The first unit of the SAS, of around 60 men was called the "L" Detachment, Special Air Service Brigade. This name was used to confuse the Axis into thinking it was a much larger paratrooper regiment.

Sgt. Timothy Burke, 597th Maintenance Detachment, stands with his daughter, Desirae, during a farewell ceremony at Knox Army Heliport Feb. 25.

Jimmy Storie , who has died aged 92, was the last surviving member of “The Originals”, the handful of men who first joined “L” Detachment, the unit that under the leadership of David ...

Major Mike Sadler, the last surviving member of the famous wartime squad known as L Detachment SAS, has died at the age of 103. The legendary squad nicknamed themselves 'The Originals', with Mike ...

1 / 5 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Capt. Ryan L. Neville poses for his first company photo after donning his scuba gear underwater and taking command of the 7th Engineer Dive Detachment on ...

He was in the Special Air Service before it was even called the SAS: a member of the formidable L Detachment who carried out stealth raids and daring missions throughout World War Two.

‘L Detachment’ would go for hikes in the desert with a full load of 75 lbs on their backs.