Heldair Maritiem

On Saturday, 15th August 2007, the airport close to Den Helder was the location for the aviation event ‘Heldair Show Maritiem’. The airport is normally split into two parts: the civil part, known as Den Helder Airport, and the military part, which is used by the Royal Netherlands Navy: Marinevliegkamp de Kooy. The event was the result of cooperation between Den Helder Airport and Marinevliegkamp De Kooy, and it allowed the public access to both parts for one day.

Marinevliegkamp de Koo was founded in 1918, and fixed-wing aircraft from the Royal Netherlands Navy were based there. However, during the Second World War, the airport fell into German hands. The allied forces...