A LITTLE ABOUT US
WHO WE ARE
We are a group of UK based WWII reenactors who portray Pathfinders from the U.S 502nd parachute infantry regiment of the 101st airborne division. Our aim is to provide historical reenactments and interaction with the public at WWII events around the country. Some of our members are ex military with an airborne background and as such we ho
We are a group of UK based WWII reenactors who portray Pathfinders from the U.S 502nd parachute infantry regiment of the 101st airborne division. Our aim is to provide historical reenactments and interaction with the public at WWII events around the country. Some of our members are ex military with an airborne background and as such we hope to present the brotherhood and unique characterisitics of these special troops both historically and morally. Our Female members portray the US Womens Army Corps. (WACs) It is often said that paratroopers are the tip of the spear. To that end the Pathfinders are the edge upon that tip. Small heavily armed units leading the way, tasked with locating, securing and defending the drop zones for the following sticks of troopers. The first US paratrooper to hit the ground on D Day was a member of the 502nd.
WHAT WE DO
Our group attend historical reenactment events across the country. We are an active group that take part in many reenacted skirmish and battle. scenarios.
We are able to reproduce and display as ww2 normandy pathfinders, a full size airborne parachute dropzone, in both day time and night time scenarios, with a combination of panels, lights
Our group attend historical reenactment events across the country. We are an active group that take part in many reenacted skirmish and battle. scenarios.
We are able to reproduce and display as ww2 normandy pathfinders, a full size airborne parachute dropzone, in both day time and night time scenarios, with a combination of panels, lights and replica eureka beacon and antenna.
The female members of our group portray as US army WACs, mechanics or nurses in our tented area.
WHY
WHY
TO HONOR
Those who came before us and waged war so that we may know peace.
TO EDUCATE
The public at events on the history of the Pathfinders and their vital roles which culminated in the attack on fortress Europe and the following liberation of the continent.
TO REMEMBER
Our aim as a group is to represent and help remember the greatest generation, who fought through WW2.