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Organisation: Parachute Regiment
Name Parachute Regiment
Description A British airborne infantry regiment formed on 22 June 1940 during WW2. Its battalions formed part of the 1st Airborne Division, the 6th Airborne Division and the 2nd Independent Parachute Brigade Group. Three battalions served with the British Indian Army. It took part in six major parachute assault operations in North Africa, Italy, Greece, France, the Netherlands and Germany.
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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