Obelix Posted April 16, 2019 Author Share Posted April 16, 2019 1 hour ago, Anna B said: Words of praise for the firefighters is due I think. Well done and thankyou, to some very brave and very skilled men (and women?) Im not sure that the Army lets women do that in France although I could be wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mort Posted April 17, 2019 Share Posted April 17, 2019 Posts removed - anybody else wanting to make this about brexit will find themselves suspended. Back on topic now please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hobinfoot Posted April 17, 2019 Share Posted April 17, 2019 22 hours ago, Obelix said: Im not sure that the Army lets women do that in France although I could be wrong. Just seen a young female firefighter who was at Notre Dame on the night of the fire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horribleblob Posted April 17, 2019 Share Posted April 17, 2019 I see from print and online media that the UK, and people involved with the York Minster and Windsor Castle restorations, have offered expert help with rebuilding Notre-Dame – a solidarity which is good to see. I was particularly encouraged by this Reuters’ piece which references the Compagnons du Tour. https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-france-notredame-restoration/notre-dame-will-reign-magnificent-again-say-windsor-castle-restorers-idUKKCN1RS17J I also found out today that Henry VI of England was crowned in Notre-Dame (not to mention three weddings: James V of Scotland, Mary Queen of Scots, and Charles I of England), underlining our strong historical ties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obelix Posted April 18, 2019 Author Share Posted April 18, 2019 15 hours ago, hobinfoot said: Just seen a young female firefighter who was at Notre Dame on the night of the fire. Ah thats good then. Never saw then on the march before but it's been a few years since I've seen it. ....for those that are not aware, the Paris fire service is the Brigade des saupers-pompiers de Paris. and is part of the French Army, rather than a civilan fire service. They parade along with the rest of the Army on Bastille Day - firefighters armed with assualt rifles are a peculiarly French thing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PRESLEY Posted April 18, 2019 Share Posted April 18, 2019 15 hours ago, hobinfoot said: Just seen a young female firefighter who was at Notre Dame on the night of the fire. Are you sure it wasn't Esmarelda. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Bloke Posted April 18, 2019 Share Posted April 18, 2019 25 minutes ago, Obelix said: Ah thats good then. Never saw then on the march before but it's been a few years since I've seen it. ....for those that are not aware, the Paris fire service is the Brigade des saupers-pompiers de Paris. and is part of the French Army, rather than a civilan fire service. They parade along with the rest of the Army on Bastille Day - firefighters armed with assualt rifles are a peculiarly French thing... Hmmm... ... well that sounds a bit dangerous to me. I hope they don't get confused if they hear someone shout 'fire!'... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longcol Posted April 20, 2019 Share Posted April 20, 2019 On 18/04/2019 at 11:25, Mr Bloke said: Hmmm... ... well that sounds a bit dangerous to me. I hope they don't get confused if they hear someone shout 'fire!'... They'd be very confused if someone shouted in English.😮 In French - the words for fire as in lots of flames and fire as in shoot are totally different and highly unlikely to cause confusion............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obelix Posted April 22, 2019 Author Share Posted April 22, 2019 Theres probably a reason for the infantry being known as fusilliers....;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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