The Parachute Regiment, known colloquially as the Paras, is the airborne and elite infantry regiment of the British Army. The first battalion is part of the Special Forces Support Group under the operational command of the Director Special Forces.

A concise layout of the British Army Parachute Infantry Company during World War II effective February 1944 to 1949.

The British airborne forces, during the Second World War, consisted of the Parachute Regiment, the Glider Pilot Regiment, the airlanding battalions, and from 1944 the Special Air Service Troops. [1] Their formation followed the success of the German …

Established in 1942, this regiment forms Britain’s elite airborne infantry. Its soldiers are trained to be resilient, disciplined, versatile, aggressive in battle and self-reliant. Since the Second World War, paratroopers have served in nearly all the wars Britain has fought.

Apr 1, 2019 · During WWII, the British military required an elite airborne unit trained to fight behind enemy lines, and so the Parachute Regiment was born. The elite airborne unit, also known as the Paras,...

The Parachute Regiment were formed in the Second World War and, save 1968, have been in constant action since. Determined and courageous, they earned the nickname “Red Devils” from German Paras in North Africa. Heroic actions in Normandy, Arnhem, the Falklands and Afghanistan are cemented in Regimental folklore.

The Parachute Regiment are the UK’s elite airborne infantry. Forged in the crucible of World War 2 as shock assault troops at the request of Sir Winston Churchill, today they form the core of both 16 Air Assault Brigade Combat Team’s ‘Global Response Force’ …

Aug 4, 2022 · Established in 1942 in response to Nazi Germany's parachutist capability, the effectiveness of the regiment has led to its expansion and use in almost every conflict the UK has entered. Here's a breakdown of the Army's premiere airborne fighting force:

On the morning of the 14th of June, 2 and 3 PARA push into Stanley, the first British forces to reach the captial. The Paras had fought an exceptional campaign. Their penchant for quick aggressive action meant they had led the way and forced the pace of the British advance.

A Royal Navy MTB brings men of C Company, 2nd Parachute Battalion, into Portsmouth harbour on the morning after the Bruneval raid, 28th of February 1942. The CO of the assault force, Major J D Frost, is on the bridge, second from left. © IWM (H 17365)