A murder-mystery story from the British Mandate era
The curious case of Major Farran’s Hat
Members of 2 SAS on parade for an inspection by Gen. Montgomery, following their successful participation in the capture, behind enemy lines, of the port of Termoli in Italy. On the left is Maj. E. Scratchley DSO, commanding the SAS detachment, while on the right is Capt. Roy Farran holding a German(photo credit: UK GOVERNMENT/WIKIMEDIA COMMONS)