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North Holland · History

Fort Veldhuis: the air war through recovered parts

Luchtoorlogmuseum Fort Veldhuis in Heemskerk presents material relating to the Second World War. Excavated aircraft parts sit alongside drawings and articles in the collection description.

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Identifying a part

A fragment of an aircraft is not always immediately recognisable. Look out for the explanation of function and origin, so that shape and damage do not remain your only sources of information as you look.

Different kinds of material

An article or drawing tells a story differently from a metal part. See how the presentation links the two, and where personal or local stories complement the technical objects.

The fort as a setting

A searchlight shed is mentioned as an additional point of interest. Check which parts of the fort can be visited during an open day, especially if you are interested in the building itself.

Before you go

Opening follows a calendar, not a reliable general Sunday schedule. Confirm the specific date, and make an appointment for schools or groups outside those days.

Sources

This first edition has been compiled from collected museum information. Not all of the information has yet been confirmed by the museum. Viewing tips are by the editorial team. The sources used are listed below.

  1. Luchtoorlogmuseum Fort Veldhuis — source 1

    Source reference supplied; independent source check still needed. Unverified research card reference; model output is not a source of evidence. Content, authority, currency and independence require separate checking.

  2. Luchtoorlogmuseum Fort Veldhuis — source 2

    Source reference supplied; independent source check still needed. Unverified research card reference; model output is not a source of evidence. Content, authority, currency and independence require separate checking.

  3. Luchtoorlogmuseum Fort Veldhuis — source 3

    Source reference supplied; independent source check still needed. Unverified research card reference; model output is not a source of evidence. Content, authority, currency and independence require separate checking.

  4. Luchtoorlogmuseum Fort Veldhuis — source 4

    Source reference supplied; independent source check still needed. Unverified research card reference; model output is not a source of evidence. Content, authority, currency and independence require separate checking.

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