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| Memorial to the Airborne Forces at Oosterbeek |
This trip happened in November 2018 and for some reason I didn't get around to posting some of the lovely photos.
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| British Sherman in the museum forecourt |
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| I am almost certain this is a 17pdr. I don't think Urquhart's men had too many of these to hand. |
We spent an excellent couple of hours in this outstanding museum and finished our trip by crossing the Rhine Bridge defended by Colonel Frost and his paratroopers.
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| Colonel John Frost's uniform and hunting horn. |
The exhibits are evocative and with every museum I have visited in the Netherlands, presented with balance and care.
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| No offence to anyone intended but this section of wallpaper taken from a house encapsulates the British spirit for me |
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| Polish colours - note the Eagle and the Virgin and Child icon |
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| Reconstructed interior of a glider |
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| A small part of one of the main street fighting dioramas which you can walk right through |
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| More of the wrecked street which you walk through |
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| Heinz Harmel - read and be astounded |
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| Harmel's decorations |
I thoroughly recommend this museum for anyone interested in history and in particular, the largest airborne assault of all time.
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| Arnhem Bridge |
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| The ride across from east to west - it's a bloody big bridge! |
