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Pilot Class 43-D
This web site was created and is maintained in memory of:
Pilot Class 43-D
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Pilot Class 43-D was one of the largest to enter training during World War 2.
The designation "43-D" came from the year of graduation,
In April 1943, 5,275 members graduated from 29 Advanced Flying Schools,
Many of our Pilots were lost in World War 2, many were discharged after WW2,
This site is dedicated to those men whose lives and dreams have been devoted to flight,
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NEWS & UPDATED PAGES:
Video: High Flight
LAST FLIGHT:
Nathan Patland (Gulf Coast) 4 May 2008
Robert Dent (Blackland) - 10 Mar 2008
Robert L. Fallow (Luke) - 2 Nov 2006
Robert L. Margison (William) - 25 May 2008
Kenneth L. Cassidy (Spence) - 3 Dec. 1943
Arthur F. Eastman (Aloe) - 1944
John Harvey (Aloe) - 11 April 2008
Gerry (Jack) Patton - 8 Feb. 2008
FRANZ STIGLER
After a long extraordinary life, Franz passed away on March 22, 2008.
Predeceased by his parents Franz, Anna and brother Gustel,
he is survived by his loving wife Hija daughter Jovita;
grandchildren Melina, Corbin, Jason and Nathan;
great grandchildren Mackenzie and Aidan; niece Christiane (Burkhard);
special brother Charlie Brown; soul mates Jim, Anne and many friends.
By sparing the lives of Charlie Brown and his B-17 bomber crew during WWII,
Franz Stigler performed one of the best documented acts
of chivalry and compassion in the history of air combat.
(Comment provided by Charlie Brown)
See story: Charlie Brown
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'Honor Flight' Allows Veteran To Visit WOrld War II Memorial
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324th Fighter Group 2008 Reunion
The Odyssey Continues
314th * 315th * 316th Fighter Squadrons
September 4 - 8 in Charleston, SC
Ramada Charleston, 7401 Northwoods Blvd.
Make reservations by calling the hotel directly at 843-572-2200
Identify yourself as a member of the 324th reunion group to get the special rate of $84.00 per night
For more information and registration form: Reunions
Lee Porter / porterlp@bellsouth.net / 803-360-2765
Doug Patteson / doug.patteson@turbocam.com / 603-664-6949
Linda Wurmser Noffsinger / lwnoffs@email.uky.edu / 859-224-0897
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Pilot Classes Of WWII Reunion:
Sept. 18-21
Hilton-Norfolk Airport Hotel
1500 North Military Highway, Norfolk, VA
Reservations: Tel: 1-757-466-8000 Fax: 1-757-466-8802
Web site: Hilton-Norfolk Airport Hotel
Don't Forget:
QUOTE OF THE MONTH:
"In the truest sense, freedom cannot be bestowed; it must be achieved."
Franklin D. Roosevelt
43-D MESSAGE BOARD
Sign and view our new Guestbook
View the 43-D old Guestbook, June 2002 - Feb. 2008.
Click here
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