Jeep Willys S.A.S. TMY-35033

Description

The SAS (Special Air Services) was originally a special unit created by Lieutenant David Stirling, composed of reduced units of 4 or 5 troops, its fundamental mission was to be transported by air to the rear of the enemy where it had to perform command actions such as: sabotage, looting, assault on communications centers, etc…

Today the SAS is one of the British Army’s most elite units.

This 1/35 Tamiya kit depicts Lieutenant Stirling on patrol in his Willys jeep, an American-made four-wheel drive all-terrain vehicle. In this case, the jeep was conditioned for use by the SAS and was armed with two 7.70mm Vickers K machine guns.