Vinkelplet drop zone

Tage Nielsen. Resistance fighter. He was killed during an airdrop operation on 23 to 24 April 1944 at Ørum Hede, when a German night hunter opened fire on the drop zone.

Jumper which belonged Tage Nielsen, who was killed by a German night hunter during a weapons drop at Ørum Hede on 23 to 24 April 1945. It was later given to the Freedom Museum by Tage Nielsen’s parents.

Hat worn by the resistance fighter Tage Nielsen, who was killed by a German night hunter during a weapons drop at Ørum Hede on 23 to 24 April 1945. It was later given to the Freedom Museum by Tage Nielsen’s parents.

Torch which belonged to Tage Nielsen, who was killed by a German night hunter during a weapons drop at Ørum Hede on 23 to 24 April 1945. It was later given to the Freedom Museum by Tage Nielsen’s parents.

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The plane airdropped 12 Lion-containers and 1 package of “Eureka” (radio beacon). The package of Eureka is not registered as received.

The plane airdropped 12 Lion-containers and 1 package of “Eureka” (radio beacon). The package of Eureka is not registered as received.

14.04.1945

LOUIS

F

12

12

Carl: Bogholder Willy Jensen

Jyske Pladsbog, Anton Toldstrups arkiv, Rigsarkivet. Telegramkorrespondance, Anton Toldstrups arkiv, Rigsarkivet.

The team was at the drop zone, but the plane was forced to return to England.

20.04.1945

LOUIS

F

Carl: Bogholder Willy Jensen

Jyske Pladsbog, Anton Toldstrups arkiv, Rigsarkivet. Telegramkorrespondance, Anton Toldstrups arkiv, Rigsarkivet.

The team was at the drop zone. An aeroplane flew over the drop zone, so the light signal was given. However, it wasn't the English aircraft but instead, a German night hunter, who immediately sprayed the drop zone with machine gunfire. A man from the reception team, Tage Nielsen, was hit and killed. The English report states that the aircraft had been delayed and did not see any reception team at the drop zone. Tage Nielsen's parents hid their son's bloodstained clothes and torch, and in 1956 handed them over to the Freedom Museum.

23.04.1945

LOUIS

F

Carl: Bogholder Willy Jensen

Jyske Pladsbog, Anton Toldstrups arkiv, Rigsarkivet. Telegramkorrespondance, Anton Toldstrups arkiv, Rigsarkivet.

Neither the English nor the Danish report mentions an airdrop. The result is therefore unknown.

24.04.1945

LOUIS

F

Carl: Bogholder Willy Jensen

Jyske Pladsbog, Anton Toldstrups arkiv, Rigsarkivet. Telegramkorrespondance, Anton Toldstrups arkiv, Rigsarkivet.

The team was at the drop zone, but no plane was seen. According to the English report, the pilot could not find the drop zone.

25.04.1945

LOUIS

F

Carl: Bogholder Willy Jensen

Jyske Pladsbog, Anton Toldstrups arkiv, Rigsarkivet. Telegramkorrespondance, Anton Toldstrups arkiv, Rigsarkivet.

The team was at the drop zone, but no plane was seen. The pilot could probably not find the drop zone.

26.04.1945

LOUIS

F

Carl: Bogholder Willy Jensen

Jyske Pladsbog, Anton Toldstrups arkiv, Rigsarkivet. Telegramkorrespondance, Anton Toldstrups arkiv, Rigsarkivet.

Region: Jutland - District: 10 Zone nr.: 223 - Zone name: Vinkelplet Place in the Military Map: Volume 1 - Page 26 - B2: 1500 m nord for "p" i Vinkelplet Sources: Jyske Pladsbog, Anton Toldstrups arkiv, Rigsarkivet.