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WACO 'Hadrian' Glider
by Paradata Editor
The C.G-4A was the standard medium glider of the American Airborne Forces in World War II.
about WACO 'Hadrian' Glider
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War Correspondents
by ParaData Editor
about War Correspondents
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Warrenpoint
by Paradata Editor
On 27 August 1979, a convoy from A Company 2 PARA was heading towards the town of Newry.
about Warrenpoint
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Warthog Armoured Vehicle
by Jon Baker
Warthog
about Warthog Armoured Vehicle
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Welbike Airborne motorcycle
by ParaData Editor
The Welbike Airborne Motorcycle, a considerably smaller version than the motorcycles designed for gliderborne and full parachute-drop capability, was used during the Second World War.
about Welbike Airborne motorcycle
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Wessex Helicopter
by ParaData Editor
The Westland Wessex was a British version of the Sikorsky S-58 "Choctaw", developed under license by Westlands.
about Wessex Helicopter
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Whitley Bomber
by Paradata Editor
The RAF's largest bomber at the outbreak of war. In 1939 it soon became obsolete due to its slowness and vulnerability.
about Whitley Bomber
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Winston Churchill
by Paradata Editor
Following Churchill's wishes for "a corps of at least 5,000 parachute troops, suitably organised and equipped" a Parachute Training School was established at Ringway Airport near Manchest
about Winston Churchill
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Wolf Hound Tactical Support Vehicle (TSV)
by ParaData Editor
The Wolfhound is a six-wheeled variant of the Mastiff Heavy Protected Patrol Vehicle, which gives troops increased protection as they support missions in high-threat areas.
about Wolf Hound Tactical Support Vehicle (TSV)
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Workshop Squadron REME
by ParaData EditorWorkshop Squadron REME was part of 1 Parachute Logistic Regiment, established in 1967.
Record under construction
about Workshop Squadron REME
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Wunstorf and Neustadt April 1945
by ParaData Editor
During the advance eastwards following Operation Varsity, the 7th Battalion suffered heavy losses on 7 April as a result of a road mine detonation;the battle to secure Wunstorf airfield, in which l
about Wunstorf and Neustadt April 1945
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