Beautiful Old Bermuda and the US Armed Forces who served there

[@kellywilliamson2187]

I was stationed at the Annex from February 1989 to April 1992. The admin building was this absolutely beautiful mansion with about 8 wood burning fireplaces. We had an outdoor theater, sort of like a drive in without cars. Great memories.

[@Kimberly-tj1fv]

My dad was stationed Kindley 63-65 as a fireman this video brings back fond memories of my childhood. We lived on stokes point road. Our flat didn't have an address just Stokes House. Thank you this is a beautiful video

[@RickReynolds-p5u]

I was stationed there right out of A school, 1977 - 1978. Navy Seabee working at the NavFac with my housing at the Annex base. That's my barracks at about the 15;00 time. Whole lot of memories back there, lots of good people locals and military. Drive on the left just about got me killed coming head on with the pink elephants, (local buses) I always intended to go back, haven't made it yet. nice video and thanks for the memories.

[@williambradshaw8673]

1962~1964 USNAVY GREATEST TIME OF MY LIVE. William Bradshaw ❤

[@martinoliver4993]

My dad was stationed there for three years. We arrived on the Islands in 69 and left to go back to the states in 73. My wife and I went on a cruise to Bermuda 3 years ago and I was amazed at how much I remembered. We lived on the base at Morgans Point and my father worked at Tudor Hill. I remember seeing the Islands again for the first time since we left and i began to cry. Bermuda was and is such a magical place. I went to Roger B Chaffee school and sang in the choir for the dedication ceremony. Such fond memories of going to Chafee. Learning to fish with hand lines, snorkeling along the waters edge at the back of our house. The people were always so friendly and we had many local friends while we were there. I would ride my bike off the base and go to the draw bridge and fish and hang out with some local kids that i became good friends with. Going to the outdoor theatre on the base. I saw the old sea plane hanger in the pictures and can remember riding my bicycle in that hanger. It wasn’t used and became the best fort for most of us dependent kids that would go to the sea plane ramps to fish or hang out. How truly blessed I was to be able to live in Bermuda as a young child. The painted houses, the white roofs, the people of Bermuda. So many of the pictures on the video bring back memories. The baseball field, the annex, the library, the church. My dad and I caught so many fish off of the sea plane ramps. My father has since passed away, but the memories of the times we shared in Bermuda are forever etched in my memory. Horse Shoe bay, the crystal clear water and the pink sand. What a wonderful time in my life. Thank you so very much for posting this on you tube.

[@benk4881]

I was stationed at the Annex as a young Marine and stood post at Tudor Hill as well as NAFAC, post 6 & 8. I have many fond memories of that place, 40 thieves and horseshoe beach was the places to be back then

[@TXTigresa]

I think I should recommend you join the Chaffee school Facebook group. There are many US military groups for Bermuda including the Annex, NAVFAC, Seabees, VP squadrons, the Naval Air Station, the Marine barracks and so on. It's the best place to find folks who share those Bermuda memories. We weren't tourists so it was very different for us. facebook.com/groups/7202636670

[@terrysmoak3691]

Dad stationed @ KindleyAFB 1965- I was 10, lived on Middle Rd, a lovely pastel green house named Rupert #2- would cross the street with my ?14 shillings to buy a bottle of Coca-cola from the cycle repair shop... a host of memories made then in my paradise

[@TXTigresa]

For everyone who served in Bermuda, you know what a responsibility we had.

[@SCFoster]

Was born in Bermuda in 1962 and grew up on both bases, Kindley AFB and the Naval Base in Southampton. Never went to the base school but knew a lot of the kids from there. These pictures resurfaced long lost memories. Thanks for putting this together. The picture at 3:49 shows the ferry boats on the right. The blue hulled boat on the left was a converted PT Boat, often used for "booze cruises" during Spring Break. 7:18 shows the Sonesta Beach Hotel. Had my prom there in 1978. My best friend was a lifeguard there. Sadly, the hotel was torn down. 8:14 is Mangrove Bay where I grew up. 8:48 was the Southampton Princess beach club where I was a lifeguard. It's next to Horseshoe Bay. 11:47 is the Naval Base Admin building where my Mom was the secretary to the base Captain. 13:11 gave me shivers. I used to play basketball in the gym. I think the library was across the street. 18:54 my Mom worked for Colonial Airlines. She grew up in New York and flew out of La Guardia to Bermuda. She moved to the Island in 1958 and stayed. 21:09 was the outdoor theater. Saw my first outdoor movie there.

[@TXTigresa]

I also put together a Facebook page for the bases. Specifically for photos. facebook.com/BermudaNavalAirStation1970to1995

[@RoccoFlamefart]

Thoroughly enjoyed watching, thank you. Wish my dad was still here to see it. He was USCG, in Bermuda 55-58 and again 61-64. From my school room at Port Royal in Southhampton, I had a fine view of Great Sound and would watch the Navy and Coast Guard seaplanes take off and land. Thanks again for bringing back some wonderful memories. Bruce Meligan, Clearwater, FL.

[@dhalex1990]

Wow, still so beautiful. I was lucky enough to be stationed there from 1974-76.

[@TheGroovers71]

I was deployed there in '87 with one of the Navy's patrol squadrons for six months. One of the best times of my life. It's very difficult to find anything about the place now. I miss it soooo much. I bought a moped to get around the island. Such a beautiful and hospitable place. I feel a tad melancholy to watch this. Thanks for posting.

[@TXTigresa]

You arrived the year after I left. If you miss NAS Bermuda, I'd suggest you look for us in Facebook. We have several groups and then there is a page dedicated to everyone and all the bases of Bermuda. The main base aka Kindley AFB, the Annex aka NOB Bermuda, NAVFAC, and we even mention the Canadians and their base.

[@mikelaster662]

Mike Laster, great video!! I served in 1978-81 in Bermuda. I worked at the fire house.

[@crowbone8136]

I was stationed at NAS Bermuda from 75-76. Your video moved me to tears. Excellent sound track from to Kill a Mockingbird. Thanks for taking me back.

[@benk4881]

Navy Annex 70 / 72 with the Marines over by Tudor hill & NAFAC

[@Spiderman_x10]

I was stationed at the NavFac from 76 to 77 Radioman 3rd class ..had a great time loved the place...was their for the tall ships that celebrated the 200 years of our country in 1976...

[@billwagenbrenner3086]

Renee, I have looked on the net for a video of the NAS Annex you years and never found on. Your is what I was looking for. It brought back all those great times. I was stationed at NAS Annax in 50-53 and was assigned to the crash boat that went out whenever a sea plan took off or landed Great times that are missed to this day Thank you for the memories. Bill Wagenbrenner

[@TXTigresa]

Bill I have a friend who was there just after you. There are a lot of us on Facebook. There are groups for the Annex, the NAVFAC, the Marine Barracks and 3 for the NAS (Kindley Field). This is the link to the Annex group: facebook.com/groups/49480482357/ You will find that we all carry our time in Bermuda, close to our hearts. We won the duty station lottery. As for this video, it is the first one I ever put together and I cried through the whole thing.

[@benk4881]

Marine at the Annex from 70 / 72 loved the Club Bermadoo....lol

[@macmcmickle8558]

I lived there in the late 70’s early 80’s. My grandpa was stationed there and my family and I went with them. Not sure of the specifics as I was only 4 or 5 years old. Still remember so much about our time there ever after all these years.

[@marytod1]

Haunting!!! Great job! Lots of memories, how time flies and life changes. Sad ending. I worked for the base for 10 years. My son was born there! I miss those days. Thank you for the memories!

[@TXTigresa]

Thank you Mary. I cried the whole time I made this and it still makes me misty. Thousands of us served in Bermuda over the course of 50 years and we all carry it in our hearts.

[@benk4881]

At 16:08 was the Marine barracks on the right side of the road and where the VW is parked was the Marine club just across the street. Club Bermadoo was down across the causeway....

[@eltonwinn5816]

I was stationed in Bermuda 1972 to 74 and it was such a beautiful time I was assigned there by rear Admiral Gravely who passed away not too long ago but the guy told me as a young sailor I'm going to send you somewhere you can never forget and truly when I stepped off the plane in Bermuda I was in such a beautiful beautiful place haven't been back but I loved it

[@TXTigresa]

The pastels of Bermuda hit you like a tidal wave. It just baffles every baby sailor who ever reported to that mysterious duty station you couldn't have pointed out on a map. It was like being delivered onto a big ice cream cake. Did you look out the plane's window and were just awestruck at the brilliant beautiful colors of the Bermuda waters? For me, that was December 1983, fresh out of A school and a brutally cold Tennessee winter for NATTC. Some things we will never forget.

[@jamespierce1428]

There from 6-67 until 6-69. Fell in love with Bermuda and its people. Worked at the Fire Department for several months then onto Special Services. Loved the whole tour.

[@eleanor6049]

Great video. My Grandfather was there in the late 60's as head of the motor pool. It's great to see what my grandparents and mother got to see!!

[@tornagain]

This is so wonderful, what a great tribute to the old island. I think these are a bit before my time. I was born on the island in 1966, my father worked for NASA at the old tracking station which is now Clearwater beach. We moved to the states, Maryland in 1974 and have been back over the years to re-capture the magic of the island. Thank you for taking the time to create and post this

[@TheVineyarder]

thank you so much Renee for this lovely memory of what Bermuda was like long ago..I have been fortunate enough to have visited Bermuda many times since 1974, and it is a place that I will always return to I hope..it really is difficult to get through this excellent video without tearing up,it being put together with so much love..thanks again

[@rgpoco]

It makes me want to cry too. time is rather cruel. Nice Job~

[@gfoushee123]

Renee you done a Great Job on this slide . I have so many memories from the pictures. I also love doing slideshows. Thanks so much . Keep up the good work.

[@importpappa]

Enjoy AND cry. Nicely done Renee. Thank you!

[@workshopbuilder]

Great job Renee! Spent 1959 - 1961 at NOB.Thanks for the memories.

[@TXTigresa]

A lot of tears went into this one.

[@BobBarron]

You really did a beautiful job with the video. It does make me tear up a bit and I have never had the pleasure of visiting Bermuda. If it brought tears to my eyes I can only imagine you were filling a bucket with tears. Again....beautiful job.

[@BobBarron]

Awesome job Renee! Beautiful pictures and music that allowed me to travel back in time and get a sense of the place you hold so dear to your heart.

[@Hans6789-j9t]

Hello , we were stationed there from 72-75 and I went to roger b Chaffee as well ! We overlapped a year . It looks like the base has been let to decay 😢😢😢

[@ThePlayerToBeNamedLater]

Class of 93 Chaffe High. Great times with a class of 13. Charles Chester Aimee Naomi Christina Rick Shaun LaSonya Jennifer Ariel Alan

[@edgarbaker2240]

in 1959 i was stationed in bermuda at the naval base, shopped at trinahams department store -- ran the captians gig-- mainlly to take the bkids to school -- also was the captians driver ran the crash boats and many other things like the strekeeper at the mess hall ran the moter launch--- stayed on the beaches went all over the island saw a lot of the forts and new of a lot of local people there at that time-- got to run some of the fishing boats of the local people and took out the tourtist fishing keep quite a few motor cycles for the guys on base to use-- if they had a few dollars to rent them also had the best time working with some of the local people oh did i tell u i also was going with a local girl there barbara simons her dad was amos brother albert and david she also had a couple of sisters her mom worked at the navy base canteen and was called mom by almost all there oh one of her sisters was edna guess that is all but i really did like the time i served there did i tell u i also had a brother in the navy that was stationed there for two or so years before i got there and he helped me to know a lot of people there so i guess i really had it made. have a great day, God loves.

[@TXTigresa]

Wow, Edgar there are a few people in the Facebook groups from you time. One of my friends was aircrew there before you. We have several US Navy Bermuda groups. We also have the Naval Air Station Bermuda Facebook page. The main group is facebook.com/groups/34095916878/

[@TXTigresa]

We now maintain a Facebook page for NAS Bermuda but it is not specific to the Naval Air Station. We include the original NOB (seaplane air station) that would become the NAS Annex, the Naval Facility (NAVFAC Bermuda), Kindley AFB (became NAS Bermuda in 1970) and what little is out there about the Ordnance Island US Navy submarine base (very short lifespan exclusive to WWII). facebook.com/BermudaNavalAirStation1970to1995/?ref=bookmarks

[@mariogiresi6792]

Bermuda, like the entire West Indies, was a paradise when it was for the few and not the many.

[@TXTigresa]

facebook.com/BermudaNavalAirStation1970to1995/