Jackie Smith became the first woman to join the Red Devils - the Parachute Regiment's display team - in 1971.

The daredevil gran, 72, testing rollercoasters for Alton Towers

The Three Paras from 3 Para with their awards

The trio were taking part in Operation Pitting, which aimed to get people out of Kabul as Afghanistan fell under the control of the Taliban.

Three Paras get bravery awards for dealing with Kabul Airport bombing

The Prince of Wales has recalled his first parachute drop almost 50 years ago as he presented new colours to the Parachute Regiment in Essex.

A thousand people have replicated the Para's toughest fitness test - a 10 mile run in Colchester carrying a 35lb rucksack.


The TV star, Bernard Cribbins, today met members of the Parachute Regiment 69 years after he finished his service with them

Members of one of the British army's elite combat units have embarked on a two week winter training mission in sub-zero temperatures 

The exploits of a parachuting dog who became a war hero have been turned into a book.