Took my wartime pilot dad to the Dam and the cemetry near Laarbruch where he visited the graves of those pilots he trained with involved in the crossing of the Rhine, very emotional. However, my main memory is of organising the hosting of visiting aircrew for the last airshow at Laarbruch before it closed. The barbecue at the airfield flying club, free beers for the weekend and free tickets to all evening attractions, including the pool party and Naafi bop. I had to defend the expense to the air day commitee the following morning, but it was a cheap price to pay for the outstanding flying and static displays that were the main attraction that brought in many locals for the day. It was a good farewell for many locals and service folk alike