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Utrinque Paratus - Ready for anything
Joined November 2013
Wishing Her Royal Highness The Princess of Wales a speedy recovery. Our thoughts and prayers are with the #Royalfamily. @RoyalFamily .🇬🇧
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Hundreds of British Paratroopers have dropped into Normandy to mark the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings. On the 5/6 June 1944 more than 13,000 paratroopers spearheaded the initial D-Day assault, carried from British bases to Normandy on more than 800 C-47s. For many,
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Remembering the #FalklandsWar1982 #GooseGreen @2PARA_HQ @VeteransFdn 🟦🆎 This incredible feat of arms shown by 2nd Battalion #ParachuteRegiment will not be forgotten. Lest we Forget.
Remembering the Falklands….May 28th, 1982. The Battle of Goose Green.Lest we forget 🌺
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On the eve of battle, 80 years ago. Operation Overlord was about to begin. The vanguard. They dropped from the flak filled skies, 7,000 highly trained troops of the British 6th Airborne Division paved the way for the liberation of Europe. Surrounded and vastly outnumbered,
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We Remember all those involved in #DDay79 in particular, the 6th Airborne Division🆎who took part in Operation Tonga a few hours before the D-Day beach landings. #Normandy #LestWeForget
156,000 ground troops .14,000 air force sorties.7,000 naval vessels. The Normany Landings, 79 years ago today, was the largest seaborne invasion in history and marked the beginning of the liberation of western Europe from Nazi occupation.
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The next generation. RSM Lamont hands his son a well earned maroon beret after passing P Coy with 815 Platoon. #everymananemperor
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They shall not grow old as we that are left grow old: .Age shall not wearer them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning.We will remember them.
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Wishing his Majesty the King Charles III, our Colonel in chief a happy birthday. God Save The King🇬🇧. #GSTK.#Birthday.#TheParachuteRegiment .@RoyalFamily
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Jumping into the weekend! Airborne! 🇬🇧. Ready for anything 🆎️. #Arnhem80 .#Paras.#BritishArmy.#Reservists .#4Para.#Paratrooper.@4PARAREG .@BritishArmy .@16AirAssltBCT .@Arnhem44Fellow
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Mark William Wright GC. Cpl Wright was killed in Helmand Province, Afghanistan, on the 6th Sept 2006, after entering a minefield in an attempt to save the lives of other injured soldiers. His actions were posthumously recognised with the award of the George Cross on 14th December
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Merry Christmas from The Parachute Regiment and best wishes for the new year! 🇬🇧. Ready for anything 🆎. #Paras.#Airborne.#MerryChristmas
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Remembering our fallen Paratroopers, Pte’s Lewis Hendry and Conrad Lewis of 3 and 4 PARA, both died side by side this day whilst deployed on an operation to reassure the local population in the Nad ‘Ali District of Helmand Province Afghanistan in Feb 2011. Ready for anything 🇬🇧
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Happy 75th Birthday to his Majesty the King, our Colonel-In-Chief. 🇬🇧. @16AirAssltBCT .@RoyalFamily .#KingCharlesIII
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Congratulations to all who received the maroon beret yesterday. You follow in the many footsteps of the few. #Pegasus #Company #ParachuteRegiment #UtrinqueParatus 🆎🟥 🟦 🟩⬛️
Day 6️⃣. Beret parade 💪. Joe: 9/24 were successful .AR: 13/35 were successful. Congratulations to those who met the standard - “Every man an emperor” 🪂
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An outstanding weekend to remember the sacrifices made during OP MARKET GARDEN, 80 years ago. Thankyou to the people of Arnhem for welcoming the Airborne Brotherhood, as you do every year. Also, to the veterans and serving soldiers who made that special journey to jump and walk
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The Battle of Goose Green was fought on the 28/29 May 1982, between British and Argentine Forces, during the Falklands War. A 14 hour struggle waged by 2 PARA, pitted against various sub units of the Argentine Army and Air force over nearly featureless, wind-swept and boggy
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Over the coming days, the Airborne brotherhood will come together to remember the sacrifices made during OP MARKET GARDEN, 80 years on. The fighting was brutal and saw lightly armed Airborne troops going up against German armour. Always outnumbered but never vanquished. Ready
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Today 6.9.22, we Remember - Cpl Mark Wright GC - #3PARA 🟩 who lost his life at Kajaki Dam helping #Paras trapped in a minefield. 'showed supreme courage and outstanding leadership, was an inspiration to his men'. #WeWillRememberThem #UtrinqueParatus
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On the night of 11/12 June 1982, 3 PARA mounted an assault against a well dug in Argentine enemy. It would be one of the bloodiest battles of the conflict. Throughout the battle there were countless acts of bravery at all levels. The Victoria Cross was awarded to Sgt Ian Mckay
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Today we remember the 18 Paras who were killed at Warrenpoint 43 years ago today. This terrorist attack resulted in the British Army’s greatest loss of life in a single incident in Northern Ireland. #WeWillRememberThem @2PARA_HQ
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#Normandy79 🆎🇬🇧Honouring those who went before them. Watch the moment troops from @TheParachuteReg @16AirAssltBCT jumped into Normandy to mark the 79th Anniversary of #DDay. Find out more about the Normandy Landings 👉
Honouring those who went before them. Watch the moment troops from @TheParachuteReg jumped into Normandy to mark the 79th Anniversary of #DDay. Find out more about the Normandy Landings 👉
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On the night of the 27 August 1979 two roadside bombs planted by the IRA at Warrenpoint killed eighteen British soldiers. The ambush happened at Narrow Water near Warrenpoint in County Down. Six soldiers were killed in the first explosion when a bomb in a lorry was detonated by
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During the Battle of Goose Green on the Falklands 28/29 May 1982 Lieutenant Colonel Herbert (‘H’) Jones VC, OBE, Commanding Officer 2 PARA, was severely wounded in a solo charge against an Argentine position on Darwin Hill and subsequently died of his wounds when Darwin Hill was
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Cpl Bryan Budd VC, killed in action in Sangin DC, Afghanistan this day back in 2006. He was awarded the VC for two seperate actions during the tour. "Greather love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends".@16AirAssltBCT.@BritishArmy.#victoriacross
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The @RoyalAirForce mark the end of an era, as they said goodbye to the Hercules C-130, HRH The Princess Royal spoke with personnel on parade today to mark the aircraft's retirement after more than 50 years service.
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We said farewell to Sgt Dean John Andrew Walton @3PARA today, over 230 mourners, including his wife Shelby & daughter Stella, plus the @RedDevilsOnline were there to pay their respects. RIP Sgt Dean Walton 🟩
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Today we recall Helmand Province in 2013 and celebrate the valour and bravery of LCpl Joshua Leakey VC, 1 PARA, who is still serving in the Parachute Regiment. #UtrinqueParatus #VictoriaCross #ReadyForAnything @16AirAssltBCT @2PARA_HQ @3PARA @4PARAREG @BritishArmy
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D-Day 80th anniversary. We thank and remember all those brave souls who stepped into the breach on that day of days. Thousands paid the ultimate sacrifice and we are forever grateful. Ready for anything 🇬🇧.#Paras.#Normandy.#BritishSoldier.#DDay .@16AirAssltBCT .@BritishArmy
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It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Sgt Dean 'Waldo' Walton of 3 PARA. A highly talented paratrooper with a mass of operational experience with 3 PARA and spent several years with the Red Devils Parachute Display Team. @3PARA Our thoughts are with his family.
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Lest We Forget🌹- @3PARA @2PARA_HQ @4PARAREG @ITC_Catterick @16AirAssltBCT #FalklandsWar1982 🟦 🟩 🆎 #theparachuteregiment
At dawn on 12th June we remember those who fought overnight, 41yrs ago, in the battles of #MountLongdon #3Para #2Para #RAMC; #MountHarriet @RoyalMarines #42Commando #NP8901 @3Cdo_Bde ; #TwoSisters @45CdoGp . #FalklandIslands #Falklands @TheParachuteReg.#RoyalArtillery
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They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: .Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning.We will remember them. Ready for anything 🇬🇧🆎
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Nearly there Pte Doherty, very nearly there. Your brother (& his Reg brothers) will be proud when you pass off that square. See you in the Reg Joe #theparas #findyourplace.
A humbling moment .On the left 6 year old Finn Doherty holding a picture of his big brother Jeff Doherty who was killed fighting the Taliban in Afganistan 2008. On the right Pte Finn Doherty, aged 18 wearing his brothers maroon beret after completing P Company .@TheParachuteReg
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WO2 Colin “Tom” Beckett, CSM of C Coy 3 PARA killed in action on the 5 Feb 2011 in Southern Afghanistan. CSM Beckett was a highly respected member of our fine Regiment and will always be sorely missed. Our thoughts are with his family and friends. Every man an emperor . Ready
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C-130 - To mark the retirement of the Hercules from RAF service, we will see a flypast across the UK🇬🇧today. Take off @RAFBrizeNorton 1000, aircraft will be at Helles Bks @ITC_Catterick the home of Airborne Soldier Selection & Training at approx 1340.
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On 2nd April 1982 Argentina invaded the Falkland Islands, a British Territory in the South Atlantic, followed the next day by an assault on South Georgia. The defending Royal Marines detachment at both locations were taken prisoner after fierce firefights. The Royal Marines were
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18 years ago, 20th Aug 2006, Cpl Bryan Budd VC of A Company 3 PARA was killed in action in the Sangin district centre, Afghanistan. He was awarded the Victoria Cross for two seperate actions during that tour of duty. He was a phenomenal leader and inspiration to his soldiers.
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Corporal Bryan James Budd VC.Today we commemorate and remember the life and service of Corporal Bryan James Budd VC, who lost his life sixteen years ago in August 2006 in Afghanistan, aged 29. #WeWillRememberThem
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Whilst deployed in the Falkland Islands, B Company 3 PARA 🟩 finished an accumulated mileage challenge to raise money for @supportourparas A 55 - mile tab just took place from San Carlos to Port Stanley on the final leg. Donations pls to - Thank You🙏💪🆎
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We are very sad to hear that 13 PARA veteran Tom Schaffer has passed away after a short illness. Ardennes and Rhine crossing veteran, Tom was the National Standard bearer for many years and is immortalised as the veteran face of the PRA. Our sincere condoleneces to his family.🇬🇧
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Paratroopers from @16AirAssltBCT jumped out of the skies near Arnhem to commemerate the anniversary of the battle of Arnhem. The two days of commemorations concluded with an open-air service at Oosterbeek War Cemetery attended by Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal and the
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Last man out - Mission Accomplished. @16AirAssltBde and @1AirMobWing @RoyalAirForce Commanders thank each other for their forces’ combined efforts supporting, enabling and delivering Op PITTING. One Team.#AdUnumOmnes.#PerArduaAdAstra
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Merry Christmas🎄 .Spend whatever time you have focusing on your families, friends and yourself. Recharge so that you are ready for whatever 2021 brings. And feel free to switch off social media until the New Year.
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Tonight 40 years ago @3PARA attacked & secured Mount Longdon. They had marched across the island, advanced through darkness & fought hand to hand for hours against a determined enemy. Chaotic, brutal & costly. The qualities of the Paratrooper ensured victory. #UtrinqueParatus
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#Normandy79 Services of Remembrance were held today with troops from @16AirAssltBCT joining the veterans and families of the 7th Bn at Benouville and the larger ceremony at Ranville @CWGC #LestWeForget 🇬🇧🇨🇦🇺🇸🇫🇷🆎
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'Follow the black woollen hat' - #FalklandsWar1982 Memories of Colonel John Crosland during the battle for #GooseGreen in 1982, forty-one years ago today. @2PARA_HQ 🟦
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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
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Today at the Arnhem Oosterbeek war cemetery, soldiers from across the Airborne brotherhood and the Dutch locals gathered to remember the sacrifices made during the actions in and around Arnhem back in Sep 44. #Readyforanything.#Theparas.#Airborne.#Arnhem .#Holland.#paratroopers
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Congratulations to our seven new Platoon Commanders after passing P Company and being awarded their Parachute Regiment berets. They will now be dispatched to their respective Battalions to start their new careers in the Regiment. #readyforanything #UtrinqueParatus 🆎💪
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#normandy79 Troops from @16AirAssltBCT & #theparas flew early today from @RAFBrizeNorton to jump on to a DZ West of Sannerville. The flight, in a C-130, was to mark the 79th Anniversary of the 6th Airborne Division's Operation Tonga and Normandy Landings in 1944 (6th June).
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10th Anniversary of KAJAKI: . The True Story - Charity Screening.Kajaki Dam 2006 .A company of young British soldiers encounter an unexpected, terrifying enemy. A dried-out river bed, and under every step the possibility of an anti-personnel mine. A mine that could cost you your
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We will remember. Rest in Peace Bri Budd VC, leader of paratroopers.
On 20 August 2006 Corporal Bryan Budd, of @3PARA led his section in a manoeuvre against Taliban insurgents in Sangin. He and his men rushed the insurgents position in order to regain the initiative, and although injured, he continued to attack.
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Bruneval Platoon’s parade was taken by Lt Gen Giles Hill on his final duty in @BritishArmy .35 year career from Private in @4PARAREG to 3 Star General. #EveryManAnEmperor.#UtrinqueParatus
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The Class of 1982 - B Coy 3 Para, Mount Longdon veterans were hosted by @3PARA at Woodbridge for an outreach day for serving Paras to meet veterans; sharing experiences over a brew & a chance to try out some kit. Thanks to #23EngineerRegt for hosting them. @16AirAssltBCT
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This weekend, the Airborne brotherhood has come together to remember the sacrifices made during OP MARKET GARDEN. The fighting was brutal and saw lightly armed Airborne troops going up against German armour. Always outnumbered but never vanquished. #Readyforanything.#Theparas
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#FalklandsWar1982 We remember @3PARA 🟩 41 years ago as they marched towards Mount Longdon crossing the start line 'Free Kick', to attack ridges, 'Fly Half' & 'Full Back'. Led by their CO, Lt Col Hew Pike. Sgt Ian McKay would later receive a posthumous VC for his actions.🆎💪
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This week, we’re celebrating the lives of black Paratroopers who helped earn The Parachute Regiments reputation through their actions. Sgt Sidney Cornell was one of only a handful of black men that parachuted into Normandy 76 years ago.
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At the weekend @2PARA_HQ attended the opening of the ‘Lance Corporal Nicky Mason Way’ in Thurrock. Family and friends gathered to remember an exceptional Paratrooper who lost his life fighting in Afghanistan. #UtrinqueParatus.#EveryManAnEmperor
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Wishing our King and Colonel in Chief a full and speedy recovery. 🇬🇧.#RoyalFamily .#KingCharles.
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You must watch this documentary if you want to understand what it takes & costs to fight, lead & win. Uncompromising, brutally honest accounts from members of @2PARA_HQ of their experiences in the Falklands War. #EveryManAnEmperor .#Classof82 .
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Sixteen years ago we remember Musa Qala - During 6 month tour @3PARA BG fought 500+ ‘contacts’, brigade fired 13,000 rounds of artillery, mortar & half million rounds of small arms ammo. There was no more than a few minutes between enemy attacks. #UtrinqueParatus #HerrickIV💪🆎
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Please spare a thought for our @USMC, @USNavy & @USArmy Brothers & Sisters killed and wounded in Kabul while working with @2PARA_HQ & @3PARA.Our deepest sympathies are with their families & friends. #NoGreaterLove .#WeWillRemember .#AdUnumOmnes .
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Every Man an Emperor.
August 20th, 2006. Belfast born, Corporal Bryan James Budd VC, aged 29, who lived in Ripon, and of the 3rd Battalion The Parachute Regiment, was killed in a firefight with Taliban forces in Sangin, Helmand Province, Afghanistan . Lest we Forget this brave man who gave his all 🇬🇧
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‘We few, we happy few, we band of brothers…. ’. Come on England 🏴we are all behind you 🇬🇧 .#AdUnumOmnes . #ThreeLions .@England @EnglandFootball
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Put your feet up and enjoy the Bank Holiday. We’ve got your back. #FirstIn.#UtrinqueParatus . Superb @16AirAssltBCT images by Cpl Danny Houghton - take a look ⬇️.
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#OTD @2PARA_HQ fought and defeated an Argentine force over twice their size at Goose Green. The battle was costly but set the tone for the British Land Campaign to recapture the Falklands. A remarkable feat of arms. #UtrinqueParatus.
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20 years operations in Afghanistan ended last night. Paratroopers fought alongside the best Afghan soldiers for over 10 years of the campaign. Many of us owe our lives to them. Please consider supporting them as they start new lives in the UK. #AdUnumOmnes
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Welcome to the Airborne Brotherhood. 853 Tamera Platoon have earned the Maroon Beret and will now go on to jump from the skies and earn there British Parachute Wings. 22 soldiers passed out from @ITC_Catterick on Friday and will join 2 and 3 PARA. Thank you to all the veterans,
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The head of the @BritishArmy CGS has joined the Paras in jumping into Arnhem for the 80th anniversary 🆎️🇬🇧.@BritishArmy .@16AirAssltBCT .@Army_Leadership .@RMASandhurst .@IBSBrecon .@3PARA .@DefenceHQ .@ForcesNews .@Arnhem44Fellow .#Paras.#CGS.#Arnhem80
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This 95-year-old will parachute on to the beaches of Normandy next week - 75 years after he first jumped. He talks to @jonsnowC4 about some of his friends who went with him and were not so lucky:.
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A letter regarding Afghanistan from the the Colonel Commandant to the Regimental Family: serving, veteran, their families and next of kin. #UtinqueParatus
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33 men of 832 Breville Platoon passed off the square at @Para_Training today to join their Battalions @2PARA_HQ & @3PARA under the watchful eye of the new CO @4PARAREG Lt Col Robert Mackay 🟦 🟩⬛️🆎
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Some photos of our legendary veteran Jock Hutton who sadly passed away yesterday aged 96. RIP Jock
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The unveiling of the Sgt Ian McKay VC memorial stone by the Mayor and Mayoress of Barnsley. Present were the CO, RSM, Padre and Colour Party aswel as Ian's brother-in-law John and local members of the Barnsley PRA. #WeWillRememberThem .#readyforanything.#paras.@16AirAssltBCT
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78th Anniversary of Operation Market Garden #Arnhem was held in the Netherlands during the weekend of 17th - 18th September 2022. The sacrifices of the 1st Airborne Division and Allied Forces were marked in a series of Acts or Remembrance. @2PARA_HQ @16AirAssltBCT @3PARA 🆎
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Late night, early morning - The Paras joined over 4,000 marching troops during final night rehearsals in empty central London streets earlier today. Before stepping off, there was time for a coffee in the underground car park. 🟥 🟦 🟩⬛️#Coronation 👑🆎 #theparas
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From Major General Ollie Kingsbury OBE, Colonel Commandant PARA:. “Being appointed by the Colonel in Chief as your new Colonel Commandant is the honour of my life. I could not be more proud of our Regiment: always a safe haven to return to, and constant source of inspiration.
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Paratroopers from B Coy 3 PARA live firing on SENTA, Wales. #Paras.#Paratroopers.#Machinegun .#GPMG.@BritishArmy .@16AirAssltBCT
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Our thoughts and sympathies are with the incredible @USMC and their families. #SemperFidelis.
We can confirm at this time 10 Marines were killed in the line of duty at Hamid Karzai International Airport. Additionally, several more were wounded and are being cared for at this time. We mourn the loss of these Marines and pray for their families.
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#OTD Sgt Michael Willetts died protecting civilians when the IRA bombed a police station attempting to murder civilians & members of the security forces alike. He was awarded the George Cross. #EveryManAnEmperor.
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Date for Diary - Thursday 22nd June - Freedom of the City of Colchester @16AirAssltBCT #theparachuteregiment we look forward to seeing you there. #ArmedForcesDay23
On Thursday 22 June 16 Air Assault Brigade will exercise its Freedom of #Colchester to mark #ArmedForcesDay, the nation’s chance to show its support to the military. The freedom was last exercised in 2011 and it will be the first time since @yourcolchester was given city status.
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Hugo Lister, OC #2PARA Machine Guns during the Falkland Islands Campaign, sharing his experiences with the next generation. He passed on critical lessons learned in ammunition management, maintenance of morale and fire support control measures. #Readyforanything 🇬🇧🆎️.#PARAs
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A message to all returning Paratroopers from Op PITTING from the Colonel Commandant Major General Andy Harrison DSO MBE:.#EveryManAnEmperor
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Fitness wins! Members of the Regiment tackle the highest peak in South Wales, the Pen y Fan. British Paratroopers are famed the world over for their ability to overcome even the most arduous of physical challenges. #Readyforanything.@16AirAssltBCT .#FitnessMotivation .#Paras
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A Paratrooper from @3PARA showcased the next generation of light anti-tank weapon (NLAW) during EX SWIFT RESPONSE. @16AirAssltBCT, the British Army's Global Response Force, is leading a force of more than 2,300 soldier, sailors and aviators from four countries working together in
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Parachute Regiment snipers deployed on Ex Swift Response where they provided direct precision fires for a company attack. These snipers are the only soldiers in the British Army able to use parachuting as a means of insertion to engage an enemy HVT (High Value Target) 💪
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Final Infantry Rehearsals at @RMASandhurst today for @2PARA_HQ @3PARA @4PARAREG and other INF Regiments, @ArmyInfantryHQ to be fair, everyone involved is looking forward to Saturday which will be an amazing event. #TheParas #MenApart #CoronationWeekend #UtrinqueParatus 👑🆎
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Congratulations to the following Parachute Regiment soldiers and Officers on receiving top student and distinction awards on SCBC and PCD at IBS Brecon. SCBC.Top student/Distinction- LCpl Dalton .Distinction - LCpl Devall.Distinction - LCpl Tyrell. PCD.Top student - 2Lt Keeling
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Today we remember the 18 @TheParachuteReg + Queen’s Own Hilghlander @4SCOTS_Main soldiers + officers murdered in 1979 by the IRA in Warrenpoint NI. Our thoughts will always remain with their comrades, families and friends. #EveryManAnEmperor .
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