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The SAS should
not be confused with the earlier formed LRDG who initially
acted as the transport for these commandos. However
following the addition of a section of Free French paratroopers
in 1942, the 130 strong SAS became independent and with
their 20 Bedford OY trucks and 16 Jeeps, they developed
their "hit and run" tactics against German
and Italian airfields, etc., in Egypt, Lybia and Tunisia.
At the end
of 1942 the SAS gained Regimental status and was increased
in strength by recieving the remains of Middle East
Commando and the Greek Sacred Squadron and although
they lost the Free French paras, their compliment rose
to 800 men.
In 1943 the
2nd. SAS Regiment arrived in Tunisia to carry out strategic
raids on Sicily and the Italian coast and following
D-Day they used their expertise throughout NW Europe.
(see UK76)
As
can be seen below our model accurately reflects the
array of weapons carried on these vehicles and included
in the kit are both single and twin Vickers K guns and
an Air-Cooled .50cal Browning MG as well as additional
magazines and ammunition boxes. In addition their is
a mixture of captured "Jerrycans"," Americans"
and British "Flimsies" all available from
our Accessory Range.
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