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Qualified raf and raf regiment personnel wear a badge similar to the armys parachute badge with wings, formerly on an raf bluegrey backing, since 1972 on navy blue. Army parachutists when they complete parachutist training in a foreign country under a foreign commanding officer. Operating sunshine coast, gold coast, north brisbane. Foreign paratroopers travel to the united states to tr. Offering regular paragliding courses all year round in queensland. Whether you earned your jump wings in australia, ecuador, ireland, japan, kenya, russia, thailand or practically anywhere else in the world, you can get a new badge to adorn your uniform. You are hereby authorized to wear the parachute wings prescribed by the chinese army for parachute. Find a bookshop australian booksellers association. Guide to the papers of the 1st australian parachute battalion. Buy raaf military books battle of britain bomber command. Booksdirect the online bookstore lists all prices in australian dollars and inclusive of 10% gst.

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