Bigdibbs88
"Ach du lieber!"
Im heading back to Normandy in mid-June..... if anyone has a relative or any equipment I.D.ed to someone buried there I'd be happy to find the grave and take photos for you.
Going Back to Normandy....
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I'm going for my first time in September....I can't wait. Any tips?
Bigdibbs88
"Ach du lieber!"
Sure I can give you some advice. this will be my third time back, although the shortest amount of time since my girlfriend is coming with and wants to see other places, like London
email me at bigdibbs88@yahoo.com
Rob
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John Lawson
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While you are in London
Make sure you visit the Imperial War Museum and HMS Belfast and other WW2 historical sites.
While at the IWM be sure to see Rudolf Hess' aircraft and T E Lawrence's (Lawrence of Arabia) motorcycle on which he was riding when killed. The Tower of London is also a must see.
Make sure you visit the Imperial War Museum and HMS Belfast and other WW2 historical sites.
While at the IWM be sure to see Rudolf Hess' aircraft and T E Lawrence's (Lawrence of Arabia) motorcycle on which he was riding when killed. The Tower of London is also a must see.
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Bigdibbs88
"Ach du lieber!"
John- I've been to the IWM and I agree it's a fantastic museum....maybe one of my favorites. I tried to go for a second time last sept and basically everything was shut down for remodeling. Now the museum is totally closed for renovation. Poor timing!!
John Lawson
Senior Member
There is always the PUBS...especially if your girlfriend drags you to the Lady Di musuem!
This is also worth a visit:
http://www.nam.ac.uk/
The National Army Museum in Chelsea (London) is way less known as the IWM but it has some beautiful and interesting items on display, the skeleton of Napoleon's horse Marengo for example but also the bloodstained glove of capt Wildman from the battle of Waterloo,....etc.
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http://www.nam.ac.uk/
The National Army Museum in Chelsea (London) is way less known as the IWM but it has some beautiful and interesting items on display, the skeleton of Napoleon's horse Marengo for example but also the bloodstained glove of capt Wildman from the battle of Waterloo,....etc.
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mauser202
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BD, have a safe trip ! If you can get to Saurmur France they have one of the best armor musems in the world, they town and gereral are is great too and the people were incredably nice.
Here are some pics i took there; http://forums.gunboards.com/showthread.php?236195-Panzers-!
Here are some pics i took there; http://forums.gunboards.com/showthread.php?236195-Panzers-!
Winchester Cowboy
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Excellent Pics, Thanks for posting! Some pretty heavy damage inflected on some of those tanks.
Bigdibbs88
"Ach du lieber!"
that looks like a great museum! I remember when you posted those pics. I would love to see it but unfortunately after Normandy we are headed due east past Paris to go to Reims, then the Somme.
If im ever headed south though I would like to see the museum you posted and also go to Oradour-sur-Glane (the city that is still destroyed).
