Ranville in Calvados, Normandy, France — Western Europe
The Veterans Charity
Photographed by James Hulse, June 2, 2025
1. The Veterans Charity Marker
Ce mémorial est dédié aux hommes de l'opération "Coup de Main" arrivés par planeurs la nuit qui a précédé le débarquement du Jour-J. L'audace de leur raid a permis la prise des ponts "Pegasus" et "Horsa" au cours des premières heures du 6 juin 1944.
Ces monuments ont été érigés par l'association "The Veterans Charity", organisatrice d'une course à pied en 2009 dans le cadre du 65ème anniversaire du Jour-J afin de lever les fonds nécessaires. Ils constituent un hommage perpétuel aux hommes qui ont rendu ces ponts célèbres. Fondée en 2008, l'association vient en aide aux anciens combattants britanniques de tous les conflits, en difficulté ou dans la détresse.
https://www.veteranscharity.org.uk
This memorial is dedicated to the men of the 'Coup de Main' glider operation who spearheaded the entire D-Day invasion force with the daring raid to capture Pegasus and Horsa Bridges in the opening minutes of 6th June 1944. The memorial was created by The Veterans Charity which hosted a special run on the 65th anniversary of D-Day in 2009 to raise the funds needed
this page online
The Veterans Charity, founded in 2008, provides immediate and direct support and advice to British veterans of all conflicts facing hardship and distress.
https://www.veteranscharity.org.uk
Erected by Memorial Pegasus and Museum.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World II. A significant historical date for this entry is June 6, 1944.
Location. 49° 14.579′ N, 0° 16.274′ W. Memorial is in Ranville, Normandie (Normandy), in Calvados. It is at the intersection of Av. Major John Howard and Normandie Route D514 on Av. Major John Howard. The marker is located on the grounds of the Memorial Pegasus and Museum. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 1 Av Major John Howard, Ranville, Normandie 14860, France. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, a coastal Mediterranean country, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a French colony and also the Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: 'Coup de Main' Glider Operation Memorial (here, next to this marker); Ce pont Bailey / This Bailey bridge (a few steps from this marker); Le Canon Anti Char de 17 Livres (76.2mm) / The 17 Pounder Anti-tank Gun (a few steps from this marker); Horsa Glider (a few steps from this marker); Ponts Bailey / The Bailey Bridge (a few steps from this marker); Les Ponts Bailey / The Bailey Bridges
Photographed by James Hulse, June 2, 2025
2. The Veterans Charity Marker and the Coup de Main Memorial
More about this memorial. The static displays and markers are located on the grounds of the Memorial Pegasus and Museum. There is an entrance fee to visit the museum and markers.
Also see . . . The Veterans Charity. (Submitted on July 2, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Credits. This page was last revised on July 2, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 1, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 64 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 2, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
