We had the most delightful weather for this celebration of the allied victory over Nazi Germany.<\/p>\n
It was an impressive convoy waiting for departure in Satory with our three half-tracks, our Diamond T 969A, our GMC CCKW 353 H1 tipper, the many Jeep and Dodge and our military field kitchen for which it was the first outing since its complete restoration.<\/p>\n
Upon arrival, the convoy was split in two in order to celebrate in the two neighboring cities of Jouy en Josas and Les Loges en Josas.<\/p>\n
We had an outstanding welcome from both municipalities : warm, well organized and with a dedicated person all day long to give on the microphone all the expected information to the public.\u00a0 Many came : for about 1000 visitors, it has been their \u201cfirst time in a vintage military vehicle\u201d, either Jeep, Dodge, half-track or GMC CCKW.<\/p>\n
An excellent movie was shown in the township hall with original footage about the advance of General Leclerc\u2019s famous 2nd<\/sup>\u00a0Armored Division in the area of Jouy en Josas and Les Loges en Josas (thanks to the association \u201cLe Souvenir Fran\u00e7ais\u201d : http:\/\/le-souvenir-francais.fr\/.<\/p>\n Let\u2019s remember though that this little town is known worldwide for its famous \u201ctoile de Jouy\u201d essential element of Decorative Arts.\u00a0 It was created in the Jouy en Josas manufacture in 1760 by Christophe-Philippe Oberkampf.\u00a0 The site was chosen in relation to the \u201cBi\u00e8vre\u201d river (name originating from beaver) and the chemical properties of its water well adapted to the treatment of the canvas.\u00a0 A museum recalls this industrial and artistic adventure.<\/p>\n Short video by member Thibaut :<\/p>\n