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.

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

In Time: The loss and recovery of a Short Stirling crew

Twelve students from the Netherlands, the UK, Canada and Germany worked jointly to bring BK716’s story alive through a digital magazine.

A heartfelt tribute to the downed crew of BK716. The Stirling was recovered from a Dutch lake in 2020.