Description
Description: The Australian Army Parachute Display Team (The Red Berets) – Jump suit patch.
Condition: Mint
Comments: The Australian Army Parachute Display Team (The Red Berets) – Jump suit patch without velcro. 83mm W x 102mm H.
The Australian Army Parachute Display Team (The Red Berets) was formed in May 1974. The team’s members are drawn from instructional and support staff at the Parachute Training School. They are all qualified military freefall paratroopers who undergo extensive training prior to selection in the display team. Many hold advanced military and civilian qualifications and compete at national and international level. Although the team is made up of Army members, it is often supported by aircraft from both the Navy and Air Force.
The Red Berets provide displays around Australia, demonstrating the skills that reside at the Parachute Training School by exiting from the aircraft, developing a team formation and landing together with pin-point accuracy with flags flying and smoke billowing. The skills on show reflect the operational requirement of a team insertion into a small area by stealth. The display provides a limited insight into ADF airborne operations while demonstrating the military skill and discipline required to operate as a team in a high risk environment.
