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Page last updated at 10:16 GMT, Friday, 28 August 2009 11:16 UK

Parachute champs at Netheravon

If you looked at the skies over Wiltshire recently you may have seen some unusual acrobatics.

Military personnel and civilians have been taking part in the annual Armed Forces Parachute Championships at Netheravon.

It's a chance for many who've returned from active duty to relax and show off their skydiving skills.

BBC Points West's Sabet Choudhury found out how parachuting also plays a major part in preparing soldiers for the warzone.

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