Hiltje van Eck receives medal of merit from municipality of Ede
It is not so obvious, someone wants to talk about the war and will continue to remember it, which is highly appreciated by veterans and their relatives
For the third year on a row Airborne Museum establishes visitors record
The Museum in Oosterbeek, the Netherlands and the dependence Airborne at the Bridge in Arnhem received more than 155,000 visitors in 2019
In 1944, Sinterklaas was helped by the Canadian Army
Market Garden News (English)
Amerigo, the white horse which is Sinterklaas his normal transportation was, probably for safety reasons, still in Spain were they live. This, for the Canadian unknown tradition in The Netherlands was considered to be very important for the Dutch people in wartime. So they all just gave a hand to make the children happy
Nice video trow-back of the Renkum Airborne this year
Market Garden News (English)
Two days of Renkum Airborne in less than half an hour: the Spitfire, the laser show, the vehicles, activities, footage of the para droppings, including those from a para's helmet, the performances and the start of the Race to the Bridge, didn't miss a thing
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Airborne Museum closes for renovation: mayor helps packing
Market Garden News (English)
Volunteers Gido Hordijk and Bart Bijl: "In 2009 we helped set up the displays on all floors in three weeks and now we have three days to pack all the collection pieces in a safe way for the upcoming renovation."
121 anti-tank granades found during archery competition in Doorwerth
Market Garden News (English)
You can't always hit the target with your arrows and they are quite pricey, so if they missed, you go and look for them. The arrows were found, close to four anti-tank grenades, so they decided to call the EOD (Explosives Disposal Service)
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Seven WW2 explosives found on the bottem of the North Sea
During the investigation 850 suspicious objects were found on the seabed. Seven of them were found to be unexploded bombs
Token of appreciation for the people of Renkum and the Horsa Glider
Using the typical town hall, the projection was shown on specially composed music. A new unique way to feel the impact of the Battle of Arnhem to a wide audience. And that impact was felt. Many people saw the show several times and now it is for everyone to see. A good closing to the month of September
The commemorations of Operation Market Garden in 2019
Did you ever hear and see so many aircraft's going through our sky? They were also on Renkums soil: a Horsa Glider and a Spitfire. It was impossible to get everything in focus but in cooperation with Video-group the Veluwezoom In Beeld we have seen a lot and compiled a video
The Race to the Bridge 2019 on video
This year, because of the crowds associated with the 75th Airborne, there was no static display. Instead the procession drove past the museum towards the camp, which led to beautiful images
Foto's/photo's Race To The Bridge Oosterbeek 2019
Airborne remembrance: flowerchildren of 1945 and the child-mayor of Renkum
Unveiling monument RAF pilot David Lord VC Wolfheze, The Netherlands
Dutchman Teo van Middelkoop took the initiative for the monument. Niece Lucinda Lord who was present said it was a fitting tribute to David Lord and together with gliderpilot Ron Johnson she unveiled the big stone. Ron might be the only one alive who did not only knew Lord, he actually witnessed Lords heroic act for which he won the Victorian Cross
Marcouch, mayer of Arnhem apologises to veterans in Oosterbeek
When the remembrance service was over, Marcouch waited at four World War II veterans who were denied Friday. He really took the time to make the men a personal apology
Photo's: Red Devils land next to war monument The Needle in Oosterbeek
After a busy day you come to rest in the Horsa glider at Oosterbeek
Veterans refused at Airborne Commemoration Arnhem (update)
Tom and John were lucky. A Dutch couple who saw how they were denied give them their passes. They were at name but security turned a blind eye...
Watch inside the Horsa Assault Glider in Oosterbeek, The Netherlands
With extensive footage of the flight deck and the fuselage, from all sides, from the back to the front and back again till the very end of the tail
Two-hundred WWII landmines found in pasture of The Netherlands
The mines were found in the morning by the owner of the piece of arable land. According to a spokesperson of the police, the mines are from the Second World War
Ester did it: she managed to crochet over 1200 poppies for the glider pilots
Ester got some help from her friends. After the crocheting of the poppies, the black buttons had to be sewn on them. A lot of work but this marvellous project has reached it's end
587 less hikers than last year walked the 73rd Airborne March
Later that afternoon the veterans sat down along the Utrechtseweg near the finish and fully enjoyed all the attention they received. They were particularly moved by the walking children waving and who came to shake hands
Airborne Museum stays open longer this 75th commemorative month
According to different organisations there are many notable groups of relatives of Allied fighters in the area where the heavy fighting took place in September 1944
Gliderpilots tell their story at opening Expo Horsa Assault Glider
Gliderpilot Frank tells about the training the pilots had and Ron about that particular day in September. Geoff Roberts remembers how it felt as a passenger
'Arnhem Boys' Darren and Chris walk 40km with the ashes of veterans
Glider Pilot Iain Bonner and parachutist Steve Morgan make one last trip through the area where Operation Market Garden took place in September 1944. 'Arnhem Boys' Chris walks the ashes of Iain and Darren carries Steve
75 years after the battle: veterans present at unveiling monument Dreyeroord
During Operation Market Garden, Geoff Roberts and Dennis Crockett, KOSB and Ron Johnson, GPR fought side by side against the Germans. Many of their comrades didn't survive (video)
Horsa Glider Oosterbeek unveiled today in presence of gliderpilots
Unfortunately it was not possible to attach the wing. Further attempts wouldn't do the Horsa Glider any good and let's face it: there's only one left! So better be careful with that. There will be more time at her final destination