Peter Durling followed his two elder brothers Michael and Anthony (Tony), and joined Junior Parachute Regiment 1972, at Malta Barracks, age 15.
In 1974 he passed P Coy with 401 Platoon. He sadly had to leave immediately afterwards due to personal circumstances. Before getting a chance to take part in Parachute Jump Instruction at RAF Abingdon. So unfortunately never got to join a battalion.
Service History
- 1972 Junior Parachute Company (Junior Infantry)
- 1973 Depot The Parachute Regiment and Airborne Forces (Private)