The ‘Troubles’ in Northern Ireland resulted in constant emergency tours for parachute battalions combating the IRA in internal security operations at home, coupled with the NATO UKJATFOR parachute commitment to reinforce threatened areas during the Cold War stand-off with the Soviet Union and Warsaw Pact.
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.
about Hong Kong
In October 1969 1 PARA was called upon to take over responsibility for the Shankhill and Falls Road districts of Belfast, the first Parachute Regiment Operation BANNER tour.
about Northern Ireland (Operation Banner)
Rwanda (Operation Gabriel)
In the immediate aftermath of Rwanda’s hard fought civil war and the genocide which accompanied
about Rwanda (Operation Gabriel)
Hong Kong
In January 1980 1 PARA deployed to Hong Kong on a four month emergency tour
about Hong Kong
Norway (Operation Doomsday)
1st British Airborne Division reorganised after its heavy losses at Arnhem flew into Norway on
about Norway (Operation Doomsday)