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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. 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. 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 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
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 Air Police / Security Police Squadrons page...

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...

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 Munitions Maitenance Squadron page...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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...

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)

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)

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.

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.	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.
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.	Sgt. Tassone & Gomez, inside the NCO Club, Summer 1985. 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.	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.
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.	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.
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.	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.
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.	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.
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.	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.
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.	(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.
The Huddle 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.
Sgt. Steve Hamrick & Daughter 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.
Airman ??? and Lloyd Diggs (Digger) 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 "A" Flight, 1973 - 1977.	Scott Ptak. Submitted by Bud Wallain, 20th SPS "A" Flight, 1973 - 1977.
Merlin Laney Submitted by Bud Wallain, 20th SPS "A" Flight, 1973 - 1977.	Merlin Laney Submitted by Bud Wallain, 20th SPS "A" Flight, 1973 - 1977.
Wallain and Sorrells. Submitted by Bud Wallain, 20th SPS "A" Flight, 1973 - 1977.	Bud Wallain. Submitted by Bud Wallain, 20th SPS "A" Flight, 1973 - 1977.
Supplee and unknown. Submitted by Bud Wallain, 20th SPS "A" Flight, 1973 - 1977.

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.
"By RAF Upper Heyford Station Sign" Gary Fluharty (left) and Bill Shinkle (right) 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.
"Saying Good-bye to RAF Upper Heyford" Gary Dellenbach (left) and Elliott Pulley (right) Submitted through Jim Seymour.
"The Proper Way To Brush Your Teeth" John Ellison (right) & David Khim (left) Submitted through Jim Seymour.	"The Vibratones" (Base Rock Band) Bart Holswade on drums & Eddie Bustamante Guitarist on far right Submitted through Jim Seymour.
Chuck Jordan Submitted through Jim Seymour.
Gary Dellenbach - "Artist At Work" He painted a mural for the barracks. Submitted through Jim Seymour.
Upper Heyford Village 1961 Submitted through Jim Seymour.	Bus Stop Upper Heyford Village 1961 Submitted through Jim Seymour.

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:
Butterfield, James (Jim) Master Sergeant, USAF (Ret)	TSgt, 20th CES Runway Barrier Maintenance	1973 - 1976
Davidson, Michael "Harley" Technical Sergeant, USAF (Ret)	Sgt, 20th SPS "A" Flt	Oct 1981 - Dec 1984
Kelso, Sharon	Sgt, 520 Fighting 55th Crew Chief of 68-006 (Balls 6)	1988 - 1991
Keene, Terry Chief Master Sergeant, USAF (Ret)	SrA, 77 AMU Flightline Crew Chief 20th OMS	1978 - 1980
Kraus, Stephen (Steve)	2nd Lt -Capt, 77th TFS	Oct 1982 - Oct 1985
McLain, Roger "Herky" Colonel, USAF (Ret)	Major, 17 TRS	Sep 1967 - Nov 1969
Muehlenbein, Bill	Sgt, 55TFS, Target Intelligence	Nov 1973 - Jul 1975
Robinson, William (Robby) Master Sergeant, USAF (Ret)	A1C, 66 SPS	Mar 1967 - Sep 1967
Sloan, Marty	Sgt, 20TFW Command Post	Apr 1972 - May 1975
Wallain, Buddy (Bud) Technical Sergeant, USAF (Ret)	A1C - Sgt, 20th SPS "A" Flight	1973 - 1977
Zara, Louis (Lou)	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:
Carr, Michael	A1C, 20 SPS "B" or "C" Flt USAFE Marksmanship Matches 1st 76, 2nd 77	Sep 1975 - Nov 1977
Dobbs (now Spence), Maxine "Max"	A1C, 2168th CS, Radio Maintenance and NCMO	Mar 1976 - Sep 1977
Mankins, Jerry "Max"	A1C, 20th Supply Squadron	Aug 1983 - Sep 1985
Manley, George (Pete)	SrA, 20th EMS AGE (AGE 5) Ammo Augmentee	Aug 1985 - Mar 1988
Rogers, Don Lt. Colonel, USAF (Ret)	Capt, 20th Supply Squadron	1975 - 1980

3918 Combat Defense Squadron Emblem...

Updates to the 20th AGS page... 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... Submitted by John Kaverman, 7320th SPS, D-Flight, Aug 1985 - Aug 1987.

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.

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

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.
"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.	"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.
"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.	"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.
"Ernie having a drink with friends outside his room." 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.
"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.	"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.
"I think the Base Commander or the SP Commander at the banquet." 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.
"Sgt. Richard "Rick" Ryan ready to protect Heyford during Alert." 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.
"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

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 "Yosemite" Johnson. As I recall, he was originally from somewhere in FL." 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). He was one of us, as well as the flight clerk." 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, "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. 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.

"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

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."
"One of our Radar sites at RAF Upper Heyford." 4th AAA Battallion	Hq. Radar - Upper Heyford Oct 1956 Flight Line and US Army Radar Installation 4th AAA Battallion US Army Motor Pool in foreground.
"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."	US Army 98th Chemical Company Barracks August 1956 "Looks dreary doesn't it? Really not that bad."
Strategic Air Command B-47 1956 Upper Heyford US Army Motor Pool in foreground.	75 MM Radar Controlled AA Gun 1956 4th AAA Battallion US Army Upper Heyford
B-47s Upper Heyford 1956	HQ. Battery 4th AAA Battallion Interior of Barracks C-54 Upper Heyford, England Oct 1956
Home Sweet Home Upper Heyford, England Notice Fire Warning Triangle August 1956 Exterior 4th AAA Battallion

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. 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 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.

"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

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.

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.

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.

1991 Sky Kings Team Photo. Submitted by Terry White, #2, Sky King DB. 20 CES "Fire Dogs", 1990 - 1994.

1992 Sky Kings Vs RAF Mildenhall. Submitted by Terry White, #2, Sky King DB. 20 CES "Fire Dogs", 1990 - 1994.

1993 Terry White, Sky Kings. Submitted by Terry White, #2, Sky King DB. 20 CES "Fire Dogs", 1990 - 1994.

Terry White makes a takle agains the Chicks, 1993. Submitted by Terry White, #2, Sky King DB. 20 CES "Fire Dogs", 1990 - 1994.

Sky Kings Vs Eagles, 1992. Submitted by Terry White, #2, Sky King DB. 20 CES "Fire Dogs", 1990 - 1994.

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

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.

"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.

"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.