Australian Airborne By John O’Connor
The book gives a history of Australian military parachuting
beginning with its introduction into the RAAF in 1926. Included
is the story of the creation of a parachute battalion in 1942,
the WWII para operations by Z Special Unit, the Nadzab jump
by 2/4th Field Regt in 1943, the operational jump by 3 SAS
Sqn on Operation Stirling in 1969 and para activities by members
of AATTV in Vietnam.
All Special Forces units are covered as well as special parachute
‘life-saving’ clubs and other airborne clubs.
For the first time military competition parachuting has been
documented together with the names of most international team
members and the medals won by them. The operations of the
various parachute training schools are explained along with
a list of all Parachute Jump Instructors.
The airborne activities of Riggers and Air Dispatchers are
also included together with a list of all Army Parachute Riggers.
Additionally, the book contains a comprehensive history on
Cadet parachuting and a record of all the types of parachutes
used by the military. The A4 size, hard covered book of 440
pages features many hundreds of colour and black & white
photos.
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