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Honkytonk
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I think the thing that bothers me most in those pictures, and any pictures of vetrans for that matter, is their eyes. The things they've must have seen. Some of the above pictures of GI's, they look about 60 years old and I bet most were still in their early 20's.
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Shamu
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Its known as the 1,0000yd stare.
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Don't shoot till you see the whites of their thighs. (Unofficial motto of the Royal Air Force)
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Zed
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Well it's been a while since I posted anything here; but finally got a few photos of the town today.
This is the "Rue de la Greve". The original shot shows the resistance fighters walking toward the far end of this street This the Cafe St Roch. and back in 1944 and the town hall today. and in 1944, flying the french flag! the town centre square today; shows some changes. The small buildings that were built on to the side of the Church have gone; that would be the "Marbrerie" in the 1944 photo below. |
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Shamu
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Sweet! I miss small town rural life in France!
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Don't shoot till you see the whites of their thighs. (Unofficial motto of the Royal Air Force)
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these have been quite enjoyable and enlightening , good to know so much survived , very educational trip back in time , thank you ,
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Zed
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The liberation of Bonneval was mid August. But this weekend (31st Aug) the town held a 75th Anniversary of the Liberation. An impressive military camp was installed in the sports field and a mass of WWII vehicles were touring the local countryside and on show at the camp. We were lucky that the collection of vehicles was far bigger than at Paris a couple of weeks ago.
Here's a few photos! |
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Zed
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A great day out! |
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dang , i want that motorcycle ..............just sayin
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Shamu
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Nice, thanks for the pics.
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Don't shoot till you see the whites of their thighs. (Unofficial motto of the Royal Air Force)
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very enjoyable thread!
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The Apprentice
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Few pictures to add
These are not on liberation Day but Rather “D” day
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New to Enfield’s
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Zed
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Brave men one and all!
Thanks for posting these pictures.
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