Kingscoy
Senior Airman
Hi Guys,
Last week being busy during the 74th Anniversary of Operation Market Garden. Last week executing mass Airborne drops with many international Airborne units from The Netherlands, UK, US, Germany, Poland, France and Belgium on the Ginkel Heath(DZ Y in 1944). Yesterday was the main event on the Ginkel Heath. 30.000 spectators. The morning drop went well but due to strong winds and rain the afternoon waves were canceled.
Yesterday started early for all jumpers arriving at Eindhoven airbase. After receiving our parachutes more then 700 paratroopers boarded 5 C130s and a CASA 295M from the Polish Air Force. I had the honour jumping the Polish parachute from the CASA. After take off and a short hold up in the holding area the a/c lined up for the drop as in September 1944 from the historical correct approach route.
I promised Terry and Karl a few photo's...enjoy.
Again a humble feeling and extremely honored commemorating all the hero's from Arnhem!
Next year will be the 75th Anniversary...plans are being made for 18 a/c and 2000 jumpers.
Cheers Sander
Last week being busy during the 74th Anniversary of Operation Market Garden. Last week executing mass Airborne drops with many international Airborne units from The Netherlands, UK, US, Germany, Poland, France and Belgium on the Ginkel Heath(DZ Y in 1944). Yesterday was the main event on the Ginkel Heath. 30.000 spectators. The morning drop went well but due to strong winds and rain the afternoon waves were canceled.
Yesterday started early for all jumpers arriving at Eindhoven airbase. After receiving our parachutes more then 700 paratroopers boarded 5 C130s and a CASA 295M from the Polish Air Force. I had the honour jumping the Polish parachute from the CASA. After take off and a short hold up in the holding area the a/c lined up for the drop as in September 1944 from the historical correct approach route.
I promised Terry and Karl a few photo's...enjoy.
Again a humble feeling and extremely honored commemorating all the hero's from Arnhem!
Next year will be the 75th Anniversary...plans are being made for 18 a/c and 2000 jumpers.
Cheers Sander
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