US Airborne Day: Get Yourself a New Decal & the UH-1C XM-30!

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On August 16th 1940, the first airborne landing of American troops took place. Since 1943, the US Airborne Forces actively participated in combat operations during World War II — first during the invasion of Italy, and then in Normandy and the Ardennes. They played a vital role during D-Day, assisting with the Allies having a safer landing on the beaches.

The UH-1C XM-30 is temporarily available for Golden Eagles!

This interesting helicopter is available for 8,910 Golden Eagles!

When: From today until August 19th (09:00 GMT).

Where: USA > Helicopters > Premium vehicles.

About this helicopter

  • The UH-1C XM-30 is a nimble helicopter that’s capable of carrying a decent array of weapons, including an M75 grenade launcher, capable of firing 40 mm grenades at 230 rpm! There’s also 7.62 mm M134 machine guns, FFAR Mighty Mouse rockets, BGM-71C Improved TOW anti-tank guided missiles, and two 30 mm XM140 cannons!

Get the “Paratrooper” decal!

This paratrooper decal is available for this day!

When: Until August 19th (09:00 GMT).

Task: Play 3 battles using US aircraft at rank III or higher to receive the “Paratrooper” decal.

Paratrooper” decal

Additional details:

  • You must use a minimum of rank III.
  • Your activity must not be below 70%.
  • You can complete the task in random battles, except for Enduring Confrontation missions, and [Assault] mode.
  • Track your progress in the hangar by clicking Nickname → Achievements → Holidays → US Airborne Forces Day.
  • You can find the decal in the “Holidays” tab in the Customization menu.
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That’s a awesome decal

I prefer historical decals

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I might be remembering incorrectly but i don’t think these dates are correct.

Edit:
the August 16 1940 jump was the first US army test jump. not an actual Airborne landing.

The first “hot” airborne landing was done in Africa in early november 1942 during “operation torch”.

@Stona_WT

August 16th 1940 is National Airborne Day and marks the first official US Army parachute jump.

So whilst technically it’s correct to say it was also the “first airborne landing of American troops” it wasn’t the combat operation that this wording implies!

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Reminds me of the America’s Airborne Beavers story by The Fat Electrician

That.

Sooo much that.

A big portion of the decals added in game are 100% artificial, with this ugly white border. They look just like those cheep stickers for kids.

There would be so many options for wonderful art on real vehicles out there, why have to instead add decals that make our vehicles look like toys?!?

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Yes, you’re right.
We need a big portion of new historical Decals & numbers. Im tired of placing the same 10 numbers on more than 1500 vehicles; + skins & camos.

Also missing a ton of, for newer nations like: China, Israel and any other implemented sub-nation.

And the best news for this year, in terms of customization would be the return of weekly decals. I really, really miss this mechanic/event.

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Need a new section - “Decals from the village fair”

Better bring back “this week’s decals”, even if they already rotated before.