Monuments
Monument Name | T/R Number | |||
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Vliegersmonument Dronten | T2424 | |||
Date unveiling | Street | City | Zipcode | Province |
May 5, 1965 | De Rede 1 | Dronten | 8251 ER | Flevoland |
Description |
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The 'Vliegersmonument' in Dronten is the propeller of the British Lancaster ED357 of 12 Squadron. Behind the propeller is a commemorative wall in which a plaque is cemented. The monument is 2.50 m. high and 2.50 m. wide. |
History |
In memory of all Allied airmen who lost their lives in World War II, including five crew members of the Lancaster ED357 that crashed in the IJsselmeer in the night of 11/12 June 1943. |