Sudan Army Para Parachutists Wing for unlisted Men 1969-1970

Description

Sudan Army Para Parachutists Wing for unlisted Men 1969-1970
Some believe there where also some Air force parachutists.
Size: 70 x 40 mm
Material: Gilding steel
Reverse: see photo
Fine original and very scarce wing in use for 1 year.

Box: 236 – 308

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The first Sudanese Parachutists were a group of ex-prisoners of war by the Italians in 1942 and Incorporated into there 1st Battalion Air Force Parachutists for Intelligence work.
Post-war the Para Battalion began forming in 1964.
In 1975 British 3rd Battalion and instructors taught free-fall techniques while they were there.