HeyEng Posted June 11 Share Posted June 11 I just read on FB that the Bird in Hand at Mildenhall is closing due to the gate being extended or something like that? I have not stayed there in years and when I did I often stayed in one of the newer billeting buildings so I’m having a hard time remembering the place. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clayton Bigsby Posted June 11 Share Posted June 11 (edited) I’d seen that it already happened? Something about the lease and the ownership folding. https://www.eadt.co.uk/news/24373544.bird-hand-beck-row-closes-greene-king-confirms/#ox2t5a4yzap Edited June 11 by Clayton Bigsby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BFM this Posted June 11 Share Posted June 11 2 hours ago, HeyEng said: I’m having a hard time remembering the place. Also having a hard time remembering that place...but maybe for different reasons? First overwater trip in the FRS, so first stop after LPLA. Great watering hole for several fantastic trips in the next few years. 🍻 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bfargin Posted June 11 Share Posted June 11 I'm sorry to see this. That was a great spot for us 60 day wonders (ETTF) at Mildenhall to relax and have a cold pint or two after a flight. It was the first English pub I ever visited, and while over the years I visited many more (some better and some far worse), it was always a relaxing and fun place to hang out with the crew. It was also convenient if one didn't have transportation readily available. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuggyU2 Posted June 11 Share Posted June 11 It was well known when Igor to the UK in '90. I have to believe some enterprising person can buy it for pennies on the pound, and bring it back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted June 11 Share Posted June 11 Long-time hang for Herk crews on rote for yrs. Easy walk from the Zoo or the Morgue 😎 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clayton Bigsby Posted June 12 Share Posted June 12 8 hours ago, HuggyU2 said: I have to believe some enterprising person can buy it for pennies on the pound, and bring it back. Well, maybe not…sounds like they have plans for the site https://www.thesun.co.uk/money/28372424/pub-bird-hand-raf-mildenhall-closed/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biff_T Posted June 12 Share Posted June 12 I pissed on Mike Cahill's Boom Operator sticker at the Bird in Hand, multiple times. I saw that sticker all over the world. Never even met the dude. I also got trashed on snake bites there, more times than I can remember. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TreeA10 Posted June 12 Share Posted June 12 Looks like there are several Bird in Hand pubs in the U.K. Lived upstairs in this one for a month in Henlow Camp. https://maps.app.goo.gl/G3bn3gK8Uk9eM32h9?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biff_T Posted June 13 Share Posted June 13 21 hours ago, TreeA10 said: Looks like there are several Bird in Hand pubs in the U.K. Lived upstairs in this one for a month in Henlow Camp. https://maps.app.goo.gl/G3bn3gK8Uk9eM32h9?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy Awesome. Get fucked up and walk the snaggle teethed British chicks upstairs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Bergman Posted June 17 Share Posted June 17 Had my very first overseas beer in that place, May 1997. Tons of great stories in that place; very sad to hear of its closing - truly feels like losing an old friend after many, many stops there over the years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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