Original U.S. WWII Framed Panoramic Image "Airborne Camp Mackall, North Carolina: 'Those men who drop from the Skies.’” - 12¼ x 43¾” Bayonets This is one of the

This is one of the rarer makers from the city

Below this is remarked serial number 2844

Size marked 100

There is also a very nice unit marking on the reverse of the guard: WEIMAR / 167

showing light overall staining and age toning

Original U.S. WWII Framed Panoramic Image "Airborne Camp Mackall, North Carolina: 'Those men who drop from the Skies.’” - 12¼ x 43¾” Bayonets This is one of theOriginal Item. Only One Available. The original idea for an American airborne came from Gen. Billy Mitchell in 1918. His commander, Gen. Pershing agreed, but once the WWI Armistice was signed, the plan was terminated. In the late 1920s, Germany began training parachute units and in the 1930s, they led the world in gliders. Russia created the Air Landing Corps in 1935. Japan started in 1940 with German instructors. The U. S. did not take note until