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Airborne Assault is the Regimental Museum of The Parachute Regiment and Airborne Forces and tells the stories of the soldiers who go to war from the air. The Parachute Regiment and Airborne Forces played a central role in some of the most dramatic and heroic battles of the Second World War, including the Bruneval Raid, Normandy and the legendary operation to secure the bridge at Arnhem. Airborne Assault traces the history of the Parachute Regiment and Airborne Forces from its inception to the present day, including operations in Afghanistan. Artwork has been collected from the formation of Airborne Forces to the present day.

Address and contact

Imperial War Museums Duxford, Duxford, Cambridgeshire CB22 4QR England

airborne.curator@gmail.com

01223 839909

Airborne Assault is situated within the Airspace Hanger of the Imperial War Museum Duxford. The majority of artwork is held in reserve for use in Messes and Headquarters buildings and is not generally available for viewing by the general public.

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