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Six survivors of Operation Colossus, the first ever British Airborne Forces operation, reminisce with ex-para actor Richard Todd at a reunion held at Ringway (Manchester) Airport to celebrate the 50th birthday of The Parachute Regiment. Left to right: Lieutenant (now Major General) Tony Deane-Drummond, Corporal Alan Julian, Richard Todd, Captain (now Judge) Christopher Lea, Sapper David L Strathers, Corporal Harry Pexton and Sergeant Percy Clements.

Survivors of Operation Colossus meet on 50th birthday of The Parachute Regiment.

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