Well every one its finaly booked, I will be in Normandy for the 6th of June 2009
JP44 its time to start planning

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Neil

It sure is mate!

We will have a packed itinerary for sure...

Only 188 days to go...

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John

"It is always wise to look ahead, but difficult to look further than you can see" - Winston Churchill

Damn, I have to find a job asap, then my first leave I might spend there too. :U

Have a great time guys!! Looking forward to your pics!!

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Scott

Only pictures? I want a full video report with commentary filed every evening!

Hi Guys, no problem we will have the camarers ready, not sure how to post video but i know a man that will (jp44)

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What manner of men are these who wear the Red Beret ?Their duty lies in the van of battle.They are in fact men apart Every man an Emperor.
Field Marshal Montgomery

Neil

Actually I was planning on posting some video of our forthcoming trip...

A few months ago I bought a digital camcorder which records on to an SD memory card, this makes transfering and uploading video a breeze.

So you can be sure of seeing some video footage of our trip, here on the forum...

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John

"It is always wise to look ahead, but difficult to look further than you can see" - Winston Churchill

vids!!!

sweeeeett!!!!!!

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Scott

Scott, you can come along if you like and be the director...

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John

"It is always wise to look ahead, but difficult to look further than you can see" - Winston Churchill

believe my friend, if I could, I would be right there with you! I'm actually thinking of coming over on a work visa, if I can and staying for quite a while, to really see the sites!!

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Scott

I tried bringing up the trip under the guise of "hey, honey, let's go to France this summer". Once I got into how I had no desire to go to Paris - and that we should instead visit some beaches the whole thing unraveled faster than Market Garden.

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Where are you two staying, and for how long?

Steve W.

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We are both staying in St Aubin sur Mer (Juno Beach).

I'm there from 31st May and Pegasus will join me on the 3rd June. We both return on 7th June.

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John

"It is always wise to look ahead, but difficult to look further than you can see" - Winston Churchill

OK. Thanks. Was planning to be there for 6th and visit my Uncle's grave in Bayeux.

Steve W.

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Assault Glider Trust
The Last Drop:Operation Varsity 24-25 March 1945

Nice to see some of you are going there. I might go there for a day or two as I work during the week, it will be Saturday and Sunday: too bad if Imiss some of it, but it's sure better than not going at all

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GPRegt, Skipper, you should try your best to be there for the 6th June. I was there for the anniversary a few years back, and it was a fantastic experience to see so many veterans of the campaign and also the countless re-enactors with their assorted wartime vehicles.

Ferry places are selling fast, and that is why we have booked so early.

We, along with our families, are staying at the Yelloh! Village campsite, in mobile homes or 'cottages' as the site likes to call them. We have stayed here on some of our previous trips and it's an ideal base from which to explore Normandy. There are various activities on site for the kids and it is also close to Caen and Bayeux-which means our wives are kept busy with the many shops there...

campsite in normandy,CAMPSITE NORMANDY, camping CALVADOS,yelloh village COTE DE NACRE

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John

"It is always wise to look ahead, but difficult to look further than you can see" - Winston Churchill

Wow, that's a pretty nice looking place! Have fun guys!

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Scott

I'll be there with my Tour group of DLI and Airborne veterans 4th -9th June, we usually go to Ranville but this year will be at Bayeux on the 6th, we are staying in Hermanville at Le Canada so if anyone is in the area they are welcome to meet up for a few beers with me and our vets, from 7 Para, 8 Para,12 Para and 6 and 9 DLI.

Pegasus what unit were you with ? I was with 7 Para RHA !!

" Airborne Forever "

regards

Paul

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Paul, that sounds like an offer too good to refuse. I especially like the "few beers with vets" part...

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John

"It is always wise to look ahead, but difficult to look further than you can see" - Winston Churchill

John,

If we can get together that would be grand ,i'm sure we could arrange to meet , but bring plenty of money most of our Vets still like a pint or three !!!

cheers

Paul

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That's no problem, paul, I'm sure Pegasus will gladly buy the beers...

I'll contact you closer to the date so we can arrange a meeting.

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John

"It is always wise to look ahead, but difficult to look further than you can see" - Winston Churchill