This the true story of how a slight built country lad from a small village called Frogpool in Cornwall volunteered to join The Parachute Regiment as a day one, week one, Joe Crow recruit and through six months of rigorous training prevailed to achieve both the Champion Recruit award and the award for the Best All Round Recruit on P-Company Pre Parachute Selection Test Week.
A great autobiography book of a young man joining the Airborne division of the Parachute Regiment and the process and the physical extreme to passing the P Coy course. It packed with some great coaching mentoring guidance and highly recommended for any interested in joining the Parachute Regiment or the Armed forces in general. Overall a great read of a non fiction book. Best wishes Sean ex RE Sapper
This was a great book, very descriptive could not put it down. Great insight into the training of our forces 3 people found this helpful
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 7 June 2024 A good read, and a good insight into training and what you have to do (choking on beef not required)…
Lloyd has given us a first-class account of his experience, providing a vivid and detailed description that kept me fully invested in the narrative. His writing is exceptional, as he skillfully weaves words together to create a story that is both engaging and immersive. Lloyd's descriptive language transports the reader to the very heart of the setting, allowing us to feel as though we are right there alongside him, experiencing everything firsthand. I highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys a well-crafted and engaging narrative.
An exquisite and insightful account of one man and his aspirations to become the best in a sector of champions. A must read for all.
This is a great book about a lad following his dream when becoming a para trooper, lovely read of a true storybook.
Cracking read with an insight into the ways of the para.
What a page turner. Thoroughly enjoyed reading this book about Lloyds life in the Parachute regiment and highly recommend
A very interesting read about Lloyd joining the parachute regiment, I enjoyed the whole book and recommend it.
Really interesting read, great insight to life as a recruit.
An interesting look into the mind of what makes a Paratrooper and what it takes to achieve Best all rounder on ‘P’ Company and Champion Recruit. This is the hardest and toughest course to pass in the British Army next to the SAS and to gain both awards takes a special type of soldier. I was a Para recruit that completed this training in the 1970’s and Lloyds book brought back memories that I had forgotten about.
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