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Who are the Royal Marines?
The Royal Marines are the UK's elite amphibious light infantry force, highly trained for rapid deployment and operating in difficult environments. They are part of the Royal Navy and are known for their green berets. The story mentions they will be trialling these new powered paragliders.
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