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Map of Corsica The 2eme R.E.P. is based at Camp Raffalli, in NW Corsica just outside of Calvi |
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Monument Aux Morts Camp Raffalli |
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The Main Gate at Camp Raffalli Calvi, Corsica Home to the 2eme Regiment Etranger de Parachutistes, the Foreign Legion's legendary Airborne Regiment |
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Place d'Armes/Parade Square Camp Raffalli |
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Nice view of the Old Citadel at Calvi The 2eme R.E.P. Officer's Mess was located in here |
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My first day in the R.E.P. 1982 I would soon be starting my Airborne Training Course, or "Promo T.A.P.", at the conclusion of which I would receive the coveted Brevet Parachutiste - my Silver Wings
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Above and below: Calvi by day and night |
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The mediterranean atmosphere of Calvi's waterfront cafes, restaurants, and bistros |
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Regimental Insignia 2eme R.E.P. |
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Insignia Brevet Parachutiste No. 455970 The same insignia is worn by all French Airborne Troops |
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"Winged Dagger" Beret Insignia 2eme R.E.P. The same insignia is worn by all French Airborne Troops except the Commandos Marine |
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My Company Insignia Compagnie de Commandment et Services Section Transmission Command and Support Company ( C.C.S. ) Radio Section |
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Insignia 11eme D.P. The 2eme R.E.P. is part of the larger 11eme Division Parachutistes |
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Map showing the Airborne Regiments which make up the 11eme D.P. This Parachute Division is France's "Force d'Action Rapide" |
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"Sur la GR 20" Standing on the roof of Corsica |
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French Foreign Legion Paratroopers Circa 1983 Members of the 3eme CIE/2eme R.E.P. ( From left to right ) A Brit, a German, and a New Zealander |
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Present day photo of Legionnaire Parachutistes of the 2eme R.E.P. getting ready for a jump |
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Aerial view of the Citadel and harbour at Calvi |
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Above: One of the narrow, winding streets in old Calvi (Below): The War Memorial in Calvi's main plaza |
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Commemorative medallion I received for being part of the winning basketball team in the Regimental Sports Challenge "Noel 83" |
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