Special Air Service - Wikipedia
WEBThe Special Air Service (SAS) is a special forces unit of the British Army. It was founded as a regiment in 1941 by David Stirling, and in 1950 it was reconstituted as a corps. [5] The unit specialises in a number of roles including counter-terrorism, hostage rescue, direct action and special reconnaissance.
List of former Special Air Service personnel - Wikipedia
WEBThis list includes notable individuals who served in the Special Air Service (SAS) – (Regular or TA). Taff Groves – Key rescuer; Westgate Shopping Mall. Kenya, Terrorist Attack. John McAleese – First man on the balcony during the Iranian …
History of the Special Air Service - Wikipedia
WEBThe history of the British Army's Special Air Service (SAS) regiment of the British Army begins with its formation during the Western Desert Campaign of the Second World War, and continues to the present day.
REAL British SAS Documentary - Never seen until now! - YouTube
WEBGeneral introduction to SAS recruitment, training and operations. With scenes of training of Air, Boat, Mobility and Mountain Troops. 1984 B...
A Brief History Of The SAS, Britain’s Fighting Elite - WAR …
WEBFeb 4, 2018 · It soon became clear that a specialist commando unit was needed, and so in 1947, the SAS was reformed as part of the Territorial Army, Britain’s volunteer reserves. In 1952, a regular SAS unit was created, emerging from special forces assembled to …
Special Air Service (SAS) | History, Organization, & Operations
WEBSep 12, 2024 · Special Air Service (SAS), elite British military force organized and trained for special operations, surveillance, and counterterrorism. The SAS is part of the United Kingdom Special Forces (UKSF), which also includes the Special Boat Service, the Special Reconnaissance Regiment, the Special Forces Support Group, an …
BBC - The SAS: The Special Air Service, Hereford's Regiment - BBC News
WEBMay 6, 2010 · The Special Air Service, or SAS, are based in Hereford, and are the best-known elite fighting force in the world. The hand-picked troops who serve in "The Regiment" have had to pass a...
SAS war diary: The SAS secret hidden since World War II
WEBSep 23, 2011 · A secret World War II diary of the British special forces unit, the SAS, has been kept hidden since it was created in 1946. Now it's being published for the first time to mark the 70th...
Special Air Service - National Army Museum
WEBThe Special Air Service (SAS) has its origins in the North African desert. It was formed as L Detachment, Special Air Service Brigade, in July 1941 to undertake small-scale raids behind enemy lines. A brigade was usually made up of around 5,000 men, so this name was a fiction designed to deceive the enemy.
The official website of the Special Air Service Association
WEBThe SAS Regimental Association is the only official organisation that represents the Special Air Service Regiment and its affiliated Units and incorporates its Benevolent Fund. The Units represented are shown on this site.
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