Colonel (Ret) Kenneth M. Alley
Colonel Kenneth M. Alley served the United States Air Force in many capacities during hic career and was assigned to the 20th Tactical Fighter Wing at Upper Heyford during the the period of 1971-1974 and at Shaw Air Forece Base during the perion1997- 1998. Ken flew the F-111 and the F-16 and was 75 years old. He was a member of the 20th Fighter Wing Association and his name will be honored at the next Association Reunion. Ken will be missed.
Posted November 2023
Lieutenant Colonel William "Bill" Fairfax
Lieutenant Colonel William "Bill" Fairfax served the United States Air Force in many capacities during his career and 20thTFW at Upper Heyford during the years 1974-1979 and again during 1984-1987. He flew the F-111 and was 76 years old. He was a long-time member of the 20th Fighter Wing Association, and his name will be honored at the next Association Reunion. He will be missed. Rest in Peace.
Posted November 2023
Captain Robert Charles ‘Bob’ Brinker
Captain Robert C. "Bob" Brinker served the United States Air Force in many capacities during his career and the 20thTFW at RAF Wethersfield during the years 1955-58. While there, Bob flew the F84F jet fighter in England, French Morocco, and Western Europe. He was a true aviation pioneer and will be missed. He was a long-time member of the Association, and his name will be honored at the next Association Reunion. Rest in Peace.
Posted January 2024
Lieutenant Colonel John R Walters
Lieutenant Colonel John R Walters served the United States Air Force in many capacities during his career and the 20thTFW, 77th Fighter Squadron, at RAF Wethersfield during the years 1965-1968. He flew 700+ combat hours in the F-100 and F-4 aircraft. John was credited with flying the first and last combat mission of the Vietnam war (9 years apart). He was a true aviation pioneer and will be missed. He was a long-time member of the Association, and his name will be honored at the next Association Reunion. John was 92 years old and will be missed. Rest in Peace.
Posted January 2024
Colonel (Ret) Raymond "Jack" Bartholomew
Colonel (Ret) Raymond "Jack" Bartholomew served the United States Air Force in many capacities during his distinguished career and the 20th TFW at RAF Upper Heyford during the years 1982-84. While there he was the Commander of the 77thTFS and flew the F-111. He was a long-time member of the 20th FWA and was 81 years old. His name will be honored at the next association reunion. Rest in Peace.
Posted 23 February 2024
Colonel (Ret) Percy D. Leonard
Colonel (Ret) Percy D. Leonard served the United States Air Force in many capacities during his distinguished career and the 20th TFW at RAF Upper Heyford during the years 1968-1971. While there he was assigned of the 77th/55th TFS and flew the F-100/F111. He was a long-time member of the 20th FWA and was 81 years old. His name will be added to our fallen hero's roster on the association's website and honored at the next association reunion. He will be missed. Rest in Peace.
Posted 18 March 2024
Lieutenant Colonel (Ret) Larry A. Woodcock
Lieutenant Colonel (Ret) served the Unted States Air Force in Many capacities during his distinguished career and the 20th FWA at RAF Upper Heyford during the years 1964-1967. While there he was assigned to the 79TFS and flew the F-100. He was a long-time member of the association and was 84 was old. His name will be added to our Fallen Hero's Roster on the association's website and be honored at the next association reunion. He will be missed. Rest in Peace.
Posted 18 March 2024
Lieutenant Colonel (Ret) Jon Maynard Buntenbah
Lieutenant Colonel (Ret) Jon Maynard Buntenbah served the Unted States Air Force in Many capacities during his distinguished career and the 20th FWA at RAF Upper Heyford during the years 1971-1976. While there he was assigned to the 77TFS and flew the F-111. He was a supporter of the association and was 80 was old. His name will be added to our Fallen Hero's Roster on the association's website and be honored at the next association reunion. He will be missed. Rest in Peace.
Posted on 27 May 2024
Lieutenant Colonel (Ret) Mark Charles Walton
Lieutenant Colonel (Ret) Mark Charles Walton served the Unted States Air Force in Many capacities during his distinguished career and the 20th FWA at RAF Upper Heyford during the years 1985-1987. During his tenure Mark flew the F-111 and in 1986 he lead the overall planning for Operation Eldorado Canyon, the longest aerial strike mission from Europe since WW II, and a decisive blow against terrorism. He was a supporter of the association and was 71 old. His name will be added to our Fallen Hero's Roster on the association's website and be honored at the next association reunion. He will be missed. Rest in Peace.
Posted on 27 May 2024
Major (Ret) Lewis Brad Insley
Major (Ret) Lewis Brad Insley served the United States Air Force in many capacities during his distinguished career and the 20th TFW at RAF Upper Heyford during the years 1978-1981 and again from 1984-1989. While there he a member of 55th/77thTFS and flew the F-111. Brad was reputed to have the over 5000 hours in the F-111. Many flyers learned the finer points of flying the Aardvark from Brad. He was a long-time member of the 20th FWA. His name will be honored at the next association reunion. Rest in Peace.
Posted 1 October 2024
Senior Master Sergeant (Ret) Martin (Marty) Gladden
SMS Marty Gladden served the United States Air Force in many capacities during his distinguished career and the 20th TFW at RAF Wethersfield during the years 1964-67. While there he a member of 20th TFW Field Maintenance Squadron and supported the F-100. He was a long-time member of the 20th FWA and attended many recent reunions. His name will be honored at the next association reunion. He passed away on 2 November 2024 and was 78 years old. Rest in Peace.
Posted 12 November 2024
Colonel (Ret) Danny D. Howard
Colonel (Ret) Danny D. Howard served the United States Air Force in many capacities during his distinguished career and the 20th TFW at RAF Upper Heyford during the years 1971-1974. While there he was flew the F-111 and was Commander of the 55thTFS. Many flyers learned the finer points of flying the Aardvark from Danny. He was a long-time member of the 20th FWA and his name will be honored at the next association reunion. He was 83 and passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on 6 July 2024. Rest in Peace.
Posted 2 January 2025
Major (Ret) Lloyd A. West
Major (Ret) Lloyd A. West served the United States Air Force in many capacities during his distinguished career and the 20th TFW at RAF Upper Heyford during the years 1973-1978. He was assigned to the 79th TFS. In addition to flying the F-111 he also spent time in the C-123, F-101, and the F-15. He was a long-time member of the 20th FWA and his name will be honored at the next association reunion. He was 82 and passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on 11 January 2024. Rest in Peace.
Posted 20 January 2025
Colonel (Ret) Sergi L. Demchuk
Colonel (Ret) Sergi L. Demchuk served the United States Air Force in many capacities during his distinguished career and the 20th TFW at RAF Wethersfield 1967-1968. He was assigned to the 55th TFS. In addition to flying the F-100 he also spent time in the F-4. Sergi played a key role in the F-117 program. He was a long-time member of the 20th FWA and his name will be honored at the next association reunion. He passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on 4 January 2022. Rest in Peace.
Posted 23 February 2025
Lieutenant Colonel (Ret) Paul Kimminau
LtCol. Paul "PK" Kimminau served the United States Air Force in many capacities during his distinguished career and the 20th TFW at RAF Woodbridge during the years 1964-1967. He was assigned to the 79th TFS flew the F-100. He was a long-time member of the 20th FWA and his name will be honored at the next association reunion. He was 88 years old and passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on 1 April 2024. Rest in Peace.
Posted 23 February 2025
Colonel (Ret) Edward Chase
Colonel (Ret) Edward Chase served the United States Air Force in many capacities during his distinguished career and the 20th TFW at RAF Upper Heyford during the years 1971-72. He was assigned to the 77th TFS flew the F-111. He was a long-time member of the 20th FWA and his name will be honored at the next association reunion. He passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on 25 February 2025. Rest in Peace.
Posted 20 May 2025
Lt. General Dale Thompson
Lt. General (Ret) Dale Thompson served the United States Air Force in many capacities during his distinguished career and the 20th TFW at RAF Upper Heyford during the years 1973-77. He was assigned to the 79th TFS and later as Wing Commander. Dale flew the F-111. He was a long-time member of the 20th Fighter Wing Association and his name will be honored at the next association reunion. He passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side. He is to be buried at the Air Force Academy. Rest in Peace.
Posted 20 May 2025