a member of 4 para on a training exercise in Devon

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The Parachute regiment, or the Paras, were formed during world war 2. designed as shock troops,paras were dropped behind german front lines to capture key positions then hold them untill the rest of the invasion force link up with them. The modern day Parachute Regiment provide infantry to Britain's air mobile rapid deployment force, 16 air Assault Brigade and specialised infantry support to british special forces.

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Size: 2260px × 3324px
Location: exmor Devon UK
Photo credit: © andrew chittock / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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