In September 2019, the Estonian World Council (Ülemaailmne Eesti Kesknõukogu, ÜEKN) commemorated the 75th anniversary of the tragic event in Tallinn with a church service, laying of a wreath, an exhibition and a seminar in VABAMU, the Museum of Occupations and Freedom. Commemorations were held in other Estonian communities worldwide.
From September 2019 – February 2021, Australia the Estonian Archives in Australia mounted an exhibition in Estonian House in Sydney. The photographic exhibition covered the period from leaving Estonia in 1944 to setting off for a new home in the late 40s and early 50s. The photographs are from the EAA collection.
The GREAT ESCAPE
Have you ever wondered why you are living in Australia and not Estonia where your ancestors lived?
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This was published with permission via Estonian Archives in Australia in support of the Mass Flight Memorial. The AESL are seeking donations until 31 July 2024 to make this memorial a reality. Please consider making your donation today. If you have a story to share about your family’s mass flight experience, please write to us at news@eesti.org.au