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The ARRSE thread: [http://www.arrse.co.uk/cpgn2/Forums/viewtopic/t=40411.html What is 49 Para?] | The ARRSE thread: [http://www.arrse.co.uk/cpgn2/Forums/viewtopic/t=40411.html What is 49 Para?] | ||
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[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4sr6-OwFmvQ 49 Para on ops] | [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4sr6-OwFmvQ 49 Para on ops] | ||
==49 Para affiliations== | ==49 Para affiliations== | ||
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*http://www.5airbornebrigade.org.uk/HomepageFrameset.htm A group of primarily ALL ex Paras. | *http://www.5airbornebrigade.org.uk/HomepageFrameset.htm A group of primarily ALL ex Paras. | ||
*http://www.forces80.com/ | *http://www.forces80.com/ | ||
Revision as of 08:02, 5 April 2013
One of, if not THE, most unlikely of units in the annals of the British Army. Most definitely not to be confused with HM's 49th Regiment of Foot. Based at Maiwand Barracks at Walton-on-the-Naze, this unit has already achieved legendary status within certain circles. Crack on, and be amazed!
Regimental Motto: Vous ne m'êtes pas vus. Droite?
Quick March: My Ol' Man's a Dustman
Slow March: La Marche des Imposteurs
Anniversaries: Torremolinos day - 29th February
Regimental History: That Pigs Might Fly
Regimental Journal: Flying Pig
Colonel-in-Chief: Billy Connoly
Regimental Association Secretary: Sir John Walters PVR* Retd.
Press Liaison Officer: Foreman Artificer Conductor of Horse (Retd.) Buckfast Felize PVR
Serving/Former Members of Note:
The ARRSE thread: What is 49 Para?
49 Para affiliations
- http://www.5airbornebrigade.org.uk/HomepageFrameset.htm A group of primarily ALL ex Paras.
- http://www.forces80.com/