Flying Tigers Freefall Parachute Display Team

The Flying Tigers Freefall Parachute Display Team is a freefall parachute team of the British Army, stationed in North Rhine-Westphalia (Nordrhein-Westfalen), Germany.

History

The unit was formed in South Cambridgeshire in 1986 under the Queen's Division.[1] The Queen's Division was formed in 1968. On 9 September 1992, the Queen's Regiment amalgamated with the Royal Hampshire Regiment.

Some soldiers in the division had the chance to parachute with 5 Airborne Brigade, part of 5th Infantry Brigade. The team has competed in the World Parachuting Championships. The team is registered with the British Parachute Association (BPA) and the British Air Display Association.

Structure

The unit is stationed in north Germany.

Funding

The parachute team, to assist funding, has commercial sponsors.

References

  1. ↑ Army Tigers
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