The Dragon Models 1/35 German Fallschirmjäger — 5 Figures (6070) is a highly detailed plastic figure set representing five soldiers of Germany's elite paratrooper arm, the Fallschirmjäger. Part of Dragon's acclaimed '39–'45 Series, these figures capture the distinctive jump smocks, equipment, and aggressive spirit of the most capable German light infantry of the Second World War.
The Fallschirmjäger first came to world attention with their audacious airborne assault on the Belgian fortress of Eben-Emael in May 1940, followed by the conquest of Crete in May 1941 — the first large-scale airborne invasion in history, though costly enough that Hitler cancelled future mass parachute operations. The Fallschirmjäger subsequently fought as elite ground infantry in North Africa, Sicily, Italy (most famously at Monte Cassino), Normandy, and on the Eastern Front, earning a reputation as tenacious and resourceful fighters.
Key Features:
- Five 1/35 scale plastic figures in dynamic combat-ready poses
- Accurately sculpted Fallschirmjäger jump smocks — both the splinter-pattern and plain variants
- Characteristic rimless paratrooper helmets with correct chinstrap detail
- Authentic WWII German airborne weapons including FG42 parachutist rifles, MP40, Kar98k, and MG42
- Correct personal equipment and ammunition pouches unique to Fallschirmjäger service
- Unpainted plastic ready for any painting approach
The distinctive jump smocks and unique equipment of the Fallschirmjäger make these figures immediately recognizable to any WWII enthusiast. Dragon's careful sculpting ensures that the characteristic details — the smock pockets, the helmet shape, the FG42 — are rendered with the accuracy that the subject demands.
Ideal For:
- Fallschirmjäger and airborne operation diorama enthusiasts
- Builders depicting Crete, Monte Cassino, Normandy, or Arnhem scenarios
- Figure painters seeking well-sculpted elite German infantry subjects
- Collectors of Dragon's '39–'45 Series
From the rocky hillsides of Crete to the ruins of Monte Cassino, the Dragon Fallschirmjäger Figure Set provides the detail and historical accuracy to bring these elite soldiers to life in any theater of the war.
