ABC News – Australia
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Dutch man honors Australian WWII pilots' graves for 40 years
In The Netherlands, Erik Adriaensen has honored Australian pilots Farquharson Proctor and Mervyn Hass at their graves since 1983. The soldiers died in a 1942 raid during World War II, and Dutch families have maintained grave adoption traditions for decades, reflecting gratitude for the sacrifices made by Allied forces. Thousands visit these graves each year to pay their respects.
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