Paratrooper Collection

WWII: POSTER, c1943. Attack with me says Potato Pete. Lithograph, c1943

D-Day - Glider reinforcement team
A team of paratroopers amuse themselves whilst awaiting the call to take flight in their glider to back up the initial assault phase on the Normandy coast

U. S. Navy SEALs combat diver prepares for HALO jump operations from a C-130 Hercules
U.S. Navy SEAL combat diver prepares for HALO jump operations from a C-130 Hercules

American Paratrooper near St. Mere Eglise; Second World War
Photograph showing an American paratrooper taking a brief rest on the roadside at St. Mere Eglise, Normandy. This town was captured by airborne American troops soon after they landed on D-Day

Packing Parachutes at US Air Fields, San Antonio, Texas, USA Date: circa 1942

GO, GO, GO!
Marcel Rebro

Paratroopers perform during an earthquake drill at Rimac army headquarters in Lima, Peru March 20, 2018. REUTERS/Mariana Bazo

Paratrooper sport art
Justyna Jaszke

WW2 - Jack Frere Of The Paratroops
An illustrated front cover of a WW2 children's book, Jack Frere Of The Paratroops, written by Major J. T. Gorman. The image shows a British WW2 paratrooper falling from the skies

WW2, Paratroop
An illustration of a little bow dressed in the uniform of a WW2 paratrooper, he is falling from the skies in his parachute. Date: circa 1940s

US Paratrooper hanging on Ste Mere Eglise church
American John Steele landed on the church during the night of 5/6 June 1944 and hung there playing dead. He survived and died in Kentucky in May 1969

Enlist with Free French Infantry of the Air (Paratroopers) Date: circa 1943

French Foreign Legion paratrooper armed with MAT 49 machine gun in North Africa
693334 French Foreign Legion paratrooper armed with MAT 49 machine gun in North Africa, 1965 (photo) by French Photographer

British paratroopers bombard German positions with mortars, Battle of Arnhem
PNP412196 British paratroopers bombard German positions with mortars, Battle of Arnhem, 1944 (b/w photo) by English School

Airborne#1 The Loading
Martin Van Hoecke

A paratrooper lifts a folding motor scooter from its parachute container. 10th November 1943

The service takes to silk: paratroopers at a secret RAF station in Britain receive final instructions from the qualified instructor (on left, with badge) before embarking the aircraft. May 1941

British parachute troops - styled "the Red Devils"
British parachute troops - styled " the Red Devils" by the enemy - in various stages of falling from their aircraft over Tunisia. Circa 1942

British and Indian Parachute troops undergoing an intensive training course. Pictured, RAF jumping instructor makes a final adjustment to the fitting of the parachute before troops enter their

Parachute Troop. special Air Service on ground training. Location suggests Flint, Manchester, on the back of the picture. Picture taken 27th February 1941

British paratroops in a training exercise. November 1942

Picture shows an American paratrooper and his mascot dog. The dog maybe called " Ink Spot" as per suggestion on the caption, but this is not confirmed. Picture taken 4th October 1942

Can i be a paratrooper when i grew up? asks a small boy who has been watching paratroops being dropped from R.A.F. Douglas Dakota Aircraft. 21st May 1944

A tank gives cover to paratroopers as they probe the ruins of a dynamited house n Athens for mines. December 1944

French civilians welcome American paratroopers, members of the Allied Expeditionary Force which landed in Northern France on the 6th June 1944. June 1944

World War Two - Second World War - British glider-borne troops march out their aircraft for the take-off. The gliders seen here were in the first wave of the airborne attack. 6th June, 1944

World War Two - Second World War - D-Day Remembrance Parade - Former paratrooper Fred Adams. 5th June, 1994

The Falcons swoop back into action, blowing a cheerful mid-air kiss. The Royal Air Forces famous skydivers were making their first drop since their nightmare air crash in Italy eleven days ago

Thai paratroop trainee jump over Royal Air Force Sembawang
Thai paratroop training by the Royal Air Force at RAF Sembawang in Singapore 11: The paratrooper jumped out from the airplane door to Sembawang airport, Singapore. You can see runway at the downside

Paratrooper Shooting Gun
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WW2 - Canadian Trooper repairing his bicycle in Normandy following the D-Day landings - June 1944. Date: 1944

SkyFest, airshow, USSOCOM, army paratrooper, New Smyrna Beach, Florida, USA

British Paratroops Seized this Bridge, 1943-44. Allied troops walking over the Primo Sole bridge, which was captured by British paratroops on the night of July 13-14, 1943

Anticipation: Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster
Anticipation - Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster. It reads: Our greatest fears lie in anticipation. ~ Honore de Balzac

American paratroopers before a jump during World War II, c1943
WWII: PARATROOPERS. American paratroopers before a jump during World War II, c1943

Iron Mike US Paratrooper Memorial Normandy
The bronze statue is a replica of one in the US Army Infantry School at Fort Benning. This one was unveiled by Major General Kellog Commander 82nd Airborne on 7 June 1997

Preparation: Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster
Preparation - Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster. It reads: Its not the will to win that matters. Its the will to prepare to win that matters. ~ Paul Bear Bryant

U. S. Navy Seal combat diver prepares for HALO jump operations
U.S. Navy Seal combat diver prepares for HALO jump operations from a C-130 Hercules

Pararescuemen descend from an HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopter
Indian Springs Air Force Auxiliary Field, Nevada - Two pararescuemen descend from an HH-60 Pave Hawk to rescue a downed pilot during a firepower demonstration

A Belgian paratrooper handling the FN F2000 assault rifle
Diest, Belgium - A Belgian paratrooper proceeding in a hostage rescue training session. The paratrooper is handling the brand new FN F2000 assault rifle

U.s Air Force Airmen parachute into a drop zone from a C-17 Globemaster III
U.S Air Force Airmen parachute into a drop zone from a C-17 Globemaster III at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada

Philippines-Paratrooper-Flight
A Filipino paratrooper passing on hot air balloons as he lands at the ground during the 2016 Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta at Clark, Pampanga, north of Manila. AFP PHOTO / NOEL CELIS

Coming Right Up! Poster, 1945, by James Montgomery Flagg
WORLD WAR II: U.S. POSTER. Coming Right Up! Poster, 1945, by James Montgomery Flagg

Paratrooper Military parachutists Georgetown GUYANA South America
Paratrooper. Military parachutists, Georgetown, Guyana

WWII: PARATROOPERS, c1943. American paratroopers. Photograph, c1943

WWII: PARATROOPERS, c1942. American airplanes in flight manuevers somewhere over England. Photograph, c1942

WWII: TUNISIA, c1941. British paratrooper Frank Tucker cleaning his boots near Beja, Tunisia. Photograph, c1941

WWII: TRAINING, 1942. Paratrooper training at Fort Benning in Georgia. Photograph by Alfred T. Palmer, 1942

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"Defying Gravity: The Courageous Paratroopers of World War II" In the midst of WWII, a powerful symbol emerged in the form of a poster. Created around 1943, this lithograph featured Potato Pete urging individuals to "Attack with me. " It encapsulated the spirit and determination of paratroopers who were ready to take on any challenge. One such challenge was witnessed during D-Day when glider reinforcement teams joined forces to support their comrades on the ground. These brave men descended from the skies, embodying unwavering bravery and resilience. An iconic image captured an American paratrooper near St. Mere Eglise during the Second World War. This photograph immortalized his valiant efforts as he fought for freedom amidst chaos and destruction. The legacy continued beyond WWII as U. S. Navy SEALs combat divers prepared for HALO (High Altitude Low Opening) jump operations from a C-130 Hercules aircraft. Their meticulous training ensured they were always ready for action, no matter how challenging or dangerous it may be. Packing parachutes became a routine task at US Air Fields in San Antonio, Texas. Every fold and knot made by skilled hands held lives in balance - a testament to the trust between paratroopers and those who supported them behind-the-scenes. Paratrooping also found its place outside warfare as a thrilling sport that pushed boundaries both physically and mentally. Artists captured this exhilarating aspect through vibrant illustrations that showcased daring leaps into unknown territories. WW2 introduced us to remarkable individuals like Jack Frere Of The Paratroops whose courage knew no bounds. His story exemplified the indomitable spirit that ran deep within every paratrooper's veins. Even today, paratroopers continue to demonstrate their skills under different circumstances such as earthquake drills at Rimac army headquarters in Lima. They adapt quickly, showcasing their versatility while upholding their commitment to protect others even in times of crisis. However, not all stories have a happy ending.