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9 Parachute Squadron RE (often abbreviated to '9 Sqn' [9]) is an airborne squadron of the British Army's Corps of Royal Engineers. It is part of 23 Parachute Engineer Regiment based at Rock Barracks in Woodbridge, Suffolk and provides close engineer support to 16 Air Assault Brigade Combat Team.
It deployed to Afghanistan again in 2008, with the rest of the Regiment, in support of 16 Air Assault Brigade. 9 Parachute Squadron has retained its airborne role continuously since 1942 and remains the longest serving in-role airborne unit in Airborne Forces. Read More.
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9 Squadron. I believe this was generally referred to as 9 Para, but I'm not sure if it has always been so? 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.
9th Parachute Squadron Royal Engineers (9 Para Sqn RE), is part of the Royal Engineers, part of the British Army. Like other units comprising the Royal Engineers, soldiers in the Squadron are called sappers.
25 kwi 2024 · Nudged to join the Royal Engineers to ensure he learnt a trade, Ian completed his training as a bricklayer before completing his Parachute Regiment Jumps Course, and joining 9 Parachute Squadron Royal Engineers.
9 Parachute Squadron has retained its airborne role continuously since 1942 and remains the longest serving in-role airborne unit in Airborne Forces.
