Hello, this still comes from a film made shortly after the war by the Royal Air Force Film production Unit. Many will know it: Operation Varsity,...
Always remember, never forget, Jim. D Company 2nd (Airborne) Battalion The South Staffordshire Regiment
Hi, I'm hoping someone may be an expert on the equipment used by airborne soldiers. After looking at a photograph on Paradata, of the 22nd...
Hi, I wonder if anyone can help? I've recently come across a photo of the officers of 2nd Battalion, Parachute Regiment, which was taken at the...
"Red Devils: The Trailblazers of the Parachute Regiment in World War Two" by Mark Urban [MEDIA] Regards ...
Hi, Stick your favourite Airborne art pictures in this thread. Say what you like or nothing at all. I'll start off with a few and may add more...
Carl Rymen's latest book, "Under Hill's Wings", (Part 2) on the 4th and 8th Parachute Battalions is now available for purchase. [ATTACH]...
Seeking information on war artist Albert Richards' D-Day parachute drop I came across this short video. Quite well done and an interesting idea,...
Hi, I have just bought some wartime Negatives of the flight over from the UK on there way to the drop zones in Holland. The images were sent to...
I am looking to gather some data on the structure and equipment of the Parachute engineer squadrons that served alongside the airborne forces. I...
Citation for the Military Medal (British) First Sergeant Asa Christopher Ricks, 18103154, A Company, 507th Parachute Infantry, 82nd Airborne...
Hi guys. Can any uniform experts advise me if Officers, and particular Airborne Officers, wore ties with their Battle Dress? I can find pictures...
Hello, This is a gt uncle, whom I knew little about. He was a Joseph Harold Grant - known as 'Harry' and born in 1914. From this photo I can see...
Within the CWGC archives there are the personal effects of an unknown soldier. Two gold signet rings inscribed R.W. (one inscribed Joan 1944), one...
Hello all. Does anyone know where I could view this book by RA (Tony) Leake. It was written in 1994 according to the IWM. Many thanks. THE...
Could anyone kindly advise on what personal equipment/kit an airborne officer (parachutist not airlanding) would carry on his person. I am...
Hi I found a pic online of what pertains to be 7 Platoon of A Company of 6 Para Btn in Greece in 1944. Question is, if there are three platoons...
A short article, which is perhaps too contemporary and from a private website (not official British Army) on leadership. From the opening:This...
Dear folks, If this has appeared/been linked to before on the forum, apologies. Found under the IWM Collections innocuous title of "Footage For...
How come each time the boxes come out of the loft there's more stuff left downstairs than goes back up?
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