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December 13, 2002 - bbi is pleased to announce the release of the Australian Special Air Service Regiment (SASR). The SASR is an elite and highly capable Regiment of well-trained professionals, who have served in numerous actions throughout the world, including Borneo, Cambodia, Somalia, Iraq and most recently in Afghanistan where one of its members was awarded a medal by the US Government for outstanding service.

While the history of the Australian Special Forces can be traced as far back as the 1940's, it was not until July of 1957 that the Special Air Services was officially formed and became a full Special Air Service Regiment (SASR) in August of 1964. The Regiment adopted the "Winged Dagger" emblem and the motto, "Who Dares Wins."

As with the majority of military Special Forces, the Australian Special Air Services Regiment is trained and equipped for multiple roles and actions. Being a parachute regiment, its activities include HALO operations, or High Altitude Low Opening. This technique involves a parachute jump free fall from an altitude of 35,000 to a low of 1,500 feet before the chute opens. This technique is used for rapid deployment and undetected insertion in active operational areas.

For more information about the Australian Special Air Service Regiment and other bbi action figures, visit the Blue Box Toys website at www.blueboxtoys.com

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Suggested Retail: $39.99
Available: December

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