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Today in World War II History—September 15, 1941

Wednesday, September 15, 2021 by Sarah Sundin
Inside a hangar, a British paratrooper learns to land correctly using a special harness, August 1942 (Imperial War Museum: H 22867)

Inside a hangar, a British paratrooper learns to land correctly using a special harness, August 1942 (Imperial War Museum: H 22867)

80 Years Ago—Sept. 15, 1941: British 1st Parachute Battalion is established, Britain’s first airborne battalion.

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