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The secret story of a wartime PARA Dog who dropped with his handler behind enemy lines, and was awarded the animal equivalent of the Victoria Cross has been revealed for the very first time. The Afghanistan Trust charity was set up to support those soldiers from The Parachute Regiment and Special Forces returning home wounded from active service and also to support their families for years to come. THE AMAZING ADVENTURES OF BING THE PARACHUTING DOG - A TRUE STORY The Amazing Adventures of Bing the Parachuting Dog is a true story about the heroism and devotion of dogs used by The Parachute Regiment during the Second World War. This children's book has been written through the eyes of one such dog called Bing an Alsatian cross, whilst serving with the 13th Parachute Battalion, and follows his exploits through his basic training and then his jumping into action as a Parachuting dog supporting the Sniper Reconnaissance Platoon. Bing was trained to use his highly specialist skills in locating the enemy and guarding the men he loved and served. He and his friend Rob, a border Collie, went on to receive the highest Gallantry award given to animals which is the PDSA Dicken Medal, the equivalent to the human award of the Victoria Cross for their selfless, heroic and brave service during D-DAY and the RHINE CROSSING. Also at the book launch will be "PEG", the dog that Private Conrad Lewis of the 4th Battalion The Parachute Regiment fell in love with, and became his best friend in Afghanistan last year, just before Conrad was killed from gunshot wounds sustained during a firefight. His family knew of the love Conrad had for this dog and decided to embark on bringing him home to the family in England to live in peace for the rest of his days. The family have also gone on to raise money for The Afghanistan Trust by setting a target of £353,000, with 353 being the number of British soldiers killed in Afghanistan with Conrad being the 353rd casualty.