European Contributors

This page is intendend to thank our contributors in Europe, without whom, the Rampa Foundation would not have its connection with so rich and important partners in Aviation History, namely Italy, Germany and France. (shown in alleatory order)

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Robert Grosschopff

During his first life Robert worked as a Radio Officer on different types of cargo ships. Ports of call were scattered across the world which suited him well.
The picture shows Robert in one of his favorite places: At Sea.

After swallowing the anchor he started to work in the IT industry. He currently works for a big multinational IT company as a Technical Consultant.

Robert's grandfather, a flight captain, crossed the South Atlantic many times. At first on the famous Dornier Wal flying boats, later with sea planes of type Ha 139 built by Blohm and Voss. During one of these mail flights he came to the rescue of Italian flying ace Mario Stoppani who was on his way back from Natal after his record breaking flight to Brazil.

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Paulo Miana

He is the author of history of aviation book “I bombardieri Caproni nella Grande Guerra”, (Caproni Bombers in the Great War) Ed. Macchione, 2007
Thesis “il concetto di bombardamento strategico in Gianni Caproni ed il suo contributo alla strategia aviatoria del corpo di spedizione statunitense, 1917-18” (Strategic bombing theory of Gianni Caproni and his contribution to US Air Service aviation strategy definition 1917-18)
History of aviation book “SIAI S.64 L’ala di gabbiano con la finezza di uno stradivario”, June 2008
La specialità bombardieri dell’aviazione italiana nella grande guerra: operazioni ed evoluzione (Italian Air Force bombers in the Great War: development and improvement) as part of a symposium about italian aviation in the Great War. Ufficio Storico dell’Aeronautica Militare Italiana, November 2007
Il Caproni Ca.20 un’alternativa nazionale ai caccia francesi? (Caproni Ca.20 a national alternative to French fighters?)

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Dipl.-Ing. Heinz-Gerd Angenendt

Heinz-Gerd Angenendt (born 1956) graduated 1981 from the University of Siegen and began his professional career as a mechanical engineer in a steel mill. He then joined a company of the Krupp Group, where he was responsible for international projects in the automation of steel plants. In 1991 he became head of logistics and IT in the ArcelorMittal Bremen plant. Since 1997 he consults international companies in the areas of production planning, innovative measurement & control solutions and optimization of industrial processes. Heinz-Gerd is married and has two daughters. His hobbies include cycling and classic automobiles.

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Michiel Van Der Mey

Urbano Casadei

Massimo Mazzanti

Born in Staffoli (Pisa), Italy, this place was during WW2 Brazilian Expedictionary Force's Resting and Training Camp, from mid- 44 to 45. His family had already relatives living in Brazil since the turn of the Century, so they had a lot in common with the "pracinhas", how Brazilian G.I.s were called in Brazil. He is graduated in Telecomunications and also a radio-amateur, having sent the first radio message to Brazil from Staffoli since WW2, honoring the soldiers. In August 21st, 2010 he broadcasted to Natal in homage to the anniversary of birth of Carlo del Prete, who accomplished the first non-stop flight from Rome to Brazil (Touros, close to Natal) back in 1928. He cherishes the Historical links that unite Brazil and Italy. During his Militay Service he was under OTAN AFSOUTH's three branches in Italy