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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. The OV-10 Bronco Association, which operates the memorial air park near Meacham Airport takes delivery of a  F-111E Aardvark produced by General Dynamics in Fort Worth about 1970, Monday May 5, 2008. When it is re-assembled it will be the only F-111 on display in Texas. (Star-Telegram/Rodger Mallison). 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. 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. The OV-10 Bronco Association, which operates the memorial air park near Meacham Airport takes delivery of a  F-111E Aardvark produced by General Dynamics in Fort Worth about 1970, Monday May 5, 2008. When it is re-assembled it will be the only F-111 on display in Texas. (Star-Telegram/Rodger Mallison). 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 The OV-10 Bronco Association, which operates the memorial air park near Meacham Airport takes delivery of a  F-111E Aardvark produced by General Dynamics in Fort Worth about 1970, Monday May 5, 2008. When it is re-assembled it will be the only F-111 on display in Texas. (Star-Telegram/Rodger Mallison) 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. The OV-10 Bronco Association, which operates the memorial air park near Meacham Airport takes delivery of a  F-111E Aardvark produced by General Dynamics in Fort Worth about 1970, Monday May 5, 2008. When it is re-assembled it will be the only F-111 on display in Texas. (Star-Telegram/Rodger Mallison). 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:

The OV-10 Bronco Association, which operates the memorial air park near Meacham Airport takes delivery of a  F-111E Aardvark produced by General Dynamics in Fort Worth about 1970, Monday May 5, 2008. When it is re-assembled it will be the only F-111 on display in Texas. (Star-Telegram/Rodger Mallison) 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 The OV-10 Bronco Association, which operates the memorial air park near Meacham Airport takes delivery of a  F-111E Aardvark produced by General Dynamics in Fort Worth about 1970, Monday May 5, 2008. When it is re-assembled it will be the only F-111 on display in Texas. (Star-Telegram/Rodger Mallison).

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 April:
Joined in April Master Sergeant - E7 Dawson, Norman
Master Sergeant, USAF (Ret)
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Master Sergeant - E7 2130 Communications Group Aug 1987 - Sep 1990
Joined in April Prucey, Michael
Lt. Colonel, USAF (Ret)
mauser_41@hotmail.com michael.prucey@sbcglobal.net
Captain, Security Police Sep 1984 - Jun 1987
Joined in April Sherby, Steve
stephen_sherby@infostations.com
A1C, 20th OMS Blue 2 Crew Chief 1975 - 1977
Joined in April Staff Sergeant - E5 Webb, James (Jim)
Staff Sergeant, USAF (Ret)
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Staff Sergeant - E5 SSgt, 20th SPS 1992 - 1994


Update for the Air Police / Security Police Squadrons page...
Article by SrA Douglas Solomon, U.S. Air Force photos by Patrick Looper. Submitted by John Kaverman, 7320th SPS, D-Flight, Aug 1985 - Aug 1987.

Police place in Peacekeeper competition
Article by SrA Douglas Solomon, U.S. Air Force photos by Patrick Looper.

Submitted by John Kaverman, 7320th SPS, D-Flight, Aug 1985 - Aug 1987.


Update for the Comm Squadrons page...
Submitted by Paul DeHart, 2130th Comm Gp, Oct 1972- Oct 1974.

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...
High resolution image. DoD photo taken by SSgt. Fernando Serna on 17 Sep 1985. 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 Munitions Maitenance Squadron page...
High resolution image. DoD photo by Chief Master Sgt. Don Sutherland. Source: www.defenselink.mil. Airman 1st Class Steve Jones checks a BLU-107 bomb. (Released to Public)

DoD photo by Chief Master Sgt. Don Sutherland on 30 Nov 1988.

High resolution image. DoD photo by Chief Master Sgt. Don Sutherland. Source: www.defenselink.mil. TSgt. Marvin Paskewitz, SSGT Mark Fleming, and A1C Charles Craft position a training model of a Durandal penetration bomb on a trailer chassis. (Released to Public)

DoD photo taken by Chief Master Sgt. Don Sutherland on 30 Nov 1988.

High resolution image. DoD photo by Chief Master Sgt. Don Sutherland. Source: www.defenselink.mil. Airman Randall Cramer and Sergeant Steve Snyder attach a tail fin retarder to a Mark 84 bomb. (Released to Public)

DoD photo taken by Chief Master Sgt. Don Sutherland on 30 Nov 1988.

High resolution image. DoD photo by Chief Master Sgt. Don Sutherland. Source: www.defenselink.mil. Airman First Class Steve Baldwin drives munitions for an F-111E aircraft of the 20th Tactical Fighter Wing to an assembly area. (Released to Public)

DoD photo taken by Chief Master Sgt. Don Sutherland on 1 Jan 1988.

High resolution image. DoD photo by Chief Master Sgt. Don Sutherland. Source: www.defenselink.mil. Staff Sergeant Johnny VanMeter and Airman Gerald Green monitor the loading of Mark 84 bombs. (Released to Public)

DoD photo taken by Chief Master Sgt. Don Sutherland on 1 Jan 1988.

High resolution image. DoD photo by Chief Master Sgt. Don Sutherland. Source: www.defenselink.mil. Munitions crew members use an MJ1 weapons loader to remove Durandal bombs from their crates. (Released to Public)

DoD photo taken by Chief Master Sgt. Don Sutherland on 1 Jan 1988.

High resolution image. DoD photo by Chief Master Sgt. Don Sutherland. Source: www.defenselink.mil. Airman First Class (A1C) Steve Menger, left, checks a bomb release unit; A1C David Shelton monitors the process. (Released to Public)

DoD photo taken by Chief Master Sgt. Don Sutherland on 1 Jan 1988.


Updates for the 79th Tactical Fighter Squadron page...
High resolution image. DoD photo taken on 27 Mar 1987 by SSgt Fernando Serna. (Released to Public)  Source: www.defenselink.mil. 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)

High resolution image. DoD photo taken on 27 Mar 1987 by SSgt Fernando Serna. (Released to Public)  Source: www.defenselink.mil. 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)

High resolution image. DoD photo taken on 27 Mar 1987 by SSgt Fernando Serna. (Released to Public)  Source: www.defenselink.mil. 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)

High resolution image. DoD photo taken on 27 Mar 1987 by SSgt Fernando Serna. (Released to Public)  Source: www.defenselink.mil. 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)

High resolution image. DoD photo taken on 27 Mar 1987 by SSgt Fernando Serna. (Released to Public)  Source: www.defenselink.mil. 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)

High resolution image. DoD photo taken on 27 Mar 1987 by SSgt Fernando Serna. (Released to Public)  Source: www.defenselink.mil. 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)

High resolution image. DoD photo taken on 27 Mar 1987 by SSgt Fernando Serna. (Released to Public)  Source: www.defenselink.mil. 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)

High resolution image. DoD photo taken on 27 Mar 1987 by SSgt Fernando Serna. (Released to Public)  Source: www.defenselink.mil. 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)

High resolution image. DoD photo taken on 27 Mar 1987 by SSgt Fernando Serna. (Released to Public)  Source: www.defenselink.mil. 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)

High resolution image. DoD photo taken on 27 Mar 1987 by SSgt Fernando Serna. (Released to Public)  Source: www.defenselink.mil. 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)

High resolution image. DoD photo taken on 27 Mar 1987 by Sgt David S. Nolan. (Released to Public)  Source: www.defenselink.mil. A 20th Tactical Fighter Wing F-111E aircraft is serviced in a hangar.

DoD photo taken on 27 Mar 1987 by Sgt David S. Nolan. (Released to Public)

High resolution image. DoD photo taken on 6 Apr 1987 by Sgt David Nolan. (Released to Public)  Source: www.defenselink.mil. 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)

High resolution image. DoD photo taken on 6 Apr 1987 by Sgt David Nolan. (Released to Public)  Source: www.defenselink.mil. 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...
High resolution image. DoD photo by: SSgt. David S. Nolan. Source: www.defenselink.mil. 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.

High resolution image. DoD photo by SSgt. David S. Nolan. Source: www.defenselink.mil. 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.

High resolution image. DoD photo by SSgt. David S. Nolan. Source: www.defenselink.mil. 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.

High resolution image. DoD photo by SSgt. David S. Nolan. Source: www.defenselink.mil. 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.

High resolution image. DoD photo by SSgt. David S. Nolan. Source: www.defenselink.mil. 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.

High resolution image. DoD photo by SSgt. David S. Nolan. Source: www.defenselink.mil. 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 George ''Lopee'' Lopez-Pendragon, 7320th/20th Security Police Squadron, 1985 - 1989. Airman Mike Jaouen and his Girlfriend Karen, outside the NCO Club, Summer 1985.

Submitted by George "Lopee" Lopez-Pendragon, 7320th/20th Security Police Squadron, 1985 - 1989.

Submitted by George ''Lopee'' Lopez-Pendragon, 7320th/20th Security Police Squadron, 1985 - 1989. Airman and some of the locals wanting to be signed into the NCO Club, Summer 1985.

Submitted by George "Lopee" Lopez-Pendragon, 7320th/20th Security Police Squadron, 1985 - 1989.

Submitted by George ''Lopee'' Lopez-Pendragon, 7320th/20th Security Police Squadron, 1985 - 1989. Sgt. Fred Gomez & Sgt. Wayne Ried, inside the NCO Club, Summer 1985.

Submitted by George "Lopee" Lopez-Pendragon, 7320th/20th Security Police Squadron, 1985 - 1989.

Submitted by George ''Lopee'' Lopez-Pendragon, 7320th/20th Security Police Squadron, 1985 - 1989. Sgt. Tassone & Gomez, inside the NCO Club, Summer 1985.

Submitted by George "Lopee" Lopez-Pendragon, 7320th/20th Security Police Squadron, 1985 - 1989.

Submitted by George ''Lopee'' Lopez-Pendragon, 7320th/20th Security Police Squadron, 1985 - 1989. Sgt. Tassone & Gomez gambling, inside the NCO Club, Summer 1985.

Submitted by George "Lopee" Lopez-Pendragon, 7320th/20th Security Police Squadron, 1985 - 1989.

Submitted by George ''Lopee'' Lopez-Pendragon, 7320th/20th Security Police Squadron, 1985 - 1989. Airman Ricky Barber, Sgt. Tassone & Gomez, inside Night Club area of the NCO Club, Summer 1985.

Submitted by George "Lopee" Lopez-Pendragon, 7320th/20th Security Police Squadron, 1985 - 1989.

Submitted by George ''Lopee'' Lopez-Pendragon, 7320th/20th Security Police Squadron, 1985 - 1989. SP Airmen George Lopez & Darrel Frazier on our way to London. Taken by Jerry (Mudbone) Arline III, June 1985.

Submitted by George "Lopee" Lopez-Pendragon, 7320th/20th Security Police Squadron, 1985 - 1989.

Submitted by George ''Lopee'' Lopez-Pendragon, 7320th/20th Security Police Squadron, 1985 - 1989. SP Airmen George Lopez & Ricky Barber on line at the Lamplighter Inn (Chow Hall) Goofing with a Supply Hat, Winter 1985.

Submitted by George "Lopee" Lopez-Pendragon, 7320th/20th Security Police Squadron, 1985 - 1989.

Submitted by George ''Lopee'' Lopez-Pendragon, 7320th/20th Security Police Squadron, 1985 - 1989. Supply Airman, on line at the Lamplighter Inn (Chow Hall) Goofing with her Supply Hat. SP Airman Payton behind her, Winter 1985.

Submitted by George "Lopee" Lopez-Pendragon, 7320th/20th Security Police Squadron, 1985 - 1989.

Submitted by George ''Lopee'' Lopez-Pendragon, 7320th/20th Security Police Squadron, 1985 - 1989. Supply Airman, arriving to the Lamplighter Inn with friend (Chow Hall), Winter 1985.

Submitted by George "Lopee" Lopez-Pendragon, 7320th/20th Security Police Squadron, 1985 - 1989.

Submitted by George ''Lopee'' Lopez-Pendragon, 7320th/20th Security Police Squadron, 1985 - 1989. Taken from the top floor of the Security Police Dorm, Winter 1985.

Submitted by George "Lopee" Lopez-Pendragon, 7320th/20th Security Police Squadron, 1985 - 1989.

Submitted by George ''Lopee'' Lopez-Pendragon, 7320th/20th Security Police Squadron, 1985 - 1989. Local girls that were signed into the club, inside Night Club area of the NCO Club, Summer 1985.

Submitted by George "Lopee" Lopez-Pendragon, 7320th/20th Security Police Squadron, 1985 - 1989.

Submitted by George ''Lopee'' Lopez-Pendragon, 7320th/20th Security Police Squadron, 1985 - 1989. Airmen Ricky Barber & Lori, inside Night Club area of the NCO Club, Summer 1985.

Submitted by George "Lopee" Lopez-Pendragon, 7320th/20th Security Police Squadron, 1985 - 1989.

Submitted by George ''Lopee'' Lopez-Pendragon, 7320th/20th Security Police Squadron, 1985 - 1989. Airman Bob Radar (in his WHO T-Shirt) dancing with a local girl, inside Night Club area of the NCO Club, Summer 1985.

Submitted by George "Lopee" Lopez-Pendragon, 7320th/20th Security Police Squadron, 1985 - 1989.

Submitted by George ''Lopee'' Lopez-Pendragon, 7320th/20th Security Police Squadron, 1985 - 1989. This is a panoramic shot of the dance floor (great times, Whooping it up at the club on weekends), inside Night Club area of the NCO Club, Summer 1985.

Submitted by George "Lopee" Lopez-Pendragon, 7320th/20th Security Police Squadron, 1985 - 1989.

Submitted by George ''Lopee'' Lopez-Pendragon, 7320th/20th Security Police Squadron, 1985 - 1989. (L - R) Airman Vonric Slaughter, Sgt. Ralph Gonzales, Sgt. Bill Hamrick, Sgt. Vandyke (Queen), ???, Sgt. ???, airman Golt, Digger, Sgt. Wayne Reid

Submitted by George "Lopee" Lopez-Pendragon, 7320th/20th Security Police Squadron, 1985 - 1989.

Submitted by George ''Lopee'' Lopez-Pendragon, 7320th/20th Security Police Squadron, 1985 - 1989. The Huddle

Submitted by George "Lopee" Lopez-Pendragon, 7320th/20th Security Police Squadron, 1985 - 1989.

Submitted by George ''Lopee'' Lopez-Pendragon, 7320th/20th Security Police Squadron, 1985 - 1989. Airman Scott Christiansen

Submitted by George "Lopee" Lopez-Pendragon, 7320th/20th Security Police Squadron, 1985 - 1989.

Submitted by George ''Lopee'' Lopez-Pendragon, 7320th/20th Security Police Squadron, 1985 - 1989. Sgt. Steve Hamrick & Daughter

Submitted by George "Lopee" Lopez-Pendragon, 7320th/20th Security Police Squadron, 1985 - 1989.

Submitted by George ''Lopee'' Lopez-Pendragon, 7320th/20th Security Police Squadron, 1985 - 1989. Sgt. Steve Hamrick & Daughter

Submitted by George "Lopee" Lopez-Pendragon, 7320th/20th Security Police Squadron, 1985 - 1989.

Submitted by George ''Lopee'' Lopez-Pendragon, 7320th/20th Security Police Squadron, 1985 - 1989. Airman ??? and Lloyd Diggs (Digger)

Submitted by George "Lopee" Lopez-Pendragon, 7320th/20th Security Police Squadron, 1985 - 1989.

Submitted by George ''Lopee'' Lopez-Pendragon, 7320th/20th Security Police Squadron, 1985 - 1989. Submitted by George ''Lopee'' Lopez-Pendragon, 7320th/20th Security Police Squadron, 1985 - 1989. Submitted by George ''Lopee'' Lopez-Pendragon, 7320th/20th Security Police Squadron, 1985 - 1989. These pictures of the June 6th, 1987 Sky Pageant, were taken by me for the Guardian (Base Paper) I still have 52 issues of the Guardian between June "85 & Jan "88. I scanned all the covers.

Submitted by George "Lopee" Lopez-Pendragon, 7320th/20th Security Police Squadron, 1985 - 1989.


Submitted by Bud Wallain, 20th SPS

Submitted by Bud Wallain, 20th SPS "A" Flight, 1973 - 1977.

Scott Ptak. Submitted by Bud Wallain, 20th SPS Scott Ptak.

Submitted by Bud Wallain, 20th SPS "A" Flight, 1973 - 1977.

Merlin Laney. Submitted by Bud Wallain, 20th SPS Merlin Laney

Submitted by Bud Wallain, 20th SPS "A" Flight, 1973 - 1977.

Merlin Laney. Submitted by Bud Wallain, 20th SPS Merlin Laney

Submitted by Bud Wallain, 20th SPS "A" Flight, 1973 - 1977.

Submitted by Bud Wallain, 20th SPS Wallain and Sorrells.

Submitted by Bud Wallain, 20th SPS "A" Flight, 1973 - 1977.

Submitted by Bud Wallain, 20th SPS Bud Wallain.

Submitted by Bud Wallain, 20th SPS "A" Flight, 1973 - 1977.

Submitted by Bud Wallain, 20th SPS Supplee and unknown.

Submitted by Bud Wallain, 20th SPS "A" Flight, 1973 - 1977.


POL Patch photograph donated by Gary Dellenbach, 3918th Supply/Support Squadron. POL Patch

Photograph donated by Gary Dellenbach, 3918th Supply/Support Squadron.

''At Attention'' in front of the 3918th Supply/Support Squadron Barracks. Submitted by Bill Shinkle, 3918th Supply/Support Squadron. "At Attention" in front of the 3918th Supply/Support Squadron Barracks

Submitted by Bill Shinkle, 3918th Supply/Support Squadron.

Submitted through Jim Seymour. "By RAF Upper Heyford Station Sign"
Gary Fluharty (left) and Bill Shinkle (right)

Submitted through Jim Seymour.

Submitted through Jim Seymour. Bill Shinkle by stone wall/farmers field
(That farmer found a lot of free baseballs and bottles of booze behind that wall)

Submitted through Jim Seymour.

Submitted through Jim Seymour. "Saying Good-bye to RAF Upper Heyford"
Gary Dellenbach (left) and Elliott Pulley (right)

Submitted through Jim Seymour.

Submitted through Jim Seymour. "The Proper Way To Brush Your Teeth"
John Ellison (right) & David Khim (left)

Submitted through Jim Seymour.

Submitted through Jim Seymour. "The Vibratones"
(Base Rock Band)
Bart Holswade on drums & Eddie Bustamante
Guitarist on far right

Submitted through Jim Seymour.

Submitted through Jim Seymour. Chuck Jordan

Submitted through Jim Seymour.

Submitted through Jim Seymour. Gary Dellenbach - "Artist At Work"
He painted a mural for the barracks.

Submitted through Jim Seymour.

Submitted through Jim Seymour. Upper Heyford Village
1961

Submitted through Jim Seymour.

Submitted through Jim Seymour. Bus Stop Upper Heyford Village
1961

Submitted through Jim Seymour.


Submitted by Dave Korb Submitted by Dave Korb.


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 March:
Joined in March Master Sergeant - E7 Butterfield, James (Jim)
Master Sergeant, USAF (Ret)
yonahbee@comcast.net
Technical Sergeant - E6 TSgt, 20th CES Runway Barrier Maintenance 1973 - 1976
Joined in March Technical Sergeant - E6 Davidson, Michael "Harley"
Technical Sergeant, USAF (Ret)
davidsoncla@clearwire.net
Sergeant - E4 Sgt, 20th SPS "A" Flt Oct 1981 - Dec 1984
Joined in March Kelso, Sharon
kelsos00@dcor.state.ga.us
Sergeant - E4 Sgt, 520 Fighting 55th
Crew Chief of 68-006 (Balls 6)
1988 - 1991
Joined in March Chief Master Sergeant - E9 Keene, Terry
Chief Master Sergeant, USAF (Ret)
rosheart@bigfoot.com
Senior Airman SrA, 77 AMU Flightline Crew Chief
20th OMS
1978 - 1980
Joined in March Kraus, Stephen (Steve)
laker8888@yahoo.com
2nd Lt -Capt, 77th TFS Oct 1982 - Oct 1985
Joined in March McLain, Roger "Herky"
Colonel, USAF (Ret)
rdmclain@austin.rr.com
Major, 17 TRS Sep 1967 - Nov 1969
Joined in March Muehlenbein, Bill
bmuehlen@dfwair.net
Sergeant - E4 Sgt, 55TFS, Target Intelligence Nov 1973 - Jul 1975
Joined in March Master Sergeant - E7 Robinson, William (Robby)
Master Sergeant, USAF (Ret)
billyv8366@sbcglobal.net
3 stripes for the rank of Airman First Class during this time period. A1C, 66 SPS Mar 1967 - Sep 1967
Joined in March Sloan, Marty
MSloan0304@comcast.net
Sergeant - E4 Sgt, 20TFW Command Post Apr 1972 - May 1975
Joined in March Technical Sergeant - E6 Wallain, Buddy (Bud)
Technical Sergeant, USAF (Ret)
sgtbud@centurytel.net
Sergeant - E4 A1C - Sgt, 20th SPS "A" Flight 1973 - 1977
Zara, Louis (Lou)
vallouz@entouch.net
3 stripes for the rank of Airman First Class during this time period. A/1c, 3918 Food Service Squadron Sep 1951 - Sep 1955


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 February:
Joined in February Carr, Michael
afvet53@netzero.net
A1C, 20 SPS "B" or "C" Flt
USAFE Marksmanship Matches 1st 76, 2nd 77
Sep 1975 - Nov 1977
Joined in February Dobbs (now Spence), Maxine "Max"
mspence6@cox.net
A1C, 2168th CS, Radio Maintenance and NCMO Mar 1976 - Sep 1977
Joined in February Mankins, Jerry "Max"
jerry.mankins@lackland.af.mil
A1C, 20th Supply Squadron Aug 1983 - Sep 1985
Joined in February Manley, George (Pete)
screaminpaw@aol.com
Senior Airman SrA, 20th EMS AGE (AGE 5) Ammo Augmentee Aug 1985 - Mar 1988
Joined in February Rogers, Don
Lt. Colonel, USAF (Ret)
droges1@nc.rr.com
Capt, 20th Supply Squadron 1975 - 1980


3918 Combat Defense Squadron Emblem...

Submitted by Terry Horstead


Updates to the 20th AGS page...

Submitted by Alfred Plouffe, 20th OMS, 1975 - 1978 and 77 TFS Production Super, 1981 - 1985. Submitted by Alfred Plouffe, 20th OMS, 1975 - 1978 and 77 TFS Production Super, 1981 - 1985.

20 AGS Top Three Plaque & F-111 Clock Pictures

Submitted by Alfred Plouffe, 20th OMS, 1975 - 1978 and 77 TFS Production Super, 1981 - 1985.


Updates to the 20th SPS page...

Airman Kaverman; winter of 1985. Submitted by John Kaverman, 7320th SPS, D-Flight, Aug 1985 - Aug 1987. Capt. Mike Prucey; Peacekeeper Team, 1986. Submitted by John Kaverman, 7320th SPS, D-Flight, Aug 1985 - Aug 1987. A1C Kaverman. Peacekeeper Team, 1986. Submitted by John Kaverman, 7320th SPS, D-Flight, Aug 1985 - Aug 1987. A1C Kaverman cleaning weapon. Peacekeeper Team, 1986. Submitted by John Kaverman, 7320th SPS, D-Flight, Aug 1985 - Aug 1987. Dorm Party; Rick Potter, Chris Hines, Bill Powers. D-flight, 1985. Submitted by John Kaverman, 7320th SPS, D-Flight, Aug 1985 - Aug 1987.

Submitted by John Kaverman, 7320th SPS, D-Flight, Aug 1985 - Aug 1987.


Submitted by Daryle Rowan. Note: This is a 4 meg file!

This is also one of the last pictures that the 79th took. Don't remember the date, but it was before alot of us got shipped over to the 55th.

Submitted by Daryle Rowan.

68-053. Submitted by Bryan 'Stew' Stewart, 79th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Nov 1987 - Nov 1993. 68-053 & DCC SSgt Stewart. 68-079 at Tiger Meet.

Submitted by Bryan "Stew" Stewart, Crew Chief, 680053 "Christine", 79th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Nov 1987 - Nov 1993.

RAF Croughton Barracks - May 1973. Submitted by MSgt Paul DeHart USAFR (RET), 2130th Comm Flight, RAF Croughton (1972-1974). RAF Croughton Barracks - May 1973
(photo taken from chow hall toward barracks)

Submitted by MSgt Paul DeHart USAFR (RET)
2130th Comm Flight, RAF Croughton (1972-1974).


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


Updates for the APS/SPS web page, submitted by Mike "Ernie" Bouchie, 20th SPS-LE "D" Flight, 1975 - 1977.

Submitted by Mike ''Ernie'' Bouchie, 20th SPS-LE ''D'' Flight, 1975 - 1977. "The Bi-Centennial Air Show of 1976, when they had aircraft from all over NATO in."

Submitted by Mike "Ernie" Bouchie, 20th SPS-LE "D" Flight, 1975 - 1977.

Submitted by Mike ''Ernie'' Bouchie, 20th SPS-LE ''D'' Flight, 1975 - 1977. "The Bi-Centennial Air Show of 1976, when they had aircraft from all over NATO in."

Submitted by Mike "Ernie" Bouchie, 20th SPS-LE "D" Flight, 1975 - 1977.

Submitted by Mike ''Ernie'' Bouchie, 20th SPS-LE ''D'' Flight, 1975 - 1977. "The Bi-Centennial Air Show of 1976, when they had aircraft from all over NATO in."

Submitted by Mike "Ernie" Bouchie, 20th SPS-LE "D" Flight, 1975 - 1977.

Submitted by Mike ''Ernie'' Bouchie, 20th SPS-LE ''D'' Flight, 1975 - 1977. "The Bi-Centennial Air Show of 1976, when they had aircraft from all over NATO in."

Submitted by Mike "Ernie" Bouchie, 20th SPS-LE "D" Flight, 1975 - 1977.

Submitted by Mike ''Ernie'' Bouchie, 20th SPS-LE ''D'' Flight, 1975 - 1977. "Ernie having a drink with friends outside his room."

Submitted by Mike "Ernie" Bouchie, 20th SPS-LE "D" Flight, 1975 - 1977.

Submitted by Mike ''Ernie'' Bouchie, 20th SPS-LE ''D'' Flight, 1975 - 1977. "SSgt. Gene Willis and A1C Ernie Bouchie at RAF Croughton Gate."

Submitted by Mike "Ernie" Bouchie, 20th SPS-LE "D" Flight, 1975 - 1977.

Submitted by Mike ''Ernie'' Bouchie, 20th SPS-LE ''D'' Flight, 1975 - 1977. "Ernie's van. It got 30 miles to the quart of oil. 20th Security Police barracks in background."

Submitted by Mike "Ernie" Bouchie, 20th SPS-LE "D" Flight, 1975 - 1977.

Submitted by Mike ''Ernie'' Bouchie, 20th SPS-LE ''D'' Flight, 1975 - 1977. "Airman 1st Class Scott Herndon and Ernie Bouchie getting ready to leave for the Security Police Banquet."

Submitted by Mike "Ernie" Bouchie, 20th SPS-LE "D" Flight, 1975 - 1977.

Submitted by Mike ''Ernie'' Bouchie, 20th SPS-LE ''D'' Flight, 1975 - 1977. "I think the Base Commander or the SP Commander at the banquet."

Submitted by Mike "Ernie" Bouchie, 20th SPS-LE "D" Flight, 1975 - 1977.

Submitted by Mike ''Ernie'' Bouchie, 20th SPS-LE ''D'' Flight, 1975 - 1977. "Base Alert Time: Sgt. Ernie Bouchie looking good while protecting the base."

Submitted by Mike "Ernie" Bouchie, 20th SPS-LE "D" Flight, 1975 - 1977.

Submitted by Mike ''Ernie'' Bouchie, 20th SPS-LE ''D'' Flight, 1975 - 1977. "Sgt. Richard "Rick" Ryan ready to protect Heyford during Alert."

Submitted by Mike "Ernie" Bouchie, 20th SPS-LE "D" Flight, 1975 - 1977.

Submitted by Mike ''Ernie'' Bouchie, 20th SPS-LE ''D'' Flight, 1975 - 1977. "Preparing the F-111 for its next mission."

Submitted by Mike "Ernie" Bouchie, 20th SPS-LE "D" Flight, 1975 - 1977.

Submitted by Mike ''Ernie'' Bouchie, 20th SPS-LE ''D'' Flight, 1975 - 1977. "Rick Ryan and Ernie Bouchie "Looking Good". Chow Hall in the background."

Submitted by Mike "Ernie" Bouchie, 20th SPS-LE "D" Flight, 1975 - 1977.


In 1990 I was fortunate to take part in the Air Pageant from Duxford Airfield in Cambridgeshire. As a volunteer aircraft restorer, with the now Aircraft Restoration Company, we flew in with our Beech 18 (C-45) along with elements of The Fighter Collection. Our pilot that weekend was Lee Proudfoot who is now a renowned display pilot as is John Romain who runs the Aircraft Restoration Company and who is seen flying the TFC's B25. We certainly enjoyed the american hospitality and were billeted with the MP's. Their loud evening music was amusing but in the morning all was very quite and we over-slept. Another memorable point was that the Officers Mess had two sides, one which was plush and similar to other RAF mess' and in the other side sandbags and camo netting I guess to help let off steam? Around and above the bar were I guess the names of all aircrew. It didn't take much working out why a couple of them should be inverted and painted red!

Regards
Bob Sparkes
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Found on www.ebay.com, June 2007, described as follows:

"A rare Boy Scouts of America (B.S.A.) Embroidered Patch ( Mayflower District ) dated 1986. Mayflower District ( as far as I am aware ) included RAF Upper Heyford in Oxfordshire and the Bicester and Croughton area."

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 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


SSgt Sam Johnson. Submitted by Ken Reed, 20th SPS, 'C' Flight Security, 1981 - 1983. "SSgt Sam "Yosemite" Johnson. As I recall, he was originally from somewhere in FL."

Submitted by Ken Reed, 20th SPS, "C" Flight Security, 1981 - 1983.

1st Lt. Tamara L. Bradley. Submitted by Ken Reed, 20th SPS, 'C' Flight Security, 1981 - 1983. "Not the best of pictures, but this was 1LT Tamara L. Bradley. She was "C" flight OIC when the picture was taken (01 OCT 82)."

Submitted by Ken Reed, 20th SPS, "C" Flight Security, 1981 - 1983.

SrA Randy Huling (sic). Submitted by Ken Reed, 20th SPS, 'C' Flight Security, 1981 - 1983. "SrA Randy Huling (sic). He was one of us, as well as the flight clerk."

Submitted by Ken Reed, 20th SPS, "C" Flight Security, 1981 - 1983.

SrA Ken Reed and A1C Gerald Watt (01 OCT 82). Submitted by Ken Reed, 20th SPS, 'C' Flight Security, 1981 - 1983. "SrA (barley) Ken Reed and A1C Gerald Watt (01 OCT 82)."

Submitted by Ken Reed, 20th SPS, "C" Flight Security, 1981 - 1983.

20th SPS, C-Flight Security, Blues Inspection (in front of the dorm), 01 OCT 82. Submitted by Ken Reed, 20th SPS, "20th SPS, C-Flight Security, Blues Inspection (in front of the dorm), 01 OCT 82."

Submitted by Ken Reed, 20th SPS, "C" Flight Security, 1981 - 1983.

A1C Robert LaGoy. Submitted by Ken Reed, 20th SPS, 'C' Flight Security, 1981 - 1983. "A1C Robert LaGoy. He FIGMO'ed to Griffis AFB, NY."

Submitted by Ken Reed, 20th SPS, "C" Flight Security, 1981 - 1983.

Sgt John (I think) Collier. Submitted by Ken Reed, 20th SPS, 'C' Flight Security, 1981 - 1983. "Sgt John (I think) Collier. Chow bus driver and fire team leader. Talk about southern...."

Submitted by Ken Reed, 20th SPS, "C" Flight Security, 1981 - 1983.

Me, in front of the SP dorm.  I think this was 1981. Submitted by Ken Reed, 20th SPS, 'C' Flight Security, 1981 - 1983. "Me, in front of the SP dorm. I think this was 1981."

Submitted by Ken Reed, 20th SPS, "C" Flight Security, 1981 - 1983.


"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
uhwebguy@hotmail.com


Submitted Feb. 6, 2007 from:

Al Trzeciak
PFC US ARMY, 4th AAA Batallion, Headquarters Battery, 32nd Brigade
Oct 1955 - Dec 1956

"...photos concerning the roll of the U.S. Army played at RAF base Upper Heyford. The Cold War was a serious concern. We had about four radar installations in close proximity to the flight line. Our mission at the time was to provide early warning security. At the time (1956) the base was a SAC stop with B-47's coming in from the States from the midwest. We had mess in the Air Force mess hall and the food was great. Everyone got along. Great duty, great place, great people. 50 years ago and the memories are still quite fresh."

Submitted by Al Trzeciak, PFC US ARMY, 4th AAA Batallion, Headquarters Battery, 32nd Brigade, Oct 1955 - Dec 1956. "One of our Radar sites at RAF Upper Heyford."

4th AAA Battallion

Submitted by Al Trzeciak, PFC US ARMY, 4th AAA Batallion, Headquarters Battery, 32nd Brigade, Oct 1955 - Dec 1956. Hq. Radar - Upper Heyford
Oct 1956
Flight Line and US Army Radar Installation
4th AAA Battallion
US Army Motor Pool in foreground.
Submitted by Al Trzeciak, PFC US ARMY, 4th AAA Batallion, Headquarters Battery, 32nd Brigade, Oct 1955 - Dec 1956. "Taken from the roof of our barracks. Notice the B-47 jet bombers on the airfield in the background. 1956. 4th AAA Battallion Upper Heyford facilities shared with Air Force SAC Units TDY rotating from SAC bases in U.S." Submitted by Al Trzeciak, PFC US ARMY, 4th AAA Batallion, Headquarters Battery, 32nd Brigade, Oct 1955 - Dec 1956. US Army 98th Chemical Company Barracks
August 1956

"Looks dreary doesn't it? Really not that bad."

Submitted by Al Trzeciak, PFC US ARMY, 4th AAA Batallion, Headquarters Battery, 32nd Brigade, Oct 1955 - Dec 1956. Strategic Air Command
B-47
1956 Upper Heyford
US Army Motor Pool in foreground.
Submitted by Al Trzeciak, PFC US ARMY, 4th AAA Batallion, Headquarters Battery, 32nd Brigade, Oct 1955 - Dec 1956. 75 MM Radar Controlled AA Gun
1956
4th AAA Battallion
US Army
Upper Heyford
Submitted by Al Trzeciak, PFC US ARMY, 4th AAA Batallion, Headquarters Battery, 32nd Brigade, Oct 1955 - Dec 1956. B-47s

Upper Heyford 1956

Submitted by Al Trzeciak, PFC US ARMY, 4th AAA Batallion, Headquarters Battery, 32nd Brigade, Oct 1955 - Dec 1956. HQ. Battery
4th AAA Battallion
Interior of Barracks C-54
Upper Heyford, England
Oct 1956
Submitted by Al Trzeciak, PFC US ARMY, 4th AAA Batallion, Headquarters Battery, 32nd Brigade, Oct 1955 - Dec 1956. Home Sweet Home
Upper Heyford, England
Notice Fire Warning Triangle
August 1956
Exterior
4th AAA Battallion


Photo taken by Ken Kingsley, submitted by Mike Noftzger, 20th Supply Squadron, Sep 1977 - Sep 1980.

Upper Heyford 1978 Supply Dorm Room

Upper Bunk: Mike Nunns (in gas mask), Larry Snead
Bottom: Perry Murfield (kneeling), __?__ (standing), Mike Noftzger, Charlie Kroger, Tom Jefferson, Earl Biggs.
Photo taken by Ken Kingsley, submitted by Mike Noftzger, 20th Supply Squadron, Sep 1977 - Sep 1980.


3918th RAF Upper Heyford Reunion (1950-1965)

Here are the group pictures taken at the second 3918th RAF Upper Heyford Reunion (1950-1965), held in San Antonio, TX, Oct. 11-15, 2006.

3918th RAF Upper Heyford Reunion (1950-1965), held in San Antonio, TX, Oct. 11-15, 2006. Back Row: Ron Tabor, Dick Potter, Marlene Rohrbough, Tom Rohrbough, Jerry Denning, Pat Connolly, Dave Mac Donald, Herb Fust, Cecil Chambers, Howard Erickson, Bill Norvell
Middle Row: Al Reissland, John Ambuehl, Al Nelson, Bob Klingbile, Rosemary Schumacher Connolly, Jim Hale, Bill Knowlton
Front Row: Marion "Smitty" Smith, Warren "Ray" Jackson, Robbie Peavy, Jim Seymour, George Weakley, Gary Fluharty, Jim Camille
Missing: Tom Edwards, Roy Johnsen, Gene Wagoner, and George Weideman


3918th RAF Upper Heyford Reunion (1950-1965), held in San Antonio, TX, Oct. 11-15, 2006. Back Row: Ron Tabor, Dick Potter, Tom Rohrbough, Jerry Denning, Pat Connolly, Dave Mac Donald, Herb Fust, Cecil Chambers, Howard Erickson, Bill Norvell
Middle Row: Al Reissland, John Ambuehl, Al Nelson, Bob Klingbile, Rosemary Schumacher Connolly, Jim Hale, Bill Knowlton
Front Row: Marion "Smitty" Smith, Warren "Ray" Jackson, Robbie Peavy, Jim Seymour, George Weakley, Gary Fluharty, Jim Camille
Missing: Tom Edwards, Roy Johnsen, Gene Wagoner, George Weideman


Submitted by Jim Seymour, 3918th Transportation Squadron (SAC), 1959 - 1963.


Submitted courtesy of Mark Mullins. 10/30/06 "A Bit Of Life On Base"

"You may already know that the baseball and softball diamonds are now used by the GB Baseball Academy for training sessions for youth and senior squads. So I spend quite a bit of time standing around Upper Heyford waiting for my sons!"

Submitted courtesy of Mark Mullins. 10/30/06


Submitted by Mike Benedict, 20th SPS, May 1975 - Jun 1977. 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.


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

Photo by Steve Brock.

Submitted by John Murphy, 3918 CAMS, 1964 - 1965. Submitted by John Murphy, 3918 CAMS, 1964 - 1965. 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. C-141B near UH hangars. Submitted by Albert Mosley, 63 AMS, Norton AFB, California. UH F-111 hangars. Submitted by Albert Mosley, 63 AMS, Norton AFB, California. UH Flightline, MAC Aircraft, 1991. Submitted by Albert Mosley, 63 AMS, Norton AFB, California. UH Transient; F-16 taxiing. Submitted by Albert Mosley, 63 AMS, Norton AFB, California.

Submitted by Duane Park.

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.

Check out the updated Sky Kings Footall web page by clicking here.

Photos submitted by Terry White, #2, Sky King DB. 20 CES "Fire Dogs", 1990 - 1994.

Submitted by Terry White, #2, Sky King DB. 1991 Sky Kings

Top L-R Larry LT Brown (OLB), Terry "T White" (FS/RB), Julius Robinson (MLB), Eric Ebanks (DE), Tyrone McKay (OLB), Bottom L-R George Wells (NG), Derek Burguess (CB/OLB), Brian Scott "Scotty" (CB), Chucky Williams (CB)

Submitted by Terry White, #2, Sky King DB. 20 CES "Fire Dogs", 1990 - 1994.

Submitted by Terry White, #2, Sky King DB. 1991 Sky Kings Team Photo.

Submitted by Terry White, #2, Sky King DB. 20 CES "Fire Dogs", 1990 - 1994.

Submitted by Terry White, #2, Sky King DB. 1992 Sky Kings Vs RAF Mildenhall.

Submitted by Terry White, #2, Sky King DB. 20 CES "Fire Dogs", 1990 - 1994.

Submitted by Terry White, #2, Sky King DB. 1993 Terry White, Sky Kings.

Submitted by Terry White, #2, Sky King DB. 20 CES "Fire Dogs", 1990 - 1994.

Submitted by Terry White, #2, Sky King DB. Terry White makes a takle agains the Chicks, 1993.

Submitted by Terry White, #2, Sky King DB. 20 CES "Fire Dogs", 1990 - 1994.

Submitted by Terry White, #2, Sky King DB. Sky Kings Vs Eagles, 1992.

Submitted by Terry White, #2, Sky King DB. 20 CES "Fire Dogs", 1990 - 1994.

Submitted by Kenneth Howley, 66 TAC Hospital, 20 TAC Hospital, Jun 1968 - Nov 1971. Submitted by Kenneth Howley, 66 TAC Hospital, 20 TAC Hospital, Jun 1968 - Nov 1971. Weisbaden Football Game 1970.

Submitted by Kenneth Howley, 66 TAC Hospital, 20 TAC Hospital, Jun 1968 - Nov 1971.

Submitted by Patric L. Powell, Sr., 18th TRW, Jul 1968 - Feb 1970 From the Heyford Observer April 4, 1969

Submitted by Patric L. Powell, Sr., 18th TRW, Jul 1968 - Feb 1970.

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.

Submitted by Jerry Pitts, 20th CRS, Apr 1987 - May 1989. Submitted by Jerry Pitts, 20th CRS, Apr 1987 - May 1989. "This is in front of Dorm 596 after it snowed. I think it was Jan or Feb of 88."

Submitted by Jerry Pitts, 20th CRS, Apr 1987 - May 1989.


Submitted by Al Pinto, Chief, Special Services Division, 20CSG, 1971 - 1973. Submitted by Al Pinto, Chief, Special Services Division, 20CSG, 1971 - 1973. Submitted by Al Pinto, Chief, Special Services Division, 20CSG, 1971 - 1973. "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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Front cover of 'The Guardian', Volume 4, No. 3 Jan 22, 1988. Submitted by Bert ''Rowdy'' Piper, 20th SPS, Area Supervisor / BISS Operator, Oct 1983 - Oct 1987. 'The Guardian', Volume 4, No. 3 Jan 22, 1988; page 2. Submitted by Bert ''Rowdy'' Piper, 20th SPS, Area Supervisor / BISS Operator, Oct 1983 - Oct 1987. 'The Guardian', Volume 4, No. 3 Jan 22, 1988; page 3. Submitted by Bert ''Rowdy'' Piper, 20th SPS, Area Supervisor / BISS Operator, Oct 1983 - Oct 1987. 'The Guardian', Volume 4, No. 3 Jan 22, 1988; page 4. Submitted by Bert ''Rowdy'' Piper, 20th SPS, Area Supervisor / BISS Operator, Oct 1983 - Oct 1987. 'The Guardian', Volume 4, No. 3 Jan 22, 1988; page 5. Submitted by Bert ''Rowdy'' Piper, 20th SPS, Area Supervisor / BISS Operator, Oct 1983 - Oct 1987. 'The Guardian', Volume 4, No. 3 Jan 22, 1988; page 6. Submitted by Bert ''Rowdy'' Piper, 20th SPS, Area Supervisor / BISS Operator, Oct 1983 - Oct 1987.

'The Guardian', Volume 4, No. 3 Jan 22, 1988; page 7. Submitted by Bert ''Rowdy'' Piper, 20th SPS, Area Supervisor / BISS Operator, Oct 1983 - Oct 1987. 'The Guardian', Volume 4, No. 3 Jan 22, 1988; page 8. Submitted by Bert ''Rowdy'' Piper, 20th SPS, Area Supervisor / BISS Operator, Oct 1983 - Oct 1987. 'The Guardian', Volume 4, No. 3 Jan 22, 1988; page 9. Submitted by Bert ''Rowdy'' Piper, 20th SPS, Area Supervisor / BISS Operator, Oct 1983 - Oct 1987. 'The Guardian', Volume 4, No. 3 Jan 22, 1988; page 10. Submitted by Bert ''Rowdy'' Piper, 20th SPS, Area Supervisor / BISS Operator, Oct 1983 - Oct 1987. 'The Guardian', Volume 4, No. 3 Jan 22, 1988; page 11. Submitted by Bert ''Rowdy'' Piper, 20th SPS, Area Supervisor / BISS Operator, Oct 1983 - Oct 1987. 'The Guardian', Volume 4, No. 3 Jan 22, 1988; page 12. Submitted by Bert ''Rowdy'' Piper, 20th SPS, Area Supervisor / BISS Operator, Oct 1983 - Oct 1987.
'The Guardian', Volume 4, No. 3 Jan 22, 1988; page 13. Submitted by Bert ''Rowdy'' Piper, 20th SPS, Area Supervisor / BISS Operator, Oct 1983 - Oct 1987. 'The Guardian', Volume 4, No. 3 Jan 22, 1988; page 14. Submitted by Bert ''Rowdy'' Piper, 20th SPS, Area Supervisor / BISS Operator, Oct 1983 - Oct 1987. 'The Guardian', Volume 4, No. 3 Jan 22, 1988; page 15. Submitted by Bert ''Rowdy'' Piper, 20th SPS, Area Supervisor / BISS Operator, Oct 1983 - Oct 1987. 'The Guardian', Volume 4, No. 3 Jan 22, 1988; page 16. Submitted by Bert ''Rowdy'' Piper, 20th SPS, Area Supervisor / BISS Operator, Oct 1983 - Oct 1987. 'The Guardian', Volume 4, No. 3 Jan 22, 1988; page 17. Submitted by Bert ''Rowdy'' Piper, 20th SPS, Area Supervisor / BISS Operator, Oct 1983 - Oct 1987. 'The Guardian', Volume 4, No. 3 Jan 22, 1988; page 18. Submitted by Bert ''Rowdy'' Piper, 20th SPS, Area Supervisor / BISS Operator, Oct 1983 - Oct 1987.
'The Guardian', Volume 4, No. 3 Jan 22, 1988; page 19. Submitted by Bert ''Rowdy'' Piper, 20th SPS, Area Supervisor / BISS Operator, Oct 1983 - Oct 1987. 'The Guardian', Volume 4, No. 3 Jan 22, 1988; page 20. Submitted by Bert ''Rowdy'' Piper, 20th SPS, Area Supervisor / BISS Operator, Oct 1983 - Oct 1987. 'The Guardian', Volume 4, No. 3 Jan 22, 1988; page 21. Submitted by Bert ''Rowdy'' Piper, 20th SPS, Area Supervisor / BISS Operator, Oct 1983 - Oct 1987. 'The Guardian', Volume 4, No. 3 Jan 22, 1988; page 22. Submitted by Bert ''Rowdy'' Piper, 20th SPS, Area Supervisor / BISS Operator, Oct 1983 - Oct 1987. 'The Guardian', Volume 4, No. 3 Jan 22, 1988; page 23. Submitted by Bert ''Rowdy'' Piper, 20th SPS, Area Supervisor / BISS Operator, Oct 1983 - Oct 1987. Back cover of '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. Submitted by Jeff Turkel, 20th CES Fire Department Firefighter, Dec 1978 - Dec 1981. Crossroads sign. Submitted by Jeff Turkel, 20th CES Fire Department Firefighter, Dec 1978 - Dec 1981.

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.


Submitted by Gaines Liner, 520th AGS, Weapons Branch, 1983 - 1987. Submitted by Gaines Liner, 520th AGS, Weapons Branch, 1983 - 1987.

"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.

Submitted by Kevin Olley, 20th TFW, 520th AGS, 55 AMU, blue section and 20 TFW, MAT DCC / ABDR training section, 1983 - 1986. Submitted by Kevin Olley, 20th TFW, 520th AGS, 55 AMU, blue section and 20 TFW, MAT DCC / ABDR training section, 1983 - 1986.

"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.

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.

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

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