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The Tigers Army Parachute Display Team
Tigers Army Parachute Display Team
The Tigers flying the PWRR regimental flag
Active 1986–present
Country  United Kingdom
Branch  British Army
Type Parachute demonstration and competition
Role Public relations and recruiting
Garrison/HQ RHQ - London
Nickname(s) The Tigers
Motto(s) Fierce Pride
Website Official website
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Unit Insignia
The Tigers Army Parachute Display Team Logo

The Tigers APDT Logo

The Tigers Army Parachute Display Team is a freefall parachute team of the British Army

History[]

The unit was formed in South Cambridgeshire in 1986 under the Queen's Division.[1] The Queen's Division was formed in 1968. On 9 September 1992, the Queen's Regiment amalgamated with the Royal Hampshire Regiment. Some soldiers in the division had the chance to parachute with 5 Airborne Brigade, part of 5th Infantry Brigade. The team has competed in the World Parachuting Championships. The team is registered with the British Parachute Association (BPA) and the British Air Display Association.

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