53 (Worcestershire Yeomanry) Air Landing Light Regiment RA

53 (Worcestershire Yeomanry) Air Landing Light Regiment RA was formed in November 1943 from 53 Anti-Tank Regiment with three batteries. Post war it was placed in suspended animation until re-formed in January 1947. In April that year 53 (Worcestershire Yeomanry) Air Landing Light Regiment RA was re-designated 33 Airborne Light Regiment RA.

Illustrations of the formation badges under which a unit served or supported are given. This is no guarantee that the unit used this formations badge.

Nov 43   Formed from 53 Anti-Tank Regiment  
Nov 43 AB Div 53 (Worcestershire Yeomanry) Air Landing Light Regiment RA 6 Airborne Division UK
Jun 44 AB Div 53 (Worcestershire Yeomanry) Air Landing Light Regiment RA 6 Airborne Division France
Sep 44 AB Div 53 (Worcestershire Yeomanry) Air Landing Light Regiment RA 6 Airborne Division UK
Dec 44 AB Div 6 Airborne Division NW Europe
Feb 45 AB Div 6 Airborne Division UK
Mar 45 AB Div 6 Airborne Division NW Europe
May 45 AB Div 6 Airborne Division UK

 

Batteries

Nov 43 210, 211, 212

 

Equipment

Nov 43 75mm Pack Hows

 

 

 

The Royal Artillery 1939-45