Paratroopers make training jumps in Chelmsford

Record ID: 449724

  • Title: Paratroopers make training jumps in Chelmsford
  • Date: 21st June 1951
  • Summary: SLATE INFORMATION: Paratroops Territorials in Training ENGLAND: Essex: Chelmsford: EXT BALLOONS. 10th Territorial Battalion Parachutes training from Barage Balloons 700ft up MILITARY BRITISH 10th Parachute Battalion in Training in Chelsform..These Territorials make descents from balloons up 700ft..Shots going up jumping landing etc.. Camera on man's chest jumps and show chute opening above head PARACHUTISTS AND PARACHUTES ETC Territorials of 10th Parachute Battalion make descents from balloon at Chelmsford..Jumping, landing, camera comes down no chest trooper showing Chute opening above head Military - Active paratroops, RAF, Royal Air Force, aerial, air views, reserve, Territorial Army, TAs
  • Embargoed: 6th July 1951 13:00
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  • Location: Unknown location
  • Topics: Defence / Military
  • Reuters ID: LVA1Z2J0T5GMWSI97MTAUBNIIW8N
  • Story Text: Airborne troops jump from balloons in training exercise in Chelmsford, Essex
  • Copyright Holder: GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
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