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The Paras Episodes

  1.

    Down to Earth

    7/7 The recruits embark on their first posting to County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. (1984)

  2. Ready for Anything

    6/7 Training comes to an abrupt end with the platoon on 24-hour standby for Falklands. (1983)

  3. Wings

    5/7 Parachute training for the 480 Platoon gets underway at RAF Brize Norton. (1983)

  4. P Company

    4/7 Recruits in 480 Platoon go through a rigorous three day test, known as 'P Company'. (1983)

  5. Basic Wales

    3/7 The recruits put their infantry theory into practice in the windy Welsh hills. (1983)

  6. The Maroon Machine

    2/7 The Paras' basic training continues and they earn the right to wear maroon berets. (1983)

  7. 480 Platoon

    1/7 The 480 Recruit Platoon begin training to become members of the Parachute Regiment. (1983)