In true sapper tradition, the squadron was involved in the thick of the action from clearing minefields to repairing bridges. This was achieved by providing sterilised water, constructing roads and bridges (including the longest operationally constructed Bailey Bridge since the Second World War), providing support to medical and dental facilities, general artisan trade work and mine clearance. Unfortunately, they took heavy casualties. They absorbed the tasks of 12 (Nova Scotia) Headquarters and Support (Air Assault) Squadron which was placed in suspended animation. 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. 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. Terms and Conditions 9 Parachute Squadron RE As part of 2 Troop 9 Parachute Squadron Royal Engineers, Joseph Smyth was one of the 'sappers' attached to 2 Para and saw action in the bloodiest battle of the conflict - Mount Longdon.. From the preface: I was asked by Brigadier John Hooper to write a history of 9 Independent Airborne/Parachute quadron RE, from 1948 when it became an independent airborne squadron within the newly formed 16 Independent Parachute Brigade Group, to 1977 when it lost its independence and came under the command of 36 Engineer Regiment, based at Maidstone.. .I immediately made a list of the Officers who had commanded the Squadron with the intention of asking for their recollections of the period of their tenure. 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. Originally an officer-only corps, its other ranks were supplied by contracted civilian workers. 9 Parachute Squadron RE (often abbreviated to '9 Sqn' [1] ), is an airborne detachment of the Royal Engineers, part of the British Army. Members of the squadron also provided the vital infrastructure required to sustain such an operation, as well as constructing extensive force protection measures. After becoming chief of staff of 5 Airborne Brigade, he was promoted. 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; Just in case, I have left off all references to Para, Indep, Cdo, Airborne, Airfield, Support, Hug, Pugh or Barney McGrue, and the unit is simply referred to as 9sqn on this site. 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). will appear on this page once submitted. In addition, members of the squadron deployed on a UN mission to Cyprus. In May 1942, it was reorganised as 9 Field Company RE (Airborne). 1965-69. trips to Kenya, Libya and many exercises in England Scotland and Wales. ATAK . 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. In 1947, as part of the establishment of the post-war Territorial Army (TA), 131st Airborne Engineer Regiment was formed by consolidated the former engineer companies[a] of the 16th Airborne Division (now entirely a TA division). Mr Eric Blenkinsop also suggested a tribute to the officer responsible for the organisation of airborne forces in 1941, Major (later Lt Col) John Rock, a Royal Engineer officer, who tragically died in a glider accident in 1942 and received very little recognition of his work. 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. 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 1976, 16 Independent Parachute Brigade disbanded and 9 Independent Parachute Squadron RE became part of 36 Engineer Regiment, based at Maidstone. Most of them will have registered under 20 Sqn, but I thought I'd copy it here for those who haven't. please support War Memorials Trusts work. The squadron has deployed worldwide to provide combat engineer support to 3 Commando Brigade, often deploying in small sub-units. They are also, collectively, known as United States Military Academies or Federal Service Academies. A New Beginning: 1948 In 1980/1981 it completed its 6th operational tour in Northern Ireland. 9 Parachute Squadron RE. http://www.freewebs.com/20sqnrefalklands/, http://www.airbornesappersscotland.co.uk/. . Find 9 Parachute Squadron stock photos and editorial news pictures from Getty Images. 9 Parachute Squadron RE (often abbreviated to '9 Sqn'[1]) is an airborne detachment of the Royal Engineers, part of the British Army. In 1943 9 Field Company RE (Airborne) also took part in further airborne operations in North Africa, Sicily and Italy. 9 Parachute Squadron RE (often abbreviated to '9 Sqn' ), is an airborne detachment of the Royal Engineers, part of the British Army. 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. It is part of the 23 Parachute Engineer Regiment based at Rock Barracks the This page was last edited on 25 July 2008, at 04:56. 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. | Email Us | Terms & Conditions December 2001 saw a very quick deployment to Afghanistan, having only just returned from Macedonia. It enplaned on the morning of 17 September 1944 and, except for two gliders that crashed, landed safely at Arnhem. VAT View Details Add to Wishlist December 2001 saw a very quick deployment to Afghanistan, having only just returned from Macedonia. 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. 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. the charity can fund. In April 1982, the squadron embarked for the Falkland Islands as part of 5 Infantry Brigade. The platoon was used as the counter-attack force by Lt Col John Frost, the Commanding Officer of 2nd Battalion The Parachute Regiment, and fought with great bravery in the infantry role. In September 1944 the company took part in Operation Market Garden. Like other units comprising the Royal Engineers, soldiers in the squadron are called sappers. S A J Davis, Sgt. Cpl. 21.99 + 19.78 Postage. 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. 1st Parachute Field Squadron, Royal Engineers - Major Douglas. However, because of an internal reorganisation, 299 Airborne Squadron was renamed as 299 Parachute Engineer Squadron became independent, now under Northern Command. It has been my intention to make this history as factual as possible, supported by photographs. Members of 9 Para Sqn RE, Northern Ireland, date unknown. The Squadrons history goes back to 1787, when the Chatham Company of Royal Military Artificers was raised at Chatham. [citation needed], In 2011, the squadron returned home with the rest of 23 Parachute Engineer Regiment from its last tour of Afghanistan. Communications. It is part of the 23 Engineer Regiment (Air Assault) based at RAF Woodbridge and is the only airborne Royal Engineers unit. | Cookie Policy, Copyright War Memorials Trust Registered Charity Number: 1062255 | Site by 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 1976, 16 Independent Parachute Brigade disbanded and 9 Independent Parachute Squadron RE became part of 36 Engineer Regiment, based at Maidstone. In September 1998 the squadron was deployed to Bosnia, being involved in repairing, reinforcing and replacing camp structures. In addition, Liverpool Troop of 300 Airborne Field Squadron also joined the squadron. Their mission was to deploy to collect and dispose of NLA weapons and ammunition in order to restore stability in the FYROM. 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. 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. It took part in the evacuation of the British Expeditionary Force from Dunkirk. 3 Troop, 9 Parachute Squadron, Royal Engineers, Exercise Waterleap, New Brunswick, Canada, 1986. In 1812, this unit's name was changed to the Corps of Royal Sappers and . [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. In Rwanda, the squadron contributed to the stabilising of the difficult situation and to the rebuilding of the countrys infrastructure. [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. It was also suggested that the parameters of the history be extended beyond 1977 to include Operation Corporate, the re-taking of the Falkland Islands by British Forces in June 1982 after the invasion by Argentine Forces in April of the same year. W D Tarbard Re, 22 SPECIAL AIR SERVICE. 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 2000, the Squadron deployed on another Operation DESCANT tour to Northern Ireland. Cyprus and the Canal Zone: 1951 1953 0QP, Telephone: 020 7233 7356 The squadron recently returned home with the rest of 23 Engineer (Air Assault) from Afghanistan. December 2001 saw a very quick deployment to Afghanistan, having only just returned from Macedonia. It is part of the 23 Parachute Engineer Regiment based at Rock Barracks the airborne Royal Engineers unit. 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. More recently, personnel have also supported homeland resilience operations including Operation RESCRIPT in 2020 (COVID-19 response), Operation UNITY (Commonwealth Games 2022) and Operation BALLAM (Supporting state funeral for HM Queen Elizabeth II). Like other units comprising the Royal Engineers, soldiers in the Squadron are called sappers. It took part in the evacuation of the British Expeditionary Force from Dunkirk. In order to cover set-up costs, including web space and frequent IT work, some modest costs are being incurred. Like other units comprising the Royal Engineers, soldiers in the Squadron are called sappers. In Palestine the squadron lost three men killed in action. Our Branch members have served in various units, including 4 Parachute Squadron R.E., 9 Independent Parachute Squadron R.E., 131 Parachute Engineer Regiment, and 131 Independent Parachute Squadron R.E. . In April 1982, the squadron embarked for the Falkland Islands as part of 5 Infantry Brigade. 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. * Large dumps of ammunition are regularly being uncovered and disposed of in the region. In June 1999, 100 soldiers from the Squadron under command of HQ 5 Airborne Brigade, were involved in a 30 day deployment to Kosovo on Operation AGRICOLA. 5th June 19449th Parachute Battalion (with No.2 Troop 591 Para)Place:Broadwell and Harwell. The squadron remains the longest continually serving in-role fighting unit in Airborne Forces. 9 PARACHUTE SQUADRON/ ROYAL ENGINEERS/ IN MEMORY OF/ (4 names)/ KILLED IN ACTION IN THE FALKLAND ISLANDS/ JUNE 1982/ THEIR NAMES LIVETH FOR EVERMORE, War Memorials Online c/o War Memorials Trust, 14 Buckingham Palace Road, London, SW1W 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. 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. WO2. 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). In Rwanda, the squadron contributed to the stabilising of the difficult situation and to the rebuilding of the countrys infrastructure. The United States service academies are federal academies for the undergraduate education and training of commissioned officers for the United States Armed Forces. The platoon was used as the counter-attack force by Lt Col John Frost, the Commanding Officer of 2nd Battalion The Parachute Regiment, and fought with great bravery in the infantry role. 9 Parachute Squadron RE, as it was now called, was to remain in Aldershot to support the Parachute Battalions. Like other units comprising the Royal Engineers, soldiers in the squadron are called sappers. 9 Parachute Squadron RE (also known as '9 sqn' [1] ), is an airborne detachment of the Royal Engineers, part of the British Army. Chapters include: The Airborne Engineers: 1941 1945 9 Parachute Squadron RE (often abbreviated to '9 Sqn') is an airborne detachment of the Royal Engineers, part of the British Army. It took part in the evacuation of the British Expeditionary Force from Dunkirk. 9 Parachute Squadron Royal Engineers Jul 2009 - Apr 20111 year 10 months Woodbridge, Suffolk 1 Troop Commander, deployed to Kenya in 2009 and Afghanistan on Op Herrick 13 over 2010/11. This is the first unit for Federation Engineers. 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. For this reason, Chapter 1 is a very shortened history of each squadron/company. 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. They were tasked with the clearing and securing of the mountain corridor to Kacanik to enable 4 Brigade to pass through. 9 Parachute Squadron has retained its airborne role continuously since 1942 and remains the longest serving in-role airborne unit in Airborne Forces. In 1973 he was commissioned into the Royal Engineers. The Squadron Commander Major Tim Roseveare RE, Lieutenant David Breese RE and seven Sapper Other Ranks set off with the heavily laden jeep and trailer to tackle the Troarn bridge. The squadron had an integral part to play in the International Security Assistance Force on Operation FINGAL. If you are not currently a ParaData member but wish to get involved please register. Between July and November 1994, the Squadron served in Rwanda as part of the UNAMIR mission. 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. 63 Airborne Squadron, Royal Logistic Corps 10 Airborne Workshop, REME 82 Ordinance Company, Royal Logistic Corps 6th Airmobile Brigade 2 (Parachute) Squadron, RAF Regiment 9 (Parachute) Squadron, 36 Engineer Regiment, Royal Engineers 220 Signal Squadron 6 Medical Squadron, Royal Army Medical Corps 664 Squadron, Army Air Corps This turned out to be a disaster, both gliders crash landing and the few survivors being executed by the Gestapo. 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. 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 Parachute Squadron RE, under the command of Major Chris Davies, played a prominent role in the successful outcome of one of the major combined operations since the World War II. 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. 12 (Nova Scotia) Headquarters and Support Squadron (Air Assault) 9 Parachute Squadron; 51 Parachute Squadron; 299 Para Field Squadron (Reserve) [Wakefield . grant enquiry, for further details please read our A member of 9 Parachute Squadron 23 Engineer Regiment, during the construction of Route Trident in Helmand, Afghanistan, 2012. Lance Corporal Darren Jones, a paratrooper and plant operator mechanic of 9 Parachute Squadron Royal Engineers, is thought to have got into difficulties while swimming in a canal in Normandy after . 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 ROYAL ENGINEERS. Casualties included 4 killed and 11 wounded. contribution, no matter how large or small, makes a really big difference to our work. 131 Independent Commando Squadron was first raised in 1947 as an airborne engineer regiment, with a strength of over 1,000 trained parachute engineers. The ARRSEPedia is the British Army encyclopedia that anyone can edit. 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