CANADA'S AIRBORNE
Canadian paratroopers can boast their
lineage from two wartime units; the First Canadian Parachute
Battalion and the First Special Service Force. On June 9, 1973 the
Canadian Airborne Regiment was granted the privilege of carrying, on
it's Regimental Colour, the battle honours of these two distinguished
units. Members of the Airborne Regiment continued this proud legacy
until it's disbandment on March 5, 1995. Only those who have served
with the Airborne will understand the bond that exists among Airborne brothers. Paratroopers always face danger and fear but they develop self discipline that conquers fear. As Field Marshall Montgomery said when describing Airborne soldiers "They are - in fact - men apart every man an Emperor".
This site is dedicated to all former
and serving Canadian Paratroopers, but particularly to the men of the
1st Canadian Parachute Battalion, the First Special Service Force and
the Canadian Airborne Regiment.
....and Crispin
Crispian shall ne'er go by, from this day to the ending of the
world, but we in it shall be remembered, - we few,
we happy few, we Band of Brothers.
.......Henry the Fifth; prior to the Battle of Agincourt
