NOTE that if using the DeHaviland C-3 (1962-1975) for air transport duties you will need to purchase double the number of aircraft that are present in this formation.  Go to the Miscellaneous Purchase screen and select the Air Transports formation.*
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Paratroops*
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In 1955, the Airborne Group had 1st, 3rd, 5th, 6th and 7th Para Bns; it was redesignated in 1959 as the Airborne Brigade.*
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2nd Para Bn was created before March 1965 and 1st Abn Art Bn created sometime 1965; two more parachute battalions were authorized November 1965 (8th and 9th?). The six battalions in March 1965 were located: one in I CTZ, three in II CTZ, and two in III CTZ.*
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On 1 December 1965 all of these units were grouped as the Airborne Division. 11th Para Bn and 2nd and 3rd Abn Art Bns and three recon companys were created later; the ninth battalion was operational at the end of March 1968.*
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In 1974, the Airborne Division was supplemented by raising the 4th Airborne Brigade. It was operational by Jan 1975.*