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A Bridge Too Far (1977)
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The year 1977 saw the release of the movie A Bridge Too Far, which now ranks as one of the epics of World War II.
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A Tribute to Airborne Facial Hair
by Wendy George
In honour of Movember, here is a selection of some of the fin
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Accumulated Service Medal
by Paradata EditorThe Accumulated Campaign Service Medal (ACSM) is awarded for 1080 days aggregated service in those theatres for which the GSM (e.g. Northern Ireland, Air Ops Iraq), an OSM (e.g.
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Aden
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In January 1967 1 PARA was sent to Aden to cover the final withdrawal of British troops from the South Arabian Peninsular. It was directed to prepare for ‘any contingency’, which might range from civil disorder to possible attack from Yemen.
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Advance to the Baltic
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After Operation VARSITY the 6th British Airborne Division took part in a fighting advance across Northern Germany to Wismar east of Lubeck on the Baltic Coast, where they linked up with the Soviet Vanguard.
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Afghanistan (Op Herrick XIV)
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Afghanistan (Operation Fingal)
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In early 2002, forces from 16 Air Assault Brigade took a leading role in the International Assistance Security Force, which deployed to assist the new Afghan Interim Authority in the provision of security and stability for Kabul.
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Afghanistan (Operation Herrick IV)
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16 Air Assault Brigade deployed with the 3 PARA battle group on Operation HERRRICK 4 in April 2006 to Afghanistan. Anticipating a peace support operation in the southern Helmand Province, it was instead required to fight a brutal ‘break-in’ battle.
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Afghanistan (Operation Herrick VIII)
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Both 2 and 3 PARA deployed to southern Afghanistan’s Helmand Province in 2008, forming all-arms battle groups over 1,150 men strong.
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Afghanistan (Operation Herrick XIII)
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16 Air Assault Brigade formally took over as the lead formation of Task Force Helmand from 4th Mechanized Brigade on Sunday 10 October 2010. They were in theatre until April 2011.
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Afghanistan Trust
by Jon Baker
The Afghanistan Trust was formed on 15 March 2007 to help support soldiers who have served with The Parachute Regiment, and their families, and who have been affected by operations in Afg
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Africa Star
by ParaData EditorThe Africa Star was awarded for 1 or more days’ service in North Africa, Malta or Egypt between 10 Jun 1940 - 12 May 1943.
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Air Dispatch Squadron RCT
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Air Landing School New Delhi (RAF)
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On 1st October 1941 Air Headquarters authorised the formation of an Air Landing School at Willingdon Airport New Dehli, to train the newly formed 50th Indian Parachute Brigade.
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Airborne and Para Helmets
by Jon Baker
From the onset of parachute training at RAF Ringway in June-July 1940, it was quickly identified that specialist protective head gear would be requ
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Airborne Assault - The Museum of The Parachute Regiment and Airborne Forces
by Jon Baker
Airborne Assault is the Regimental Museum of The Parachute Regiment and Airborne Forces and tells the stories of the soldiers who go to war from the air.
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Airborne Assault Artwork Collection
by Wendy George
Airborne Assault has an interesting and varied collection of artwork that has been donated to the museum.
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Airborne Forces Depot Hardwick Hall
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Early Parachute Formation and Training 1940-42
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Airborne Forces Depot New Delhi (Indian Army)
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Airborne Forces Development Centre (AFDC)
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The origins of the Airborne Forces Development Centre can be traced back to the creation of British Airborne Forces at RAF Ringway in 1940 and the subsequent formation of the
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Airborne Forces Establishment
by Harvey GrenvilleA Central Landing School was established at RAF Ringway airfield near Manchester on 21 June 1940 as a result of Prime Minister Churchill’s direction to create a corps of
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Airborne Forces Experimental Establishment
by Harvey Grenville
The Airborne Forces Experimental Establishment was concerned with the technical development and experimental work relating to the transportation and delivery of airborne forces and
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Airborne Forces Insignia
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Insignia and uniform are important mechanisms for helping to identify military units and create esprit de corps.
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Airborne Forces Museum in Aldershot
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Within 12 months of the end of World War II, on 29th October 1946, a meeting of the Committee of the Parachute Regiment Association chaired by Brigadier Hill DSO MC, established the Museum of the A
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Airborne Forces Tactical Development Unit RAF
by Harvey GrenvilleThe RAF’s Airborne Forces Tactical Development Unit was formed at Tarrant Rushton in 1943.
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Airborne Handcart
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The Airborne Handcart as used by WWII British Glider Forces. The handcart provided troops with the ability to move stores and equipment after a glider landing.
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Airborne jeep
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The 4x4 General Purpose vehicle, (nicknamed “Jeep” either due to the “GP” initials or after a character “Eugene the Jeep" in the Popeye cartoons), became
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Airborne Motorcycle
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This 125cc three speed hand change motorcycle was produced in World War Two by Royal Enfield to meet the need for a light, economical, but robust and relatively powerful machine for Airborne Forces
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Airborne Organisations and Charities
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Airborne Trolley
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This extremely functional trolley was used in the D-Day landings and subsequent airborne operations of World War II.
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Airborne Women
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From the early pioneers of circus parachuting at the begining of the 20th Century, to female Airborne service personnel in the present-day, women have often had a significant role
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Airlanding School India
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AMF(L)
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Anguilla (Operation Sheepskin)
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Just before dawn on 19th March 1969 2 PARA (less B Company) conducted an amphibious assault on the Caribbean Island of Anguilla known as Operation SHEEPSKIN. This was in response to popular unrest over proposed federation with other Caribbean states.
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Apache Attack Helicopter (AH)
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Designed to hunt and destroy tanks, the Apache attack helicopter has significantly improved the Army Air Corps operational capability.
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Ardennes
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With the Allies at a standstill and forced to bide their time, the Germans prepared a large scale counter-offensive, later known as the ‘Battle of the Bulge’ in December 1944. The 6th Airborne Division recovering in England after Normandy was suddenly moved to the Ardennes forest area between Belgium and France to help repel the unexpected German counter-attack.
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Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders, 5th Battalion (5 SCOTS) RRS
by Paradata EditorThe Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, 5th Battalion, The Royal Regiment of Scotland (5 SCOTS) RRS, is the regular Battalion of the former Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Regiment.
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Armstrong-Whitworth Albemarle aircraft
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First delivered to the RAF in January 1932 as a medium bomber, this aircraft played a leading part in airborne training and operations in World War II, being employed by 38 Group RAF for towing Hor
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Armstrong-Whitworth Argosy aircraft
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The Argosy was a transport aircraft designed in the mid 1950s, which first flew in 1959, before entering service with the Royal Air Force from the mid 1960s.
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Army Air Corps / Airborne Forces Depot (Isle of Wight)
by Harvey GrenvilleThe Army Air Corps/ Airborne Forces Depot was briefly based at Albany Barracks on the Isle of Wight following relocation from
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Army Air Corps /No 1 Parachute Regiment Infantry Training Centre
by Harvey Grenville
The Army Air Corps Infantry Training Centre (AAC ITC) was formed towards the latter stages of World War II and conducted basic training of Parachute Regiment recruits&nb
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Army Air Corps and Parachute Regiment Holding, Training and Reserve Units
by Harvey Grenville
During the Second World War and immediate post war period there were several reserve, training and holding units for The Parachute Regiment and Army Air Corps including:
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Army Air Corps Holding Battalion
by Harvey GrenvilleThe Army Air Corps Holding Battalion was one of a series of reserve, holding and training units maintained during the Second World War and the immediate post war period for airborn
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Army Air Transport Training & Development Centre (AATDC)
by Harvey Grenville
The origins of the Army Air Transport Training and Development Centre (AATDC) can be traced back to the creation of British Airborne Forces at RAF Ringway in 1940 and the subsequen
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Army Airborne Transport Development Centre (AATDC)
by Harvey Grenville
The origins of the Army Airborne Transport Development Centre can be traced back to the creation of British Airborne Forces at RAF Ringway in 1940 and the subsequent formation of t
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Army Training Regiment Lichfield
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An Army wide rationalisation of the recruit training system took place in 1993, resulting in the closure of The Parachute Regiment and Airborne Forces Depot which had previously trai
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Arnhem (Operation Market Garden)
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While the 6th British Airborne Division fought in Normandy the 1st Airborne Division was on constant stand-by for further airborne operations. There were 16 cancellations before 17th September when they flew to Arnhem during Operation MARKET-GARDEN.
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Arnhem Bridge
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Having parachuted nine miles to the west of Arnhem during the early afternoon of 17th September 1944 2 PARA reinforced by elements from the 1st Parachute Brigade reached the road bridge at dusk.
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Austin Champ
by Wendy George
This page is under construction.
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Avro 504.N aircraft
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The Avro 504 was designed in November 1912 and first flew in 1913. The aircraft flew in the early years of World War I as a reconnaissance and general purpose aircraft.
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