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The 40 (King George V's Own Bengal Sappers and Miners) Airborne Field Park Squadron (Royal Indian Engineers) formed part of the 44 Indian Airborne Division (later renamed as the 2 Indian Airborne Division).

It comprised of 3 troops: one of Sikhs (workshop), one of Hindhus and one of Muslims.

Around 1946 the Squadron was based in Karachi.

Officers Commanding the Squadron:

Major R E Holden   July 1945

Major R C Tweddel January 1947

Compiled with the assistance of Lt Nic Blount. Record under construction

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