Who Is Airborne? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Airborne is a Hasbro comic book character, the alter ego of Franklin E. Talltree, with over 59 comic issue appearances. Airborne is an airborne infantryman for the G.I. Joe team. And one of the few native americans on the team.

Who is Airborne?

Origin A Native American born as Franklin E. Talltree, Airborne was born on the Navaho Reservation in Nevada to oil-rich parents. He was their eldest son and they indulged him with sky-diving lessons. Though he passed the Arizona State Bar exams, Airborne decided to join the Army and entered Airborne School at Fort Benning, graduating at the top of his class. Creation Beginning as a Hasbro toy in 1983, Airborne was also introduced in that same year in comic form by artist Mike Vosburg and writer Larry Hama . Character Evolution Airborne's primary MOS is Airborne Infantry. His second MOS is Helicopter Gunship Gunner. His rank is Sergeant E-5.

Key facts

Airborne is of human origin and first appeared in "The Pipeline Ploy!". The character is published by Hasbro. With 59 recorded issue appearances, Airborne ranks among the most featured characters in comics.