Description
Known as the “father of the British airborne forces,” Lieutenant-General Frederick Arthur Montague Browning played a crucial role in shaping the future of Britain’s paratroopers during the Second World War. This minifigure honours his leadership with a smart officer’s uniform, complete with accurate medal and rank insignia printing, and his signature red beret bearing a general’s crest. The stern facial expression captures the resolve of a man tasked with commanding some of the most dangerous operations of the war.
Browning is remembered for his role in Operation Market Garden, where airborne troops attempted to seize key bridges in the Netherlands. While the operation was ultimately unsuccessful, it demonstrated the scale and ambition of airborne strategy, and Browning’s influence on these efforts cannot be understated. Beyond his military career, Browning is also remembered for his marriage to novelist Daphne du Maurier, bridging the worlds of military history and literary fame.
Collectors will find this figure indispensable when recreating airborne command scenes, as it embodies the leadership and responsibility required at the highest levels of wartime planning.
Includes:
- 1 Frederick Arthur Montague Browning minifigure disassembled
Pcs: 8
Age rating: 14+
