Bad Aibling Station, originally uploaded by SoundSensei.
Lived here for three years, one of the greatest times of my life. The base is now closed. :-(
Lived here for three years, one of the greatest times of my life. The base is now closed. :-(
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hello, I was just at ba this past june 2008.The army left and there hasn't been anything done sense. I left in 1972 and returned in 1998. They wouldn't let me on base. I tried in 2003, once again they wouldn't let me on (they u s army). June 2008 I was able to drive on base it was abandoned. Tall grass and some broken glass and buildings needing some paint and care. I was able to walk the halls of company A and B. went to the club but it is being used by some Germans. All in all I was glad to get to see the MOST BEAUTIFUL army base in it's time. 38 years is a short time.time changes. Yes one thing the air tower is gong they cut it down. I'm glad I went.....
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI had a great time while stationed at BA.... anyone remember the "down hill drinkers from BA city" I left the end of 1971 or early 1972 and went to Augsburg. My wife and I will be there the second week of Sept 2008.
ReplyDeleteWell, I am a real old timer considering. I was at Bad Aibling Oct 1955-Feb1957. Lived in the town on the economy, married, first child born at 97th hosp in Munich. Loved BA Made some great German friends as well and having great family as landlords The Weisbauers on Lindenstr. I think.No longer there. Enjoyed my time on base and in the town. We have plans to pay a visit to Aibling in Sept 2009.. Alwys wanted to go back.,
ReplyDeleteMy father was stationed there from 1969-1972 What a place BA was (is) down hill drinkers..haha sounds familiar. I will ask my dad to upload some photos of the time we were there.
ReplyDeleteSteve Deshaies
I was stationed there from 97 til 2000 (retirement), due to the closure of Augsburg (another great place to live). I truely enjoyed my time there, had a great landlord, had my dog and the area was simply fantastic......true Bayern!
ReplyDeleteAfter reading of its closure of the base in 2004, my heart sank.....it sank even more after reading of the anonymous statement of the conditions of the base, that its open now, and no one is taking care of this little jewel. Since I am now again in Germany, up in Schweinfurt, I will have to pack myself and my dog up and take a trip down and see the place and visit my old land-lord on the farm not 3 miles from the place.
sincerly,
Joe Bourguignon
BA rocked!!! Kino Korner matinees, little league, Mr. Wagoner, Miss Swenson, Mr. Miller, Frau Schatz... PX, snackbar, Stars and Stripes, AYA, commissary bagging for tips, pool upstairs in the recreation hall...
ReplyDeleteHow about the bus riders to MAHS? And Chiemsee, Bertschesgaden or Wasserburg?
"Brown Sugar" and "Long Cool Woman" said it all.
I loved every minute of it. --LD
Who are you, anonymous? Do you remember Ms.Petrella(Mary Lou),Ms.Rucker, The Club, John Shaver, manager, Grahm Grande, Base Commander? I was there from 1972-1975,and it really was one of the best times of my life! Depending on your age then(you mentioned school teachers), you may not have known about the BARF BAGGERS, Bad Aibling River Floaters, a very fun-loving group of fellows,who were joined by myself and others, at times, for river rafting trips, ski trips, and "parties". So glad I found this site...brings back MANY FOND MEMORIES. The base truly was a "little jewel", and the people like family. I too made some life-long friends there. More later.
ReplyDeleteI was stationed at BA from 1963 til 1965 and I enjoyed every minute there , in the bowling alley or the snack bar .going away to the mountains and other countries on leave . I always wanted to go back there for a visit but I waited to long sorry to hear it closed and now in disrepair . iitre
ReplyDeleteFor anyone that has been to Bad Aibling Station / Mietraching lately, I would really like to know if the Maxlrain brewery is still in operation. One of my fondest memories while stationed there from '66 to '68 is to sit in the Maxlrain brewery's biergarten and look towards the Wendelstein and the rest of the bavarian alps.
ReplyDeleteDown Hill Drinkers? I've got the patch! Later formed out own "drinking team that would compete at a hotel in Kitz.
ReplyDeleteFor comment from Ron Merz...(May 1, 2009)
ReplyDeleteI was in BA in April 2009. Had a great Maxlrain Weissbier in the biergarten, looking towards the Wendelstein! Yes, its still there and in operation. Can't wait to go back!
I was stationed in BA 79-82 with my wife Julie parker. I worked WildBore and she was in the DF Det. We loved the place very much. it was the best assignment we ever had.
ReplyDeletejerry von falkenstein
ReplyDeletei was stationed their from aprilm 1965 til may 1967. i was a 058 my roommate was vic dacey. best two years of my life. ron merz name sounds familliar, but can't place a face with the name.
jerryvon@yahoo.com
It's amazing some of the things you stumble across with a simple Google search. I was stationed there from 2001 - 2003 and am back living in the area. One of the locals asked me if I could find out when the bowling alley on station opened. He thinks it might be the oldest alley in Germany.
ReplyDeleteHow about it old-timers, when did it open?
For those of you who might remember the long-time manager there was Pat D'Silva. Well, his son Johnny bought the lanes when the station closed and it continues to operate to this day. See his website: http://www.johnnysbowling.de/
D.
I was stationed in BA from 80 to 83. loved every minute of time spent there. I played softball and basketball for TCOM. My wife worked at the club and my son went to school there as well. Tim Vincent
ReplyDeleteSo--more stumbling!
ReplyDeleteSome of you know me and of the BALTA website, which has some information about the whereabouts of about 170 people who were at BA, from ab out 1964 through 1972, some before and some later.
There is also a site with about 39,000 names of ASA people at www.asalives.com . If anyone would like my list of BA people and to take a look at the Balta website ( www.balta.wordpress.com) and information on our yearly reunion, please contact me at kerryvandegrift@gmail.com
Kerry
I (Mike Flynn) lived in BA from 1974 - 1979. My dad (Dave Flynn) was an MP. What a great place to be a kid! Got to go back in 1995 for a quick visit when I was stationed in Germany with 1AD. Was beautiful and made me question why I joined the infantry instead of MI.
ReplyDeleteMy name is Bill Owens and I was stationed in
ReplyDeleteBad Aibling from 72 to 73 (British Detachment) it was the best posting I have ever had, and the highlight of my army life... the British group included Dick Good (and his lovely wife Jos), Taff Evans, Ian Kilpatrick, Bill Calvert and me Bill Owens... anyone remember us... we were the last detachment because we closed the Hogling D.F.site down in summer of 73.. cheers..
Hi you all,
ReplyDeleteI'm Monika and used to work at BA Station in the Housing Referral Office in 1980 and 81. I'm searching for my dear friends of that time:
Darlene Kropf (contractor) and Ben McKissick (Army)
Does anyone know where they are?
Any news would be great. Please contact me under
mschreiegg@gmx.de
enjoyed two tours at BA 1956/1958
ReplyDelete1994/1997 , one tour as a young man and the next as an old man , both were great if my memory serves me right.
THOSE DAYS ARE GONE, DID THEY REALY HAPPEN?
Hi Dale Kipp, I was in BA from 1972-1975, a GREAT time in my life. I was a civilian working at the Club, John Shaver, manager. One of the best times of my life. Yes, those days are "gone", but they "live on forever in our hearts", and YES, they really did happen, though I understand your question, because all the REALLY GREAT times of our lives seem like a DREAM!! At least, in my opinion! Mary Ann Schuman(Mary Ann Skony,in those days)
ReplyDeleteBA 87-90 I remember driving from our housing in town in my Ford Escort on a Sunday morning. It was snowing like all get out, but I had to get the Sunday Stars and Stripes. After arriving at the club where they sold it on Sundays, I found the Stripes had not been delivered because of the storm. I walked into the restaurant, ordered a Paulner, and enjoyed a wonderful Sunday. I had a daughter born there and the three years I spent went so fast.
ReplyDeleteMy name is Bill Owens and I was stationed in
ReplyDeleteBad Aibling from 72 to 73 (British Detachment) it was the best posting I have ever had, and the highlight of my army life... the British group included Dick Good (and his lovely wife Jos), Taff Evans, Ian Kilpatrick, Bill Calvert and me Bill Owens... anyone remember us... we were the last detachment because we closed the Hogling D.F.site down in summer of 73.. cheers
if anyone remembers the British Royal Signals Group drop me a mail at
...... bill.owens@t-online.de
Hi - A couple of us ( ASA ) do remember you guys. Good bunch of men.
DeleteANONYMOUS ... I am trying to get information. I was born in Bad Aibling Germany in 1956. I was by a family in the United States. I am half African American and half German. I am trying to get info on my birth parents. pwilliams1228@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteJohn
ReplyDeleteHi everyone. How are you doing Monika. I hope everyone is ok. I was stationed in BA 1964 to 1967. This is where I met my only love, but I went home and Went on with my life, but around 1996 I came back in contact with my love. We got married, but it did not work out I will always be sorry Teresa. Everyone should remember Joseph and Stephony Bradaric, they ran the Army base. They will always have a place in my heart. The rest of the family are and continue to be very large part of my heart. I guess I left my heart in BA. All the best to everyone. JOHN
Hi everyone ~ This is SMOKEY AUMAND, ASA 72-74, BA. Mike Flynn, Steve Deshaies and you Anonymous guys! Came upon this site, and finally recognized a few names. GREAT. I coached the Little League Teams in 73 & 74, and the boy's WON the CHAMPIONSHIPS. Played on the Basketball Team with Dr. heydenreich and played on the Fast Pitch Softball Team. Yes - I remember the Down Hill Drinkers - I still have a Yellow Patch with the Skier on it. What about all the others; Steve Treisch, Tom Tresh, Howard 'Chip' Rowden, Grahm Grande, Joe Amato, Cindy Pease, Phil Pease, Sam Carrol, Victor Smith, George Vess, Al Bontorno, Doug Bowen, Richard Booth, Al Clarke, Harry Walker, Monldenaldo, Jim Diggs, Cheryl, Maryann, Debby Tavener, Ron Griffin, Joe Deshaies - one of the best men I ever known, Pat Lara, LaClair, Roger Gant, etc.,! Any of you guy's out there - jog down a few lines.
ReplyDeleteSmokey! I remember you! Big Lew! 73-75 M.P. Sam Lewis! Remember Charlie Bryant? AKA Chuck? Nick Bergraff? Still got the moustache? Hope you get this. Oh! by the way, I have a Down Hill Drinkers patch I inherited from Charlie when he left! God bless and reply if possible.
DeleteStill have the Chevelle? Very fast.
ReplyDeleteHi - 1966, 396, 4-barrel Chevelle Super Sport - Sam Carrol ( ASA ) took it over when I left.
DeleteHi guys! Sam Lewis here! I was in BA from 73 to 75 as an MP. There has been a lot of water under Moosbach bridge since then! I too have a downhill drinkers patch! Remember Charlie Bryant? Bob Dickson,Karl Eresman, Chuma at the club? Heinstieger,Poppa Toad,Dave Flynn,Nick Bergraff,Rip Vanwinkle, Renate Statler, Ulrich Loos? All the way guys!
ReplyDeleteHello from one loadmaster, I was in BA from 66-68. this station was one of the best places to be stationed, so close to the alps and one could travel anywhere by catching a train. enjoyed spending my free time traveling and seeing the world around us. I want to go back.....
ReplyDeleteIs there anybody OUT THERE?
ReplyDeleteWayne Langley! That name is so familiar. I was at Bad Aibling as a 98G (German) from 1967-1970. I remember the Trick 1 Loadmasters. I started with Johnny Massey on Trick 1, and a year or so later got assigned to straight swings because they needed an experienced op on that shift once all the day beggers went home. Worked with two different company tech reps but only remember Dave Pfost. I remember all the ditty-bops went through a phase where they tried to set everybody on fire with the tear strips from the multi-ply.
ReplyDeleteMy wife and I were stationed at BA from 1987 to 1990. It was one of the best USAF assignments I had during my 20 year career. I was the first USAF Security Police NCO assigned to the 6915th ESS and really enjoyed the people there and Bavaria in general. My wife and I had just gotten married and the tour there was like a three year honeymoon, travelled every weekend, made it over to Ireland for a vacation and had lot's of TDY's. Really miss "Joe's Place" gasthaus over by our apartment in Bruckmuhl! Made lot's of friends there, especially hanging out with the Balzanna's and Cannon's. -Bob Brousseau
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