Private Paul Cavanagh

{ Cav, Swampy }

Paul 'Cav' Cavanagh served two spells with 4 PARA (V).

He is also known to his mates as 'Swampy' on account of his inability to steer clear of water channels (rhines) while parachuting in Holland!

Anybody jumping with Paul 'King of the Air' Cavanagh also needs to be aware that he personally owns all air space, and any body encroaching his 500 metre exclusion zone will receive various pieces of Tyneside invective free of charge!

By Harvey Grenville

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Service History

Paul Cavanagh

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  • The Pathfinder Parachute Group 'Head Shed' with the regimental mascot at Pegasus Bridge, Normandy, 2010.
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    The Pathfinder Parachute Group 'Head Shed' with the regimental mascot at Pegasus Bridge, Normandy, 2010.

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  • Some of the British participants in the Op Amherst Commemorative Jump, 2010.
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    Some of the British participants in the Op Amherst Commemorative Jump, 2010.

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  • Participants in the Op Amherst Commemorative Jump, April 2010.
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    Participants in the Op Amherst Commemorative Jump, April 2010.

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  • Paul Cavanagh getting a drink on the final night of the XXX Inter Parachute Schools Competition Portugal 2009
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    Paul Cavanagh getting a drink on the final night of the XXX Inter Parachute Schools Competition Portugal 2009

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  • Local Dutch newspaper article covering rehearsal jump for Op Amherst commemoration 2010
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    Local Dutch newspaper article covering rehearsal jump for Op Amherst commemoration 2010

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