Richard joined X para army cadets at White City.
After completing P company he went onto RAF Abingdon to complete parachute training.
His second jump after the balloon at Weston On The Green was from an Andover aircraft.
After nearly 3 years with this unit he moved to Oxford for work and joined the local TA unit at the Slade Barracks. RGJ (TA)
After nearly 3 years service Richard left to complete NHS Paramedic Training.
Service History
- 1973 44th Parachute Brigade (Volunteer) (Private)