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Today we remeber the Battle of Plaman Mapu, 27th April 1965. 2 PARA was rushed to Singapore in early 1965 for intensive jungle training in response to President Sukarno of Indonesia’s threats of invasion intended to destabilise the young Malaysian Federation. By March 1965 the

Today we remeber the Battle of Plaman Mapu, 27th April 1965.

2 PARA was rushed to Singapore in early 1965 for intensive jungle training in response to President Sukarno of Indonesia’s threats of invasion intended to destabilise the young Malaysian Federation.

By March 1965 the
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2006 - Afghanistan - Operation Herrick IV In April/May 06, 3 PARA Battle Group deployed into Helmand Province, Afghanistan. The Battle Group's 6 month mission was to assist the Afghan National Police (ANP) and Afghan National Army (ANA) in bringing security and stability to

2006 - Afghanistan - Operation Herrick IV
In April/May 06, 3 PARA Battle Group deployed into Helmand Province, Afghanistan. The Battle Group's 6 month mission was to assist the Afghan National Police (ANP) and Afghan National Army (ANA) in bringing security and stability to
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On April 30th, 1945, the 6th Airborne Division crossed the river Elbe. By May 2nd, they had reached the Baltic sea at Wismar, where they met the Russians advancing from the East. Since landing in Germany on March 24th, the 6th Airborne had advanced an astonishing 300 miles in six

On April 30th, 1945, the 6th Airborne Division crossed the river Elbe. By May 2nd, they had reached the Baltic sea at Wismar, where they met the Russians advancing from the East. Since landing in Germany on March 24th, the 6th Airborne had advanced an astonishing 300 miles in six
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Former paratrooper Mike has set off this morning on his epic challenge to try and break the record for rowing around Great Britain, all while raising money for SUPPORT OUR PARAS and the RNLI. Mike has been a long-term supporter of the charity, taking on marathons and other

Former paratrooper Mike has set off this morning on his epic challenge to try and break the record for rowing around Great Britain, all while raising money for SUPPORT OUR PARAS and the RNLI. 

Mike has been a long-term supporter of the charity, taking on marathons and other
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This post is to support the family of an Ex Parachute Regiment soldier whose child passed away two weeks ago. Please support the family during these dark times by donating or sharing this link. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family. SUPPORT OUR PARAS Royal British Legion

This post is to support the family of an Ex Parachute Regiment soldier whose child passed away two weeks ago. Please support the family during these dark times by donating or sharing this link. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family.
<a href="/supportourparas/">SUPPORT OUR PARAS</a> 
<a href="/PoppyLegion/">Royal British Legion</a>
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VE Day 80th anniversary celebrations have been in full swing this week across the UK. We pause to remember and honour the bravery, sacrifice and unparalleled courage of those who served in The Parachute Regiment during the Second World War. Ready for anything 🆎🇬🇧 #Paras

VE Day 80th anniversary celebrations have been in full swing this week across the UK. We pause to remember and honour the bravery, sacrifice and  unparalleled courage of those who served in The Parachute Regiment during the Second World War. 

Ready for anything 🆎🇬🇧
#Paras
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80 years ago today, they secured our freedom. Today, we honour their legacy. Thank you to all Second World War veterans who inspire our service to the nation. #VEDay80 #ThankYouVeterans British airborne forces flew into Denmark and Norway from 5th May 1945 to take the surrender

80 years ago today, they secured our freedom. Today, we honour their legacy.
Thank you to all Second World War veterans who inspire our service to the nation. #VEDay80 #ThankYouVeterans
British airborne forces flew into Denmark and Norway from 5th May 1945 to take the surrender
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The 2nd Battalion,The Parachute Regiment, have been crowned the Army Inter Unit Boxing Champions after a 6-3 victory over the 2nd Battalion, the Royal Anglian Regiment, in Aldershot. 💪 Ready for anything 🇬🇧🆎 British Army 🇬🇧 Army Sport 16 Air Assault Brigade Combat Team #Boxing #Paras

The 2nd Battalion,The Parachute Regiment, have been crowned the Army Inter Unit Boxing Champions after a 6-3 victory over the 2nd Battalion, the Royal Anglian Regiment, in Aldershot. 💪

Ready for anything 🇬🇧🆎
<a href="/BritishArmy/">British Army 🇬🇧</a> 
<a href="/ArmySportASCB/">Army Sport</a> 
<a href="/16AirAssltBCT/">16 Air Assault Brigade Combat Team</a> 
#Boxing
#Paras
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Amazing work from Mike, who has rowed an incredible 573 miles so far on his challenge around Great Britain. Mike, who served with 1 PARA and was injured on Op BARRAS, has taken on this latest challenge to raise money for SUPPORT OUR PARAS and the RNLI. Stay up to date with his

Amazing work from Mike, who has rowed an incredible 573 miles so far on his challenge around Great Britain. 

Mike, who served with 1 PARA and was injured on Op BARRAS, has taken on this latest challenge to raise money for <a href="/supportourparas/">SUPPORT OUR PARAS</a> and the RNLI. 

Stay up to date with his
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The Regiment and Airborne Brotherhood are here for one of our Paratroopers currently in the fight of his life against stage 4 cancer. Please share or donate if you can at the link. Ready for anything🇬🇧 #Paratrooper #fightcancer #Justgiving Testicular Cancer UK SUPPORT OUR PARAS

The Regiment and Airborne Brotherhood are here for one of our Paratroopers currently in the fight of his life against stage 4 cancer.  Please share or donate if you can at the link. 

Ready for anything🇬🇧
#Paratrooper
#fightcancer 
#Justgiving 
<a href="/TesticularUK/">Testicular Cancer UK</a> 
<a href="/supportourparas/">SUPPORT OUR PARAS</a>
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The battle for Goose Green was the first and the longest battle of the Falklands War. It represented a fourteen-hour struggle waged by the Second Battalion The Parachute Regiment (2 PARA), pitted against various sub-units of the Argentine army and air force over nearly

The battle for Goose Green was the first and the longest battle of the Falklands War. It represented a fourteen-hour struggle waged by the Second Battalion The Parachute Regiment (2 PARA), pitted against various sub-units of the Argentine army and air force over nearly
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EX PEGASUS HARBAH - Paratroopers from 3 PARA are currently deployed in Jordan. British paratroopers have a long tradition of working alongside allied forces, and their collaboration with Jordanian troops highlights a strong and evolving military partnership. Ready for anything

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Jumping into the weekend like….🪂 Dozens of British Paratroopers dropped from two Royal Air Force Airbus A400M planes into Sweden as part of Ex Swift Response 25 ✈️. UK soldiers trained alongside Swedish and American allies to demonstrate NATO’s quick reaction capabilities.

Jumping into the weekend like….🪂

Dozens of British Paratroopers dropped from two <a href="/RoyalAirForce/">Royal Air Force</a> Airbus A400M planes into Sweden as part of Ex Swift Response 25 ✈️.

UK soldiers trained alongside Swedish and American allies to demonstrate <a href="/NATO/">NATO</a>’s quick reaction capabilities.