4th Anniversary: British 6th Airborne Division Limitierte edition, roger cooke von Blue Box mit Fallschirm
The 6th Airborne Division was originally formed in April of 1943 to increase their strength in airborne assault capabilities. Like other British Airborne divisions the 6th adopted the red beret and the name “Red Devils”.
Elements of the 6th Division first saw action on D-Day, June 6th, 1944 and the 5th Parachute Brigade was given the vital task of capturing, intact and holding, the Benouville and Ranville bridges. Following their successful baptism of fire, the 6th then served in numerous other European operations.
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