The original bridge was replaced in the early '90's (I think), it hasn't been disposed of though, it makes up part of the museum exhibits.
I can only imagine it was replaced as there was a need for a working crossing over the water and maybe it was felt that a fifty odd year old piece wasn't safe or up to the job?
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The one in my photos is the bridge these taken in the mid 1980's.
As John says the original bridge is now part of a small museum complex which is located on the Caen side of the canal - on the left just as you cross the replacement bridge - a small shop , museum complex , the bridge itself can be walked around 360 degrees , also on site sections of a Horsa and Hamilcar gliders which an be inspected at close quarters.
Various art. guns and smaller display iems are also on site.
As John says the original bridge is now part of a small museum complex which is located on the Caen side of the canal - on the left just as you cross the replacement bridge - a small shop , museum complex , the bridge itself can be walked around 360 degrees , also on site sections of a Horsa and Hamilcar gliders which an be inspected at close quarters.
Various art. guns and smaller display iems are also on site.
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thanks james for the pics , the tiger sure needs some work, its a pity its left outside i think its time these vehicles are moved indoors before we lose them to the weather i.e Rust !!!!
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Alan , I would be inclined to agree with you - this girl does need some attention and when you look into the engine compartment and see the rusting maybach surrounded by beer tins , cary out rubbish and broken glass it seems sad when you reflect on it.
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Its a sad state of affairs such a magnificent machine and inportant part of history left to decay and being used as a rubbish bin it is really sad i think
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On a better note - the collectors fair at Vierville sur Mere - extreme West end of Omaha Beach.
I met this gent ( US Dealer Mr.Nicholas Rizzo from CA) over for a holiday and to take in some of the Normandy fairs.
No heavy sales pitch just a good natured , friendly , reasonable gent doing what he likes to do.
He did say that he was enjoying himself "selling a few items" genuine WW2 gear being sold often cheaper than the reproduction gear , he did say that there were a few "tyre kickers" around , just there to knock and and not even thinking of buying but that's life
The fairs are good fun - some amazingly good deals can be had but you have to "talk" to get a good deal - some initial asking prices are way too high , all good fun and games.
A friend came away with an excellent result - a well marked almost mint kriegsmarine stopwatch , (Hanhart) 60 second sweep for well less than 300 Euros, this and a head rest for a 10x80 far better than eBay !
Anyone wanting to get some good US gear why not give him a call at WWIIRMZ@aol.com
St Mere Eglise was also quite good but very cramped for space lots of vehicle parts , guns , uniforms of all nationalities , traders from Uk / Europe , for 4 euros you could kill a few hours no problem.
St Pierre sur dives ( SE of Caen) - no photos unfortunately but an amazingly good day - soem amazing stuff - you want anything from a lafette stand to a inert round - it was there.
Some very rare things - fantasic range of Luftwaffe flight gear at one stall gear head gear but expensive , one German dealer had the most amazing display of period SS photos all rom a private individual , all nicely framed but again expensive .
The old horse stables in St Pierre - venue for the fair - packed out .
Some good results.
I met this gent ( US Dealer Mr.Nicholas Rizzo from CA) over for a holiday and to take in some of the Normandy fairs.
No heavy sales pitch just a good natured , friendly , reasonable gent doing what he likes to do.
He did say that he was enjoying himself "selling a few items" genuine WW2 gear being sold often cheaper than the reproduction gear , he did say that there were a few "tyre kickers" around , just there to knock and and not even thinking of buying but that's life
The fairs are good fun - some amazingly good deals can be had but you have to "talk" to get a good deal - some initial asking prices are way too high , all good fun and games.
A friend came away with an excellent result - a well marked almost mint kriegsmarine stopwatch , (Hanhart) 60 second sweep for well less than 300 Euros, this and a head rest for a 10x80 far better than eBay !
Anyone wanting to get some good US gear why not give him a call at WWIIRMZ@aol.com
St Mere Eglise was also quite good but very cramped for space lots of vehicle parts , guns , uniforms of all nationalities , traders from Uk / Europe , for 4 euros you could kill a few hours no problem.
St Pierre sur dives ( SE of Caen) - no photos unfortunately but an amazingly good day - soem amazing stuff - you want anything from a lafette stand to a inert round - it was there.
Some very rare things - fantasic range of Luftwaffe flight gear at one stall gear head gear but expensive , one German dealer had the most amazing display of period SS photos all rom a private individual , all nicely framed but again expensive .
The old horse stables in St Pierre - venue for the fair - packed out .
Some good results.
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Great thread! I'm heading there for the first time this summer, and I'm really looking forward to it.
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Love that barn, i get pizza from the takeaway in the street opposit and eat it in the car park!
I stay in Vimoutier, where the Tiger is. Vimoutier was home to the signals of the 1st SS so I feel at home...
I stay in Vimoutier, where the Tiger is. Vimoutier was home to the signals of the 1st SS so I feel at home...
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You buy them to push, if they run its a bonus......
Mystery panzer combi of the year!
You buy them to push, if they run its a bonus......
Mystery panzer combi of the year!