You would make my wife's day if you could come up with a picture of her relation (Frank) James Francis Navin of the 1st Parachute Squadron B Troop.
He is on the front cover of Johns book Engineers at the Bridge, 5th from right, other then that not in mine collection or else I would have send it to you right away
He is on the front cover of Johns book Engineers at the Bridge, 5th from right, other then that not in mine collection or else I would have send it to you right away Really,thats amazing,what row Philip?
Philip, do you have a better quality copy of the picture on John's book? Also I thought the pic was of No.3 Ptn of the 9th (Airborne) Fld Coy? I guess Frank transferred to the 1st after the pic was taken All the best fellas...........
Can anyone help me with the full title and author of Engineers at the Bridge. Or does anyone have a spare copy they might part with? Cheers Arnhem
No but John should have it, it is defenitely B troop as I have another photo. smaller, but bigger group with the german sheperd on it
Can anyone help me with the full title and author of Engineers at the Bridge. Or does anyone have a spare copy they might part with? Cheers Arnhem Try this link mate Home All the best..............
No but John should have it, it is defenitely B troop as I have another photo. smaller, but bigger group with the german sheperd on it OK mate, I'll give John a call!
You may find this interesting. But Sappers were transferred to the Airborne "in the field" IT went like thiis..."Anyone interested in joining the airborne?" Those that stepped forward were transferred on the spot.....
You may find this interesting. But Sappers were transferred to the Airborne "in the field" IT went like thiis..."Anyone interested in joining the airborne?" Those that stepped forward were transferred on the spot..... Thanks Sapper. Did any of your chaps "take the plunge" as it were? Best regards..................
Yes he was a good friend at the time.We had a little parade in a field and asked Who wants to join? This mate of mine stepped forward. Nice bloke, A Scot, and oddly enough... A pipe smoking Scot, I cannot recall his name after all this time. But if he is still about he would recognise this.
Yes he was a good friend at the time.We had a little parade in a field and asked Who wants to join? This mate of mine stepped forward. Nice bloke, A Scot, and oddly enough... A pipe smoking Scot, I cannot recall his name after all this time. But if he is still about he would recognise this. Thanks for the info Sapper, do you recall what year that was? Best regards...........
