All, I had to share this.
Anyone who hasn't watched BBC4 s series on how the SAS formed and their part in the second world war needs to before BBC remove it from iplayer.
Absolutely phenomenal, however the last episode does contain some rather shocking war footage.
SAS: Who Dares Wins
BBC Series on the SAS
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Re: BBC Series on the SAS
A few years ago I had the privelege of being lent the big memoirs book (shown in one of the episodes) by Johnny Coopers son.
I read the account of Paddy Main's refused submission for a VC. It is completely mind blowing and frankly incredible that it was refused.
A classic piccy from the book:
I read the account of Paddy Main's refused submission for a VC. It is completely mind blowing and frankly incredible that it was refused.
A classic piccy from the book:
Re: BBC Series on the SAS
A long gone mentor of mine was International brigade then fought with Tito then onto the first of the SAS. Interesting chap!
The secret of a long life is knowing when its time to go.
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Died in a simple RTA near Netwonards, what a waste after all that :pinch:Flintlock wrote:Yep - watched it - Col Paddy Mayne was a fierce man - thank god he was on our side