Holland’s Hidden Heroes Podcast

Lilian and her 11-year-old co-host Colin, two Dutchies, share true, inspiring stories from Dutch history with kids and families worldwide.
From Dutch icons to allied heroes, Lilian and Colin shine a light on the people who shaped Netherlands’ history in extraordinary ways.

Koos van der Schaïk, between friend and foe

She ended up at Hell’s Highway in the Netherlands during WWII, but inside the hospital, Dutch nurse Koos faced a different battle. As a Red Cross nurse, she treated both Allied and German wounded, working alongside German medical staff — once her country’s oppressors — and asking herself: who is friend, and who is foe?

Through courage and compassion, Koos saved countless lives, proving that even in war, humanity can endure.

ATA girl Ida Veldhuyzen van Zanten

A KLM air hostess escaped the occupied Netherlands during ww2 and went to Britain. Most women ended up in an office job as a host, secretary or work in administration. But Ida became a pilot for the Air Transport Auxiliary (ATA).

No2 The England Voyagers of the Royal Dutch Airlines

The remarkable life of Trix Terwindt

Trix became one of the first Dutch air hostesses in 1937. Here she enjoyed an adventurous life. When WW2 broke out the Netherlands were occupied. Trix managed to flee to Britain, where she was recruited by Captain Airey Neave from MI9.

No1 The England Voyagers of the Royal Dutch Airlines.