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Nalé, Waffenplatz Bure 2005

Monday, 02 January 2006

Nalé, Waffenplatz Bure, Switzerland

On the weekend of June 4 - 5, 2005, was the first Military Vehicle Meeting held in Nalé. This little village belongs to the French speaking part of Switzerland. Nalé is an imaginary village where the Swiss Army train the fighting in built-up areas (FIBUA). Around 50 - 60 vehicles were attending, mostly of WW2 origine. On Saturday evening was a small parade through the towns around. Vehicle highlights were a GMC DUKW (first one I've ever seen in Switzerland), a beautifully restored White Half Track and two VW-82 Kübelwagen.

Last Updated ( Monday, 13 February 2006 )

Musée des Blindés, Saumur 2004

Monday, 02 January 2006

Musée des Blindés in Saumur, France

When travelling to Normandy in June 2004 I managed to visit some of the great Tank Museums in Europe. Saumur around 200 - 300 tanks, from the early beginning of tank warfare in WW1 up to today. They have an outstanding collection of German WW2 tanks.

Last Updated ( Sunday, 08 April 2007 )

Flight with a Junkers Ju-52

Sunday, 01 January 2006

Flight with a Junkers Ju-52 in the Swiss Alps

On April 2, 2005, I flew my first time with an original Ju-52! Fantastic weather, great sound of the engines and a shaking! Wow, just enjoy the snow in the Mountains.
You can book your flight with www.ju-air.ch. They operate four Ju-52 in flying conditions, and the Ju's are believed to be the only ones with the original BMW-engines, built in 1939.

Last Updated ( Monday, 13 February 2006 )

60 Years End of War, Cernay 2005

Sunday, 01 January 2006

&	60 Years End of War in Cernay, Alsace On Sunday, May 8, 2005, there was a small gathering of about 30 US vehicles in a small French town called Cernay. Displayed was a camp with tents and other equipment. Highlight were two Scout Cars and a GMC DUKW as well as a vehicle parade on Sunday afternoon.