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Official page of the 3rd Battalion @TheParachuteReg, an #airborne infantry battalion within the @BritishArmy’s @16AirAssltBde.

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Radfan - A concerted operation involving 3 PARA, 45 Commando and Federal troops to capture the Dhanaba Basin, a Radfan tribal stronghold, began in April 1964.

3 PARA lost two killed and several wounded clearing the fort and village buildings at El Naquil.

Radfan - A concerted operation involving 3 PARA, 45 Commando and Federal troops to capture the Dhanaba Basin, a Radfan tribal stronghold, began in April 1964. 3 PARA lost two killed and several wounded clearing the fort and village buildings at El Naquil. #Readyforanything
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Mortar Platoon working alongside their American counterpart, the All American Division. They have been live firing using both the 81mm and 120mm mortar, supporting the Rifle Companies on EX DEVIL STRIKE.

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The new Colchester The Parachute Regimental Association is up and running. Great to see the old and new generations of Paratroopers gathered together.

If you reside in Colchester the PRA will be open the first Friday of each month, 1800 doors open, meeting at 1900.

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The new Colchester @PRA_Airborne is up and running. Great to see the old and new generations of Paratroopers gathered together. If you reside in Colchester the PRA will be open the first Friday of each month, 1800 doors open, meeting at 1900. #Readyforanything @2PARA_HQ @3PARA
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The PARAs are recruiting now! The Parachute Regiment offers more than a career - its an adventure. Ready to soar to new heights? Follow the link below and take the leap into an extraordinary future. Become part of something bigger - become a .
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will be competing in the Army Supercup final on Sun 10 Sep 23 against .

Please click the link below to recieve free tickets!




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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'
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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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Farewell to the C130. A key element to Airborne manoevre and Operations.

The will be replaced by the .

This new aircraft will enhance our current capability, with increased range and capacity. (See right photo)

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Farewell to the C130. A key element to Airborne manoevre and Operations. The #C130 will be replaced by the #A400. This new aircraft will enhance our current capability, with increased range and capacity. (See right photo) Ready for anything 🟩
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Troops from 16 Air Assault Brigade Combat Team & flew early today from RAF Brize Norton 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).

#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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We Remember all those involved in in particular, the 6th Airborne Division🆎who took part in Operation Tonga a few hours before the D-Day beach landings.

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
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