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Balloon with nest for parachute training jumps — Photographs

Colour Sgt John Hocknull shows his son John Hocknull Jnr the training at RAF Abingdon, 1951. — Photographs

Corporal Hague preparing for balloon jump at Queen's Avenue Aldershot, c.1977 — Photographs

Early morning balloon drops by 289 Para Regt RHA (TA), October 1964 — Photographs

Getting ready for balloon jump at Barry Buddon, Scotland, 1956. — Photographs

Jumping display at Hankley Common Open Day, from a balloon at 800ft, 1968. — Photographs

Jumping from the balloon at Barry Buddon in the 1960s — Photographs

L/Cpl Nick Penistan in the balloon cage, Lincoln West Common, Summer 1978 — Photographs

Members of 1 Para Provost Platoon waiting to jump at Hankley Common, 1970s. — Photographs

Members of 1 Para Provost Pln RMP (V) in the balloon cage, Hankley Common, undated. — Photographs

Members of 16 Lincoln Coy prior to balloon jump, West Common Lincoln, 3 September 1977 — Photographs

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Parachute Balloon Training Company RAF Cardington

Some experiences of a Balloon Crew Detachment Commander

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