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Le trip to Le Menez Hom
Fred:
As John said, on the way back, we stopped at St Malo :D
We also found a shop where a guy was doing scale ships / planes.. Amazing quality (and not that expensive considering the work!)
That one was made of aluminium, complete with seats etc etc :clap:
Back at Ronan's house, we then visited the D-Day sites and Pegasus Bridge Museum
Interesting tool to manage the CG of an Horsa glider...
And some more visiting :)
The memorial at the Pointe du Hoc site...
John (happy and proud) managed to climb a bump :lol: :lol:
Omaha Beach.. With some tourists that really need to get a room!! :P At the back, the US cemetery
Then, it was time to deliver one of my plane to a local Museum dedicated to transport. Thanks Luc for the laugh, the tour and the drinks! :clap: :D
And John got tired at some stage... :lol:
Must be because of the attempt to play the "Clairon" ! :lol: :lol:
I have a video of that :mrgreen:
Then, visit to see BenBen... Proud to show us his new bicycle... :lol:
Roisin had to have a go! :D
We saw the Comet.. Stunning model!
Plan is to make it lighter now, time to design and cut some ribs! :D
For the ones who look for a model trailer...
Thanks Benoit for the visit and the coffee! :D
We then headed for more food!
And after a good night, time to head back to Cherbourg!
Mandatory visit of the Submarines museum at the "Cité de la Mer".
And back in the ferry... :cry:
For more drinks! :lol:
Goodbye France! :cry:
Once again, many thanks to Ronan and Isa :clap:
Lots of laughs, so many good moments! these photos are only scratching the surface! You need to be there, but that was one trip not to miss!
We got an idea for a trip next year by the way... If more of you wants to join us :D :D
Happy Days:
Well, a whole series of reports, thank you gentlemen for taking the time and effort to post them. :clap: :clap:
With so many different aspects to your trip, it must have been difficult to know how to fit it all into the time you were there.
What a mass of model gliders. Endless! May be I could get away with my Alpina? :?: But with my standard of repairs that I’ve done to it I’d be ashamed to show it! :oops:
Who owns the Mu28 Fred?
Incidentally JP, I have to say you looked remarkably sober during your stay in France. Could it be that you’re ‘turning over a new leaf?’ :)
The area is very rich in military history isn’t it. Great picture of’ “The SNAFU Special” (Only Americans could get away with naming a plane that :wink: ) One day I’m gonna get a flight in a Dakota…….one day.
Loved the village with grey stone walled houses with cobbled streets, really pretty. :D Although not as pretty as Roisin & Isabelle of course! And as for Ronan trying to look pious, …..Doesn’t really work, does it. :roll:
And a shop, in France, that sells only beer ???!!! :shock: I don’t believe it. It can’t be right. (I think that was a bit of trick photography.)
I’m sure you’ve showed us the little museum with the motorbikes, toy cars and other memorabilia before, haven’t you Fred? Or was that a different one may be?
So, Benoit rides a Moto Guzzi er? 8) Obviously a man of culture and breeding, he & I would get on famously together. BTW does the ‘ Guzzi pull his model trailer, it would certainly have the power to do so. Or does he rely on the car for that task?
Finally a big thank you to Ronan & Isabelle for accommodating Fred for a whole week. :P We, in Ireland, are very grateful to you! :clap:
Keith (little)
Fred:
:lol: :lol: Thanks Keith! (and sorry for the late answer, work managed to get in the way! :!: :!: )
I can't remember who had the Mu28 :oops: That was a setup flight. Flew very well and a nice sight in flight. Looks like a big Toon! :D
Yeah, you are right, I already posted photos of the transport museum last year. Looks much better this year, as the exibits were moved around, muche clearer now if you see what I mean :D
And the trailer is towed by the car :D Neat trailer I have to say! Benoit said that when towing it, he can't feel it, or see it, great for long drives.
Very tempting I have to say!
The website: http://www.brix-composites.com/
Fred:
One last video from Robby :clap: :D
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/v/BfHG9YmZqJs[/youtube]
Fred:
Realized that I did not put the link for his other videos of the event... :?:
So, the one on top, is Day 3.
Day 1:
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/v/ltXYiONt3gU[/youtube]
Day 2:
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/v/yyTMb5bAboE[/youtube]
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