2 Sqn RAF Regt, Sierra Leone, 2000 was the last para insertion.
I'd suggest that the current global situation has far more need for fast-insertion light troops than the Cold War of the 60s, 70 and early 80s. Not completely out of order to imagine them being used to secure an LZ prior to evacuation of UK citizens, for example.
FWIW the current availablity of airframes is such that large numbers of newish recruits are not able to get onto para courses, as the needs sandy-side are taking priority.
Last edited by airborne_artist; 18th Jul 2006 at 11:20.