Reunion at the Rattlesden Airfield
Just a few photos highlight the July 2003 reunion in the UK.
Russell Chase and Carmen Schiavoni recall old landmarks
Several veterans inspect a deuce-and-a-half, one of many finely restored historic vehicles on display at Rattlesden
L-R: Fulton, Fitzgerald, Chase, Schiavoni, Osbahr, Dingivan, Nicosia and Bussel
John Osbahr readies for one more takeoff from the old base in a motor-glider. Glider rides were graciously provided by the Rattlesden Gliding Club, current occupants of the field, and many attendees took advantage of the opportunity.
Attending the rededication of the 447th’s Memorial
| Back Row: |
| Dick Bell |
| Ken Mcquade |
| Laverne Varenhorst |
| Tom Fitzgerald |
| Waide Fulton |
| John Nicosia |
| Russell Chase |
| Bill Shrum |
| Front Row: |
| Jim Hysong |
| Ed Dingivan |
| Carmen Schiavoni |
| Norm Bussel |
| Morton Gold |
| John Osbahr |
| Don Sherman |
708th SQ |
709th SQ |
710th SQ |
711th SQ |
Former POWs Bussel, Gold and Fulton with the USAF Color Guard
American Air Museum, Duxford
Ball turret gunners Osbahr and Sherman share the legacy with a new generation, Waide Fulton‘s grandson Michael.
Don Sherman and his former “office”
Russ Chase and granddaughter Meghan with Sally B (bearing noseart from the film Memphis Belle)
American Cemetery, Maddingly
Three generations of the 447th visit the American Cemetery, Maddingly, near Cambridge
Norman Bussel and Waide Fulton lay a wreath for fallen comrades at Maddingly
Some photos/information provided by:
Melanie Bussel