Great-Grandson of Gen. Sosabowski Visited Our Exhibition on the 1st Independent Parachute Brigade

The exhibition presents the history of the formation and training of the Brigade, the profile of its legendary commander and the dramatic events of Operation Market Garden. Unique exhibits, archival photographs and participants’ accounts allow for a better understanding of the determination and sacrifice of Polish soldiers who fought for the freedom of Europe.

The exhibition is available only until the end of March! If you haven’t seen it yet, this is your last chance to learn the extraordinary story of the Polish paratroopers.

The exhibition was organised in cooperation with the 6th Airborne Brigade, which provided a number of valuable exhibits, such as:

• The original writing desk of General Stanisław Sosabowski, a gift from his grandson, Professor Hal Sosabowski.
• A replica of the “Surge Polonia” banner, symbolising the 1st Independent Parachute Brigade.
• Uniforms and equipment of World War II paratroopers, including a Denison Smock parachute jacket belonging to Major Stanisław Lucjan Karpiński.
• A folding parachute bicycle, dropped onto the battlefield during operations.
• Documents, photographs and other artefacts that tell the story of the Brigade.

This is a unique opportunity to see rare mementoes associated with one of the most elite units of the Polish Armed Forces in the West.

More about the exhibits presented at the exhibition can be found in the article: 1st Independent Parachute Brigade in Operation Market Garden 1944

We encourage you to visit!