The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 11 letter word PARATROOPER
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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What does PARATROOPER mean?
PARATROOPER noun- A type of soldier who is trained to enter combat zones by parachuting from aircraft.