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We were about three blocks away from the convention. I asked the Engineer when the teleporter was going up. He was going to respond, but then he got exploded by a Soldier.
Among the French 35mm camera produced by « Optique & Précision de Levallois S.A. » from 1945 to the middle of the 60’s, the FOCA Universel « RC » is likely the most captivating ever produced in France at that time.
The camera was the last development of the FOCA, sometime called the « French Leica » because the optical and mechanical precision matched and even surpassed the original thread-mount Leica. Far before the first Leica M (the M3 in 1954) O.P.L. developed a bayonet-mount FOCA in 1948 called the FOCA « Universel ». Seeing the incredible viewer and range finder of the Leica M that is likely the most sophisticated system even engineered, O.P.L. released lately a great improvement of the FOCA with a novel collimated, parallax auto-corrected, of a fully original and different design of the Leitz system.
The FOCA Universel RC It is a rare camera that only appears for time to time on the collector market, being only produced to a bit more than 2000 overall units in the years 1962 and 1963, just before O.P.L. decided to quit the camera production and returned to other instrumental optical production. O.P.L. soon merged with SOM Berthiot and today can be found still in the industrial filiation of SAFRAN group, the French leader company for designing and producing system for aerospace appliances. The plant where the FOCA's were produced still exists in an almost original form in Châteaudun, Eure-et-Loir, France.
I got my first FOCA URC unit two years ago (Sept. 2023, flic.kr/s/aHBqjAV6Dg) that is a standing and emotional piece of my small camera collection.
I got this one from an apparently ignored auction on the French eBay. We were only two biders in the last 5s and I won the auction not far away to the initial price. The camera was fully revised, with new shutter curtains, a new delayed shutter release mechanism. The serial number indicated a year-1962 production starting with 1.000.000, closed to my first FOCA URC. The camera works in every functions like on its Day-1! The camera came with a late version 1962 of the OPLAR 1:2.8 f=5cm standard collapsible lens of excellent quality, the FOCA UCR dedicated ever-ready leather bag with the original leather neck strap in good condition.
The original O.P.L. camera warranty and a registration postal card fortunately followed the life of the camera, indicating that this beautiful FOCA Universel RC was sold to its first owner on August 9, 1963 by the official FOCA dealer « ROYAL-PHOTO, Photo-Ciné-Magnétohone », 42, rue Vignon, Paris 9ème arrondissement, France, today a Weill fashion shop at the same address. The address of the owner also still exists with the original Parisian building in place, Boulevard Poniatwski, next to the Métro station « Porte de Charenton », Paris 12ème arrondissement.
The shown original FOCAL Universel RC user manual is the one that came with my other FOCA URC camera.
These information pushed me to question what were the news in France on this Friday, August 9, 1963… France was mainly on vacation, by an exceptional wet and fresh weather that wasted many French citizens holidays. The whole national radio information bulletin is still available online here :
www.ina.fr/ina-eclaire-actu/audio/phd94020557/inter-actua...
Inter actualités de 7:15 PM du 9 août 1963
Inter actualités de 7:15 PM - 09.08.1963 - 29:58 - audio
Ina.fr (English translated)
- Headlines - Jean-Pierre ELKABBACH: The Marseille and Bordeaux sailors' strike ended this morning, but nothing has been resolved in Le Havre. Many heads of state and government sent messages of condolence to President Kennedy for the death of his third child shortly after birth. Other headlines in the newspaper (2'20"). - André Brière: It does not appear for the moment that work will resume in Le Havre. Mr. Pisani would agree to the distillation of 2 million hectoliters of wine, which is clogging up the market, but a subsidy would be required. Discontent is growing among winegrowers in the south, whom the population accuses of various acts of sabotage in the Narbonne region. Complaints from winegrowers in the southwest. Farmers scattered 5 tons of potatoes yesterday in the streets of Douai (3'30"). - Jacques Behingue: Secretary of State Dean Rusk will return to Washington from Moscow on Monday. He will give a presentation to senators on the Moscow Treaty. This morning, Dean Rusk was received by Mr. Khrushchev on the shores of the Black Sea in Cagra. This evening, Mr. Dean Rusk will host a dinner in Moscow at the US Embassy. Tomorrow, he will be in Bonn, received by Mr. Adenauer. The Moscow Treaty was signed by 11 new countries, with Japan set to sign next Wednesday. North Vietnam has refused to sign. Mr. MAC MILLAN declared that underground tests, which are not prohibited, are not of great importance because nuclear weapons can only be modified following atmospheric tests (4'40"). - Gérard TAVERA: Two years after Bizerte, France and Tunisia signed an agreement this morning that includes two chapters: the first concerns the 30,000 Tunisian workers living in France, the second concerns economic cooperation. This agreement resolves the economic problems concerning Bizerte. After an African trip, Mr. BEN BELLA returns to Algiers. In Accra, Mr. BEN BELLA declared that the next session of the UN would be an African session. Yesterday, AIT AHMED violently criticized the FLN party and the constitutional project. All French newspapers reproducing Mr. AIT AHMED's Declaration were seized this morning upon their arrival in Algiers. Since July 16, in Morocco, leaders of the UNFP are detained in rather precarious conditions following the "plot" against the monarchy (2'25"). - André Brière: before the State Security Court, opening of the trial of the station commander, among those who are bringing a civil action is Mr. Jean OUDINOT, former director of RTF in Algiers (1'05"). - Victor VRAMANT: the body of Doctor WARD was cremated this morning, only members of Doctor WARD's family attended the funeral ceremony. The weather in France and Europe. It is raining everywhere in France except on the Côte d'Azur. Road accidents (2'). - Jean-Pierre ELKABBACH: Gaston GELIS, former director of "Paris-journal" died in a road accident in Seine et Marne (1'). - Victor VRAMANT: a major drug trafficker was arrested at Orly. In Italy, following the arrest of a repeat offender, a 22-year-old American woman was arrested for drug trafficking (1'30"). - Jacques CHABOT: Charles TRENET has not yet been released; he would be released tomorrow morning after payment of bail (25%).
WEATHER:
SOURCE: www.meteo-paris.com/chronique/annee/1963
June 14, 1963: a particularly cool day - it was no more than 12°C in Rouen, 13°C in Paris, St. Quentin, Lille, Le Havre, and Caen.
August 1963 was autumnal because it was very cool and very wet. On August 3, 1963, torrential rains caused catastrophic flooding and the death of eight people in the Lyon region. On August 4, 1963, 400 houses were also flooded between St. Jean de Luz and Le Boucau (Pyrénées Atlantiques). On August 17 and 18, 1963, it was no more than 10°C. and 15°C in the northern half - many summer visitors leave early - it's snowing in the mountains and the harvest is very difficult.
Historical landmarks of the year 1963
August 28, 1963: Martin Luther King leads the march on Washington. October 11, 1963: Jean Cocteau and Edith Piaf die within hours of each other. November 22, 1963: President J.F. Kennedy is assassinated in Dallas. The yé-yé movement is in vogue - the debut of Françoise Hardy and the politically engaged singer, Jean Ferrat.
Decorating objects used in the photo series :
-Commemorative Pin's of the Company Lumière* 1895-2025. Found a Institut Lumière, Lyon, France. The Lumière Company was lately the official distributor of FOCA camera's within a network of Lumière affiliated photo stores in France.
° The Lumière Company, Lyon, France, previously known as the Antoine Lumière and Sons Company, then the Antoine Lumière and Sons Photographic Plates and Papers Company, is a former major French industrial company in photography and cinematography founded in 1885 and managed successively by Antoine Lumière, his sons Auguste and Louis Lumière (the Lumière brothers), his grandson Henri Lumière, and subsequently, his heirs.
-Storage box from Sostrene Grene store, Lyon, France.
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U.S. Army Reserve combat engineer Soldiers particpate in a 10.85-mile ruck march event during the inaugural 2014 Sapper Stakes competition at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin. (U.S. Army photo by Army Staff Sgt. Scott Griffin //Released//)
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U.S. Army Reserve combat engineer Soldiers particpate in a 10.85-mile ruck march event during the inaugural 2014 Sapper Stakes competition at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin. (U.S. Army photo by Army Staff Sgt. Scott Griffin //Released//)
I like having a small LED flashlight on my keychain, they come in handy in those unexpected moments when the lights go out or when I'm trying to figure out where computer cables go under a dark desk or just peering into dark spots to find things. The one I used to have went haywire after getting wet a couple of years ago. It would still work, but only intermittently. Last week at a Target store I picked this one up in the "stuff for a buck" area. I knew what I was getting into since it only cost me a dollar, but I figured it was worth a chance. As I was putting it onto my keychain I knew the brittle looking metal loop that came out of the bottom to attach it to things was the weak point. Sure enough, today the little metal bit snapped leaving it loose in my pocket. I took it apart and used a loop of more pliant twist tie to replace the metal piece that broke.
Activities like this, fixing appliances and cars and toys and other various doodads that break, seems to take up a considerable part of my life. The trick to avoiding that is, of course, to have fewer things. Also, don't buy things for a buck that you need to last.
Royal Welcome Home in Winchester for 650 Troops of 11 Light Brigade
650 soldiers of 11 Light Brigade accompanied by three bands marched through the City of Winchester in a homecoming parade and were addressed by Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Cornwall on 23 June. In glorious sunshine, an estimated crowd of 10,000 turned out to greet the troops who were representatives of the 5,100 men and women who made up 11 Light Brigade which served in Helmand province of Afghanistan from October 2009 to April 2010. This was the largest homecoming parade to date marking a national celebration for the return of the Brigade that was formed specifically for a six-month operational deployment to Afghanistan known as Operation Herrick 11. Each of the 12 regiments that formed the brigade were represented at the parade.
Following the parade the Duchess of Cornwall, the troops and accompanying guests attended a service, held in Winchester Cathedral, of thanksgiving and remembrance for the 64 soldiers killed in action.
Hampshire was home to 11 Light Brigade’s Headquarters in Aldershot. The brigade was made up of many different regiments and was unique in that it came into existence specifically for a tour of duty in Afghanistan to reduce pressure on other regiments that were being sent out increasingly frequently. Some of the units making up the Brigade were based in Hampshire but other regiments were based in Edinburgh, Chester, London and Germany. This was the final act of 11 Light Brigade before disbanding.
The parade was accompanied by the Bands of the Grenadier Guards, the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers and 3 Rifles.
The 12 regiments taking part in the parade were:
11 Light Brigade Headquarters Staff & 261 Signals Squadron
The Household Cavalry Regiment
1 Royal Horse Artillery
28 Engineer Regiment, The Royal Engineers
1st Battalion Grenadier Guards
1st Battalion Coldstream Guards
1st Battalion Royal Anglian Regiment
2nd Battalion The Yorkshire Regiment (Green Howards)
1st Battalion The Royal Welsh (The Royal Welsh Fusiliers)
3rd Battalion The Rifles
11 Explosive Ordnance Disposal Regiment, Royal Logistic Corps
10 Queen's Own Gurkha Logistic Regiment.
The timetable was as follows:
Midday
650 troops from 11 Light Brigade, accompanied by three bands marched from St Cross Cricket Ground along Southgate Street into Winchester. The troops formed up in the Broadway outside the Guildhall where wounded personnel, family representatives of some of the 64 soldiers killed in action and relations of the seriously injured were waiting.
1.15 pm
The Duchess of Cornwall addressed the troops from a dais before carrying out an inspection.
1.40 pm
There was a fly past of two Tornado jets before the Parade turned left and marched around King Alfred’s statue back up the High Street to Winchester Cathedral.
3.00pm
There was a private Service of Thanksgiving and Remembrance in Winchester Cathedral in recognition of the contribution and sacrifice of service personnel and their families on return from the conflict in Afghanistan. The cathedral service was for invited guests, all ranks, wounded personnel, family representatives of those killed in action and relations of the seriously injured who are unable to attend. Some 1,400 people attended the cathedral service and there was a private reception afterwards.
The brigade saw heavy fighting and took part in Operation Moshtarak, a major offensive against the Taliban.
Brigade Commander, Brigadier James Cowan, explained:
“Helmand is the most violent part of Afghanistan. Three of the four most violent districts in all of Afghanistan are in British Helmand. So it is a challenging area but one that I think we brought a measure of peace to.
During their tour 11 Light Brigade took part in Operation MOSHTARAK, the large multinational offensive to drive insurgents out of the Nad ‘Ali and Marjah areas of southern Helmand.
Brigadier Cowan said:
“The operation is widely viewed as a success, with ISAF forces now exerting greater influence in the region, denying the insurgents freedom of action and offering the local population the opportunity to build up civil institutions.”
The parade came the day after the news of the death of the 300th British soldier in Afghanistan since military operations began there.
The Duchess of Cornwall addressed the parade and said she was humbled and proud to be standing in front of them all. She said:
“Through all the adversity you have fought on with immense courage, displaying the highest level of dedication, loyalty and professionalism as you have gone about bringing stability and security to this troubled region.
You are all heroes and I salute you all for a job very well done.
You are an immense credit to your regiments, the brigade and to this country and you have proved once again that the British Army is the best in the world.
Although we are all here to celebrate your return the price has been extremely high. And I join you in mourning those 64 soldiers who are not here and who made the ultimate sacrifice during these past months.
My heartfelt thoughts and prayers go out to their families as they continue to come to terms with their agonising loss.
This national event, the biggest of its kind ever to be staged, is to commemorate the service and sacrifices of 11 Light Brigade."
She also spoke of the devastating number of casualties suffered in the brigade, several of whom were present in wheelchairs, and praised the extraordinary care they have received at Selly Oak Hospital and Headley Grange.
Among those the Duchess met, during a private reception, were the families of two soldiers who had died. She presented the families with the Elizabeth Cross which is given to the bereaved.
U.S. Army Reserve combat engineer Soldiers particpate in a 10.85-mile ruck march event during the inaugural 2014 Sapper Stakes competition at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin. (U.S. Army photo by Army Staff Sgt. Scott Griffin //Released//)
I don't remember his conductor's face being that red. Though he was fresh back from vacation, and likely spent a lot of time on the golf course.
This is a rare species in the urban jungle, the BT engineer. Only through days of cajouling and negotiation were we able to get this close to this scarce creature. Watch as he builds his nest atop the pole, busily stashing wires to place his box of telephone gnomes into.
GALVESTON, Texas (June 4, 2015) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Galveston District celebrated the Corps’ and U.S. Army’s 240th birthday with an awards ceremony to recognize the Employee, Engineer, Regulator and Supervisor of the Year, induct a USACE Galveston District retiree into the Gallery of Distinguished Civilian Employees as well as to honor staff for their contributions to the community, state and nation.
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GALVESTON, Texas (June 4, 2015) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Galveston District celebrated the Corps’ and U.S. Army’s 240th birthday with an awards ceremony to recognize the Employee, Engineer, Regulator and Supervisor of the Year, induct a USACE Galveston District retiree into the Gallery of Distinguished Civilian Employees as well as to honor staff for their contributions to the community, state and nation.