339th FIGHTER GROUP ASSOCIATION
VISIT TO FOWLMERE
18th May 2001
A small group of veterans, widows & families of group members and guests visited Fowlmere on Friday the 18th May, and were met at the former airfield by Martin and David Sheldrick (Manor Farm - site of the former airfield), John Rushton (Chair of the primary school govenors), Mr & Mrs Price (local residents), and John Harris & his wife (who provided a display of memorabilia).
A wreath was then laid at the airfield memorial.
This was followed by a visit to the Modern Air hangar and lunch in the conservatory of the Chequers Inn in the village High Street. After lunch, the group visited Fowlmere Primary School and were taken in small groups round the school and 'Natures Classroom' by escorting children.
Those attending from the U.S.A.were Dorothy Clark (widow of group member) with son, William Clark, and wife Sharon. Eileen Weber (widow of group member) with grandson, Kevin Weber. Mr and Mrs Gilbert Cohen (veteran and wife) Mr and Mrs Carl French (veteran and wife) Mr and Mrs William Perry (veteran and wife) Mr Lee Eisenhart (veteran) Clara Steinbach (guest) Kathryn Berrey (guest) Charlotte Carpenter (representing European Holidays Travel)
The Veterans
Gilbert Cohen,
Carl French,
William Perry
and
Lee Eisenhart.
