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Operation Neptune: D-Day (Airborne Assault)

Before Allied troops stormed the beaches of Normandy on June 6, 1944, thousands of paratroopers and glider-borne infantry descended into the darkness behind German lines. Their mission was critical: secure key roads and bridges, disrupt enemy reinforcements, and help protect the flanks of the amphibious landings that would begin just hours later.

Scattered across fields, villages, and hedgerows, airborne troops faced a chaotic battlefield from the moment they landed. Many units were separated from their intended drop zones, forcing small groups of soldiers to regroup, adapt, and carry out their objectives under difficult conditions. These early actions played an essential role in the success of the Normandy invasion.

This D-Day Airborne Assault bundle brings together model kits and accessories selected to help you recreate a dramatic scene from the opening hours of Operation Overlord. Build a diorama inspired by paratroopers landing behind enemy lines, advancing through the Norman countryside, or preparing to defend a captured position before German reinforcements arrive.

Build Your Airborne Diorama

Create a scene featuring details such as:

  • Paratroopers regrouping after a nighttime drop
  • Soldiers moving through hedgerows, fields, and rural villages
  • Airborne troops securing a bridge, crossroads, or defensive position
  • Abandoned parachutes, equipment bundles, and scattered supplies
  • German patrols or reinforcements approaching the area

Whether you are building a compact vignette or a larger Normandy countryside scene, this bundle gives you a strong foundation for recreating the tension and uncertainty of the airborne assault.

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