D-Day Paratroopers (1 Viewer)

[odugrad]

Hey, guys. How is everyone? I have recently started collected King and Country and have great success locating all of the D-Day paratrooper sets. But I am curious about the new releases, are they all glider troops and that is why they are wearing the leggings? I am unfamiliar with the uniforms and equipment of glider troops. Any help would be great. Thanks!

 

[binder001]

For all intents and purposes the glider troops were equipped just like normal infantry during the Normandy campaign. The M1942 jump uniform was limited only to the parachute troops, as were the classic Corcoran jump boots. The parachute troopers (who were volunteers) also got extra pay that the glider troops )who were NOT volunteers) didn't get (although late in the war the glider riders did get hazardous duty pay).

After the Normandy campaign, as the airborne divisions reequipped before Market-Garden, the troopers all received M1943 uniforms. The parachutists added the big thigh pockets that they were used to. I'm not sure if the glider troops added the pockets also, but at least some did. All the troops were supposed to have the M1943 "double buckle" combat boot, but the parachutists objected strongly and were able to keep their jump boots.

So Andy is quite correct in showing these guys in "regular" infantry uniforms and equipment. The helmet net with hessian strips was usually associated with the airborne troops in the Normandy campaign. They apparently got that from the British airborne.

Gary

 

[Rob]

Excellant post Gary,very interesting.

Rob

 

[Capitolron]

So does anyone know what Andy has planned for Glider Troops ?

I would think that you would need a Glider for these troops to make sense right?

Great post Gary !

 

[Rob]

Didn't someone say recently that there had been discussions on making a Glider that would come in a couple of pieces and with detachable wings for dio effect?.

Rob

 

[Louis Badolato]

Didn't someone say recently that there had been discussions on making a Glider that would come in a couple of pieces and with detachable wings for dio effect?.

Rob

Andy discussed it, but we have to wait and see whether he decides its practicable.

 

[Rob]

Thanks Louis,i will await the decision with interest.Despite the potential size i'm sure a Glider for the Paras would be very popular.Not with my wife you understand but most definetly with me!

Rob

 

[Capitolron]

We will all have to buy a bigger Curio Cabinet if this Gilder comes out...