About
Dutch World War II hero who led a series of Allied spying missions into his Nazi-occupied homeland.
Before Fame
He was a university student when the war broke out. After escaping to England, he joined the Dutch resistance.
Trivia
He learned how to fly during World War II and eventually piloted nighttime bombing missions, dropping flares to illuminate targets.
Family Life
He was born in Indonesia, which was then part of the Dutch East Indies.
Associated With
His famous book Soldier of Orange was adapted into a 1977 film directed by Paul Verhoeven .
