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Organisation: Hardwick Hall Airborne Forces Training Depot
Name Hardwick Hall Airborne Forces Training Depot
Description The location for parachute training and physical selection for airborne forces of the 1st Parachute Brigade from 31st August 1941. The school was located south west of the Hall with a Parachute Jump Tower on its periphery. Assault courses and trapeze in-flight swing training structures were also next to the camp.
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Name By Air to Battle. The official account of the British Airborne Divisions
Category Action in the Air
Issued By Ministry Of Information
Issued For Air Ministry
Published Oct/1945