14th Airlanding Brigade

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.

14th Airlanding Brigade
Founded1944
Allegiance British India (1940 - 47)
 Pakistan (1947 - onwards)
Branch British Indian Army
 Pakistan Army
TypeAirborne forces
RoleGlider infantry
Size1 brigade
Part of44th Airborne Division

Later as part of 2 Indian Airborne Division, the brigade headquarters was transferred to the Pakistan Army.[1]

References

  1. Conboy, Elite Forces of India and Pakistan, p.14
  • "14 Airlanding Brigade". Orders of Battle.com.


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