EXPOSITION

Glider Collection Wolfheze

Location: Camping & Chalet Park "De Lindenhof",
Wolfhezerweg 111-113, Wolfheze, the Netherlands

Sunday, September 17th 1944... the skies above the Netherlands are filled with aeroplanes. This day and the following, hundreds of British gliders and thousands of British paratroopers land in the fields around Wolfheze.

This event marks the beginning of what we now call 'The Battle of Arnhem'; an operation with one single goal: capturing the Arnhem bridge from the German occupational force.

But what exactly is a glider? How big is it anyway? How many troops and materiel did it hold? How was it flown?
The GLIDER COLLECTION WOLFHEZE shows the glider aeroplanes of those days.
By showing large original pieces of these aeroplanes, tangible memories, pictures and stories, GLIDER COLLECTION WOLFHEZE provides insight in many different types of gliders, utilisation of these gliders and the size of this war operation.

Now, over 65 years onwards, the remark 'lest we forget' still holds its value. This is certainly applicable to this enormous arial operation. GLIDER COLLECTION WOLFHEZE contributes to that remenbrance with a rather unique collection.

Landmark: at the Glider Monument at the village's entrance.

OPENING DATES 2012

We. 19 to Su. 23 - Extra Opening Dates During AIRBORNE COMMEMORATIONS
Sa. 29 & Su. 30

OPENING HOURS ON ALL DATES FROM 12 TILL 5PM
Group visits also by appointment