Metz, France
1 Air Division
Photographs



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  1. Christmas and New Year dinner menu - December 1960.
    Courtesy Roy (Slim) Jennings.

  2. European Grey Cup game - November 1960.
    Courtesy As Indicated.

  3. Travel to Canada on the SS Homeric. (L-R) Marilyn and John Fitzgerald with Ron and Gail Riley - November 1960.
    Courtesy John Fitzgerald.

  4. St John the Baptist Chapel - 15 October 1960.
    Courtesy Canadian Forces Joint Imagery Centre PL-127989.

  5. Larger image of the St John the Baptist Chapel - 15 October 1960.
    Courtesy Canadian Forces Joint Imagery Centre PL-127989.

  6. Julian Guntensperger with children outside of their house in Peltre. Note the Jerry cans which contained kerosene for their four space heaters - October 1960.
    Courtesy Julian Guntensperger.

  7. Wedding reception at Social Center - August 1961.
    (L-R) Bob Clancy, Larry Gerlach, Curt and Cecilia Usherwood, Bunny Gammon.
    Courtesy Curt Usherwood.

  8. RCAF band in the "Foire de Metz" parade - August 1960.
    Courtesy Julian Guntensperger.

  9. 1 Air Division HQ, Chateau de Mercy - July 1960.
    Courtesy Roy (Slim) Jennings.

  10. A Party on the Home Lines cruise ship, France to Montreal - May 1960.
    Courtesy Adrian Fowler.

  11. Aerial view looking west at 1 Air Division Headquarters - May 1960.
    Courtesy Canadian Forces Joint Imagery Centre PCN-70-3.

  12. Larger image of the 1 Air Div HQ aerial photo - May 1960.
    Courtesy Canadian Forces Joint Imagery Centre PCN-70-3.

  13. The remains of Gord Carroll's VW convertible after our crash during the Easter Sunday weekend in Holland - April 1961.
    Courtesy Curt Usherwood.

  14. Another view of Gord Carroll's VS after the crash - April 1961.
    Courtesy Curt Usherwood.

  15. Gord "Newf" Carroll is all patched up and waiting at the bus stop for the long bus/train ride back to Metz - April 1961.
    Courtesy Curt Usherwood.

  16. Comet Passenger Bulletin (flight from Gander to Marville) - March 1960.
    Courtesy Glen Sweet.

  17. Front view of the Chateau de Mercy - January 1960.
    Courtesy Ingrid Roetscher (now Sabatier).

  18. The sign at the main gate - January 1960.
    Courtesy Ingrid Roetscher (now Sabatier).

  19. Joan and Ivan St. Pierre wedding. Reception at the Airmen's Mess - 1960.
    Courtesy Bunny Gammon (now Haines).

  20. Joan and Ivan St. Pierre departing the Station Chapel - 1960.
    Courtesy Bunny Gammon (now Haines).

  21. Entrance to Corporal's Club - 1960.
    Courtesy Roy (Slim) Jennings.

  22. RCAF PMQ's, Rue du 18 Juin - 1960.
    Courtesy Roy (Slim) Jennings.

  23. Atropin injection for Nerve Gas - 1960.
    Courtesy Roy (Slim) Jennings.

  24. Kathy and Jean with the final adjustments - 1960.
    Courtesy Ingrid Roetscher (now Sabatier).

  25. Jean and Rolly after the ceremony - 1960.
    Courtesy Ingrid Roetscher (now Sabatier).

  26. Airwomen's ball team - 1960.
    Courtesy Ingrid Roetscher (now Sabatier).

  27. (L-R) Slim, Scotty and Smitty enjoying the afternoon - 1960.
    Courtesy Ingrid Roetscher (now Sabatier).

  28. Front view of the Chateau de Mercy - 1960.
    Courtesy Ingrid Roetscher (now Sabatier).

  29. Ingrid Roetscher in front of the entrance to the club - 1960.
    Courtesy Ingrid Roetscher (now Sabatier).

  30. Track and Field Meet at 2 Wing - 1960.
    Courtesy Ingrid Roetscher (now Sabatier).

  31. Interior photo of the Snack Bar - 1960.
    Courtesy Ingrid Roetscher (now Sabatier).

  32. Another beautiful day for food and drink - 1960.
    (L-R) Jean, Kirk, Marge, Terry, Kathy and Larry.
    Courtesy Ingrid Roetscher (now Sabatier).

  33. (L-R) Lois and Kathy hamming it up - 1960.
    Courtesy Ingrid Roetscher (now Sabatier).

  34. Corner view of the Chateau de Mercy - 1960.
    Courtesy Ingrid Roetscher (now Sabatier).

  35. Assorted photos of Metz and the Local Area - 1960.
    Courtesy As Indicated.



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Updated: January 20, 2005