Operation Nimrod -30th April -5th May 1980

This Month see the 45th Anniversary of the SAS rescue of hostages in the Iranian Embassy in London ,I remeber watching a film on TV when it cut to the live assault by Men in Black wearing respirators and swinging on ropes and explosions going off , this was my first knowledge of the world Famous regiment . Below is a shot of 2 books by Rusty Firmin who took part in the raid and the Film 6 days based upon his Book GO Go Go also on show are 2 acrylic ornaments one showing the famous winged dagger (actually Excalibur ) and the famous balcony shot from the siege ,both made to celebrate the anniversary and both signed by Rusty Firmin.