Lancaster Memorial

#359 among destinations in the Netherlands

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The Lancaster Memorial in Beuningen, Netherlands is a memorial that commemorates the crew of the British Avro Lancaster LM325 SR-J that crashed on the spot during the night of 22 to 23 June 1943 in World War II. The bomber belonged to the No. 101 Squadron of the RAF. Six of the seven crew lost their lives. ()

Local name: Lancastermonument Opened: 23 June 2016Length: 3 ftWidth: 3 ftHeight: 4 ftCoordinates: 51°50'47"N, 5°45'14"E

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GelderlandNetherlands

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Lancaster Memorial – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Goffertstadion, Jonkerbos War Cemetery, Nijmegen railway bridge, Quack-monument.

3.9 miSE
Sport venue, Sport complex, Football
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Cemetery
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Bridge
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4.4 miE
Fountain
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51°49'12"N • 5°49'54"E
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Museum, Windmill
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Park
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Windmill
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Windmill
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