CHIXMESSAGES
2005

 

Danny Williams dannywilliams179@aol.com Sat Dec 31 17:29:49 2005 Hi, I am looking for Francis Javan Campbell, who was stationed at Chicksands early 70's. Francis worked in supply.I believe he left the service in 1972. Any information or memories would be great. Thanks for your time Danny Williams
Kim Hagen fortalgonquin@nmo.net Sat Dec 31 03:41:12 2005 Just an ask for help, if anyone has it: The San Vito website has a member ("Boy Lloyd") who is in search of the French Onion Soup recipe from the Hare and Hound in Biggleswade. Apparently the pub owner would pass the recipe to people PCSing, but this guy never got his copy. Does anyone who is a member HAVE the recipe and would you be willing to pass it on? I would post it on the San Vito website and in turn if there's any recipes I can research for any of you, just let me know. (Even if you don't have the French onion soup recipe, just let me know if you have something you would like & I will post it back here) My email is karenisakblixen@yahoo.com and yes I visted and revisted RAF Chicksands and the area many times (I knew Kent Bridges, Don Maatta, and some other of your compatriots via tech training and/or San Vito). Although I had Chix atop my dream sheet, they kept sending me back to Vito and the Middle East. I did have a pub lunch at the Hare & Hound, but I don't think I had the soup as it was summer and pretty unseasonably hot when I was there. Thanks alot for any assistance, Kim Hagen
Billy J Baker billybak@comcast.net Fri Dec 30 09:01:14 2005 Early winter 1954 -- I was new to Chicksands and living in one of the 14 man barracks. I decided to get out of the barracks and go into the town of Bedford after work and evening chow. I slipped on some civies and a jacket and started the walk up to Sandy Lane. Soon wished I had a hat as the damp chill was being felt. Why, oh why, did it have to get dark so early in the day. I had heard about catching the bus at the end of the Lane so down the gradual grade I started walking. It was getting very dark but I could see and be guided by the lights at the farm house half-way down the Lane. But soon it was a short walk up a hill and I was in complete, pitch-black darkness. I had been told of the forest on either side of the Lane but nothing could be seen on this moonless vening. With nothing to guide me but the feel of gravel at the edge of the Lane under my feet, I walked slowly on. I could only hope there were no wild animals living in the forest. I heard a sound and froze in my tracks - something was out there. I was shocked but yet relieved when another single airman almost walked right into me heading for the base. How pleased I was to finally reach the highway, flag down the next bus, and to see lights and other humans. Yet dreading the thought that after my town adventure I had to retrace my steps and take once again that long and scarey walk through the woods to reach the base. I did resolve to get down to the P. X. to purchase a torch (flashlight) for any future attempts to walk Sandy Lane.
Vince Wuwert VAWUWERT@AOL.COM Fri Dec 23 19:49:42 2005 God Bless all who have served at the 6950th SG at RAF Chicksands,the 10th RSM, and Happy Christmas to all...2005 Vince Wuwert Baker flight 6950th SG, 1966-68 Baker Flight USAF Security Service
Thu Dec 22 00:45:59 2005
Don Kalil donaldkalil at aol dot com Wed Dec 21 01:41:14 2005 Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all you Chixers out there. Would love to hear from anyone on Able Flight, 74-76.
vince Wuwert VAWUWERT@AOL.COM Mon Dec 19 22:08:27 2005 Stationed at the 'Sands from April of 66 to February of 68. I'm trying to locate a Ron Wasak. SSGT Wasak at the time in late '67 was a Baker Flight section supervisor. He was from New England and was a rabid Boston Red Sox fan. He had done a previous tour at Chicksands and had married a local girl. Would like to make contact with him.
vince Wuwert VAWUWERT@AOL.COM Mon Dec 19 22:07:57 2005 Stationed at the 'Sands from April of 66 to February of 68. I'm trying to locate a Ron Wasak. SSGT Wasak at the time in late '67 was a Baker Flight section supervisor. He was from New England and was a rabid Boston Red Sox fan. He had done a previous tour at Chicksands and had married a local girl. Would like to make contact with him.
Ron Sellers ron.sellers@adelphia.net Sun Dec 18 18:15:16 2005 Would like to contact SSgt Marty Martin. We were stationed together at Chicksands 2167Comm Sq in the Torn Tape Relay '69 - '70 (Baker Flight). He lived in base housing with his wife Delores & kids. Any info would be appreciated.
Ron Sellers ron.sellers@adelphia.net Sun Dec 18 18:12:16 2005 Would like to contact SSgt Marty Martin. We were stationed together at Chicksands 2167Comm Sq in the Torn Tape Relay '69 - '70 (Baker Flight). He lived in base housing with his wife Delores & kids. Any info would be appreciated.
Ernest A. Tippie ETippie@AOL.com Sat Dec 17 23:30:46 2005 I was stationed at Chicksands from July 1952 to December 1954. I was in Tech Services. I have been wondering where some of the fellows in Tech Services are. The following are some of those people. T/Sgt Brown, S/Sgt Clyde Stinson from Missouri, S/Sgt White, S/Sgt George Hamp from Rockford Ill,Chris Cochran from Oklahoma, A/1C Aberenathy from Alabama, Leroy Steiner from Racine, Wis,Fred Yoder from Ohio, S/Sgt Ethridge from Geogria, reg Brennamen from Maine, Walter Kinch, A1C Robinson Nicname Tadpole, Dudley Wade. These are the ones that I can remember. I would appreciate any help. I have attended the "50's reunion the past 4 years and will probably attend thius year in San Antonio. Chicksands was a great place to serve. Right after I arriced there from Germany I took a reenlistment furlough back to the US and got married. My wife followed me back to England and we lived in Bedford until we retured to the US in December 1954 to be discharged. Our oldest son was born at Wimpole Park in October 1953. Thanks
Ernest A. Tippie ETippie@AOL.com Sat Dec 17 23:29:52 2005 I was stationed at Chicksands from July 1952 to December 1954. I was in Tech Services. I have been wondering where some of the fellows in Tech Services are. The following are some of those people. T/Sgt Brown, S/Sgt Clyde Stinson from Missouri, S/Sgt White, S/Sgt George Hamp from Rockford Ill,Chris Cochran from Oklahoma, A/1C Aberenathy from Alabama, Leroy Steiner from Racine, Wis,Fred Yoder from Ohio, S/Sgt Ethridge from Geogria, reg Brennamen from Maine, Walter Kinch, A1C Robinson Nicname Tadpole, Dudley Wade. These are the ones that I can remember. I would appreciate any help. I have attended the "50's reunion the past 4 years and will probably attend thius year in San Antonio. Chicksands was a great place to serve. Right after I arriced there from Germany I took a reenlistment furlough back to the US and got married. My wife followed me back to England and we lived in Bedford until we retured to the US in December 1954 to be discharged. Our oldest son was born at Wimpole Park in October 1953. Thanks
Ernest A. Tippie ETippie@AOL.com Sat Dec 17 23:29:13 2005 I was stationed at Chicksands from July 1952 to December 1954. I was in Tech Services. I have been wondering where some of the fellows in Tech Services are. The following are some of those people. T/Sgt Brown, S/Sgt Clyde Stinson from Missouri, S/Sgt White, S/Sgt George Hamp from Rockford Ill,Chris Cochran from Oklahoma, A/1C Aberenathy from Alabama, Leroy Steiner from Racine, Wis,Fred Yoder from Ohio, S/Sgt Ethridge from Geogria, reg Brennamen from Maine, Walter Kinch, A1C Robinson Nicname Tadpole, Dudley Wade. These are the ones that I can remember. I would appreciate any help. I have attended the "50's reunion the past 4 years and will probably attend thius year in San Antonio. Chicksands was a great place to serve. Right after I arriced there from Germany I took a reenlistment furlough back to the US and got married. My wife followed me back to England and we lived in Bedford until we retured to the US in December 1954 to be discharged. Our oldest son was born at Wimpole Park in October 1953. Thanks
Ernest A. Tippie ETippie@AOL.com Sat Dec 17 23:27:58 2005 I was stationed at Chicksands from July 1952 to December 1954. I was in Tech Services. I have been wondering where some of the fellows in Tech Services are. The following are some of those people. T/Sgt Brown, S/Sgt Clyde Stinson from Missouri, S/Sgt White, S/Sgt George Hamp from Rockford Ill,Chris Cochran from Oklahoma, A/1C Aberenathy from Alabama, Leroy Steiner from Racine, Wis,Fred Yoder from Ohio, S/Sgt Ethridge from Geogria, reg Brennamen from Maine, Walter Kinch, A1C Robinson Nicname Tadpole, Dudley Wade. These are the ones that I can remember. I would appreciate any help. I have attended the "50's reunion the past 4 years and will probably attend thius year in San Antonio. Chicksands was a great place to serve. Right after I arriced there from Germany I took a reenlistment furlough back to the US and got married. My wife followed me back to England and we lived in Bedford until we retured to the US in December 1954 to be discharged. Our oldest son was born at Wimpole Park in October 1953. Thanks
Ernest A. Tippie ETippie@AOL.com Sat Dec 17 23:26:48 2005 I was stationed at Chicksands from July 1952 to December 1954. I was in Tech Services. I have been wondering where some of the fellows in Tech Services are. The following are some of those people. T/Sgt Brown, S/Sgt Clyde Stinson from Missouri, S/Sgt White, S/Sgt George Hamp from Rockford Ill,Chris Cochran from Oklahoma, A/1C Aberenathy from Alabama, Leroy Steiner from Racine, Wis,Fred Yoder from Ohio, S/Sgt Ethridge from Geogria, reg Brennamen from Maine, Walter Kinch, A1C Robinson Nicname Tadpole, Dudley Wade. These are the ones that I can remember. I would appreciate any help. I have attended the "50's reunion the past 4 years and will probably attend thius year in San Antonio. Chicksands was a great place to serve. Right after I arriced there from Germany I took a reenlistment furlough back to the US and got married. My wife followed me back to England and we lived in Bedford until we retured to the US in December 1954 to be discharged. Our oldest son was born at Wimpole Park in October 1953. Thanks
Paul Murphy paul.murphy@peterson.af.mil Fri Dec 16 10:18:49 2005 I've found some pictures taken in 1962. Can anyone tell me how to post them in the gallery?
Ashley Bigner ashleybigner@yahoo.com Wed Dec 14 23:07:57 2005 I was a military brat - daughter of Steve Bigner and Marcy Bigner. We were stationed at Chicksands 92-94. Looking for any friends of the family. please drop an email!
Ray Thompson greymaus@cableone.net Tue Dec 13 16:05:40 2005 Chicksands 59-61, 65-68, 74-77...Just checkin' in...Would like to see the old place again sometime...maybe next summer...
Forrest "Fritz" Aguirre chromatic30@hotmail.com Tue Dec 13 00:07:19 2005 My dad, SMSGT Robert Aguirre, was stationed at chix from 85-88. I was there 85-87, went to, and graduated from, Alconbury HS before moving on. Would love to hear from anyone who remembers me. I'm especially on the lookout for Greg Bohler. Any one know where he went when he left the Sands?
Bob Smith rsmith9184@aol.com Mon Dec 5 15:41:55 2005 Just stumbled on this site. Was a 203 Russian linguist at Chicsands 71-72, Dog Flight Bob Smith Still kickin' in Chicago
Christina Minnick (Kesby) kesby21@hotmail.com Sat Dec 3 11:11:27 2005 Dave Duncan, I was in England back in January. We were able to get on by showing our Passports or our military ID cards. Their pretty cool. They just ask that you don't get out of your car or take pictures. Don't know why, but hey, it was great to visit after 10 years. The memories were wonderful. Have fun!! :)
George Montague gbm6994@bigpond.net.au Fri Dec 2 02:21:25 2005 I am sad to announce the passing of Max Hawkes on November 9 this year. Max was part of the original group that got the 10th up and running. His wife, Rita, a local girl passed away just a month earlier on Oct 2nd. George
dave duncan da-duncan@msn.com Thu Dec 1 21:35:24 2005 going to england for christmas dec 16th to jan 3rd. doe anyone know if we are able to get on the base? was stationed there 1970-1974 and 1976-1984 would appreciate any info. thank dave
Zan Taylor ztaylor@chicksands.com Fri Nov 25 00:58:21 2005 Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
Bill Ricks rixretreat@aol.com Sun Nov 20 20:21:41 2005 Have finally located the Ole Ball coach from the 1960-63 era....Tony Trovato....he is healthy, alert, with many good memories of the baseball and basketball teams during his tour....he is not on-line but I have Phone #.......
Mon Nov 14 20:24:41 2005
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Alicia Turner (Rachels) TurnerBunch2005@comcast.net Mon Nov 14 10:41:30 2005 Hey everyone! My family was stationed at Chicksands durning 80'-84'. For the teenagers who were there at that time and who hung out at the AYA you would know my mom as Miss Trish. I remember she took a few of you to The Police concert... Mark, Paul, Tim and a few others. She also made it possible for some of us to spend the night in the Priory. If you remember her, please email me. Thanx.
Fri Nov 11 22:06:50 2005
Thu Nov 10 13:58:31 2005
Darrell Otero darrell.otero@fishersci.com Wed Nov 9 13:40:22 2005 Was stationed at the Sands from 84-90. Able Flight X1. Have seen several friends from the past. Played drums in the Chris Hill Band. Looking for Tony Mancilla, Fred Casagni, Bob Holbrook, Kevin Michael, Dan Henry, Rich Page, John Wansing, anyone else who remembers me. I still have contact with Chris (Hill) Eodice, he lives in Tampa as well. Anybody remember Kerry the bartender at the R & G. How about any of my former teammates from the UK Dart Championship teams of the late 80's. Fred, Dave, Tim. See ya.
Christina Kesby kesby21@hotmail.com Sat Oct 29 08:54:25 2005 Hello, just happened to come up on this website. Wow, I'm seeing alot of friends up here. My dad was stationed here from 1990-94. I am looking for anyone who might remember me. I went to middle school here and my freshman year up at Alconbury. I see Anita Kelley was trying to get ahold of me back in 2001. HEY GIRL, man did we loss touch along time ago. Didn't know what happened to ya. I see the last message you wrote was back in 2002. I hope you still come here once in awhile. If anyone knows how to get ahold of Anita, please let me know. Also, if anyone knows how to get ahold of a Nori Atkins, please email me. I was just in England back in January visiting my grandparents and was able to get on Chicksands to show my husband around. Wow, it's been 10 years since I've been there and all the memories came rushing at me. I loved it. I miss that place. Well, take it easy everyone, I hope someone remembers me and drops me a line sometime.
mike darbyshire mikedarby@eastcoast434.fsnet.co.uk Sat Oct 29 08:51:01 2005 hi finaly got in touch with mike butcher former fire dept(civy) seems for some reason both of our emails were returned to sender and it seems to have been happening over a good few years so if anyone who sent mail and had it returned please try again mike d chicks FD
John Kern johnfkern@yahoo.com Fri Oct 28 22:46:23 2005 Hope to see if there is anyone who recollects Sgt. Ken Kern and family. Anyone who does please respond at johnfkern@yahoo.com. I was only a toddler at the time but I now my dad would love to hear from you.
Alex Belt scousman@hotmail.com Wed Oct 26 11:25:04 2005 Hello i am aqteending chicsands for a base visit soon and taking the intelligence aptitude tests can anyone offer up any advice ?
Ratty ratty@ampthillextras.co.uk Sun Oct 23 12:12:59 2005 Hi Looking for any guys who played with the Ampthill Extras Rugby Team - formed by Roy Duffin. please contact me. Cheers Ratty
Gismo gismofly@fsmail.net Sun Oct 16 16:26:27 2005 Wandered around Chicksands yesterday courtesy my son posted there with his wife, Royal Signals. What beautiful place. It is so obvious that the Americans were brilliant stewards of the estate and kept it immaculate. Well done. Love those big American married quarters - blimey! You are not forgotten.
Daniel Richards daniel.richards13@ntlworld.com Sat Oct 15 13:56:19 2005 I am looking for my real father Daniel Acton a serviceman at the base in 1975. I would be very grateful if anyone could contact with me and give me any information regarding his whereabouts or how i may go about contacting him .I appreciate this is a very serious matter and will affect the lives of many people other than myself but I feel it is something i cannot leave any longer. Thankyou for taking time to read my message.
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malcolm kitchen malkit41@aol.com Sun Oct 9 08:55:24 2005 trying to locate hq command,seaaf,raf alipore 1945.My uncle was stationed there and I cannot find any detatails,although I do have his service records.
Larry Ward larry.ward@ntlworld.com Tue Oct 4 08:33:46 2005 Drove by Chicksands on the way to work this morning. Man those onions stink just as baad as ever!!!
tommy maga magatommy@mumu.com Sun Oct 2 06:52:00 2005 stay clear from theses email add
Michael H. Allen tomiki79@hotmail.com Thu Sep 29 15:26:28 2005 Correction: Date of Service at Chicksands "Aug 1977 thru Aug 1979". Sorry about the typo
Michael H. Allen tomiki79@hotmail.com Thu Sep 29 15:23:59 2005 Just signing in. Great website for those who were once stationed there. I served at the sands from Aug 1977 thru Aug 1978. I worked in LGMR. I maintained the AN/FLR-9, (the main gear and the spaghetti patch panel) in the Ops bldg and the equipment out at the roundhouse at the elephant cage. Some of the people I work with on a daily basis includes MSgt Ronald McNaughton, Msgt Stephen C. Curtis, Tsgt Robert Lundquist,Tsgt Dan Gardner III, Thomas Bledsoe, Johnny McCasland, Janice Wanat and a host of others in other workcenters.
Rose Rasberry lovvalinti@aol.com Sun Sep 25 21:12:14 2005 i missed spelled the name Howard an he was called either Dean or Razz.
Rose Rasberry lovvalinti@aol.com Sun Sep 25 21:09:37 2005 I am the widow of Howars Rasberry, i know he spent nine years altogether in chicksands,he talked about it so much, i met two of his friends Larry Vrbka, (Clutch) as he was called he married a girl from there named Shiela, they had great times talking about the fun,,,,, enjoyed listening, i would love to talk to anyone that remembers my husband think he was there the first time around 53an was there again in the 60's GodBless all, oh yea i know he got intotrouble for taking some booze an cigs off base. he also played a lot of darts, was a good player...... Rose
Mabry King Mabryjk@aol.com Wed Sep 14 12:24:50 2005 I would like to notify the former students and teachers of Alconbury HS and Chicksands EL that David L. King who was a former teacher at both schools died on June 13, 2005 after a short illnes with brain cancer. Both David and I taught at Chicksands between 1985 and 1992.
denny mccraw themccraws@bellsouth.net Tue Sep 13 13:38:42 2005 hi vince haven't heard from you in a while i guess the change of the email address didn't help did you go the the past reunion?
ONYEZE MGBADA MUMU@MUGU.NET Tue Sep 13 04:44:11 2005 MUGUUUUUU I DON DE HERE OOOOOOOO BROS KEEP IT UP VERY GOO SITE
jon stevens sharedvisions2000@hotmail.com Sat Sep 3 03:45:10 2005 can anyone tell me what towns are efected in la im tring to get in touch with steve duck in franklinton
Vince Wuwert vawuwert@aol.com Fri Sep 2 12:30:06 2005 9-02-05 Please pray for the victims of the Gulf of Mexico hurricane that devestated that area. People are without food, water, and other necessities. The American Govt. is doing what it can to help them. The power of prayer is mighty. Please join me in praying for all these victims. Vince Wuwert RAF Chicksands 66-68
Eddie Edwards scissorhands62@hotmail.com Fri Aug 26 14:31:57 2005 Hello all! In case you haven't heard through the grapevine, through the message boards at www.chicksands.com or www.videoranch.net/chicksands, then here it is: We (Ed S. and Ed E.) are coordinating a Reunion for all Chicksands alumni, not just Cops, for St. Patricks's Day, 2007 in Ireland. Sir Edmond Scannell has been kind enough to assist in the process and fasciliate some key elements such as lodging, etc. Not to mention he is the chief expert on Ireland so he will be providing some invaluable directions for places to party! If you are interested, all you military pukes (welfare cases) should put in for your leave now and start begging, as well as lining up for stand-by flights! For those of us with real ives and jobs, we simply take vacation and book our flights. Ed has come up with some great ideas. For one, the possibility of opening up a bank account so that we can all contribute to it now and have a pool of money for flights, lodging, Guinness money, etc. Please let us know if you would be interested in contributing to this as well. Keep in touch and we'll keep you posted. --Eddie
mark mark_bello7@yahoo.co.uk Tue Aug 23 00:08:26 2005 hello freide
barbara kermack barbara_bolton@hotmail.com Tue Aug 16 17:18:31 2005 Im trying to locate Troy Pointer or Poynter, afroamerican who was at kirknewton then went to Chicksands .This was in the early 60s.Any info; welcome.
Paul Hartman phartman@uplink.net Tue Aug 16 09:57:31 2005 Looking for David Dirksee/Dirkse Michigan, and Richard Verba, Cleveland, Ohio, both at RAF Chicksands 1965-66, Baker Flight.
Mercedes Renteria Mermerz@hotmail.com Sat Aug 13 18:15:09 2005 I'm looking for anyone that I used to work with at 7274 SPS...I was a summer hire brat...anyone remember me? My dad retired in Albuquerque, New Mexico. If you are in the surrounding area, call me...505 239 9426
may aong_m1@hotmail.com Sun Aug 7 00:19:16 2005 Hello! I am asains peple it to be a new
Genell Black genellybean@yahoo.com Fri Aug 5 03:25:05 2005 My dad (Barney Black) was stationed at Chicksands from 1985-1994. I attended Chicksands Elementary school from 1992-94 in 5th and 6th grade. I'm looking for anyone who knew me then and in particular my two friends Patrick and Robert. Unfortunatly I cannot remember either of their last names. Thanks.
Gene Glidden genmar2@msn.com Thu Aug 4 10:18:15 2005 Jim Brewer - saw your message and have tried to e-mail you a couple of times without success. If you read this, send me an e-mail. Served with you at the 6950th and the 6901st.
CA&F chicksandsreunion05|@hotmail.com Tue Aug 2 06:23:43 2005 Reunion success! more info later. Cheers all!
Lisa (Copas) Wall lisacop@tampabay.rr.com Tue Jul 26 19:49:30 2005 Looking to locate Terry Anderson who I thought was on Baker Flight with my father, Bill (Cowboy) Copas from around 1972-1979. He may have been on Able Flight. I just remember he was close to my family and it seems he would have been in his 20's at the time. Thanks in advance and I really miss the military life. Be safe...
T Guerin tgemineye01@aol.com Tue Jul 26 10:21:12 2005 Email address update. Updated Email for me, "Butchman" is tgemineye01@aol.com
Chicksands Alumni & Friends chicksandsreunion05@hotmail.com Sat Jul 23 23:07:13 2005 Please visit the www.videoranch.htm/chicksands.htm or chicksands.org sites for reunion updates.
Earl Richardson earl_richardson@sbcglobal.net Fri Jul 22 13:42:18 2005 Address change
Sat Jul 16 12:36:11 2005
Willard B. Finley wbfinley@sbcglobal.net Wed Jul 13 12:17:22 2005 Chicksands 1955-1957, 1959,60 -1962. Worked for First Sgt Veasey and Clerk William C. Deal till clearance was being processed. After Clearance was approved, worked for Tsgt Anderson. On second tour at Chicksands, worked for Capt McMahn, would like to contact old rivals during my stay. Thanks.
Tue Jul 12 17:18:33 2005
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Bob Edwards ed_trudy@yahoo.com Wed Jul 6 21:37:49 2005 I enjoyed 9 Fetes at Chicksands and my most memorable 4th Of July event was the crash of the A10 aircraft near Old Warden after performing a fly over. I watched it all from the River Flit.
Vince Wuwert Vawuwert@aol.com Tue Jul 5 11:09:18 2005 On this July 4th of 2005 my memories take me back to RAF Chicksands and July of 1966. I recall living across the street from the parking lot where all the July 4th Fete festivities were set up. I lived in Baker Dorm and rarely got a decent nights sleep whilst the noise and music of the fete blared onward. I must admit, some 39 years later, that my time at Chicksands was a memorable one, including all the nose from the Fete. As Americans celebrate 229 years of Independence from King George III, and British influence, we remember those in battle and in harms way in Iraq and Afghanistan, fighting the war against terrorism. Both British and American troops . America may not be without fault, but with all our faults, America and those who have served her over the past two and a quater centuries take pride in uttering the words sacred to Americans, Duty, Honor, Country. Perhaps those who had the privledge to have served at RAF Chicksands in Bedfordshire will join me in saying, Happy Birthday America! Vince Wuwert RAF Chicksands 6950th SG. 1966-68
julie cooper juicyjulie123@ntlworld.com Sat Jul 2 15:01:56 2005 hi does any body out there remember johnnie weaver stationed there in mid seventys believe he was on baker flight
Karen McMahon kareallison@yahoo.com Sat Jun 18 16:26:15 2005 My dad Bernard P. McMahon was stationed at Chicksands in the mid 60's, Col. Manning was base commander at the time. Would like to hear from anyone who may remember my dad or a friend of the family Craig T. Cradlin. Please write. Thankyou
Gene Glidden genmar2@msn.com Thu Jun 16 20:30:41 2005 Left message some time ago looking for any information about a Ronald Fitzpatrick. We were stationed together at Checksands between 61-65. We were assigned to the Air Police. If any one has any info, please let me know. Thanks.
Gordon Ringer gordond.ringer@auab.aorcentaf.af.mil Thu Jun 16 11:23:32 2005 Updating e-mail while deployed. Trying to find anyone who as assigned to the Clinic from 84-87. Grand old times for sure.
mike Butcher mandcbutcher'supanet.com Fri Jun 10 16:43:26 2005 I thought I would like everyone that used Gordons/Shefford taxis to know that Gordon is not in very good shape. He had a couple of stokes, lost part use of his right arm. apart from that he is OK He and Olive moved out to Norfolk, quite close to the coast Of course he misses the taxi work, starting first with Frank Turner @ Silver Knight Taxi's then starting up on his own He often talks of the good times, the bad times and the laughs. The Friends he made from the base, albeit short.
Tue Jun 7 03:24:40 2005
mike butcher mandcbutcher@supanet.com Sat Jun 4 13:04:10 2005 I am trying to contact Bill Grayson. I have tried two e-mail address's without success. If you read this Bill Please get in contact
Zan Taylor ztaylor@chicksands.com Sat Jun 4 01:38:01 2005 I hope everyone had a fine Memorial Day with your family & friends.
Carla Delve smileygange@aol.com Sun May 15 22:08:28 2005 I'M LOOKING FOR SSGT WILLIAM THELMER. HE WAS BASED AT CHICKSANDS AROUND 1955, DOES ANYONE REMEMBR HIM?
MichaelWatts gascloud17@yahoo.com Wed May 11 03:50:42 2005 Hi, I'm new here. Happy. Hi Susan. They keep me in a box mostly. Email me. Joy.
Bill Chapman bcsat@aol.com Tue May 10 21:11:46 2005 As an ex-Chixer "'55-59", guess I can only echo Dave and Susan..... anyone monitoring this site? Anyone with a "delete" button out there? Cheers, Mates!
Dave aeteach@peoplepc.com Tue May 10 21:07:35 2005 As an old Chicksands alumnus, I used to enjoy checking into this site on a regular basis. But I guess all good things pass away, as is evident in what is getting onto what once was exclusive domain for those who served at Chicksands. I'm not sure I will be checking in much more...
M.Aashed khan abbasi aashed4k@yahoo.com Mon May 9 04:05:23 2005 I want to take admission in this unviversty . I have no such a large amount to affort for taking admission .please do my requiest o.k
Chas Dale DISC DCOS - Lt Col Dale Wed May 4 07:05:11 2005 Nathan, as agreed a quick test message for the system
Greg Tabb gtabb@mail.com Thu Apr 21 19:53:11 2005 I was station at chicksands from 1983 - 1986....I was in the 2112ISS....I'm looking for a friend by the name of Rod Mcdonald.....we hung together while there....I thought at the time we were pretty popular so if anyone remembers drop a line...I'd love to here from you.....
Kerry Brown kerry.brown@btclick.com Fri Apr 15 16:41:21 2005 Danielle, I last talked to Max Britton about 5 years ago. He was working in Montgomery AL.
ChicksandsReunion 05Coordinators ChicksandsReunion05@hotmail.com Thu Apr 14 19:15:27 2005 reunion updates posted at www.chicksands.org
Valerie (Willis) Lawrence valerielawrence_us@yahoo.com Sat Apr 9 22:33:10 2005 Oh, I still have my old Baker's Boozer Flight jacket, in pristine condition of course...although in this day of political correctness and concern about substance abuse, where the heck can i wear it?? hehe
Valerie (Willis) Lawrence valerielawrence_us@yahoo.com Sat Apr 9 22:23:27 2005 I was an analyst on Baker Flight from 1979-1981. Am really trying to get in touch with Rita Morrow who worked in DF. If anyone should remember me, please give me a yell...I was quite a runner back then and married the marathoner Mike Niles of Able Flight (for a time hehe).
Marion Bonham nee Carr 123mar.bon@tiscali.co.uk Thu Apr 7 08:37:29 2005 Would like to get in touch with Carol West from Clifton Bedfordshire, she married Glen? in the 60's. Also Dennis Marshall who was at Chicksands in the 60's and then went to Vietnam. I was Marion Carr at that time, also anyone who knew Ron Bonham from the 60's or from the 70's. He'd like to say Hi too.
Danielle Jones neurozool@yahoo.com Mon Apr 4 00:13:21 2005 Looking for an old freind who went to Chicksands RAF sometime between 1989-1991. I went to private school off base. She would have been in 1st or 2nd grade. Her name is Amanda Britton, I think her father was Max Britton, but not sure. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
lisa Joyner lisa.l.joyner@talk21.com Sun Apr 3 15:04:48 2005 Does anyone know the whereabouts of Ed Arroyo. He was a friend of mine during his tour at Chicksands in the .... gulp 70's I believe. Thanks for some great memories.
barbara kermack barbara_bolton@hotmail.com Sun Mar 27 00:21:12 2005 anyone who may know where troy pointer hailed from in the states please e mail me. he was at kirknewton then chicksands approx. 1963.
Deonne Holbrook deonne.holbrook@btinternet.com Thu Mar 24 06:34:59 2005 Hi Bob HOLBROOK...this is my e-mail address you can contact me on.
David Smith nevada7@sbcglobal.net Tue Mar 22 01:38:31 2005 Anyone have current email addresses on Jeff Nichol, Dave Comstock, Ken Wolfe, Brian Bray, Morris Grace, Radar Thompson, Rick Herriage? Would like to see other chixer's from 81-83 at the reunion this summer!!! If anyone has current information please pass on my email to them (or theirs to me). Thanks!
Chicksands Reunion Coordinators chicksandsreunion05@hotmail.com Sat Mar 12 08:53:44 2005 Please visit www.chicksands.org to read Ambrose Jackson's account of life at RAF Chicksands in the early days. A photo of Ambrose (Jack) is posted there to prove he wrote the article....I don't know for sure but I recall something about his having snuck in a camera into the facility and taking a self photo - could the photo posted be that same one?....hum...I wonder. Judge for yourself. Reunion plans are still being formulated - we hope to have some major reunion announcements for publishing by April 5. There have been 2999 visits to the website since Bill set it up. That's pretty impressive. Best to all....hope to see you there in 139 days. Sincerely, Your Reunion Coordinators
barbara bolton barbara_bolton@hotmail.com Thu Mar 10 04:43:35 2005 hi im trying to locate troy pointer who was stationed at chicksands around 1965. if anyone has any info please e mail me.
Tom Kirkham tkirkham@cox.net Wed Mar 9 18:38:30 2005 I finally got some pictures posted of Kirknewton and Chicksands. The wrestlers are known and I will get the names on soon. Could use some help with the rest. The big group is a tour to the gin factory in London. The site is tmkx4.com, just google to it and go to the Air Force page. Hope to get more and names as they come in. A few are back to Kessler or Goodfellow. Enjoy tk
Eugene Martin dr_emartin@blueyonder.co.uk Tue Mar 8 20:07:43 2005 I am looking for anyone who Knew Msgt Theodore (Ted) Fontana, was at Chicksands early 60s. He married a girl from Luton Evelyn Hilda Martin. Any news or photos would be Much appreciated.
Chicksands Reunion Coordinators ChicksandsReunion05@hotmail.com Sat Mar 5 11:46:19 2005 TIME MARCHES ON For so many Chicksands veterans and dependents, their time spent there is a very special part of the span of years they have been allotted. Even though perhaps unrealized during a youthful tour featuring fun pursuits that overshadowed military duty, service at Chicksands is now remembered as an important contribution to the US and its allies and being on the Chicksands team in whatever role is a source of justifiable pride. For almost ten years, former Chicks have gathered at reunions, written books, painted pictures, and posted website notes affirming the affection held for our former base and her extended family, now widely scattered over time and space. For so many, going back to Chicksands is important; a need to be fulfilled. Our veterans group has been very fortunate, indeed, especially since the USAF withdrawal, to have been befriended and welcomed by generous hosts who worked closely with some among us who planned and coordinated reunions and individual visits. But time marches swiftly on and nothing should be forever taken for granted. The planning of a reunion by foreigners at a military base perpetually at a high Defence Condition takes delicate nurturing and considerable work. Many Chicksands veterans are approaching hourglass milestones beyond which the ability to travel abroad is not assured. Neither can we assume an unbroken string of hosts willing to put up with us, advocates able to spend time opening doors for us, or coordinators among us known to our hosts and able and willing to pull so many bits together. The end of July fast approaches. If Chicksands is a special place in your heart and you'd like to revisit, join us this time round. A "next time" isn't guaranteed!
Robert Ashley ashley3d@msn.com Fri Feb 18 16:50:45 2005 October 2004 my family and I got stationed back in merry ole England again. This time we've found an even smaller base than Chicksands, called RAF Croughton. Went by Chicksands to see the base and notice they had removed the Flair-9 antenna. How sad, not to see my old friend as we approached. The British RAF guards were nice to let us in, but told us not to take any photos. They said in the Spring we could take the tour of the Priory and take all the photos we wanted.
Robert bbigmoney@aol.com Thu Feb 17 16:10:38 2005 I am looking for Deonne Holbrook
Janet Wolfe litakitty@hotmail.com Wed Feb 16 13:17:56 2005 Updating my email address.
Bill Grayson Chicksands@earthlink.net Sun Feb 13 15:40:10 2005 Fellow Chicks: let's meet for a drink at the Green Man in Stanford the evening of July 29th. To kick-off the reception for what will be an important and memorable reunion back at our favourite base, I will buy the first drink for each reunion attendee (all services, dependents, civilians). You need to be there as we rededicate the Lest We Forget Memorial, including in thoughts and prayers our UK/US troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. We will be raising new US and POW/MIA flags that you will want to hold for a few moments beforehand. You need to be there as we rededicate the US Room of the Intelligence Museum and turn over newly-collected artificts of the US era at Chicksands. You need to be there to help plant a memorial tree in the Priory's Walled Garden. You mustn't miss the opportunity to join a special dinner in the Priory or the fun outdoor BBQ we are planning. Sign up ASAP; I'll see you at the bar of the Green Man! Bill
Chicksands Reunion '05 chicksandsreunion05@hotmail.com Sat Feb 12 07:59:04 2005 A recent check of airfare from the east coast reveals some reasonable fares..... example - Baltimore Washington International to London Heathrow - on British Airways the coach class ticket is $590 return including taxes and fees. That is down nearly $200 since a check yesterday....I booked using Expedia. Hope to see you at the reunion. Becky
Wed Feb 9 15:02:55 2005
Earl Richardson richlu@ev1.net Mon Feb 7 11:51:15 2005 Chicksands 1953 to 1956 I need to sigh up for the reunion this summer , the last of July. Need information. Thanks , Earl Richardson
Earl Richardson richlu@ev1.net Mon Jan 31 11:30:36 2005 Reunion: I would like to register for the reunion. I will be there this summer with wife and friends. Would like some information. Many thanks Earl Richardson
Sheila Clayton (Gladden) sheliaclayton@academicplanet.com Sun Jan 30 16:18:04 2005 I would be interested in heraing from anyone who was a member of DAWG flight from 1987-1989. Also, if you have any news regarding the whereabouts of Teresa Einerson (Newton) or Maureen McCarthy, I would be most appreciative!!
Sheila Clayton (Gladden) sheliaclayton@academicplanet.com Sun Jan 30 16:17:42 2005 I would be interested in heraing from anyone who was a member of DAWG flight from 1987-1989. Also, if you have any news regarding the whereabouts of Teresa Einerson (Newton) or Maureen McCarthy, I would be most appreciative!!
mike darbyshire mikedarby@eastcoast434.fsnet.co.uk Fri Jan 28 06:51:44 2005 two messages mike butcher keep geting return for email, same for collin anstee new his brother in law unfortunatly also last see chicksands mike darbyshire
mugu maga mugu@yahoo.com Thu Jan 27 05:44:09 2005 nice site
SUSAN SUSAN.MD@COMCAST.NET Sat Jan 22 18:45:58 2005 HAPPY NEW YEAR!!I am still looking for DAVE SNOW and JOE PARKS,both were stationed at raf chicksands in the late fifties early sixties.GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS!
Richard Dick Bieser dbieser@coldwellbanker.com Fri Jan 21 16:06:52 2005 Was part of original group that reopened Chicksands in '50. Only spent a year there then on detatchment to RAF Edzell with DF unit until heading back to US. Looking for anyone I might recall that first year or that was on our detatchment in Edzell (Scotland).
John Garrison garrison@aik.tec.sc.us Wed Jan 12 14:30:38 2005 Would this be the same (Maj) Garrison I knew during my tour (82-84). The summer of 1983, the Chicksand Fete I put together a Chuckwagon to serve Hamburgers, chips and pop, the 2112CS got third place that year. I would be Victor Palo and my e-mail is: Plc1luv@yahoo.com
Tue Jan 11 15:43:50 2005
Chicksands Reunion '05 ChicksandsReunion05@hotmail.com Sun Jan 9 09:42:39 2005 Reunion organizers are busy planning this event. Registration and inquiries come in nearly every day so a good event is expected. Early registration has not ended - reunion registration fees are $45 for individuals and $55 for families/groups. Please note: the number of tickets to the Priory Dinner is expected to be limited. If this is an important reunion event please secure your eligiblity by sending your registration as soon as possible. The reunion website is www.chicksands.org Cheers
Bill Grayson sheffordpress@earthlink.net Wed Jan 5 11:30:08 2005 Happy New Year Everybody! "Homes For Our Troops,(HFOT)" funds the modification of dwellings for US troops disabled in Iraq and Afghanistan to make them accessible and livable. Structural modifications permit badly wounded, disabled troops to leave hospitals and live at home with less on-scene assistance. HFOT is a badly-needed program managed with trustworthy oversight. During January-February 05, you can have a free copy of the Chicksands history book for just the cost of postage/handling: $2.46 each without further obligation (US and APO addresses only). For those who wish to contribute, 100% of any amount added will be donated directly to HFOT. Send checks to SheffordPress, PO Box 4053, Crofton MD 21114. Write "HFOT" on the check's "for" line. Many thanks, Bill
dave duncan da-duncan@msn.com Mon Jan 3 19:17:39 2005 also e-mail dave.duncan@longandfoster.com looking for e-mail for kevin baker 70-74 and another tour in early 80 and diamond drakopoulus? thanks dave
Boyd Omdal bnomdal@yahoo.com Sun Jan 2 22:21:40 2005 Am looking for an airman whoes first name is Bob, was station at Chicksands in late 1954 and 1955. home town of San Antoin TX use to go with a girl named Phyllis. Took a trip to Eastbourne with a bloke named Mike and fell asleep and woke up and came back to Bedford any info will help
Jerry Warren captain2130@yahoo.com Sun Jan 2 15:13:39 2005 Im looking for anyone stationed at Chicksands from 69-72, who might be going to the reunion in July. Drop me a line if you are planning on going. Happy New Year to all!!
Boyd Omdal bnomdal@yahoo.com Sat Jan 1 20:55:20 2005 I am looking for some of my friends who were stationed with me at Chicksands, arrived there 7-4-52 and left in 11-01-54, was with the 10th RSM.looking for Daniel M Gary from Mass, W.O Perkins from Alabama. thanks for any info.