Coup de Main, Pegasus Bridge, Normandy, 6th June 1944 by David Pentland. (B) SHN582 piloting AJ-A (ED877/G) In the

piloting AJ-A (ED877/G) In the background to his starboard side is Flt Lt H B Martin

Men of the British Navy During the Battle of Lake Erie 1813 by Chris Collingwood

The taking of Stirling Bridge over the Forth by the Scots marks the point where the first great battle of the Scottish wars of independence was won

Supplied with the original signatures of Erich Topp (deceased)

Coup de Main, Pegasus Bridge, Normandy, 6th June 1944 by David Pentland. (B) SHN582 piloting AJ-A (ED877/G) In theDHM1840B. 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