Operation Market Garden: The Airborne Museum ‘Hartenstein’
The Airborne Museum Hartenstein, is one of the best known museums dedicated to the battle for the 'bridge too far' and the focal point for commemorative celebrations every September.
The French Foreign Legion Museum – Myth, Legend and History
We can certainly risk a few Legionnaires for France. After all, they are mostly foreigners. Minister to François Marneau in...
Exploring The Pegasus Museum And Belgium’s Airborne Heritage
The Pegasus Museum, located in Diest's Citadel, showcases the history of Belgium's airborne forces from 1942 to the present. Founded in 1976, it preserves military heritage through themed exhibits. Despite challenges, including legal restrictions, veterans ensured its survival, making it a key site for those interested in airborne and special operations history.
Museo Storico delle Aviotruppe: The Italian Paratrooper Museum
The Museo Storico delle Aviotruppe (Paratrooper Museum) explores the history and achievements of the Italian Airborne Forces, a pioneer in military parachuting
The Museum of Parachuting and Special Forces – Wisła Poland
Explore the Muzeum Spadochroniarstwa i Wojsk Specjalnych in Wisła, Poland, showing the rich history of Polish parachuting and special forces from WWII to today.
The 101st Airborne Museum Bastogne – Belgium
In 1944, facing threats on two fronts, Germany attempted to divide the Allies with Operation Watch on the Rhine. Despite German efforts and a Siege at Bastogne, the resilient 101st Airborne Division held firm, becoming legends. The 101st Airborne Museum in Bastogne now stands as a tribute, offering a rich collection of artifacts and narratives from the battle, highly acclaimed by veterans, historians, and enthusiasts alike.
Special Forces Exhibition at the French Army Museum – Paris
Timed to coincide with the 30th anniversary year of the creation of France’s Special Operations Command (COS), the Forces Spéciales exhibition at the Musée de l’Armée in Paris opens the door on the weapons and equipment used by the French Special Forces units.
The Army Flying Museum (UK)
The Army Flying Museum in Hampshire tells the story of aviation in the British Army.
Japanese Shinyo Suicide Boat at the Australian War Memorial
The Shinyo (‘Ocean Shaker’ or “Sea Quaker) was a one-man suicide boat produced by the Imperial Japanese Navy as a...
AATTV – WO2 Jock Rutherford MM
‘Jock’ Rutherford completed two tours of Vietnam. During his first tour in 1966 he was awarded the Military Medal for bravery during Operation HOBART. His second was with the AATTV training Vietnamese RF troops as part of the MATT program.
The Darwin Military Museum & Defence of Darwin Experience – Northern Territory, Australia
On 19 February 1942, Japanese aircraft bombed Darwin in Australia’s Northern Territory. It was the first direct attack on Australian...
The Dutch Armed Forces Nationaal Militair Museum
The Dutch Armed Forces National Museum, known locally as the Nationaal Militair Museum is located at the former Soesterberg airbase,...
An Australian SAS Soldier’s Equipment from the Vietnam War
I took the above photograph back in 2018 when I flew across to Canberra to check out the Australian...
D-Day 1944 Museum – The Merville Battery – Normandy, France
Whilst the American Airborne operations on D-Day were concentrated around the Cotentin Peninsula and commemorated at the Airborne Museum and...
US Paratrooper’s D-Day Experience Museum – Saint-Côme-du-Mont, France
Without a doubt one of the best military museums in the Normandy region. If you're an airborne collector, the D-Day Experience is a must see.
Help preserve the Musée Somme 1916
ANZAC Day, the 25th of April, is a day where Aussies and Kiwis remember the sacrifices made during times of...
