The Stirling BK716, a British WW2 bomber, which crashed in Lake Markermeer, the Netherlands in 1943, is one of those stories that should not be forgotten. In 2020 the wreckage was recovered, commissioned by the municipality of Almere. BK716 had seven crew members on board, five of whom were British and two Canadian. In 2022 the crew members were buried, in presence of their family members.

Based on a learning environment, twelve students from the Netherlands, the UK, Canada and Germany are worked jointly to bring BK716’s story alive through a digital magazine. The project is supported by the municipality of Almere. Experts in the field of WW2 and aircraft recoveries provided masterclasses for the students. A four member international sounding board supported their learning process.

The magazine pays a heartfelt tribute to the lost airmen, who have paid the ultimate price for our freedom today. It will be published on 30th March 2023, the 80th anniversary of the crash.

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