Nationaal Militair museum in Soesterberg (Netherlands)

[pzgr40]

Yesterday I visited the Dutch National Military museum (Nationaal Militair museum) in Soesterberg (Netherlands). This quite new museum houses the national collection of any type of weapon and military stuff used by the Dutch army from the Roman times up untill today.
It is housed on the closed Soesterberg Air base which housed the US 32 Wolfhounds Squadron, so some US planes can be also seen here too, the nicest one being a F15 Eagle.
The museum also has some very unique pieces, of which I think the Donier waterplane from the dutch colonal forces is the nicest piece.
The museum has a good restaurant and is very child friendly, with lots of activities for children organized throughout the day.

I think the museum is well worth a visit if you visit the netherlands

Regards DJH

 

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[HAZORD]

Holy Cow! that museum is amazing!

There is a photo of a rusty Sherman hull with about 200 holes through the front. Did it say what gun produced all those holes?

 

[pzgr40]

Yes, the sign with it stated it was used with 1000 mtrs range shooting practice with 106mm recoiless rifle HEAT shells.

 

[HAZORD]

Thanks DJ.

They make very precise holes.

 

[beihan62]

What a fantastic museum,the exhibits are in such super condition and well displayed,many thanks for taking the time to take and post pics so we can all share,
Kind Regards,
Don,

 

[greif]

Another rare survivor in this museum is this 9 cm Flak "System Plett", improved model with a counterweight attachted to the barrel. The Dutch Army used it as "Kanon van 9 tl" from 1917 till 1925.
Does anyone know what friction tube was used with this gun?