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16th Parachute Brigade transitioned through a Field Force organization before becoming the 5th Airborne Brigade and was deployed with two parachute battalions during the Falkland Islands War in 1982. Northern Ireland tours continued after the ending of the Cold War in 1991.

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Title 1981 - 1991

Media

Solo photos

Pte CJ Willis
Pte CJ Willis
Pte CJ Willis next to a 'Light weight' Land Rover
Pte CJ Willis next to a 'Light weight' Land Rover

Photos

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17 pounder anti tank gun
17 pounder anti tank gun
17 pounder anti tank gun
17 pounder anti tank gun
17 pounder anti tank gun
17 pounder anti tank gun
MMG's Ex White Rhino, 1984
MMG's Ex White Rhino, 1984
Brigadier Hill and Col Alistair Pearson at a portrait unveiling, c.1980s
Brigadier Hill and Col Alistair Pearson at a portrait unveiling, c.1980s
Major Crosland undercover in 1983(!)
Major Crosland undercover in 1983(!)
Soldiers of 15 Para at Barry Budden camp, c.1989
Soldiers of 15 Para at Barry Budden camp, c.1989
Undertaking a parachute drop from training balloon
Undertaking a parachute drop from training balloon

Group photos

Gen Howlett receives greetings from members of the Regiment on his 60th Birthday, 1990
Gen Howlett receives greetings from members of the Regiment on his 60th Birthday, 1990
A Company, 4 Para, at Bn Skill At Arms Meeting (SAAM), c.1983
A Company, 4 Para, at Bn Skill At Arms Meeting (SAAM), c.1983