1 Forward (Airborne) Observation Unit, RA

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A short history of the Airborne Forward Observer Units, Royal Artillery, during the Second World War

As Airborne Forces during the War of 1939-1945 grew from raiding parties to battalions, to brigades, and to divisions, the problem of adequate artillery support became acute.

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Military Identity Card Capt JL Brown

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Capt's. John Brown & Chris MacMillan. 1945

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Letter from war office to Mrs E Brown, wife of Capt John Brown Oct 1944

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Letter to wife of Capt john Brown May 1945

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1 Forward (Airborne) Observation Unit, RA