502nd Pathfinders Reenactment Group - Widow Makers

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502nd Pathfinders Reenactment Group - Widow Makers We are a UK based group of WW2 military reenactors who portray the US 502nd pathfinders of the 101st Welcome to the 502nd Pathfinders Reenactment Group Page.

We are a group of UK based WWII reenactors who portray Pathfinders from the U.S 502nd parachute infantry regiment of the 101st airborne division. Our aim is to provide historical reenactments and interaction with the public at WWII events around the country. Some of our members are ex military with an airborne background and as such we hope to present the brotherhood and unique characterisitics of these special troops both historically and morally. Our Female members portray the US Womens Army Corps. (WACs)

It is often said that paratroopers are the tip of the spear. To that end the Pathfinders are the edge upon that tip. Small heavily armed units leading the way, tasked with locating, securing and defending the drop zones for the following sticks of troopers. The first US paratrooper to hit the ground on D Day was a member of the 502nd.

Time for a brew.Our members are currently in a period of R & R, after an awesome year of events. We have completed our e...
11/10/2026

Time for a brew.

Our members are currently in a period of R & R, after an awesome year of events. We have completed our end of year AGM and are currently updating our risk assessments, and codes of conduct.

2027 drop zones to follow shortly.

To all our members, followers, event organisers and friends. Thank you, you are amazing.

During Operation Market Garden on September 17, 1944, Pathfinders from the 502nd Parachute Infantry Regiment (PIR), jump...
18/09/2026

During Operation Market Garden on September 17, 1944, Pathfinders from the 502nd Parachute Infantry Regiment (PIR), jumped into the Netherlands

Ex*****on: Unlike their covert night jump during Normandy (D-Day), Market Garden's pathfinder teams dropped in broad daylight around 12:45 PM alongside the main wave of the 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions.

Assignments: The 502nd PIR landed on Drop Zone B (DZ-B) northwest of Son to protect the area for subsequent glider landings, secure the road bridge over the Dommel River near Sint-Oedenrode, and capture bridges near Best

During Operation Market Garden in September 1944, the Deuce was assigned to secure the northern sector of the Allied corridor, protecting landing zones and capturing vital bridges over the Dommel and Wilhelmina canals.

Defending the Corridor: Throughout the operation, the 502nd held their defensive lines against German counterattacks trying to cut "Hell's Highway"—the main road used by the British ### Corps.

Just returned from the WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk festival 2026. What an awesome and relaxed atmosphere, d...
14/09/2026

Just returned from the WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk festival 2026. What an awesome and relaxed atmosphere, definitely one of our favourites. Thanks to WARTOG for the fantastic image.

The We Have Ways Fest 2026 by WARTOG.

We finally got our lights lit at The Victory Show, you were amazing as always. Thank you to Steve and all the rest of th...
06/09/2026

We finally got our lights lit at The Victory Show, you were amazing as always. Thank you to Steve and all the rest of the crew, as well as all the staff and volunteers for all their hard work and making the show a success.

Pathfinders are enroute to secure the Drop Zone for The Victory Show 2026.
02/09/2026

Pathfinders are enroute to secure the Drop Zone for The Victory Show 2026.

This is an off topic announcement. However the 502 Pathfinders feel it is only appropriate that we apologise for any off...
01/09/2026

This is an off topic announcement. However the 502 Pathfinders feel it is only appropriate that we apologise for any offence that was caused when Kevin and Perry went large at this years Military Odyssey

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One of our guys coming back from France, has identified and marked our drop zone for the weekend from his plane. Our van...
27/08/2026

One of our guys coming back from France, has identified and marked our drop zone for the weekend from his plane. Our vanguard are already on site at Military Odyssey

We also attached the official map, so that anyone attending can help find us over the weekend.

See you there.

Our scouts are already out and looking for valid drop zones for 2027.
26/08/2026

Our scouts are already out and looking for valid drop zones for 2027.

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Bottisham Airfield Museum, Wilbraham Road
Cambridge
CB25 9BU

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