Parting shots

Airborne troops rounded off a packed tenure down south in explosive style as they took part in their final exercise as the Roulement Infantry Company.  

The soldiers – from 3rd Battalion, The Parachute Regiment – tackled serials including trench clearances and drills using unmanned aerial systems before coming together to strike mock enemy positions on Pleasant Peak.  

They also worked with members of the local Falkland Islands Defence Force throughout as they concluded their winter tour on the British overseas territory. The personnel have now returned to their Colchester home and were relieved by fellow infanteers from Northern Ireland-based 2nd Battalion, The Rifles, as this issue went to press.