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The shoulder flash for the 1st and 6th Airborne Divisions. This was also worn by the 1 Canadian Parachute Battalion, which was attached to the 6th Airborne Division. It depicts the first "airborne warrior" - Bellerophon riding the flying horse Pegasus. This symbol was also used as a formation sign on vehicles belonging to the divisions.

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1st and 6th Airborne Divisions shoulder flash

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http://bcoy1cpb.pacdat.net/newpage11.htm

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1st Airborne Division (United Kingdom)

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current10:30, 25 March 2008207×229 (11 KB)EnigmaMcmxc (Talk | contribs) (The shoulder flash for the 1st and 6th Airborne Divisions. This was also worn by the 1 Canadian Parachute Battalion, which was attached to the 6th Airborne Division. It depicts the first "airborne warrior" - Bellerophon riding the flying horse Pegasus. Th)