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26 days

Unleash your potential. Join now 🇬🇧 @16AirAssltBCT @ITC_Catterick @supportourparas @BritishArmy @ArmyInfantryHQ @IBSBrecon @3PARA @RedDevilsOnline @Para_Training @ThePARAS10 #Paratrooper #Airborne #Soldier

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TheParachuteRegiment

@TheParachuteReg

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Wishing Her Royal Highness The Princess of Wales a speedy recovery. Our thoughts and prayers are with the #Royalfamily . @RoyalFamily 🇬🇧

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@TheParachuteReg

3 years

#AdUnumOmnes

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TheParachuteRegiment

@TheParachuteReg

11 months

Remembering the #FalklandsWar1982 #GooseGreen @2PARA_HQ @VeteransFdn 🟦🆎 This incredible feat of arms shown by 2nd Battalion #ParachuteRegiment will not be forgotten. Lest we Forget.

Veterans’ Foundation

@VeteransFdn

11 months

Remembering the Falklands… May 28th, 1982. The Battle of Goose Green Lest we forget 🌺

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TheParachuteRegiment

@TheParachuteReg

11 months

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

Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧

@DefenceHQ

11 months

156,000 ground troops 14,000 air force sorties 7,000 naval vessels The Normany Landings, 79 years ago today, was the largest seaborne invasion in history and marked the beginning of the liberation of western Europe from Nazi occupation.

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TheParachuteRegiment

@TheParachuteReg

4 years

The next generation. RSM Lamont hands his son a well earned maroon beret after passing P Coy with 815 Platoon. #everymananemperor

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TheParachuteRegiment

@TheParachuteReg

2 years

They shall not grow old as we that are left grow old: Age shall not wearer them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them.

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TheParachuteRegiment

@TheParachuteReg

6 months

Happy 75th Birthday to his Majesty the King, our Colonel-In-Chief. 🇬🇧 @16AirAssltBCT @RoyalFamily #KingCharlesIII

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TheParachuteRegiment

@TheParachuteReg

11 months

Congratulations to all who received the maroon beret yesterday. You follow in the many footsteps of the few. #Pegasus #Company #ParachuteRegiment #UtrinqueParatus 🆎🟥 🟦 🟩⬛️

Pegasus Company

@Pegasus_Coy

11 months

Day 6️⃣ Beret parade 💪 Joe: 9/24 were successful AR: 13/35 were successful Congratulations to those who met the standard - “Every man an emperor” 🪂

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TheParachuteRegiment

@TheParachuteReg

3 years

#UtrinqueParatus #OpPITTING

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TheParachuteRegiment

@TheParachuteReg

2 years

Today 6.9.22, we Remember - Cpl Mark Wright GC - #3PARA 🟩 who lost his life at Kajaki Dam helping #Paras trapped in a minefield....'showed supreme courage and outstanding leadership, was an inspiration to his men'.. #WeWillRememberThem #UtrinqueParatus

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TheParachuteRegiment

@TheParachuteReg

2 years

Today we remember the 18 Paras who were killed at Warrenpoint 43 years ago today. This terrorist attack resulted in the British Army’s greatest loss of life in a single incident in Northern Ireland. #WeWillRememberThem @2PARA_HQ

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TheParachuteRegiment

@TheParachuteReg

11 months

#Normandy79 🆎🇬🇧Honouring those who went before them. Watch the moment troops from @TheParachuteReg @16AirAssltBCT jumped into Normandy to mark the 79th Anniversary of #DDay . Find out more about the Normandy Landings 👉

D-Day: All you need to know about 1944's Normandy Landings

6 June 1944 marked the beginning of the end of the Second World War in Europe.

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Forces News

@ForcesNews

11 months

Honouring those who went before them. Watch the moment troops from @TheParachuteReg jumped into Normandy to mark the 79th Anniversary of #DDay . Find out more about the Normandy Landings 👉

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TheParachuteRegiment

@TheParachuteReg

3 years

Always ready for those in need of help. #AdUnumOmnes

Alistair Bunkall

@AliBunkallSKY

3 years

First wave of Paras en route to Kabul @16AirAssltBde

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TheParachuteRegiment

@TheParachuteReg

8 months

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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TheParachuteRegiment

@TheParachuteReg

11 months

The @RoyalAirForce mark the end of an era, as they said goodbye to the Hercules C-130, HRH The Princess Royal spoke with personnel on parade today to mark the aircraft's retirement after more than 50 years service.

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TheParachuteRegiment

@TheParachuteReg

1 year

We said farewell to Sgt Dean John Andrew Walton @3PARA today, over 230 mourners, including his wife Shelby & daughter Stella, plus the @RedDevilsOnline were there to pay their respects. RIP Sgt Dean Walton 🟩

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TheParachuteRegiment

@TheParachuteReg

2 years

Today we recall Helmand Province in 2013 and celebrate the valour and bravery of LCpl Joshua Leakey VC, 1 PARA, who is still serving in the Parachute Regiment. #UtrinqueParatus #VictoriaCross #ReadyForAnything @16AirAssltBCT @2PARA_HQ @3PARA @4PARAREG @BritishArmy

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TheParachuteRegiment

@TheParachuteReg

2 years

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Sgt Dean 'Waldo' Walton of 3 PARA. A highly talented paratrooper with a mass of operational experience with 3 PARA and spent several years with the Red Devils Parachute Display Team. @3PARA Our thoughts are with his family.

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TheParachuteRegiment

@TheParachuteReg

11 months

Lest We Forget🌹- @3PARA @2PARA_HQ @4PARAREG @ITC_Catterick @16AirAssltBCT #FalklandsWar1982 🟦 🟩 🆎 #theparachuteregiment

FalklandsinUK

@FalklandsinUK

11 months

At dawn on 12th June we remember those who fought overnight, 41yrs ago, in the battles of #MountLongdon #3Para #2Para #RAMC ; #MountHarriet @RoyalMarines #42Commando #NP8901 @3Cdo_Bde ; #TwoSisters @45CdoGp . #FalklandIslands #Falklands @TheParachuteReg #RoyalArtillery

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TheParachuteRegiment

@TheParachuteReg

4 years

Nearly there Pte Doherty, very nearly there. Your brother (& his Reg brothers) will be proud when you pass off that square. See you in the Reg Joe #theparas #findyourplace

Fighting Minds

@MindsFighting

4 years

A humbling moment On the left 6 year old Finn Doherty holding a picture of his big brother Jeff Doherty who was killed fighting the Taliban in Afganistan 2008. On the right Pte Finn Doherty, aged 18 wearing his brothers maroon beret after completing P Company @TheParachuteReg

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TheParachuteRegiment

@TheParachuteReg

11 months

C-130 - To mark the retirement of the Hercules from RAF service, we will see a flypast across the UK🇬🇧today. Take off @RAFBrizeNorton 1000, aircraft will be at Helles Bks @ITC_Catterick the home of Airborne Soldier Selection & Training at approx 1340.

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@TheParachuteReg

3 years

‘…A force for good and for all seasons…’ #UtrinqueParatus #AdUnumOmnes @16AirAssltBde @BritishArmy

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TheParachuteRegiment

@TheParachuteReg

2 years

Corporal Bryan James Budd VC Today we commemorate and remember the life and service of Corporal Bryan James Budd VC, who lost his life sixteen years ago in August 2006 in Afghanistan, aged 29. #WeWillRememberThem

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TheParachuteRegiment

@TheParachuteReg

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We are very sad to hear that 13 PARA veteran Tom Schaffer has passed away after a short illness. Ardennes and Rhine crossing veteran, Tom was the National Standard bearer for many years and is immortalised as the veteran face of the PRA. Our sincere condoleneces to his family.🇬🇧

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TheParachuteRegiment

@TheParachuteReg

11 months

Whilst deployed in the Falkland Islands, B Company 3 PARA 🟩 finished an accumulated mileage challenge to raise money for @supportourparas A 55 - mile tab just took place from San Carlos to Port Stanley on the final leg. Donations pls to - Thank You🙏💪🆎

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TheParachuteRegiment

@TheParachuteReg

3 years

Last man out - Mission Accomplished. @16AirAssltBde and @1AirMobWing @RoyalAirForce Commanders thank each other for their forces’ combined efforts supporting, enabling and delivering Op PITTING. One Team #AdUnumOmnes #PerArduaAdAstra

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@TheParachuteReg

3 years

#UtrinqueParatus #OpPITTING

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@TheParachuteReg

3 years

Merry Christmas🎄 Spend whatever time you have focusing on your families, friends and yourself. Recharge so that you are ready for whatever 2021 brings. And feel free to switch off social media until the New Year.....

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TheParachuteRegiment

@TheParachuteReg

2 years

Tonight 40 years ago @3PARA attacked & secured Mount Longdon. They had marched across the island, advanced through darkness & fought hand to hand for hours against a determined enemy. Chaotic, brutal & costly. The qualities of the Paratrooper ensured victory. #UtrinqueParatus

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@TheParachuteReg

11 months

#Normandy79 Services of Remembrance were held today with troops from @16AirAssltBCT joining the veterans and families of the 7th Bn at Benouville and the larger ceremony at Ranville @CWGC #LestWeForget 🇬🇧🇨🇦🇺🇸🇫🇷🆎

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TheParachuteRegiment

@TheParachuteReg

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'Follow the black woollen hat' - #FalklandsWar1982 Memories of Colonel John Crosland during the battle for #GooseGreen in 1982, forty-one years ago today. @2PARA_HQ 🟦

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TheParachuteRegiment

@TheParachuteReg

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Today at the Arnhem Oosterbeek war cemetery, soldiers from across the Airborne brotherhood and the Dutch locals gathered to remember the sacrifices made during the actions in and around Arnhem back in Sep 44. #Readyforanything #Theparas #Airborne #Arnhem #Holland #paratroopers

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@TheParachuteReg

3 years

#AdUnumOmnes

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TheParachuteRegiment

@TheParachuteReg

1 year

Congratulations to our seven new Platoon Commanders after passing P Company and being awarded their Parachute Regiment berets. They will now be dispatched to their respective Battalions to start their new careers in the Regiment. #readyforanything #UtrinqueParatus 🆎💪

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TheParachuteRegiment

@TheParachuteReg

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#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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TheParachuteRegiment

@TheParachuteReg

4 years

We will remember. Rest in Peace Bri Budd VC, leader of paratroopers.

3 PARA

@3PARA

4 years

On 20 August 2006 Corporal Bryan Budd, of @3PARA led his section in a manoeuvre against Taliban insurgents in Sangin. He and his men rushed the insurgents position in order to regain the initiative, and although injured, he continued to attack.

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TheParachuteRegiment

@TheParachuteReg

3 years

We will remember them.

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@TheParachuteReg

2 years

Bruneval Platoon’s parade was taken by Lt Gen Giles Hill on his final duty in @BritishArmy 35 year career from Private in @4PARAREG to 3 Star General. #EveryManAnEmperor #UtrinqueParatus

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@TheParachuteReg

2 years

The Class of 1982 - B Coy 3 Para, Mount Longdon veterans were hosted by @3PARA at Woodbridge for an outreach day for serving Paras to meet veterans; sharing experiences over a brew & a chance to try out some kit. Thanks to #23EngineerRegt for hosting them. @16AirAssltBCT

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TheParachuteRegiment

@TheParachuteReg

8 months

This weekend, the Airborne brotherhood has come together to remember the sacrifices made during OP MARKET GARDEN. The fighting was brutal and saw lightly armed Airborne troops going up against German armour. Always outnumbered but never vanquished. #Readyforanything #Theparas

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TheParachuteRegiment

@TheParachuteReg

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#FalklandsWar1982 We remember @3PARA 🟩 41 years ago as they marched towards Mount Longdon crossing the start line 'Free Kick', to attack ridges, 'Fly Half' & 'Full Back'. Led by their CO, Lt Col Hew Pike. Sgt Ian McKay would later receive a posthumous VC for his actions.🆎💪

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TheParachuteRegiment

@TheParachuteReg

4 years

This week, we’re celebrating the lives of black Paratroopers who helped earn The Parachute Regiments reputation through their actions. Sgt Sidney Cornell was one of only a handful of black men that parachuted into Normandy 76 years ago.

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TheParachuteRegiment

@TheParachuteReg

2 years

At the weekend @2PARA_HQ attended the opening of the ‘Lance Corporal Nicky Mason Way’ in Thurrock. Family and friends gathered to remember an exceptional Paratrooper who lost his life fighting in Afghanistan. #UtrinqueParatus #EveryManAnEmperor

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TheParachuteRegiment

@TheParachuteReg

2 years

@BeattieDoug 100% agreed. Totally unacceptable and disrespectful behaviour.

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TheParachuteRegiment

@TheParachuteReg

3 months

Wishing our King and Colonel in Chief a full and speedy recovery. 🇬🇧 #RoyalFamily #KingCharles

The Royal Family

@RoyalFamily

3 months

A statement from Buckingham Palace: 📷 Samir Hussein

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TheParachuteRegiment

@TheParachuteReg

2 years

You must watch this documentary if you want to understand what it takes & costs to fight, lead & win. Uncompromising, brutally honest accounts from members of @2PARA_HQ of their experiences in the Falklands War. #EveryManAnEmperor #Classof82

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TheParachuteRegiment

@TheParachuteReg

2 years

Sixteen years ago we remember Musa Qala - During 6 month tour @3PARA BG fought 500+ ‘contacts’, brigade fired 13,000 rounds of artillery, mortar & half million rounds of small arms ammo. There was no more than a few minutes between enemy attacks. #UtrinqueParatus #HerrickIV 💪🆎

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TheParachuteRegiment

@TheParachuteReg

3 years

Please spare a thought for our @USMC , @USNavy & @USArmy Brothers & Sisters killed and wounded in Kabul while working with @2PARA_HQ & @3PARA Our deepest sympathies are with their families & friends. #NoGreaterLove #WeWillRemember #AdUnumOmnes

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@TheParachuteReg

3 years

Every Man an Emperor

KeyserSosse

@KeyserSosse

3 years

August 20th, 2006 Belfast born, Corporal Bryan James Budd VC, aged 29, who lived in Ripon, and of the 3rd Battalion The Parachute Regiment, was killed in a firefight with Taliban forces in Sangin, Helmand Province, Afghanistan Lest we Forget this brave man who gave his all 🇬🇧

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TheParachuteRegiment

@TheParachuteReg

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‘We few, we happy few, we band of brothers…..’ Come on England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿we are all behind you 🇬🇧 #AdUnumOmnes #ThreeLions @England @EnglandFootball

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TheParachuteRegiment

@TheParachuteReg

2 years

Put your feet up and enjoy the Bank Holiday. We’ve got your back. #FirstIn #UtrinqueParatus Superb @16AirAssltBCT images by Cpl Danny Houghton - take a look ⬇️

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TheParachuteRegiment

@TheParachuteReg

3 years

20 years operations in Afghanistan ended last night. Paratroopers fought alongside the best Afghan soldiers for over 10 years of the campaign. Many of us owe our lives to them. Please consider supporting them as they start new lives in the UK. #AdUnumOmnes

Support Our Afghans

Our purpose is to provide life-long financial support to elite Afghan soldiers and their families to evacuate, settle and thrive in the UK.

www.crowdfunder.co.uk

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TheParachuteRegiment

@TheParachuteReg

2 years

#OTD @2PARA_HQ fought and defeated an Argentine force over twice their size at Goose Green. The battle was costly but set the tone for the British Land Campaign to recapture the Falklands. A remarkable feat of arms. #UtrinqueParatus

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@TheParachuteReg

3 years

A letter regarding Afghanistan from the the Colonel Commandant to the Regimental Family: serving, veteran, their families and next of kin. #UtinqueParatus

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@TheParachuteReg

5 years

Once a paratrooper, always a paratrooper. What a legend. #legacy #wewillremember #normandy75

Lizzy Amanpour

@LizzyAman

5 years

This 95-year-old will parachute on to the beaches of Normandy next week - 75 years after he first jumped. He talks to @jonsnowC4 about some of his friends who went with him and were not so lucky:

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@TheParachuteReg

1 year

33 men of 832 Breville Platoon passed off the square at @Para_Training today to join their Battalions @2PARA_HQ & @3PARA under the watchful eye of the new CO @4PARAREG Lt Col Robert Mackay 🟦 🟩⬛️🆎

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TheParachuteRegiment

@TheParachuteReg

4 years

Some photos of our legendary veteran Jock Hutton who sadly passed away yesterday aged 96. RIP Jock

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@TheParachuteReg

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The unveiling of the Sgt Ian McKay VC memorial stone by the Mayor and Mayoress of Barnsley. Present were the CO, RSM, Padre and Colour Party aswel as Ian's brother-in-law John and local members of the Barnsley PRA. #WeWillRememberThem #readyforanything #paras @16AirAssltBCT

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@TheParachuteReg

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Late night, early morning - The Paras joined over 4,000 marching troops during final night rehearsals in empty central London streets earlier today. Before stepping off, there was time for a coffee in the underground car park. 🟥 🟦 🟩⬛️ #Coronation 👑🆎 #theparas

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@TheParachuteReg

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78th Anniversary of Operation Market Garden #Arnhem was held in the Netherlands during the weekend of 17th - 18th September 2022. The sacrifices of the 1st Airborne Division and Allied Forces were marked in a series of Acts or Remembrance. @2PARA_HQ @16AirAssltBCT @3PARA 🆎

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@TheParachuteReg

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#GPMG For nearly 60 years, the versatile General Purpose Machine Gun has been the go-to weapon of choice for the British military and it is still in service to this day. It was brought in after WW2 to replace the Vickers HMG and the Bren LMG. #gimpy #jimpy

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@TheParachuteReg

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Date for Diary - Thursday 22nd June - Freedom of the City of Colchester @16AirAssltBCT #theparachuteregiment we look forward to seeing you there. #ArmedForcesDay23

16 Air Assault Brigade Combat Team

@16AirAssltBCT

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On Thursday 22 June 16 Air Assault Brigade will exercise its Freedom of #Colchester to mark #ArmedForcesDay , the nation’s chance to show its support to the military. The freedom was last exercised in 2011 and it will be the first time since @yourcolchester was given city status.

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@TheParachuteReg

3 years

Our thoughts and sympathies are with the incredible @USMC and their families. #SemperFidelis

U.S. Marines

@USMC

3 years

We can confirm at this time 10 Marines were killed in the line of duty at Hamid Karzai International Airport. Additionally, several more were wounded and are being cared for at this time. We mourn the loss of these Marines and pray for their families.

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#OTD Sgt Michael Willetts died protecting civilians when the IRA bombed a police station attempting to murder civilians & members of the security forces alike. He was awarded the George Cross. #EveryManAnEmperor .

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@TheParachuteReg

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Hugo Lister, OC #2PARA Machine Guns during the Falkland Islands Campaign, sharing his experiences with the next generation. He passed on critical lessons learned in ammunition management, maintenance of morale and fire support control measures. #Readyforanything 🇬🇧🆎️ #PARAs

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@TheParachuteReg

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Fitness wins! Members of the Regiment tackle the highest peak in South Wales, the Pen y Fan. British Paratroopers are famed the world over for their ability to overcome even the most arduous of physical challenges. #Readyforanything @16AirAssltBCT #FitnessMotivation #Paras

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@TheParachuteReg

3 years

A message to all returning Paratroopers from Op PITTING from the Colonel Commandant Major General Andy Harrison DSO MBE: #EveryManAnEmperor

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@TheParachuteReg

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Final Infantry Rehearsals at @RMASandhurst today for @2PARA_HQ @3PARA @4PARAREG and other INF Regiments, @ArmyInfantryHQ to be fair, everyone involved is looking forward to Saturday which will be an amazing event. #TheParas #MenApart #CoronationWeekend #UtrinqueParatus 👑🆎

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@TheParachuteReg

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Parachute Regiment snipers deployed on Ex Swift Response where they provided direct precision fires for a company attack. These snipers are the only soldiers in the British Army able to use parachuting as a means of insertion to engage an enemy HVT (High Value Target) 💪

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@TheParachuteReg

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Jumping into 2024 🆎️🇬🇧 Happy New Year from the #PARAs #Readyforanything #UtrinqueParatus #Theparachuteregiment #HNY2024 #Paratroopers #Airborne #Recruiting @16AirAssltBCT @BritishArmy

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@TheParachuteReg

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Today we remember the 18 @TheParachuteReg + Queen’s Own Hilghlander @4SCOTS_Main soldiers + officers murdered in 1979 by the IRA in Warrenpoint NI. Our thoughts will always remain with their comrades, families and friends. #EveryManAnEmperor

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@TheParachuteReg

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Final Exercise complete! Breville and Falklands Platoon Joes are now ready to join @16AirAssltBCT and assume their role in the Global Response Force. The start of an awesome career awaits them! Well done Joe 💪 #Readyforanything 🇬🇧🆎️ @BritishArmy #Paratrooper #Airborne

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@TheParachuteReg

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Soldiers from #2PARA are conducting a endurance event raising money for @supportourparas . 44 miles covered so far, 3 left to go! #Readyforanything @16AirAssltBCT @BritishArmy Please click the link below if you wish to donate 👍

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Remember. Cpl Bri Budd VC, A Coy 3 PARA.

Charles Fifield

@charlesfifield

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27 Jul 2006: 1st of 2 actions in Afghanistan for which Cpl Bryan Budd, 3 PARA, was awarded #VictoriaCross he was KIA in the 2nd action on 20 Aug 2006. @TheParachuteReg

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TheParachuteRegiment

@TheParachuteReg

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The PARAs are recruiting now! Join the elite like these Paratroopers passing off the parade square at @ITC_Catterick on their journey to 2 or 3 PARA 🇬🇧🆎️ Follow this link ➡️ @16AirAssltBCT @BritishArmy #Readyforanything

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@TheParachuteReg

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39 years ago today marks the start of the Falklands Conflict. @2PARA_HQ and @3PARA were part of @3Cdo_Bde and at the heart of action to recapture the Islands and nations credibility. #UtrinqueParatus

Imperial War Museums

@I_W_M

3 years

Today marks 39 years since the invasion of the Falkland Islands and the beginning of the Falklands War. These 30 photos tell the story of the conflict, from the departure of the task force to the memorials after its return. Learn more: © IWM FKD 314

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@TheParachuteReg

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HERRICK VIII - 15 years ago: 🟦 2 PARA operated as Battle Group North operating from five (FOBs) in the Upper Sangin Valley, meanwhile 🟩 3 PARA were conducting both combat and ‘hearts and minds’ operations with Regional Battle Group (South). 🆎

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@TheParachuteReg

3 years

OTD in 2000 A Coy 1 PARA were taken from Northern Ireland training & deployed to support Special Forces to rescue fellow @BritishArmy soldiers captured by the West Side Boys - Op BARRAS, Sierra Leone. #UtrinqueParatus

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@TheParachuteReg

6 months

We will remember them 🇬🇧 #Readyforanything #remembrance #Theparachuteregiment #paras @16AirAssltBCT @BritishArmy @ArmyInfantryHQ @DefenceHQ @PoppyLegion @BFBSRadioHQ @ArmySgtMajor @supportourparas

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@TheParachuteReg

2 years

18 to a 30 year old. Straight from school, graduate, builder to gym owner. Transfers from Cdo Engineers & RAF Regiment. Fijian, Swede & all home nations. 9 originals of 52 that started. 2 took almost 2 years to pass. 24 men of Athens Platoon are now Paratroopers #UtrinqueParatus

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TheParachuteRegiment

@TheParachuteReg

2 months

International womens day 24 - As we celebrate the strength and resilience of women around the world, may we continue to uplift, empower and support each other. 🆎️🇬🇧 @BritishArmy @16AirAssltBCT

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@TheParachuteReg

6 months

#3PARA Patrols Platoon cadre. The Patrols are the reconnaissance unit within the #Paras . Their role is to carry out deep recce operations at Battalion level. The recce platoon typically operates mounted or on foot. The patrols is seen as a prestigious post within the Regiment.

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TheParachuteRegiment

@TheParachuteReg

2 years

Straight out of @Para_Training onto Op PITTING with @2PARA_HQ & awarded a Queens Commendation for Bravery. Well done Private Lewis O’Connor. #EveryManAnEmperor #UtrinqueParatus

British Army 🇬🇧

@BritishArmy

2 years

A soldier from @TheParachuteReg has been awarded a Queen’s Commendation for bravery after a suicide bomb attack on #OpPitting last year. He described his impressive bravery as “just doing his job.” Read more:

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@TheParachuteReg

4 months

The Parachute Regiment sends out its deepest condolences to the family and friends of Colonel David Parker who has sadly passed away. Ready for anything 🇬🇧 Every man an emperor 🇬🇧

Chip Chapman

@NotesFASMil

4 months

Regret to inform of the death of Colonel David Parker @2PARA_HQ Commanding Officer in mid 80s (incl NI tour Nov 84-Mar 85) & Regimental Colonel 1991-1994 @TheParachuteReg

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@TheParachuteReg

4 years

“They have proved themselves to be as tenacious & determined in defence as they are courageous in attack...” Rest easy Pte Jackson. You were all these things. #utrinqueparatus

3 PARA

@3PARA

4 years

5 July 2006 Private Damien Jackson, aged 19, of 3rd Battalion The Parachute Regiment, died from injuries sustained in a firefight with Taliban forces in Nahr-e Saraj, Helmand Province. Lest we ever Forget this brave young man who gave his all.

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TheParachuteRegiment

@TheParachuteReg

5 years

“Paratroopers don’t fail, they learn”. Well said That man. #theparas #MenOfWar

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TheParachuteRegiment

@TheParachuteReg

6 months

#3PARA Anti Tank Platoon cadre. The students are put through their paces on the heavy carry. This TAB takes them up the dreaded X-Range hill on the #Sennybridge training area. #readyforanything @16AirAssltBCT @ArmyInfantryHQ #brecon #antitanks #javelin #paras #paratroopers

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TheParachuteRegiment

@TheParachuteReg

3 years

Thank you everyone that took part in evacuating British nationals and our Afghan partners from Kabul. Special thanks to @RAFBrizeNorton for getting @16AirAssltBde there and back safely. Our thoughts are with @82ndABNDiv and @USMC who are still in harms way. #AdUnumOmnes

UK Joint Force Headquarters

@UKJFHQ

3 years

The final @RoyalAirForce flight has departed Kabul marking the conclusion of #OpPITTING . A huge well done and thank you to everyone that helped @UKJFHQ successfully recover more than 15000 people @16AirAssltBde @YORKS_REGT @104Bde @FCDOGovUK @UKBorder @BritishArmy #AlwaysReady

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@TheParachuteReg

3 years

Arnhem Day 4: ‘Out if ammo, God save the King’ @2PARA_HQ last radio message as German troops take control of the Arnhem bridge after days of brutal combat. Every Man an Emperor

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TheParachuteRegiment

@TheParachuteReg

3 years

Today in 2013 Cpl Leakey operating with @USMC in Southern Afghanistan was awarded the Victoria Cross ‘for valour’. His actions led to the saving of coalition casualties and defeating the enemy. #EveryManAnEmperor More detail below @AirAssaultMuse

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@TheParachuteReg

10 months

Congratulations to the eighteen men of 834 Primosole Platoon who passed out today. Inspecting officer - Colonel James Loudoun OBE Deputy Commander @16AirAssltBCT #EveryManAnEmperor 🇬🇧🆎🟦 🟩

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@TheParachuteReg

10 months

2003 : Remembering Op TELIC twenty years ago - 1st & 3rd Battalions #theparachuteregiment @16AirAssltBCT @RIrishRegiment commanded by Brig 'Jacko' Page. A total of 179 🇬🇧 Armed Forces personnel died serving on Operation TELIC with many more injured. 🟥 🟩 ☘️ #UtrinqueParatus

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@TheParachuteReg

1 year

ICE COLD IN NORWAY : C (Bruneval) Coy, @2PARA_HQ is currently deployed on Ex JOINT VIKING in Norway we are 2 weeks into it. HQ 2 PARA sent 16 officers, SNCOs and NCOs to 🇳🇴to attend the @NATO cold weather survival instructors course in an arctic environment. @NorwegianArmy

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@TheParachuteReg

2 years

#Falklands40 commemoration today in Aldershot. Remembering the fallen, the sacrifice, the incredible achievements of the finest fighting Battalions of the @BritishArmy Cathartic, Inspiring, Reaffirming. #classof82 @2PARA_HQ @3PARA @AirborneSappers @AirborneMedics

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TheParachuteRegiment

@TheParachuteReg

1 year

His Majesty The King visited @RMASandhurst today for the Sovereign's Parade & Presentation of New Colours. Maj Gen Zac Stenning accompanied His Majesty during the visit and our Colonel Commandant, Lt Gen Andy Harrison, met four new officers who will soon join the Regiment.

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TheParachuteRegiment

@TheParachuteReg

3 years

#UtrinqueParatus

Sky News

@SkyNews

3 years

Afghanistan: Pictures of British troops and the Taliban at Kabul airport

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TheParachuteRegiment

@TheParachuteReg

5 years

Hey @RoyalMarines and @RoyalAirForce stop trying to poach all our potential recruits!

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@TheParachuteReg

1 month

2 PARA, winners of the Bataan Memorial march! Outstanding effort by all involved! If you still wish to donate, see link below. 🇬🇧🆎️ @supportourparas @16AirAssltBCT @2PARA_HQ @DefenceHQ @BritishArmy @ForcesNews

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@TheParachuteReg

3 years

OLIVE GROVE Jordan working with @ArmedForcesJO . B Coy @3PARA sweep through an enemy trench system using grenades, small arms, bayonets, speed and aggression. Rehearsals, robustness and the skill of junior commanders pays off. #UtrinqueParatus

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