The Journal of The Parachute Regiment and Airborne Forces
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The Emblem of the airborne forces is Bellerophon mounted on the winged horse Pegasus. The first recorded instance of an airborne warrior, his exploits are recounted in Greek Mythology, where he is chiefly famous for slaying the fire-breathing monster Chimaera. Mounted on Pegasus, with spear in hand, Bellerophon rode into the air, swooped down upon the monster and destroyed it.
This emblem was chosen for the British Airborne Forces by the late Lieutenant General Sir Frederick("Boy") Browning GCVO, KBE, CB, DSO, DL, when he was appointed to raise Airborne Forces in 1941. The embelm was designed in May,1942, by Major Edward Seago, to be worn on the arms of all Airborne soldiers.
In 1946 a beautiful statuette, the work of the sculptress, Mrs. A.R.Oxenford, was accepted by the Royal Academy. It was commisioned by the trustees of the Airborne Forces Security Fund and presented by them to the museum of the Airborne Forces in Aldershot on the 1st October 1968.
Pegasus is the Regimental Journal of the Parachute Regiment and is published three times a year with two Journals and one YEARBOOK. The YEARBOOK is now dedicated to the PRA and the Journals also carry important PRA news as well as Obituaries and Last Post. In order that we can maintain the standard now established we need to ensure that readers renew subscriptions and encourage others to order their own copy. Please help us to help you. Subscription is only £13.00 a year in the UK, £15.00 in Europe and £21.00 overseas.
For submission of articles and further information please contact the Pegasus Journal Office in one of the following ways:
1. Write to the direct to:
Subscriptions Manager
Pegasus Journal
Regimental Headquarters
The Parachute Regiment
Flagstaff House
Napier Road
Colchester
Essex CO2 7SW
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2. E-mail:
editor.pegasus@macunlimited.net
pegasus@parachute-regiment.com
A downloadable Subscription Form/Bankers Order is now available. (Click here to Download.) Please complete and send to the Subscriptions Manager at the above address or attach to an e-mail to pegasus@parachute-regiment.com
3. Back Issues. There are a number of back issues for sale. A list of available editions is below and available for immediate dispatch. Please call the Subscritions Manager for further information.
Click to view the front cover of the Special 60th Arnhem Commemorative Edition
Year Books 2001 2002 2003
Autumn & Winter 2002
Summer 2003
Winter 2004
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