S&J;Sas Rescue (Tpb)

by Barry Davies (Author)

• Used

  Paperback
  1997

  $3.29

  SAS Rescue is the in-depth story of one of the world's best-trained squads in their most dramatic roles, including hostage rescue during the Iranian Embassy siege, the rescue of allies in Malaya and Oman; the rescue of SAS comrades, the freeing of the Gambian President's family, captured by rebels while he was attending the marriage of Charles and Diana, the training and equipment of this elite force and an examination of what happens when rescues go wrong.

• Used

  Hardcover
  1996

  $3.29

  This work on the SAS includes: training for rescue, including latest skills; hostage rescue; Princes Gate; Gulf War and dealing with human shields; rescuing Allies, including in Malaya and Oman; dealing with counter-insurgency; and rescuing SAS comrades, such as Mirbat; SAS in blue berets - behind the lines in Yugoslavia; and rescuing VIPs. The family of President Jawara of Gambia was captured by rebels when he was attending Diana's wedding. This book features the story of how the SAS rescued the family. It also includes when rescues goes wrong, how problems are solved, and rescue kit and equipment, including the famous pods on Harriers.