The Engelandvaarders were the Dutch patriots who wanted to get to England to continue the fight against the Nazis. Many lost their lives in the process. Here are some links on the subject:
Engelandvaarder 2011: http://northsea.moonfruit.com/#. A commemoration of an incredible crossing of the North Sea by kayak.
Genootschap Engelandvaarders (Engelandvaarders Society): http://www.engelandvaarders1940-1945.nl/cms/welkom/wie-of-wat/
Long Journey Home: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TyoMa70i7tg. About Willem Hamminga’s round the world trip to reach England and fly against the Germans.
RAF Rescue of Engelandvaarders: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zeSOHQLQh-U&feature=related
Sir, as the son of Engelandvaarder. C.P.K. “Flip” Winckel, whose filmed rescue by RAF High Speed Rescue Launch 185 you show below, I thank you for highlighting this aspect of WW2. Borre Winckel, San Juan Capistrano, California, USA.