44 Parachute Ordnance Field Park, RAOC (V)

44 Parachute Ordnance Field Park, RAOC (V)

1967 to 1978

44 Parachute Ordnance Field Park, Royal Army Ordnance Corps (V) (44 PARA OFP RAOC (V))  was part of 44th Parachute Brigade (Volunteers) formed on 1 April 1967 from 44th Independent Parachute Brigade Group (TA), and was based at Heston, West London.

The 44th Parachute Brigade (V) was disbanded on 31 March 1978. Only the 3 TA Parachute Battalions and 144 Field Ambulance retained their Parachute role. Other units either converted or were disbanded.

Compiled with assistance from Richard Cole

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