The Red Devils on the 4th September 1972.

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The Red Devils on the 4th September 1972. Picture: 3733-3

These are the times the Red Devils brought their impressive displays to Portsmouth in the 70s 80s and 90s

Here are the moments in the 70s, 80s and 90s that the famous parachute display team, the Red Devils, visited Portsmouth.

The Red Devils, formed in 1964, are the official parachute display team of the British Army and The Parachute Regiment. Today the team is 15 men strong, all of which are full time serving paratroopers, who return to combat duties when required during their posting with the team.

As professional skydivers, they perform over 350 tandem parachute descents, and 60 public displays each year in the UK and internationally, into charity, sporting, military and social events.

Here are 13 moments throughout the 70s, 80s and 90s their displays were seen in Portsmouth.

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