2RHPZ
05-31-2004, 04:06 PM
September 18* 0900 hrs, Sqn moved to Spanhoe airfield.* 1210 hrs, Sqn took off for operation 'Market'.* 1420 hrs, parachute element dropped on DZ west of Arnhem.* OC injured, 6 ORs casualties.* Capt ********-Thomas assumes command.* Slight opposition from enemy, no casualties.* Advance Pty rejoin Sqn.* Majority of containers lost on DZ.* 1700 hrs, Sqn move off DZ to RV south on railway line.* Defensive positions prepared for night.* 1 Troop move off in support of 156th Btn east in direction of Arnhem.* Glider element rejoin Sqn 1 OR casualty
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This story begins on the morning of Monday the 18th when the convoy of vehicles formed up on the drive of Bisbrooke Hall.* The Squadron created less than two years before, having seen action in North Africa and Italy and spent the long summer in England waited to show what they could do in their full airborne role.* At last they were being allowed to play their part in the final battles against Germany.
More:
http://www.28chatsworth.fsnet.co.uk/arnhem%20page%201.htm
Another great site:
http://www.marketgarden.com/new/frames.html
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This story begins on the morning of Monday the 18th when the convoy of vehicles formed up on the drive of Bisbrooke Hall.* The Squadron created less than two years before, having seen action in North Africa and Italy and spent the long summer in England waited to show what they could do in their full airborne role.* At last they were being allowed to play their part in the final battles against Germany.
More:
http://www.28chatsworth.fsnet.co.uk/arnhem%20page%201.htm
Another great site:
http://www.marketgarden.com/new/frames.html