The Écrivélo Files

Journeys Through War-Torn Europe by Bike.

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With only 1 month to go until I start, I thought this would be a good time to remind you how you can help raise the profile of Bomber Command for future generations. I will start on 10th July and arrive in Lincoln on 26th July - 74 years to[...]
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Closing the Barn Door…

... after the plane has bolted. Wheel Support Rod This part – a wheel support rod was recovered by a farmer from Dieme and showed to me by his son. Ever since its discovery it had been used to open and close the barn door. I am certainly no expert[...]
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Ploughing On

Interesting use of Cross Rod Mechanism On the Ternaud side of the Croix de Brou a farmer, just 7 years old at the time of the crash, showed me an ancient rusting horse drawn plough lying in his barn. The two handles were clearly identifiable as Radius Cross Members, again[...]
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Help in Identification

So, today I will start work on writing up the story behind the Funeral for the 2 airmen… Well, I say 2; there is even some dispute in that. Roger Chavanet, in his book Histoire vécue des maquis de l’Azergues states that: “Les recherches continuent et nous découvrons enfin l’appareil[...]
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