Headline: Memorial Events For 80th Anniversary Of Operation Market Garden
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Paratroopers are seen here being dispatched over Ginkel Heath in the Netherlands.
700 paratroopers from eight NATO nations recreated the Second World War airborne invasion of the Netherlands in memory of the Greatest Generation earlier today (21 September).
Led by the Dutch 11th Air Assault Brigade, Exercise Falcon Leap is NATO’s largest technical exercise focused on enhancing operational readiness and the interoperability of the allies’ airborne forces.
The parachute drop began a weekend of commemorations in the Netherlands to mark the 80th anniversary of an audacious allied attempt to recapture a series of strategically-important bridges from the Nazis and open a new route into Germany.
Defence Minister Lord Coaker joined a commemorative service at Ginkel Heath, near Arnhem, this morning.
The UK Armed Forces are leading the tributes in the Netherlands as they continue the proud traditions of service and sacrifice.
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