Looking for friends from the Amporaha camp in Nosy Be (page 19 of 31)

Hello, 😊

I’m reaching out because I was very familiar with the B.A. 181 at IVATO from January 1965 to July 1967 (I was 11 years old in 1965). I think I recognize the movie theater (second photo from the left at the top). In fact, in 1967 (June or July), it was used as a morgue after a civilian plane accident. I know it’s not a happy memory, but I’m mentioning it to support what I’m saying. I also recognized the tennis court facade, where the pool was on the other side of the road. So many great memories...

Best regards,

Yves FERRARO

Hello Yves, the date of the plane crash was 19/07/1967. It was a DC4 1009 from Air Madagascar, and there were no survivors (42 fatalities).

http://www.liste-noire.org/crash-du-19-07-1967-de-air-madagascar_1839.html Click on the link. Best regards, a former member of BA181 jlou82

Hi jlou82, 😊

Thanks for the details about that air accident and the link you shared.

Best regards,

Yves

Good evening I wanted to upload some photos to the site but couldn’t. How can I do it? I also tried to access the members list, but it’s asking for a password I don’t have. Have a good evening, everyone Best regards Paule

Hi everyone!

Here’s the watercolor I painted based on an old photo. More are on the way.

See you all soon!

Hello Charles!!!! Don’t you think there’s a certain resemblance?? Well done for your artistic sense, I visited your blog.... Keep making us dream and paint Nosy Be.... (the photo is from April 70) The colors are a bit faded compared to your watercolor... Best regards

Oh yes! What can I say, JLouis—photos are like our hair, they turn gray with the years. Already forty years... For the next watercolors, I’m still thinking of drawing inspiration from your photos, maybe the restaurant or the pirogue on the beach with the coconut trees in the background. Perhaps the pirogue, which reminds me of those lobster outings... and then that amazing cornucopia I found at 5 meters deep, which made quite a few people in the village jealous.

Thanks for visiting my blog. Best, Veloma Charles

Hi Bruno from Saint-Pierre, Réunion!

I was browsing the Nosy Be folks' site and noticed you live in Saint-Pierre, Réunion - I’ll be on the island from April 27 to May 11 staying with my niece who lives in Les Salines - I think we could meet up -

Best, Jean Marie A former Nosy Be resident (1969/1972)

Good evening everyone, I’ve been a bit absent from the site lately. I’m leaving on June 9th for my island until September 9th. I waited a while to book my flight ticket, but it’s done now. And still my little catchphrase: Who loves me, follow me! Especially now that there are boxes to check!! Have a great evening, everyone. Francis the Nosy-Be local

yeah, that’s where I’m going!!!

Good evening Francis,

As always, you're always on the go—another departure! You're an excellent customer for the airlines! Just make sure you don’t take all the fish during your tiny three-month stay! Anyway, fair winds to you, and give us some news from time to time.....

Hi Francis, I’m heading to Madagascar from June 11 to 26 and then from October 22 to November 15, 2010. Will you be there? Yannick

A little hello from France!!!

I'm the daughter of Captain ESPOSITO-LANGELLA Antoine, Dominique. We were at the camp in 1973 or 1974... I was 15 years old. Mom was often in the kitchen with yours, I think... So many wonderful memories... that keep coming back. It was my dad who found the forum! I'm not very good at inserting photos, but I'll try! Lots of love and see you soon, Dominique.😏

Charly, good evening, what a lovely watercolor!!!!

Good evening, What budget should I plan for a 3-week trip to Madagascar, with Francis?

Without Francis: I’ve seen recent photos of the old base—so sad and desolate! Even though I was just a kid back then, a few strong memories remain. Anyway, about prices: nothing’s happening right away, but you never know what the future holds, except for those in the know. See you later, Bertrand, just a little boy during his stay in 67-69

Good day! I’m the son of Captain Guy NEFIOLOv, who was a pilot at Ivato during the same years as your father! The name Esposito rings a bell! I think he must have known my dad! Could you ask him? Unfortunately, mine is no longer with us. Malagasy kisses, Stéphane NEFIOLOV

Hello Stéphane, I received your email and immediately contacted my father. Indeed, he did know your dad in Ivato... I’m sorry he’s no longer with us. We lived in Tana, and the year of independence, I was in 10th grade. We followed courses through the CNED, and some supplements were taught in Ivato by conscripts... I’m the same age as the Perron children (Yann in particular)... I gave my father my contact details on this site, and I think he’ll get back to you. Thanks for reaching out. Dominique Esposito-Langella

Well, this is nice! I thought I recognized you, though I’m a bit younger than you, but I have a sister, Brigitte, who must be in your class! I’ll take the liberty of using the informal "tu" with you—among former Mada folks! (laughs) Here’s the address for my website with all my contact details: www.stephane-nefiolov.com Hope we stay in touch, and that you’ll like the music on the site! I’d love to hear news about your father! Malagasy greetings, Stéphane

Hi Dominique, I’m Thierry YOLLANT. I also took the CNED correspondence courses back in ’72 after ESCA closed... I knew Yann PERON well and was a regular at the CMAI. My dad was a former military pilot who switched to civilian work and was based at Air Mad. By the way, I made a little Facebook page about the lake with quite a few vintage photos. I’ll share the link if you’re interested. You’ll find some old faces from the base there—Hebraud, Laviero, and others...

file:///Users/yollant/Sites/www.facebook.com:group.php%3Fgid=147719159829.webloc

Cheers, Thierry

Hello,

I think we must have crossed paths or known each other! I’m the son of Agrissais, and I think your dad must have known mine. He doesn’t live far from me, and I’ll talk to him about it because the name Esposito really rings a bell. I was in Ivato in ’71 and ’72; my first name is Philippe, ......

And for those who followed Francis’s adventures, well, I just got back from Tana and, of course, Nosy Be, where I met him and we spent some great moments on, on, on the Sacred Islet facing Amporaha!!!! But I think that’ll soon be known on the alumni site. Philippe

Hi there, You’ll need to check with Francis about this. We’ve been thinking about a group trip next year—we’ll talk it over with Francis again. A combo trip: a little tour of the mainland and a stay in Nosy Be.... Best,