The 'Shetland Bus' was a real WWII operation aiding the Norwegian resistance against Nazi occupation. Small fishing boats transported agents and refugees from Norway to Scotland, making perilous crossings. To commemorate VE Day, historic ships will replicate the journey from Bergen to Shetland. The operation involved significant risks, with many boats lost and lives claimed, but it symbolized hope for Norwegians during the war. Teljes cikk (bbc.com europe)