything you can do to help promote our wish to make contact with anyone who was involved with the project. In the scrapbook I also found a reference to the presentation of a small rose bowl to Mrs Marge Brown, President of Croughton Wives Club, from the WI as a memento of their friendship. With the wide spread use of social networking we thought that RAF Croughton might have a website where you might consider displaying these photographs to see if we can contact any of the personnel that appear on the photographs or who took part in the twinning project. Finally, we are planning a 40th Anniversary Party in August and we would consider it to be really special if a representative from RAF Croughton could join us in our celebrations. Sue Hamilton Community Officer 5 Wordsworth Close Towcester NN12 6JU 01327 350822 mobile 07805902865 suehamilton_1@hotmail.com

Mary Kay is joining with Soldiers Angels again this year to provide Sun Care Sets for the Soldiers all over the world! I am asking everyone I know to get on board by donating a Sun Protection Package to support the Troops who are protecting us!!! A donation of only $40.00 will purchase an entire set. In addition, for every set purchased, I am matching the donation. That means for every donation of $40.00, TWO soldiers will receive a Sun Care Set. The set includes: SPF 30 Sunscreen Lip Protector Sunscreen SPF15 Hydrating Body Lotion How many Soldiers will you help? Bronze Donor: 1 set (2 Soldiers protected) $40 Silver Donor: 5 sets (10 Soldiers protected) $200 Gold Donor: 10 sets (50 Soldiers protected) $400 Platinum Donor: 50 sets (100 Soldiers protected) $2000 Pink Donor: 100 sets (200 Soldiers protected) $4000 All products will be shipped to the Soldier's Angel Foundation. The Soldier's Angels Foundation is a non-profit group who will send the donations to the troops overseas. If you would like to team up with others please feel free to pass this info along. I attached the actual flyer for distribution. This is a Tax-Deduction! Please email or call me with your orders. Thank you for your support and donation! Blessings, Colleen Park Mary Kay Independent Senior Beauty Consultant 214-697-3677-cell 972-470-0990-home www.marykay.com/colleenpark

Please give the following personnel a big UH welcome! Their contact information has been added to The Duty Roster as of May 2011:
BAKER, Margaret "Martie" Master Sergeant, USAF (Ret)	SrA, 20th FMS AGE Subpool	Apr 1976 - Apr 1978
BOWMAN, Rick "BOW"	Amn, 20th SPS C Flight	Aug 1981 - Aug 1983
BROWNELL, Robert (Bob)	A1C - SSgt, 2168th Communications Squadron	Nov 1969 - Nov 1972
ERIE, JW	SSgt, 20th AGS, 77th AMU - Dedicated Crew Chief of F-111E 68-009 (balls nine) 2-1/2 years. 20th WSD - Acft Combat Turn Instructor and Evaluator, 2-1/2 years.	Jan 1987 - Jan 1992
FOWLER, Wayne Chief Master Sergeant, USAF (Ret)	SSgt, 2130 Communications Squadron, NCOIC, UPS/Autodin Power Plant	Mar 1968 - Mar 1971
GANDY, Thomy Senior Master Sergeant, USAF (Ret)	SSgt-MSgt, 55th Life Support NCOIC	Apr 1971 - Nov 1979
GREGORY, Thomas	A1C, 20th SPS	1983 - 1985
HARAMUT, Michael	A1C, 20th AMS CNPA	May 1977 - May 1979
HOLT, Al	A1C, FMS-AGE	Apr 1977 - Apr 1979
KEETON, Craig	A1C, 20th EMS (AGE)	Feb 1982 - Feb 1984
KELSER, Keith "Bugs" Senior Master Sergeant, USAF (Ret)	A1C, 20th FMS (AGE) 20th Transportation Squadron (Vehicle Operations)	Dec 1975 - Dec 1977
MACE, Ross "Ace"	SrA, 20th Supply Squadron POL	Jul 1989 - Jul 1991
MARRAFFINO, John Master Sergeant, USAF (Ret)	MSgt, 620th Communications Squadron	Jan 1991 - Sep 1994
PETH, Michael Technical Sergeant, USAF (Ret)	Sgt, Det 40, 2nd Weather Wing RAF Croughton	Apr 1974 - Apr 1976
PLANTE, James (Jim)	SP4 E4, Det D 2nd MI Bn 7th Army	Aug 1969 - Dec 1969
RICHARDSON, Raymond	Sgt, 20th Supply Squadron	Jul 1974 - Jul 1976
SHARPE, Steve Senior Master Sergeant, USAF (Ret)	MSgt, 79th AMU (WCIN/Specialist Flt Expeditor); 20 TFW QA (Avionics Inspector)	Jan 1986 - Jan 1989
STAUBER, Leo "Lee"	A/1C, 3918th Operations Squadron	Feb 1953 - Nov 1954
TRAVIS, Carl "CJ" Master Sergeant, USAF (Ret)	TSgt, Communications Squadron	Nov 1985 - Dec 1989
WHYKO, Donald "DT"	Sgt, 66th Transportation Squadron, Vehicle Maintenance	Apr 1968 - Apr 1970
WILLET, David "Skip" Chief Master Sergeant, USAF (Ret)	TSgt, AACS SQ, Air Traffic Control	1957 - 1962
WILLIAMS, Leonard "Willy" Master Sergeant First Sergeant, USAF Ret.	SSgt, 20 Transportation Squadron	Apr 1986 - Mar 1992

20th Fighter Wing Association Reunion - Oct 26-30, 2011

20th Fighter Wing Association reunion, all hands, all ranks, 1930’s to present 20th FW and predecessors (20th FG, FBW, TFW). San Antonio, TX Oct 26-30, 2011. See details and sign up at 20FWA.org, or if unable, email abbyndavid@aol.com or call 770-429-9955. Dave Skilling, Lt/Col USAF (ret) The 20th Fighter Wing Association is the active history and reunion group of veterans and friends of the present 20th at Shaw AFB, SC and all predecessor units (the 20th TFW, 20th FG, 20th FBW etc) from pre-WW II to the present.

"B-47 Strategic Air Command Bomber. Rotated in from the midwest." Submitted by Alfred Trzeciak, PFC US ARMY, 4th AAA Batallion, Headquarters Battery, 32nd Brigade, Oct 1955 - Dec 1956.	"Field Exercise. Setting up Operations Van. 4th AAA Bn. HQ Battery." Submitted by Alfred Trzeciak, PFC US ARMY, 4th AAA Batallion, Headquarters Battery, 32nd Brigade, Oct 1955 - Dec 1956.
"75 MM AA Gun, RADAR controlled. 1956. Guided missles replaced them." Submitted by Alfred Trzeciak, PFC US ARMY, 4th AAA Batallion, Headquarters Battery, 32nd Brigade, Oct 1955 - Dec 1956.	"Motor Pool, U.S. Army + B-47 Jet Flight Line. July 1956." Submitted by Alfred Trzeciak, PFC US ARMY, 4th AAA Batallion, Headquarters Battery, 32nd Brigade, Oct 1955 - Dec 1956.
"SAC B-47's. July 1956." Submitted by Alfred Trzeciak, PFC US ARMY, 4th AAA Batallion, Headquarters Battery, 32nd Brigade, Oct 1955 - Dec 1956.	"Guns Site. The men lived right by the guns. Way out in the field. Check the sand bags. Village in background." Submitted by Alfred Trzeciak, PFC US ARMY, 4th AAA Batallion, Headquarters Battery, 32nd Brigade, Oct 1955 - Dec 1956.
"Flag raising at Heyford. June 1956. Construction in foreground. Army occupied old part of Base. World War II vintage facilities. I believe the Army Units were gone by 1958." Submitted by Alfred Trzeciak, PFC US ARMY, 4th AAA Batallion, Headquarters Battery, 32nd Brigade, Oct 1955 - Dec 1956.

Please give the following personnel a big UH welcome! Their contact information has been added to The Duty Roster as of February/March 2011:
CRAWFORD, Stanley	Sgt, 79th TFS, 20th OMS. Assistant Crew Chief 68-040. B Flight Yellow 2.	Mar 1971 - Sep 1974
DUNBAR, Dave "dunnie"	A1C, 7320 SPS, B & E Flight	Apr 1988 - Jun 1990
FERGUSON, Quincy Master Sergeant, USAF (Ret)	A/1C, 11th ADS (MMS)	1958 - 1960
FOX, Vincent Senior Master Sergeant, USAF (Ret)	SrA, 20 CES Heavy Equipment Shop	Dec 1980 - Dec 1983
HARRIS, Paul Technical Sergeant, USAF (Ret)	TSgt, Transportation	Sep 1972 - 1976
PIPER, Donald "Leutenant"	Sgt, 79th TFS, 20th OMS, C Flight, Yellow 3, Crew Chief, a/c 68-043	Mar 1971 - Apr 1974
SNOW, Cathleen (Cathy)	SrA, 520 AGS	Jan 1986 - Jan 1989
SNOWDEN, Maurice 830 Fox Glen Circle Lancaster, TX 75146	Transportation	Jan 1980 - Jan 1982

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Please give the following personnel a big UH welcome! Their contact information has been added to The Duty Roster as of January 2011:
CALHOUN, Jim Colonel, USAF (Ret)	Captain, 20th Medical Group	Jun 1980 - Jun 1983
CLARK, John P. "Pat" Master Sergeant, USAF (Ret)	SSgt, 55 TFS 320 MMS	May 1970 - Jun 1974
CLARK, Lonnie	A1C, 20 Supply Squadron	Oct 1970 - Oct 1971
GREENE, Gerald (Jerry) "E-5 Greene"	SSgt, 66th Tactical Hospital Squadron 20th Tactical Hospital Squadron Dental Clinic	Nov 1968 - Apr 1972
KELLY, Tim	AB - SrA, 20th Supply Squadron	1980 - 1984
MORSE, James	A1C, 20th AGS 43nd AMU Crew Chief 66-066	Feb 1988 - Feb 1991
RAYLES, Don "duck"	20MMS Weapons Release F111E	Jun 1974 - Jul 1976
SCHELL, Joe Senior Master Sergeant, USAF (Ret)	SSgt, 20th Supply Squadron	1974 - 1977
WOOD, Stuart "Stu" Major, USAF (Ret)	Sgt, CBPO	Sep 1968 - Mar 1971

Please give the following personnel a big UH welcome! Their contact information has been added to The Duty Roster as of November 2010:
Castelo, Oscar "Cid"	Sgt, 20th Supply Squadron (POL)	Jul 1970 - Jul 1973
Cooley, Peter (Pete) Technical Sergeant, USAF (Ret)	Sgt - SSgt, 2130 Communications Group	Jul 1974 - Jul 1979
Danielson, Lindy Master Sergeant, USAF (Ret)	A1C, 20 MMS, Weapons Release	Jul 1974 - Jul 1976
DiRienzo, Gregory (Greg)	Sgt, 77th Fighter Squadron	1987 - 1990
Gremse, Paul Master Sergeant, USAF (Ret)	A1C, 20 SPS	Jan 1979 - Jan 1981
Gromaski, Gary	SrA - Sgt, 20 AMS, Weapons Control, Inertial Navigation (WCIN)	Dec 1976 - Dec 1978
Kaufman, Bill "SAC"	A/1C, Combat Defense (Air Police)...flightline and base (desk and patrol)..A flight (barracks chief in 61-62)	Sep 1959 - Aug 1962
Patterson, Edward (Pat) Master Sergeant, USAF (Ret)	A1C, 20th Security Police Squadron	Apr 1974 - Jul 1976
Pittenger, David	SSgt, 55th TFS Weapons Mechanic	1970 - 1972
Quinn, Paul "pt"	Sgt, 66 Tac Recon Wing (Intelligence, Photo Recon)	Apr 1968 - May 1969
Ray, Jerome "J.Ray"	SSgt, 20th EMS Repair and Reclaimation	1980 - 1986
Reinhard, William (Bill)	Sgt, 20th Supply Squadron (POL)	Jul 1970 - Jul 1972
Richens, Jack Technical Sergeant, USAF (Ret)	Sgt, 20th AGS 77TFS (Red Section)	Sep 1979 - Sep 1981
Schoenberg, Morton R. Colonel, USAF (Ret)	2nd Lt, Unit Supply Officer, 1st Aviation Depot Squadron	Aug 1955 - Jan 1958
Slusarczyk, Steve	TSgt, 79th AMU	1986 - 1990
Smith, Duane "Smitty"	E3, A/2C 17TRS F-101 Mechanic	Sep 1966 - Jul 1969
Snyder, Gary "Flounder" Colonel, USAF (Ret)	Captain, 79th Radar Strike, Sq Safety. 55th Weapons Officer and Flight Commander	Apr 1983 - Apr 1987
Soutar, Harold (Harry) Technical Sergeant, USAF (Ret)	E4, 66 CES (Firefighter)	Jan 1967 - 1970
Sullivan, Eugene V. "Speedy"	Sgt, 20th CRS Jet Engine Maintenance Squadron	May 1986 - 1990
Vosburg, Robert "Vos"	Captain, 77 TFS	Oct 1979 - Dec 1981

Please give the following personnel a big UH welcome! Their contact information has been added to The Duty Roster as of October 2010:
Button, James (Jim)	A1C, 20th Supply Squadron, Central Receiving	Mar 1978 - Mar 1980
Cowey, Sam	SrA, 520th Aircraft Generation Squadron, Weapons Loading Section (3 Bay) Jammer Driver for Infamous Crew 13 "The Hard Luck Crew". 79th AMU Weapons	Jan 1985 - Jan 1988
Estrada, Hector	SrA, 42 AMU / Ravens Crew Chief	May 1988 - Jul 1992
Field, Chester J Senior Master Sergeant, USAF (Ret)	TSgt - MSgt, 66th Combat Support Group TSgt - NCOIC Base OJT 20th Combat Support Group MSgt - NCOIC Base OJT	Oct 1968 - Oct 1973
Jay, Darryl "Getter Jay"	A1C, 20th Trans. Aircrew Operations/Heavy Equipment Transport	Nov 1984 - Aug 1987
Kuehn, Albert "ABBOTT"	SrA, USAF Hospital Emergency Services Emergency Room	Jun 1982 - Nov 1985
Phillips, Matthew (Matt)	Sgt, 20th Transportation Squadron	Jun 1985 - Nov 1990
Polk, Steven (Steve) Lt Colonel, USAF (Ret)	Capt, 55TFS	Nov 1978 - Jun 1981
Robbins, Mark	SSgt, Morale, Welfare and Recreation	Jul 1984 - Apr 1988
Robinson, George (Rob)	A1C, 20th EMS (Ammo)	Feb 1984 - Feb 1986
Sanders, Scottie "Sandy"	Sgt.	Jan 1971 - Jan 1972
Sercey, James F. Master Sergeant, USAF (Ret)	TSgt, 79th TFS, then was transferred to the 20th OMS Yellow Section Yellow 2 as an Expediter	Jan 1971 - Sept 1974

Please give the following personnel a big UH welcome! Their contact information has been added to The Duty Roster as of August 2010:
Booth, Jerry Master Sergeant, USAF (Ret)	SSgt, 20th AMS (Auto Test Stations)	Oct 1972 - Sep 1976
Calmus, John "JC"	A1C, 20 FMS	Jan 1978 - Jan 1980
Clermont, Norman Master Sergeant, USAF (Ret)	T/Sgt, 66 FMS Hydraulic Shop	Jul 1966 - Aug 1968
Jackson, Eliott "Eli"	Sgt, 20th Security Police Sq, Reports and Analysis - Admin Clerk	1976 - 1979
Johnson, Brian "JC" Master Sergeant, USAF (Ret)	SSgt, 20th BHS. Worked at Material Control and the AGE Shop on the back side of the Flightline. Part time job cooking at the NCO and Officers Club.	May 1977 - Jun 1983
Kizer, Charles D. (Charlie) Chief Master Sergeant, USAF (Ret)	MSgt, 20th OMS Blue B Flight Chief 1972-1973 Senior Controller 20th Job Control (DCM) 1973-1976	Dec 1972 - Feb 1976
St. Pierre, Jay	A1C - Sgt, 20th SPS "D" Flight and "A" Flight, TNT, Complotter	Jan 1980 - Jan 1983

Please give the following personnel a big UH welcome! Their contact information has been added to The Duty Roster as of July 2010:
Britts, Lloyd	Sgt, 20th SPS	Jan 1973 - Jan 1975
Juslin, Donna	A1C, 20th FMS AGE/Subpool	Aug 1976 - Jul 1978
Kent-McGurty, Robert (Bob)	SSgt, 20th Medical Group	Jan 1981 - Aug 1983
Lavallee, Wayne	Sgt, 79th TFS 20th OMS Yellow B Flight Crew Chief 68-035	Jun 1971 - Sep 1973
Perdue, Twyla	SrA, 20th Medical Group	Mar 1981 - Jan 1984
Roberson, Richard "Robo"	SrA, 20th CRS/PMEL	May 1988 - Oct 1991
Scott, Douglas (Doug)	SSgt, 66th A&E Squadron in the camera section working on the VooDoo and RF4 camera systems	Sep 1966 - May 1969

Please give the following personnel a big UH welcome! Their contact information has been added to The Duty Roster as of June 2010:
Carpenter, Michael (Mike)	Sgt, 20 FMS. AAGE Sub-Pool Midnight Shift.	Apr 1975 - Apr 1977
De Roche, Leonard (Len) Lt. Colonel, USAF (Ret)	Captain, 55TFS	Jul 1971 - Sep 1977
Foster, Larry Master Sergeant, USAF (Ret)	TSgt, 20th FMS, Jet Engine Shop, Engine Conditioning	1977 - 1980
Gibertie, Anthony	A1C, 20th AMS, 20th CRS	Jun 1981 - Jun 1983
Hart, David (Dave)	A1C, 2130 Comm Sq - Offline Crypto, RAF Croughton	Jan 1962 - Jan 1966
Juslin, Donna	SrA, 20th FMS	Aug 1976 - Aug 1978
Rodgers, Donald (Jim) Senior Master Seargeant, USAF (Ret)	SMSgt, 79 AMU - Pro Super	Jul 1989 - Jul 1992

Please give the following personnel a big UH welcome! Their contact information has been added to The Duty Roster as of May 2010:
Bartochow, Joseph "Sarg"	S/Sgt, HQ 3918th ABGRu	Jul 1955 - Dec 1958
Jenkins, Marc "Cat" Master Sergeant, USAF (Ret)	A1C - SSgt, 520 AGS weapons loading section, 55th AMU weapons loading, 20CRS Weapons Standardization, 79th AMU weapons section deployment to Desert Storm, 55th Support.	Jul 1984 - Mar 1983
Parsons, Benny wife's e-mail	Sgt, 20th Field Maintenance Squadron	Oct 1970 - Oct 1972
Peeples, Delbert Master Sergeant, USAF (Ret)	SSgt,3918 Operation Squadron Comm Center	Sep 1955 - July 1958
Rumsey, Don "Rumz"	Sgt, 20th Supply Squadron	Apr 1984 - Apr 1987
Schneider, Arthur (Art)	S/Sgt, 3918 HQ and HQ Squadron	Jul 1954 - Jul 1956

Please give the following personnel a big UH welcome! Their contact information has been added to The Duty Roster as of March 2010:
Goodwin, Michael "Mikey"	SSgt, 20th Security Police Squadron (Law Enforcement Desk Sergeant)	1970 - 1972
Kreml, Roland Chief Master Sergeant, USAF (Ret)	CMSgt, 20FMS, Fabrication Branch Chief	Aug 1978 - Jun 1981
Louzon, Mark	A1C, 20th CRS Photo Shop	1988 - 1990
Nicholas, William (AF) "Nick" Senior Master Sergeant, USAF (Ret)	MSgt, 20th FMS (Father to William R. Nicholas)	Jul 1970 - Jul 1974
Nicholas, William R. "Nick" Master Sergeant, USAF (Ret)	SSgt, 20th BHS and 20th TRS (Son to William (AF) Nicholas)	Jul 1980 - Jul 1984
Polhamus, Joe "Pokey" Master Sergeant, USAF (Ret)	A1C, Security Police, Alpha Flight	Nov 1982 - Nov 1984
Winters, John	Sgt, 20 OMS, Yellow "A" Flight & Transit Maintenance	Mar 1973 - Mar 1977

March 13, 2010 My wife, Connie, and I went to visit the new facility of the Veterans Memorial Air Park at its new location at 3300 Ross Avenue, Fort Worth, Texas, and to check out the restoraton of the F-111 tail number UH 68-009 (Balls 9). We met the Director of Events, Dawn Golas, who showed us around the admin building where the staff meets in the Ready Room, and the other areas that are currently being finished out by the same volunteers that are restoring the aircraft. It was great to meet the Veterans who volunteer their time to work on this and the other projects underway at the Veterans Memorial Air Park! The recent move to their new, larger facility was time-consuming and was a lot of work, and in my opinion, well worth the effort. This is going to be a great place to have reunions and events! They opened the cockpit of "Balls 9" to let my wife, Connie, and I have a look inside. Until recently, no one had seen the inside of the cockpit as it had been sealed shut all this time. This, too, will be restored! Dawn Golas shared the vision of the Veterans Memorial Air Park and some the things planned for the new site, such as lighting for the planes at night for tours during evening hours. Also, there are plans to establish a program called "Adopt An Aircraft" so that you can donate funds toward your favorite restoration project! The current plans are to have a "soft" opening of the Veterans Memorial Air Park at its new location in July of this year, and I will find out more information to keep our UH community posted. Duane Park webmaster, raf-upper-heyford.org

March 7, 2010 "David and Duane, I wanted to take a moment and update both of you and your great web sites on the restoration of Balls 9. In October of 2008, we were successful in being able to reattach the wings and horizontal stabilizers to the aircraft. In January of 2009, we attached all of the leading and trailing edge articles to the aircraft's wing assemblies and panelled the entire top of the fuselage. In March of 2009, we attached the tail to the aircraft and prepared the aircraft for movement to our new facility at 3300 Ross Avenue, Fort Worth, Texas. With the move to our new location. We had to put the restoration of Balls 9 on hold. In February of 2010, we have renewed our efforts to restore Balls 9. With help from the Lockheed-Martin Retiree Group, the B-36 Peacemaker Museum, Associated Aircraft Services, and a few vets that flew and maintained Balls 9 at UH. We have successfully replaced all of the tires on the aircraft and are fabricating several panels that were destroyed during the salvage and demiling process at AMARC in 2001. Through the generosity of Chris Woodul (F-111 Capsule and Ejection Seat Restoration Guru) we have located and installed a new radome and are returning the cockpit to museum class order. We are still in need of after burner sections, a pitot tube, numerous fasteners for panels, and few hard to fabricate engine bay panels. I have attached a few pictures of the aircraft on the restoration pad at our new facility. DUANE, since you live here in the DFW-Area. We would be honored to have you stop by to visit our facility and check out the jet. We appreciate everything that the both of you are doing to spread the word about our restoration efforts. Cheers!" Jim Bloomberg

"My Dad, Col. Robert E. Hinnant (left), was with the 342nd Bomb Squadron, 97th Bomb Wing, for a number of years. He was in the Air Force from 1942 to 1970. Sadly, he passed away four years ago [2006]. Dad was stationed (TDY) in England in 1956 (April-June). He was the 342nd Bomb Squadron Commander, 97th Bomb Wing at that time. (B-47s)" Submitted by Rob Hinnant, son of Col. Robert E. Hinnant, 97th Bomb Wing.

"The only other photo I have of Dad in England appears below. On the back of the photo, when he writes it is "you," he's referring to my Dad." Submitted by Rob Hinnant, son of Col. Robert E. Hinnant, 97th Bomb Wing.

Submitted by Rob Hinnant, son of Col. Robert E. Hinnant, 97th Bomb Wing.

"Dad is on the far left, kneeling. By the way, and you may already know, the Aircraft Commander was always on the far left of photos, either standing or kneeling." Submitted by Rob Hinnant, son of Col. Robert E. Hinnant, 97th Bomb Wing.

Submitted by Terrence (Tery) Boyd, POL Specialist, Jan 1967 - Aug 1968.	Submitted by Terrence (Tery) Boyd, POL Specialist, Jan 1967 - Aug 1968.
Submitted by Terrence (Tery) Boyd, POL Specialist, Jan 1967 - Aug 1968.	Submitted by Terrence (Tery) Boyd, POL Specialist, Jan 1967 - Aug 1968.
Submitted by Terrence (Tery) Boyd, POL Specialist, Jan 1967 - Aug 1968.

Please give the following personnel a big UH welcome! Their contact information has been added to The Duty Roster as of February 2010:
Boyd, Terrence (Tery)	POL Specialist	Jan 1967 - Aug 1968
Clevenger, Jerry	Sgt, 20th TAC Hospital Emergency Room and Clinic. Also assigned to MASH unit deployed to NATO exercise Istanbul, Turkey 1973. Member of Sky Kings Judo Club 1972.	Nov 1971 - Apr 1974
Cogswell, Charles (Chuck) Master Sergeant, USAF (Ret)	SSgt, 3918 Air Base Squadron	Jun 1960 - Jun 1964
Cutolo, Joseph (Joe) Technical Sergeant, USAF (Ret)	A1C, 55TFS Avionics Specialist CNPA	May 1987 - Jun 1989
Dowling, Mark	Sgt, 20th CRS NDI Shop	Mar 1982 - Sep 1985
Downing, David Senior Master Sergeant, USAF (Ret)	Sgt, 2130th Comm Sq, Crypto Maint at Croughton	Aug 1965 - Sep 1968
Grimm, Michael (Mike)	A1C, 20th TFS, 520th AGS, 55th AMU, A Flight, Asst CC 68-004	Oct 1985 - Oct 1987
Hembree, Bill Master Sergeant, USAF (Ret)	MSgt, 1970-71 AMS Lt. Col George Spires Commander 1972-73 FMS Col. James M Dunn Sq. Commander 1973-74 BHS Col. Jude Mc Namara Base Co.	Jun 1970 - Jun 1974
Kane, Greg	SSgt, Base Weather, Det. 17, 16 WX SQ.	1972 - 1976
Kent, Warren	A1C, 2168th Comm Squadron	1960 - 1963
McFeeley, Michael	Amn - SSgt, 20th SPS	Dec 1977 - Feb 1981
Powell, Jack	SrA, 20th Supply Squadron pick up and delivery, night, 2nd shift.	Jan 1976 - Dec 1977

UH Buckingham home. Winter 1984 or 1985. Submitted by Steven Kates, 2130 Communications Squadron, Dec 1982 - Dec 1986.	Submitted by Steven Kates, 2130 Communications Squadron, Dec 1982 - Dec 1986.
Submitted by Steven Kates, 2130 Communications Squadron, Dec 1982 - Dec 1986.	Submitted by Steven Kates, 2130 Communications Squadron, Dec 1982 - Dec 1986.
Submitted by Steven Kates, 2130 Communications Squadron, Dec 1982 - Dec 1986.	USAFE Slowpitch Softball Champs. "2168th Communications Sq Slowpitch softball team. We won the USAFE Communications Squadrons annual softball tournament that day at RAF Sculthorpe, England can’t remember exact time frame probably 84-85." Submitted by Steven Kates, 2130 Communications Squadron, Dec 1982 - Dec 1986.
Submitted by Steven Kates, 2130 Communications Squadron, Dec 1982 - Dec 1986.

On the Octopussy set, circa 1982. Submitted by Darren Wheeler, 2168th Comm. Squadron, RAF Croughton, June 1981 - June 1983.
Sky King 12-03-1982 (front). Submitted by Darren Wheeler, 2168th Comm. Squadron, RAF Croughton, June 1981 - June 1983.	Sky King 12-03-1982 (back). Submitted by Darren Wheeler , 2168th Comm. Squadron, RAF Croughton, June 1981 - June 1983.

TO: 20TH F.W.A. MEMBERS WHO SERVED AT UPPER HEYFORD 1/2/10 I’m sending out this e-mail in an effort to find more members for the Association. I know that many of you have heard this message before. I don’t want to be boring, but the reality of our situation is this, we need to add to our member list. If we don’t, the Association will shrink in size and in due course, cease to exist. The only significant source for new members are those who served in the 20th Fighter Wing at Upper Heyford. Reunions are our primary focus and those who attend are there because their friends will be there. It is you who have the information (e-mail or mailing address) in order to make contact with your Upper Heyford friends. I would suggest that you can use my letter by forwarding it to those who are in your address book. This might start a chain-linking process that will get the word to other old friends. Ask them to join now as a new member. It only costs $20 to join and they will get all the information on the 2011 San Antonio Reunion from the newsletters they will receive. They can join by bringing up our web site, (20fwa.org) click on “membership” and follow the instructions. Besides getting together with old friends, San Antonio is a great place to visit. They will be glad they decided to attend. As I said, this request for recruiting new members isn’t new and we appreciate the efforts that have been made in the past. This time we’ve decided to add an incentive to your recruiting efforts. For every 5 new members that you recruit, who join and attend the San Antonio reunion, the Association will pay for one night of your hotel bill at the reunion. When new members join, in filling out the registration information, they will be asked the name of the member who recruited them. In that way, we can determine credit for new member recruiting. I do have one more item to bring up. My term as President will be over as of the San Antonio Reunion. The person that replaces me should be from the Upper Heyford era. If any of you feel that you would be interested to be the next President, please let me know. There is some work involved, but nothing that can’t be handled. You will feel good about carrying on the history and traditions of the 20th Fighter Wing. See you in San Antonio John Peebles, President L/Col, USAF, Retired 7462 Twin Lakes Dr. Morrow, OH 45152 phone: 513-899-2086 e-mail:jfpeebles@earthlink.net

"I came across your website doing some research for a USAF historical project I'm working on. I was stationed at RAF Croughton at the end of RAF Heyford's last days. Heyford was our support base, commissary, BX etc, etc. When it closed it was as though our base was closing. At least I managed toget one of Ronald Wong's signature farewell prints. Long story short, I'm now back in country at RAF Alconbury. We are renovating the combined club that used to be the officer's club. ALL OVER the ceiling and oak timbers were hundreds of decals. Some decals were left by Heyford squadron members and project engineers (like the PAVE TACK pod). These were all planned on being sanded over and forgotten. I got word and managed to rescue 290 of them. I've attached them to photo paper and scanned them into electronic files. Would you be interested in the ones related to RAF Heyford as memorabilia? Phill Allen MSgt, USAF RAF Alconbury
Submitted by Phill Allen.	Submitted by Phill Allen.
Submitted by Phill Allen.	Submitted by Phill Allen.
Submitted by Phill Allen.	Submitted by Phill Allen.
Submitted by Phill Allen.	Submitted by Phill Allen.
Submitted by Phill Allen.	Submitted by Phill Allen.
Submitted by Phill Allen.	Submitted by Phill Allen.
Submitted by Phill Allen.

Please join me in giving these personnel a big UH welcome! Their contact information is being added on the UH Duty Roster as of January 2010:
Borgkvist, Thomas	Sgt, 66th Air Police Squadron - Security Police Squadron under TSgt DelVeccio	Oct 1966 - Aug 1969
Clark, Vinssen "Vins" Master Sergeant, USAF (Ret)	Sgt, 20 AMS Avionics AGE (test station maintenance)	Jan 1977 - Jan 1979
Johnson, Rick Lt. Colonel, USAF (Ret) 1993	Major, 79TFS, IWSO, Flt Cmdr, Assist Ops Officer	Feb 1982 - Jul 1984
Johnson, Steven	Amn - A1C, 2130 Communication Group, SCSRR (HF Reciver Site) @ RAF Croughton	May 1992 - Jan 1994
McQuade, James "Bud"	Sgt, 20th Security Police Squadron, Law Enforcement "C" Flight	Jan 1974 - Jun 1975
Pipito, Richard	Sgt, 66 CES, 20 CES	Feb 1970 - Aug 1972
Walters, Matthew "Wally" Technical Sergeant, USAF (Ret)	SrA, 79th AMU, Alpha Flight, Crew Chief	1988 - 1991

Please join me in giving these personnel a big UH welcome! Their contact information is being added on the UH Duty Roster as of December 2009:
Anderson, Dennis	66 FMS AGE Shop Mechanic	Oct 1966 - Oct 1969
Bitela, Marcos "YoDa"	A1C - Sgt, 20th TFW Civil Engineering Squadron Fire Dept. Fire Protection Specialist (57130) Crash Fire/Rescue#1	Jun 1988 - Sep 1991
Brooks, Leroy "the Black Professor"	20th SPS, worked as a Junion Airman Advisor under CMSgt James Bently and Base Commander James Dunn.	Sep 1973 - Jul 1975
Crawford, Tom "TC"	Amn, 7320th SPS, 20th SPS	Feb 1988 - Feb 1990
Edmond, Oran "Opie"	A1C, 2168th Comm Sqdn	Jan 1987 - Jan 1990
Frost, Tim "Frosty"	1Lt, 42 Electronic Combat Squadron	May 1985 - May 1987
Metheney, Larry POB 668 Craigsville, WV 26205	SSgt, 526 FIS	1968 - 1971
Piszko, Dennis	Sgt, 20th Supply Squadron Played football 69-71 Member of the first ever Champion Team	Mar 1969 - Mar 1973

My sincere thanks to Kim Billingham, of Buckinghamshire, England, for her kind and generous gift of support on behalf of Jim and Gail Seymour, 3918th Air Base Sq/3918th Transportation Sq, 1959 - 1963, to help maintain the RAF Upper Heyford Memorial Web Site. Kim's donation helps to ensure that our current and future web site users continue to find their RAF Upper Heyford friends.

Airfields & Aviation Memorials This is a web site "...dedicated to Airfields & Aviation Memorials". Coutesy of Richard E. Flagg. http://airfields.fotopic.net/upperheyford

Here is some nice UH F-111 video footage found on YouTube. It's mostly UH F-111's but starts and ends with Lakenheath birds. (If you can't see the image, you may need to allow ActiveX controls to run on your web browser). Or, just Click here. to open the link to this video on YouTube. Enjoy!

Please join me in giving these personnel a big UH welcome! Their contact information is being added on the UH Duty Roster as of November 2009:
Allen, Kevin "Rim"	Captain, 79TFS	1988 - 1991
Boswell, Bobby "BOZ" Technical Sergeant, USAF (Ret)	SSgt, 20th FMS, Egress Shop	Sep 1978 - Jun 1984
Brown, Charles (Charlie)	SSgt, 17th TRS 66TH TRW Crew Chief, RF-101-Cs	Jun 1967 - Feb 1970
Ensign, Walter "buzz"	Sgt, 20th SPS	Jun 1970 - Jul 1973
Gaines, Michelle Technical Sergeant, USAF (Ret)	A1C, 20th Supply Squadron MEAS, MICAP	1990 - 1993
Hockett, Stan Technical Sergeant, USAF (Ret)	A1C, 20th TFW/SC - base mainframe computer operations shop	Jan 1978 - Jan 1980
Kronenfeld, Alan	A1C, 520 AGS	1982 - 1983
McAnallen, Timothy "Mac"	Sgt, 20th OMS Yellow - A Flight Crew Chief 68-005 (Balls 5)	1974 - 1976
Pendergast, Dion	20th CES (Fire Department) at Upper Heyford	Jan 1990 - Oct 1992

20th Fighter Wing Historian Seeks F-111 Nose Art Hi, I'm now the 20 FW's Historian at Shaw AFB, SC. I'm working on getting one of our few (very few) remaining 111s to Shaw for a static display. I'm looking for photos of the following Nose Art to help with the selection process. Please help if you can. 68-0005 "Born in the USA" 68-0006 "Free Bird" 68-0013 "Excalibur" 68-0015 "Ozone Ranger" 68-0034 "Drunken Buzzard" 68-0039 "The Baghdad Express 68-0049 "Grim Reaper" 68-0062 "Land Shark" Art Sevigny 77th TFS 1980-1987. Arthur E. Sevigny Civ Historian 20 FW/HO DSN: 965-1952 Comm: (803) 895-1952

SPAM & SCAM ALERT! "Duane, Just to let you know my e-mail account got scammed and I am no longer able to use it. I have been trying to get in to it to no avail. You will probably get an e-mail to send money to [location omitted] and I am asking you to ignore it. The message says that I am stuck in [location omitted] with no money, and that my wallet was lost or stolen, and I am asking that you wire me money. Don't do it." Webmaster's note: I did, in fact, recieve such an e-mail with this individual's name and e-mail address on it.

Upper Heyford latest 10/04/09 Dear Duane I cannot remember when I last gave you an update on the redevelopment of the base? A public inquiry into an application by the owners started in October 2008 and with breaks ended in March 2009. The Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government has the inquiry inspector's report and has written to those who participated in the inquiry (including us - The Oxford Trust for Contemporary History) asking some detailed questions about conditions to be imposed were permission to be granted with disclaimers that the Sec of State has not yet decided whether or not to grant permission. Briefly, the proposals would keep the military infrastructure intact but would some new housing to the north of Camp Road. Our objection was to the use of all the Hardened Aircraft Shelters for storage making the site into a freight depot that would spoil the Cold War landscape for any appreciation by visitors. An hours of operation condition could allow uninterrupted public access and storage uses but prevent light and heavy goods movements during the period of 9am to 5pm. The car storage is currently probably the only commercially viable use at the site and is clearly inappropriate in the long term but could possibly be allowed to continue in the short term while feasibility studies are carried out on the potential of the heritage site. The owners want to limit access to 4 days per month. Pity those ex-Heyfordians who visit from the US on the 'wrong' day. This is obviously inadequate for a site of world heritage significance. Any visitors to your web site who would like to see a copy of the decision on the future of the base (to be issued in January 2010) can ask for a copy from pcc@communities.gsi.gov.uk quoting reference UPPER HEYFORD APPEAL no. APP/C3105/A/08/2080594. I would be grateful if you could put this on the site in a suitable place. Second request: I have taken several groups round the base including staff from the Imperial War Museum. There is some dispute about what the 'target map' in the Battle Command Centre looked like? Much of it was scratched from the wall when the USAF departed as if the targets were marked on the map itself. However, there are clips that suggest there was a perspex overlay that is likely to have the most sensitive information? Can you find somebody who might clarify this and possibly help in its reconstruction? Keep up the good work (in trying circumstances) Daniel Scharf

Back In The Saddle After many weeks of being without internet access, and, working long, long hours, I am pleased to announce that I am once again able to continue updating the web site. I have more than a year's worth of catching up to do with posting photos and (as many of you know) I am way, way behind on bringing the Duty Roster up to date. And, I owe a big "Thank you" to Earl Clark for his donation to help keep the web site alive. Be assured I am doing the best I can under my present circumstances. I am opting to spend this weekend in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, where I have been employed during the past year. I normally drive 200+ miles home every Friday afternoon to rejoin my family in Plano, Texas. My wife was able to visit me here in OKC last weekend to do some sight-seeing along historic Route 66. This weekend, however, is being set aside to catch up with my web site behind-ness (there's probably a better way to say that, I'm sure). Thank you all for your patience. Together we will get through this. Your UH Web Guy, Duane Park

Please join me in giving these personnel a big UH welcome! Their contact information is being added on the UH Duty Roster as of October 2009:
Barnes, Rex Master Sergeant, USAF (Ret)	MSgt, 66th Transportation Squadron	Sep 1966 - Oct 1968
Birdsall-Daszewski, Patricia	A1C, 20th FMS AGE [Main Hangar & Subpool]	May 1975 - Sep 1977
Bonner Jr., Donald	SSgt, 20 EMS AGE	Jan 1984 - Jul 1991
Connell, Gary	Sgt, 66th Security Police Squadron	May 1967 May 1970
Dellenbach, Gary Lee	A2C, Supply Squadron, POL	Dec 1959 - Apr 1964
Hambleton, Orris Lt. Colonel, USAF (Ret)	1st Lt - Capt, 79TFS WSO	Nov 1975 - Oct 1979
Pershing, Mike "Trout"	A1C, 77 FS Life Support - Until Squadron Closure 55 FS Life Support - Until departure	Aug 1991 - Sep 1993
Sloan, Charles "Chuck" Major, USAF (Ret)	TSgt, 520th AGS Weapons Loading (3 Bay)	Feb 1983 - Jul 1985
Vaznis, David	Sgt, 20th Combat Support Group - CBPO	Aug 1969 - Dec 1972

"I was a SSgt assigned to the 20 AMS WCIN Shop. I had the pleasure of being a member of the 20TFW team that went to the 1977 RAF Strike Command Tactical Bomb Comp at RAF Lossiemouth. Attached is a photo of the 20 AMS team members that I had taken at Lossiemouth." Front(L to R): Jim Mathis - WCIN, Rick Vlymen - WCIN, Jerry Popovich - CNPA. Back(L to R): Dave Andrea - AFIS, Doug Stiegerwald - WCIN, Jack Omohundro - WCIN, ?=CNPA, ?, Mitch Marichal - AFCS. Submitted by Richmond Vlymen, MSgt (Ret.)

Circa 1976 SrA Randy Gibbs deploys "SWAT" fashion from the back of SP van while Sgt Jack Glasser observes. Submitted by Randy "Beagle" Gibbs, 20th SPS/L.E., Sep 1975 - Aug 1977.
Sending friends home the Right way Submitted by Randy "Beagle" Gibbs, 20th SPS/L.E., Sep 1975 - Aug 1977.	Another going away party "This time "D" Flight Security and L.E. troops say goodbye to Sgts Jack Glasser and Sgt Mike Bouchie as they prepare to head home for ETS." Submitted by Randy "Beagle" Gibbs, 20th SPS/L.E., Sep 1975 - Aug 1977.

"Hello I was there when the Sky Kings won the title from the Rockets in 1973. Joe Hurry was my favorite player he was relentless. He was a real football player who grew-up with and played with Hall of Fame players, Warren Moon of the Houston Oilers, Sidney Hicks of the Detroit Lions, Charles Dejarrnet of the Los Angeles Rams, and Rod Martin of the Los Angeles Raiders. Instead of going to USC where he could have been a pro-prospect he enlisted during a time of war to serve his country. After meeting with him and explained to me all the mistakes, that good men die in every war, "I did it because I loved my country," He said. After leaving the service he was offered a chance to play for the San Diego Chargers, but an injury ended his football career. So I saved this paper to show all the fans at Upper Heyford past, present, and future that football is an American sport played by Americans. He went on to lead the Sky Kings to a second Championship the following year (back2back) as a Corner Back. I lost touch with him, but he told me his fans were his true only team mates, and he loves them all. He does visit the website from time to time? A Sgt. from Bitburge" Submitted by

20th Medical Group Outing - The Madrigal Ball 1993 "The picture is of many hospital staff and spouses taken in front of the ED and ambulance bay. The Madrigal Ball was held in Spring 1993. I am second from right with my wife Trish in the grey gown and headpiece." Submitted by David S. Legarth

Please join me in welcoming these personnel joining our online UH community by placing their contact information on the Duty Roster, added in August 2009:
Biskobing, Stacy	A1C, 20 CRS Avionics, Automatics	Jul 1985 - Jul 1987
Bump, David "Thunder" Colonel, USAF (Ret)	Lt. Col, 79th TFS DO staff, 20th TFW	May 1976 - May 1981
Gondek, Richard	Sgt, 20th CRS Fuel Cell	Jul 1985 - Jul 1989
Grove, George Senior Master Sergeant, USAF (Ret)	SSgt, 20th Supply Squadron	Jan 1969 - Apr 1973
Limehouse, Kenneth "House"	SSgt, 20th EMS (AMMO)	Sep 1982 - Sep 1990
McComack, James "Jimmy Mac" Lt. Colonel, USAF (Ret)	Captain, 55 TFS 20 TFW	Dec 1984 - Jun 1988
Olszowy, Donald	A1C, 20 th Security Police Squadron	Aug 1973 - Aug 1975
O'Neal, Michael	Sgt, 20th FMS	Jan 1980 - Jan 1985
Spears, Ken	SrA, 20 CRS Avionics, ECM	Oct 1984 - Jul 1987
Thomsen, Max Senior Master Seargeant, USAF (Ret)	MSgt, 20th TAC USAF Hospital, NCOIC Medical Supply	Jun 1976 - Jun 1980
Wood, Michael	A1C, AFCS Teletype Maintenance	1969 - 1971
Williams, Glenn Master Sergeant, USAF (Ret)	SSgt, 20 EMS R&R Shop	May 1983 - May 1986

Guy A. (Tony) Smith "I found this one taken at UH on 14 May 1965. This was taken after all the aircraft had left UH and we were no longer part of SAC. We were part of USAFE ,7514th Combat Support Squadron. I left UH and the Air Force in June 1966."

Col. Randall J. Richert, USAF 1st Lt-Capt, 620th SPS and the 20th SPS, Shift Commander of B and D flights as well as Exec for Lt Col Russ Daisley, the 20th SFG CC. Oct 1989 - Aug 1991.

Please join me in welcoming these personnel joining our online UH community by placing their contact information on the Duty Roster, added in July 2009 :
Balousek, Richard (Rich) "Boo"	20th SPS	Feb 1974 - Apr 1975
Cook, Darrell	A/1C, 79th TFS Crew Chief F-100	1960 - 1963
Harris, William (Dave)	A1C, 66 FMS (Phase Docks Base Flt.)	Jun 1967 - Jul 1968
Jordan, Thomas (Tom)	A1C, 20th Supply Squadron	Sep 1975 - Sep 1977
Klein Sr., Stanley J. (Stan) Chief Master Sergeant, First Sergeant, USAF (RET)	SMSgt-CMSgt - F/Sgt, 20 EMS	Jun 1981 - Jun 1987
Kwiatkowski, Ron "Ski"	SSgt, 20th FMS	Feb 1969 - Mar 1973
Newby, Thomas Master Sergeant, USAF (Ret)	A1C, 20th Services Squadron	Apr 1980 - Jun 1982
Peepers, Lawrence (Larry)	A1C, 20th Field Maintenance Squadron	Apr 1981 - Apr 1983
Pehrson, Chris "Hack"	1 Lt., 42nd Electronic Combat Squadron	May 1989 - Aug 1991
Raines, Don	Sgt, 20th SPS, "B" Flt.	Jun 1975 - Dec 1977
Salisbury, Robert A. (Bob)	Sgt, 320 MMS Weapons Loading and Gun Shop	1971 - 1973
Short, Debra	Sgt, 20th Base HQ Squadron Computer Operations	Oct 1978 - Oct 1981
Short, Overt H. (Huston) Senior Master Sergeant, USAF (Ret)	A1C - SSgt, 3918th HQ Squadron Finance Office	Oct 1952 - Oct 1955
Short, Thomas "Jeff"	Sgt, 20th Base HQ Squadron Accounting & Finance Travel Pay	Oct 1978 - Oct 1981
Waikel, Rodney	Sgt, 42nd ECS / Flightline Hydraulic Troop	Mar 1986 - Mar 1988
Wiles, Robert (Bob) Chief Master Sergeant, USAF (Ret)	A1C-TSgt, 7320th SPS A Flt, QC, Flight Chief "Children of the Corn"	Feb 1980 - Feb 1989

Fire Station Dedication 1984 I was stationed at UH from 81-85 then deployed back there during the first Gulf war. I found some pictures of the fire station dedication from 1984 - Included in the first pic is Col Dale Thompson 20th TFW/CC and CMSGT Ed Doughty Wing Fire Chief, The Lt Col is Howard Selheimer Base Civil Engineer, the other CMSgt is Keith Moser HQ USAFE Fire Protection. I do not recall who the other Col is. Submitted by David A. Zentmayer,20th CES/DEF - Fire Department, Jan 1981 - Jan 1985.

Submitted by John Hurst, 2130th Communications Squadron.

Col. Alan R. Metzler Shift Commander, 20th Security Police Squadron, 20th Fighter Wing, RAF Upper Heyford, United Kingdom, Jul 1989 – Jun 1992. Source: www.defenselink.mil Submitted by Duane Park, 20th SPS, "C" Flight, Nov 1976 - Nov 1978.

"Kathy, I have your jacket!" I found this jacket at auction on www.ebay.com in 2006 and thought it would be nice to keep it in the UH family, so to speak. The front of the jacket has KATHY embroidered on it, and the back has some amazing embriodery artwork and "AGE RANGER". Submitted by Duane Park, 20th SPS, 1976 - 1978.

1978 R.A.F. Upper Heyford Sky Kings fastpitch softball team Top row, left to right: Tom “Puppy” Even, John Carlson, Bob Madinger, Robert “Boog” Powell, Jim Donavon, Randy Davenport, Ron Schaffer, and Jim Volz. Bottom row, left to right: Rick Shilliam, “Captain” Bob Larson, Rick Reder, Ken Mitchell, Steve Salzman, Gary Eckland, Emmit ?, “Coach” Al Cielich. Submitted by Rick Shilliam, 20th AMS, 1977-1980.

1978 R.A.F. Upper Heyford Little League Top row, left to right: Coach SrA Rick Shilliam, Troy & Ricky Brown, Kerry(?) Oshatzer, Brad Dormady, Kelly(?) Oshatzer, Pat Looper, Carl Miller, Antoine Sutton, Geoff Pickens, and Coach SrA Chuck Van Horn. Bottom row, left to right: Richard Mokoski, Craig Johnson, Willie Pasciezni, Doug Coleman, and Diana Long. Submitted by Rick Shilliam, 20th AMS, 1977-1980.

Please join me in welcoming these personnel joining our online UH community by placing their contact information on the Duty Roster, added in June 2009 :
Diognardi, Greg "Dio"	Sgt, 20TFW 79th AMU	Nov 1987 - May 1991
Hurst, John W., Jr. Chief Master Sergeant, USAF (Ret)	SMSgt, 2130th Communications Squadron	-
Kyger, Kevin "K Squared" Colonel, USAF (Ret)	2nd Lt - Capt, 79 TFS	1981 - 1984
Lehrman, Leo "Bud" Senior Master Sergeant, USAF (Ret)	SMSgt, 17th Tactical Recon Squadron	Apr 1966 - Dec 1969
Pelissero, Pete Master Sergeant, USAF (Ret)	SrA - SSgt, 20th SPS - CSC Controller	Aug 1982 - Jul 1985
Robitaille, Donald (Don)	Sgt, 66th Security Police Squadron	Oct 1966 - Oct 1969
Shilliam, Rick	SrA, 20th AMS	1977 - 1980
Trefz, Tim	Sgt, 620th SPS	1988 - 1981

Many thanks to Brian "Zowie" Cleary, for his many gifts of support to help maintain the RAF Upper Heyford Memorial Web Site! Brian served at RAF Upper Heyford in the 20th Supply Squadron from December 1983 to June 1987. Click here to see the web page dedicated to the 20th and other Supply Squadrons at RAF Upper Heyford! Supply Squadrons

I played baseball on THE SKY KINGS Team 1958 pitching and shipped to Chelveston were I also played. I'm submitting pictures of me and also my catcher Sgt. Gilmore who received the coat of arms from the city of CORBY, ENGLAND when playing for Chelveston. Also a picture of my hut during that time on Chelveston. Submitted by Frank Kekes.

My sincere thanks to USMC Lance Corporal Jacob Park, for his generous and unexpected gift of a dual-core laptop to help his dad maintain the www.raf-upper-heyford.org web site! Lance Cpl. Park (Jacob) is at home on 32 days leave after his MOS training, spending time with family and friends until he ships out June 10th on his first assignment to Okinawa, Japan. This tour of duty is expected to be for 2 years at Camp Kinser, but at a moments notice, US Marines can be deployed anywhere on the face of the planet within 24 hours or less.

Thank you so much to Richard & Elaine DeMunbrun for their gifts of support to help maintain and keep www.raf-upper-heyford.org online! Richard DeMunbrun was stationed at RAF Upper Heyford in 1952 with the 97th Air Refueling Squadron of the 97th Bomb Wing, which was deployed at Upper Heyford, England, from 15 March 1952 to 11 June 1952. To learn more about the 97th Air Refueling Squadron, click on this link to the Air Force Historical Research Agency web site. 97th Air Refueling Squadron

Please join me in welcoming these personnel joining our online UH community by placing their contact information on the Duty Roster, added in May 2009 :
Alves, William (Bill) Chief Master Sergeant, USAF (Ret)	CMSgt, 20 Combat Support Group Base Administration	Jun 1982 - Sep 1986
Behan, Michael (Mick) Master Sergeant, USAF (Ret)	Sgt - SSgt, 55th TFS, 77th TFS, 20th TFW	Jan 1985 - Feb 1989
Bittick, Paul	Sgt, 20th TFW, Information Office, Editor, The Vanguard	Jan 1972 - Oct 1973
Gotts, Harold (Harry)	Sgt, 66th CES Crash Crew	1966 - 1970
Hilliard, Randy Technical Sergeant, USAF (Ret)	SSgt, 620th SPS 1988 5,000 UK Track & Field Champion 1989 5,000 & 10,000 Silver Medal Track & Field, UK	Jan 1987 - Jan 1990
Murray, Thomas (Tom)	SSgt - TSgt, 520 AGS (Specialists), 20TFW/QA, 42nd AMU (EF-111)	Aug 1982 - Jul 1990
Sherman, Richard	Captain, Hospital, Dental, Pediatric Dentist	Jul 1975 - June 1977
Wilson, Kevin	AB - Sgt, 7320th and 620th SPS	Aug 1987 - Mar 1991
Wyman-Young, Karen "Katy"	SSgt, 20 EMS (AGE Shop), DCM Admin Staff, 20 CRS (Avionics Branch), 20 CPTS (Orderly Room)	Jan 1986 - Nov 1990

A big Thank you! to James Coey for his gift of support to help maintain and keep www.raf-upper-heyford.org online. James was stationed at RAF Upper Heyford from 1978 - 1981 in the 20th Security Police Squadron on "D" Flight. Click here to see the web page dedicated to the 20th SPS and other Air Police / Security Police Squadrons at RAF Upper Heyford... APS/SPS (opens a new window).

A big Thank you! to Ellis Sharadin, LtCol (Ret), for his gift of support to help maintain and keep www.raf-upper-heyford.org online. Ellis was stationed at RAF Upper Heyford in the 55th Tactical Fighter Squadron from 1 July 1979 - 30 June 1982, and The 55h Fighter Squadron from April 1990 to November 1991 . Click here to see the web page dedicated to the 55th Tactical Fighter / 55th Fighter Squadron at RAF Upper Heyford... 55th Tactical Fighter Squadron / 55th Fighter Squadron (opens a new window).

Please join me in welcoming these personnel joining our online UH community by placing their contact information on the Duty Roster, added in April 2009:
Albright, Richard Master Sergeant, USAF (Ret)	Sgt, 20th MMS/Gun Services	1978 - 1981
Brantingham, Peter (Pete)	A1C, 20 SPS	Jan 1978 - Jan 1980
Coey, James Master Sergeant, USAF (Ret)	SSgt, 20th Security Police Squadron / D Flight SPQC	1978 - 1981
Imperial, Rylander George (George)	A1C - Sgt, 20 AMS Autopilot/instruments	Aug 1974 - Apr 1977
Labreque, Richard "The Q"	Sgt, 17th TRS; Acft. Maint. Spec.; Crew Chief RF-101 & RF-4C (68-570)	1968 - 1970
Nordin, Joe Master Sergeant, USAF (Ret)	Sgt, 20th Supply Squadron	Nov 1974 - Jun 1976
Payne, Haskin Master Sergeant, USAF (Ret)	MSgt, 20th SPS	May 1980 - Oct 1982

My sincere thanks to Bob Cleavland for his gift of support to help maintain and keep www.raf-upper-heyford.org online. Bob was stationed at RAF Upper Heyford from March 1976 to March 1978 in the 20th Security Police Squadron on "C" Flight. Click here to see the web page dedicated to the 20th SPS and other Air Police / Security Police Squadrons at RAF Upper Heyford... APS/SPS (opens a new window).

Please join me in welcoming these personnel joining our online UH community by placing their contact information on the Duty Roster, added in March 2009:
Daw, Richard "Dawg"	A1C, 20th FMS Egress Shop 20th EMS Egress Shop	May 1981 - May 1983
DePue, Harold Chief Master Sergeant, USAF (Ret)	Sgt, 66 Field Maintenance Squadron	Sep 1966 - Apr 1970
Gruetzmacher, Larry	Sgt, 20th SPS	May 1967 - May 1971
Guler, Todd Master Sergeant, USAF (Ret)	TSgt, 77th Fighter Squadron Pneudraulics Technician NCOIC Phase Element	Sep 1988 - Dec 1993
Lynn, Wendy	AB - SRA, 620th Communications Squadron (UH) and 2130 Communications Group (Croughton)	Apr 1990 - Jun 1993
Rogers, James "Rog"	A1C, 20th FMS AGE Shop	Jan 1976 - Jan 1978
Santore, Larry	66 CES Fire Department/ Crash Rescue Alarm Room Sgt. for the year 1970	Nov 1967 - Sep 1970
Vlymen, Richmond (Rick) Master Sergeant, USAF (Ret)	SSgt, 20 AMS WCIN Shop	Oct 1976 - Oct 1978
Williams, James (Jim) Technical Sergeant, USAF (Ret)	SrA, 20th OMS Phase Docks (which became the 20th EMS)	May 1981 - May 1984

My sincere thanks go to Jeffrey (Jeff) "Duck" Arnold for his gift of support to help maintain and keep www.raf-upper-heyford.org online. Jeff "Duck" Arnold was stationed at RAF Upper Heyford from July 1967 to Feb 1970 as a Sergeant in the 66 A&E and 66 AMS. Jeff has provided some great photos for the 66th A&E and 66th AMS Squadron. Click here to see more... 66th A&E / 66th AMS (opens a new window).

February 2009

Some Heyford memorabilia you may be interested in seeing. I found my old jacket I bought in 1988. I've only worn it once, actually, and it's in brand new condition. I thought you might like to see the embroidery on it. Submitted by John Geruntino, 20th SPS, Law Enforcement "D" Flight, Nov 1986 - Feb 1991.

RF-101C, tail number 60202. Submitted by Joseph W. Brown, Jr.	RF-101C, 17 TRS. Submitted by Joseph W. Brown, Jr.
Royal Flush. Submitted by Joseph W. Brown, Jr.	Royal Flush. Submitted by Joseph W. Brown, Jr.
Royal Flush. Submitted by Joseph W. Brown, Jr.	Royal Flush. Submitted by Joseph W. Brown, Jr.
Royal Flush. Submitted by Joseph W. Brown, Jr.	Royal Flush. Submitted by Joseph W. Brown, Jr.
Four RF-101C aircraft of the 17th TRS. Submitted by Joseph W. Brown, Jr.	66 TRW, RF-101C, tail number 56-0097. Submitted by Joseph W. Brown, Jr.
First RF-4C at UH. Submitted by Joseph W. Brown, Jr.	RF-4C at UH. Submitted by Joseph W. Brown, Jr.
RF-101. Submitted by Joseph W. Brown, Jr.	RF-101C at UH, 1969. Submitted by Joseph W. Brown, Jr.
RAF Upper Heyford, 1969. Submitted by Joseph W. Brown, Jr.	17 TRS, March 1969. Submitted by Joseph W. Brown, Jr.
NATO Open Day, UH. Submitted by Joseph W. Brown, Jr.	Base Housing. Submitted by Joseph W. Brown, Jr.

Please join me in welcoming these personnel joining our online UH community by placing their contact information on the Duty Roster, added in February 2009:
Jarchow, Dennis Master Sergeant, USAF (Ret)	MSgt, 20th Equipment Maintenance Squadron unit training safety disaster preparedness	Jun 1978 - Jul 1984
Jarchow, Wendy Master Sergeant, USAF (Ret)	Sgt, 3918 CAMS assigned to reciprocating engine shop C-54's	Jul 1962 - Mar 1965
Neuroth, Jonn Master Sergeant, USAF (Ret)	Sgt, 66 Air Police / Security Police	Sep 1966 - Sep 1968
Putnam, Greg	Sgt, 20th SPS-LE, C Flight	Jun 1974 - Jun 1976
Shores, Jerry	A1C, 79 TFS, Bravo Flight. Crew Chief 68-062 (also did some of the nose art for our flight)	1987 - 1989
Stark, Alan	A1/C, First Aviation Field Depot Squadron	May 1952 - Jul 1954

I wish to express my sincere thanks to Al Trzeciak for his on-going gifts of support to help keep www.raf-upper-heyford.org online. Al Trzeciak was stationed at RAF Upper Heyford from October 1955 to December 1956 as a Private First Class in the US Army, assigned to the 4th AAA Batallion, Headquarters Battery, 32nd Brigade. Al has provided some great photos of what RAF Upper Heyford was like in the mid-1950's... B-47 aircraft, barracks life, a 75 MM Radar Controlled Anti-Aircraft Gun, and more! Click here... 4th A.A.A. (opens a new window).

Me and Dave in Turkey, 1989. Submitted by Jose L Mejia, 520 AGS 55 FS, Feb 1988 - Mar 1990.	55th AMU Airman of the month. Submitted by Jose L Mejia, 520 AGS 55 FS, Feb 1988 - Mar 1990.
RAF Upper Heyford, 1989. Submitted by Jose L Mejia, 520 AGS 55 FS, Feb 1988 - Mar 1990.	RAF Upper Heyford, 1989. Submitted by Jose L Mejia, 520 AGS 55 FS, Feb 1988 - Mar 1990.
Church - 1989. Submitted by Jose L Mejia, 520 AGS 55 FS, Feb 1988 - Mar 1990.
Dorm life, 1989. Submitted by Jose L Mejia, 520 AGS 55 FS, Feb 1988 - Mar 1990.	Coworkers - 1989. Submitted by Jose L Mejia, 520 AGS 55 FS, Feb 1988 - Mar 1990.

January 2009

My sincere thanks to Jim and Gail Seymour for their many gifts of support to help maintain the RAF Upper Heyford Memorial Web Site. Jim and Gail have supported this web site's efforts for many years now. Jim Seymour, Jr. was assigned to the 3918th Air Base Squadron (SAC), 3918th Transportation Squadron (SAC) at RAF Upper Heyford from 1959 to 1963, and was a member of The Heyford Minutemen Precision Drill Team Guide-On Bearer. Click the following link to see the web page for The 3918th Motor Vehicle Squadron: 3918th MVS

The cover of the Guardian, Vol 2, No 19, May 1986. Submitted by Steven Golston, pictured on the right, 20th Security Police Squadron.

Please join me in welcoming these personnel joining our online UH community by placing their contact information on the Duty Roster for the month of January 2009:
Angel, William (Chris)	A1C, 20th SPS	Jan 1991 - Jan 1993
Kirkpatrick, Dean Master Sergeant, USAF (Ret)	A1C - SSgt, 20th AMS / ECM-Pod Shop	Mar 1977 - Mar 1980
McCoy, William B. Master Sergeant, USAF (Ret)	SSgt - MSgt, 20th FMS R&R Shop Jan 1973 - Jun 1981 20th AMB Jun 1981 - Oct 1981 77th AMB Oct 1981 - Feb 1982 55th AMB Feb 1982 - Jul 1983	Jan 1973 - Jul 1983

December 2008

My sincere thanks to Mike "Ernie" Bouchie for his on-going gifts of support to help maintain the RAF Upper Heyford Memorial Web Site. His donations help to ensure that our current and future web site users continue to find their RAF Upper Heyford friends. Mike Bouchie was assigned to the 20th Security Police Squadron , Law Eenforcement, "D" Flight at RAF Upper Heyford from 1975 to 1977.

Memories at Upper Heyford-1950-51 Sent: 12/26/08 Duane, My name is Bernard (Ben) Gorda. On 7 June 1950, I and four other airmen from the 7503rd Base Complement Squadron, deployed from RAF Marham, were the first air policemen to arrive at Upper Heyford. In fact we had performed "leap frog" escort for the military convoy from Marham that began the USAF staffing of RAF Brize-Norton, RAF Fairford, RAF Greenham Common and RAF Upper Heyford. Another Corporal and I, were assigned by the Provost Marshal at Brize to visit the Oxford City Police and arrange for the accomodation of the future USAF town patrols. Later, at Heyford, I worked for a Lt. John T. Holman and performed duties as NCOIC Pass & ID, NCOIC Town Patrol (Bicester & Banbury) (we should have had combat pay - coping with the off-duty army engineers) and as Sgt.of the Guard. Other airmen at Heyford at the time were Cpl Stinson, Cpl Pelfry and Pfc Gene Bartels, my Best Man when I married in February 1951 to Beryl Dorrington of Kidlington; we celebrate our 58th anniversary this February. We have three children and three grandchildren. Before Marham, I had been at Burtonwood (Nov 1948 - Jan 1950). Subsequently, I served in the UK at Manston (1954-57) Brize (1959-62) and Lakenheath (1965-68,) and retired in 1969. Later, I served as The Director of Public Safety at Georgetown University; The Chief Of Police af Crofton, Maryland; Director of the National Neighborhood Watch Program for The National Sheriffs Association; Research Associate for the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies; and The Director of Police & Security for The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. Hopefully, this will trigger some memories and perhaps additional contributions. Good Luck to you. Ben

Duane: I’ve attached a photo of a leather patch that belonged to my father, Col. Paul G. Underwood, when we were stationed in England in the early 50’s. I was born in Colchester during our duty assignment. I have many photos from that time period of the planes and crews. If interested, email me back and perhaps I can send you a CD with the photos. Jim Underwood

My thanks and gratitude go out to Shirley Williams Don Bonner and Ramon (Ray), "Lew" Lewis of the 55th AMU as an Engine mechanic/crew chief from 1986 to 1992 for their gifts of support to help maintain the RAF Upper Heyford Memorial Web Site. These donations reflect an on-going commitment by the on-line UH community to ensure current and future UH web site users will continue to find the friends they made while stationed at RAF Upper Heyford.

Many thanks to Brian "Zowie" Cleary for his on-going gifts of support to help maintain the RAF Upper Heyford Memorial Web Site. His donations help to ensure that our current and future web site users continue to find their RAF Upper Heyford friends. Brian Cleary was assigned to the 20th Supply Squadron at RAF Upper Heyford from December 1983 to June 1987.

Please be advised: I have no affiliation whatsoever with the so-called UPPER HEYFORD STORE. I do not solicit sales of any kind through e-mail... ever. If you have been spammed with unwanted e-mail by this vendor, please resolve your issue with them directly, as I am not associated with any of it. As a friendly reminder, any member information on the Duty Roster used for the sale of goods or services constitues a blatant misuse of this information, is a violation of the web site Terms of Use and is strictly forbidden. Duane Park webmaster, raf-upper-heyford.org Plano, Texas

Please join me in welcoming these personnel joining our online UH community by placing their contact information on the Duty Roster for the month of December:
Applegarth, Channing	A1C, 42nd AMU	Feb 1986 - Feb 1988
Ballinger, Stephen Master Sergeant, USAF (Ret)	TSgt, HQ 20 Combat Support Group USAFE	Oct 1976 - Oct 1980
Cole, Donald	Sgt, 66th & 20th Security Police Squadrons Security/Law Enforcement	Aug 1969 - Feb 1973
Cooper, Steve "Coop"	A1C, 77th TFS - Aircrew Life Support	Sep 1987 - Sep 1989
Crawford, Kenneth	A1C, 2130 Communications Squadron - RAF Croughton	Jan 1967 - Dec 1968
De Seta, Anthony (Tony)	SrA, 20th OMS Phase Docks	Dec 1975 - Dec 1977
Haskins, Don (Donnie) Technical Sergeant, USAF (Ret)	Sgt, 20th SPS/LE, "D" Flight	1975 - 1977
Helfrich, Pete GS-12, (Ret)	SSgt, 66th A & E, 17th TRS, 18th TRS	Oct 1966 - Dec 1968
Lorah, Ray Master Sergeant, USAF (Ret)	SrA, 20 SPS "A" Flight	Jun 1982 - Jun 1985
Riley, Al Master Sergeant, USAF (Ret)	A1C, Crew Chief, 20th TFW, Blue Section	Dec 1977 - Dec 1979
Tanner, Samuel	SSgt, 20th Component Repair Suadron Fuel Systems Repair Shop, Building 366 next to the Hush House	May 1989 - Dec 1992
Thompson, Robert P	SSgt, 20th Security Police Squadron	May 1970 - May 1972

November 2008

From: w4don@roadrunner.com To: uhwebguy@hotmail.com Subject: 17th & 18th RF-101 squadrons Date: Sat, 29 Nov 2008 16:34:18 -0500 The 17th & 18th RF-101 Recon Squadrons DID NOT arrive at Laon Air Base, France until May 1959, not May 1958 as stated on your web site pages. When I arrived at Laon in Sept. 1958 their were two squadronso f RF-84's, 302nd & 303rd. They remained there until 3rd qtr of 1959. I was there the day, a Sunday, first flights arrived from Shaw AFB, SC and replaced the RF-84's. I was assigned to 66 TRW, Base Communications Sqdn, from Sept. 1958 til Oct. 1961. Some of my photos can be seen on www.laonafb.com. Name is Charles D. Summers Thank you for web site, pages and history lessons. formerly A/1C Charles D. Summers 66th Communications Sqdn (Radio Repairman & Operator) APO 17

Please join me in welcoming these personnel joining our online UH community by placing their contact information on the Duty Roster for the month of November:
Aleckson, Thomas Master Sergeant, USAF (Ret)	SrA, 20th CES	Sep 1977 - Sep 197
Beaton (now Pedroza), Mary "Pie"	SSgt, 20th BHS; 20th CSG	Aug 1979 - Aug 1982
Cox, Sanford W. (Bill)	A1C, FMS Instrument Shop	Jun 1963 - Jan 1964
Gossman, Perry "Gumbie"	SSgt, 79th TAC FTR SQD, Yellow Section (Avionics), Operation Desert Storm	Jul 1988 - Jul 1991
Sells, William (Bill)	A1C, 20th SPS "B" Flight	Oct 1976 - Oct 1978
Voigt, Douglas Master Sergeant, USAF (Ret)	SSgt - TSgt, 42 ECS, 77 FS, 55 FS	Feb 1991 - Jan 1994

My sincere thanks go to Richard Lakeman for his donation to help maintain the RAF Upper Heyford Memorial Web Site. His gift of support helps to ensure that our current and future web site users continue to find their RAF Upper Heyford friends. Richard Lakeman was assigned to the 3918th Munitions Maintenance Squadron from June 1958 to November 1960.

My sincere thanks to Bill and Connie Markley for their donation to help maintain the RAF Upper Heyford Memorial Web Site. Their gift of support helps to ensure that our current and future web site users continue to find their RAF Upper Heyford friends. Bill Markley was assigned to the 20th Security Police Squadron on "A" Flight, worked as a "Chow Bus" Driver and also worked in Central Security Control (CSC) from March 1974 to June 1976. Connie Markley worked in 20tn Headquarters Squadron in Accounting and Finance from June 1974 June 1976.

Well, my heart sinks whenever I find letters from those requesting to be added to The Duty Roster that are way past due for posting on the web site. I don't know how the entries come to be misplaced; but... it happens. Please accept my apologies. Please join me in welcoming these personnel joining our online UH community by placing their contact information on the Duty Roster:
Brady, Michael "Bunch"	Sgt, 520 AGS/79 FS/ Weapons Loader	Feb 1991 - Nov 1993
Steed, Thomas (Tom) Master Sergeant, USAF (Ret)	MSgt, 20 SPS/7320 SPS	Aug 1983 - Aug 1987
Taggart, Robert "Bobby-T" Technical Sergeant, USAF (Ret)	SrA - TSgt, 20th EMS A/R-Crash Recovery-Wheel @ Tire	Jan 1985 - Feb 1990
Wolfe, Lonnie	SSgt, 20th Medical Group NCOIC BioEnvironmental Engineering	Oct 1985 - Aug 1989

Please join me in welcoming these personnel joining our online UH community by placing their contact information on the Duty Roster for the month of October:
Belluardo, Peter "Decon Man"	20th Transpotation Squadron, Vehicle Maintenance, Special Purpose Section	Oct 1979 - Oct 1981
Coker, James Master Sergeant, USAF (Ret)	SSgt - TSgt, 20th Security Police Squadron	Aug 1977 - Dec 1980
Conover, Ken Lt. Colonel, USAF (Ret)	Sgt, 20 SPS "D" Flight Law Enforcement	Jan 1972 - Feb 1975
Hammonds, Paul Colonel, USAF (Ret)	Amn - Sgt, 20th MMS, Weapons Loading	Oct 1972 - Oct 1974
Johnson, Thomas	SrA, 20 Transportation Squadron	Jul 1988 - Sep 1991
Kohler, Kevin "turbo/flash"	A1C, 20 AGS, 42 AMU/520 AGS, 79 AMU Crew Chief	Feb 1986 - Feb 1988
Markley, Connie	Sgt, 20th Headquarters - Accounting & Finance	Jun 1974 - Jun 1976
Markley, William (Bill)	Sgt, 20th Security Police Squadron, "A" Flight, Chow Bus Driver & CSC	Mar 1974 - Jun 1976

Duane: Please find the attached Guardian article I came across while cleaning out some old boxes. The article explains an exercise we had first at Upper Heyford (Autumn Tiger), and then the following week at Lakenheath (Eastern Shield). At the time it was the largest deployment since WWII. Feel free to use this on the Upper Heyford site. Thanks! Steve Bowie, Upper Heyford 1987-1990 Captain, Security Police

Web Site to Remain Online for Another Year Allow me to express my sincere thanks to Paul and Linda Hammonds for their donation to help maintain the RAF Upper Heyford Memorial Web Site. Their timely gift of support ensures that the web site will remain online for another year. Paul Hammonds was stationed at RAF Upper Heyford from 1972 - 1974 as a weapons mechanic in the Munitions Maintenance Squadron.

Web Site Donations and Expenses The downturn in the economy, layoffs and unemployment are having their affect on peoples lives and the operation of the web site. It is my desire to keep the web site free of charge. Please accept my sincere thanks to everyone who has contributed to help keep this web site going. For complete financial disclosure of contributions and web site expenses, click here (opens a new window).

Skykings Fastpitch Softball Team, Summer of 1983

Submitted by Steven Kates, 2168 Communications Squadron, Dec 1982 - Dec 1986.

Submitted by Steven Kates, 2168 Communications Squadron, Dec 1982 - Dec 1986.

Submitted by Steven Kates, 2168 Communications Squadron, Dec 1982 - Dec 1986.

"...that’s Bob Andersen on the left, Steve Kates center, and I can’t remember name of person on right, sorry." Submitted by Steven Kates, 2168 Communications Squadron, Dec 1982 - Dec 1986.

Submitted by Steven Kates, 2168 Communications Squadron, Dec 1982 - Dec 1986.

Submitted by Steven Kates, 2168 Communications Squadron, Dec 1982 - Dec 1986.

Articles submitted by Sgt Jerome Solomon, (2130 Comm Squadron) RAF Croughton.

Please join me in welcoming these personnel joining our online UH community by placing their contact information on the Duty Roster for the month of September:
Bell, William (Bill)	SSgt, 17 TAC Recon 66TRW F101s	1966 - 1968
Brown, Neil Technical Sergeant, USAF (Ret)	A/2C, 3918 Ops Squadron	Oct 1958 - Aug 1961
Fish, Mark	Sgt, 2Oth MMS Weapons Loadings Crew Chief	13 Aug 1979 ~ 13 Aug 1982
Holder, Ken "Hook" Colonel, USAF (Ret)	Lt. Col., 55 FS	Sep 1992 - Aug 1994
Hopner, Victor "Vic"	Sgt, 20th SPS, Law Enforcement	1972 - 1974
Kates, Steven "Stevy D." Master Sergeant, USAF (Ret)	SSgt - TSgt, 1st Combat Communications Group, 2168 Comm	Dec 1982 - Dec 1986
Macchiavenrna, Frank	A2C, 7514 USAF Disp.	Oct 1962 - Oct 1965
Pegg, Jerry Senior Master Sergeant, USAF (Ret)	TSgt - MSgt, 20 TFW DCM Staff	Apr 1976 - Apr 1982
Pippin, Ronald J. (John) Master Sergeant, USAF (Ret)	SSgt, USAF Hospital-Upper Heyford	Jan 1980 - Dec 1982
Roller, Edwin (Ed)	Sgt, 66th CES Crash / Fire	1967 - 1969
Young, Jim Colonel, USAF (Ret)	Capt, 77TFS	Apr 1978 - Jul 1981

Maj. John Long is hosed down by a base fire department member after landing his F-111 aircraft. This flight marked Maj. Long's 3,000th flying hour in the aircraft. (Released to Public) DoD photo by: SSGT JOHN D. REED Date Shot: 23 May 1980 National Archive# NN33300514 2005-06-30. Source:www.defenselink.mil

Airmen move a generator off the flight line after servicing F-111 aircraft. (Released to Public). DoD photo by: SSGT FERNANDO SERNA Date Shot: 17 Sep 1985. Source:www.defenselink.mil

EF-111 aircraft tail number 67-052 belonging to the 42nd Electronic Countermeasures Squadron, RAF Upper Heyford. (Released to Public). Source:www.defenselink.mil

An air-to-air left front view of an F-111 aircraft during a refueling mission over the North Sea. (Released to Public) DoD photo by: MASTER SGT. PATRICK NUGENT Date Shot: 1 Mar 1988 Source:www.defenselink.mil

Senior Airman (SRA) David Herdrick inspects the exhaust nozzles on the afterburners duct segment of an F-111 aircraft. (Released to Public) DoD photo by: SSGT FERNANDO SERNA Date Shot: 17 Sep 1985. Source:www.defenselink.mil

Kopp and Andrews. Submitted by Stuart Ernst, 20th SPS "A" Flight, Jan 1978 - Mar 1980.

Unknown. Submitted by Stuart Ernst, 20th SPS "A" Flight, Jan 1978 - Mar 1980.

Duane, I've included pictures of a SP T-shirt, that I believe was done in 1979. If I remember correctly, I believe Brian Lambert (A-flight) was behind the making of the shirt. I thought you might enjoy seeing it, as a former SP. Submitted by Stuart Ernst, 20 SPS "A" Flight, Jan 1978 - Mar 1980.

WHAT TO DO WITH AN OLD AIRPLANE ENGINE... Submitted by Russ Kendall, 7514th CSG 1964 - 1966, 66 TRW 1966 - 1967, 20th AGS, 20th EMS, 20th TFW/MA 1984 - 1987.

We were TDY at Jever Germany from Heyford. Submitted by Tienne M. Fales, 520th AGS, Yellow Section, 1982-1985.

Skykings Football 1986 & 1987 "Pictures of Jerome (J-Sol) Solomon carrying the rock. Submitted by Jay Solomon.

Submitted courtesy of Steve Lewis of Bicester, Oxfordshire. Duane My name is Steve Lewis and I am writing from my home in Bicester, Oxfordshire, which is quite near to the former RAF site at Upper Heyford. My sister's first husband was a serviceman at the base – Sergeant Frank Endaya – who was in Ammo. She met him in 1988 and they married in March 1989 and then emigrated to live on the Eglin base in Florida from June 1989. I am attaching some photos of a very special piece of memorabilia. I believe that these jackets were customised for the various “teams” that worked the base and, as the pictures show, they were also personalised for the owner. I also understand that they were only ordered once or twice each year (presumably when new people arrived), which meant that although they were fairly common around the base in those days, they were also something of a limited edition. I was very lucky in that my future brother-in-law ordered Ammo jackets for him, my sister and also for me in May 1989. I have always treasured my jacket because it was so unusual and it frequently became a talking point when I was out and about. I remember one evening, shortly after Frank and my sister had emigrated, that I was in a pub in Kidlington (where I lived then) and that there was a small group of Americans standing at the bar. They saw my jacket when I went up to buy some drinks and began a pleasant and enjoyable conversation with me because they were serving at the base: they were also in Ammo and had known my brother-in-law. Considering that my jacket is almost 20 years old – and that it was worn almost on a daily basis, up until about 10 years ago – I have kept it in very good order. I got it out to wear this last week, when my girlfriend and I went on one of the site tours that the North Oxford Consortium organise these days in conjunction with a man named Peter Clifton. I thought you might like the photos to add to the web site. I wonder how many people remember them? Whether anyone else who looks into the site ever had one, and also how many jackets are still out there somewhere? I have found the web site to be an enjoyable read. Thanks for reading my e-mail and good luck with any projects you might have lined up for the future. Best wishes Steve Lewis

Please join me in welcoming these personnel joining our online UH community by placing their contact information on the Duty Roster for the month of August:
Anderson, Donald	Amn - Sgt, 20th BHS; Accounting and Finance; Travel Section	Mar 1976 - Mar 1980
Arentz, Eric "Captain A" Captain, Over 4, USAF (Ret)	Captain, 20 SPS, Ops Officer	Feb 1979 - Feb 1982
Bently, James (Jim) Chief Master Sergeant, USAF (Ret)	CMSgt, 20 CSG (NCOIC CBPO) 70-74 20 CSG (Senior Enlisted Advisor) 74-75	Jul 1970 - Jul 1975
Bolduc, James (Jim) Staff Sergeant, USAF (Ret)	AB - A1C, 20th MMS, Gun Shop /SUU Shop / Load Crew #31	Apr 1978 - Apr 1980
	Sgt - SSgt, 20th MMS, 79FS Weapons Load Crew	Apr 1988 - Apr 1992
Bookman, Eddie "Book"	Sgt, 20th OMS, Orderly Room	Jul 1978 - Jul 1981
Bullard, John Technical Sergeant, USAF (Ret)	SSgt, 20th SPS	Sep 1980 - Aug 1982
Ernst, Stuart	Amn - SrA, 20 SPS "A" Flight	Jan 1978 - Mar 1980
Fales, Tienne M. Technical Sergeant, USAF (Ret)	520th AGS, Crewchief and then an expeditor in yellow Charlie. Spent a lot of time in Victor Alert as the senior crewchief.	1982 - 1985
Rodman, Dell	Sgt, 20th SPS	Dec 1976 - Dec 1979
Swart, Jane "Schwartz"	A1C, 20th CRS Automatic Test Stations	Jan 1982 - Jul 1985
Taggart, Robert "Bobby-T" Technical Sergeant, USAF (Ret)	SrA - TSgt, 20th EMS A/R-Crash Recovery-Wheel @ Tire	Jan 1985 - Feb 1990
Uzzle, Mary "Margo" Technical Sergeant, USAF (Ret)	Amn, 20FW/CP Command Post	Apr 1990 - Apr 1993
Wilbourn, Robert (Rob) Captain, USAF (Ret)	Captain, 77TFS Aircraft Commander and "C" Flight Commander	Apr 1979 - Dec 1981

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F111 baby!!!!!!!! No description. Length: 3 minutes, 4 seconds.

F-111 capsule ejection F-111 capsule ejection demonstration. Length: 28 seconds.

F-111 Cockpit F-111F Crew Escape Module- On Display at the Frontiers of Flight Museum in Dallas, Texas. Crew Module restored and able to power up. Length: 35 seconds.

F-111 F Model Cockpit A more detailed tour of the F-111F Crew Module on display at the Frontiers of Flight Museum in Dallas, Texas. After 8,000 hours of restoration this cockpit powers up with multiple systems working. Length: 3 minutes, 13 seconds.

F111's display at Upper Heyford 92 4 x F111E and 2 x EF111A display at Sky Pagent 92. Length: 3 minutes, 46 seconds.

B-47 in Profile A look at the history of the Boeing B-47 in USAF service. Length: 4 minutes, 41 seconds.

RAF Upper Heyford Volunteer PSA This was a Public Service Announcement we made in 1993 for the Commanders Channel on RAF Upper Heyford's base cable TV system. It was part of a series that was made to help with the closure of the base in 1994. This one was a paradoy of the great silent melodramas of the 1920's. Length: 4 minutes, 17 seconds.

RAF Upper Heyford Turn It In PSA This was a Public Service Announcement we made in 1993 for the Commanders Channel on RAF Upper Heyford's base cable TV system. It was part of a series that was made to help with the closure of the base in 1994. Length: 2 minutes, 8 seconds.

Updates for the Security Police Squadron page...

Submitted by Lee Vaughan, 20th SPS, Nov 1992- May 1994.

Update for the 17th Tactucal Recon Squadron page...

"I found this photo in some military papers my mother had saved. Chief Master Sargent of the Air Force Paul Airey was touring the bases in Europe." Dan Lusardi, RF-101 Crew Chief, 17th TRS 1967, 18th TRS 1969.

Updates for the SP Squadron page...

A visit from the General. Submitted by Andi Reed, 20th SPS, "C" Flight, Dec 1976 - Dec 1978.

A visit from the General. Submitted by Andi Reed, 20th SPS, "C" Flight, Dec 1976 - Dec 1978.

CRA Submitted by Andi Reed, 20th SPS, "C" Flight, Dec 1976 - Dec 1978.

24 hour break. Submitted by Andi Reed, 20th SPS, "C" Flight, Dec 1976 - Dec 1978.

Our Bus and BX (Base Exchange). Submitted by Andi Reed, 20th SPS, "C" Flight, Dec 1976 - Dec 1978.

Mike Carr in his dorm room. Submitted by Mike Carr, 20 SPS, Sep 1975 - Nov 1977.

Former RAF Upper Heyford Security Policemen Reunite After 32 Years "This is a picture of Mike Graham (left) and Bud Wallain (right) taken 05-09-08 at a rest stop near Boardman, Or. We had not seen each either for 32 years. We had been e-mailing each other and I just happened to be passing through, coming back from Las Vegas, so I called him and he met me at the rest stop. We got a woman to take the picture." Submitted by Mike Graham, 20th SPS, "A" Flight, 1975 - 1978. Bud Wallain, 20th SPS "A" Flight, 1973 - 1977.

F-111E, s/n 68-009 (Balls-9) Restoration Project

May 08, 2008 Duane, The Connecticut Museum that was supposed to receive this aircraft ceased operations several years ago. We heard about this aircraft sitting in a yard three years ago. The aircraft was made available to us last year. After raising the funds to cover the back rent and transportation fees we moved the aircraft here. Our goal is to return her back to the scheme she wore at Upper Heyford. We are still in need of raising $3,000 to finish purchasing paint and sheet metal items to repair many of the panels that were destroyed during the demilitarization of the aircraft. Please visit our website at www.OV-10Bronco.Net to learn how your tax-deductible donations can help. It is very ironic to us that our of 533 'Varks that were built in Fort Worth there is not one on display anywhere in the DFW metroplex. It seems fitting to us to return "Balls 009" to her original UH Paint Scheme and have her on display in her hometown. We greatly appreciate your efforts to allow us to post our progress on your website. Cheers! Jim Bloomberg Director, Aviation Operations OV-10 Bronco Associations/ Veterans Memorial Air Park of Fort Worth

May 07, 2008 Folks, As many of you already know the OV-10 Bronco Association and Veterans Memorial Air Park have been aggressively working for the last four years to Save-An-F-111 (F-111E Serial Number 68-009) from the Scrap Man's torch. Yesterday we completed Phase 2 of our plan and brought this Cold War Vet home to its birth place in Fort Worth, Texas. Our efforts landed us a front page article in the Living Section of the Fort Worth Star Telegram (See Below). In June we will start our engineering and reassembly effort. We are by no means out of the woods yet. We are still needing to raise $3,000.00 to purchase supplies and structural items to return this Veteran back to her Cold War appearance. We are accepting charitable donations in any amount. They can be sent to the below listed address: OV-10 Bronco Association Project Save-A-Vark Attn: Mr. Tom Kemp 505 NW 38th Street, Suite 33S Fort Worth, Texas 76133 Today is a Great Day for Aardvark Fans and Aviation Historians everywhere. We look forward to having you visit our 'Vark. Cheers! Jim Bloomberg Director, Aviation Operations

May 6, 2008 Aging war bird returns to birthplace By CHRIS VAUGHN Star-Telegram Staff Writer FORT WORTH -- Arriving in pieces on two flatbed tractor-trailers, it did not look like much of a museum piece. But the homecoming of an F-111 Aardvark, built in Fort Worth a generation ago at General Dynamics, now Lockheed Martin, was cause for celebration at the Veterans Memorial Air Park. "There is no example of the F-111 in the Metroplex," said Jim Hodgson, president of the OV-10 Bronco Association, which has spearheaded the creation of the air park. "This airplane to a lot of the retired guys from the plant is the most important project they worked on." The F-111, an E model delivered to the Air Force in 1969, is nicknamed "Balls 9," from its manufacturing number of 68-0009. The Aardvark was a controversial, and costly, airplane in the 1960s and eventually became known as "McNamara's folly," a nod to the defense secretary at the time. BY THE NUMBERS Here's some more to know about the F-111's return to Fort Worth: 566 - The number of F-111s produced at the General Dynamics plant in Fort Worth. It was retired by the Air Force in 1996. 2 - The number of F-111s on display in Texas. One is in Tyler at the Historic Aviation Memorial Museum. The other is at Sheppard Air Force Base in Wichita Falls. 5,430 - The number of flight hours "Balls 9" recorded, all of them with the 77th Tactical Fighter Squadron based in England. Some of those flights were over Kuwait and Iraq during the first Persian Gulf War. $12,000 - The amount of money it took to bring the plane to Fort Worth. The OV-10 Bronco Association raised half the money from F-111 supporters, and the other half came from the B-36 Peacemaker Museum group. $3,000 - The amount needed to restore the plane. "There is a lot of talent with the retirees from the B-36 group, and when they get done, I guarantee you that you will not be able to tell the difference," said Jim Bloomberg, a leader in the OV-10 group. 13 - The air park now has a "baker's dozen" aircraft next door to its hangar at Meacham Airport, including an F-4 Phantom, F-14 Tomcat, OV-10 Bronco and A-4 Skyhawk. The organization parked a TF-102 Delta Dagger, produced in Fort Worth in 1958, at the site just a week ago. Source: Star-Telegram research, OV-10 Bronco Association CHRIS VAUGHN, 817-390-7547 cvaughn@star-telegram.com

Please join me in welcoming these personnel joining our online UH community by placing their contact information on the Duty Roster for the month of July:
Bartells, Kenneth	A1C, 620th SPS 20th SPS	Nov 1990 - Nov 1992
Ellenberger, Theodore (Ted) Chief Master Sergeant, USAF (Ret)	SMSgt, 20th CSG (NCOIC of the CBPO)	1982 - 1984
Ganiel, Charles "Chuck" Chief Master Sergeant, USAF (Ret)	TSgt, 20 Security Police Squadron	Jan 1993 - Mar 1994
Peterson, William O. "Pete" Technical Sergeant, USAF (Ret)	A1C, 3918 Air Police Squadron	1952 - 1955
Willis, Barry "Will"	SSgt, 79th Tac Fighter Squadron Crew Chief, F-111E Hi-Lift Inspection Team	1970 - 1972

Please join me in welcoming these personnel joining our online UH community by placing their contact information on the Duty Roster for the month of June:
Ehlenbach, Jacob "Smokey" Technical Sergeant, USAF (Ret)	TSgt, 20th AMS Instrument Shop	Jan 1954 - Jan 1974
Rowe, Mark	A1C - Sgt, 20th Civil Engineering Squadron Fire Department	Mar 1986 - Aug 1991
Tomaszewski, Steve "SKI"	A1C, 20th SPS "D" Flight - TNT member (1st in USAF) Alternate CSC-Alarm Monitor QRA & WSA-Vehicle Control Monitor & Chow Bus Operator	1979 - 1981

Please join me in welcoming these personnel joining our online UH community by placing their contact information on the Duty Roster for the month of May:
Anderson, Randall	Amn - SrA, 20th SPS	1978 - 1979
Cafin, Larry	Sgt, 20th SPS (Law Enforcement)	Feb 1972 - Apr 1974
DeHart, Paul Master Sergeant, USAFR (Ret)	2130th Comm Gp	Oct 1972 - Oct 1974
Klesch, Joseph (Joe)	SSgt, 20th FMS Hydraulic Shop/1970-1972 came with 79th TFS from Woodbridge/transitioned from F-100's to F-111's	Jan 1970 - Jun 1972
Brock, Brian	A1C, 2130 Communications Group (Primary Tech Control and Autodin)	Sep 1984 - Nov 1986

Please join me in welcoming these personnel joining our online UH community by placing their contact information on the Duty Roster for the month of April:
Dawson, Norman Master Sergeant, USAF (Ret)	2130 Communications Group	Aug 1987 - Sep 1990
Prucey, Michael Lt. Colonel, USAF (Ret)	Captain, Security Police	Sep 1984 - Jun 1987
Lorello, Mark	SSgt, 20th Supply Squadron, POL	Dec 1972 - May 1975
Sherby, Steve	A1C, 20th OMS Blue 2 Crew Chief	1975 - 1977
Webb, James (Jim) Staff Sergeant, USAF (Ret)	SSgt, 20th SPS	1992 - 1994

Update for the Comm Squadrons page...

Date: 1974. Photo taken from Airman Barracks Left- Large bldg is base post office Center (in distance)- Base Gym Right- Bldg 30 and large antenna Submitted by Paul DeHart, 2130th Comm Gp, Oct 1972- Oct 1974.

Update for the Aircraft Generation Squadrons page...

Senior Airman (SrA) William Hynson, a crew chief from the 20th Aircraft Generation Squadron, signs the preflight form after inspecting the flaps of an F-111 aircraft. DoD photo taken by SSgt. Fernando Serna on 17 Sep 1985. (Released to Public)

Updates for the 79th Tactical Fighter Squadron page...

An air-to-air left rear view of two 79th Tactical Fighter Squadron F-111E aircraft. DoD photo taken on 27 Mar 1987 by SSgt Fernando Serna. (Released to Public)

An air-to-air left side view of F-111E aircraft of the 79th, 77th and 55th Tactical Fighter Squadrons in formation with a 42nd Electronic Countermeasures Squadron EF-111A Raven aircraft over snow-covered mountains in northern Scotland. DoD photo taken on 27 Mar 1987 by SSgt Fernando Serna. (Released to Public)

An air-to-air left side view of F-111E aircraft of the 79th, 77th and 55th Tactical Fighter Squadrons in formation with a 42nd Electronic Countermeasures Squadron EF-111A Raven aircraft over snow-covered mountains in northern Scotland. DoD photo taken on 27 Mar 1987 by SSgt Fernando Serna. (Released to Public)

An air-to-air left side view of F-111E aircraft of the 79th, 77th and 55th Tactical Fighter Squadrons in formation with a 42nd Electronic Countermeasures Squadron EF-111A Raven aircraft over a lake in northern Scotland. DoD photo taken on 27 Mar 1987 by SSgt Fernando Serna. (Released to Public)

An air-to-air left side view of a Utah Air National Guard KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft refueling a 79th Tactical Fighter Squadron F-111E aircraft. A 77th Tactical Fighter Squadron F-111E and a 42nd Electronic Countermeasures Squadron EF-111A Raven aircraft await their turn while in flight over the northern part of the English Channel. DoD photo taken on 27 Mar 1987 by SSgt Fernando Serna. (Released to Public)

An air-to-air left side view of a 79th Tactical Fighter Squadron F-111E Aardvarck aircraft, a 42nd Electronic Countermeasures Squadron EF-111A Raven aircraft, a 77th Tactical Fighter Squadron Aardvarck aircraft and a Utah Air National Guard KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft flying in formation over the northern part of the English Channel. DoD photo taken on 27 Mar 1987 by SSgt Fernando Serna. (Released to Public)

An air-to-air left side view of a Utah Air National Guard KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft refueling a 79th Tactical Fighter Squadron F-111E aircraft. A 77th Tactical Fighter Squadron F-111E and a 42nd Electronic Countermeasures Squadron EF-111A Raven aircraft stay in close formation while in flight over the northern part of the English Channel. DoD photo taken on 27 Mar 1987 by SSgt Fernando Serna. (Released to Public)

An air-to-air left side view of a Utah Air National Guard KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft refueling a 79th Tactical Fighter Squadron F-111E aircraft. A 77th Tactical Fighter Squadron F-111E and a 42nd Electronic Countermeasures Squadron EF-111A Raven aircraft await their turn while in flight over the northern part of the English Channel. DoD photo taken on 27 Mar 1987 by SSgt Fernando Serna. (Released to Public)

An air-to-air left side view of F-111E aircraft of the 79th, 77th and 55th Tactical Fighter Squadrons in formation with a 42nd Electronic Countermeasures Squadron EF-111A Raven aircraft over a valley in northern Scotland. DoD photo taken on 27 Mar 1987 by SSgt Fernando Serna. (Released to Public)

An air-to-air left side view of a 42nd Electronic Countermeasures Squadron EF-111A Raven aircraft leading F-111E aircraft of the 79th, 77th and 55th Tactical Fighter Squadrons over Loch Ness, Scotland. DoD photo taken on 27 Mar 1987 by SSgt Fernando Serna. (Released to Public)

An air-to-air left side view of an F-16C Fighting Falcon aircraft of the 50th Tactical Fighter Wing leading an EF-111A Raven aircraft of the 42nd Electronic Countermeasures Squadron and an F-111E Aardvark aircraft of the 79th Tactical Fighter Squadron. These aircraft are part of a larger, 15-aircraft formation taking part in an aerial review for departing General (GEN) Charles L. Donnelly Jr., commander in chief, US Air Force, Europe and commander, Allied Air Forces Central Europe. DoD photo taken on 6 Apr 1987 by Sgt David Nolan. (Released to Public)

An air-to-air left side view of an F-16C Fighting Falcon aircraft of the 50th Tactical Fighter Wing leading an EF-111A Raven aircraft of the 42nd Electronic Countermeasures Squadron and an F-111E Aardvark aircraft of the 79th Tactical Fighter Squadron. These aircraft are part of a larger, 15-aircraft formation taking part in an aerial review for departing General (GEN) Charles L. Donnelly Jr., commander in chief, US Air Force, Europe and commander, Allied Air Forces Central Europe. DoD photo taken on 6 Apr 1987 by Sgt David Nolan. (Released to Public)

Updates for the Aerial Views & Maps page...

An aerial view of the base, showing the main runway and hangar area at RAF Upper Heyford. (Released to Public) DoD photo by SSgt. David S. Nolan on 28 April 1989.

An aerial view of a portion of the RAF Upper Heyford air base. (Released to Public) DoD photo by SSgt. David S. Nolan on 28 April 1989.

An aerial view of a hangar area adjacent to the main runway. An EF-111 Raven aircraft from the 42nd Electronic Combat (Countermeasures) Squadron is being towed along a road in the foreground at RAF Upper Heyford. (Released to Public) DoD photo by SSgt. David S. Nolan on 28 April 1989.

An aerial view of a hangar area on the base, showing an EF-111 aircraft of the 20th Tactical Fighter Wing, United States Air Force Europe (USAFE), parked in front of one of the hangars at RAF Upper Heyford. (Released to Public) DoD photo by SSgt. David S. Nolan on 28 April 1989.

An aerial view of a hangar area on the base, showing an EF-111 aircraft of the 20th Tactical Fighter Wing, United States Air Force Europe (USAFE), parked in front of one of the hangars at RAF Upper Heyford. (Released to Public) DoD photo by SSgt. David S. Nolan on 28 April 1989.

An aerial view of a portion of the base, showing a housing area in the foreground at the RAF Upper Heyford air base. (Released to Public) DoD photo by SSgt. David S. Nolan on 28 April 1989.

Submitted by Dave Korb.

3918 Combat Defense Squadron Emblem...

Base Preservation Duane I hope that you are well. Planing application has at last been submitted. If any old Heyfordians would like to lend a hand, any letters(s) from the US might get the Council to sit up and realise the importance of this site. Letters to Cherwell District Council Planning Department Bodicote House Banbury OX15 4AA UK should be headed 'Redevelopment of former RAF Upper Heyford' and refer to the recent application submitted on 28 September but awaiting registration (and reference no.) or email to jenny.barker@cherwell-dc.gov.uk. I would clearly like to see interested parties support the retention of all the military infrastructure; runways, buildings and fence and also the principle that the enabling funds (i.e. from the houses being allowed for that express purpose) should be concentrated on the heritage project which could have global significance (we have plans to link this with other sites on both sides of the 'iron curtain)'. Any personal touches would be important to individualise and show the level of interest in keeping a site of this importance for this and future generations to learn about the Cold War and the role of NATO etc. We would be grateful if you could give this application as much publicity as possible. Thanks Daniel Scharf

Some interesting video links to YouTube. Submitted by Jonathan. Anglia At War Memories General Dynamics F-111 Aircraft at Mildenhall 2001 Mildenhall Air Fete 2001 (Part 1) Mildenhall Air Fete 2001 (Part 2)

More YouTube F-111 Videos F-111 Belly Landing - Australian News Version F-111 Belly Landing - Australia F-111 Low Pass (Rated "R" for language) F-111 Promo Video - Australia

"Come One, Come All" Reunion DVD Now Available! For anyone that couldn't make it to the event but would still like a DVD, I can be contacted below. The DVD runs to 45 minutes. In addition to the day of the event we spent another day filming around the base to get a snapshot of the buildings as they are today, these pictures are also included on the DVD. So far I have received very favourable comments from those that have watched it. It sells for £10 GBP. If I can clarify anything, please do not hesitate to conatct me. Kind regards Steve Stryder TV Ltd The Old Forge Sutton under Brailes Banbury Oxfordshire OX15 5BQ United Kingdom steve.ryder@stryder.tv www.stryder.tv Ph: 0845 241 4701 Fax: 0845 241 4702 Mobile: 07831 171556

Domain Name Secured for 5 More Years Registration of the domain name of raf-upper-heyford.org has been secured for another 5 years with a payment of $38.55 to www.namesecure.com. Cheers, Duane Park webmaster

20th SPS members at the August 12, 2006 Reunion at RAF Upper Heyford. Front Row, left to right; Mike Benedict, ________, ________, ________. Back Row, left to right; ________, ________, ________, ________. Submitted by Mike Benedict, 20th SPS, May 1975 - Jun 1977.

68-063 F-111E of the 20 TFW at RAF Valley airshow. Photo by Steve Brock.

Submitted by John Murphy, 3918 CAMS, 1964 - 1965.

Support of Operation Desert Storm "These photos were taken circa February, 1991. I was with a 63 AMS unit from Norton AFB in California, deployed to RAF Upper Heyford in support of Operation Desert Storm from January to April of 1991." Submitted by Albert Mosley, 63 AMS, Norton AFB, California.

20th Tactical Fighter Wing Upper Heyford AB United Kingdom Plaque. Victory by Valor presentation plaque. The plaque is made out of wood with plastic hanger which states made in England. Made by the Black Knight Art Company, Summers Row, North Finchley, London, England. Measures: 6 by 7. Submitted by Duane Park.

A note from Jim Seymour: It has come to my attention that there is a new book about Heyford coming out. It is: Pictorial History of RAF Upper Heyford The price is $15.00 and can be obtained from: Sigmond Alexander 12110 Coscerdos Dr. San Antonio, TX 78233 Mr. Alexander is vice President of the B-47 Association.

"Two of the girls from the Penthouse Club in London visited the base. After getting permission from higher up, Mr. John Hatfield (ran the Aero Club) and myself took the two for a short flight in one of the club's Cherokee's. Doors closed, that's me in the right seat and John is in the left." Submitted by Al Pinto, Chief, Special Services Division, 20CSG, 1971 - 1973.

"Through Special Services, personnel could rent cabin cruisers docked at Henley-on-Thames." Submitted by Al Pinto, Chief, Special Services Division, 20CSG, 1971 - 1973.

"Good experience going through the locks and tying up to Pubs and restraints along the river." Submitted by Al Pinto, Chief, Special Services Division, 20CSG, 1971 - 1973.

"That's me and Hal Green doing some "quality control" time on the river. Someone had to do it!" Submitted by Al Pinto, Chief, Special Services Division, 20CSG, 1971 - 1973.

"Again, a great crew of Special Services guys even though I could not remember all their names - - if anyone can fill in the blanks, please do so. Left to right: TSgt Phil Haddock, ________, ________. In the gold jacket, Hal Green and on the end with the umbrella, one of the best SMSgt's one could have, Scotty Greenhagen. Not pictured, but very appreciated was the administrative NCO, Doug Walton (got great ORI results." Submitted by Al Pinto, Chief, Special Services Division, 20CSG, 1971 - 1973.

A coaster from the All Ranks Club.

The Guardian Volume 4, No. 3 Jan 22, 1988 Submitted by Bert "Rowdy" Piper, 20th SPS, Area Supervisor / BISS Operator, Oct 1983 - Oct 1987.

Crossroads sign and RAF sign. Submitted by Jeff Turkel, 20th CES Fire Department Firefighter, Dec 1978 - Dec 1981. Thanks, Jeff. Sorry it took so long to get these online.

"F-111E "Balls-7" taken at Aviano AB Italy in 1986. Also a pic of an F-15 at the airshow of 1985 I believe. It may have been 1984 though." Submitted by Gaines Liner, 520th AGS, Weapons Branch, 1983 - 1987.

"Here are a couple attached photos for the website. They are taken at the Hill AFB, UT Air Museum. That is me standing at the nose of the aircraft." Submitted by Kevin Olley, 20th TFW, 520th AGS, 55 AMU, blue section and 20 TFW, MAT DCC / ABDR training section, 1983 - 1986.

Submitted by Stuart Poehner, 20th SPS, 'B' Flight, 1979 - 1982.

Submitted by Stuart Poehner, 20th SPS, 'B' Flight, 1979 - 1982.

Submitted by Stuart Poehner, 20th SPS, 'B' Flight, 1979 - 1982.

Waiting For Action Submitted by Stuart Poehner, 20th SPS, 'B' Flight, 1979 - 1982.

A sleeping F-111E Submitted by Stuart Poehner, 20th SPS, 'B' Flight, 1979 - 1982.

Arriving F-111 on the 27. Submitted by Stuart Poehner, 20th SPS, 'B' Flight, 1979 - 1982.

C-130 fly-by. Submitted by Stuart Poehner, 20th SPS, 'B' Flight, 1979 - 1982.

Departing F-111 1982 Submitted by Stuart Poehner, 20th SPS, 'B' Flight, 1979 - 1982.

F-111 departing for night sorty. Submitted by Stuart Poehner, 20th SPS, 'B' Flight, 1979 - 1982.

F-111 Ready to shoot off the 27 Submitted by Stuart Poehner, 20th SPS, 'B' Flight, 1979 - 1982.

Incoming F-111 Submitted by Stuart Poehner, 20th SPS, 'B' Flight, 1979 - 1982.

F-111 68-059 Submitted by Stuart Poehner, 20th SPS, 'B' Flight, 1979 - 1982.

Submitted by Stuart Poehner, 20th SPS, 'B' Flight, 1979 - 1982.

Submitted by Stuart Poehner, 20th SPS, 'B' Flight, 1979 - 1982.

Incoming A-10 Submitted by Stuart Poehner, 20th SPS, 'B' Flight, 1979 - 1982.

Submitted by Stuart Poehner, 20th SPS, 'B' Flight, 1979 - 1982.

"Quite some years ago while I was in the RNoAF I was given this patch by "someone" visiting the COB (Collocated Operating Base) facility at Bardufoss AFB in Norway. This must have been appx 1988-1990. I think the COB was "controlled" by 48th TFW personnell, but we had visitors from other units as well, including from Mildenhall and Upper Heyford. I don't know if it has any relevance to your extremely nice web-site for patches, but I attach an image of this patch anyway. Your website is just about the only one I find describing the 100 RSG, so here we go..." Tor-Helge Yttervik (patch collector, ex RNoAF now RNoArmy)

Submitted by David "Abby" Abendroth, AACS Air Traffic Control, 1961 - 1964.

From the desk of Will Ward comes a short story that I think you'll enjoy. Written in MS Word. "I am not an ex-serviceman by any means, but I thought you might be interested in the attached short piece I wrote on my impressions of Upper Heyford as a young boy. Best wishes Will Ward