We made our way to the Hartenstein Hotel, now the Airborne Museum and wandered through the museum. Around each corner would be a veteran and they were so pleased to see Ian & I in uniform and every time they found out about us jumping their eyes lit up and the stories came, ‘In ’44 I was………………’
 Outside the Airborne HQ – Hartenstein Hotel
17 Pounder used in the battle for Oosterbeek and an Enfield & PIAT (Personal Infantry Anti Tank) weapon
M8 75mm pack Howitzer
Eventually we made our way to the camp and stumbled into a WW2 campsite, there were jeeps, bikes and ambulances all of the correct era. We found our tent and a good old army camp bed and made our self at home. The field kitchen was a ’43 Canadian one and served some great meals over the next few days.
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