Re: LAA and 6th Airborne Div
Sean;
Just a note regarding "Go To It!" The Illustrated History of the 6th Airborne Division, page 77 - the paragraph that mentions that they were to arrive by sea on the following day - this is wrong - 2nd Airlanding Light Anti-Aircraft Battery, R.A., left the Division in January 1944.
I also can find no evidence, that British Airborne Forces ever used the 40mm Bofors, either towed or self-propelled.
In regards to the 6pdrs of the Anti-Tank Btys, R.A. (1943 to Jan 1945) or of the Anti-Tank Regt (From Jan 1945) - they were towed by Jeeps.
A typical Troop Organization:
Tp HQ: 2x MC's, 2x Jeeps, 2x Tlrs
2x Section: Each: 2x Jeeps, 2x 6pdrs
Yes your right, ammo storage was limited, will dig out first line scale and get back to you.
Hope all of the above helps.
Cheers
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Mark
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