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THE SAS
This is the SAS section on these pages will be
hard to find parts to convert and supply your wartime SAS vehicles including
armaments along with a range of equipment used by the famous SAS.
The Special Air
Service
The Special Air Service was a unit of the British army in
WWII, formed in July 1941 by David Stirling and
originally called "L" Detachment, Special Air Service
Brigade — the "L" designation and Air Service name being a
tie-in to a British disinformation campaign, trying to deceive
the Axis into thinking there was a paratrooper regiment with
numerous units operating in the area (the real SAS would
'prove' to the Axis that the fake one existed). It was
conceived as a commando force to operate behind enemy lines in
the North Africa campaign and initially consisted of five
officers and 60 ranks Its first mission, in November 1941, was
a parachute drop in support of the operation crusader
offensive. Due to German resistance and adverse weather
conditions, the mission was a disaster: 22 men, a third of the
unit, were killed or captured. Its second mission was a
success: transported by the long range desert group, it
attacked three airfields in Libya destroying 60 aircraft
without loss In September 1942 it was renamed 1st SAS,
consisting at that time of four British squadrons, one Free
French, one Greek, and the boat section.
In January 1943, Stirling was captured
in Tunisia and Paddy Maine replaced him as commander. In April 1943, the 1st SAS
was reorganised into the Special Raiding Squadron under Mayne's command and the
Special boat squadron was placed under the command of George Jellico. The
Special Raiding Squadron fought in Sicily and Italy along with the 2nd SAS,
which had been formed in North Africa in 1943 in part by the re-naming of the
small scale raiding group The Special Boat Squadron fought in the Aegean Islands
until the end of the war. In 1944 the SAS Brigade was formed from the British
1st and 2nd SAS, the French 3rd and 4th SAS and the Belgium 5th SAS It was
tasked with parachute operations behind the German lines in France and carried
out operations supporting the Allied advance through Belgium, the Netherlands,
and eventually into Germany.
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Vickers K
Machine Gun (pg1 SAS) This is a
superb quality inert reproduction of the Vickers K machine gun. To
our knowledge it is the only full metal reproduction
available in the world. This reproduction is 1:1 scale and
weighs the same as the original making it suitable for
aircraft restoration and re enactors VCR act applies to
this piece. Over seas buyers should check the legislation
applicable in their country before ordering. These are make
to order only and proof that you are covered by the
exceptions in the VCR act will be required. The Vickers has
been designed to be compatible with a gas conversion to
allow simulated firing, the Vickers, has a 10mm gas port
into the barrel underneath, between the front pintle mount
holes.
The Vickers K was
originally used by the RAF as it had a high rate of
fire which made it suitable for shooting down aircraft.
David Stirling
formed the SAS and he found that the Vickers K gun was an
ideal weapon for the types of missions which they would be
undertaking.
The high rate of fire made
it so the SAS troopers would be able to get as many bullets
into the target without having to stay on the ground longer
than necessary.
The Vickers K was fitted to a number of two-
and three-seat aircraft in RAF service such as the Fairey
Battle
and Hampton. It was also used in gun turrets, such
as the dorsal turret in the Bristol Blenheim and the nose
turret in the Whitley.
Now with
removable magazine.
Made
to order
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before purchase you must be able to comply with the VCR act.
£850
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.50 Calibre Ammo Box (pg1 SAS)
originally used in the WWII B-17 "Flying
Fortress" .50 Caliber Ammo magazine. New Condition, in the
original box Type 0-1, these were the clip on style used
on the 50calls used by the SAS.
£155
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Original Thompson sub machine gun manual (pg1 SAS)
Here is an original 1942
dated smalls arms training manual for the Thompson sub machine
Gun. Good original condition. The Thompson was the MG in
popular use by the SAS.
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Fairburn Sykes knife (pg1 SAS) Here
is an exact reproduction of the famous WWII Fairburn Sykes
knife in Sheffield steel complete with a copy of the
scabbard in leather. This knife was used by commandoes and
the SAS and was a lethal weapon in trained hands. Shown
under during sentry removal training in WWII.
Will not be
sold to anyone under 18.
Foreign buyers should check they are
legally allowed to import and own this knife. No
responsibility will be taken for custom seizers overseas you
must check the laws relating to this purchase.
£75
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Compton Webb SAS cap (pg1
SAS) This
is a very small size cap made by Compton Webb, well known
military hat makers. It has a SAS badge attached, the badge
looks to have patina but I cannot tell if it is original. I
have no history for this cap and cannot claim it was worn by
anyone in the SAS. It is an original cap with an SAS badge
and is sold as such.
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WW1 GUARDS BDE Depot Caterham Presentation Framed Photo (pg1 SAS)
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A nice presentation photo of
WW1 period in its original oak frame & never removed.
Size 15 X 13 inches. This shows a early WWI Lorry at the Guards Training Depot at Caterham with
25 Guardsmen of the Grenadier ,Coldstream,
Scots ,Irish and Welsh Guardson. Also an "In
Memorandum" a list of names to reverse which include
the CO of the Kings Company ,Capt Malcolm. This
presented to a Doctor J.FULLER on
behalf of A.Thorne DSO, possibly the depots CO. Great
picture and an interesting RESEARCH project.. Note
that all the Guardsmen are either Corporals or Lance
Corporals.
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Although
not related to the SAS I acquired this picture as it is an
interesting early piece which may be of interest to my
customers.
£120
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Howard MK II Sun compass (pg1
SAS arm)
A nice original boxed sun
compass in good condition. These are fitted to the SAS Pink
Panthers and Special Forces Long Range Desert Patrol
Vehicles.
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Original 50 cal links (pg3 arm) Here
we have new old stock 50 calibre links in their original
box.10 links in each box. If you require more than one box
postage will be combined.
see these in
armaments link
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Ralph Bagnold founded the
LRDG, that with the SAS, played such an important part in
the war in Africa during WWII
He made
the first recorded east to west crossing of the Libyan
Desert. Bagnold and his team of like-minded explorers
developed a sun compass that was unaffected by metal and
therefore not affected by magnetism. He also developed the
practice of reducing tyre pressure when vehicles drove over
loose sand. He also found out that driving at speed was by
far the best way to drive over sand dunes – though the
driver had to be wary of the fact that dunes fell away
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Bagnold Sun
Compass (pg1 SAS)
These are superb
reproductions of the Bagnal sun compass used by the SAS and
the LRDG. Correct in every aspect, originals are almost
impossible to find. Currently three are being made
available early in 2012 and it
will be first come served, if you wish
to pre order please
contact me.
Ralph Bagnold founded the
LRDG, that with the SAS, played such an important part in
the war in Africa during WWII
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Bagnold
was born in 1896 and died in 1990. His father had been in
the Royal Engineers and he had always encouraged his son to
seek out information. In 1915, Bagnold himself maintained a
family tradition and joined the army. He spent three years
fighting in World War One. After the war, he went to
Cambridge University to study engineering. He graduated in
1921 and re-joined the army shortly afterwards.
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SAS/8th army Desert Holster and compass pouch (pg1 SAS)
Here is s superb original
holster as used in the desert war by the SAS and 8th Army.
Unusual in that it still has the marching compass pouch
attached. The popper on the pouch is broken although this
does not detract from its overall excellent condition.
Almost certainly designed for the .38 Webley available in
armaments link.
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German Wehrmacht Afrika Korps dust goggles (pg1 SAS)
The German Africa Corps (German:
Deutsches Afrikakorps,
DAK), or the Afrika Korps as it was popularly called, was
the German
expeditionary force
in
Libya and
Tunisia
during the
North African Campaign
of
World War II.
The reputation of the Afrika Korps is synonymous with that
of its first commander
Erwin Rommel,
who later commanded the
Panzer Army Africa
which evolved into the German-Italian Panzer Army and
Army
Group Africa. Goggles in good
original condition in their original paper envelope.
£45
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Bren Gun Webbing (pg1 SAS)
This is a bag that carries
a Bren when broken down into component parts. original in
great condition.
£75
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This a superb original 1st
pattern Denison, worn by the very first British paratroops.
It has a full length zip but this was a common MOD on the
1st pattern. Dated 1942 it is a very large size and its
original owner was a big man in more respects than one. Read
the letter from his son which came with this smock, which
despite not listing his war service is a tribute to someone
who was obviously a real old school hero, the Denison on its
own is a superb piece but with the history attached its
unique. It should be possible to trace this soldiers
history, which from his character will almost certainly be
significant as he served throughout the whole war, first as
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Named 1st Pattern Original Denison airborne Smock (pg1 SAS)
Link to letter page 1
Link to letter page 2
Link to letter page 3
Link to letter page 4
Link to letter page 5
£1500
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