Date: Monday 12th of December 2005
Name: Richard Howlett
Email: rhowlett(at)btopenworld.com
Connection: Dad did his National Service there
MH job:
Located now:
Message: My Dad (who is still alive and well) served at RAF Martlesham Heath circa 1951-3 (Natioanl Service). I know he worked in the Officers Mess behind the bar!!
Would love to hear from anyone who knows or remembers Eric Howlett.
Thanks

Date: Tuesday 29th of November 2005
Name: Lea Ann Yoakum
Email: leayoakum(at)hotmail.com
Connection: My father was a P-47 pilot in the 356th, George Yoakum.

Date: Sunday 13th of November 2005
Name: Bryan Pearson
Email: BPear26848(at)aol.com
Connection: Visited many times in the 1940s when I was a young boy.
MH job: n/a
Located now: Interisland Airways, Honolulu. Hawaii.
Message: I remember going to the base (Martlesham) and visiting GI friends in a house on the right side of one of the roads leading from the main road. I was a young boy and was fascinated by the carbines they had, also I sat in the cockpit of a P47.

Date: Sunday 13th of November 2005
Name: David Satterfield
Email: dmsatt(at)hotmail.com
Connection: Father in 356th FG
MH job: n/a
Located now: n/a
Message: My father, SGT Walter R. Satterfield, was stationed at Martlesham Heath with the 356thFG/361stFS. He passed away in 1984; appreciate contact by anyone who recalls him.

Date: Friday 4th of November 2005
Name: ADRIAN H. HUNT
Email: huntadrian(at)sbcglobal.net
Connection: STATIONED THERE WWII
MH job: ORDANANCE 1943-1945
Located now: SEARCY, ARKANSAS RETIRED
Message: I SERVED WITH THE 356th FTR. GP. 361st FTR. SQDN.

Date: Monday 24th of October 2005
Name: William L. (Bink) Farmer
Email: wfarmer(at)gci.net
Connection: My father was in the 356th FG
Located now: Work on Trans Alaska Oil Pipeline
Message: My father was stationed at Martlesham Heath with the 356th FG - 5 October 1943 to 2 November 1945.
I am collecting information about - Lt. William L. Farmer, 356th FG. He was stationed at Martlesham Heath from 10/05/1943 to 11/02/1945.
One of the P-47s he flew was S/N 42-74711.
In every picture I have of his planes they are named "Morphine Sue" "Morphine Sue II" or "Morphine Sue III."
I am pleased that you are keeping Martlesham Heath's WWII memories alive.
Thank You,
Bink

Date: Wednesday 28th of September 2005
Name: David Wills
Email: dctwills(at)earthlink.net
Connection: My father C S Wills worked there on the Horsa Glider in 30s
MH job: I think, liason between the RAF and industry
Located now:Artist in San Francisco USA, working in alternative diesel fuel
Message: I would like to know if anyone recalls C S Wills or know how I may find information about his work there.

Date: Friday 16th of September 2005
Name: John McCulloch
Email: jcmcculloch(at)tiscali.co.uk
Connection: Member MHAS. Formerly stationed at MH
MH job: Operations clerk in control tower, 1952-1954
Located now: Retired
Message: Enjoyed my visit last Sunday at the Open Day. Good to see the Tower in caring hands.

Date: Saturday 27th of August 2005
Name: Robert Hutchings
Email: hutch7272(at)wmconnect.com
Connection: My wife was stationed there with the RAF Aux. 1951
MH job: Was stationed at RAF Bentwaters 51-53, 81st FW
Located now:Simpsonville, SC Retired
Message: Used to meet my sweetheart, now my wife, at the Red Lion for supper. Walk her back to her base, then rush to catch the last bus back to mine. Our song at that time was "Walking My Baby Back Home" It still brings back memories every time we hear it played.

Date: Sunday 14th of August 2005
Name: Rob Drake
Email: robdrake(at)tiscali.co.uk
Connection: Live there now
MH job:
Located now:
Message: I am currently researching the history of the old base and in Particular the old Married accommodation in Hilton Road. I am interested in any memories or information any former residents may have on the place, particularly during the war. Any assistance is greatly appreciated.

Date: Friday 12th of August 2005
Name: Bill Rutland
Email: bill.rutland(at)merlinone.net
Connection: Father, Herbert Rutland, flew for the 356th Ftr. Grp.
MH job:
Located now:New Jersey, USA
Message: Looking forward to visiting with my wife and children the control tower/surrounding area this August.

Date: Thursday 04th of August 2005
Name: Linda Tukey
Email: ltukey(at)pivot.net
Connection: My Dad, Philip E. Tukey, was commander for the 356th
MH job:
Located now:729 Bonny Eagle Rd, Standish, ME 04084 USA
Message: Am looking forward to seeing Ann, David and Vic at our reunion. Thanks.

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Friday 07/08/2005 3:38:35pm
Name: Dr. Wridley A. Fontenot, Ph.D
Place: Kinder, LA
Email: wridfont(at)centurytel.net
Message: I am always fascinated by the history of our old WW2 USAF bases in the UK. Although all of this was before my time, I get great pleasure visiting these old places on visits to the UK. We should never allow these places to succumb to the perils of time... Keep up the great work your organizations are doing...

Monday 06/27/2005 12:02:20am
Name: Glenn Martin
Place: Cottonwood, Arizona, USA
Email: gmartin370(at)aol.com
Message: Sounds like you had a "Great" time [at RAF Lakenheath] and am very glad your tour of RAF Lakenheath was enjoyed by all! It remind's me of my time stationed at RAF Bentwaters and all my fond memories of Suffolk England. While living in Benhall I met a wonderful family (Jumbo Felton) that I'm still in touch with and miss dearly! Also, A BIG Thanks to Linn Barringer for his Bentwaters web site and letting me know about yours.
Cheer's, Glenn

Sunday 05/08/2005 6:51:06pm
Name: John Cooper
Place: Suffolk
Email: john(at)cooper286.fsnet.co.uk
Message: The VE Day +60 years celebrations today were very good, plenty to do and see, congratulations to all those members who put in so much work.

There are a few pics on page 3 of today's events on
http://community.webshots.com/album/36049530zSprqU?756

Thursday 04/07/2005 1:44:59pm
Name: Ken Croisant
Place: Ohio
Email: kcroisant(at)belcan.com
Message: Stationed at RAF Bentwaters 74-78 and 82-89.
Lived on MH from 85-89 within crawling distance of the Bader.
Many fond memories.

Thursday 04/07/2005 2:35:49am
Name: John Hatfield
Place: Orange Park. Florida
Email: cherokee4579r(at)hotmail.com
Message: Great Page, keep up the good work. I spent 40+ years in England with US Army Engineers USAF civil Service from 1950-54 1957-1998 station at several Bases Flew as Manager of RAF Upper Heyford Aero Club 1970-72 I have seen a lot of changes some good some bad.

Wednesday 04/06/2005 10:10:12pm
Name: Peter Cable
Place: Toronto
Email: sad.sac(at)sympatico.ca
Message: Hi there.
Was stationed at "The Heath" 1949 - 1952, B.L.E.U. as an engine basher. (S.A.C.) Anyone out there from the same time?
Regards to all,
Pete.

Wednesday 04/06/2005 10:06:29pm
Name: Mike Angelastro
Place: New Jersey
Email: casualhero(at)USAF.org
Message: Martlesham Heath is a very special place for me. I performed my first solo flight in a Cessna 150 at MH on 22 April 1975. My instructor, Ans Scott, stood on the side on the runway and watched me while I greased on the first one, then slammed the second one on so hard, I thought the wings were gonna fall off. I did many T.O.& landings at MH, during my 3 years stationed at Bentwaters/Woodbridge. Of course, when your 18 years old, I pictured myself a WWII Aircraft Commander launching out on another bomb run in his B-17/Cessna 150. Good times to be sure. All my best to MH and to those veterans and citizens who walked her tarmac all the years ago, and those who walk it now.
God Bless, "Bear"

Wednesday 03/30/2005 11:17:26am
Name: Ashley Gant
Place: Felixstowe, England
Email: ashley(at)gant.supanet.com
Message: I am researching the 361 Fighter Squadron between January and May 1945. I am looking for copies of engineering records and/or flight plans. If anyone is able to assist with copies I would be extremely grateful.
Regards
Ashley

Tuesday 03/29/2005 7:24:44am
Name: Charlie Parker
Place: Carew
Email: charlie(at)carewcheritoncontroltower.co.uk
Message: A very informative website also very helpfully society looking forward to visiting one day soon and thanks for all your help and thanks for the link
Regards
Charlie

Friday 02/25/2005 8:32:16pm
Name: Sara E. (Slanker) Gaines
Place: Birmingham, Alabama USA
Email: bebegaines(at)charter.net
Message: All family members of Lt. Eldon L. Slanker are certainly grateful and indebted to Ashley Gant, who contributed many, many hours of research to produce documentation relating to Lt. Slanker. His contribution to the museum on his behalf is greatly appreciated.

Tuesday 01/25/2005 9:17:51pm
Name: Rob Drake
Place: Martlesham Heath
Email: robdrake(at)tiscali.co.uk
Message: Fantastic site! Recently moved into Hilton Road and wondering if any former residents have any memories of history of either the road or personal memories of life here pre, during and post war! Who lived in the houses during the war and what did Wing Commander Hilton to in order to have a road named after him? All replies greatly appreciated. Happy and safe new year to you.