MEMORIES OF THE ‘PHANTOM MAJOR’
Stirling resting on the ground in his famous greatcoat, leaning against a vehicle. Taken in the North African desert
Mike Sadler (centre) served with Stirling during his time in North Africa
A Sun compass, used by the LRDG c.1940
On the night of 26 July 1942 an incongruous column of heavily armed jeeps bumped across the Libyan desert. There were 18 vehicles in all, commanded by Major David Stirling, the
