Paras is a dangerous job. My life could be taken away at any point. Want to ask how do you cope with that?
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I have much more to ask you if that's ok
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Date asked: Thursday, March 4, 2021
Last reviewed: Thursday, March 4, 2021
Paratrooper R.
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Parachute regiment is no more dangerous then any other infantry unit. If you're referring to parachuting, then rest assured their have been no deaths from jumping British Army parachutes.
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