Avenue du Major John Howard, 14860 Ranville
Normandy - Ranville, France

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The Pegasus Bridge had the honour to become the first 'liberated bridge' of France, when the 6th British Airborne Division attacked it on the 6th of June 1944. The bridge was to be captured and secured intact, so that the Allies could use it later on as a crossing over the canal running from Caen to the sea.

The museum gives a very detailed account of the events leading to the battle for Pegasus Bridge and the battle itself. The original bridge, accompanied by a nice scale-model, is included in the museum's collection. Personal items of soldiers of the 6th Airborne Division, a few vehicles and a movie dealing with the 1944 events form other highlights of the museum.

The new Machine 3 is in the main lobby outside the gift shop. You do not have to pay admission to gain access to the machine. Each design costs €2 (one €2 coin, two €1 coins, or credit card) on a provided 5 Eurocent.

Machine 3 (2024):
Need scan/ photo of designs on a plain white background,
1) Glider plane with 'Horsa Glider / Planeur Horsa'
2) Pegasus logo with '6th British Airborne Division / 6éme division aéroportée britannique'
3) The bridge with 'Pegasus Bridge / Pont Pegasus'

Retired Machines:

Retired 1 (Steel): 1) Logo with 'RanVille-Benouville Memorial Pegasus', 2) Horsa Glider with 'RanVille-Benouville Memorial Pegasus', 3) Pegasus bridge with 'RanVille-Benouville Memorial Pegasus'
Retired 2 (2015): 1) Logo with 'RanVille-Benouville Memorial Pegasus', 2) Horsa Glider with 'RanVille-Benouville Memorial Pegasus', 3) Pegasus bridge with 'RanVille-Benouville Memorial Pegasus'

9/18/24: New Machine 3, rolling well and pressing beautifully. -PAB