Men of the 1st Parachute Battalion check their equipment before emplaning a Whitley bomber. Late 1941/early 1942. - Airborne Assault Museum

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Men of the 1st Parachute Battalion parading in ‘stick’ order next to a Whitley at R.A.F. Ringway. Late 1941/early 1942.

[2] = Pte. ‘Jim’ Nash. ‘R’ Coy.

NOTES: ‘Jim’ Nash initially served in 1 Pln, R-Coy (Aug/Sep 1941), then by Nov 1942 in Reinforcement Coy. 3961163.

Courtesy of Bob Hilton.

Men of the 1st Parachute Battalion check their equipment before emplaning a Whitley bomber. Late 1941/early 1942.

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