Formation 1st Airlanding Light Regiment

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airborne artillery gun position officer, italy 1943


the battery spent next eleven months training new role. in february 1943, however, expanded full regiment commanded lieutenant-colonel r. w. mcleod. regiment consisted of 3 batteries, each of 2 troops, 4 guns per troop, or twenty-four guns in regiment. @ same time 3.7 inch howitzers replaced newer american 75 mm pack howitzer. 75 mm howitzer broken down 6 components. fired 15 pounds (6.8 kg) shell maximum of 9,186 yards (8,400 m) , weighed 1,439 pounds (653 kg). being field artillery unit in division, 1 battery of 8 guns expected support each of division s 3 brigades.


at time way airborne forces transport artillery guns , towing vehicles air using gliders. in regiment s case airspeed horsa, piloted 2 men glider pilot regiment. wingspan of 88 feet (27 m) , length of 67 feet (20 m), horsa had maximum load capacity of 15,750 pounds (7,140 kg)—space 2 pilots, maximum of twenty-eight troops or 2 jeeps, 1 jeep, artillery gun , half ton trailer or 1 jeep 2 trailers. 1 disadvantage of being transported horsa glider, 3 artillerymen , 2 pilots carried gun.





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