On Friday evening, 21 November, we celebrated the 80th anniversary of the Politie Sport Vereniging Renkum with members, volunteers and associates at Sportpark Hartenstein in Oosterbeek.The party decorations had a warm and festive character.
Looking back: Wreath laying at the Airborne commemorations
During the Airborne commemorations, members of the PSVR board laid wreaths on several occasions this year: 17 September - Commemoration at De Naald in Oosterbeek, 19 September - Commemoration at Renkum Airborne, 21 September - Airborne Memorial Service at the cemetery and Commemoration at the Air Despatch Monument...
Watch our aftermovie here!
The Airborne activities are coming to an end and our aftermovie is ready! This year, the 78th Airborne March broke all records: on 6 September 2025, more people participated than in any previous edition. Sam de Bruin (18 years old) made the 2.5-minute aftermovie. And what a movie it is!
Start of Airborne commemorations at De Naald in Oosterbeek
This morning, a commemoration was held at the De Naald monument to mark the start of Operation Market Garden on 17 September 1944. Mayor Marcel Fränzel and Children's Mayor Eva Feenstra laid a wreath and spoke about personal stories of war and freedom. In addition to various wreath-laying ceremonies, ...
What a special day last Saturday...
The 78th Airborne March was one for the books! With 36,343 walkers, a record number, we stood together to commemorate, reflect and experience. We are enjoying the afterglow! Together, we made the 78th edition unforgettable and together we look forward to 5 September 2026! We will be sharing photos and videos soon.
A record: 36,343 walkers at the 78th edition!
The 78th Airborne March: a day to remember! On 6 September, the King's Commissioner of Gelderland opened the 78th Airborne March. Thousands of walkers walked side by side in commemoration, to meet and to exercise. With a record number of 36,343 walkers, this was an...
