Photo report memorials to the crews of two Short Stirlings in Montfoort
On Wednesday 29 June 2022, two new memorials were unveiled in Montfoort to the crews of two Short Stirling bombers that crashed here during the Second World War.
The new memorial to the crew of Stirling EH888 at the Mastwijkerdijk.
The new at Blokland.
In the week of the unveiling, a small exhibition was organized in the St. Joseph conference center.
The graves of the crew of Stirling BF415 at the Municipal Cemetery at Montfoort
Also on display was a canvas with photos of the graves of the crew of Stirling EH888.
The new memorial to the crew of Stirling EH888 at the Mastwijkerdijk.
The new at Blokland.
In the week of the unveiling, a small exhibition was organized in the St. Joseph conference center.
The graves of the crew of Stirling BF415 at the Municipal Cemetery at Montfoort
Also on display was a canvas with photos of the graves of the crew of Stirling EH888.
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- Source: Tracesofwar, Arjan Vrieze
- Published on: 10-07-2022 08:47:22
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