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| 14th Airlanding Brigade | |
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| Founded | 1944 |
| Allegiance | Error creating thumbnail: File missing British India (1940 - 47) Error creating thumbnail: File missing Pakistan (1947 - onwards) |
| Branch | Error creating thumbnail: File missing British Indian Army Error creating thumbnail: File missing 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[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Conboy, Elite Forces of India and Pakistan, p.14
External links[edit | edit source]
- "14 Airlanding Brigade". Orders of Battle.com.
