SAS Tree Drop Malaya 1954

[Postwarden]

Interesting Pathe newsreel on YouTube.

Some nice shots of insignia including the regiment's cap badge painted on the parachute helmet.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wy8hXK0THSI

Jon

[Mike Jackson]

Originally Posted by Postwarden

Interesting Pathe newsreel on YouTube.

Some nice shots of insignia including the regiment's cap badge painted on the parachute helmet.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wy8hXK0THSI

Jon

Interesting - badges and wings galore! Very good exits from the (?) Valetta - five out in 2.5 seconds. It is said that these aircraft were unpopular with parachutists - the main wing spar virtually dividing the fuselage into front and rear sections - difficult to negotiate with a leg container. Mike