Colchester Airborne Soldier Statue

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The Colchester Airborne Soldier Statue is a project which will deliver a life sized bronze cast paratrooper in drop order on an obelisk plinth to mark 25 years of 16 Air Assault Brigade in Colchester Garrison City.

Friday 4 Sep: First East Anglia - Colchester - PRA* Branch meeting since the Colchester Airborne Soldier Statue unveilin...
06/09/2026

Friday 4 Sep:

First East Anglia - Colchester - PRA* Branch meeting since the Colchester Airborne Soldier Statue unveiling at end of July.

Quick pre-meeting photo to capture the moment. 😎

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*Parachute Regimental Association (veterans and serving)

7 PARA ROYAL HORSE ARTILLERY Our very own 16 Air Assault Brigade Airborne Gunners on Commanding Officer’s PT this mornin...
28/08/2026

7 PARA ROYAL HORSE ARTILLERY

Our very own 16 Air Assault Brigade Airborne Gunners on Commanding Officer’s PT this morning. A 7 mile weighted carry on the local training area with a quick detour to pose at the Colli 🆎 Statue.

‘Welcome back off leave lads!’

Fantastic photo!

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Colchester Airborne Soldier Statue - Collectors / Ltd Edition / Challenge CoinsQuick update - slight delay on me gettin...
27/08/2026

Colchester Airborne Soldier Statue - Collectors / Ltd Edition / Challenge Coins

Quick update - slight delay on me getting these sent out as a jarred back whilst abroad is slowing me down and I had a few commitments during my leave.

Just to assure people that orders and updated additions for the pin badges are being processed. I have seen payments coming in and will update as I go along.

My apologies - but they are in bound to you shortly.

RENNIE CHIVERS, our Colchester City Crier, thank you kindly for your generous donation of £20 towards the CASS 220km can...
24/08/2026

RENNIE CHIVERS, our Colchester City Crier, thank you kindly for your generous donation of £20 towards the CASS 220km canoe paddle endeavour by Team Alex, Joe and Sammy.

Very much appreciated and a big shout out to highlight your unwavering support to the project as a whole. You’ve been committed from day 1 when we first met 2 years ago. THANK YOU.

I’m sure you made lads’ day when you announced them yesterday 💪💪

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CHRISTIAN VINCENT, thank you kindly for your generous donation of £20 towards the 220km CASS canoe paddle fundraiser by ...
24/08/2026

CHRISTIAN VINCENT, thank you kindly for your generous donation of £20 towards the 220km CASS canoe paddle fundraiser by Team Alex, Joe and Sammy.

Your note: ‘Statue to statue paddle. Well done boys’

This is very much appreciated; THANK YOU!

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23/08/2026

Day 7 (final / arrival) - CASS 220km Aldershot to Colchester canoe paddle.

🌟🌟 Whoop whoop / they made it!! 🌟🌟

Alex, his son Joe and their dog Sammy arrived at our Colchester Airborne Soldier Statue at 15:00 this afternoon, pretty much bang on their predicted time.

An awesome achievement of 220km from the Aldershot Paratrooper statue, utilising water routes where possible, but having to portage as necessary - total > 6,5 days.

They were received and greeted by members from the East Anglia (Colchester) PRA branch, the Colchester Military Heritage Group and announced by our very own Town (City) Crier for Colchester.

Rennie Chivers
Paul Knappett
Casey Harrison
Al Watson

Fantastic effort Alex Hardman and Hardman - thank you for applying your initiative to fundraising for the CASS project. This is hugely appreciated.

We were glad to see you arrive in one piece, albeit quite muddy from the disembarkation from the Colne River Bank at Lower Castle Park. You will sleep well tonight for sure.

Safe journey back home and hang thanks again.

AD UNUM OMNES

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23/08/2026

Day 7 (final / arrival) - CASS 220km Aldershot to Colchester canoe paddle.

🌟🌟 Whoop whoop / they made it!! 🌟🌟

Alex, his son Joe and their dog Sammy arrived at our Colchester Airborne Soldier Statue at 15:00 this afternoon, pretty much bang on their predicted time.

An awesome achievement of 220km from the Aldershot Paratrooper statue, utilising water routes where possible, but having to portage as necessary - total > 6,5 days.

They were received and greeted by members from the East Anglia (Colchester) PRA branch, the Colchester Military Heritage Group and announced by our very own Town (City) Crier for Colchester.

Rennie Chivers
Paul Knappett
Casey Harrison
Al Watson

Fantastic effort Alex Hardman and Hardman - thank you for applying your initiative to fundraising for the CASS project. This is hugely appreciated.

We were glad to see you arrive in one piece, albeit quite muddy from the disembarkation from the Colne River Bank at Lower Castle Park. You will sleep well tonight for sure.

Safe journey back home and many thanks again.

AD UNUM OMNES

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