John Frostbridge- Arnhem in the Netherlands
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haxepaxe
N 51° 58.499 E 005° 54.704
31U E 699982 N 5762260
John Frostbridge
Waymark Code: WM233E
Location: Gelderland, Netherlands
Date Posted: 08/27/2007
Views: 84
John Frostbrug is since 16 sept. 1978 the name of the trafficbridge over the Nederrijn nearly Arnhem. This bridge is named by Major-General John Dutton (Johnny) Frost, CB, DSO, MC, (December 31, 1912 - May 21, 1993) was a British airborne officer best known for being the leader of the small group of airborne forces that actually got to Arnhem bridge (Operation Market Garden). He was one of the first to join the newly formed Parachute Regiment and served with distinction in many airborne operations until he was injured at Arnhem.
Parking Coordinates:: N 51° 58.548 E 005° 54.671
Date Built: 01/01/1935
Length of Span:
601 metres
www:
http://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Frostbrug
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Visit Instructions:
Log your find with a picture of the bridge with yourself or your GPS in the foreground. This shot does not have to be taken "on" the bridge. The shot should show the "truss" structure of the bridge as well.