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Organisation: 1st Parachute Squadron, Royal Engineers
Name 1st Parachute Squadron, Royal Engineers
Description A Royal Engineers unit of the British Army redesignated from the 1st Air troop in Feb 1942 and attached to the 1st Parachute Brigade. It was deployed to North Africa, Sicily, Italy and Arnhem helping to play a crucial role at the bridge from a close by school house. Redesignated as 1st Airborne Squadron RE in March 1945.
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Name By Air to Battle. The official account of the British Airborne Divisions
Category Action in the Air
Issued By Ministry Of Information
Issued For Air Ministry
Published Oct/1945