Photo report Airborne Memorial Service Oosterbeek
On Sunday, September 21, the annual Memorial Service was held at the Airborne Cemetery in Oosterbeek. Several World War II veterans were present at this commemoration, including American David Marshall and Brit Geoff Roberts. Geoff is one of the last surviving veterans of the Battle of Arnhem. He laid the final wreath of this commemoration. 900 flower children were present at this commemoration.
The Royal Netherlands Air Force Historical Flight performed two fly-bys with the Spitfire and two Harvards.
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- Source: TracesOfWar, Arjan Vrieze
- Published on: 22-09-2025 18:01:58
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