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New Zealand Army Special Air Service with goat mascot

This group photograph shows the New Zealand Army’s Special Air Service Headquarters Troop with the squadron’s mascot, a goat named Angus.

The photograph was taken at Waiōuru on 14 September 1955, when New Zealand’s recently formed SAS squadron was training for service in the the Malayan Emergency (1948–1960).

This image Appears In 2 Articles:

  • Malayan Emergency map
    Malayan Emergency
  • Auckland Regimental pipe band in France, 1918
    Military mascots

Keywords

malayan emergency
mascots
SAS
Credit

Alexander Turnbull Library
Reference: WH-0155-F
Permission of the Alexander Turnbull Library, National Library of New Zealand, Te Puna Matauranga o Aotearoa must be obtained before any reuse of this image.

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nicole

Posted: 31 Dec 2008

I have pictures of the first Secret Air Service tucket away. i have roughly 20 photos. also a 1914-18 war letter wishing a safe return home from King George iv. they were left to us by my partners late mother. we are looking for information on valuing these for insurance purposes. If you could please contact us we would be greatful. thank you. *nicole