Hi all,
Really dating myself, but Mildenhall was my first posting out of tech school in Nov 68. Fond memories! I was there when the C/C taxied his E-model from parking to refueling spot, then proceeded to take-off. The bird ended up in the channel after about 3 hrs of flight, as I recall. Lakenheath had launched two of its alert F-4's or F-100's as I also recall.
The good memories far outweigh the bad. Good duty. Having retired from the reserves about six months ago, I think I can say much in the AF culture was "better" back then...all is relative, however.
Great site.:)