For two decades Hans has been researching WWII Troop Carrier
history with an emphasis on the Market and Varsity Operations. He
is a leading authority on C-47 and Troop Carrier missions in those
operations.
In 2008 he wrote Wings of Freedom; Troop Carrier C-47 losses in
Market Garden and the role of the underground movement. In
2014 he published the book Battle of Burp Gun Corner which is
available through the Silent Wings museum. He has an ongoing
project writing small booklets that cover various aspects of Troop
Carrier Operations. This has culminated with the recent release of
four booklets covering the Troop Carrier operations during Market
Garden, with more in the pipeline.
In 2012 Hans was awarded the S. Tipton Randolph Memorial Award
for outstanding service in the interest of the National World War
II Glider Pilots Association, Inc. Hans has reached out to help
veterans and descendants research their WWII history and he is
highly respected by his colleagues and co-researchers. In 2015 he
was instrumental in getting a memorial placed at Hammenkilin
honoring the Glider Pilots in the Varsity Operation. He has also
facilitated, through deed and research, the placing of several
monuments in the Market Garden area, among them the Troop
Carrier monument at the drop- and landing zone at Son. Hans also
maintains a website with rich content about Troop Carrier missions,
people, and stories, located at www.airbornetroopcarrier.com.