When was the parachute regiment formed

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There are fortunately still with us men who took part in the actions of World War Two and in the troubles that followed. Long may they raise a glass or two. Submitted by: Mike Welton. Nobby Arnolds funeral Aldershot A truly magnificent turnout. Parachute Regiment, EOKA Cyprus Emergency in Written by Jim Pidgeon Trying to get a shot at a terrorist sniper in the Kyrenia Mountains after crawling up rocks for 4 hours only to find my rifle was empty and the guy with the ammo had got lost on the way up.

All I had was a loaded 9mm Browning and I couldnt get close enough before night fell when of course, he disapeared. Strange request but after a recent Stroke my memories are a blank - even to the point of not remembering the unit name at Kettering Thanks in advance. Rows of boots on the edge of the water as the sand was too hot to walk on. Came out the sea and hoped to find the right pair.

Was there the day 2 bombs exploded under the sun shelters, wives and kids also present , not a good day.!! Search for a name in our archive First Name:.

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