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07-JAN-2011

Door 7

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Lafayette Escadrille Memorial Arch, 1928
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The Fondation du Mémorial de l'Escadrille Lafayette has for its purposes:

a) to assure the retention and permanent upkeep of the monument erected by the Association
du Mémorial de 1'Escadrille Lafayette in the park of St-Cloud on the land granted by the French
Government to the said Association, for the purpose of keeping alive in the hearts of men the
spirit which inspired the members of the Escadrille Lafayette and the Flying Corps, all Americans,
all volunteers for the universal cause of Liberty under the Flag of France before their Country's
entrance into the Great War,

b) to provide for suitable and appropriate religious observance in this place,

c) to educate the youth of France, of America and other nations in the history of their respective
countries and of each other's country, by mean of public addresses, publications and otherwise.

The dedication of the memorial took place on July 4th, 1928. The Memorial consists of a triumphal
arch, inscribed with the names of the sixty-eight members of the Lafayette Escadrille and the
Lafayette Flying Corps who were killed during World War I, and the battles in which they fought;
and a crypt, which is the last resting place of the pilots who gave their lives to the Allied
cause and of their French commanders Général Brocard and Lieutenant-Colonel Thénault.

The MEMORIAL pays tribute to sacrifices of those heroes, the Historic efforts of all Lafayette
Corps Volunteers pilots, and commemorates the longstanding friendship between France and the
United States where each has come to the others assistance in defending LIBERTY and FREEDOM.

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"Lafayette Squadron from Wikipedia"


"More infos and pictures"

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January 2011 Challenge - "DOORS"
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Margaret Lew11-Jan-2011 09:09
I like the soft reflections of this massive gate.
cambraniz09-Jan-2011 11:09
Impressionnant ce mémorial, les reflets dans le marbre redonnent de la hauteur à cette arche. V
Mieke WA Minkjan09-Jan-2011 06:36
great pov and beautiful the reflections of the memorial
LynnH08-Jan-2011 23:59
Great PoV. The reflection of light through the arch is amazing. V
Guest 08-Jan-2011 21:45
Grand view and a great tribute! ~V
monica memoli08-Jan-2011 19:32
Love the marble reflection. v
Janice Dunn08-Jan-2011 18:54
Very impressive building - and the shiny marble tiles make it look even better
CM Kwan08-Jan-2011 13:10
Very nice composition and reflections! V
Cindi Smith08-Jan-2011 01:53
Wow, great PoV! I love the reflections on the tile....very nice work and thanks for the history lesson behind it! V
carol j. phipps08-Jan-2011 00:54
Excellent point of view for this classic photo!
Doug Cruden07-Jan-2011 22:17
Good shot, I like the low PoV, it really emphasises the height of the arch
J. Scott Coile07-Jan-2011 21:49
That wet surface is so GLASSY! Perfect use of the low perspective.
Jola Dziubinska07-Jan-2011 21:06
Impressive! Excellent symetry and reflections. V.
Mairéad07-Jan-2011 20:52
This is superb, especially with the reflections on the wet marble. V
Dennis Warren07-Jan-2011 20:41
Massive...good find. And well done.
Milan Vogrin07-Jan-2011 19:58
Very nice!