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Britsh Paras Yelled What as They Jumped???
« on: November 21, 2011, 12:40:26 PM »
Just curious.  I cant seem to remember ever hearing any sound bits from British paras as they jumped through the door.

I have a hunch they were not politely saying "Keep calm and carry on", or "God Save the King" as they jumped, but who knows.   :D

Anyone?
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Re: Britsh Paras Yelled What as They Jumped???
« Reply #1 on: November 21, 2011, 01:14:30 PM »
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Re: Britsh Paras Yelled What as They Jumped???
« Reply #2 on: November 21, 2011, 02:23:13 PM »
"The British Parachute Regiment has traditionally used the unique battle-cry "Wahoo Mohammed!" when going into battle. Its use originates from World War II, 1942–1943, when men of the 1st Airborne Division were used for conventional combat for the first time in Tunisia, during the North African campaign."  Or so it says on Wikipedia.
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Re: Britsh Paras Yelled What as They Jumped???
« Reply #3 on: November 21, 2011, 02:59:07 PM »
"Cheerio!"

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Re: Britsh Paras Yelled What as They Jumped???
« Reply #4 on: November 21, 2011, 03:39:09 PM »
I didnt know about the "Wahoo Muhammed!"   :lol  I wonder who thought that one up, and how they got everyone to go along with that?  I figured it'd be something to do with Cromwell, Wallace, or other such figure in British folk-lore/history. 
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Re: Britsh Paras Yelled What as They Jumped???
« Reply #5 on: November 21, 2011, 04:23:32 PM »
I didnt know about the "Wahoo Muhammed!"   :lol  I wonder who thought that one up, and how they got everyone to go along with that?  I figured it'd be something to do with Cromwell, Wallace, or other such figure in British folk-lore/history. 

They got it from the Arabs that would shout it to drive their donkeys into action.

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Re: Britsh Paras Yelled What as They Jumped???
« Reply #6 on: November 21, 2011, 04:35:11 PM »
I hear the French yell "We SURRENDERRR!" as they jump out.


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Re: Britsh Paras Yelled What as They Jumped???
« Reply #7 on: November 21, 2011, 05:05:11 PM »
I hear the French yell "We SURRENDERRR!" as they jump out.


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Re: Britsh Paras Yelled What as They Jumped???
« Reply #8 on: November 21, 2011, 05:30:57 PM »
walk into a pub in colchester at about 11 on a friday night, then insult the welsh very loudly. I'm pretty sure you could confirm it that way :aok
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Re: Britsh Paras Yelled What as They Jumped???
« Reply #9 on: November 22, 2011, 02:00:51 AM »
I hear the French yell "We SURRENDERRR!" as they jump out.


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Re: Britsh Paras Yelled What as They Jumped???
« Reply #10 on: November 22, 2011, 02:11:04 AM »
walk into a pub in colchester at about 11 on a friday night, then insult the welsh very loudly. I'm pretty sure you could confirm it that way :aok
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Re: Britsh Paras Yelled What as They Jumped???
« Reply #11 on: November 22, 2011, 04:01:13 AM »
One paratrooper who jumped at Arnhem actually had his pet hen named "Nell" with him. He had actually jumped with her a few times before, and let her free when approaching the ground, to allow her to flap about a bit.
Wonder what he yelled."Lets go Nellie"   :banana:
Anyway, Nell was killed at Arnhem.
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Re: Britsh Paras Yelled What as They Jumped???
« Reply #12 on: November 22, 2011, 04:17:32 AM »
One paratrooper who jumped at Arnhem actually had his pet hen named "Nell" with him. He had actually jumped with her a few times before, and let her free when approaching the ground, to allow her to flap about a bit.
Wonder what he yelled."Lets go Nellie"   :banana:
Anyway, Nell was killed at Arnhem.
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Re: Britsh Paras Yelled What as They Jumped???
« Reply #13 on: November 22, 2011, 05:02:03 AM »
"Close your eyes and think of England!"
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Re: Britsh Paras Yelled What as They Jumped???
« Reply #14 on: November 22, 2011, 06:25:12 AM »
"Close your eyes and think of England!"

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