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1st Canadian Parachute Battalion
Preservation Association International
Headquarters Company



Equipment
Kit Bag Cylindrical bag usually strapped to the leg which carried a quanity of gear
when jumping from the plane. Before landing, the bag was released from
the leg allowing it hit the ground seperately from the soldier.
C.L.E. Container Light Equipment - this was the long container slung under
aircraft wings used to deliver supplies during airdrops and resupplies.
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