Thousands of American and British paratroopers were dropped behind German lines in one of the largest airborne operations in history to kick off the Normandy invasion These soldiers were dropped into ...

We explore the story of the British X-Type parachute - the essential piece of equipment that carried airborne troops into some of the most critical operations of the Second World War. From North ...

David Adamson, left, and Susan Kosior, children of the late Hugh Adamson, take a moment after a dedication last Thursday honoring their father’s military service in World War II. A framed photograph ...

nasmain copy 39088020698452 Donor note: Gift of Norman Polmar. Airborne warfare reached its peak during World War II -- the only war in which the potential gains of using airborne tactics ever ...

We take a closer look at one of the most misunderstood pieces of equipment from D-Day - the infamous leg bag. Often blamed for widespread failures among the 101st Airborne, its reputation tells only ...

NORMANDY, France -- For some, the lyrics to "Blood on the Risers" might be a little disconcerting. It's the story of a new paratrooper whose primary and reserve chute fail during a training jump, ...