The Association for serving and retired members of The Parachute Regiment and Airborne Forces
Theresa May demands full investigation into IRA for unsolved murders during the Troubles
Theresa May has demanded police investigate fully the IRA for unsolved murders during the Troubles amid growing concern that British soldiers are being “persecuted”.
Mrs May’s …
The first game of the Arnhem Cup was played at Colchester yesterday between 2 & 3 PARA, with 3 PARA winning the evenly contested game 36-30.
The aim is for this is to
In June 2017, The London Taxi Benevolent Association for War Disabled will be taking 150 World War Two veterans in 90 London Taxis on a five day visit to Normandy.
The charity is inviting Associations and Charities, who may have …
The Parachute Regiment v Latchford Albion
Parachute Regiment Rugby League gets their 2017 season off to a BANG! Please spread the word and get along to Warrington on Friday 17th Feb to support the blokes! You’ll be VERY warmly welcomed …
Dear ex Junior Soldier from JIB,
The Junior Infantry Battalion (JIB), Sir John Moore Barracks, Shorncliffe, Kent opened in September 1967. We have been asked to see if there is an appetite for a reunion in September 2017. 50 years …
4 PARA will soon be starting PARAFIT at the following locations during weekday evenings: Leeds, St Helens and Newcastle along with the existing Glasgow and Edinburgh locations. In tandem with PARAFIT they will be providing information about nutrition and healthy …
Have a look and see 4 PARAs latest recruits being put through their paces ….
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Pegasus has taken pride of place on the tail of an RAF A400M Atlas transport aircraft. The tail art celebrates the proud history and operational partnership between Airborne Forces and the RAF’s transport aircraft, as we work together on
Paratroopers have been practising their air assault skills and helping to develop the next generation of RAF helicopter pilots.
16 Air Assault Brigade troops are training with Chinook helicopters from the RAF’s 28 Squadron, which trains pilots in tactical
LCpl Connor Vian of the 3rd Battalion, The Parachute Regiment is to compete in his 2nd professional fight on Friday 3rd March, The Halls, Norwich.
In his debut fight on 2 December 2016, after turning professional in October 2016, he
Former soldier Mr Philip Hulme is in the process of writing a screenplay which covers the EOKA Insurgency, Cyprus 1954-1958. He is keen to talk to any member of The Parachute Regiment and Airborne Forces who was involved and willing …
The politician behind the proposed ‘Walter Mitty’ law tells Soldier about his mission to criminalise military pretenders . Click on the link below to see the full article ….
PARATROOPERS past and present were given a tour of a restored Second World War plane which holds a special place in the hearts of all airborne forces. Back in September our Eltham & Chislehurst branch visited Merville Bks, Colchester and …
It has been another great year for the Red Devils. Check out their 2016 video.
The Parachute Regiment Freefall Team ‘The Red Devils’ is the official parachute display team of both The Parachute Regiment (The Paras) and the British …
Huge well done to Scott Meenagh who has just qualified for the PARA Olympics in Nordic skiing!
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Congratulations to the following Retired and Serving members of the Parachute Regiment who have been named in the ‘New Year’s Honours List’.
OBE (Civil)
Maxwell Pearse GANDELL, Senior Overseas Security Adviser, Estates and Security Directorate, Foreign and Commonwealth Office. For …
The PRA’s new website is now online. Find links to Regional Areas and full details of each PRA branch, information on forthcoming events and commemorations.
This site is for all Veterans of The Parachute Regiment and Airborne Forces as well …
