Glider landing zone at Arnhem

Glider landing zone at Arnhem

Oblique aerial photograph of glider landing zone LZ-S at Arnhem looking south. Numerous Horsas are scattered over six large fields and some are in a wood. Two in the left foreground have collided. The railway embankment runs left to right just beyond the landing zone.

The photo was taken on Sunday 17 September 1944 between 13:00 and 13:20. It shows landing Zone 'S' north of the Arnhem-Ede Railway line, and west of Wolfheze. Also visible is the A12 motorway under construction.

The description of this item is partially based on information provided by the donor, additional information kindly provided by Luuk Buist.

The description of this item is partially based on information provided by the donor. This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form: no better quality copies are available.

1944-09

One b/w photograph

IBCC Digital Archive

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