Title:BRITISH ARMY PARACHUTE REGIMENT EXERCISES IN MIDDLE EAST [Allocated Title]
Film Number:MGH 3947
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Summary:Amateur film records a variety of scenes and military exercises in a desert country (presumed from the box marking to be Jordan) related to the service of the Parachute Regiment.
Description:Paratroops in civilian dress enjoy sightseeing in Arab country, presumed to be Jordan, with British (Standard Vanguard, Vauxhall) as well as American cars visible. Outside hangar marked Technical Wing, with Royal Air Force sign in Arabic. Paratroops enjoy variety of sports - volleyball, football and waterpolo. Paratroops set off on exercise from desert camp. On board landing craft at sea, with Assault 3rd Squadron marked on life-raft. HMS Striker (L 3516) Landing Ship Tank offloads vehicles. Centurion tanks and Daimler Scout cars in desert, firing. ParaTroops relax on beach under canvas. An Arab passes. Paratroop drop from Blackburn Beverley (XB 289).
