Territorial Army
In 1947, a new 5th Parachute Brigade (Territorial) was raised as part of the Territorial Army and assigned to the 16th Airborne Division. It comprised the 12th Battalion Parachute Regiment, the 17th Battalion Parachute Regiment and the 18th Battalion Parachute Regiment. In 1950, the brigade was renumbered the 45th Parachute Brigade (TA).
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