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101st Airborne M42 (Jump) Uniforms

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Authentic WWII 101st Airborne Uniforms

   From WWII Impressions.com " The Parachute Jumper Uniform was developed in 1942 by Col William Yarbrough along with the Jumper Boots and Jumper Wings insignia.  The Colonel consulted with local Georgia tailors to design a distinct and sharp looking uniform that would be worn into combat by parachute troops.  The uniform included several large capacity bellows cargo pockets in order to store extra munitions, rations, or other supplies that would be needed since troopers would deploy behind enemy lines.  It was worn by troopers throughout WWII up until it was replaced by the M43 uniform in the Fall of 1944.  During the Normandy Invasion, paratroopers wore this uniform fitted with special canvas reinforcements to critical areas for extra strength.  This uniform was only issued to paratroops whom were proud to wear it.  Many times the coat was worn during leave so as to stand out among the hordes of men wearing the standard Olive Drab service uniform.  In the post WWII era paratrooper enthusiasts and veterans continued to nostalgically don the uniform as a tribute to the fighting men that wore them. " Tounushi's base.
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