| Invitation |
| The Council of Meeuwen-Gruitrode and the
Association for the Study of Local History and
Tradition De Reengenoten would like to
invite you to the inauguration of the memorial
dedicated to the 7 crew members of the British
bomber Lancaster MkI ME683, belonging to 207
Squadron. This ceremony
will take place in the presence of the provincial
governor, representatives of the Air Forces,
relatives of the crew members, veterans of WWII,
members of 207 Squadron RAF Association from
England et al.
This special event on 8 May
2005 coincides with the 60th anniversary of the
end of WWII
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Programme
(adjusted in view of weather)
9.30 Reception
of the guests in the council chamber of the town
hall at Meeuwen
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| 10.30
Mass at St Martin's of Meeuwen, graced by the
choir Medua, conducted by Mrs Ria Daemen |
| 11.30
Inauguration of the memorial on the hamlet Genits
(Meeuwen) |
12.30
Lunch for the guests presented by the Council of
Meeuwen-Gruitrode at the meeting place 't Heem in
Meeuwen
Speakers are:
Mrs Hilde Houben-Bertrand, Governor of Limburg
Mr Lode Ceyssens, Mayor of Meeuwen-Gruitrode
Mr Kevin Mapley, Secretary of 207 Squadron RAF
Association |
| 14.00
Guided visit to the occasional exhibition |
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