It deployed to Afghanistan again in 2008, with the rest of the Regiment, in support of 16 Air Assault Brigade. After six weeks of intense training, the squadron provided the guard for Buckingham Palace, St. James's Palace and for the Tower of London. 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. 9 Parachute Squadron Royal Engineers, recently deployed on Ex Falcons Amarante. Airborne Engineers Association. The Squadron recently returned home with the rest of 23 Engineer (Air Assault) from Afghanistan. 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. 42 FIELD SQUADRON ROYAL ENGINEERS CLASSIC PLAQUE GIFT FROM CPLS MESS 2010. In 1976, 16 Independent Parachute Brigade disbanded and 9 Independent Parachute Squadron RE became part of 36 Engineer Regiment, based at Maidstone. Men of 9 Parachute Squadron Royal Engineers were in direct support throughout the battle. It took part in the evacuation of the British Expeditionary Force from Dunkirk. Suffolks airborne engineers return from construction mission, June 2016. 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. In August 2001, the squadron deployed to the Republic of Macedonia as part of the Multi National Force on Operation BESSEMER. 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. Meetings take place at 1300 hrs. http://www.freewebs.com/20sqnrefalklands/, http://www.airbornesappersscotland.co.uk/. 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. Northern Ireland, Vanuatu, and Denmark: 1978 1979 [citation needed], In 2011, the squadron returned home with the rest of 23 Parachute Engineer Regiment from its last tour of Afghanistan. L Gallagher Bem, SSgt. Ant Middleton, 39, spent four years in the SBS having previously served in both 40 Commando and 9 Parachute Squadron Royal Engineers. 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. It was under the command of the 7th Division during the Boer War. To write a full history of each unit would be a mammoth task and take many years to complete. Started and completed the construction of Royal Family Clinic (Tabuk, Saudi Arabia). 9 Parachute Squadron RE (often abbreviated to '9 Sqn' [1]) is an airborne detachment of the Royal Engineers, part of the British Army. Trust if it has raised funds. The reconstituted sapper unit was formed from personnel of the 1st, 3rd and 9th Airborne Squadrons and 147 Airborne Park Squadron. Help us by submitting one! In true sapper tradition, the squadron was involved in the thick of the action from clearing minefields to repairing bridges. It took part in the evacuation of the British Expeditionary Force from Dunkirk. Quantity: 33 Engineer Regiment (EOD) Royal Engineers (Corps Of Royal Engineers) (RE) Tie Bar. In 1987, in the Royal Engineers 200th Anniversary Year, the squadron was selected to provide the Royal Guard. 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. Recruits must complete a minimum of four jumps in order to qualify as a military parachutist. S A J Davis, Sgt. 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; 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. The squadron had a difficult time in Palestine, being sent to clear the King David Hotel in Jerusalem after a horrific bomb attack. 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. 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 As of 2021, it is the only reserve parachute-trained squadron of the Royal Engineers. The main squadron task was in support of the weapons collection operation. During this operation, Sapper Ian Collins was killed by Macedonian youths. In 1976, 16 Independent Parachute Brigade disbanded and 9 Independent Parachute Squadron RE became part of 36 Engineer Regiment, based at Maidstone. 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. 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. 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. Another UK resillience task which provided a contingency force during planned UK Border Force strikes. Soldiers from 9 Parachute Squadron, 23 Engineer Regiment, patrolling in a Jackal vehicle, Afghanistan, 2010. | Privacy Policy In September 1944 the company took part in Operation Market Garden. 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. W D Tarbard Re, 22 SPECIAL AIR SERVICE. In 1943 9 Field Company RE (Airborne) also took part in further airborne operations in North Africa, Sicily and Italy. 9 Parachute Squadron Royal Engineers (unofficial). Between July and November 1994, the Squadron served in Rwanda as part of the UNAMIR mission. Sergeant Ron Wrega, Sergeant Pete Colclough and Corporal John Foran won the Military Medal during the conflict. In addition, I acquired a number of personal memories, some written by officers and others by squadron other ranks. Group photograph of 2 Troop, 9 Para Sqn RE taken aboard the troop ship MV Norland, 1982. Im a travel junky who loves to gain easily identified by the large bowl of bananas and 2 spoons for cutlery. Murray. 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 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. 0QP, Telephone: 020 7233 7356 Support is focused on war memorials in Very Unruffled, and without regard to his own safety, Sergeant Wrega, Royal Engineers, organised the evacuation of the wounded. 21.99 + 19.78 Postage. Now based at Rock Barracks in Woodbridge, Suffolk with the rest of 23 Parachute Engineer Regiment, 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.[2]. Find out more about the Queen's Gurkha Engineers On this website BACK Latest from Instagram FOLLOW US Armed Forces Hindu Chaplain Acharya Krishan Kant A In September 1998 the squadron was deployed to Bosnia, being involved in repairing, reinforcing and replacing camp structures. 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. Canada, Northern Ireland: 1972 1974 The ARRSEPedia is the British Army encyclopedia that anyone can edit. A G Mcilvenny Re, L/Cpl. In 2006 the Squadron left Aldershot to join 23 Engineer Regiment (Air Assault) in its new base, Rock Barracks, near Woodbridge, Suffolk. 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. In Rwanda, the squadron contributed to the stabilising of the difficult situation and to the rebuilding of the countrys infrastructure. Military Wiki is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. Ant Middleton is a former member of the SBS. Between July and November 1994, the Squadron served in Rwanda as part of the UNAMIR mission. Download British School from Bridgeman Images archive a library of millions of art, illustrations, Photos and videos. In 1961, the TA was reorganised, and the regiment was redesignated as 131st Parachute Engineer Regiment, retaining its independent role, now based in Chelsea (from 1949). 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. Members of 9 Para Sqn RE, Northern Ireland, date unknown. complete this. After becoming chief of staff of 5 Airborne Brigade, he was promoted. WO2. 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