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Royal Air Force Hercules Aircraft on Route to Drop members of 3 PARA Battle Group
Royal Air Force Hercules Aircraft on Route to Drop members of 3 PARA Battle Group into Hohenfels Training Area.
British airborne forces are training alongside NATO counterparts to develop their ability to work together to deliver a Swift Response to international crises.
16 Air Assault Brigade is on Exercise Swift Response, which brings together more than 5, 000 personnel from 10 nations and takes place in Poland and Germany between May 27-June 26, 2016.
Under the command of Headquarters 16 Air Assault Brigade some 2, 000 troops took part, the largest British contingent to deploy on a NATO exercise in 2016.
The joint force included 3 PARA Battlegroup, including engineer, artillery, logistics, signals, medical, provost and ISTAR support; Apache attack helicopters from 4 Regiment Army Air Corps; and RAF Chinook and Puma support helicopters and C-130 Hercules transport aircraft.
The training involved mass parachute jumps and air assault operations as part of a simulated mission to restore stability to a troubled region. It is key to developing interoperability with 82nd Airborne Division and 11e Brigade Parachutiste, the Brigades key partners in the US and French armies respectively, as well as wider allies
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This print captures the Royal Air Force Hercules Aircraft en route to drop members of 3 PARA Battle Group into the Hohenfels Training Area. The image showcases British airborne forces training alongside their NATO counterparts, highlighting their commitment to working together in delivering a swift response to international crises. The photograph is a testament to the ongoing Exercise Swift Response, which brought together over 5,000 personnel from 10 nations in Poland and Germany between May 27 and June 26,2016. Under the command of Headquarters 16 Air Assault Brigade, this exercise saw the largest British contingent deployed on a NATO exercise that year. The joint force included various elements such as engineer, artillery, logistics, signals, medical support units from the esteemed 3 PARA Battlegroup. Additionally present were Apache attack helicopters from 4 Regiment Army Air Corps and RAF Chinook and Puma support helicopters along with C-130 Hercules transport aircraft. Mass parachute jumps and air assault operations formed an integral part of this simulated mission aimed at restoring stability to a troubled region. This training was crucial for developing interoperability not only with key partners like the US' renowned 82nd Airborne Division and France's esteemed11e Brigade Parachutiste but also with wider allies. This awe-inspiring photo serves as a powerful reminder of the dedication and professionalism displayed by these brave men and women who train tirelessly to ensure peacekeeping efforts are executed seamlessly when called upon.
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