Sainte Mere Eglise

The first major exhibit we encounter is dedicated to the CG-4A Waco glider. These silent aircraft were a critical, yet often overlooked, component of the airborne invasion. …

Moving into the next hall, we are confronted by the massive silhouette of the Douglas C-47 Skytrain, affectionately known as the 'Gooney Bird.' This specific aircraft, named 'Argonia,' actually participated in the D-Day drops.…

The Operation Neptune building offers perhaps the most immersive experience in the entire museum. This hall is designed to take you through the stages of the invasion, starting with the pre-jump briefings and culminating in the…

As we examine the uniform displays, we must focus on the contributions of William Yarborough, a name that every student of airborne history should know. Yarborough was a visionary who designed much of the specialized equipment…

In a particularly moving section of the museum, you will find a display dedicated to individual soldiers, including the reinforced jump jacket of Joseph Fight of the 505th PIR. This jacket is a rare and somber artifact, as it…

To fully understand the battle, we must also examine the forces that opposed the airborne drop. The museum includes a fascinating section on the German defenders, specifically the 91st Air Landing Division (91. …

One of the most unique and moving artifacts in the museum is an original baseball uniform belonging to a member of the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment. In the midst of the 'absolute horror' of war, these young men still sought…

As we conclude our tour of the Airborne Museum, we find ourselves back at the entrance, under the shadow of the Sherman tank. We have traveled through the silent wings of the Waco, the industrial heart of the C-47, and the…