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Billie Goodell

Billie Goodell, U.S. Navy WW2 Veteran

Billie was the first veteran to became a contributor to The Rampa Foundation. A friend. He practicaly became a Brazilian, such was his love for this country. He was stationed in Brazil from June 1942 to October 1944. The first U-boat sunk in Brazilian waters was spotted by Billie, U-164 sunk in January 6, 1943. Get to know his life in Brazil in WW2. Original pictures

 
Richard Wilson

Richard Wilson, U.S. Navy WW2 Veteran

Richard is one of the last veterans we contacted and and proved to be a kind and generous person like Billie and Jack Harrison. No wonder, they are the Greatest Generation. Despite being only six months in Brazil, that experience marked his life forever. See also pictures of his plane.

 

 
Destroyer Escorts to Brazil

Destroyer Escorts handed over to Brazil in 1944

Brazil was desperately needing destroyers to protect his waters in WW2. Know the story about eight destroyer Escorts handed over to the Brazilian Navy from 1944 to 1945.

 
first Catalina loss

First U.S. Navy Catalina lost in Brazil in WW2

When Catalinas were arriving in Natal, Brazil in 1942, catastrophe stroke VP-83. A severe storm made 83-P-12 plunge into the water. Konw exactly what happened.

 
P-47 at TAM Museum

TAM Museum, the most interesting aeronautical museum in Brazil

Brazilain airline TAM has a magnificent museum in São Carlos, 150mi from São Paulo. It shows more than 80 planes from all phases of Aviation, including Russian, American, French and British models. Most of them civilians. Totaly worth it. Beautiful pictures.

 
2009 Independence Parade

2009 Independence Day Parade in Natal, Brazil

The Rampa Foundation was part of the National date, being part of the Parade. See the pictures and read the text.

 

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