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S Hobart glides past Mount Fuji for the surrender ceremony with Missouri in the Background
After almost two months of continuous fighting in the front line
As final checks are completed on the nearest aircraft
Image size 38 inches x 18 inches (96cm x 46cm)
Coup de Main, Pegasus Bridge, Normandy, 6th June 1944 by David Pentland. (AP) NRG1000 S Hobart glides past MountDHM1840AP. 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