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Musketeer operation log from November 5-11 1956. - page 1
Musketeer operation log from November 5-11 1956. - page 1
Musketeer operation log from November 5-11 1956. - page 2
Musketeer operation log from November 5-11 1956. - page 2
Musketeer operation log from November 5-11 1956. - page 3
Musketeer operation log from November 5-11 1956. - page 3
Musketeer operation log from November 5-11 1956. - page 4
Musketeer operation log from November 5-11 1956. - page 4
Musketeer operation log from November 5-11 1956. - page 5
Musketeer operation log from November 5-11 1956. - page 5
Musketeer operation log from November 5-11 1956. - page 6
Musketeer operation log from November 5-11 1956. - page 6
Musketeer operation log from November 5-11 1956. - page 7
Musketeer operation log from November 5-11 1956. - page 7
Musketeer operation log from November 5-11 1956. - page 8
Musketeer operation log from November 5-11 1956. - page 8
Musketeer operation log from November 5-11 1956. - page 9
Musketeer operation log from November 5-11 1956. - page 9
Musketeer operation log from November 5-11 1956. - page 10
Musketeer operation log from November 5-11 1956. - page 10
Musketeer operation log from November 5-11 1956. - page 11
Musketeer operation log from November 5-11 1956. - page 11
Musketeer operation log from November 5-11 1956. - page 12
Musketeer operation log from November 5-11 1956. - page 12
Musketeer operation log from November 5-11 1956. - page 13
Musketeer operation log from November 5-11 1956. - page 13
Musketeer operation log from November 5-11 1956. - page 14
Musketeer operation log from November 5-11 1956. - page 14
Musketeer operation log from November 5-11 1956. - page 15
Musketeer operation log from November 5-11 1956. - page 15
Musketeer operation log from November 5-11 1956. - page 16
Musketeer operation log from November 5-11 1956. - page 16
Musketeer operation log from November 5-11 1956. - page 17
Musketeer operation log from November 5-11 1956. - page 17
Musketeer operation log from November 5-11 1956. - page 18
Musketeer operation log from November 5-11 1956. - page 18
Musketeer operation log from November 5-11 1956. - page 19
Musketeer operation log from November 5-11 1956. - page 19
Musketeer operation log from November 5-11 1956. - page 20
Musketeer operation log from November 5-11 1956. - page 20
Musketeer operation log from November 5-11 1956. - page 21
Musketeer operation log from November 5-11 1956. - page 21
Musketeer operation log from November 5-11 1956. - page 22
Musketeer operation log from November 5-11 1956. - page 22
Musketeer operation log from November 5-11 1956. - page 23
Musketeer operation log from November 5-11 1956. - page 23
Musketeer operation log from November 5-11 1956. - page 24
Musketeer operation log from November 5-11 1956. - page 24
Musketeer operation log from November 5-11 1956. - page 25
Musketeer operation log from November 5-11 1956. - page 25
Musketeer operation log from November 5-11 1956. - page 26
Musketeer operation log from November 5-11 1956. - page 26
Musketeer operation log from November 5-11 1956. - page 27
Musketeer operation log from November 5-11 1956. - page 27
Musketeer operation log from November 5-11 1956. - page 28
Musketeer operation log from November 5-11 1956. - page 28
Musketeer operation log from November 5-11 1956. - page 29
Musketeer operation log from November 5-11 1956. - page 29
Musketeer operation log from November 5-11 1956. - page 30
Musketeer operation log from November 5-11 1956. - page 30
Musketeer operation log from November 5-11 1956. - page 31
Musketeer operation log from November 5-11 1956. - page 31
Musketeer operation log from November 5-11 1956. - page 32
Musketeer operation log from November 5-11 1956. - page 32
Musketeer operation log from November 5-11 1956. - page 33
Musketeer operation log from November 5-11 1956. - page 33
Musketeer operation log from November 5-11 1956. - page 34
Musketeer operation log from November 5-11 1956. - page 34

Photos

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Airborne REME officer demonstrating firing positions, Jordan
Airborne REME officer demonstrating firing positions, Jordan
Airborne REME officer demonstrating firing positions, Jordan
Airborne REME officer demonstrating firing positions, Jordan
Airborne REME officer demonstrating firing positions, Jordan
Airborne REME officer demonstrating firing positions, Jordan
Airborne REME officer demonstrating firing positions, Jordan
Airborne REME officer demonstrating firing positions, Jordan
Airborne REME officer demonstrating firing positions, Jordan
Airborne REME officer demonstrating firing positions, Jordan
Paratroopers in leather RAF B Type helmets, being inspected by General Sir John Dill, c1940.
Paratroopers in leather RAF B Type helmets, being inspected by General Sir John Dill, c1940.
Paratroopers in leather RAF B Type helmets, being inspected by General Sir John Dill, c1940.
Paratroopers in leather RAF B Type helmets, being inspected by General Sir John Dill, c1940.
Parachuting equipment following a descent under heavy snow conditions
Parachuting equipment following a descent under heavy snow conditions
Preparing the parachute equipment before our first jump from Skyvan, 1996
Preparing the parachute equipment before our first jump from Skyvan, 1996
Example of WW2 Paratroopers kit at Normandy and Arnhem
Example of WW2 Paratroopers kit at Normandy and Arnhem
Example of WW2 Paratroopers kit at Normandy and Arnhem
Example of WW2 Paratroopers kit at Normandy and Arnhem
Four paratroopers carry a container to their aircraft ready for load in.
Four paratroopers carry a container to their aircraft ready for load in.
Four paratroopers carry a container to their aircraft ready for load in.
Four paratroopers carry a container to their aircraft ready for load in.
Photo shows an early weapons container which holds the stick's guns during the drop.
Photo shows an early weapons container which holds the stick's guns during the drop.
Photo shows an early weapons container which holds the stick's guns during the drop.
Photo shows an early weapons container which holds the stick's guns during the drop.
Line of paratroops showing the early parachute smock and experimental head protection.
Line of paratroops showing the early parachute smock and experimental head protection.
Line of paratroops showing the early parachute smock and experimental head protection.
Line of paratroops showing the early parachute smock and experimental head protection.
Equipped troops are briefed prior to training jumps from a Whitley aircraft.
Equipped troops are briefed prior to training jumps from a Whitley aircraft.
Equipped troops are briefed prior to training jumps from a Whitley aircraft.
Equipped troops are briefed prior to training jumps from a Whitley aircraft.
Recruits emplaning prior to a training jump at Ringway. Note number two is carrying his parachute container.
Recruits emplaning prior to a training jump at Ringway. Note number two is carrying his parachute container.
Three paratroopers wearing early experimental head protection.
Three paratroopers wearing early experimental head protection.
Three paratroopers wearing early experimental head protection.
Three paratroopers wearing early experimental head protection.
Hastings aircraft dropping arms and equipment by parachute to men on the ground.
Hastings aircraft dropping arms and equipment by parachute to men on the ground.
Hastings aircraft dropping arms and equipment by parachute to men on the ground.
Hastings aircraft dropping arms and equipment by parachute to men on the ground.
Equipment for PPN1-1A Eureka Beacon
Equipment for PPN1-1A Eureka Beacon
Contents of a Second World War British Paratrooper's haversack.
Contents of a Second World War British Paratrooper's haversack.
A Parachute course stick photographed during the early parachute training days with their harnesses and headwear on.
A Parachute course stick photographed during the early parachute training days with their harnesses and headwear on.
A Parachute course stick photographed during the early parachute training days with their harnesses and headwear on.
A Parachute course stick photographed during the early parachute training days with their harnesses and headwear on.
Parachuting equipment after a successful desert descent
Parachuting equipment after a successful desert descent
Pte Crichton of A Coy, 4 PARA shows off a Mosquito net, Minnesota,1983
Pte Crichton of A Coy, 4 PARA shows off a Mosquito net, Minnesota,1983
3 PARA soldiers wearing modified helmet covers, Musa Qala, Afghanistan, 2008.
3 PARA soldiers wearing modified helmet covers, Musa Qala, Afghanistan, 2008.
Soldier from 3 PARA pauses on patrol, Musa Qala, Afghanistan, 2008.
Soldier from 3 PARA pauses on patrol, Musa Qala, Afghanistan, 2008.
3 Para soldier preparing kit before a foot patrol, Aden, 1964
3 Para soldier preparing kit before a foot patrol, Aden, 1964
3 Para soldiers prepare for a policing mission, Aden 1964
3 Para soldiers prepare for a policing mission, Aden 1964
Men from a parachute course in 1945 pose for the camera with their girlfriend's names written on their hats.
Men from a parachute course in 1945 pose for the camera with their girlfriend's names written on their hats.
Larkspur A40 and Wireless Set No 88, AATDC trials, 1959.
Larkspur A40 and Wireless Set No 88, AATDC trials, 1959.
Larkspur A40 and Wireless Set No 88, AATDC trials, 1959.
Larkspur A40 and Wireless Set No 88, AATDC trials, 1959.
Larkspur A40 and Wireless Set No 88, AATDC trials, 1959.
Larkspur A40 and Wireless Set No 88, AATDC trials, 1959.
General Sir John Dill inspects a parachute with 11 SAS at Tatton Park December 1940
General Sir John Dill inspects a parachute with 11 SAS at Tatton Park December 1940
Men from No.1 Indian Air Company pack loads for dropping.
Men from No.1 Indian Air Company pack loads for dropping.
Men from No.1 Indian Air Company squat on the floor outdoors and pack loads for dropping.
Men from No.1 Indian Air Company squat on the floor outdoors and pack loads for dropping.
2 PARA soldier takes the chance to rehydrate from a Camel Back water system, FOB Robinson, Afghanistan, 2008
2 PARA soldier takes the chance to rehydrate from a Camel Back water system, FOB Robinson, Afghanistan, 2008
Shot of a parachute training hangar filled with swing harnesses and other equipment.
Shot of a parachute training hangar filled with swing harnesses and other equipment.
Instructor teaches three recruits the parachute roll on a soft surface.
Instructor teaches three recruits the parachute roll on a soft surface.

Equipment lists

1st Parachute Battalion Contents of Kit Bags.
1st Parachute Battalion Contents of Kit Bags.

Diagrams

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Instruction sketches for parachute training pamphlet.
Instruction sketches for parachute training pamphlet.
Instruction sketches for parachute training pamphlet, showing X-Type Parachute
Instruction sketches for parachute training pamphlet, showing X-Type Parachute
Instruction sketches for parachute training pamphlet.
Instruction sketches for parachute training pamphlet.
Instruction sketches for parachute training pamphlet.
Instruction sketches for parachute training pamphlet.
Instruction sketches for parachute training pamphlet.
Instruction sketches for parachute training pamphlet.
Instruction sketches for parachute training pamphlet.
Instruction sketches for parachute training pamphlet.
Instruction sketches for parachute training pamphlet.
Instruction sketches for parachute training pamphlet.
Instruction sketches for parachute training pamphlet.
Instruction sketches for parachute training pamphlet.
Instruction sketches for parachute training pamphlet.
Instruction sketches for parachute training pamphlet.
Instruction sketches for parachute training pamphlet.
Instruction sketches for parachute training pamphlet.

Book extracts

War Office booklet identifying Egyptian army equipment - page 1
War Office booklet identifying Egyptian army equipment - page 1
War Office booklet identifying Egyptian army equipment - page 2
War Office booklet identifying Egyptian army equipment - page 2
War Office booklet identifying Egyptian army equipment - page 4
War Office booklet identifying Egyptian army equipment - page 4

Posters

Poster about additional flight technique with equipment
Poster about additional flight technique with equipment
Poster of military free fall parachuting tactical equipment
Poster of military free fall parachuting tactical equipment

Solo photos

Indian paratrooper poses prior to a training exercise, Chaklala, India
Indian paratrooper poses prior to a training exercise, Chaklala, India
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