Articles
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, 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 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 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.
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 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.