Airborne Forces Day Sponsors
The Parachute Regimental Association (PRA) was formed at the end of the Second World War to further the interests of The Parachute Regiment and to organise functions and activities so members could continue associations formed during their service with the Regiment and Airborne Forces.
PRA membership covers all age groups and different cap badges with branches nationwide, including Northern Ireland.
Meetings are generally held monthly to organise social functions, visits, reunions, pilgrimages, battlefield tours and, of course, to catch up on the latest Regimental news and gossip
The Parachute Regimental Association is very proud to have His Majesty King Charles III as their Royal Patron, a title he has held for many years. His Majesty is also the Colonel in Chief of The Parachute Regiment, an appointment he has held since 11 June 1977
To promote the efficiency of The Parachute Regiment and Airborne Forces by fostering esprit de corps and maintaining contact between past and present members thereof.
To relieve either generally or individually persons who are serving or who have served in The Parachute Regiment and Airborne Forces, or the dependants of such persons who are in conditions of need, hardship or distress.
The commemoration and remembrance of those members of The Parachute Regiment and Airborne Forces who have died while on active service; and the encouragement of public recognition of the sacrifice made by such persons.
“What manner of men are those who wear the maroon red beret ?
Firstly they are all volunteers, and are then toughened by hard physical training.
As a result they have that infectious optimism and that offensive eagerness which comes from physical well being.
They have jumped from the air and by doing so have conquered fear.
Their duty lies in the van of battle, they are proud of this honour and have never failed in any task.
They have the highest standards in all things, whether it be skill in battle or smartness in the execution of all piece time duties.
They have shown themselves to be as tenacious and determined in defence as they are courageous in attack.
They are, in fact, Men apart – Every Man an Emperor.”
Airborne Forces Day 2024
Tayside Branch PRA are hosting Airborne Forces Day Scotland 2024 in Dundee. It will be spread out over the weekend 19th, 20th & 21st July 2024 including a reception and dinner dance for veterans and a public fun day.
The Tayside Branch – The Parachute Regimental Association | Charity No. SC047317