SAS


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The Special Air Service is a special forces corps of the British Army. The Special Air Service traces its origins to 1941 and the Second World War. It was reformed as part of the Territorial Army in 1947, named the 21st Special Air Service Regiment (Artists Rifles). The 22nd Special Air Service Regiment, which is part of the regular army, gained fame and recognition worldwide after its televised rescue of all but two of the hostages held during the 1980 Iranian Embassy siege.

In the Manga & OVA
During the operation on the HMS Eagle, two SAS helicopters were destroyed (along with the SAS members inside) by a bullet from Rip Van Winkle's musket.

In the Anime
During Hellsing's raid at the Bobhan Castle, the SAS 22nd Regiment ordered Hellsing to stand aside, apparently under orders to apprehend supposed IRA terrorists. It is possible that the vampire Incognito deliberately leaked information to the SAS about the possible terrorists both to delay Hellsing and to provide himself with troops as the entire SAS unit was later turned into canine-like FREAKs. Incognito later ordered the newly transformed SAS vampires to attack Cambridge and Trafalgar Square as a means to lure Hellsing to the Tower of London.

Hellsing forces arrived at the Tower of London though it was later revealed to be a trap to frame them as an enemy to England. Hellsing's special forces unit were quickly overwhelmed by the SAS vampires and were eventually wiped out. Alucard and Seras Victoria were able to destroy the remaining SAS vampires along with Incognito.