Victrix Plastic Miniatures

12mm British Airborne (Paratroopers) VG12030

This detailed 12mm (1:144 scale) set from Victrix contains an impressive 184 British Airborne miniatures, packed with variety, historical detail, and character. Designed to represent elite paratroopers from both the 1st and 6th Airborne Divisions, this set allows you to recreate some of the most daring Allied operations of World War II in small scale.

The figures include a wide range of weapon specialists, command poses, and heavy support elements, making this an ideal force for wargaming or dioramas. Poses include troops with camouflaged helmets, berets, and even a figure of the famously eccentric Major Digby Tatham-Warter—complete with umbrella. The set offers enough figures to field a full company with supporting heavy weapons and command elements.

The British Airborne forces were formed under Winston Churchill’s direction in 1941 and soon proved their worth in a series of critical operations. From their early raids in occupied France and Norway, to the campaigns in North Africa, Sicily, and Italy, these troops saw extensive combat. The 6th Airborne played a vital role in the D-Day landings, and both divisions made history in Operation Market Garden and the Battle of the Bulge. Their final mission in Operation Varsity marked one of the last great airborne assaults of the war.

• 12 x Bren Gunners
• 4 x 2-inch Mortar Teams
• 4 x 3-inch Mortar Teams
• 4 x PIAT Teams
• 4 x Radio Teams
• 8 x Officers
• 16 x Ammo Carriers
• 64 x Riflemen
• 4 x Snipers
• 20 x Sten Gunners
• 4 x Flamethrowers
• 8 x Spotters
• 4 x Vickers Teams

Note: This set requires assembly and painting. Glue, paints and tools are not included and must be purchased separately.

History:

British Airborne troops were among the most elite and courageous forces of the Second World War. Formed in response to Germany’s use of paratroopers, the 1st and later 6th Airborne Divisions were involved in nearly every major Allied operation from 1942 onwards. From Tunisia and Sicily to the battlefields of Normandy and the Rhine, they operated behind enemy lines, often isolated and outnumbered. Their role in Operation Market Garden—though ultimately unsuccessful—became a symbol of determination and sacrifice, particularly at Arnhem. In the Ardennes and later Operation Varsity, they continued to demonstrate their vital strategic value. These men exemplified professionalism, daring, and resilience, earning an enduring legacy in British military history.