This section provides a brief outline of the origins and history of the FAU, from its formation during the First World War, its re-establishment on the eve of the Second World War to its Post War activities.

It then describes the processes of selection and training which those seeking to join the FAU went through and the composition of its membership, as well as outlining its funding and the terms on which members were engaged.




Pictures show an FAU truck, some precarious ferries and bridges and the 24 bends of Annan between Kutsing and Kweiyang.