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Gdynia Museum Axel

(Netherlands, the - Zeeland - Axel (Terneuzen))

A private museum of Mario, his wife Ann, father and brother Ronald
Arno Maas, where they can, after an appointment has exercised extensive information. From its sixth or seventh year is already a Mario Maas collectors of everything connected with the Second World War to make and the collection is impressive. It is certainly worth a visit because it is a private museum.
Not suitable for wheelchairs, but people who are still on a staircase can walk would be able to visit.

The museum is located at an appropriate place, namely in the heart of the area where in September 1944 a fierce battle has been fought. The decision came when the Poles conquered a bridge to the Third Shorten, this bridge was the Gdynia bridge.
The name to where the museum is named.

It is a miracle that the barn where the museum is housed the
war has survived. All the other barns of this type were destroyed by the
Allies.

Admission is free, but however a donation is appreciated

Photo 1. The Gdynia bridge with the Polish cross in the background.
Photo 2. A British pram.
Photo 3. The baby with a protective helmet. This was given by the British
Ministry of Home Affairs to all families with children under two years. Young children could n.l. not through the filters of normal breathing masks. Filtered air was pumped into the helmet with bellows on the side.
Photo 4. The uniform of the North African (Moroccan) troops in French
army, as it was borne in May 1940 during the fighting in Zealand,
note the special emblem on the helmet for these troops in French
army.
Photo 5. A mobile oil and grease syringe for the rolling stock of the
allies.

For current visiting hours, please visit the website of the museum.

Source

• Text: Mia van den Berg | BN/De Stem: Jan van Zuilen - 2006
• Photos: Mia van den Berg