Pegasus Battlefield Tour

Name: Pegasus Battlefield Tour
Start: 2026-10-14
End: 2026-10-25
Location: Oorlogs- en Garnizoensmuseum Ede

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 · — Sun, 25 Oct

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Oorlogs- en Garnizoensmuseum Ede, Ede

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During the Pegasus Battlefield Tour, you visit the sites of the 1944 escape operation around Ede by historic military vehicle. Guides share the history of this operation along the way.

About the venue: Oorlogs- en Garnizoensmuseum Ede

The Oorlogs- en Garnizoensmuseum in Ede covers the military history of the Veluwe region and the effects of the Second World War on the local population. Housed in a historic garrison building, the collection includes uniforms, weapons and personal accounts from soldiers and civilians. The museum also hosts lectures and temporary exhibitions throughout the year.

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About the event: Pegasus Battlefield Tour

22-23 October 1944

Date Operation Pegasus I

130+ military personnel

Escaped during Pegasus I

Good to know

Transport by historic military vehicle (including original GMC truck from World War II)
Guides tell on location about Operation Pegasus and the role of the Ede resistance
Introduction beforehand (presentation) in De Smederij, the War and Garrison Museum of the Platform Militaire Historie Ede
Partly on foot along the historic escape route
Organization: Platform Militaire Historie Ede (sometimes in cooperation with Friends of the Airborne Museum)
Wear sturdy walking shoes and clothing adapted to autumn weather
More information and registration via Platform Militaire Historie Ede: info@PlatformMHE.nl

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