Air we go for park festival.

HUNDREDS of servicemen and women will parade on Glasgow Green Glasgow Green is situated in the east end of the city on the north bank of the River Clyde at , is the oldest park in Glasgow dating back to the 15th century. today.

The Glasgow Show is playing host to celebrations of Airborne Forces Scotland Day.

It also marks the 60th anniversary of the raising of the 15 (Scottish) Battalion The Parachute Regiment Parachute regiment can denote

Parachute Regiment (United Kingdom)
Parachute Regiment (India)
Paratroopers Brigade (IDF)
44 Parachute Regiment (South Africa)
1st Airborne Brigade (Japan)
Brigada de Fusileros Paracaidistas of the Mexican Air Force

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Thousands of people visited the park for the festival yesterday. It has been split into 15 themed zones.

Attractions over the weekend include soul group The Drifters, Titan the robot and mini parachute rides.

Lord Provost Robert Winter said: "We are delighted to welcome so many talented performers."

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Publication:	Sunday Mail (Glasgow, Scotland)
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Date:	Jul 29, 2007
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