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This morning I received a phone call that our last Arnhem glider pilot Veteran Peter Colthup passed away. 7 weeks ago we have celebrated his 103 birthday
He will be missed.
May he rest in peace !!!
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The story of a glider pilot who fought at the Arnhem Bridge and was taken pow in September 1944.
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Proceeds from this book are being donated towards a memorial plaque in the “Jacob Groenewoud Plantsoen” in Arnhem, in memory of S/Sgt. E. Healey, Glider pilot Regiment, and his comrades who fought in the vicinity of the Arnhem bridge.
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With this post, I present the new Glider pilot memorial what will be erected in the Jacob Groenewoud Plantsoen in Arnhem on 20 September.
The accompanying book to raise funds isn’t ready yet.
Again, a joint project with Frans Ammerlaan MBE and Matt Yates of Chalk Living History
Sadly this morning I was informed that Arnhem glider pilot Lt. Ron Johnson passed away at the age of 102. A remarkable man with a great sence of humour.
He will be sadly missed.
Rest in peace Ron. Condolences to family of friends from my wife, daughter and myself.
Sadly I'm just informed that our family friend, Arnhem glider pilot veteran, Frank Ashleigh passed away last night at the age of 98.
He will be missed.
Rest in peace Frank. It was a honour to know you.
Today celebrates Glider pilot veteran Denzil Cooper his 102 birthday.
Denzil is a veteran of the Dday landings and the battle of Arnhem. At Arnhem he was lucky to return during the withdrawal, although badly wounded. We wish him a happy birthday.
This morning the family of glider pilot veteran Roy Roberts contacted me with the sad news that Roy passed away on Tuesday at the age of 96.
He missed the Arnhem operation because he had a crash landing during training and spent a long time in hospital.
Rest in peace !!!!!
Happy 98th birthday to our family friend glider pilot regiment veteran Frank Ashleigh !!!!
photo is taken in Sept. 2018 during a visit to the church where Frank, and 3 others, had to hide before they were captured after 4 days.
This was his last visit to the Netherlands.
A day after his 100 birthday, Arnhem glider pilot regiment veteran Peter Colthup was presented with two medals, The Dutch Liberation medal and The 75th Arnhem Anniversary Medal
courtesy photos Frederick Greenhow.
Today is the birthday of Arnhem glider pilot regiment veteran Peter Colthup. 100 years old!!!!! Happy birthday Peter !!!!!!
Finally. The monument for the glider pilot regiment is unveiled.
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The official invitation for the unveiling of the Glider Pilot Regiment monument
Wolfheze, September 16th, 13:30hrs.
Unveiling of the new Glider Pilot Regiment monument.
1.30 pm, 16 September at Wolfheze.
Dedicated to all British Glider pilots involved in Operation Market Garden.
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Today is the 97th birthday of Arnhem glider pilot veteran Frank Ashleigh. Frank has been a family friend for years and we wish him a great birthday.
Happy birthday Frank!!!!
