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Operation Fustian was a British airborne forces mission during the Allied invasion of Sicily in the Second World War. The operation was carried out by the 1st Parachute Brigade, part of the 1st Airborne Division. Their objective was the Primosole Bridge across the Simeto River. The intention was for the brigade, with glider-borne forces in support, to land on both sides of the river.

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  • Operation Fustian was a British airborne forces mission during the Allied invasion of Sicily in the Second World War. The operation was carried out by the 1st Parachute Brigade, part of the 1st Airborne Division. Their objective was the Primosole Bridge across the Simeto River. The intention was for the brigade, with glider-borne forces in support, to land on both sides of the river.
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  • Operation Fustian
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  • 168 missing or wounded
  • 1Albemarle
  • 41Dakota
  • 5Waco gliders
  • 141 deadref|The troop casualties for the parachute brigade only, the aircrew losses are not known.|group=nb
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  • Italy
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  • Operation failed and the bridge was eventually taken by the advancing Eighth Army
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