Traces the history of the Parachute Regiment and Airborne Forces from its inception to the present day, including operations in Afghanistan, providing an insight into how today’s highly trained paratroopers are at the heart of 16 Air Assault Brigade, the Army’s rapid response force.

Contacts

Address: Building 213, North Base Imperial War Museum Duxford Nr Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB22 4QR

  • Telephone: 01223 839 909
  • Email: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
  • Website: View website

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Open Days & Times

Winter: Daily 1000-1600, Summer: closes 1800. (Closed 24-26 Dec.) Visit website or facebook for more details.

Travel

  • By Rail: Whittlesford Parkway / 1 mile

Facilities

  • Parking
  • Refreshments
  • Souvenir Shop
  • Full disabled access

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The story is told using imaginative displays of uniform and equipment from medals, weapons and even one of many ‘ParaDogs’ that were dropped into the battlefield all with historical and contemporary film footage and original sound recordings.

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