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During World War II, the Allies dropped leaflets on France to help the populace recognize Allied paratroopers. This item is a leaflet, entitled '"Etudiez les Parachutistes Allies," which was dropped by the Allies in France on June 4, 1944.
During World War II, the Allies dropped leaflets on France to help the populace recognize Allied paratroopers.
NASM.2000.0031
1944
Gaston A. Schmidt, Gift, 2000, NASM.2000.0031.
0.05 Cubic feet (1 folder)
National Air and Space Museum Archives
This item is a leaflet, entitled '"Etudiez les Parachutistes Allies," which was dropped by the Allies in France on June 4, 1944. It was found by the donor in the forest of St. Germain-en-Leye on June 5, 1944. The booklet, which is eight pages long and measures approximately 4 by 5 inches, consists of instructions, in French, of what to do in case of an Allied landing, with corresponding pictures of United States and British equipment, military uniforms, and ranks.
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"Etudiez Les Parachutistes Allies" Leaflet, NASM.2000.0031, National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution.
Aeronautics
World War, 1939-1945
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Pamphlets