In May 1945 a country club was established on the coast of Norway for the rest and recuperation of men from The 1st Airborne Division. However it was also used by the locals too.
The Pegasus Club was luxurious, and the men had use of yachts and even a bus was acquired for their use.
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Images kindly donated by the Peck estate
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