59 Independent Commando Squadron, Royal Engineers, Plymouth, one troop in Arbroath3 Commando Brigade Air Squadron, RNAS Yeovilton, (12× Gazelle AH.1, 6× Lynx AH.1)2 Raiding Squadron, Royal Marines (Reserve), Plymouth131 Independent Commando Squadron, Royal Engineers (V), Plymouth...
In the course of the war, techniques were developed for landing individuals or bodies of troops behind enemy lines by means ofparachutesorgliders. The RAF cooperated with thearmyin the training and transport of parachutists and in towing troop-carrying gliders, whose soldier-pilots flew and landed...