How effective were actual jump-out-of-airplane operation in WWII and how has the use of wartime airborne units changed since their inception?

by Rebecca_Landron

With the mixed bag of results from the Russian Operations in Ukraine recently, especially what I've read about the issues at Hostomel Airport I've been wondering how the use and tactics of these forces have changed. It often seems, especially with what I know of the Axis and Allied airborne units in WWII that they are almost always relegated back to ground based roles--even if they do see success in their missions.

AlamutJones

If you do not get an answer here, you could also ask at r/WarCollege. It’s an active community with a somewhat more specialised focus than this one.