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New Zealand Army Special Air Service with goat mascot

New Zealand Army Special Air Service with goat mascot

This group photograph shows the New Zealand Army Special Air Service Headquarters Troop with a goat called Angus, which was the squadron's mascot.

The photograph was taken at Waiouru on 14 September 1955 during the Malayan Emergency (1948–1960).

Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand
Reference: WH-0155-F
Further information and copies of this image may be obtained from the library through its 'Timeframes' website, http://timeframes.natlib.govt.nz.
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.

How to cite this page: 'New Zealand Army Special Air Service with goat mascot', URL: http://www.nzhistory.net.nz/media/photo/nz-army-sas-with-goat-mascot, (Ministry for Culture and Heritage), updated 11-Apr-2009

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nicole
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

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