Posts by Roums

Hi Francis, Best wishes for health, happiness, and prosperity to you and your family in the new year. I’m in mainland France for a few more days before heading back to Africa. Cheers, Franck

Merry Christmas to everyone. Francis, are you back? Best, Franck

Hey Francis, Just a little hello from Tahiti where I’m currently working... Yeah, my good old Transall needed me!! Have a great stay in Nosy Be. See you soon, Franck

Hi everyone, I just took a look at the site.... absolutely stunning!!!! Really, really great work... Best, Franck

Hi Francis, Hope you arrived safely on your island. Wishing you a great vacation. Do keep us posted from time to time, though. Best, Franck

Hey Francis, A little hello from Libreville where it’s hot and humid. I follow the events in Madagascar when I can. It was kind of predictable, but still really sad.... I’m planning to return toward the end of March. We need to find a time to meet up. Cheers, Franck

Good evening Best wishes for happiness, prosperity, and health to everyone Cheers Franck

Hi there, One of my friends gave me the name of a mechanic in Ivato but couldn’t tell me the exact date. All I know about him is that his name is BRETON Jacky (nickname Nénesse) and he was an educator in Saintes (BA 722, with the Arpètes). He was supposed to be an aircraft mechanic. If any of you know him, could you pass on my phone number: 02 36 47 62 64. Thanks in advance! Best, Franck

hi Francis I got your text at...... 3:45 AM last night. Were you coming from Sakamanga??? Anyway, it’s great to hear from you. As Marie Jo said, bring a sweater because it might get chilly!!!! We’re waiting for you to come back... Best, Franck

Hello, I’m just passing along Francis’s phone number for Nosy Be that he shared in a previous post: 00 261 324 682 595 I’ll send him a text hoping he’ll give us an update later.... Franck

After contacting the author, he still has about ten copies left. For any information, contact me at my email madaroums@neuf.fr.

Best regards, Franck

Hello, I just saw on the Air France museum website that the book is no longer for sale. But I know the author, Mr. Pénette. I’ll ask him if there’s another way to get a copy. Best regards, Franck

Hi there, A little photo I found that shows the Fascène field in August 1958.....

Hello everyone, I’ve just returned to the mainland for good, only a week after Francis. I enjoyed reading all your messages. For those who’d like to get in touch, here’s my new email address: madaroumsNOSPA@Pneuf.fr. Of course, you’ll need to remove the "NOSPA" and the "M" to get the correct email address. Best, Franck

As you may know, I was passing through Ivato last week and heard some bad news: the three hangars dating back to 1929, located to the left of the control tower when viewed from the runway, are going to be demolished to make way for a new VIP building. The fourth hangar, which was behind the first three, is already partly torn down.

That’s the update.

Best, Franck

Hi Francis, Thanks for the great photos. No worries about the meet-up at Ivato—we were two hours early anyway, and the layover was quick. If I ever head up north, I’ll give you a call on your phone in Nosy Be. Maybe we can do a "vertical"!!!! Cheers, Franck

Hi Francis, I’ll be in Tana—at least at Ivato—tomorrow between 10:30 AM and 1:00 PM for a two-hour layover. We’ll probably grab a bite at the "Grill" or "Gastropizza." If you’re still online tonight and have a mobile number, send it to me via PM before 4:30 AM tomorrow. I’ll call you as soon as I land at Ivato (or even before I leave if I manage to reach you). Cheers, Franck

Hi Francis, So, did you make it to Nosy Be okay? Hope the weather’s nice... Let us know how you’re doing. Cheers, Franck

Hi Francis, Glad you were able to expand your list. Now that your grandkids have left, if I understood correctly, it’s vacation time to relax before the upcoming trip... veloma, Franck