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This website was created to serve as an online museum, so that veterans, collectors,
historians,students and anyone interested in the WW2 Paratrooper can come to it and hopefully enjoy the pictures and information
contained herein.
The artifacts shown on the various pages of this website are from my own collection and that of several
other collectors. If you have any comments or things to add please contact me.
If you have any artifacts that you would care to donate or sell to me for inclusion to this online
museum, please contact me. This website receives thousands of visits per day and would make a fabulous option for you if you
would like for your items to be viewed by people from all over the world as well as in classrooms.
WOULD YOU LIKE TO TOUR THE WWII AIRBORNE BATTLEFIELDS OF EUROPE?
This web site is proudly maintained by Mark Patterson. I am a serious collector and historian of the
WW2 Paratrooper, with my main focus on the U.S. Airborne Divisions. I have been interested in WW2 and primarily
the Paratrooper for over 30 years and have been collecting militaria since then. I dedicate this site
to all the "troopers" who gave up their todays so that we would have our tomorrows!
Click here for more information on the upcoming Holland/Bastogne Tour with Don Burgett!
NEW! 65th Anniversary tour of Holland and Bastogne.
This tour will again be guided by noted historian Mark Bando and we will be joined by world famous
WWII 101st Airborne paratrooper and author DONALD R. BURGETT and F/502 Paratrooper Dan McBride.
Come and take advantage of touring with A/506 veteran Don Burgett who fought with the 101st Airborne
division from beginning to end. We will be in Holland for the 65th Anniversary of the Market Garden invasion and then will
move on to Bastogne where we will be joined by our excellent local guide, Reg Jans.
Space is limited so book your spot now!
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Donald R. Burgett WWII 101st Airborne veteran and author of several books that detail his combat record with A Company
506th Parachute Infantry Regiment.
Come tour with THE 101st Airborne historian, Mark Bando.
We are pleased to announce that we are booking another Normandy Battlefield Tour
that will take place in May of 2009. We will depart the U.S. on Friday May 15th and return on Sunday May 24th. On this
tour we will visit the battle locations where the 101st Airborne Division fought on D-Day and beyond.
Other locations we visit are the 82nd Airborne's area of operations, Omaha and Utah Beach,
Pointe du Hoc and both the U.S. and German Cemetary's. On the way from Paris we will make a visit to the British area's
of Pegasus Bridge.
Another tour that we are offering this year is one that will visit Holland and Bastogne for
the 65th Anniversary of Market Garden. This tour will depart the U.S. on Monday September 14th and return Wednesday
September 23rd. This tour will also be led by Mark Bando and will include other local guide/historians who will share with
the group local sights and in depth information.
SPECIAL!
WE OFFER THE PATHFINDER GREEN LIGHT SPECIAL!
IF YOU GET 6 FRIENDS, STUDENTS OR FELLOW HISTORY BUFFS TO ATTEND A TOUR, YOU GET A
FREE TRIP!
IF YOU REALLY WANT TO LEARN THE DETAILS AND THE STORIES OF THE MEN OF THE 101ST, THIS IS A
MUST DO TOUR!!!!!!!!
NEW! Although not airborne related, we are
offering a personal tour with a veteran who may be the most recognized face of D-Day alive today.
We have partnered with Sgt. Bob Slaughter who landed with the 29th Infantry Division, 116
Regiment on Omaha Beach on D-Day.
Mr. Slaughter will personally guide you from Omaha Beach to St. Lo and beyond!
Click here for the Bob Slaughter Tour page!
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