Despite chaotic misdrops and paratroopers landing miles from their drop zones, these highly-trained volunteers were instrumental in thwarting the German war machine's response to the Allied beach landings along the Normandy coast. Painting them is a great deal simpler! READ MORE:

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The US 82nd Airborne Division would make their first combat drop on Sicily on the night of 9-10 July 1943, supporting Allied amphibious landings as part of Operation Husky. That same uniform and equipment would be dropped on Normandy on the night of 5-6 June 1944, as paratroopers, pathfinders and glider-borne infantry began the invasion of mainland Europe and began the long battle to roll up German resistance and seize Berlin. During the course of US Airborne combat operations, American paratroopers would square off against hurriedly-deployed conscripts in service of the German war machine to the best-equipped and most fanatical enemy troops the Nazi Party could field. Through a combination of intense training and the raw, dogged determination that made them the stuff of legend, the parachute infantry would play a pivotal role in the eventual Allied victory over Hitler's armies.

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PAINTS USED:

PRIMER:
The Army Painter Skeleton Bone Spray

VALLEJO:
German Camo Beige (821)
Desert Yellow (977)
Iraqi Sand (819) - for jump gloves, not shown in video
Pastel Green (885)
Camo Olive Green (894)
US Dark Green (893)
Mahogany Brown (846)
Black (950)
Beige Brown (875)
Khaki (988)
Ivory (918) - for mixing clothing highlights
Green Grey (971)
Red Leather (818)
Buff (976) - for hightlighting jump gloves, not shown in video
Basic Skin Tone (815)
Oily Steel (865)

THE ARMY PAINTER:
Barbarian Flesh
Khaki Webbing
Strong Tone
Quickshade Mixing Medium
Flesh Wash

SPRAY VARNISHES:
Vallejo Matt Varnish