1/32 WWII British Paratroops Figure Set (x14) – Airfix

1/32 WWII British Paratroops Figure Set (x14) AIRA02701V

Build an authentic collection of WWII British paratroopers with this precision 1/32 scale figure set from Airfix. This detailed kit contains 14 unpainted figures capturing the elite airborne soldiers of the 1st Airborne Division who wore the distinctive maroon beret and fought with legendary courage throughout World War II, perfect for dioramas and military displays.

Product Features:

• Scale:1/32
• Figure count:14 unpainted figures
• Subject:WWII British 1st Airborne Division Paratroopers
• Authentic uniforms:Denison smocks and distinctive maroon berets
• Varied poses:Action positions including landing, combat, and command poses
• Detailed weapons:Lee-Enfield rifles, Sten guns, and paratrooper equipment
• Airborne equipment:Parachute harnesses, ammunition pouches, and field gear
• Pegasus shoulder patch:Distinctive Bellerophon astride winged horse insignia
• Compatible scale:Perfect for 1/32 military vehicle and aircraft dioramas
• Manufacturer:Airfix
• SKU:AIRA02701V

What’s Included:

• 14 unpainted plastic figures on sprues
• Multiple pose variations for realistic dioramas

Historical Background:

As the war approached, it was recognized that having the ability to drop elite troops behind enemy lines would be a major tactical advantage. By the end of December 1940, everything was in place to create the British 1st Airborne Division, whose distinctive mark was to be the maroon beret and a shoulder patch featuring Bellerophon astride the winged horse Pegasus. These elite paratroopers saw action in North Africa, Sicily, Italy, and Northwest Europe, earning a reputation for exceptional courage and tenacity. The 1st Airborne Division achieved immortal fame during Operation Market Garden in September 1944, when they fought the legendary Battle of Arnhem. Despite being surrounded and outnumbered, the British paratroopers held the bridge at Arnhem for nine days against overwhelming German forces, displaying extraordinary heroism that earned them the enduring respect of friend and foe alike.

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Enhance your WWII diorama collection with our1/32 Figures collection. Create authentic Operation Market Garden scenes by combining these British paratroopers with Allied and Axis forces and period vehicles.

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