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Halifax aircraft
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From early in 1943, 295 Squadron RAF began to re-equip with the Halifax Mark V in place of the Whitley Mark V.
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Hamilcar Glider
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The Hamilcar was a purpose built glider made by General Aircraft Ltd during World War II to meet the requirements of airborne troops.
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Handley Page Hastings Aircraft
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Hang Ups (of the parachuting kind)
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On very rare occasions a parachutist is unable, when jumping from a plane, to break away from the static line hooked up inside the aircraft, usually as a result of entanglement.
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Hartenstein, Arnhem
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The Hartenstein Hotel in Oosterbeek, on the western outskirts of Arnhem is one of the most iconic features of the Battle of Arnhem.
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Hawker Hector aircraft
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Designed in 1935 the Hector was taken into service with the RAF in the then new Army Co-operation Wing No. 50 at Odiham in 1937.
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Hawker Siddeley "Andover" aircraft
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This rear loading medium range transport aircraft entered RAF Squadron service in 1966 and is designed to operate from forward or unprepared air strips only 460 metres long.
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Heavy Drops
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High Altitude Low Opening (HALO) Freefall Parachuting
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High Altitude Low Opening (HALO) is a method of delivering paratroopers, equipment, and supplies from a high altitude via free-fall parachute. It is also known as Military Free Fall (MFF).
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HMIS Hindustan Incident
by Jon Baker
As a result of political unrest in India in December 1945, the 15th (Kings) Parachute Batta
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Hong Kong
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In January 1980 1 PARA deployed to Hong Kong on a four month emergency tour to counter increased incursions by illegal immigrants from the People's Republic of China.
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Honours and Awards
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Horsa Glider
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The purpose of gliders was to set a body of airborne soldiers or heavy equipment down in one place, rather than being scattered by the wind.
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Hotspur Glider
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Designed in 1940 at the time of Dunkirk, the Mark I first flew on the November 5th 1940.
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Household Cavalry Regiment (HCR)
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The Household Cavalry Regiment (HCR) was formed from the Life Guards and The Blues and Royals.
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How to purchase the "Bing" book
by Wendy George
""The Amazing Adventures of Bing The Parachuting Dog"" by Gil Boyd BEM,is aimed at the 7-10 age range and has approximately 100 pages, including photos and sketches.
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HQ & Defence Platoon 1st Parachute Brigade
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HQ 1st Parachute Brigade formed the headquarters for operations of the 1st Parachute Brigade.
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HQ 16 Parachute Brigade
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HQ 16 Parachute Brigade formed the administrative Headquarters for operations of 16 Parachute Brigade.
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HQ 1st Airborne Division
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HQ 1st Airborne Division formed the headquarters for operations of the 1st Airborne Division, protected by the Defence Platoon.
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HQ 1st Airborne Divisional Column RASC
by ParaData EditorHQ 1st Airborne Divisional Column RASC was established to co-ordinate the roles of the RASC units attached to the newly established 1st Airborne Division in 1941-2.
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HQ 1st Airlanding Brigade
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HQ 1st Airlanding Brigade provided the Headquarters for operations of 1st Airlanding Brigade.
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HQ 1st Allied Airborne Army
by Harvey GrenvilleThe First Allied Airborne Army (FAAA) was formed shortly after the Normandy lan
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HQ 1st British Airborne Corps
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HQ 245th Provost Company, CMP
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HQ 2nd (Indian) Airborne Division
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HQ 2nd Parachute Brigade
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HQ 2nd Parachute Brigade formed the headquarters for operations of the 2nd (Independent) Parachute Brigade.
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HQ 3rd Parachute Brigade
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HQ 44th Parachute Brigade
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HQ 4th Parachute Brigade
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HQ 4th Parachute Brigade formed the headquarters for operations of the 4th Parachute Brigade.
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HQ 5 Airborne Brigade & Signal Squadron
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Profile under development.
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HQ 6th Airborne Division
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HQ 6th Airborne Division formed the Headquarters for operations of the 6th Airborne Division, protected by a dedicated Defence Platoon.
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HQ 6th Airborne Divisional Column RASC
by ParaData EditorHQ 6th Airborne Divisional Column RASC was based at Winterbourne Dauntsey. The Column undertook several exercises in early 1944, in Re-supply by Air missions.
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HQ 6th Airlanding Brigade
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Further information to follow.
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HQ 6th Independent Parachute Brigade Group
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HQ Airborne Corps
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HQ Airborne Troops
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HQ and Defence Platoon 5th Parachute Brigade
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HQ Parachute Regiment Group
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Humber 1 Ton Truck.
by Wendy George
This page is under construction
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Humber Hornet with Malkara Missile system
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The FV1620 Humber Hornet (Official Designation: FV1620, Truck 1 ton, air portable, launcher, Hornet) was a modification of the FV1611 Humber Pig 1 ton 4x4 Armoured Car into an air portable anti-ta
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Husky Tactical Support Vehicle (TSV)
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Husky is a new protected support vehicle, providing commanders with a highly mobile and flexible load carrying vehicle.
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