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Letter from Knocker to Jacob about training of parachute troops.

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Letter from Ismay to Churchill about training of parachute troops.

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Letter From Major General Andrew SD Harrison Col Comdt PARA Regt

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Letter from Eisenhower to Urquhart

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London Gazette M Forsyth MM

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OS LCpl Bill Brittain on a motorcycle in Egypt- June, 1946

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Lance Corporal Bill Brittain in Egypt- June, 1946

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Lessons drawn from 1st Airborne Division's experience during Op Husky.

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Letter to Brigadier Prichard asking for aerial photos of railway line.

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Local man greets soldiers of 3 PARA in Kandahar City, June 2008

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Land rover WMIK (Weapons Mounted Installation Kit) in Afghanistan, 2008

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Land Rover WMIK (Weapons Mounted Installation Kit) on patrol in Afghanistan, 2008

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Local national in Zabul, Afghanistan 2008

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Local national with his sons in Maywand District, Afghanistan 2008

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Letter from Pritchard about possibility of seaborne landing.

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Lance Corporal Newton searching for enemy mines in the snow.

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Letter from Lt-Col Goldsmith about demolition raids for Operation Crafty.

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Large scale Rhine reheasal. Dakotas fly over drop zone dropping troops and supplies.

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Lively letter with amusing cartoons referencing Operation Dragoon.

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Lt-Col Payton DSO, OC of 7th KOSB 1943-45.

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Letter from unknown author about experiences of Operation Dragoon.

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Letter from unknown author about fighting in Athens.

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Letter from unknown author about reception British troops received in Athens.

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Lt-Col H Jones (right) and Lt-Col Hew Pike on flight deck of HMS Hermes.

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L/Cpl George Moore, 2 Tp, 9 Para Squadron RE.

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L/Cpl Ginge Moore, 2 Tp, 9 Para Squadron RE.

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Letter from Maj-Gen Gale to Lt-Gen Browning about parachute training support troops.

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Letter of Thanks to Brigadier Flavell from Lt General Kenneth Anderson.

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Lieutenant Colonel Frost points to an area in the distance while men of 2nd Parachute Battalion look on.

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Lt Col Frost points to an area in the distance while men of 2nd Parachute Battalion look on, June 1943.

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Load-in of heavy drop supplies and equipment in Cyprus before Operation Musketeer.

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Lieutenant Paul Crook with Tactical HQ at Coast Guard Barracks, November 6, 1956.

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Lieutenant Paul Crook (left) with Tactical HQ at Coast Guard Barracks, November 6, 1956.

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Locals examine the destruction of buildings in Port Said. Fires burn in the background.

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Last of first lift of 3 PARA dropping on El Gamil airfield. Men are making for their RVs. November 5, 1956.

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Letter to Brigadier Lathbury from General Eisenhower About Gift of Luger Pistol.

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Line of paratroops showing the early parachute smock and experimental head protection.

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Lessons from present campaign (North Africa).

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Last minute map check before training jump from a Douglas Dakota.

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Lockheed Hudson aircraft in flight.

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Lockheed Hudson aircraft on the ground.

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Letter from Knocker to Jacob about training of parachute troops.

Letter from Ismay to Churchill about training of parachute troops.

Letter From Major General Andrew SD Harrison Col Comdt PARA Regt

Letter from Eisenhower to Urquhart

London Gazette M Forsyth MM

Lance Corporal Bill Brittain in Egypt- June, 1946

Lessons drawn from 1st Airborne Division's experience during Op Husky.

Letter to Brigadier Prichard asking for aerial photos of railway line.

Local man greets soldiers of 3 PARA in Kandahar City, June 2008

Land Rover WMIK (Weapons Mounted Installation Kit) on patrol in Afghanistan, 2008

Local national in Zabul, Afghanistan 2008

Local national with his sons in Maywand District, Afghanistan 2008

Letter from Pritchard about possibility of seaborne landing.

Lance Corporal Newton searching for enemy mines in the snow.

Letter from Lt-Col Goldsmith about demolition raids for Operation Crafty.

Large scale Rhine reheasal. Dakotas fly over drop zone dropping troops and supplies.

Letter from Lt Col Campbell about personnel yet to return from Op Simcol, 1943.

Letter to Brigadier Pritchard about mishap during Operation Hasty.

Letter from Brigadier Pritchard about shortfalls of Operation Hasty.

Lively letter with amusing cartoons referencing Operation Dragoon.

Lively letter with amusing cartoons referencing Operation Dragoon.

Lt-Col Payton DSO, OC of 7th KOSB 1943-45.

Letter from unknown author about experiences of Operation Dragoon.

Letter from unknown author about fighting in Athens.

Letter from unknown author about reception British troops received in Athens.

Lt-Col H Jones (right) and Lt-Col Hew Pike on flight deck of HMS Hermes.

L/Cpl Ginge Moore, 2 Tp, 9 Para Squadron RE.

Letter from Maj-Gen Gale to Lt-Gen Browning about parachute training support troops.

Letter of Thanks to Brigadier Flavell from Lt General Kenneth Anderson.

Lt Col Frost points to an area in the distance while men of 2nd Parachute Battalion look on, June 1943.

Load-in of heavy drop supplies and equipment in Cyprus before Operation Musketeer.

Lieutenant Paul Crook (left) with Tactical HQ at Coast Guard Barracks, November 6, 1956.

Locals examine the destruction of buildings in Port Said. Fires burn in the background.

Last of first lift of 3 PARA dropping on El Gamil airfield. Men are making for their RVs. November 5, 1956.

Letter to Brigadier Lathbury from General Eisenhower About Gift of Luger Pistol.

Line of paratroops showing the early parachute smock and experimental head protection.

Lessons from present campaign (North Africa).

Last minute map check before training jump from a Douglas Dakota.

Lockheed Hudson aircraft in flight.

Lockheed Hudson aircraft on the ground.

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