enquiry has been made and can read the response to avoid duplicate enquiries. The squadron currently serves as part of 23 Parachute Engineer Regiment in Woodbridge (Suffolk), the former RAF Woodbridge, and provides close engineer support to 16 Air Assault Brigade. Individuals from the disbanded 1st Parachute Squadron RE, 3rd Parachute Squadron RE and 147 Airborne Field Park Squadron RE were posted into 9th Independent Squadron RE. Royal Engineers Text on scroll: 9 Parachute Squadron RE Approx. 9 Para Sqn RE, Op Oqab Tsuka, moving the Kajaki Turbine, 2008. Contents Joint service units Army Current Inactive Air Force Cadet Forces See also References Joint service units Special Forces Support Group citation needed Army Current Inactive Air Force 9 PARACHUTE SQUADRON ROYAL ENGINEERS. You can save your Pre-application enquiry form as you go along. Soldiers from 9 Parachute Squadron Royal Engineers (RE) carried out the repairs on the bridge after being alerted to the damage and resulting problems by soldiers from 2nd Battalion The Parachute Regiment (2 PARA), who regularly patrol the area. Later, 299 Troop achieved an operational first by constructing the first Medium Girder Bridge (MGB) to be flown into position. 299 Troop was later linked with 4th (Northern) Battalion, The Parachute Regiment. Lieutenant Colonel Gerry Taggart (OC 1976-1978) suggested I should include a link to the World War II engineer parachute squadrons and glider-borne companies as they were the forerunners of the airborne engineers as we know them today. In 1943 9 Field Company RE (Airborne) also took part in further airborne operations in North Africa, Sicily and Italy. In September 1998 the squadron was deployed to Bosnia, being involved in repairing, reinforcing and replacing camp structures. A Husky on patrol from 23 Engineer Regiment RE, Afghanistan, 2011. During the First World War the company served with the 4th Infantry Division, bridging the Rivers Marne and Aisne, as well as taking part in the Battle of the Somme. I was lucky to serve twice in The Squadron. You can find a link to Trevor's 20 Sqn website for these guys herehttp://www.freewebs.com/20sqnrefalklands/, ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------, The Airborne Engineers Scotland branch now has 37 members who, although mainly reside in close proximity to Edinburgh, are spread the length and breadth of Scotland. Made with 100% recycled polyester with a bonded fleece inner layer, this zip-through softshell bodywarmer features handy zipped side pockets and an elasticated drawcord hem for fit Fabric: 100% Recycled polyester One of the new squadrons which was formed as part of this regiment was 299 Airborne Field Squadron, which was based in Kingston upon Hull in the East Riding of Yorkshire. The unit's first airborne operation was in Norway in 1942 when they were sent as Operation Freshman to destroy a heavy water plant. Cpl. Supporting the International Security Assistance Force on Operation FINGAL, the Squadron provided infrastructure and force protection as part of the Multi National Engineer Group. During this operation, Sapper Ian Collins was killed by Macedonian youths. It enplaned on the morning of 17 September 1944 and, except for two gliders that crashed, landed safely at Arnhem. 10 Sep 2020. In the hours of darkness before 'H Hour', 299 Troop were busy clearing mines and other obstacles from 'Red Beach' in advance of a beach assault by the United States Marine Corps (USMC). | Cookie Policy, Copyright War Memorials Trust Registered Charity Number: 1062255 | Site by Between April October 2000, the squadron deployed on another tour to Northern Ireland, carrying out various tasks across the province and dismantling the famous golf towers of South Armagh. Sergeant Ron Wrega, Sergeant Pete Colclough and Corporal John Foran won the Military Medal during the conflict. I come from an elite skilled military background with inherent personal qualities of. Like other units comprising the Royal Engineers, soldiers in the Squadron are called sappers. They absorbed the tasks of 12 (Nova Scotia) Headquarters and Support (Air Assault) Squadron which was placed in suspended animation. After VJ Day 9th Airborne Squadron went to Palestine with the 6th Airborne Division. In 1987, in the Royal Engineers 200th Anniversary Year, the squadron was selected to provide the Royal Guard. The squadron had an integral part to play in the International Security Assistance Force on Operation FINGAL. Grants to support the repair and conservation of war memorials are available The Joint Helicopter Support Squadron (JHSS) has successfully completed a training exercise with 9 Parachute Squadron, Royal Engineers on how to prepare heavy plant equipment as under-slung loads. They refer to themselves as 9 Para - everyone else refers to them as 9 Sqn in order that they are not confused with members of The Parachute Regiment. 1 Image Image Enlarge Details Members of 9 PARA Sqn RE prior to a jump with 321st Special Tactics Sqn June 2010 1 Image Buy Prints Image Enlarge Details A Husky on patrol from 23 Engineer Regiment RE, Afghanistan, 2011. The 216 (Parachute) Signal Squadron, Royal Corps of Signals experimented with Android Tactical Assault Kit (ATAK) in the jungles of Belize on Exercise Mercury Canopy. Various appendices, including Officers Commanding 9 Para Sqn, Squadron Sergeant Majors, Personnel commissioned from the ranks, and 9 Squadron Roll. September 1998 saw the Squadrons first deployment to the Balkans, based for 6 months in Gornji Vakuf in support of the British led Multinational Division (South West). . and In 2023, seven members of the Squadron were mobilised to support Operation ILKANE. 4th Parachute Squadron, Royal Engineers: 133 Parachute Field Ambulance, RAMC: Maj. A. F. Haynes (prisoner of war) Maj. A. J. M. Perkins (wounded and prisoner of war) Lt-Col W. C. Alford (prisoner of war) 156 Parachute Battalion: Based in and around Melton Mowbray. Canada, Northern Ireland: 1972 1974 9 Independent Airborne Squadron RE accompanied the division to Germany, returning to the UK in 1950, since when the squadron has served on active service in countries such as Egypt, Cyprus, Jordan, Kuwait, Bahrain, Aden, Radfan, Borneo, Rhodesia as well as six full tours and two spearhead tours of duty in Northern Ireland. Like other units consisting of Royal Engineers, soldiers in the squadron are called sappers. 9 Parachute Squadron RE (also known as '9 Para'), is an airborne detachment of the Royal Engineers, part of the British Army.Like other units comprising the Royal Engineers, soldiers in the squadron are called sappers. Military Wiki is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. In Rwanda, the squadron contributed to the stabilising of the difficult situation and to the rebuilding of the countrys infrastructure. The unit gained its 'Royal' prefix in 1787, becoming the Corps of Royal Engineers (RE). Northern Ireland, Kenya and Scotland: 1970 1972 A third field troop, 3 Troop, was raised in Gateshead in 2009. In 1976, 16 Independent Parachute Brigade disbanded and 9 Independent Parachute Squadron RE became part of 36 Engineer Regiment, based at Maidstone. It took part in the evacuation of the British Expeditionary Force from Dunkirk. In September 1944 the company took part in Operation Market Garden. [1][4], In 2010, 299 Parachute Squadron RE was re-subordinated under 23 Engineer Regiment (Air Assault) which was renamed as 23 Parachute Engineer Regiment in 2015.[1][4]. However, both gliders crash landed, and the few survivors were executed by the Gestapo. After six weeks of intense training, the squadron provided the guard for Buckingham Palace, St. James's Palace and for the Tower of London. 9th Parachute Squadron Royal Engineers (9 Para Sqn RE), is part of the Royal Engineers, part of the British Army. The reconstituted sapper unit was formed from personnel of the 1st, 3rd and 9th Airborne Squadrons and 147 Airborne Park Squadron. However, because of an internal reorganisation, 299 Airborne Squadron was renamed as 299 Parachute Engineer Squadron became independent, now under Northern Command. It is part of the 23 Parachute Engineer Regiment based at Rock Barracks the airborne Royal Engineers unit. 1 Image Image Major John Clark, Officer Commanding 9 Parachute Squadron Royal Engineers, said: The multinational aspect is very important to military operations nowadays and we have strong links to our US . The defending Royal Marines detachment at both locations were taken prisoner after fierce firefights. In August 2001, the squadron deployed to the Republic of Macedonia as part of the Multi National Force on Operation BESSEMER. Like other units consisting of Royal Engineers, soldiers in the squadron are called sappers. Like other units comprising the Royal Engineers, soldiers in the squadron are called sappers. W C Hatton Ogm, Cpl R E Armstrong, Sgt J L Arthy, Wo M Atkinson, Cpl W J Begley, Sgt P A Bunker, Cpl R A Burns, Sgt P P Currass Qgm, Sgt W J Hughes, Sgt . 4th Parachute Brigade - Brigadier John (Shan) Hackett. http://www.arrse.co.uk/arrse_wiki/index.php?title=9_Parachute_Squadron_RE&oldid=48175. The squadron currently serves as part of 23 Engineer Regiment (Air Assault) in Woodbridge (Suffolk) and provides close engineer support to 16 Air Assault Brigade. VAT View Details Add to Wishlist After VJ Day 9th Airborne Squadron went to Palestine with the 6th Airborne Division. VAT 24.99 Excl. In 1976, 16 Independent Parachute Brigade disbanded and 9 Independent Parachute Squadron RE lost its independence and became part of 36 Engineer Regiment, based at Maidstone. Over the next 25 years, in addition to Suez,it deployed on many different operationsincluding Cyprus, Bahrain, Aden, Radfan, and numerous times to Northern Ireland. The Squadrons history goes back to 1787, when the Chatham Company of Royal Military Artificers was raised at Chatham. Members of the Sqn also deployed on counter poaching operations in Africa as part of Operation CORDED 5 in 2019. In September 1944 the company took part in Operation Market Garden. He was delighted with the suggestion and that he now had his own dedicated Royal Engineer Squadron in the Brigade". 9th Parachute Squadron accompanied 6th Airborne Division to Germany, and when the Division was reduced to a single Brigade (16 Independent Parachute Brigade), the Squadron was chosen to be its supporting Sapper airborne unit. On 1 January 1954, 76 Federal Field Squadron was formed at Balaclava Lines Kluang Garrison. VAT 12.49 Excl. 10th Parachute Bn - Lt Col Kenneth B. I. Smyth. DZ flash. Since 1976 the squadron had been under command of 36 Engineer Regiment, However, January 2003 saw the formation of 23 Engineer Regiment (Air Assault) and with it the command change of 9 Parachute Squadron to the new RHQ. [2] The next hundred years of the squadron's history is rather meagre, but it is known to have served in the Kaffir Wars, the Crimean War, Bermuda, Halifax, Nova Scotia and Hong Kong. This page was last edited on 25 July 2008, at 04:56. [1][4][6][7][8], Despite becoming part of the new 299 Para Squadron, 1 Troop still had an outstanding commitment to fulfil to 131 Independent Commando Squadron and the majority of the troop were mobilised for service in Afghanistan on Operation HERRICK V over the winter of 2006/7. The outbreak of the Second World War in 1939 saw 9th Field Company RE in France once again, still as part of the 4th Division. Profits from all sales made through our shop go directly to Support Our Paras, so every purchase you make with us will directly benefit The Parachute Regiment and Airborne Forces. Terms and Conditions It is hoped that these will be covered by a voluntary minimum donation of 10 by all applicants at registration. 9 Parachute Squadron RE However, they took heavy casualties, with just 57 of the original company of 215 men returning to the UK, the rest being captured or killed. Since 1976 the squadron had been under command of 36 Engineer Regiment, However, January 2003 saw the formation of 23 Engineer Regiment (Air Assault) and with it the command change of 9 Parachute Squadron to the new RHQ. In June 1999, 100 soldiers from the squadron were deployed to Kosovo, where they were involved in the clearing and securing of the mountain corridor to Kaanik to enable 4 Brigade to pass through. 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