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History of the Special Air Service
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The history of the British Army's Special Air Service regiment of the British Army begins with its formation during the Western Desert Campaign of the Second World War, and continues to the present da
SAS patrol in North Africa during the Second World War in SAS jeeps
SAS patrol in North Africa during the Second World War in SAS jeeps
Members of the Free French Squadron during the link-up between advanced units of the First and Eighth British armies in Tunisia.
Members of the Free French Squadron during the link-up between advanced units of the First and Eighth British armies in Tunisia.
Members of 2nd SAS on parade for an inspection by General Bernard Montgomery, following the successful capture of the port of Termoli. On the left is
Members of 2nd SAS on parade for an inspection by General Bernard Montgomery, following the successful capture of the port of Termoli. On the left is Major E Scratchley DSO, MC, and on the right is Captain Roy Farran holding a German sub-machine-gun
An SAS jeep of 1st SAS near Geilenkirchen, Germany, 18 November 1944.
An SAS jeep of 1st SAS near Geilenkirchen, Germany, 18 November 1944.
Long Range Desert Group
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The Long Range Desert Group was a reconnaissance and raiding unit of the British Army during the Second World War.
History of the Special Air Service
…Detachment recruited men from Layforce Commando, which was in the process of disbanding. Their second mission was more successful; transported by the Long Range Desert Group (LRDG), they attacked three airfields in Libya, destroying 60 aircraft without loss. In October 1941, David Stirling had asked the men to come up with…
'Y' and 'R' Patrol Chevrolets meet in the desert, mid-1942. Note the amount of equipment carried on the nearest 'R' Patrol trucks
'Y' and 'R' Patrol Chevrolets meet in the desert, mid-1942. Note the amount of equipment carried on the nearest 'R' Patrol trucks
'R' Patrol Chevrolet WA radio truck; the rod antenna can be seen on the right. The man at the rear is manning a Boys anti-tank rifle
'R' Patrol Chevrolet WA radio truck; the rod antenna can be seen on the right. The man at the rear is manning a Boys anti-tank rifle
A 'T1' Patrol Chevrolet 1533X2 30 cwt: the small drum behind the front mudguard is the radiator condenser, and the truck's sand channels are mounted o
A 'T1' Patrol Chevrolet 1533X2 30 cwt: the small drum behind the front mudguard is the radiator condenser, and the truck's sand channels are mounted on brackets on the rear bodywork. The weapons are the Lewis gun (left) and a .303 Browning Mk II (right)
LRDG Headquarters Section (note markings on "Louise") of Chevrolet 30 cwt. The first two vehicles are armed with Vickers guns, and have canvas sand ma
LRDG Headquarters Section (note markings on "Louise") of Chevrolet 30 cwt. The first two vehicles are armed with Vickers guns, and have canvas sand mats rolled up and stored on the front wheel arches.