Bonjour from France!
First of all, let me introduce myself. My name is Renaud Dudon and i am a lawyer in the civil life.
In 2000, I was a member of TIGHAR for a year on the initiative of Charles F. Sivert, with whom we carried out a short, unsuccessful search for the famous “Gremlins” found by your association in the Maine woods.
Perhaps you have some rememberance of this, Ric. It was a long time ago.
Unfortunately, I was unable to establish any link between this object and any equipment in France. I was even met with outright hostility to my research from certain 'knowledgeable' and well-authorized circles in the field of historical aviation in our country. I never did find out why the mention of the TIGHAR didn't ring true in their ears, and why the doors remained closed.
Occasionally, if you wish, we could talk about this subject, but that's not the primary reason for this message.
Since then, I've always kept an eye on your research and investigations, particularly on the Forum. I must say that your way of reasoning and humble approach to these mysteries calls for a certain respect. Of all those who claim they know how and why Nungesser and Coli disappeared, TIGHAR is the only organization to have, in my opinion, attempted an approach that is both scientifically and pragmatically based.
I've studied this disappearance a little with my limited resources. Many authors in France have come up against this persistent mystery. If I can help a little, I'd be glad to.
Of course, the veil of the unknown cannot be opened so easily, even in the eyes of the researcher who adopts suitable method.
Thanks for reading !