History
The regiment was formed in 1996 by converting two companies of the 5th Battalion, one company of the 6th Battalion and one company of the 7th Battalion, The Royal Anglian Regiment from the infantry to transport role. The Regiment Retains the Royal Anglian Khaki beret and for a while also wore the Royal Anglians "Minden Flash", later replaced by the Royal Logistic Corps's Tactical Recognition Flash (TRF).
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