Paratroops Battle Exercise (1957)

Brandon, Suffolk.
Various shots of Paratroops dropping from Hastings and Beverley aircraft. Two Paratroops caught in the trees in the distance. Various shots of troops consolidating positions in the woods and camouflaged H.Q. Companies going forward to take new positions. CU. General Sir Charles Coltman, C-in-C Eastern Command with Brigadier Young in charge of operations. LS. Paratroopers climbing into plane. LS. MS. Paratroopers seated inside plane. GV. Paratroopers placing kit onto their backs. CU. Panning shot of paratroopers lined up wearing helmets. LS. Paratroopers lined up.
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FILM ID:2888.12
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