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Organisation: Central Landing Establishment
Name Central Landing Establishment
Description The British development centre for airborne warfare during WW2 at RAF Ringway airfield. Initially set up as a parachute training school in June 1940 and then expanded in August 1940 into the full Establishment, including a 'Technical unit' and a 'Glider Training Squadron'.
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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