What does the cryptic crossword clue "Sponger in airborne unit's barracks, perhaps? (8)" mean?

The definition is "Sponger". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). PARA (synonym="PARA") + SITE (synonym="SITE") = PARASITE; definition: "Sponger" The answer is PARASITE.

Sponger in airborne unit's barracks, perhaps? (8)

Times Cryptic #28603 | 9 Across | 2023-05-15 flower

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