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Pegasus Club, 1st Airborne Division , Norway

In May 1945 a country club was established on the coast of Norway for the rest and recuperation of men from The 1st Airborne Division. However it was also used by the locals too.

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16 Parachute Field Ambulance War Diary Sep 1944-Nov 1944

16th Parachute Field Ambulance, RAMC

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133 Parachute Field Ambulance War Diary January 1945

133rd Parachute Field Ambulance, R.A.M.C.

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Sgt DiMarco's Account

LUIS DIMARCO – WW2 SERVICE HISTORY Service No. 1426503

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MP40 Sub Machine Gun

The MP40 or Maschinenpistole 40 was a 9mm German sub machine gun designed in 1938 by Heinrich Vollmer.

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How to make a Para!

To learn about gravity make a toy parachute and see how they float to the ground. Image 1: You will need: A plastic bag Some string or wool

Weapons

Glock 17 Gen 4/L131A1 pistol

The Glock 17 Gen 4 was brought into service, replacing the venerable Browning L9A1 after over 40 years in the MOD

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Parachutist Songs

Over the many years of parachute training there has been many songs created for the pupils to sing to keep their spirits up, whilst conducting this,

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In his own words, L/Sgt Stanley Halliwell 1st Parachute Squadron RE

Operation Market Garden, Arnhem September 17 1944

Weapons

2 inch mortar

BRITISH 2 INCH MORTAR, MK 7** and MK 8. DETAILS.

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Air Landing School (ALS) Willingdon Airport, New Delhi, India

The Air Landing School, Willingdon Airport, New Delhi, India.

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Article on the Battle of Plaman Mapu by Lt Col John Fleming

Article reproduced with permission from the Parachute 2 Club Newsletter, No 90, July 2015.

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1944-45 ENGLAND - ARNHEM - GERMANY – ENGLAND. by Stanley Holden

1944-45. ENGLAND - ARNHEM - GERMANY – ENGLAND. by Stanley Holden.

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VE Day account by Lt Vivian Jenkins

VE Day by VEJ

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Battle for Mt Longdon, account by Hew Pike CO 3 Para

1982 11/12 June 3 PARA, Tp 9 Para Sqn RE, Battle for Mount Longdon, Falklands (Battle Honour)-

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Arnhem Aftermath by Tpr A Barlow

ARNHEM AFTERMATH

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RETURN TO ARNHEM 40 YEARS ON - SEPTEMBER 1984

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Citation CSM John S Williams 2 Para April 1965.

Borneo: In the early morning of the 27 April 1965, Company Sergeant Major Williams was in his Company base defended only by the Company HQ, a Mortar Section and weak Platoon of young soldiers, when

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Report covering the death of Sgt Lambert

9/10 SEPTEMBER 1946

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OS UK Armed Forces evacuate British personnel from Kabul

Operation Pitting 2021

Operation PITTING is the name for the military support to the evacuation of British Nationals and former British staff eligible for relocation under the Afghan Relocation and Assistance Policy (ARAP).

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Op Toral

Operation Toral was the codename for the British presence within Afghanistan post-2014 as part of NATO's Resolute Support Mission.

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Afghanistan 2002 - 2021

In the aftermath of the September 11th 2001 terrorist attacks in New York and resultant military intervention in Afghanistan, Paratroopers from 16 Air Assault Brigade provided security in Kabul in

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The Parachute Regiment Gallantry Award Winners Afghanistan

The Parachute Regiment Gallantry Award winners from Afghanistan 2002-2014 Victoria Cross

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The ‘Airborne Hospital’ at Apeldoorn and Lieut-Colonel. K.B.I. Smyth, OBE.

The ‘Airborne Hospital’ at Apeldoorn and Lieut-Colonel. K.B.I. Smyth, OBE. By Geert Jonker. O.C: Recovery and Identification Unit, Netherlands.

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Actions at Arnhem, account by Pte R Janvosky

Private. Roland Janovsky. 3 Platoon, ‘A’ Company, 2nd Parachute Battalion.

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Rail Crossing Crash Involving 10 PARA, Germany, 19 Oct 1968

On 19 October 1968 a 3 ton lorry carrying 10 PARA and attached personnel was hit by a train on a le

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The Lost Patrol, 3 Platoon, 'A' Company, 2 PARA, Belize 1983.

‘The Lost Patrol’. 3 Platoon, ‘A’ Company, 2nd Battalion, The Parachute Regiment. Belize. 1983.

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Interview with Cpl Norman Webb

5391635. Lance Corporal. Norman Harold Webb.

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PARACHUTE 2 CLUB Newsletter No 75. December 2005.

‘TUNISIA 1942 – 1943’. By Neville Robinson. Intelligence Section 2nd Para Bn

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PARACHUTE 2 CLUB Newsletter No. 70. June 2003.

The Battle for Happy Valley, Tunisia 1943.

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PARACHUTE 2 CLUB Newsletter No. 72. June 2004.

‘TAMERA’. By Neville Robinson. Intelligence Section, 2nd Parachute Battalion.

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Ronald Brooker's personal account of his experiences during Op Market Garden

6354463. Trooper. Ron Brooker. D-Troop, 1st Airborne Reconnaissance Squadron.

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Biography of RSM Michael Briody

2717183. Warrant Officer Class I. Michael Briody. Regimental Sergeant Major, No 2 Wing The Glider Pilot Regiment.

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Sgt Dave Heals Service History

DAVID ‘DAVE’ HEAL. 2nd November 1962 – 24th August 2021.

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Cartoons

A vast amount of cartoons depicting the Paras have been drawn over the years. On the right you will see a collection of these cartoons deemed suitable for the public eye.

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From the Tyne to the Jordan and back again - Vincent Leonard

Vincent Leonard – late Acting (unpaid) Sergeant 2 Para.

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5 (HSF) Coy. 10th Battalion, The Parachute Regiment.

1982 - 1991

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Bryan Burnikell's recollection of RNAS Culham.

"In 1959 Abingdon was very busy; it ran Para courses For Army, Navy, Marines, TA. and RAF Regiment, also Foreign Armies as well as training its own Instructors.

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Letter from Cpl Albert Osborne to his brother.

29. 7. 43. 6461257. H.Q. Coy. A/T. L/Cpl. Osborne, A. 1st Parachute Battalion. A.A.C. B.N.A.F.

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Revesby Abbey

Revesby Abbey served as the Headquarters for the 1st Airlanding Brigade during the Second World War.

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Pegasus Club, 1st Airborne Division , Norway

16 Parachute Field Ambulance War Diary Sep 1944-Nov 1944

133 Parachute Field Ambulance War Diary January 1945

Sgt DiMarco's Account

MP40 Sub Machine Gun

How to make a Para!

Glock 17 Gen 4/L131A1 pistol

Parachutist Songs

In his own words, L/Sgt Stanley Halliwell 1st Parachute Squadron RE

2 inch mortar

Air Landing School (ALS) Willingdon Airport, New Delhi, India

Article on the Battle of Plaman Mapu by Lt Col John Fleming

1944-45 ENGLAND - ARNHEM - GERMANY – ENGLAND. by Stanley Holden

VE Day account by Lt Vivian Jenkins

Battle for Mt Longdon, account by Hew Pike CO 3 Para

Arnhem Aftermath by Tpr A Barlow

RETURN TO ARNHEM 40 YEARS ON - SEPTEMBER 1984

Citation CSM John S Williams 2 Para April 1965.

Report covering the death of Sgt Lambert

Operation Pitting 2021

Op Toral

Afghanistan 2002 - 2021

The Parachute Regiment Gallantry Award Winners Afghanistan

The ‘Airborne Hospital’ at Apeldoorn and Lieut-Colonel. K.B.I. Smyth, OBE.

Actions at Arnhem, account by Pte R Janvosky

Rail Crossing Crash Involving 10 PARA, Germany, 19 Oct 1968

The Lost Patrol, 3 Platoon, 'A' Company, 2 PARA, Belize 1983.

Interview with Cpl Norman Webb

PARACHUTE 2 CLUB Newsletter No 75. December 2005.

PARACHUTE 2 CLUB Newsletter No. 70. June 2003.

PARACHUTE 2 CLUB Newsletter No. 72. June 2004.

Ronald Brooker's personal account of his experiences during Op Market Garden

Biography of RSM Michael Briody

Sgt Dave Heals Service History

Cartoons

From the Tyne to the Jordan and back again - Vincent Leonard

5 (HSF) Coy. 10th Battalion, The Parachute Regiment.

Bryan Burnikell's recollection of RNAS Culham.

Letter from Cpl Albert Osborne to his brother.

Revesby Abbey

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