From the skies to one of the world’s most remote islands. ✈️
On 9 May 2026, an Atlas A400M flew from Ascension Island to Tristan da Cunha, delivering paratroopers and vital medical supplies to support personnel and residents on the island.
Six paratroopers from 16 Air Assault Brigade jumped from the aircraft, including tandem jumps with a nurse and doctor to provide medical support on the ground.
Alongside the team, the A400M also carried out airdrops of essential medical supplies.
A British Army specialist team parachuted onto Tristan da Cunha to deliver critical medical support after it was confirmed that one British national on the island was suspected of contracting Hantavirus
Brigadier Ed Cartwright gives details on situation
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Time is running out following @I_W_M’s decision to close the Lord Ashcroft Gallery.
Visit while you still can, to honour the bravery of those who risked so much to protect our great nation.
Exciting news — I’ve got a book coming out in the next few months!
Sharing stories from my rugby journey and life beyond the pitch.
It’s been a ride, and I hope it resonates with a few of you. Exciting times ahead! 💥 #rugby#book#lifelessons#offloading#BritishandIrishLions
A lot of the men who fought this particular battle and the wider campaign were still in #3PARA when I joined in 86 the stories of the fighting was truly breathtaking especially as B Coy were tasked to take the two summits “Fly Half” and “Full Back” #UtrinqueParatus
12 June 82, the battle on Mt Longdon is won, but at great cost. 23 British troops died and many wounded. Sgt Ian McKay was also awarded a posthumous VC for his valour in the face of the enemy.
Ready for anything 🇬🇧🟩
@BritishArmy#Paratrooper#FalklandsWar#MountLongdon#Para
Quick rant as no idea how @OctopusEnergy claim to be a customer driven company absolutely appalling service today and then the advisor signed off his email with #loveandpower terrible indeed
I’ll never forget pulling into the lay-by on the Newry River where the first bomb exploded and thinking about the carnage of that day the second device deliberately placed to respond to the follow up actions of the security forces a tremendous loss for @TheParachuteReg
On the night of the 27 August 1979 two roadside bombs planted by the IRA at Warrenpoint killed eighteen British soldiers.
The ambush happened at Narrow Water near Warrenpoint in County Down. Six soldiers were killed in the first explosion when a bomb in a lorry was detonated by remote control as the soldiers drove past in a four tonne military vehicle travelling towards Newry. In addition, five soldiers were injured, two of them seriously.
The second explosion took place around twenty minutes later. A bomb had been hidden in a gate lodge opposite Narrow Water Castle. The solid granite structure was completely destroyed in the blast which killed twelve soldiers, some of whom had been sent in as reinforcements following the first explosion.
Remembering our fallen soldiers.
Lest we forget
Ready for anything 🇬🇧
#2PARA
#3PARA
#Paras
#Paratrooper
This shot is from 1997. Here it shows me getting set to perform a static line jump at 12,000ft.
Incidentally, this is one of my favourite photos from my military service. I’m not sure why, it just is. 🏴☠️
In battle, I fear no enemy’s ability, nor underestimate his ability, power or threats. I will fight him with all my might and skills – staying alert to avoid traps and try to escape if I should ever be captured. I will never surrender while I still have the means to fight, though I may be the last paratrooper. - Taken from the US Airborne Creed
We are delighted to announce the release of our newest publication ‘Mission Command and Leadership on Operations Since 1991’.
This published collection of vignettes is the first of its kind. It highlights the lived experience of Mission Command on a wide range of operations: combat, peace keeping, disaster relief, MACA and close protection.
It is indispensable reading for all Army leaders and followers.
Read it here: https://t.co/YmQAPE3eR5
#leadership #MissionCommand