Pilots' Monument
This monument stands at a site known for its role in the air war. To increase their chances of survival, Allied pilots sought out dark and sparsely populated areas like the Peel as landing sites for damaged aircraft.
This monument stands at a site known for its role in the air war. To increase their chances of survival, Allied pilots sought out dark and sparsely populated areas like the Peel as landing sites for damaged aircraft. As a result, the area earned the nickname “Death Valley.” Dozens of aircraft crashed in and around the Groote Peel, claiming the lives of many Allied airmen. Since 2002, the sacrifice of these soldiers has been honored with a monument near the Meerbaan.
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