In September 2019, the Friends of the Tenth will unveil the 10th Battalion’s commemorative sculpture close to their wartime base in Somerby, Leicestershire. If you are an Arnhem veteran, they would be delighted if you would honour them …
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Pegasus Network Lunch – Thursday 15th November 2018
The speaker at our lunch this Thursday is Martin Hewitt, an ex Para officer who had to leave the Army due to injuries received in Afghanistan. He went on to found the Adaptive Grand Slam (www.adaptivegrandslam.com).
Martin will …
THE PARACHUTE REGIMENT RESPONSE TO THE NIO
Dear All,
In the full version of The Parachute Regimental Association letter (attached) to the Northern Ireland Office (NIO) is a key paragraph (see below) which puts into context the contribution of The Parachute Regiment during the Northern Ireland
MONTHLY NEWSLETTER – OCTOBER 2018
Please see below the latest Association Newsletter. This is produced at the beginning of every month to keep you up to date with various topics, news and events from across the Regiment. If you would like to submit anything for
Welfare Process
The Regimental Welfare team at RHQ PARA is here to assist any member of the Parachute Regiment or Airborne Forces in need. The process is designed to ensure transparency and provide an audit trail for any assistance given, which is …
Friend of The Parachute Regiment and Airborne Forces Museum
Many of you will be aware of ParaData – the digital archive of The Parachute Regiment and Airborne Forces run by the Regimental Museum. The archive has grown significantly since it was launched 10 years ago thanks to the hard …
Escape from Arnhem
When the order came to leave Arnhem, SSgt Laurie Weeden of the Glider Pilot Regiment and two others headed to the river Rhine. They had been told there were boats to take them across but could not find them. They …
“You’re just artillery with wings”
I’d like to thank Bob Hilton for this excellent article he published on Para Data.
As Airborne Forces during the War of 1939-1945 grew from raiding parties to battalions, to brigades, and to divisions, the problem of adequate artillery …
Raffle … 3 Para painting taken in Helmand Province
I am raffling off the following painting I have done based on 3 Para in Helmand Province 2006.
I am donating 80% to my local PRA Branch in Tameside …
Thank you Ant Holder
Contact me via Facebook …
Permission …
Ex Forces Action Network (EFAN)
The next Veterans Garage event, organised by the Ex Forces Action Network (EFAN) will be held on Wednesday 3 October 2018.
Location: Terminal Building, City Airport and Heliport, Liverpool Road, Eccles, Manchester, M30 7SA.
Please note: The event is held …