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Frank Bates qualified as a military parachutist on Course B152, which ran at RAF Ringway from 7 to 20 February 1945, and subsequently served with 22 Independent Company, part of 6th Airborne Division.

22 Independent Para Coy Malaya June 1946

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22 Independent Para Coy Malaya June 1946
22 Independent Para Coy Malaya June 1946