Haut de Buc (Anyone live nearby?)

[Melvin Brownless]

Hi Guys, I am searching for a French forum member who may live near the Haut de Buc, Versailles. I have a number of photographs of this grand house whilst under the occupation of 1./(F)123. I am hoping that someone local could take some "Then & Now" photographs of images that I can supply of the house & gardens taken during 1940-42. Any help would be really appreciated as I would like to use them in my book that I am currently compiling about 1./(F)123 their operations over England/losses etc.

Attached are a couple of samples of the house whilst in use with 1./(F)123.

Kind regards

Melvin

www.aircrewremembrancesociety.com

[ouidjat]

Hello Melvin,

Maybe this can help.
http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fichier...C3%A2teau3.jpg
http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ch%C3%A2teau_du_Haut-Buc

Just type "Château du Haut-Buc" which is the name. It's full of entries (in Google.fr).
And not that far from London, actually ... if no ferry, eurostar, bus, Metro, RER and Air France strikes!

And there is a French-German school and college, too, down there!

Cheers, Franck.

[Melvin Brownless]

Many thanks Franck!

Regards

Melvin

www.aircrewremembrancesociety.com

[ouidjat]

Hello Melvin,

You're welcome Melvin. But is it enough for you?

You know, that area is full of scholars, historians and amateurs who will be very happy to help you and to receive help from you too. It's not just a "small village".
If you need more, I think you have better to enter in direct contact with municipality services.
The following forum is not bad too to get what you want, but it's in french. Many of french TOCH members - and not the least - are in.
They are founded in local history concerning aviation: http://www.aerostories.org/~aeroforums/forumhist/

If I can do more just ask me.

Cheers, Franck.

[Melvin Brownless]

Thanks franck,

I would go myself but unfortunately I was made redundant a couple of years ago and have not managed to get another job, so my finances are very tight indeed. I am hoping that our English speaking French friends on this excellent forum will be willing to help me.

Best wishes,

Melvin

[ouidjat]

Originally Posted by Melvin Brownless

... unfortunately I was made redundant a couple of years ago and have not managed to get another job, so my finances are very tight indeed... Melvin

Oh, I apologise; I've been in the same situation since May 2010. Fortunately I got something 4 months ago, abroad, and I'm 7 years older than you; so it's possible. Now situation is better. I understand yours.
Take care,

Franck.

[ouidjat]

Laurent,

It's closed from 12/07 to 28/08. As far I know, if you explain what you want it will be open for you (of course not during this period).

Franck.

[Tony Kearns]

Would this be of assisrance for your project. Major Kopper with some of the secretaries based there.
Regards
Tony K

[Melvin Brownless]

Great picture Tony, many thanks for sharing it with us, very much appreciated!

Kind regards

Melvin

www.aircrewremembrancesociety.com