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L118 Light Gun

The versatile 105mm light gun is used by the parachute and commando field artillery regiments of the British Army.

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Formation of 5 Airborne Brigade

On the 14th November 1983, 5 Infantry Brigade was re-designated 5th Airborne Brigade, re-introducing an airborne formation once again into the British Army’s order of battle.

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Iraq (Operation Telic)

This was the first time the brigade had deployed complete on an operation since its inception in September 1999.

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Bombardier J Leo Hall

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British Army Press Release, 4 March 2014.

British Army Press Release Date 4 March 2014: Commander is no stranger to Colchester

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Radfan

A concerted operation involving 3 PARA, 45 Commando and Federal troops to capture the Dhanaba Basin, a Radfan tribal stronghold, began at the end of April 1964. 3 PARA lost two killed and several wounded clearing the fort and village buildings at El Naquil in concert with 45 Commando.

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The Formation of Pathfinder Platoon for 5 Airborne Brigade

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Information leaflet on S Battery, 289 Parachute Regiment RHA TA, date unknown.

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7 PARA RHA Cross Country Team, Runners Up Army Championships, 1963.

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Frank McEvoy 7RHA Bahrain C1963

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7 RHA gun salute for Hercules retirement 15 June 2023

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October 1964 early morning balloon drops. 289 Para Light Regt RHA (TA), October 1964

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Soldier awaits an early morning balloon drop, 289 Para Regt RHA (TA), October 1964

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Soldier of 289 Para Light Regt RHA (TA) relax at Hankley Common, October 1964

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Early morning balloon drops by 289 Para Light Regt RHA (TA), October 1964

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Early morning balloon drops by 289 Para Regt RHA (TA), October 1964

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7 Para RHA DZ Flash

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289 Parachute Regiment / Parachute Battery RHA (V) DZ Flash

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Group photograph of 289 Para Battery RHA (V), on Remembrance Day, 10 November, 1968

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A Gunner, who became known as 'Bullet Magnet', from 7 PARA RHA, Afghanistan, 2010

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Jim Tydeman, of 289 Para Regt RHA at North Weald, 1960s

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Members of 289 Parachute Lt Regt RHA relax, North Weald, 1960s

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Group photo of 289 Parachute Regiment RHA, Otterburn, 1966

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Members of 289 Parachute Battery RHA (V) at a Dutch base for the Arnhem 25th Anniversary 1969

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Members of S Battery 289 Parachute Regiment RHA outside their Drill Hall 1960s

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Members of 289 Parachute Regiment RHA prior to emplaning Cyprus 1960s

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Members of 7 Field Regiment RHA, Northern Ireland, 1978

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7 PARA RHA Rugby Team

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G Battery 7 Para RHA Reunion 2009

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Reservists pair with Airborne gunners on Exercise Cypher Strike, 7 PARA RHA, Sept 2016.

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Parade completes airborne gunners’ reorganisation, 7 PARA RHA, 1 August 2013.

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G (Mercer's Troop) Parachute Battery RHA, 4 July 1984.

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Douglas P Edgar by F(Sphinx) Parachute light Artillery RHA Sign

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7 PARA RHA demonstrate helicopter skills on Exercise Precise Manoeuvre

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7 RHA Ex. Gallic Mararauder at Castle Martin, 7-18 Oct 2019.

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Queen's Platinum Jubilee gun salute by 7 Para RHA Colchester

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Major-General Thomas A Richardson

Major Steven Pengilly

Private Gary Parkins

Warrant Officer Class 2 David P Harding

Squadron Leader Helen S Simpson

Gunner Thomas Anthony Walsh

L118 Light Gun

Formation of 5 Airborne Brigade

Iraq (Operation Telic)

Bombardier J Leo Hall

British Army Press Release, 4 March 2014.

Radfan

The Formation of Pathfinder Platoon for 5 Airborne Brigade

Information leaflet on S Battery, 289 Parachute Regiment RHA TA, date unknown.

7 PARA RHA Cross Country Team, Runners Up Army Championships, 1963.

Frank McEvoy 7RHA Bahrain C1963

7 RHA gun salute for Hercules retirement 15 June 2023

Soldier awaits an early morning balloon drop, 289 Para Regt RHA (TA), October 1964

Soldiers of 289 Para Regt RHA (TA) relax at Hankley Common, October 1964

Early morning balloon drops by 289 Para Regt RHA (TA), October 1964

7 Para RHA DZ Flash

289 Parachute Regiment / Parachute Battery RHA (V) DZ Flash

Group photograph of 289 Para Battery RHA (V), on Remembrance Day, 10 November, 1968

A Gunner, who became known as 'Bullet Magnet', from 7 PARA RHA, Afghanistan, 2010

Jim Tydeman, of 289 Para Regt RHA at North Weald, 1960s

Members of 289 Parachute Regiment RHA relax, North Weald, 1960s

Group photo of 289 Parachute Regiment RHA, Otterburn, 1966

Members of 289 Parachute Battery RHA (V) at a Dutch base for the Arnhem 25th Anniversary 1969

Members of S Battery 289 Parachute Regiment RHA outside their Drill Hall 1960s

Members of 289 Parachute Regiment RHA prior to emplaning Cyprus 1960s

Members of 7 Field Regiment RHA, Northern Ireland, 1978

7 PARA RHA Rugby Team

G Battery 7 Para RHA Reunion 2009

Reservists pair with Airborne gunners on Exercise Cypher Strike, 7 PARA RHA, Sept 2016.

Parade completes airborne gunners’ reorganisation, 7 PARA RHA, 1 August 2013.

G (Mercer's Troop) Parachute Battery RHA, 4 July 1984.

Douglas P Edgar by F(Sphinx) Parachute light Artillery RHA Sign

7 PARA RHA demonstrate helicopter skills on Exercise Precise Manoeuvre

7 RHA Ex. Gallic Mararauder at Castle Martin, 7-18 Oct 2019.

Queen's Platinum Jubilee gun salute by 7 Para RHA Colchester

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