The 1st
Para Brigade was formed in September 1941, under the command of Brigadier
Richard Gale, with its headquarters based at Hardwick Hall, near Chesterfield in
Derbyshire. It was Britain's first true parachute unit. Initially the Brigade
comprised of just three battalions, but a fourth was added in January 1942.
However in July of that year, the 4th Battalion was released to help form the
basis of the 2nd Para Brigade.
News to me too! And only 14 miles away....
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