haarlemsdagbladMay 15, 2026, 16:38

'Standing with Giants' silhouettes come to life at Mous Construction in Akersloot: 'This is so incredibly beautiful to see'

Seven silhouettes representing the crew of a crashed British Lancaster bomber are being laser-cut at a construction company in Akersloot as part of the 'Standing with Giants' project. Once completed, the memorials will be placed at the Bakkum beach entrance to commemorate the fallen servicemen.

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Based on reporting by haarlemsdagblad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

Unox jingle to ring from church towers in four cities on Saturday to herald winter time

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