Prince Charles inspecting Parachute Regiment

The speaker shares their experience of being appointed as Colonel in chief and the personal challenges faced during parachute training. They reflect on the initial hesitation and the rigorous training process, including jumping from a balloon, which tested their nerves.

What position did the speaker feel unworthy of when first appointed?

• Squadron Leader

• Flight Commander

• Training Instructor

• Colonel in Chief

What was the initial challenge faced during the parachute training?

• Running a marathon

• Jumping from a balloon

• Swimming across a lake

• Climbing a mountain

Where was the parachute training course conducted?

• RAF Paladins

• RAF Brize Norton

• RAF Cranwell

• RAF Lakenheath

How did the speaker describe the experience of jumping from the balloon?

• Like climbing a tall tree

• Like jumping from an 800-foot building

• Like jumping from a diving board

• Like flying a plane

What obscured the ground during the jump?

• Fog

• Rain

• Clouds

• Snow