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Reunion 2006 -
Millville, NJ
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Back row left to
right: Bill Rich, Gene Ross, Dennis Hayman, Bob Colangelo, John Kinn, Dan Dameo (pilot), Norb Polanski, Carroll Wooge. |
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Seated left to right:
Lloyd Jones, Ed Strobel, Bill Geise, Wayne Barber, Tom Vesey, Paul DeHart, Joe Ritz, Moe Richardson, Marty Brock. |
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As
seen in the photo above, our
2006 reunion in Millville, NJ was highlighted by the fly-in of "Jacky's Revenge", a
P-47 Thunderbolt piloted by Dan Dameo. This was an occasion
not to be missed and we found the events of our reunion to
be reported by several of the area's newspapers:
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Our reunion in
Millville was a huge success, perfectly planned by Bob and Ellen Colangelo,
Bill and Bea Geise, and our hospitality team of Olive
Sauter, Bea Geise, Charlene Polanski, and Inez Ross.
A special commendation goes to Dennis Hayman who after six
years of planning arranged a fly-in by a P-47 Thunderbolt,
"Jacky's Revenge" piloted by Dan Dameo. (click
here for Dennis' full report) A special thank you is
in order for the kindness and attention given to us by the
Staff and Volunteers of the Millville Army Airfield Museum
during our visit and luncheon there. All attendees
contributed their own joy, energy and enthusiasm to make
this celebration one to remember.
Featured below are but a
few of our photo remembrances:
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As
we toured the Millville Army Airfield Museum, Tom Ritz
noticed this original
painting of BitterBitcher. "That's our
plane! We have pilot and asst. crew chief with us now."
The museum staff graciously allowed Wayne Barber and Carroll Wooge
to sign and pose with the P-47 they knew so well,
BitterBitcher. (click here for
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Bill
Hogan was one of the many tour guides who showered us with
attention at the Millville museum. Of special interest to
those of our group were the cartoons Bill sketched while
behind enemy lines in a POW camp. There were a wealth of
such stories shared at the museum on the day of our visit. |
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Lloyd G.
Jones, first time attendee of our 412th reunion, enjoys a photo album
of past reunions with his grandson Lloyd W. Jones and Norb
Polanski. |
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Hard
working "Hospitality Gals" Olive Sauter and Bea Geise
taking a much deserved break from their behind- the-scenes
efforts of making our visit so enjoyable. |
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On the porch
with Joe Ritz, John Kinn, Carroll Wooge |
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Ernie Ritz, John Kinn, and Carroll Wooge |
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Marty Brock with
his famous smile. Wayne Barber and Inez Ross in the
background. |
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Moe
Richardson |
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Our shepherd Bob
Colangelo with fellow reunion planners Ellen Colangelo and
Bill Geise. |
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It
was Dennis Hayman who arranged the P-47
fly-in. His uncle
Lt. Pilot Bill Miller smiles from heaven. |
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Pilot
Dan Dameo makes a graceful wing descent. |
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Breakfast
with the Polanski's and Richardson's. |
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Charlie Andrews and Gene Ross talk old times of the 410th. Charlie is an avid reader and supporter of our newsletter. |
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Frances
Harvey, Vera Richardson and Norb Polanski reminisce with
one of many photo albums. |
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Lloyd R.
Jones and his wife Dr. Grace Jones brought their dad, 412th member Lloyd G.
Jones, to this year's reunion. |
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Allen
Authur and Norb Polanski |
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Bea
Geise, Marge and Kathy Vesey |
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Bill
Rich welcomes us to the Millville Army Airfield Museum,
August 22, 2006. |
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David
Schwartz, Ernie Ritz, and Bob Colangelo. |
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