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Para Collection (#4)

"Para: From Mount Rainier to the Amazon, Exploring the World of Parachuting" Majestic and serene

Background imagePara Collection: BRAZIL: PARA. View of Palm Avenue in Para, Brazil. Photograph, early 20th century

BRAZIL: PARA. View of Palm Avenue in Para, Brazil. Photograph, early 20th century
BRAZIL: PAR. View of Palm Avenue in Par, Brazil. Photograph, early 20th century

Background imagePara Collection: Source Size = 5816 x 1685

Source Size = 5816 x 1685
The Town of Cameta, in Para, South America, 1868

Background imagePara Collection: Francisco de Goya, Palenque de los moros hecho con burros para defenderse del toro

Francisco de Goya, Palenque de los moros hecho con burros para defenderse del toro embolado (The Moors Use Donkeys as a Barrier to Defend Themselves against the Bull Whose Horns have been Tipped with)

Background imagePara Collection: The Principe do Gram Para Railway, Brazil, 1883: Viaduct over Grotta Funda

The Principe do Gram Para Railway, Brazil, 1883: Viaduct over Grotta Funda

Background imagePara Collection: Metropolitan Cathedral, Belem, Para State, Brazil

Metropolitan Cathedral, Belem, Para State, Brazil

Background imagePara Collection: Historic loading crane, renovated port facility of Estacao das Docas with the promenade, Belem

Historic loading crane, renovated port facility of Estacao das Docas with the promenade, Belem, Para, Brazil, South America

Background imagePara Collection: Amazon rainforest, Belem, state of Para, Brazil, South America

Amazon rainforest, Belem, state of Para, Brazil, South America

Background imagePara Collection: BRAZIL: RUBBER PACKING. Workers packing crude rubber at Para, Brazil. Stereograph

BRAZIL: RUBBER PACKING. Workers packing crude rubber at Para, Brazil. Stereograph, c1913

Background imagePara Collection: Acai berries for sale in the morning market, Belem, Para, Brazil, South America

Acai berries for sale in the morning market, Belem, Para, Brazil, South America

Background imagePara Collection: Fishermen on Joannes beach on Marajo island in the Brazilian Amazon, Para, Brazil

Fishermen on Joannes beach on Marajo island in the Brazilian Amazon, Para, Brazil, South America

Background imagePara Collection: Joannes beach (Praia de Joannes) on Marajo island in the Brazilian Amazon, Para, Brazil

Joannes beach (Praia de Joannes) on Marajo island in the Brazilian Amazon, Para, Brazil, South America

Background imagePara Collection: A boat on an igarape (flooded creek) in the Brazilian Amazon near Belem, Para, Brazil

A boat on an igarape (flooded creek) in the Brazilian Amazon near Belem, Para, Brazil, South America

Background imagePara Collection: Boats and stilt house on an igarape (flooded creek) in the Brazilian Amazon with Belem city behind

Boats and stilt house on an igarape (flooded creek) in the Brazilian Amazon with Belem city behind, Para, Brazil, South America

Background imagePara Collection: Belem city and the Guama River in the Brazilian Amazon, Belem, Para, Brazil, South

Belem city and the Guama River in the Brazilian Amazon, Belem, Para, Brazil, South America

Background imagePara Collection: General view of Belem, the Guama River and Guajara Bay, Belem, Para, Brazil, South

General view of Belem, the Guama River and Guajara Bay, Belem, Para, Brazil, South America

Background imagePara Collection: Brazil Nut (Bertholletia excelsa) opened fruit showing seeds inside, Santarem, Para, Brazil, March

Brazil Nut (Bertholletia excelsa) opened fruit showing seeds inside, Santarem, Para, Brazil, March

Background imagePara Collection: State of Para, Brazil, True Colour Satellite Image

State of Para, Brazil, True Colour Satellite Image
Satellite view of the State of Para, Brazil. This image was compiled from data acquired by LANDSAT 5 & 7 satellites

Background imagePara Collection: State of Para, Brazil, Relief Map

State of Para, Brazil, Relief Map
Relief map of the State of Para, Brazil. This image was compiled from data acquired by LANDSAT 5 & 7 satellites combined with elevation data

Background imagePara Collection: Forest giant sketched near Para

Forest giant sketched near Para
Drawing by Alfred Russel Wallace during December 1848

Background imagePara Collection: GOYA Y LUCIENTES, Francisco de (1746-1828). Se

GOYA Y LUCIENTES, Francisco de (1746-1828). Se desnuda para siempre. (Undressing himself for ever and ever). Romanticism. Drawing. SPAIN. Madrid. Prado Museum

Background imagePara Collection: MEIRELLES DE LIMA, Victor (1832-1903). Estudo

MEIRELLES DE LIMA, Victor (1832-1903). Estudo para o panorama do Rio, entrada de Bahia. 2 mitad s.XIX. Oil on canvas. BRAZIL. Rio de Janeiro. National Museum of Fine Arts

Background imagePara Collection: Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). Hoy enviad los

Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). Hoy enviad los
" Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). " Hoy enviad los trapos a la tenencia de alcald� ma񡮡 serᮠ ropas de abrigo para nuestros soldados"

Background imagePara Collection: Artillery squadron of the Royal Guard. Picture

Artillery squadron of the Royal Guard. Picture
" Artillery squadron of the Royal Guard. Picture of the work " Memoria para la historia de las tropas de la Casa Real de Espa񡦱 uot; " by Seraf� Maric de Loto (Madrid)

Background imagePara Collection: Artillery of the Royal Guard (1824). Picture

Artillery of the Royal Guard (1824). Picture
" Artillery of the Royal Guard (1824). Picture of the work " Memoria para la historia de las tropas de la Casa Real de Espa񡦱 uot; " by Seraf� Maric de Loto (Madrid)

Background imagePara Collection: First Crusade. Council Of

First Crusade. Council Of
Mahoma reza para que la lluvia d alivio a los musulmanes antes de la batalla de Bade. Copia otomana del s. XVIII de un

Background imagePara Collection: GOYA Y LUCIENTES, Francisco de (1746-1828). Al

GOYA Y LUCIENTES, Francisco de (1746-1828). Al Desierto para ser Santo, Amen. Drawing. SPAIN. Madrid. Prado Museum

Background imagePara Collection: Gran mano para hurtar sonajas (porque era tr mulo)

Gran mano para hurtar sonajas (porque era tr mulo)
GOYA Y LUCIENTES, Francisco de (1746-1828). Drawing

Background imagePara Collection: De Una Muleta

De Una Muleta
GOYA Y LUCIENTES, Francisco de (1746-1828). Torero prepar ndose para matar utilizando un sombrero en vez

Background imagePara Collection: Powered paraglider over the Great Salt Lake. Utah. (PR) (MR)

Powered paraglider over the Great Salt Lake. Utah. (PR) (MR)

Background imagePara Collection: French recruitment poster for a parachute regiment

French recruitment poster for a parachute regiment
A French recruitment poster for a parachute regiment, the Infanterie de l Air. Date: 20th century

Background imagePara Collection: Girls entertaining American GI in London bar

Girls entertaining American GI in London bar
Two glamorous girls entertain an American GI, whose cap badge indicates he is an Infantry Paratrooper in an unidentified bar in London during World War II, while a third waits table

Background imagePara Collection: Brazil - Belem - Baptista Campos Park

Brazil - Belem - Baptista Campos Park
The Castelinho (Castle) folly at the Praca Batista Campos (Batista Campos Square) in Belem, Para, Brazil Date: 1906

Background imagePara Collection: Gawler, South Australia

Gawler, South Australia
Willaston Bridge, North Para River, Gawler, South Australia

Background imagePara Collection: British service personnel on D-Day

British service personnel on D-Day
A group painting of the British armed forces involved in Operation Overlord - the D-Day invasion of France - on June 6th 1944

Background imagePara Collection: 95th Para

95th Para
British paratrouper from 95th Para - involved in the first stage of Operation Overlord, the D-day invasion of France on June 6th 1944

Background imagePara Collection: Clocktower, Belem, Para, Brazil, South America

Clocktower, Belem, Para, Brazil, South America

Background imagePara Collection: Docks building, Belem, Para, Brazil, South America

Docks building, Belem, Para, Brazil, South America

Background imagePara Collection: Palacio Antonio Lemos, Belem, Para, Brazil, South America

Palacio Antonio Lemos, Belem, Para, Brazil, South America

Background imagePara Collection: Praca Dom Pedro II, Belem, Para, Brazil, South America

Praca Dom Pedro II, Belem, Para, Brazil, South America

Background imagePara Collection: Pedro Teixeira, Belem, Para, Brazil, South America

Pedro Teixeira, Belem, Para, Brazil, South America

Background imagePara Collection: Teatro da Paz, Belem, Para, Brazil, South America

Teatro da Paz, Belem, Para, Brazil, South America

Background imagePara Collection: Getulio Vargas statue, Belem, Para, Brazil, South America

Getulio Vargas statue, Belem, Para, Brazil, South America

Background imagePara Collection: Waterfront and River Amazon, Belem, Para, Brazil, South America

Waterfront and River Amazon, Belem, Para, Brazil, South America

Background imagePara Collection: Collecting Latex / Brazil

Collecting Latex / Brazil
Collecting latex in Para, Brazil. The tree is tapped and the sap is collected

Background imagePara Collection: Advert / Para Liqueur 1909

Advert / Para Liqueur 1909
Para Liqueur - drink of the gods!




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"Para: From Mount Rainier to the Amazon, Exploring the World of Parachuting" Majestic and serene, Mount Rainier reveals its beauty from Paradise with a crystal-clear stream flowing beneath. A sight that takes your breath away in Mount Rainier National Park, Washington, USA. In the depths of history, German parachute troops made their mark during WW2 with their daring missions and strategic maneuvers. Venture into the heart of Brazil's Amazon rainforest in Para and witness hikers standing in awe before a colossal kapok tree - nature's true marvels never cease to amaze. Circa 1960s: The art of parachuting perfected within hangars as brave individuals underwent rigorous training for adrenaline-fueled adventures that awaited them above. Cheers. RAF parachutists defy gravity while pouring beer mid-air during freefall - an extraordinary moment captured in time during the swinging sixties. Against a backdrop of grandeur, skydivers from RAF Falcons freefall team participate in thrilling activities amidst France's vast skies - an unforgettable experience etched forever in 1965. The Spanish Civil War taught us three essential elements required for victory - unity, resilience, and unwavering determination; lessons that echo through history even today. Journey deep into Brazil's Amazon rainforest once more as intrepid hikers explore FLONA-Tapajos alongside towering trees and hidden wonders waiting to be discovered at every turn. As dawn breaks over Para's vibrant markets, baskets brimming with nutritious acai berries await eager buyers seeking both flavor and health benefits unique to South America's bountiful land. With hearts pounding and excitement soaring high above ground level, members of British Parachute Squadron (actual regiment unknown) train relentlessly together - forging bonds stronger than steel itself.