UNITS THAT USED THE VICKERS

THE SPECIAL AIR SERVICE:
1st SAS Regiment

As of 6th June 1944, this unit was commanded by Lt. Col. Paddy Mayne.
(Source: Bouchery, 1999)


1st SAS Regiment - North Africa, 1942
(Source: Poston, 1942a)

1st SAS Regiment - North Africa, 1943
(Source: Keating, 1943a)

1st SAS Regiment - North Africa, 1943
(Source: Keating, 1943b)

1st SAS Regiment - North Africa, 1943
(Source: Currey, 1943a)

1st SAS Regiment - Germany, 1944
(Source: Hewitt, 1944a)

2nd SAS Regiment

As of 6th June 1944, this unit was commanded by Lt. Col. Brian Franks.
(Source: Bouchery, 1999)


2nd SAS Regiment - Italy, 1945
(Source: Dawson, 1945a)

3rd SAS Regiment

As of 6th June 1944, this unit was commanded by Commandant Conan. It was formed from the 3e Regiment Chasseurs de Parachutists of France.
(Source: Bouchery, 1999)


4th SAS Regiment

As of 6th June 1944, this unit was commanded by Commandant Bourgoin. It was formed from the 2e Regiment Chasseurs de Parachutists of France.
(Source: Bouchery, 1999)


5th SAS Regiment

As of 6th June 1944, this unit was commanded by Captain Blondeel. It was formed from Belgian Troops.
(Source: Bouchery, 1999)