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Private Francis Birnie joined Airborne Forces following completion of Parachute Course 59 at RAF Ringway in mid-April 1943.He served with 4 Platoon, B Company, 5th (Scottish) Parachute Battalion.

Private Francis Birnie

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Italy
The Italians had capitulated while the force was still at sea. The sinking of HMS Abdiel by a mine in the harbour, however, r...
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Group photo of soldiers 5th (Scottish) Parachute Battalion, Italy, c.1943
Group photo of soldiers 5th (Scottish) Parachute Battalion, Italy, c.1943