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Absolutely brilliant to ride on the bike path

Another bridge

Perfect view

Delicious coffee with apple pie at a café with terrace at the drawbridge

On 17 January 1945, both Beaufighters took off from the English airfield North Coates at around 12:35. A total of 32 Beaufighters and 23 Spitfires participated in this mission. The target was a convoy that was lying in front of the port of Den Helder. After the attack, the squadron flew back over the Noordkop in a wide curve. Six aircraft flew in the direction of the water tower at Wieringerwaard. However, the two in front collided with each other just as the tower was passed and crashed. The four who remained behind thought that the two had been hit by guns from the ground. They then opened fire and the water tower suffered heavy damage. The damage has been repaired, but is still visible. The tragic thing is that there were no anti-aircraft guns at this location. However, all four crew members of the two Beaufighters were killed and are buried in the cemetery of Wieringerwaard.

More information about this location: https://shhk.nl/crashinfo_nv187_rd140_wieringerwaard.html

For a quick snack. With a lovely beer garden across the street.

Lovely time for a cup of coffee with something tasty