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2008-08-31 Iraq

SAS kills hundreds of terrorists in 'secret war' against al-Qaeda in Iraq

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Posted by Bulldog 2008-08-31 05:44|| || Front Page|| [2 views ] Top
File under: al-Qaeda in Iraq

#1 In one incident, SAS troops rented a pink pick-up truck, removed their body armour to blend in with locals, and drove through the traffic to catch a key target.

For some reason the idea of the truly tough guys of the SAS ramming around through Baghdad traffic in a pink pickup made me laugh. Bet on it, pink isn't their "color of choice."

There are a LOT of things wrong with Britain these days. The SAS is one of the few bright spots. When you hear that our SO personnel don't want to work with them anymore, it will be time to turn out the lights in the U.K.

Posted by Jolutch Mussolini7800 2008-08-31 08:40|| 2008-08-31 08:40|| Front Page Top

#2 Unobtrusive access is the key. Taxi's (white sedan with orange fenders) and darkly tinted windows are another popular venue for operators.

Posted by Besoeker 2008-08-31 08:43|| 2008-08-31 08:43|| Front Page Top

#3 Hundreds killed? Good start. Keep it up, guys!

Posted by DarthVader 2008-08-31 09:13|| 2008-08-31 09:13|| Front Page Top

#4 3,500 to 6? Unless the SAS were all eating health food and chaste, I would expect higher fatalities if they were on holiday at Blackpool amusement park.

Posted by Anonymoose 2008-08-31 10:22|| 2008-08-31 10:22|| Front Page Top

#5 Well done, SAS!

Posted by trailing wife">trailing wife 2008-08-31 11:35|| 2008-08-31 11:35|| Front Page Top

#6 Oh, and the pink pick-up? These guys are clearly secure in their manhood. They probably did pick the pink one as being most effective for the task, although probably not the best colour for their skin tone. ;-)

Posted by trailing wife">trailing wife 2008-08-31 11:37|| 2008-08-31 11:37|| Front Page Top

#7 Have fun at Blackpool and tip a pint or two for ye ole Visitor.

Posted by Besoeker 2008-08-31 12:17|| 2008-08-31 12:17|| Front Page Top

#8 Thankfully we haven't heard much of this until now. I suspect that this means the Task Force Black" has mostly completed it's job.

Congratulations and Thank You gentlemen.

Posted by tipover 2008-08-31 13:26|| 2008-08-31 13:26|| Front Page Top

#9 Sounds like a good model for Afghanistan too.

Posted by JohnQC 2008-08-31 13:56|| 2008-08-31 13:56|| Front Page Top

#10 Pakistan more like.

Posted by Bright Pebbles 2008-08-31 14:21|| 2008-08-31 14:21|| Front Page Top

#11 Because of their valor, coalition forces were, and are much safer.

Posted by anymouse">anymouse 2008-08-31 17:19|| 2008-08-31 17:19|| Front Page Top

#12 A British lawyer is present during the planning stages of every operation

The worm is already in the fruit. Unless a new Margaret Thatcher becomes PM and fast, the SAS will become an empty shell.

Posted by JFM">JFM 2008-08-31 17:23|| 2008-08-31 17:23|| Front Page Top

#13 Operation Mary Kay

Posted by Skunky Glins 5***">Skunky Glins 5*** 2008-08-31 17:36|| 2008-08-31 17:36|| Front Page Top

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