They were assigned to the 3rd Parachute Brigade , which was originally part of the 1st Airborne Division .
They were were later assigned to the newly - raised 5th Parachute Brigade , part of the 6th Airborne Division , which had also just been raised .
They were assigned to the 3rd Parachute Brigade , which was originally part of the 1st Airborne Division , but were later assigned to the newly - raised 5th Parachute Brigade , part of the 6th Airborne Division , which had also just been raised .