Airborne Landings on Ginkel Heath Ede
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Airborne Ede
19 September 2020
The most important event involving Ede took place in September 1944. During Operation Market Garden, some 2.000 Allied airborne troops parachuted onto Ginkel Heath. They would attempt to capture the bridges at Arnhem.
Each year, this day is commemorated and relived in September during the Airborne Landings and Commemoration. The event is suitable for young and old and free of charge. In 2020, the Airborne Landings and Commemoration in Ede will be held on 19 September.
Princess Beatrix and Prince Charles at Airborne Ede in 2019
Prince Charles, heir to the British throne, and Princess Beatrix will both be present during the Airborne Landings on Ginkel Heath. Several veterans who fought against the German occupier in 1944 will also be in attendance. The dignitaries will be there for the commemoration of the 75th anniversary of Market Garden. In September 1944, thousands of Allied parachutists landed as part of Operation Market Garden. Dutch Minister of Defence Ank Bijleveld and Chief of Defence Admiral Rob Bauer will attend the commemoration as well.