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Live Firing And Ospreys On Exercise Black Jaguar
It was an unusual commute to work for some members of 4th Battalion The Parachute Regiment (4 PARA) as they arrived at Exercise Black Jaguar by Osprey.
For many it was their first experience of a flight in this unique US aircraft.
4 PARA is the UKs largest infantry reserve battalion and this is the climax of their training year when members come from across the country to hone their skills and prove they really are ready should they need to deploy.
A little more from the Weekend...Guns in Action on Ex BLACK JAGUAR...
Posted by 4th Battalion The Parachute Regiment - 4 PARA on Sunday, 20 March 2016
In the past there have been three reserve battalions in the Parachute Regiment. Now they are down to one but there are ambitions for this to change.
With more highlights like live firing and the odd osprey dropping by, they are likely to have some new recruits keen for a slice of the action.
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Did You Know?
- The Osprey is an aircraft that has become the mainstay of America’s Armed Forces.
- Its distinctive tilt-rotor technology means it can take off and land like a helicopter.
- Once in the air, it behaves like an airplane capable of high speed and high altitude flight.
- It plays a key role in missions conducted by US Marines.
Picture Credits: U.S. Air Force and U.S. Marine Corps
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