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Army invites you to try skydiving – using virtual reality

The Army Reserve are offering daredevils the experience of jumping out planes using Gear VR powered by Oculus Rift, at the event on the 27^th February at the Army Reserve Centre, Triumph Road, Nottingham, NG7 2GG.

Members of the public will be able to try the 360-degree Oculus Rift technology at the recruitment event that starts at 10am.

Lance Corproal Steve Walton from the Army Recruiting Team said: “It’s a fantastic piece of equipment, it’s the most realistic experience without getting in a plane.”

The event will feature more than a dozen Army units from across the East Midlands including 4^th Battalion The Parachute Regiment, 162 Movement Regiment RLC, 4 Mercian Regiment and the Royal Yeomanry.

Military vehicles and equipment will be on display including a R-WMIK and Quad Bike and Signals equipment.

Captain Tim Fleming of 4PARA added: “The British Army Reserve gives you opportunities which you don’t get on Civvie Street. It offers more than your run-of-the-mill nine to five job including overseas trips, adventure training such as sking, climbing, mountain biking and and scuba diving. You get paid for it too on top of your full-time job, which is a real bonus and you receive holiday pay and pension.”

Soldiers from all walks of life, performing roles ranging from chefs to mechanics will be at the event.

Members of the public will be able to handle military weapons and kit including thermal imaging goggles and laser sights.

Recruiting staff will be on hand to speak to anyone who is interested in a new challenge and wishes to sign up.