101st Uniform colour in Normandy?

[Uruk-Hai]

Hi Figureteers!

I would like to remember that the 101st Airborne had khaki colour uniforms in the Normandy campaigne. And got the green ones later on.

Is that correct?

Cheers

 

[Pete Wenman]

Janne hi

You are correct. The M1942 jump suit was a khaki/tan type colour, and worn by both 82nd & 101st airborne in Normandy.

The M1943 jumpsuit (OD) was worn by most troopers in time for Market Garden. I do recall reading somewhere that some units however were still wearing the early uniform during Market Garden.

HTH

Pete

 

[Uruk-Hai]

Thanks Pete!

 

[CondeJulian]

I've just finished my 101st from S&T , khaki , and I am looking forward to get the new one from them , that has de OD Uniform .
Does anybody knows a color that match this OD uniform from Model master , Vallejo or Polly Scale ?
Regards
Julian

ps: In a few days I will be posting pics here of my 101st...

 

[D.Lesko]

Can the first S&T (120mm)be painted in the OD scheme or do modifications need to be made to the uniform itself? Im about to start on this figure and im not a huge fan of the khaki unform color. Thanks guys.

 

[Pete_H]

Originally posted by Pete Wenman@May 7 2005, 07:00 AM
I do recall reading somewhere that some units however were still wearing the early uniform during Market Garden.

Only one regiment of the 82nd. Airborne Division wore the M1942's into Holland. I don't remember which one, though. I do recall that the "official" excuse was a shortage of M1943's.

 

[D.Lesko]

Anyone?

 

[Pete_H]

Which S&T paratrooper are you talking about? They've got two of them, one in each uniform. If you're talking about the "Normandy" paratrooper, you're in for a lot of conversion work. Better off leaving it "as is."

 

[D.Lesko]

Hi Pete...yeah, im referring to the one where hes in a crouched walking stance....120mm. Dang, guess ill have to go with the khaki. Any good paint mixes for oils? Thanks!