Metz, France
1 Air Division
Photographs


The following photos are presented in a sequential pattern with the first group centered on the actual Chateau. The photos start with frontal views and take you all around the Chateau, showing the building as seen from different angles. We then provide photos of the Chapel and other buildings on the property. This is followed with a trip on the exterior perimeter road providing views of buildings located within the compound - as seen from outside of the wire fence.



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  1. The access road leading into 1 Air Division from the highway - May 2001.
    Courtesy John Wainwright.

  2. The front of the Chateau de Mercy - May 2001.
    Courtesy John Wainwright.

  3. The front of the Chateau from behind the flag pole - May 2001.
    Courtesy John Wainwright.

  4. The Chateau as seen from the front left corner - May 2001.
    Courtesy John Wainwright.

  5. The Chateau as seen from the front left corner - May 2001.
    Courtesy John Wainwright.

  6. The view from the left side of the Chateau looking towards the back - May 2001.
    Courtesy John Wainwright.

  7. The left end of the Chateau - May 2001.
    Courtesy John Wainwright.

  8. The back of the Chateau - May 2001.
    Courtesy John Wainwright.

  9. A closer view of the back of the Chateau - May 2001.
    Courtesy John Wainwright.

  10. The front of the MSE Section as seen from the field at the back of the Chateau - May 2001.
    Courtesy John Wainwright.

  11. The back left corner of the Chateau - May 2001.
    Courtesy John Wainwright.

  12. The left end of the Chateau as seen from the back side - May 2001.
    Courtesy John Wainwright.

  13. Unidentified buildings as seen from the back left end of the Chateau - May 2001.
    Courtesy John Wainwright.

  14. The right end (in relation to looking at the Chateau from the front) of the Chateau - May 2001.
    Courtesy John Wainwright.

  15. The view as seen from the front right corner of the Chateau - May 2001.
    Courtesy John Wainwright.

  16. The right corner of the Chateau. Unidentified buildings in the background - May 2001.
    Courtesy John Wainwright.

  17. Chateau de Mercy on the right - May 2001.
    Courtesy John Wainwright.

  18. Looking into the Chateau - May 2001.
    Courtesy John Wainwright.

  19. Looking into the Chateau - May 2001.
    Courtesy John Wainwright.

  20. One of the windows in the Chateau - May 2001.
    Courtesy John Wainwright.

  21. The back of the Chapel - May 2001.
    Courtesy John Wainwright.

  22. A side view of the Chapel - May 2001.
    Courtesy John Wainwright.

  23. A side view of the Chapel - May 2001.
    Courtesy John Wainwright.

  24. A side view of the Chapel - May 2001.
    Courtesy John Wainwright.

  25. The small entrance door to the Chapel - May 2001.
    Courtesy John Wainwright.

  26. Inscription identifying the Chapel to the year 1626 - May 2001.
    Courtesy John Wainwright.

  27. Statue on the side of the Chapel - May 2001.
    Courtesy John Wainwright.

  28. Statue on the side of the Chapel - May 2001.
    Courtesy John Wainwright.

  29. Front entrance to the Chateau de Mercy - May 2001.
    Courtesy John Wainwright.

  30. A commemorative plaque to 1 Air Division located in front of the Chateau - May 2001.
    Courtesy John Wainwright.

  31. A closer view of the plaque - May 2001.
    Courtesy John Wainwright.

  32. A closer view of the top part of the plaque - May 2001.
    Courtesy John Wainwright.

  33. A view of the 1 Air Division inscription on the plaque - May 2001.
    Courtesy John Wainwright.

  34. The other side of the cairn showing a commemorative plaque to the French Army - May 2001.
    Courtesy John Wainwright.

  35. In front of the Chateau looking at the back end of SPSO, Airwomen's and Airmen's barracks - May 2001.
    Courtesy John Wainwright.

  36. In front of the Chateau looking at the back end of the MIR, Post Office, and SPSO building - May 2001.
    Courtesy John Wainwright.

  37. Fire Hall. The Boy Scout Meeting room was in the attic - May 2001.
    Courtesy John Wainwright.

  38. From the Chateau looking towards the main gate. Building on the left was the MIR - May 2001.
    Courtesy John Wainwright.

  39. Unidentified buildings seen while driving in (on the left) - May 2001.
    Courtesy John Wainwright.

  40. Unidentified buildings seen while driving in (on the right) - May 2001.
    Courtesy John Wainwright.

  41. Unidentified buildings at the left of the Chateau - May 2001.
    Courtesy John Wainwright.

  42. Unidentfied buildings at the right of and beside the Chateau - May 2001.
    Courtesy John Wainwright.

  43. The back of the first building (unidentified) at the corner taken on the perimeter road - May 2001.
    Courtesy John Wainwright.

  44. The first corner of the perimeter road - May 2001.
    Courtesy John Wainwright.

  45. Unidentified building as seen from the perimeter road - May 2001.
    Courtesy John Wainwright.

  46. Unidentified building as seen from the perimeter road - May 2001.
    Courtesy John Wainwright.

  47. The other side of the unidentified building as seen in the previous photo - May 2001.
    Courtesy John Wainwright.

  48. Unidentified buildings as seen from the perimter road - May 2001.
    Courtesy John Wainwright.

  49. Unidentified building as seen from the perimeter road - May 2001.
    Courtesy John Wainwright.

  50. The MSE Section building - May 2001.
    Courtesy John Wainwright.

  51. The back of the MSE Section building - May 2001.
    Courtesy John Wainwright.

  52. The back of the MSE Section - May 2001.
    Courtesy John Wainwright.

  53. Unidentified buildings as seen from the perimeter road. Part of the MSE section on the extreme right - May 2001.
    Courtesy John Wainwright.

  54. Assorted photos of Metz France - May 2001.
    Courtesy As Indicated.


Photographic Credits

All photos are used with permission.

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Updated: June 24, 2001