2 Wing Reunion 2006
Grostenquin, France


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  1. The "Le Tarmac" bar in the village of Lelling - May 2005.
    Courtesy Christine Eden.

  2. The "Le Tarmac" bar in the village of Lelling - May 2005.
    Courtesy Gerry Jenkins.

  3. Flag at veteran's association called "Les Souvenirs Francaise" - May 2005.
    Hubert Brabelin is a member of this association.
    Courtesy Christine Eden.

  4. Flag at veteran's association called "Les Souvenirs Francaise" - May 2005.
    Hubert Brabelin is a member of this association.
    Courtesy Gerry Jenkins.

  5. Chatelaine Hotel where Gerry Jenkins stayed - May 2005.
    Courtesy Christine Eden.

  6. World War II memorial in Bistroff - May 2005.
    Courtesy Christine Eden.

  7. World War II memorial in Bistroff - May 2005.
    Courtesy Christine Eden.

  8. World War II memorial in Bistroff - May 2005.
    Courtesy Christine Eden.

  9. World War II memorial in Bistroff - May 2005.
    Courtesy Christine Eden.

  10. Birth Registry for 1958 at Bistroff - May 2005.
    Courtesy Christine Eden.

  11. Gerry Jenkins trying to hide in the plaza in St. Avold - May 2005.
    Courtesy Christine Eden.

  12. One of the many outdoor restaurants in the plaza in St. Avold - May 2005.
    Courtesy Christine Eden.

  13. The bar at the Faulquemont Auberge Lorraine - May 2005.
    Courtesy Christine Eden.

  14. Your guess is as good as mine - May 2005.
    Courtesy Christine Eden.

  15. "A" Block, cages 12 to 15 in the PMQ area - May 2005.
    Courtesy Christine Eden.

  16. The town square in St. Avold - 1 May 2005.
    Courtesy Gerry Jenkins.

  17. The Venheck patio bar - 1 May 2005.
  18. Comparative photo taken in 1955.
    Courtesy Gerry Jenkins.

  19. Classic view of the town of Vahl-Ebersing - 30 April 2005.
    A clean street with the large church in the middle of town.
    Courtesy Gerry Jenkins.

  20. View of an old Maginot Line Pop-Up gun turret with a modern cellphone tower in the background - 30 April 2005.
    This is located in Bambiderstroff, close to Bambi Air.
    Courtesy Gerry Jenkins.

  21. Part of the Maginot Line complex at Bambiderstroff. Note the construction date.
    Awaiting descriptive detail - 30 April 2005.
    Courtesy Gerry Jenkins.

  22. Faulquemont Street cafe looking south from the train station - 30 April 2005.
    Courtesy Gerry Jenkins.

  23. The Bambi Air Club in the pretty town of Bambiderstroff, 6km north of Faulquemont - 30 April 2005.
    Courtesy Gerry Jenkins.

  24. The Bambi Air Club hangar and one of its aircraft - 30 April 2005.
    Courtesy Gerry Jenkins.

  25. Daniel Christoph, owner and one of three pilots with Bambi Air - 30 April 2005.
    He speaks pretty good English.
    Courtesy Gerry Jenkins.

  26. Interior photo of one of the Bambi Air Club aircraft - 30 April 2005.
    Courtesy Gerry Jenkins.

  27. Gerry Jenkins in the Bambi Air aircraft - 30 April 2005.
    Courtesy Gerry Jenkins.

  28. Aerial photo of the American Military cemetery at St. Avold - 30 April 2005.
    Courtesy Gerry Jenkins.

  29. Aerial photo of the PMQ area in St. Avold - 30 April 2005.
  30. Comparative photo taken in 1956.
    Courtesy Gerry Jenkins.

  31. Aerial photo of the PMQ area in St. Avold - 30 April 2005.
    Courtesy Gerry Jenkins.

  32. Aerial photo of the PMQ area in St. Avold - 30 April 2005.
    Courtesy Gerry Jenkins.

  33. Aerial photo of the PMQ area in St. Avold - 30 April 2005.
    Courtesy Gerry Jenkins.

  34. Aerial photo of the PMQ area in St. Avold - 30 April 2005.
    Courtesy Gerry Jenkins.

  35. Aerial photo of the ramp, hangars, and the north farm house on the airfield - 30 April 2005.
    Courtesy Gerry Jenkins.

  36. Aerial photo of the ramp, hangars, and the north farm house on the airfield - 30 April 2005.
    Courtesy Gerry Jenkins.

  37. Aerial photo of the hangars and the ramp area at Grostenquin - 30 April 2005.
    Courtesy Gerry Jenkins.

  38. Aerial photo of the ramp, hangars, and the north farm house on the airfield - 30 April 2005.
    Courtesy Gerry Jenkins.

  39. Aerial photo of the ramp and remaining hangars at 2 Wing - 30 April 2005.
    Courtesy Gerry Jenkins.

  40. Aerial photo of the ramp and remaining hangars at 2 Wing - 30 April 2005.
    Courtesy Gerry Jenkins.

  41. Aerial photo of the ramp and remaining hangars at 2 Wing - 30 April 2005.
    Courtesy Gerry Jenkins.

  42. Unidentified buildings on the airfield - 30 April 2005.
    Courtesy Gerry Jenkins.

  43. Aerial photo of the remains of the 423 Squadron dispersal area - 30 April 2005.
    Courtesy Gerry Jenkins.

  44. Aerial photo of the remains of the 423 Squadron dispersal area - 30 April 2005.
    Courtesy Gerry Jenkins.

  45. Aerial photo of the remains of the 423 Squadron dispersal area - 30 April 2005.
    Courtesy Gerry Jenkins.

  46. Aerial photo of the remains of the 430 Squadron dispersal area - 30 April 2005.
    Courtesy Gerry Jenkins.

  47. Aerial photo of the remains of the 430 Squadron dispersal area - 30 April 2005.
    Courtesy Gerry Jenkins.

  48. Aerial photo of the station, heading towards the main gate of the airfield - 30 April 2005.
    Courtesy Gerry Jenkins.

  49. Aerial photo of the swimming pool and the rec hall foundations along with the 421 Squadron dispersal area - 30 April 2005.
    Courtesy Gerry Jenkins.

  50. Aerial photo showing the foundations of the Swimming Pool and the Rec Hall - 30 April 2005.
    The Curling Rink and the Ice Arena are still there, to the left of the foundations.
    Courtesy Gerry Jenkins.

  51. Aerial photo of the Ice Arena and the Curling Rink with the 421 Squadron dispersal area - 30 April 2005.
    Courtesy Gerry Jenkins.

  52. Aerial photo of 421 Squadron dispersal area - 30 April 2005.
    Courtesy Gerry Jenkins.

  53. Remains of the guard house at the main gate of the airfield - 30 April 2005.
    Courtesy Gerry Jenkins.

  54. Lelling cemetery and memorial to the Canadian Infants of 2 Wing personnel who died between 1954 and 1964 - 29 April 2005.
    Courtesy Gerry Jenkins.

  55. Modern "Hotel de Ville" (Town Hall) in Lelling - 29 April 2005.
    Contrast this with the older buildings beside it.
    Courtesy Gerry Jenkins.

  56. One page of the 30 which list the Canadian infants who died in France and were buried in the Lelling cemetery - 29 April 2005.
    Courtesy Gerry Jenkins.

  57. The Mayor of Lelling and one of the office staff were most kind - 29 April 2005.
    They came especially that day to meet us and tell us about the Canadian infants buried there and they proceeded to show us the Church, cemetery, and other memorials. It was a very nice 90 minute visit.
    Courtesy Gerry Jenkins.

  58. Looking at the new memorial dedicated to the Canadian children who were buried in Lelling - 29 April 2005.
    Courtesy Gerry Jenkins.

  59. View of the church in Lelling - 29 April 2005.
    Courtesy Gerry Jenkins.

  60. Cave de Moulin (their liquir store) - 29 April 2005.
    As you can see, there were wines everywhere. They know how to do it.
    Courtesy Gerry Jenkins.

  61. Another photo of our hosts - 29 April 2005.
    Courtesy via Christine Eden.

  62. Gerry Jenkins enjoying a Grand Marnier au flambee at the Hotel Chatelaine - 28 April 2005.
    Courtesy Christine Eden.

  63. Group photo in Faulquemont - 27 April 2005.
    (L-R) -Hubert Brabeline. Christine Wallace (now Eden), Arlette Brabeline, Gerry Jenkins.
    Courtesy Gerry Jenkins.

  64. A new modern heating plant has replaced the old dirty coal system at the end of "C" Block in PMQs - 27 April 2005.
  65. Comparative photo taken in 1956.
    Courtesy Gerry Jenkins.

  66. The Water Tower in the PMQ area - 27 April 2005.
    Courtesy Gerry Jenkins.

  67. View of Metz from Josette's apartment - 27 April 2005.
    Courtesy Gerry Jenkins.

  68. Small dish antennas could be seen everywhere - 27 April 2005.
    Courtesy Gerry Jenkins.

  69. This location, in PMQs, once had a path leading to St Avold - 27 April 2005.
  70. Comparative photo taken in 1955.
    Courtesy Gerry Jenkins.

  71. View of A block - 27 April 2005.
    Courtesy Gerry Jenkins.

  72. The school in PMQs - 27 April 2005.
    Courtesy Gerry Jenkins.

  73. A stairwell in cage 14 of "A" Block - 27 April 2005.
    Courtesy Gerry Jenkins.

  74. "I" Block in PMQs - 27 April 2005.
    Courtesy Gerry Jenkins.

  75. The Vanheck restaurant and bar - 27 April 2005.
    Courtesy Gerry Jenkins.

  76. The Vanheck restaurant and bar - 27 April 2005.
  77. Comparative photo taken in 1956.
    Courtesy Gerry Jenkins.

  78. The Vanheck restaurant and bar - 27 April 2005.
    Courtesy Gerry Jenkins.

  79. The Vanheck restaurant and bar - 27 April 2005.
    Courtesy Gerry Jenkins.

  80. Our hosts Robert and Josette (a cousin of Arlette) - 27 April 2005.
    They live in Metz.
    Courtesy Gerry Jenkins.

  81. Gerry and Christine with their French hosts Arlette and Hubert - 27 April 2005.
    Taken on the grounds of the convent in Faulquemont.
    Courtesy via Christine Eden.

  82. Gerry and Christine with their French hosts Arlette and Hubert - 27 April 2005.
    Taken on the grounds of the convent in Faulquemont.
    Courtesy via Christine Eden.

  83. Typical side street in Lelling - 27 April 2005.
    Courtesy via Christine Eden.

  84. Driveway for receiving dignitaries at the convent - 27 April 2005.
    Courtesy Gerry Jenkins.

  85. The convent - 27 April 2005.
    View from the south parking lot where RV's can park or camp.
    Courtesy Gerry Jenkins.

  86. The lobby in the convent - 27 April 2005.
    Courtesy Gerry Jenkins.

  87. The main banquet room in the convent - 27 April 2005.
    Courtesy Gerry Jenkins.

  88. Restaurant mezzanine in the same building as the Hotel Chatelaine - 27 April 2005.
    Courtesy Gerry Jenkins.

  89. Arlette's house - 26 April 2005.
    Courtesy Gerry Jenkins.

  90. The train station in Metz - 26 April 2005.
    Courtesy via Christine Eden.


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