30 Assault Unit Insignia and Books
Donald Grant
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Since I'm fascinated by elite military units, I'm also fascinated by Fleming's Red Indians, 30 AU. 30 Assault Unit was an inter-service unit comprised of Royal Marine, Royal Navy and Army elements under the administration of Ian Fleming and Royal Naval Intelligence. It was dedicated to the collection of technical intelligence and personnel from enemy headquarters and installations. A few years ago I came accross this website:
http://www.30au.co.uk/Ian_Flemings_Red_Indians/Home.html
On the site is a link to buy the insignia with the unit's motto "Attain By Surprise". There is no evidence that the insignia was actually ever worn in combat. What was worn was an arm badge with a pale blue "30" on it.
Here is my insignia pinbadge and my books on the subject.
DG
http://www.30au.co.uk/Ian_Flemings_Red_Indians/Home.html
On the site is a link to buy the insignia with the unit's motto "Attain By Surprise". There is no evidence that the insignia was actually ever worn in combat. What was worn was an arm badge with a pale blue "30" on it.
Here is my insignia pinbadge and my books on the subject.
DG
So, what sharp little eyes you've got...wait till you get to my teeth.
"People sleep peacefully in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf." Richard Grenier after George Orwell, Washington Times 1993.
"People sleep peacefully in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf." Richard Grenier after George Orwell, Washington Times 1993.
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http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1590950/
Yep, I saw that. Can't wait to see it.
DG
"People sleep peacefully in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf." Richard Grenier after George Orwell, Washington Times 1993.