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Royal Air Force paratroopers drew a grand applause after a coordinated display of parachute work that saw them float down to the shores.

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Mr Quinn recounted attending the civil rights' march, he said he was a bit "apprehensive" because paratroopers were on the streets.

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He then described paratroopers coming into the courtyard, with the first soldier opening fire with his rifle.

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With traditional specialists like marines or paratroopers becoming increasingly redundant on the modern battlefield, this new unit will storm Russian positions with the help of drones.

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The prosecution was seeking to use statements given by two paratroopers, named Soldier G and Soldier H, who were with Soldier F on Bloody Sunday.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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