Wintersbourg, France
Mobile Microwave Setup

The early days at Metz left a lot to be desired for our RCAF personnel. If you happened to be a Comm Ground Tech, chances are you would spend a great deal of time setting up mobile microwave systems - scattered in many locations throughout the province of Moselle. Gordie Knight has shared photos of his experiences - and frankly, I am glad that I didn't have to deal with the workload that he dealt with so many years ago.


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  1. Map showing the location of Wintersbourg (near Phalsbourg) France - September 1954.
    Courtesy HS "Gordie" Knight.

  2. A long way down from 90 feet up a permanent tower. Gordie Knight on the ground looking up - September 1954.
    Courtesy HS "Gordie" Knight.

  3. Lunch break at Wintersbourg - September 1954.
    Courtesy HS "Gordie" Knight.

  4. Jim Profit climbing up the tower to help out - September 1954.
    Courtesy HS "Gordie" Knight.

  5. "Old Dependable" was the only vehicle able to climb the mountain and it served as our Taxi - September 1954.
    Courtesy HS "Gordie" Knight.

  6. In "Fright Mode" looking down from the top of the tower - September 1954.
    Courtesy HS "Gordie" Knight.

  7. Checking installation data. (L-R) unknown and Gordie Knight - September 1954.
    Courtesy HS "Gordie" Knight.

  8. The tower at 30 feet and rising - September 1954.
    Courtesy HS "Gordie" Knight.

  9. Unit in place and ready to go operational - September 1954.
    Courtesy HS "Gordie" Knight.

  10. Different view of the unit - September 1954.
    Courtesy HS "Gordie" Knight.

  11. Brick fire-tower near the Wintersbourg site - circa 1806 - September 1954.
    Courtesy HS "Gordie" Knight.

  12. View from 60 feet up. Note the sections, guy wire bundles and the antenna - September 1954.
    Courtesy HS "Gordie" Knight.

  13. Getting ready to go down the mountain for some R&R - September 1954.
    Courtesy HS "Gordie" Knight.

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Updated: January 12, 2001