Meet the Red Devils: Parachute Regiment (1960)

This footage is all that remains of the programme that was first transmitted in 1960. Sgt George Brown demonstrates training exercises in a wooded area is known as the 'trainasium'. The aim is for the recruits to overcome a series of physical obstacles which encourage movements of daring and agility. They are also set team challenges aimed at encouraging initiative.

• Year: 1960
• Genres: Documentary
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• Languages: English
• Runtime: 14 min