Immediately after the German invasion of our country in May 1940 the Germans captured Gilze-Rijen airfield and expanded it. Also a fake airfield was established 7 km from Gilze-Rijen at De Kiek, a field of heathland between Alphen and Riel. They called it Scheinflugplatz Kamerun, after the German colony, or in code language SF 37. Three fake runways were cut in the heath, there was a bunker, fake hangars and fake airplanes.
Exactly 75 years after the liberation of Goirle and Riel, a real fake airplane flew here. This work of art is more than worth a visit. It has become a place that invites to think and to muse. Freedom is not self-evident.
Photography brings me a lot of pleasure. To convey my feelings through photographs. In the hope that others feel it too and enjoy it as well. That would be fantastic... Read more…
Germany
Germany
Netherlands
Germany
Germany
Germany
Netherlands
Netherlands
Germany
Netherlands
Netherlands
Germany