This Christmas Eve, the Airborne cemetery shines in candlelight again
After cleaning up and extinguishing the braziers, the volunteers left the cemetery bathing in candlelight. The candles will continue to burn until Boxing Day
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Clothing and remains found while recovering German fighter plane
The iron plate with the unique registration number of the aircraft was also found. The pilot of the plane was Karl Becker from Lindenberg, Germany. He had been missing since the crash, his family has already been notified
Salvage German fighter aircraft from WW2 started on Monday
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The recovery companies proceed with caution. They excavate the ground around large pieces of wreckage layer by layer and check it immediately for explosives. At a nearby processing site, the soil is sieved and further checked for remains, personal belongings, aircraft parts and ammunition
Videoreport: 78th Airborne Commemoration Oosterbeek
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The flower children were also present in large numbers. Applause wasn't only for them this year. Arnhem veteran Geoff Roberts was accompanied by a round of applause (including military personnel) until he stopped in front of the large cross to lay his wreath
Videoreport unveiling monument Glider Pilot Regiment at Wolfheze
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After a long wait, the time had finally come: the monument to the Glider Pilot Regiment (GPR) was unveiled and there was a great interest for it
Photo-video report: 75th Airborne March, great atmosphere and veterans
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The weather was fantastic, sometimes maybe a little too warm, there was cheerfulness everywhere, the marching bands played their rhythm, the walkers walked and the Second Worldwar veterans present were busy shaking hands, taking pictures and receiving many, many thanks
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Deceased veteran John Jeffries embarks his last journey
Thursday Frans Ammerlaan of the Market Garden Foundation handed over John's ashes to Seb Philip and Chris Willmott, Friday they will take John on his last journey with the Market Garden Challenge. First cycling 115 km from the Belgian border to Oosterbeek on two old bicycles from the Second World War. Then walk 40 km at the 75th Airborne Walk
Unique ceramic handmade poppies for the Taxi Charity
Jacoline sells these handmade fair trade ceramic poppy pendants, the profit of which (€ 1.50) goes to Taxi Charity for Military Veterans. She joins the Market Garden Challenge that tries to raise money for the Taxi Charity by cycling and walking. For the walking part they take the 40km walk during the 75th Airborne March which is held in Oosterbeek every year. Here you can also find Jacoline and her poppies
A website for the annual Airborne Memorial Service
"During the Covid19 Pandemic it became clear to us we needed our own website to communicate. We were too dependent on others. By launching this website with current and background information, we are able to share information directly with those interested." A Polish version will be released soon
“Market Garden Challenge” Aims to Raise £10k for Veterans
Chris and Seb will cycle 115km from the starting point of Market Garden in Belgium to Oosterbeek on WW2 bikes. The next day they will walk 40 km with a 35-pound backpack during the Airborne March with the ashes of Royal Signal John Jeffries. All this to raise money for the Taxi Charity, will you also donate?
Market Garden veteran writes book with children's stories evacuation 1944
For nine months they roamed The Netherlands, from farm to barn, haylofts and chicken coops to back rooms and guest houses. With handcarts, farm carts and on foot. Meanwhile 'treated' to bombardments, grenades and V-1 missiles (they made a clearly audible sputtering sound). "These are the things, those moments, which are etched in your memory, you never forget them."
WW2 veteran Major Edwin (Ted) Hunt passed away
Although not a Market Garden veteran, everyone in the area of Arnhem knew the cheerful, sympathetic Ted. But did they know he co-build the longest floating bailey bridge of WW2? The bridge over the river Meuse which made it possible for the allies to cross it for the Rhineland-Offensive and eventually to defeat the German army
Fallen Czechoslovak airman Vickers Wellington in WW2 reburied at Bergen op Zoom
The Vickers Wellington T2990 of 311 (Czechoslovak) Squadron Royal Air Force was recovered in June last year. During the Second World War, the aircraft crashed into a meadow near Nieuwe Niedorp in the province of North Holland. Last year the Wellington was found untouched and these five men are no longer missing
Neighbour who stole medal and money Arnhem veteran Ray Whitwell convicted
At first the neighbour pleaded innocent. Said Ray gave him permission to take his money and the medal was given. But he repented, confessed and now seems to be deeply ashamed of what he did. But he is doing jail time anyway, the judge branded his actions as disgraceful
WWII Veteran Alec Hall to Celebrate his 100th Birthday
The veteran of African and Italian campaigns in WWII, was called up age eighteen and served as a nurse with 181 Field Ambulance. In September 1944 his unit was sent to The Netherlands as part of 1st Airborne Division where they took part in Operation Market Garden and now Alec is soon to celebrate his 100th birthday
All victim names Rotterdam bombing May 14th 1940 displayed on high building
The Rotterdam City Archives found out the names of all the people who died in the bombing. The youngest was 19-day-old Clasina Wilhelmina van Druten and the oldest was Francina Bouman, aged 91
The story of Pieter Oosterlee, a Betuwe resistance hero 1920-1944
'My son did this work because he believed it was his duty to counteract the measures of the enemy as much as possible, and later to help the allied troops as much as possible'.
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Ticket sales have started for the 75th Airborne March
Right now, the organisation is fully committed to preparing the march in the best way possible. Although they are unable to confirm anything at the moment; there is a good possibility that the parade this year will once again be attended by veterans of the battle for Arnhem
Multiple aircraft bombs found at Dutch Deelen military aerodrome
The dangerous projectiles mainly affect a number of farmers. They are no longer allowed to work on their land due to the risk of explosion. It has now become apparent that this is very serious. In Germany, about 80 bombs with the CLV detonator have exploded spontaneously over the years, in the Netherlands 4, as far as is known. Also this week, a similar projectile was found in the soil of the military terrain and destroyed by the Explosive Ordnance Disposal
Nijmegen medal of honour for runners daily Sunset March
At the Waalcrossing 48 Americans were shot dead when they tried to cross the Waal in canvas boats. On the bridge, 48 pairs of lampposts light up in marching pace in memory of the Americans of the 82nd Airborne Division, members of Team 31 walk the Sunset March every day
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Veterans impressed by the 'new' Airborne museum at Oosterbeek
Since the first lockdown, the veterans haven't been able to get to The Netherlands but thanks to the Taxi Charity for Militair Veterans from London, who organised this trip for them, they finally, after two years, could see the renovation and all it's changes by themselves. A visit to the Airborne cemetery wasn't forgotten either. They held their own ceremony as this was also just too long ago
Headquarters Diorama at Airborne Museum Oosterbeek restored
The diorama shows Major General Roy Urquhart and his staff at the command post. The diorama was opened in 1978 by Major General Urquhart (1901-1988) himself. Over the years, this heritage has become fragile. Extensive maintenance was required in order to be able to continue to show museum visitors this diorama in the future
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Candle lights at the Airborne cemetery are lit again
The weather was not very good; many lit candles hissed in the raindrops. Around 16:00 everything was lit and except that they had rained out and had cold feet, only happy faces; they did it again. This time also thanks to a donation from the municipality of Renkum, because the foundation's treasury is almost empty. After buying candles for two years without being able to ask for donations - after all, the placement had to remain secret - the bottom was soon in sight