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Denison and Parachute Smocks
by ParaData Editor
Airborne Forces have long been associated with not only the maroon beret but also the famous Denison Smock.
about Denison and Parachute Smocks
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Depot The Parachute Regiment and Airborne Forces
by Paradata Editor
When the 1st Parachute Brigade moved from Hardwick to the Bulford area in Wiltshire in 1942 an Airborne Forces Depot was formed at Hardwick from the units left behind.
about Depot The Parachute Regiment and Airborne Forces
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Dhofar Jubilee Medal
by Paradata EditorThis medal is currently being researched.
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Direct Enlistment
by Paradata EditorIn order to maintain continuity of airborne service and regularise anomalies existing since the Second World War, direct enlistment into the Parachute Regiment for other ranks was introduced in 195
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Disbandment of 16 Parachute Brigade
by Paradata EditorA Defence Review in 1975 reduced the Army’s parachute force to one parachute battalion group. This led to the disbandment of 16th Parachute Brigade on 31st March 1977.
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Distinguished Conduct Medal
by Paradata EditorThe Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) was until 1993 the second level military decoration awarded to other ranks of the British Army and formerly also to non-commissioned personnel of other Commonw
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Distinguished Flying Medal
by Harvey GrenvilleThe Distinguished Flying Medal was awarded until 1993 to non-commissioned British military personnel (ie ranks other than commissioned officers) for acts of valour, courage or devotion to duty whil
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Distinguished Service Cross (US)
by Paradata EditorAwarded for extreme gallantry and risk of life in combat with an armed enemy force, the DSC (Distinguished Service Cross) is the second highest military decoration that can be awarded to a member o
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Distinguished Service Order
by Paradata EditorThe Distinguished Service Order (DSO) is a decoration received in recognition of meritous or distinguished service by officers of the armed forces during wartime, usually in actual combat.
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Djebel Alliliga, 3 to 4 February 1943.
by Jenny TonkinsThree months into Operation Torch as part of the North African campaign, 1st Parachute Battalion continued its efforts to clear Axis forces out of the country and make way for the invasion of
about Djebel Alliliga, 3 to 4 February 1943.
Djebel Azzag, 5 to 7 January 1943
by Wendy GeorgeThree months into Operation Torch as part of the North African campaign, The 3rd Parachute Battalion continued its efforts to clear Axis forces out of the country and make way for the invasion of I
about Djebel Azzag, 5 to 7 January 1943
Djebel Azzag, 5 to 7 January 1943.
by Jenny Tonkins
Three months into Operation Torch as part of the North African Campaign, The 3rd Parachute Battalion continued its efforts to clear Axis forces out of the country and make way for the invasion of I
about Djebel Azzag, 5 to 7 January 1943.
Djebel Dahra 1943
by Harvey GrenvilleDjebel Dahra is a Battle Honour of The Parachute Regiment and took place in March 194
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Double Hills Market Garden Memorial
by ParaData Editor
The Double Hills Memorial in North East Somerset commemorates the first fatalities of Operation Market Garden.
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Douglas Dakota aircraft
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The Douglas Dakota proved itself to be an outstanding all purpose transport aircraft during the war and it was used in all theatres.
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Dummy Parachutists
by ParaData Editor
Decoy dummy paratroopers, nicknamed Ruperts, were fabricated from sack cloth, stuffed with straw or sand to represent human figures. They were equiped with an explosive charge that burned awa
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Dutch Bronze Cross
by Paradata EditorThe Bronze Cross of the Kingdom of the Netherlands was instituted on June 11th 1940 by Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands while she was residing in London during the German cupation of the Netherl
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Dutch Bronze Lion
by Paradata EditorThe Bronze Lion is a high Royal Dutch award, intended for servicemen who have shown extreme bravery and leadership in battle favouring The Netherlands in some special cases it can however be awarde
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DZ Flashes
by ParaData Editor
The DZ Flash is the most recognisable distinguishing feature on clothing and uniforms for the identification of different Airborne Units.
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