Falklands War Red & Green Life Machine | Royal Navy Commando | Lt Cdr Paul Youngman MID #292
Falklands War Red & Green Life Machine, features Royal Navy Commando, Lt Cdr Paul Youngman, who’s actions during the war, saved many lives.
Falklands War Red & Green Life Machine | Royal Navy Commando
Lieutenant Commander Paul Youngman MID, entered the Royal Navy in 1975 and passed the All Arms Commando Course. As a Royal Navy Medical Branch rating he served up to Warrant Officer First Class. During his 37 year career as a Royal Navy Commando, he served in many areas of operations including Northern Ireland, The Falklands War, Gulf War 1, Cambodia, Kosovo, Gulf War 2 and Afghanistan. Paul was a Leading Medical Assistant attached to 45 Commando Group, during the Falklands War. For his brave actions during battle, he was awarded a ‘Mention In Dispatches’.
Transcript from ‘Falklands War Red & Green Life Machine’ podcast
Paul – Then I stood on the beach and watched Antelope blow up, then eventually sink. For me, that’s the reality of war. I talk to students these days in colleges and universities and I say, do you know there are not many people alive that have watched a warship sink? On the 25th of May, I stood on the beach with a lot of ships company from Antelope as well. You just watched their whole house, their belongings and everything just sink to the bottom of the sea.
It was spectacular and I mean that as descriptive. To watch the photographs, you see of those explosions going off midships of Antelope, was just unbelievable. What was unbelievable, was the heat and the noise of that burning melting metal going into the freezing South Atlantic. You just can’t describe it, you really can’t describe it. For me it’s like a silhouette. It’s all dark and then right in the middle is the ship with all the the explosion going on.
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Canadian Soldier’s LEGENDARY Stand Against VAX MANDATES #291
Canadian Soldier’s LEGENDARY Stand Against VAX MANDATES, features James Topp, who has marched across Canada to promote liberty & human-rights.
Canadian Soldier’s LEGENDARY Stand Against VAX MANDATES
James Topp went global after he posted a video of himself in uniform, criticizing the Canadian Government’s hardline stance on enforced medical procedures. He has been a serving member of the Canadian Armed Forces for 28 years. James announced in February 2022, that he would be marching from Vancouver to Ottawa in protest. He finished his journey at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. James has continued to Phase 2 of the March for Freedom, from Newfoundland to Ontario. His mission is to uphold Canada’s Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
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James – Like yourself I was a member of the regular army full-time, an infantryman by trade. I had done a number of different types of training over the years. Then I transferred out of the regular army to the reserve army in 2019. I was still serving in a reserve unit here in Canada and I made the decision to make my statement in uniform.
There was an announcement and like you, I saw a policy here that was so inherently, undeniably wrong. As a serving member of the armed forces, I needed to do something to alert the Canadian public at large as to what was happening here.
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Special Air Service Secrets & Legends | John ‘Lofty’ Wiseman #290
Special Air Service Secrets & Legends features John ‘Lofty’ Wiseman, who is a legend of the British special forces and expert in survival.
Special Air Service Secrets & Legends | John ‘Lofty’ Wiseman
John ‘Lofty’ Wiseman is a true legend of the British Special Air Service. John served with the SAS for over 26 years and rose to the rank of Sergeant Major, B Squadron. He also founded the SAS Counter-Terrorist Team. He has also been named the ‘Godfather of every major US Tier One Unit’. Lofty’s SAS Survival books have been international best-sellers, providing invaluable advice for almost any emergency situation. Part Two features Lofty putting to bed the rumours and myths that have grown from main-stream-media. There is also an in-depth account of the famous battle of Mirbat, where 9 SAS Troopers held off nearly 400 enemy soldiers!
Transcript from ‘Special Air Service Secrets & Legends’ podcast
Lofty – When he came back to the squadron to take over D Squadron, he wanted to do parts of selection again, so he volunteered. He didn’t have to do it, he’d come back and he said he would like to do endurance march. So when going back to the squadron, people wouldn’t say oh he’s come through the back door. I had breakfast with him at three o’clock in the morning and we dispatched him over the hills.
He got hypothermia and he died on Brecon Beacons. He’s not the first I’m guessing and won’t be the last. You know it’s the toughest force in the world for a reason.
Chris – What about those three troopers that died and where they did they came from? They were reservists weren’t they and they got heat stroke?
Lofty – You shouldn’t have to tell trained soldiers water discipline.
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Unsung HERO Of The Falklands War | Mick Fellows MBE | Royal Navy #289
Unsung HERO Of The Falklands War, features Royal Navy Clearance Diver, Mick Fellows MBE, won many awards for his legendary work, saving lives.
Unsung HERO Of The Falklands War | Mick Fellows MBE | Royal Navy
Michael George Fellows MBE DSC BEMG, joined the Royal Navy in 1955. Mick was Fleet Chief Petty Officer Clearance Diver and second-in-command of the team, when the Falklands War started. His job was to search RFA and Warships for limpet mines, after suspected enemy underwater operations against the fleet. Under attack, Mick’s team were tasked to investigate and defuse numerous unexploded bombs onboard many of the taskforce ships.
His team’s amazing and highly dangerous work, helped save the lives of hundreds of British personel. He is the first man in naval history to defuse unexploded bombs on board a warship at sea. Mick was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross. Another award came in the shape of the British Empire Medal for Gallantry, for bomb and mine disposal in Northern Ireland. Further work in the Royal Navy saw him receive the MBE, after the tragic Herald Of Free Enterprise accident. Mick served a total of 35 years with the Royal Navy and ended his career with the rank of Warrant Officer, first class.
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Mick – Initially we left our position by the bomb and ran forward for shelter. We ran first into a mess deck and I saw a table there. So I went to dive under the table only to find out that my leading diver was already under there. He looked at me and said, you might be the boss but fuck off, I was here first. I looked at him, looked up and saw we were both hiding under a five-ply wooden table that wasn’t going to protect us from anything.
We were working alongside what I thought at that time and confirmed later, was a 1000 pound bomb. We had a bit of a laugh then decided, let’s get on with the bomb. I worked around the bomb clearing wreckage away, while my guys were putting out the fire. Then in between times, assisting me with cold chisels, hammers and hacksaws. We cleared the wreckage so I could get towards the tail end to see the state of the fuse. I realized after a while that the tail end of the bomb had snapped off on its passageway through the ship.
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London Firefighter’s HORRIFIC True Stories | Stephen Charles #288
London Firefighter’s HORRIFIC True Stories, features Stephen Charles, who was a London Firefighter for 25 years & is now a successful author.
London Firefighter’s HORRIFIC True Stories | Stephen Charles
Stephen Charles served for 25 years in the London Fire Brigade, retiring in 2018. After an amazing career, Stephen became an author and had his first book published, ‘Blood, Soot and Tears’. This gripping podcast sheds some light on Steve’s experiences, serving in one of Britain’s busiest brigades.
Transcript from ‘London Firefighter’s HORRIFIC True Stories’ podcast
Stephen – We pitched the ladder and then we got inside the tower and onto the balcony. We had to pick someone up on the balcony and into the fireman’s carry. Then we had to get over the balcony and onto the ladder with them over your shoulders. That was what’s called a carry down. They don’t do that anymore because these were things that the women found it difficult to do. To pick up and carry down someone is very difficult to do, so they just stopped doing it. So people who go to the fire station now, will turn up and not know if they’re able to carry someone down the ladder or not.
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Veteran Paratrooper Held Hostage By The Taliban | Anthony Stephen Malone #287
Veteran Paratrooper Held Hostage By The Taliban, features Anthony Stephen Malone who was helping British nationals escape from Afghanistan.
Veteran Paratrooper Held Hostage By The Taliban | Anthony Stephen Malone
Anthony Stephen Malone is a former British Paratrooper and security adviser. He has featured on many news channels, including ITV and SKY News. Whilst trying to secure free passage for British citizens in Afghanistan, he was taken for questioning by The Taliban and held for six months.
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Anthony – The problem any country is going to have, is who’s going to want to invest in a country where it’s not stable. The security situation is deteriorating, the economy is deteriorating as well. The Taliban were telling the Chinese that everything has been okay. The Chinese promised a large amount of money which was hundreds of millions, to be given to The Taliban. A small amount has changed hands but a lot of it has not.
Everyone’s just pulling back the actual reins and watching what happens. There isn’t just the Chinese who are interested in the natural resources in Afghanistan. You’ve got the Americans, the British and other European countries all trying to talk to the taliban.
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Sanity 4 Sweden | Stefan | Bought The T-Shirt Podcast #286
Sanity 4 Sweden features Stefan who is a Swedish news commentator, providing a voice of concern regarding Sweden’s Government policies.
Sanity 4 Sweden | Stefan | Bought The T-Shirt Podcast
Stefan is the host of Sanity 4 Sweden. His channel and social-media, comment on the Swedish Government’s failing immigration policies and the globalist agenda. Stefan’s wide range of topics, include art, music and today’s popular culture.
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Stefan – I’ve been listening to the politicians here in Sweden now and it’s absolutely ridiculous. They are facing the problem now and the problem is right there in their faces. They just won’t look at it and if they are forced to talk about it, they will shift focus to something else and try to say that you know this is not the problem. Anyone can see that the problem started with mass immigration and it will not stop until we deal with that part.
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SAS LEGEND Of Survival | John ‘Lofty’ Wiseman | Special Air Service #285
SAS Legend Of Survival, features John ‘Lofty’ Wiseman whom spent 26 years in the Special Air Service, and write best-selling survival books.
SAS LEGEND Of Survival | John ‘Lofty’ Wiseman | Special Air Service
John ‘Lofty’ Wiseman is a true legend of the British Special Air Service. He joined the Parachute Regiment in 1958 and immediately applied to join the SAS. He set the record as being the youngest person to ever pass selection, at just eighteen years of age! John served with the SAS for over 26 years and rose to the rank of Sergeant Major, B Squadron. His impressive record includes being Head of Operational Research and training the first members of the US Green Berets to return to the USA, to form their Delta Force.
He also founded the SAS Counter-Terrorist Team. On retiring from the regiment, his commanding officer said of him, ‘Lofty is a legend in this regiment’. John’s also been named the ‘Godfather of every major US Tier One Unit’. Lofty’s SAS Survival books have been international best-sellers and still to this day, provide invaluable advice for almost any emergency situation.
Transcript from ‘SAS LEGEND Of Survival’ podcast
John – I was teaching survival in the regiment and the course notes were terrible. It was inaccurate so I thought the first thing I’ll do is get some good handouts. So I started getting everything together and that was the basics of the book. I took it to my colonel and he said, look go and get this published. That was his advice to me, so I added stuff to make it applicable to everyone, for all ages and and before I knew it, I’d come out of the army and the book was printed. It gave me the pedigree to then open my survival score and I’ve never looked back. It’s still in production now.
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Doing Business With The Krays | Steve Wraith | Bought The T-Shirt #284
Doing business with The Krays, features Steve Wraith who is a doorman turned actor, in films such as Rise Of The Footsoldier and ITV’s Vera.
Doing Business With The Krays | Steve Wraith
Steve Wraith is a former TA soldier, doorman, actor and writer. His film credits include, Rise of The Foot Soldier, The Krays: Dead Man Walking and the hit television police drama, Vera.
Transcript from ‘Doing Business With The Krays’ podcast
Steve – I was just myself and I wasn’t pretending to be somebody I wasn’t. I guess I was valuable in that the twins were inside. I was a small cog in a big machine. Rightly or wrongly, they were making themselves some money but also making myself some money as well.
Chris – The whole train robber thing is a tragedy wasn’t it? I met Buster once, I think it was on Charing Cross platform and he was selling flowers. He later committed suicide. When you look at the enormity of what they pulled off and then the reality of what they had to live with. It wasn’t the result that they all hoped for was it?
Steve – No, I mean it’s a fascinating crime, as it’s a crime against the Queen really.
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SKYDIVE Over EVEREST | John Chart | Bought The T-Shirt #283
Skydive over Everest, features John Chart who was a fireman for over 26 years, until being diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease.
SKYDIVE Over EVEREST | John Chart
John Chart was a London Firefighter for over 26 years until ill health ended his career. He was diagnosed with the dibilitating Motor-Neurone Disease. With the Duchess of York, Sarah Ferguson and Mark ‘Billy’ Billingham SAS cheering him on, John is fighting this all the way. John joined wounded veterans in a charity bicycle ride across the length of the UK. He then fulfilled his dream of skydiving over Mount Everest. Viewer discretion advised as some parts of this podcast relating to firefighting, may be unsettling for some viewers.
Transcript from ‘Skydive Over Everest’ podcast
John – She’d been dragged along the line by the train which had obviously punctured into her side. In the end they took them off me and put them in one of these bags to secure them. The the tragedy of that, was that the woman passed away sadly afterwards. Then we had another one where this woman had emphysema and had the oxygen equipment to do the breathing.
This old dear was sitting indoors on her oxygen equipment. She was taking one breath of oxygen then taking the mask away and having a drag of a cigarette. Oxygen and heat don’t go well together, so the next thing was a massive explosion that blew out the windows. This was all over the news.
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