WW2 British Paratrooper Jump Wings

Original WW2 British Paratrooper Jump Wings, finely embroidered with white thread in very good condition.

Product ID: 8789

£45.00

Out of stock

Description

WW2 British Paratrooper Jump Wings

During World War II with forming of the first British Airborne units parachute training was a 12-day course carried out at the No. 1 Parachute Training School, RAF Ringway. Recruits initially jumped from a converted barrage balloon and finished with five parachute jumps from an aircraft.  Anyone failing to complete a parachute jump was returned to his old unit.  At the end of the course, new Paras were presented with their maroon beret and parachute wings and posted to a parachute battalion.

Currently, British military personnel must complete the Basic Parachute Course, which is held by No 1 Parachute Training School at RAF Brize Norton, a 9-jump course attended by personnel from all branches of the UK Armed Forces. Troops make each descent from a C-130 or Skyvan aircraft using the Low-Level Parachute at heights of 800 ft and 1000 ft.  On successful completion of their nine descents, trainees are presented with their wings by the Officer Commanding No. 1 Parachute Training School, and return to their units as qualified parachutists.