Coup de Main, Pegasus Bridge, Normandy, 6th June 1944 by David Pentland. SIG14* Over 150 years of the

Over 150 years of the Royal Navy are encapsulated in this view of the mighty HMS Nelson

Paper size 37 inches x 33 inches (94cm x 84cm) Image size 25 inches x 16 inches (64cm x 41cm)

and second B17

Hermann Goring asked what his pilots needed to win the battle

At the beginning of her Golden Jubilee Year

Coup de Main, Pegasus Bridge, Normandy, 6th June 1944 by David Pentland. SIG14* Over 150 years of theDHM1840. Coup de Main, Pegasus Bridge, Normandy, 6th June 1944 by David Pentland. As a prelude to the invasion of Europe, certain important targets were attacked by airborne forces. Among them the bridge over the Caen canal which would protect the allies left flank. Major John Howard (D Company Ox and Bucks Light Infantry) gliders achieved complete surprise and the bridge was taken in a matter of minutes. Ever after it has been known as Pegasus Bridge