Monument Nungesser et Coli
Monument Nungesser et Coli
Monument Nungesser et Coli
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stephanverdoold
Rotterdam, The Netherlands272 contributions
Sep 2017 • Couples
This monument is located 100 meters behind the church. More interesting is the old monument next to this new one. The old monument is made of concrete in the form of an airplane. The germans destroyed it during the war, but it is interesting to read about WHY there is such a monument. Lots of respect for people in history. I am not going to spoil any of the fun. Go and find it out!
Written September 25, 2017
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MaryannF650
Clarksville, TN1,450 contributions
Aug 2016 • Friends
We were visiting the area with other seniors touring France on a river cruise. This was one of our stops and it was just beautiful. We had an opportunity to take great pictures of this wonderful memorial. Very simple but very moving.
Written July 31, 2017
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Guillaume R
Gothenburg, Sweden1,022 contributions
Nov 2016 • Couples
Easy to miss, this Memorial to Nungesser and Colin is a memory of their attempt to the Atlantic. The monument has a history of his own.
Colin and Nungesser attempted crossing the Atlantic a few days before Lindbergh, and whose plane were last seen from that hill. Some aircraft remains were found off New Found Land, but the plane itself never was found.
The monument itself has a history of its own. Built before World War Two, it was destroyed on orders of Goering during his inspection of the coast.
Goering was defeated by Nungesser during an aerial battle in World War One. They met each other at some point between the two wars, and Nungesser slapped Goering.
The story goes that a Goering was full of revenge and had the first monument dynamited.
Climb on the monument to appreciate the size of the plane.
Recommended.
Colin and Nungesser attempted crossing the Atlantic a few days before Lindbergh, and whose plane were last seen from that hill. Some aircraft remains were found off New Found Land, but the plane itself never was found.
The monument itself has a history of its own. Built before World War Two, it was destroyed on orders of Goering during his inspection of the coast.
Goering was defeated by Nungesser during an aerial battle in World War One. They met each other at some point between the two wars, and Nungesser slapped Goering.
The story goes that a Goering was full of revenge and had the first monument dynamited.
Climb on the monument to appreciate the size of the plane.
Recommended.
Written November 1, 2016
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Madleine27
Brussels, Belgium58 contributions
Apr 2017 • Family
If it was placed elsewhere, most probably the monument would not get 5 stars, but its location and the view from there is definitely stunning. Even if it is dedicated to the first attempted, but unsuccessful, direct flight over the ocean, it is good to remember those that wrote a piece of history and died for their passion.
The White Bird (L'Oiseau Blanc or The White Dove) was a French biplane which disappeared in 1927, during an attempt to make the first non-stop transatlantic flight between Paris and New York. The aircraft was flown by French aviation World War I heroes Charles Nungesser and François Coli, who were attempting to win the USD $25,000 Orteig Prize for the flight, but the plane disappeared after its May 8 takeoff from Paris. Two weeks later, Charles Lindbergh successfully made the New York–Paris journey and claimed the prize, flying The Spirit of St. Louis.
The disappearance of The White Bird is considered one of the great mysteries in the history of aviation. Many rumors circulated about the fate of the plane and crew, with mainstream opinion at the time being that the aircraft was probably lost in a squall over the Atlantic. Multiple investigations starting in the 1980s suggest that the plane probably reached Newfoundland, and may have crashed in Maine.
The White Bird has an extensive legacy, and is referred to in multiple films and museums. A street in Paris is named after the aviators, and a commemorative postage stamp was issued in 1967. A statue at the Paris Le Bourget airport honors the attempted flight, and there is a memorial on the cliffs of Étretat, from where The White Bird was last seen in France.
The White Bird (L'Oiseau Blanc or The White Dove) was a French biplane which disappeared in 1927, during an attempt to make the first non-stop transatlantic flight between Paris and New York. The aircraft was flown by French aviation World War I heroes Charles Nungesser and François Coli, who were attempting to win the USD $25,000 Orteig Prize for the flight, but the plane disappeared after its May 8 takeoff from Paris. Two weeks later, Charles Lindbergh successfully made the New York–Paris journey and claimed the prize, flying The Spirit of St. Louis.
The disappearance of The White Bird is considered one of the great mysteries in the history of aviation. Many rumors circulated about the fate of the plane and crew, with mainstream opinion at the time being that the aircraft was probably lost in a squall over the Atlantic. Multiple investigations starting in the 1980s suggest that the plane probably reached Newfoundland, and may have crashed in Maine.
The White Bird has an extensive legacy, and is referred to in multiple films and museums. A street in Paris is named after the aviators, and a commemorative postage stamp was issued in 1967. A statue at the Paris Le Bourget airport honors the attempted flight, and there is a memorial on the cliffs of Étretat, from where The White Bird was last seen in France.
Written April 27, 2017
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87wendywoo
Southampton, UK947 contributions
May 2017 • Couples
I am ashamed to say that I had not previously heard of these two flying pioneers before my visit. We came to look at the fabulous view of Etretat and found this touching memorial.
There are signs giving the history of these early fliers both in the First World War and their doomed attempt to fly the Atlantic before Charles Lindbergh and last being seen at this point.
There is also the story of the previous monument being destroyed in World War 2.
You can reach the monument by car up a windy road from just outside the town. There is a large free car park. You can ride up on the little train or you can climb the 341 steps on the windy path from the beach.
Whichever way you choose to come it is worth the trip to reflect on this piece of our history and to marvel at the views.
There are signs giving the history of these early fliers both in the First World War and their doomed attempt to fly the Atlantic before Charles Lindbergh and last being seen at this point.
There is also the story of the previous monument being destroyed in World War 2.
You can reach the monument by car up a windy road from just outside the town. There is a large free car park. You can ride up on the little train or you can climb the 341 steps on the windy path from the beach.
Whichever way you choose to come it is worth the trip to reflect on this piece of our history and to marvel at the views.
Written June 7, 2017
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Mira V
Smarje Pri Jelsah, Slovenia347 contributions
Jun 2019 • Couples
This modern monument stands on the hill by the town of Etretat, in the vicinity of the church Notre Dame de la Garde. It was erected in memory of the first two aviators who attempted to fly directly from France to New York and were last seen in Etretat. Their plane disappeared somewhere during this flight.
The monument itself is beautiful, but the views from the hill are really breath-taking.
You can either walk to the top of the hill (about half an hour) or take a tourist train.
The monument itself is beautiful, but the views from the hill are really breath-taking.
You can either walk to the top of the hill (about half an hour) or take a tourist train.
Written July 5, 2019
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Valve56
Kent151 contributions
May 2019 • Friends
A climb that needs to be done by car or other source of transport as its a long steep climb. A small chapel sits next to the monument but was closed when we were there. Wonderful far reaching views.
Written June 3, 2019
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chickandbeast
Southgate, Canada8,550 contributions
Sep 2018 • Couples
Monument Nungesser et Coli, Étretat, France a monument to 2 pilots grand aeronautical dreams of landing a plane in front of the Statue of Liberty New York.
Their plane the L'Oiseau Blanc or white bird dissappeared en route in 1927, their fate a great mystery as Lindbergh completed the first transatlantic non stop flight a few weeks later.
Their plane the L'Oiseau Blanc or white bird dissappeared en route in 1927, their fate a great mystery as Lindbergh completed the first transatlantic non stop flight a few weeks later.
Written November 6, 2018
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Volker N
Cologne, Germany246 contributions
Sep 2018 • Solo
The view is really nice from here. Standing on a plane of stone you see the Fallaise, the church and the sea. Nice. I quiet liked the little museum as well. Paintimgs, famous visitors and the bathing traditions of the last centuries
Written September 17, 2018
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adman020
Brightwell-cum-Sotwell, UK79 contributions
Aug 2018 • Family
If you are visiting Les Jardins D'Etretat then you will see this next to it. I won't take long. There are some boards in English/French showing the history taking place here.
Written August 28, 2018
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