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Canadian Special Air Service Company information


Canadian Special Air Service Company
Active1947–September 1949
CountryCanada
BranchRegular Army
TypeSpecial forces
Size140 men
Commanders
Ceremonial chiefMajor John Candy
Notable
commanders
Major Lionel Guy D'Artois

The Canadian Special Air Service Company was an airborne special forces unit in operation between 1947 and 1949.[1]

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