Minifigure – Anti-tank gunner from the United States Army’s 101st Airborne Division Screaming Eagles (LEGO Compatible)

This minifigure represents an anti-tank gunner from the United States Army’s 101st Airborne Division, the “Screaming Eagles,” during World War II. His identity is explicitly confirmed by the text at the bottom of the image, which reads “U.S AIRBORNE 101ST.” He is a generic soldier representing a paratrooper with the specialized and dangerous job of hunting and destroying enemy tanks.

The character’s unit is also identified by the famous “Screaming Eagle” shoulder patch, which would be printed on his left arm. Anti-tank gunners were vital in airborne operations, where heavier anti-tank guns could not be easily deployed, giving paratroopers a fighting chance against enemy armor.

The items in the picture consist of the detailed minifigure and his anti-tank weapon:

• The toy minifigure is wearing the tan M1942 paratrooper combat uniform. The printing shows his full web gear, including a harness, grenades, and a holstered pistol. His headgear is the iconic American M1 helmet, which is shown with a printed camouflage net over it, and he has an American flag patch on his arm.
• His weapon accessory is an M1 or M9 Bazooka, as confirmed by the image text. The Bazooka was one of the first man-portable rocket launchers, firing a shaped-charge rocket capable of penetrating tank armor. The toy accessory is shown in two pieces: the launcher tube and a separate rocket projectile. This weapon gave a small infantry team the ability to knock out enemy tanks, armored vehicles, and fortified positions.