Parachuting 1990/1 Para/Command Coy.

Process of military parachuting UK 1990, without weapons

[@benkelly2190]

The parachute regiment! Gods own infantry. Every man an emperor. .

[@stevecowham1017]

Still have my lid, (steel), C.S.P.E.P, SLR and M16 cleaning kits, (spare gas plug inc. ;-) ), S6, smock and the "laundry bag" to chuck your 'chute into. Always remember how bloody quiet it was after the exit. Except for the occasional, "Steer away", and various other expletives. Best job I ever had.

[@scottfuller5194]

There are no equals to the paras....my airborne brothers for life.....!

[@jimmyoconnell6167]

Well said brother

[@adethoem7815]

We watch those brave gents jump out of planes so effortlessly without appreciating the time and effort that goes into it.jolly good show.

[@formhubfar]

I remember my first jump, felt sorry for the rest as I was the pilot.

[@johnwiddowson7152]

😂😂😂

[@aaa111912]

this is a good presentation of how i remember it from my day ,1 para 65 till 72 .they seem to go out the door a lot slower now days.

[@gerrieferreira8095]

We in South Africa have had the exact same training, as our founders members came to England in 1960 to be trained and become instructors who founded 1 Parachute Batalion in South Africa . We were 60 years old this year on 1st of April and we still train the same today.

[@robertneven7563]

@@gerrieferreira8095 hello and we in Belguim also

[@johnwiddowson7152]

Which platoon were you in at Maida?I was 305 and 313, don’t ask. Lol

[@snowflakemelter1172]

Old X type chutes, we changed over to LLP in 94/95.

[@andreamcgibbon4913]

I fell in love with a Para 1992/3 , he ended it as he didn’t need any distractions. still think of him now.

[@warlock1969]

A Red Devil?

[@warlock1969]

Was he a Red Devil?

[@davidbrown5411]

Brings back great memories.

[@petercherry2165]

Yep 2 para many years ago

[@736gazza]

As a member of 2 Sqn RAF REGT it’s Just as I remember it I always jumped Port Side never Starboard!! Happy days taking the C130 from RAF Lyneham and heading for Everleigh DZ at Salisbury Plain !!🦍 NQNP

[@stevecowham1017]

Hey Gaz, I was all over the place in sticks. A couple of times I was No.1 in the door as I was 2 IC driver, so he was No.1 on the other side. Didn't last long though. Told them to get me away from the pr*ck or they'd be short of a flight leuey.

[@stevecowham1017]

Gaz, we're you on the jump with Pickey, where he puked so much when we were going low level through Wales, that they stopped him jumping? He was proper green! Port stick. I can remember the puke flowing past my feet, thinking this isn't going to end well. 🤣

[@Highland_Moo]

There’s some fabulous moustaches on display. I would love a moustache ride!

[@richardspeed7135]

Brilliant,

[@jimmyoconnell6167]

Brings back great memories

[@michaellonergan8085]

Is that Jimmy from Killarney?

[@jimmyoconnell6167]

@@michaellonergan8085 no mate I am from London

[@jimmyoconnell6167]

@@michaellonergan8085 your thinking of Jimmy oconnell from 3 para

[@michaellonergan8085]

@@jimmyoconnell6167 Frank O'connell, 1Para anti tanks, thats the man.

[@jimmyoconnell6167]

@@michaellonergan8085 what yrs were you in 1 para

[@simonsignolet5632]

Did that bloke at 0:22 have a cigarette in his mouth?! This is EXACTLY how I remember lobs back in the day. Until now, I've only seen stuff videoed before or after my time. Nice to see the despatchers wrestling with the static lines afterwards - never seen that before.

[@pablojablo6371]

Me Da' was 3 Para ( B - Coy ) in the 70's.

[@paras494]

Epic ✌🏻🇬🇧

[@mickpayne6708]

Great times ,1960 1966 those were the days ex.mmg platoon 1 para Bev's.and Hastings in those days. Taff Payne

[@ronaldfitzsimmons9902]

"AIRBORNE"👍

[@dougieyoung6536]

FANTASTIC. I have never seen it until now, does anyone know who made it? Mike Reese maybe! This was my last military jump and it was great to see some old faces. Thanks for sharing👍👏👏👏😃

[@michaellonergan8085]

Dougie Young! Hi, it was me. I had that crazy arse Walkman Video Camera, not sure the RAF would let you infilitrate them so well nowadays. Didn't realise it was yor last jump, pleased I caught it.

[@dougieyoung6536]

Well done Mate👏👏👍. I’m glad you got it too, thanks. The Boys will be using gopros now😃. Take care Dougie.

[@airborneassassin6588]

Lol hi Dougie you always got No.1 first out. Take care buddy.

[@dougieyoung6536]

@@airborneassassin6588 😂👍Born Leader Mate😋 Be safe👍😃

[@airborneassassin6588]

You take care Dougie always a pleasure. Airborne.

[@dingerbell100]

I saw “Troll” there!

[@dingerbell100]

I saw “Troll” there! I was a Multiple Commander in West Belfast in 93/94 in 40 Cdo Rm…he was attached to my multiple as a Dog Handler for several weeks in our location. Despite the “rivalry”we loved him & his Working Dog which was a Spaniel at the time & looked after them both on the ground as they went about their business . Too bloke & a legend. He came to the unit run ashore in Taunton when we got home…the lads loved him. Utrinque Paratus - Per Mare Per Terram

[@vinceharte8276]

That was Leighton 'Trog' Arndell sadly passed away.

[@dingerbell100]

@@vinceharte8276 Ahhh no, when did he pass the Bar? What a legend. RIP.

[@vinceharte8276]

@@dingerbell100 June 2018, he was a legend.

[@The508ranger]

Why does the RAF JM push you lads out the door? Cheers mates 🍻🍻 American 75th Ranger / 173rd ABN / 82nd ABN vet

[@stevecowham1017]

It's all about timing mate. They shout the numbers to minimise entanglements.

[@stevecowham1017]

Btw, I've got my U.S wings from Fort Bragg. Good Times!

[@The508ranger]

@@stevecowham1017 thanks for the clarification Steve! Pleasure working with you Lads! It was great to stay in Southern England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 in 2014 before taking my C 47 jump over the channel.

[@derekrichardson6515]

Was that you Johnny Thow?

[@dougieyoung6536]

It is John Thow👍

[@derekrichardson6515]

@@dougieyoung6536 Thought it was John, served with him in B Company back in the mid 80s.Do you know what he’s up to these days?cheers 👍

[@dougieyoung6536]

@@derekrichardson6515 hi Derek. He lives near Perth and travels all over Scotland dong pest control. He is a fantastic photographer, you can find him on Fbook👍

[@derekrichardson6515]

@@dougieyoung6536 Ah cheers Dougie,al take a look.👍When were you in 1para we might have crossed paths maybe?

[@dougieyoung6536]

@@derekrichardson6515 I joined C comany Nov 1972 bit of time on the Red Freds. 2 years Cpl instructor 80 depot Para. Sgt to C/Sgt A , Comd Coys1990, then 7 years CSM @ JSPC(N)

[@realiseyourfree]

Any 9Sqn on board?

[@micklonergan8348]

There may be. I'm sure there are some signallers there. This jump was mainly those waiting to leave or in the HQ support.

[@realiseyourfree]

@@micklonergan8348 Not a bad quality video considering it was back in 1990. I left 9 Sqn in June that year. Ps; it's a long story. Thanks for the video. Para Reg were always no.1 in my eyes.

[@stevecowham1017]

@@realiseyourfree Worked with 9 Para. Good lads!

[@kellz2k]

🆎

[@mikewinston8709]

Anyone know Taff (Andrew) Rance? Former 1 Para, a distant cousin. I last saw him in Montgomery Bks 1975……