Market Garden

KACMG049(P) - Sergeant Jack Scott

This "Pathfinder" Para is armed with his weapon of choice... an American M1 Carbine and is shouting orders to the gun crew.

KACMG051(P) - Lance Sergeant Bill Fulton

Bill was the first British Soldier to actually step foot on the Arnhem Bridge on the evening of 17 September 1944. Advancing forward with a small section he captured several Germans before being wounded himself by return fire. After being evacuated to...

KACMG052(P) - Lt. Col. John Frost

The commanding officer of 2 Para and the man who led the valiant but ultimately doomed defense of one end of the famous bridge which now bears his name. Here John Frost is in action firing his Mk.V Sten Gun from the hip.

KACMG054(P) - Sapper Tom Carpenter

9th Airborne Field Company Royal Engineers. Tom flew by glider to Arnhem where his section joined Col. Frost's men at the bridge on the evening of 17 September. After much fierce fighting he was seriously wounded on 20 September and captured on the 21st...

KACMG055(P) - Corporal Bill Bloys" 2 Para

Bill Bloys was Col.Frost's batman and stayed with him throughout the battle at the bridge. Our figure portrays him using a Bren Gun in the closing stages of the battle at the bridge.

KACMG056(P) - "Medic & Wounded Para"

When the 1st Airborne Division landed at Arnhem their number included nearly 600 medical personnel as they expected heavy casualties. Here a kneeling medic tends to a wounded airborne soldier.

KACMG057(P) - "Capt.James Ogilvie" 2i.c."D" Company, Glider Pilot Regt.

One of the most famous images of the Battle of Arnhem is of a Scottish officer in his kilt learning over a jeep about to retrieve something. The officer was Capt.James Ogilvie, originally a "Gordon Highlander" but now leading a company of the Glider...

KACMG059(P) - Lt. Jimmy Cleminson

Lt. Cleminson was in charge of No.5 Platoon of "B" Company, 3 Para during the Arnhem operation. As he led his platoon forward a German Citroen Staff Car suddenly appeared at a road junction. He and his men opened fire riddling the vehicle and killing all...

KACMG061(P) - Sergeant Glider Pilot (Glider Pilot Regt)

KACMG062(P) - The Ambushers

Two of General Kussin's opponents from No.5 Platoon have a "smoke-break" after their successful ambush.

KACMG065X - The Welbike Set

Several thousand of these miniature air-portable motorcycles were manufactured during the war and some were parachuted into Arnhem. Here our Para has halted his bike and unslung his Sten Gun...ready for action.

KACMG077 - On The Road To Arnhem

Three British paratroopers making their way from the 'Drop-Zone' towards Arnhem. So far… so good… Little do they know what lies ahead.

KACMG081 - “Going Into The Attack” (set of 2)

Moving forward the Para with the Sten prepares to throw a grenade at the enemy while his mate carries the Lee Enfield rifle.

KACMG084 - This bloody radio is useless

One of the many failures of the Battle of Arnhem was the poor radio communications between different British units operating in the Arnhem area. This was partly caused by the wide dispersion of different units as well as the wooded environment of the...

KACMG085 - Patrolling Para Bren Gunner

Cradling his .303 Bren, Light Machine Gun this Para moves cautiously forward ready to take action, if his unit comes under direct enemy fire.This Para also uses his large square fabric net to cover his backpack and other vital items.

KACMG086 - He Ain't Heavy... He's My Mate

Soldiers of all stripes and persuasions always attempt to carry a wounded soldier back to safety and out of 'Harm's Way'.This British Airborne soldier is no exception.

KACMG088 - Lying Prone Bren Gun Team

Another great (and useful) addition to our British Airborne forces. 'Covering Fire' is an essential ingredient for every successful attack... or defence.Once more, a skilled Bren Gunner in the most comfortable firing position, lets loose 4-5 round bursts...

KACMG090 - Para Lying Prone Firing Rifle

One more Para engaging the enemy.

KACMG091 - Kneeling Para Sniper

Taking careful aim with his No. 4 Mark 1 (T) rifle designed for snipers using the No. 32 Mark 1 telescopic sight.

KACMG092 - Para Firing Sten Gun

Strangely enough, over the years, we have never produced a standing Para firing the MarkⅤ Sten Gun until now...This particular variant of the Sten was the 'Paratrooper Version' complete with pistol and front grips plus a bayonet lug.More than 350,000...

KACMG093 - Kneeling Para w/Sten

This kneeling Para cautiously looks to his side with his Mark V Sten at the ready.

KACMG094 - Lying Prone Para w/PIAT

The PIAT (Projector, Infantry, Anti-Tank) was a relatively short range anti tank launcher that was 'man-portable' but still pretty heavy and fired a large round that could penetrate the armour of most German tanks then in service.The practical range of...