17th September 1944 was the launch of Operation MARKET GARDEN and to recognise that, we've taken the opportunity to prepare a video on how the...
Major George Arthur Paull (268829) 2nd (Oban) Air Landing Anti-Tank Battery, Royal Artillery 19th July 1909 - 1st August 1993 I was appointed...
Just come across some colour footage of Red Beret's at Kastrup airfield and Copenhagen in May 1945. I have said Red Berets as a selection of...
Operation Colossus was Britain’s first foray in to Airborne Warfare. By 1941, in a war most Italians never wanted in the first place her Armies...
War hero receives Legion d'honneur for his part in D-Day landings A WAR veteran has been awarded France's highest military honour for his role...
Hello, My Oosterbeeker grandparents have tended the grave of corporal Alfred Reynolds, 3pt/R coy/1bn/1para brig. He is believed to have fallen on...
Pegasus Journal January 1948 Just before 6th Airborne Division left Palestine from their tireless work in the Middle East, one of the early...
Never got around to transcribing the following so here is a link to a copy of the report written by Roy Urquhart in January, 1945. Feel free to...
For the Arnhem enthusiasts On 1st October 11 am C&T Auctioneers are auctioning photographs, medals, badges & other items of Pte Cannon from 3rd...
I have the 101st airborne order of battle for Operation Market Garden - where they took of from, how much aircraft and unit Could someone give...
Came across these Glider Pilots at Arnhem on the British Newspaper archive S/Sgt. Howard 'Sandy' Powell Sgt. Trevor Davey Sgt. William Griffiths
Found this on the British Newspaper archive about a 'paratrooper' playing the bagpipes at Arnhem. Anybody know who this was?
Hi Guys, I am hoping the 1st Airborne & Arnhem experts might be able to help me out here. I am looking for some information on Capt. A.D....
Friends: I wonder if anyone can help me identify when this photo was taken and who is on the *left*side of the photo. [IMG] The original photo...
Hi Can any one help me in respect to my Grandfather, I am hoping to obtain his military records though having trouble with this as it appears they...
Hello, sorry if this is the wrong place to ask this but something that has always intrigued me; why did 1st Airborne have such little success...
Dear fellow Airborne Fruitcakes I am trying to locate any Regimental/Battalion diaries that relate to the British 1st Airborne, 1st Seaborne...
I am wondering the exact number of survivors from 1st Airborne Division after it was withdrawn from its landing site around Arnhem during Market...
Hi Everyone, my first post as just found the site. Been reading a book on Arnhem which says the CRA was Loder Symmons.I thought it was...
Hi all, I'm not sure if this is the right place for this but I thought I'd post a link to a list of the "Arnhem/1st British Airborne...
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