War Office official photographer, Lockeyear W T (Lt)
Description
English: The Polish Army in the United Kingdom, 1940-47
The first step in the training of parachutists is the correct way to land. At this Polish Parachute Training Centre at Largo House, Fifeshire, soldiers of the 1st Polish Independent Parachute Brigade are seen receiving their initial instruction in landing. From this they carry on through the various stages of the course to energe finally as fully fledged paratroops.
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Part of
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War Office Second World War Official Collection
Subject(s)
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Associated people and organisations
Polish Army, Polish Armed Forces in the West, 1st Polish Independent Parachute Brigade
Associated places
Lundin Links, Fife, Scotland, UK
Associated themes
Poland 1939-1945, Polish Army in Defence of Britain, 1940-1945, Polish Armed Forces 1939-1945, Allied Armies in Britain, 1940-1945, British Army 1939-1945
Associated keywords
Airborne Warfare, Allies, Training
Category
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photographs
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yes
Licensing
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