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| 14th Airlanding Brigade | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1944 |
| Allegiance | 
British India (1940 - 47)
Pakistan (1947 - onwards) |
| Branch | 
British Indian Army
Pakistan Army |
| Type | Airborne forces |
| Role | Glider infantry |
| Size | 1 brigade |
| Part of | 44th Airborne Division |
The 14th Airlanding Brigade was a formation of the British Indian Army and then the Pakistan Army. It was formed from the 14th British Infantry Brigade on 1 November 1944, and was initially part of the 44th Airborne Division. Initially the brigade included 4/ 6th Rajputana Rifles, 2nd Black Watch, 2nd King's Own Royal Regiment, and 6/ 16th Punjab Regiment. During the Second World War it was commanded by Brigadier Thomas Brodie and later Brigadier F.W. Gibb.
Later as part of 2 Indian Airborne Division, the brigade headquarters was transferred to the Pakistan Army. [1]
References
- ^ Conboy, Elite Forces of India and Pakistan, p.14
External links
- "14 Airlanding Brigade". Orders of Battle.com.
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| 14th Airlanding Brigade | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1944 |
| Allegiance |
British India (1940 - 47)
Pakistan (1947 - onwards) |
| Branch |
British Indian Army
Pakistan Army |
| Type | Airborne forces |
| Role | Glider infantry |
| Size | 1 brigade |
| Part of | 44th Airborne Division |
The 14th Airlanding Brigade was a formation of the British Indian Army and then the Pakistan Army. It was formed from the 14th British Infantry Brigade on 1 November 1944, and was initially part of the 44th Airborne Division. Initially the brigade included 4/ 6th Rajputana Rifles, 2nd Black Watch, 2nd King's Own Royal Regiment, and 6/ 16th Punjab Regiment. During the Second World War it was commanded by Brigadier Thomas Brodie and later Brigadier F.W. Gibb.
Later as part of 2 Indian Airborne Division, the brigade headquarters was transferred to the Pakistan Army. [1]
References
- ^ Conboy, Elite Forces of India and Pakistan, p.14
External links
- "14 Airlanding Brigade". Orders of Battle.com.
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