Description: A comprehensive account of the training of paratroops in Britain. Mr L E Irvin explains the physical requirements of a paratroop, and the film follows through the basic gymnastics and ground training, checking of parachutes by special staff, the signing of the guardbook by the paratroops, their first jump from a balloon, later from a Whitley V transport aircraft, and finally en masse from squadron of aircraft.
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Colour:B&W
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Object_Number:MGH 26
Sound:Sound
Access Conditions:NON-IWM
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Production Date:1942
Production Country: GB
Production Details: Jeffrey, R E (Production cast)
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Physical Characteristics: Colour format: B&W
Sound format: Sound
Soundtrack language: English
Title language: English
Technical Details: Format: 35mm
Number of items/reels/tapes: 1
Footage: 848 ft; Running time: 9 mins