Picture Credits

All photographs copyright John Smith, excepting the following:

1. British, US, Aussie and New Zealand special forces deployed by Chinook on low level flights. One hit from an enemy stinger and this chopper would be blasted out of the sky – Courtesy Royal Marines Commando.

2. Flying in line astern, MH47 Chinooks deployed special forces teams deep into hostile Afghan terrain – Courtesy Royal Marines Commando.

The artist’s impressions used in this book showing scenes of British special forces in action at Qala-i-Janghi fort are by Niall Arden, himself an SAS officer (reserves, now retired). Niall served in 21 SAS for many years and, more recently, on clandestine operations in Iraq and elsewhere. Due to his artistic skill, Niall became one of the Regiment’s main informal artists painting scenes from various SAS missions – including those in Sierra Leone, the Balkans and East Timor. Due to his work producing paintings commemorating those who had died in action, Niall became known by the nickname ‘Death Pilgrim’ to his fellow SAS officers and men.

To see more of Niall’s artwork of the events portrayed in this book go to: www.damienlewis.com

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