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539 Assault Squadron Royal Marines (539 ASRM)
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Former WO1(GSM) Peter Padley MBE
Raised in 1984, as a result of lessons learned during the Falklands Conflict in 1982, 539 Assault Squadron is tasked with providing the capability of integral amphibious movement to the units of 3 Commando Brigade. The Squadron acquired its name from 539 Assault Flotilla which took part in the Invasion of Normandy on 6th June 1944.
The Squadron was formed for the duration of the Falklands campaign where it was employed in the covert landings of Special Forces, supporting advance force operations and assisting in the landing of main formations.
539 is a specialist amphibious unit manned by some 100 highly trained coxswains and crews responsible for the operation of Hovercraft, Rigid Raiders and Inflatable Raiding Craft as well as Vehicle and Personnel Landing Craft. The Squadron is based at Turnchapel just outside Plymouth.
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539 is a specialist amphibious unit Hispanic Grants manned by some 100 highly trained coxswains and crews responsible for the operation of Hovercraft, Rigid Raiders and Inflatable Raiding Craft as well as Vehicle and Personnel Landing Craft. The Squadron is based at Turnchapel just outside Plymouth