Ford 3 ton AA, Airborne usage

[Mark W. Tonner]

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