Paul Dip

“There is one oft-told story, originating from Major Jimmy Roberts who had joined the 153rd Battalion from the 1st Gurkhas. Shortly after the formation of the battalion, three anxious-looking Gurkhas visited their company commander and told him that they considered 600 feet to be rather a height to jump from; they thought 300 feet would be more reasonable. The company commander pointed out that at 300 feet their parachutes might not have time to open. ‘Oh,’ said the Gurkhas, ‘then we have parachutes”
― Harry Seaman, The Battle At Sangshak: Prelude to Kohima