L/Cpl John Pashley, 9 Parachute Squadron RE, Falkland Islands, 1982. The unit's first airborne operation was in Norway in 1942 when they were sent as Operation Freshman to destroy a heavy water plant. In September 1944 the company took part in Operation Market Garden. In addition, members of the squadron deployed on a UN mission to Cyprus. I was lucky to serve twice in The Squadron. 9 PARA 9 PARACHUTE SQUADRON ROYAL ENGINEERS HAND MADE VETERANS MESS PLAQUE. 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. Regimental badges depicted on the upper left and right hand sides of the plaque and the Falkland Islands are depicted in the upper centre with a flag placed at the top corner of the island. The Company was honoured by the presentation of a vellum scroll by King George VI to commemorate its part in the battle. 9 Field Company RE (Airborne) returned to the UK in November 1943 to prepare for D Day. 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. Retired Brigadier Jon Mullin, who served as a Lieutenant in the 9 Parachute Squadron Royal Engineers during the conflict, is marching with South Atlantic Medal Association 82. In 1987, in the Royal Engineers 200th Anniversary Year, the squadron was selected to provide the Royal Guard. After VJ Day 9th Airborne Squadron went to Palestine with the 6th Airborne Division. This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. 4 Troop 9 Parachute Squadron Royal Engineers Op Corporate Falkland Islands Conflict 1982 When 2 PARA departed the UK to join the rest of the Task Force in Operation Corporate on 27 April 1982, it took with it, as is normal, 2 Troop 9 Parachute Squadron as its Royal Engineer 'Sapper' support. Please be aware that a summary of your enquiry, without your contact details, December 2001 saw a very quick deployment to Afghanistan, having only just returned from Macedonia. 9 Parachute Squadron Royal Engineers (Corps Of Royal Engineers) (RE) Regimental Wall Shield Plaque is made in two tiers and has a mahogany coloured base that measures approx 6" x 7" (145mm x 185mm) Price: 21.00. 2 Troop, 9 Parachute Squadron RE come ashore Port San Carlos, 21 May 1982. Northern Ireland, Hong Kong, Cyprus, and Bavaria: 1974 1976 It enplaned on the morning of 17 September 1944 and, except for two gliders that crashed, landed safely at Arnhem. While serving with 9 Parachute Squadron (9 Para Sqn) in Co Armagh, Northern Ireland, on a route reconnaissance mission in a covert car, Kemp had a narrow escape. December 2001 saw a very quick deployment to Afghanistan, having only just returned from Macedonia. In 1973 he was commissioned into the Royal Engineers. In March 2011 Royal Engineers built a 34m Mabey Logistic Support (called the Friendship Bridge), click here for more details and another similar bridge in August 2011 as part of operation Omid Haft. In May 1942, it was reorganised as 9 Field Company RE (Airborne). 9 Parachute Squadron RE. 9 Para Sqn RE Search Team, Op Oqab Tsuka, Afghanistan 2008. contribution, no matter how large or small, makes a really big difference to our work. Ant Middleton, 39, spent four years in the SBS having previously served in both 40 Commando and 9 Parachute Squadron Royal Engineers. 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 . Now based at Rock Barracks in Woodbridge, Suffolk with the rest of 23 Engineer Regiment (Air Assault), the squadron's history goes back to 1787, when the Chatham Company of " 'Royall Military Artificers' " was raised at Chatham, which, in 1806, was numbered 9 Field Company in Gibraltar. The Royal Engineers trace their origins back to the military engineers brought to England by William the Conqueror and claim over 900 years of unbroken service to the crown. I have had an interesting email from Trevor Stimpson - formerly of 20 Sqn, explaining how some people from 20 Sqn were attached to 9Sqn for a time. Group photograph of 2 Troop, 9 Para Sqn RE taken aboard the troop ship MV Norland, 1982. Submit a new image Reference WMO/235941 Address: Aldershot Garrison Montgomery Lines Aldershot GU11 2AU England Open large map Edit memorial name, location & address Status: On original site Type: Non freestanding Location: Internal 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. You can save your Pre-application enquiry form as you go along. 9th Parachute Squadron Royal Engineers (9 Para Sqn RE), is part of the Royal Engineers, part of the British Army. 299 Parachute Squadron, Royal Engineers (299 Para Sqn) is a specialist field engineer squadron of the British Army's Corps of Royal Engineers and the only reserve parachute unit of the corps. It has been my intention to make this history as factual as possible, supported by photographs. On 2nd April 1982 Argentina invaded the Falkland Islands, a British Territory in the South Atlantic, followed the next day by an assault on South Georgia. After 11 September, and much political and military indecision, 2 PARA and supporting elements from 16 Air Assault Brigade started to deploy to Afghanistan on 30 December on Op FINGAL, as part of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF). On VE Day, 1st Airborne Division was ordered to Norway to accept the surrender of the 400,000 German soldiers there. Totally 9 Parachute Squadron RE, as it was now called, was to remain in Aldershot to support the Parachute Battalions. is eligible. The unit gained its 'Royal' prefix in 1787, becoming the Corps of Royal Engineers (RE). [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]. Pre-application enquiry form. Without any official documents recording the activities of the Squadron I have had to rely very much on individual accounts from former members, which have been published in the Pegasus and Airborne Engineers Journals. In Rwanda, the squadron contributed to the stabilising of the difficult situation and to the rebuilding of the countrys infrastructure. To write a full history of each unit would be a mammoth task and take many years to complete. 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. It took part in the evacuation of the British Expeditionary Force from Dunkirk. The unit's first airborne operation was in Norway in 1942 when they were sent to destroy a heavy water plant. . Consequently, 299 Parachute Troop became 299 Commando Troop, though an official parachute capability was retained. While based in Aldershot it was redesignated as 9 Independent Parachute Squadron RE prior to 16th Parachute Brigade's deployment to Suez in 1956. In 1976, 16 Independent Parachute Brigade disbanded and 9 Independent Parachute Squadron RE became part of 36 Engineer Regiment, based at Maidstone. 22.50 + 19.55 Postage. At the same time, members of the Squadron deployed on a UN mission to Cyprus. 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. In addition, members of the squadron deployed on a UN mission to Cyprus. Unfortunately, they took heavy casualties. On 1 January 1954, 76 Federal Field Squadron was formed at Balaclava Lines Kluang Garrison. Like other units comprising the Royal Engineers, soldiers in the squadron are called sappers. With the exception of two gliders that crash landed, the remainder of the unit landed safely at Arnhem, where they played an important role in the defence of the bridge. 16th (Parachute) Field Ambulance, Royal Army Medical Corps - Lt Col E. Townsend. On 9 July 1943 the Company, as part of 1st Airlanding Brigade, assisted in the capture of the Ponte Grande bridge at Syracuse in Sicily, fighting alongside the 1st Border Regiment and 2nd South Staffordshire Regiment. The remaining three were sappers from 591 (Antrim) Parachute Squadron, Royal Engineers, who were to parachute in and remove anti-glider poles from landing grounds. Courtesy British Army. 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. [1][4], This new squadron was based on 299 Troop of 131 Commando Squadron RE (V), who became 1 Troop, and Minden Company, Light Infantry, whose Headquarters at George Street TA Centre was taken over as Headquarters of the reborn 299 Para Squadron, this being the location of HQ and 2 Troops. They were also given the duty of guarding the Royal London Palaces in 2009, 21 years after first performing the task. The squadron, based out of Kabul, provided vital infrastructure and force protection in support of 2 PARA Battlegroup, as part of the Multi National Engineer Group. L/Cpl Ginge Moore, 2 Tp, 9 Para Squadron RE. This page was last edited on 25 July 2008, at 04:56. During the operation, Recce Troop, on their debut deployment, carried out vital route reconnaissance and with the assistance of geo technicians, produced mapping of routes throughout the country. One tour in S Armagh, Exercise Waterleap in Canada and firemen's strike in East Sussex. The Squadron will fall under 16 Air Assault Brigade Combat Team and will comprise of two Field Troops, a Reservists Field Troop, a Support Troop, Echelon and Squadron Headquarters. 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. 9 Parachute Squadron RE, as it was now called, remained in Aldershot. Like other units comprising the Royal Engineers, soldiers in the Squadron are called sappers. In 1995 the Squadron again deployed to Northern Ireland on a six month Op DESCANT tour. Members of the Sqn also deployed on counter poaching operations in Africa as part of Operation CORDED 5 in 2019. The 2nd Battalion Scots Guards, supported by members of 9 Parachute Squadron Royal Engineers, were given the task of conquering the mountain on June 13/14 1982 - the middle of a harsh winter in . The Squadron recently returned home with the rest of 23 Engineer (Air Assault) from Afghanistan. Nowadays, he shares his Special Forces knowledge by figure heading Channel 4's SAS: Who Dares Wins - a forces favourite on the television calendar. In 1980 it sent a small party to take part in the Rhodesia Operation and another small group to assist with a joint Anglo / French operation in Vanuatu in the South Pacific. Formed in 1947 as an airborne field squadron, 299 Para Sqn would see many reorganisations and new roles, until 2006 when it took on the parachute role it maintains today. [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. The squadron, based out of Kabul, provided vital infrastructure and force protection in support of 2 PARA Battlegroup, as part of the Multi National Engineer Group. 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. 156th Parachute Bn - Lt Col Sir . In true sapper tradition, the squadron was involved in the thick of the action from clearing minefields to repairing bridges. VAT 24.99 Excl. Falklands Islands, Scotland and Belize: 1982 1984 On 9 July 1943 the Company, as part of 1st Airlanding Brigade, assisted in the capture of the Ponte Grande bridge at Syracuse in Sicily, fighting alongside the 1st Border Regiment and 2nd South Staffordshire Regiment. [1][4], A further restructuring of the Territorial Army called for the creation of a parachute trained Royal Engineer Squadron and on 6 June 2006, 299 Parachute Squadron RE (V) was officially reformed at a parade held at the new Squadron Headquarters in Wakefield. This is the first unit for Federation Engineers. He was delighted with the suggestion and that he now had his own dedicated Royal Engineer Squadron in the Brigade". . In September 1944 the company took part in Operation Market Garden. Prior to 1995, the first jump in the Basic Parachute Course was undertaken from a modified Barrage balloon, but this has since been replaced with the Skyvan. WO2. We also act as a 'mother branch' to several members in England, Australia, Thailand and Canada. 10th Parachute Bn - Lt Col Kenneth B. I. Smyth. Communications. 11th Parachute Bn - Lt Col George H. Lea. 9 Parachute Squadron Royal Engineers Cpl Scotty Wilson . Currently (September 2014) the Parachute Regiment consists of: 1st Battalion (Regular Army): forms the core of the Special Forces Support Group and is based at MOD St Athan, South Wales; 2nd Battalion (Regular Army): parachute infantry component of 16 Air Assault Brigade based in Colchester Garrison; 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. At the same time, members of the Squadron deployed on a UN mission to Cyprus. In September 1998 the squadron was deployed to Bosnia, being involved in repairing, reinforcing and replacing camp structures. However, on 1 April 1978, the squadron was taken into the order of battle of 3rd Commando Brigade of the Royal Marines, and the squadron became 131st Independent Commando Squadron. 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. Between July and November 1994, the Squadron served in Rwanda as part of the UNAMIR mission. Cpl. It is part of the 23 Parachute Engineer Regiment based at Rock Barracks the airborne Royal Engineers unit. During this operation, Sapper Ian Collins was killed by Macedonian youths. 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. Like other units consisting of Royal Engineers, soldiers in the squadron are called sappers. Download British School from Bridgeman Images archive a library of millions of art, illustrations, Photos and videos. Soldiers from 9 Parachute Squadron Royal Engineers (RE) carried out the repairs on the bridge after being alerted to the damage and resulting . 9 Parachute Squadron RE, as it was now called, remained in Aldershot. 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. It took part in the evacuation of the British Expeditionary Force from Dunkirk. easily identified by the large bowl of bananas and 2 spoons for cutlery. Unfortunately, they took heavy casualties. Since then, personnel from the Sqn have deployed to South Sudan as part of Operation TRENTON in 2016 & 2017. 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. 9 Field Company RE (Airborne) became the engineer support for the newly formed 1st Air Landing Brigade, with about one third of the company being trained in the use of parachutes while the rest were trained as gliderborne troops. Engineers have always served in the armies of the Crown, however the origins of the modern corps, along with those of the Royal Artillery, lie in the Board of Ordnance established in the 15th century. A New Beginning: 1948 The squadron had an integral part to play in the International Security Assistance Force on Operation FINGAL. Also worked with leading Construction, Facilities Management Service Provider and Infrastructure Project . For a good giggle, look at this (highly unofficial) website. 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. 9 para squadron re carrying out public duties, Notice appealing for yellow plastic lids to be used as minefield markers by 9 PARA Sqn, MV Norland, 1982, Volunteers Required, Airborne Engineers Recruitment Poster. It took part in the evacuation of the British Expeditionary Force from Dunkirk. In addition, members of the squadron deployed on a UN mission to Cyprus. 299 Parachute Squadron, Royal Engineers (299 Para Sqn) is a specialist field engineer squadron of the British Army's Corps of Royal Engineers and the only reserve parachute unit of the corps. Your donation goes towards maintaining and developing the Sappers website. Brief aerial views precede road construction scenes in British countryside, with truck driven by paratrooper wearing red beret of the Parachute Regiment, and presumably a member of 9 Independent Airborne Squadron RE, part of 16th Parachute Brigade Group. 9 Parachute Squadron and attachments deployed to liberate the Falklands Islands 2003 The invasion of Iraq saw 23 Engineer Regiment (Air Assault) formed and deployed 2001-2011 Deployed in Afghanistan on Operation HERRICK 4, 8 and 13 Airborne Fundamentals 9 Parachute Squadron RE It was re-named 9 Field Company in Gibraltar in 1806 and became part of Airborne Forces in May 1942, when 9 (Airborne) Field Company RE provided the engineer support for the newly formed 1st Airlanding Brigade, with about one-third of the Company in the parachute role and the remainder glider-borne. In August 2001, the squadron deployed to the Republic of Macedonia as part of the Multi National Force on Operation BESSEMER. Again as OC 1976-77. It is part of the 23 Engineer Regiment (Air Assault) based at RAF Woodbridge and is the only airborne Royal Engineers unit. 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. Since then 299 Parachute Squadron soldiers have deployed on Operation Herrick in Helmand Province, Afghanistan in 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009, serving as part of 16 Air Assault Brigade, 3 Commando Brigade and 19th Light Brigade. 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 The unit's first airborne operation was in Norway in 1942 when they were sent to destroy a heavy water plant. Between July and November 1994, the squadron served in Rwanda as part of the UNAMIR mission, for which it was jointly awarded the Wilkinson Sword of Peace. However, because of an internal reorganisation, 299 Airborne Squadron was renamed as 299 Parachute Engineer Squadron became independent, now under Northern Command. On VE Day, 1st Airborne Division was ordered to Norway to accept the surrender of the Germans there. 10 Sep 2020. 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 Suffolks airborne engineers return from construction mission, June 2016. Members of the squadron also provided the vital infrastructure required to sustain such an operation, as well as constructing extensive force protection measures. 9 Field Company RE (Airborne) became the engineer support for the newly formed 1st Air Landing Brigade, with about one third of the company being trained in the use of parachutes while the rest were trained as glider-borne troops. In Palestine the squadron lost three men killed in action. The squadron remains the longest continually serving in-role fighting unit in Airborne Forces. Men of 9 Parachute Squadron Royal Engineers were in direct support throughout the battle. 299 Troop was later linked with 4th (Northern) Battalion, The Parachute Regiment. January 2003 saw the formation of 23 Engineer Regiment (Air Assault) and with it the command change of 9 Parachute Squadron to the new Regiment and another deployment, this time on Operation TELIC to Iraq in 2003. List of aircraft of the Malaysian Armed Forces, The '9th', 1787-1960: The History of the British Army's Only Remaining Parachute Engineer Unit. 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. 23 Amphibious Engineer Squadron Royal Engineers Regimental Hand Made Mess Plaque $35.82 Buy It Now , $34.28 Shipping , 14-Day Returns, eBay Money Back Guarantee Seller: military-veterans-store (13,078) 99.9% , Location: ENGLAND, GB , Ships to: GB & many other countries, Item: 275358882574 5 Armoured Engineer Squadron; 52 Armoured Engineer Squadron; Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers Light Aid Detachment; 23 Parachute Engineer Regiment - part of 16 Air Assault Brigade; 12 (Nova Scotia) Headquarters and Support Squadron (Air Assault) 9 Parachute Squadron; 51 Parachute Squadron; 299 Para Field Squadron (Reserve) Wakefield . A third field troop, 3 Troop, was raised in Gateshead in 2009. The squadron had a difficult time in Palestine, being sent to clear the King David Hotel in Jerusalem after a horrific bomb attack. In addition, Liverpool Troop of 300 Airborne Field Squadron also joined the squadron. Aldershot, Cyprus and Suez: 1955 1957 9 Parachute Squadron Royal Engineers (unofficial). 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. In 1987, in the Royal Engineers 200th Anniversary Year, the squadron was selected to provide the Royal Guard. Terms and Conditions 9 Parachute Squadron RE (also known as '9 sqn' [1] ), is an airborne detachment of the Royal Engineers, part of the British Army. 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. Like other units consisting of Royal Engineers, soldiers in the squadron are called sappers. 9 Parachute Squadron RE (often abbreviated to'9 Sqn'), is an airborne detachment of the Royal Engineers, part of the British Army. format. Worked with Consulting Engineering and Management company. In Palestine the squadron lost three men killed in action. Since 2017, the structure of the squadron has been as follows:[4][9][10][7][11]. I believe this was generally referred to as 9 Para, but I'm not sure if it has always been so? In September 1944, 9 Field Company, under command of Major Winchester and a part of the 1st Airborne Division, took part in Operation MARKET GARDEN. Members of 9 PARA Sqn RE prior to a jump with 321st Special Tactics Sqn June 2010. Their first airborne operation, OP FRESHMAN, was in Norway in 1942 where they were tasked to destroy a heavy water plant. 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