Nice paid tribute to the 95 victims of the Nice-Ajaccio Caravelle plane crash.
On September 11, 1968, 3 minutes before landing, a Caravelle from Ajaccio headed for Nice plunged into the sea off Cap d’Antibes.
The crash resulted in 95 deaths, including 13 children and 6 crew members. Everyone on the plane died that day. Consequently, every year Nice pays tribute to the deceased.
Ceremony in memory of the 53rd anniversary of the Ajaccio-Nice Caravelle tragedy in the presence of Stéphane Sbraggia, first deputy of Ajaccio, Mathieu and Louis Paoli, from the Association of Victims’ Families. Each year, gathered here and in Ajaccio, we demand the truth. pic.twitter.com/lgm3CQxy9L
— Christian Estrosi (@cestrosi) September 10, 2021
This year, during the commemoration of the Nice-Ajaccio Caravelle, the bitterness is more evident than ever. More than half a century after the tragedy, the victims’ families are demanding the opening of a new investigation.
The ceremony gave relatives the opportunity to point the finger at the State, which they consider guilty of not acknowledging the error made. The narrative that a fire broke out at the back of the plane leaves them doubtful. For them, it is believed to have been an accidental military shot.
There is no anger, no hatred, no curse in our hearts, there is only the pursuit of the truth, in all its purity. Every year, in memory of those dead who are ours, who are dear to so many of us, it is the truth that we seek. pic.twitter.com/SSMi9e2vlT
— Christian Estrosi (@cestrosi) September 10, 2021
Every year, the families despair of not seeing the situation evolve, and express their need to get answers.
Mathieu Paoli, the president of the victims’ association, reiterated his weariness and his desire to see the “secret-defense” lifted. Today at 10:30 am, a mass will be held in their honor at Sainte-Hélène Church.
