My big brother passed out in Aldershot on 2nd of April 1982, the day the Argies invaded The Falklands. My brother went to 1-Para. Many of his comrades went to the Falklands with 2- and 3-Para. Some never came home. To a 12-year-old my brother was my hero, and always has been ever since. Two weeks ago COVID-19 took my brother, and now I'm preparing his eulogy, which is why I'm watching videos like this. I remember my brother winning the best recruit award in Brecon, but I can't remember what it was called. Spender Trophy, Spendour Trophy? Something like that.... Could somebody please put me right and ensure his send-off is accurate and complete? Many thanks.
"When the good old British Army cup of tea tastes better than champagne" I know mine did after the stretcher race. 491 Depot- some of the best days of my life. U.P.
When I first got to the 82nd, I remember going to a gun shop and seeing the most evil rifle I had ever seen in my life. It was an FN FAL with the paratroop stock. I know then that I had to have one. It took me many years later but I finally own one. I love it!
Great vid. all recruits today should watch this. and see how hard there Regimental forefathers had to work. Perhaps training was harder in the past. I trained with Paras in the 90s. But unknown to me. I was developing a medical condition. So was unable to earn the honour of being a full Para. Like 4 guys in my family. But anyone thinking of doing it. do it. The Parachute Regiment is a special Regiment.
@@Yamyamwer Well first of all there was an investigation in 96 because Joe's were burned with an iron during a beasting in Litchfield depot para. They massively restricted beastings after that investigation. Things progressively continue to get easier army wide: duvets, mobile phones, posters. Second, P-Company is easier. It was changed at the end of 98. At around 99/00 we started getting platoons of 30 - 35 odd Joe's comping to battalion, instead of the usual 10, 15 we had always had. It's easier. And that's not subjective, that's fact.
Great to see this from way back when, well, 40 years ago now, when it would've been a lot more tougher and notorious than it is today. I loved watching "paras - men of War" on itv last year. That was really interesting. I've nothi g but the utmost respect and admiration for all these guys, and it's weird to think most of them who passed this would've gone to fight in the Falklands
A bit late I know but I’m looking to get a decent copy of this film as I appear in the parachuting clips which were made after 462 Plt. It was a TA parachute course in 1980.
The British produces elite produces outstanding Paratroopers, I give very good praises to the British Paratroopers. The US Army is very general and produces more parachute qualified soldiers. I am a Yank Paratrooper, our training system is so fucking easy that it becomes a real joke for any British Paratrooper going through selection. I was a product of 8 weeks of US Army Basic Training, 5 weeks of Infantry School, and 3 Weeks of Airborne School in 1986. Airborne School in the US Army is very easy but our Black Hat instructors would focus on weeding out guys who were not fit or motivated. By jump week where we only had to do 5 jumps to qualify, any class will lose 30-40%. The combat arms classes from infantry, Special Forces, Rangers, other services Special Operations candidates would lose less because they were fit for the course. Very easy just do the training and have the balls to jump out of an airplane 5 times. Most guys will qualify as parachutists but become Paratroopers later when assigned to an Airborne unit, or volunteer for Ranger or SF. Bottom line is you must have passed Airborne School first. The reason why the US Military does this is because of the size. The US right now once again has 2 Airborne Divisions, the 82nd Airborne and the 11th Airborne Division, 173rd Airborne Brigade, plus 3 Airborne Ranger Battalions, and 7 Special Forces Groups, not to include the Navy SEALs, Marine MARSOC/Force Recon, and USAF SOF.
12:08 wow! Now that is, a big heavy log they're having to run with. I bet training and standards back then we're a lot tougher and stricter than what they are now that's for sure. Back in the day's when men were men, and snowflakes were something seen every winter
My big brother passed out in Aldershot on 2nd of April 1982, the day the Argies invaded The Falklands. My brother went to 1-Para. Many of his comrades went to the Falklands with 2- and 3-Para. Some never came home. To a 12-year-old my brother was my hero, and always has been ever since. Two weeks ago COVID-19 took my brother, and now I'm preparing his eulogy, which is why I'm watching videos like this.
I remember my brother winning the best recruit award in Brecon, but I can't remember what it was called. Spender Trophy, Spendour Trophy? Something like that.... Could somebody please put me right and ensure his send-off is accurate and complete? Many thanks.
RIP your Brother respect!
Many thanks, both of you.
"When the good old British Army cup of tea tastes better than champagne" I know mine did after the stretcher race. 491 Depot- some of the best days of my life. U.P.
When I first got to the 82nd, I remember going to a gun shop and seeing the most evil rifle I had ever seen in my life. It was an FN FAL with the paratroop stock. I know then that I had to have one. It took me many years later but I finally own one. I love it!
These lads would have grown up in tough council estates in the 60s and 70s; a very different breed of man back then.
No i did not grow up on a council estate.
I remember that young chap cutting my hair in 1978… Lovely “Short back and sides”…
Great vid. all recruits today should watch this. and see how hard there Regimental forefathers had to work. Perhaps training was harder in the past. I trained with Paras in the 90s. But unknown to me. I was developing a medical condition. So was unable to earn the honour of being a full Para. Like 4 guys in my family. But anyone thinking of doing it. do it. The Parachute Regiment is a special Regiment.
The guys today have it as hard as us who actually passed out in the 90s. Utter uninformed bullshit to say anything different.
@@Yamyamwer No they don't.
@@winner3057 based on what info mate, I guess it's subjective but it's got to be based on something.
@@Yamyamwer Well first of all there was an investigation in 96 because Joe's were burned with an iron during a beasting in Litchfield depot para. They massively restricted beastings after that investigation. Things progressively continue to get easier army wide: duvets, mobile phones, posters.
Second, P-Company is easier. It was changed at the end of 98. At around 99/00 we started getting platoons of 30 - 35 odd Joe's comping to battalion, instead of the usual 10, 15 we had always had. It's easier.
And that's not subjective, that's fact.
@@winner3057 Do you know when the Brecon phase was added to PCompany? This version doesn’t look like they carried out the 18 miler.
What a treat to see the late great Ned Kelly 3 Para again, RIP Ned.
I'm on this video in the milling sceen first time I saw this was in a movie theater with a chick who pointed me out....the main movie was Stir Crazy
Great to see this from way back when, well, 40 years ago now, when it would've been a lot more tougher and notorious than it is today. I loved watching "paras - men of War" on itv last year. That was really interesting. I've nothi g but the utmost respect and admiration for all these guys, and it's weird to think most of them who passed this would've gone to fight in the Falklands
Correct.In fact I'm almost sure the D.S. who rings the bell at 6.06 in the milling is Sgt. Ian McKay V.C.
493 platoon,passed out in 1983.Mad days.
491 me Del x
To think that just 2 years later these lads would have been fighting in the falklands
I was 463 Pl. If I had my time again I would not change a thing.
I was no 15 in the milling a long time ago but yes I would love to go again.
Did you both go to the Falklands?
378 pltn 1972 was when I did depot.
491 Depot
A bit late I know but I’m looking to get a decent copy of this film as I appear in the parachuting clips which were made after 462 Plt. It was a TA parachute course in 1980.
Nice to see this Brize Norton food good. All arms course artillery para
amazing
maida barracks 1966 312 plt.
Yes I was in the same plt as horse g,and black al,as I think he was called.
The British produces elite produces outstanding Paratroopers, I give very good praises to the British Paratroopers. The US Army is very general and produces more parachute qualified soldiers. I am a Yank Paratrooper, our training system is so fucking easy that it becomes a real joke for any British Paratrooper going through selection. I was a product of 8 weeks of US Army Basic Training, 5 weeks of Infantry School, and 3 Weeks of Airborne School in 1986. Airborne School in the US Army is very easy but our Black Hat instructors would focus on weeding out guys who were not fit or motivated. By jump week where we only had to do 5 jumps to qualify, any class will lose 30-40%. The combat arms classes from infantry, Special Forces, Rangers, other services Special Operations candidates would lose less because they were fit for the course. Very easy just do the training and have the balls to jump out of an airplane 5 times. Most guys will qualify as parachutists but become Paratroopers later when assigned to an Airborne unit, or volunteer for Ranger or SF. Bottom line is you must have passed Airborne School first. The reason why the US Military does this is because of the size. The US right now once again has 2 Airborne Divisions, the 82nd Airborne and the 11th Airborne Division, 173rd Airborne Brigade, plus 3 Airborne Ranger Battalions, and 7 Special Forces Groups, not to include the Navy SEALs, Marine MARSOC/Force Recon, and USAF SOF.
Shit quality video, but utter respect to the Paras. I was 5 AB Bde back in the 80's.
12:08 wow! Now that is, a big heavy log they're having to run with. I bet training and standards back then we're a lot tougher and stricter than what they are now that's for sure. Back in the day's when men were men, and snowflakes were something seen every winter
Yeah but it was all for bollocks...most of us die at 45
@@tomtom7966 but at least you'll die with the macho pride, and bravado, of having being a mighty para though
Can't see many snowflakes joining up.
On the eighth Day he made the Parachute Regiment.and the marines bent the knee
Col H Jones VC at 21:52
I can't believe I fell for this crap...
This is 480 Pl. Not 462.
No it isn't