One person as a guide
Choose one airman and follow name, unit, date and crash site through several objects. Do not fill in unknown experiences or final moments.
The fort changes the context
The exhibition is now on the first floor of Fort bij Asperen. Distinguish between the history of the fort and the story of the air war.
A part needs provenance
For aircraft fragments, find spot, type and identification are essential. Read labels carefully and treat assumptions as uncertain.
Before you go
Moved: current address Langendijk 60 in Acquoy, not Vuren. Season 2 May–28 September, Wednesday–Sunday 12.00–18.00; no regular opening outside the season. The exhibition is on the first floor of the fort tower. Check the season, accessibility and the fort’s calendar in advance.
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.
- Research card 1424 — Sky of Hope WO2 & Vliegeniersmuseum
Source reference supplied; independent source check still needed. Unverified reference from a supplied research card; content, authority and currency still to be checked independently.