German paratroopers in front of a transport aircraft Junkers 52 (Ju.52) talking to an officer before starting Operation "Mercury" (German Airborne operation to seize Crete).

Junkers 52

Column of German 6th Parachute Division (6. Fallschirmjäger) soldiers march in an orderly fashion outside the Dutch town of Soest  before surrendering their weapons and equipment (caption). 

6. Fallschirmjäger

German paratroopers prepare to be flown to Leros.
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