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Thatcher’s Falklands Deception? | Paul Cardin Royal Navy | Bought The T-Shirt #309

Posted on 2 January 20232 January 2023 by Chris Thrall

Thatcher’s Falklands Deception features Paul Cardin, who served with the Royal Navy onboard HMS Yarmouth, during the Falklands War.

Thatcher’s Falklands Deception? | Paul Cardin Royal Navy

Paul Cardin is a veteran of the Royal Navy and served as a Leading Radio Operator, during the Falklands War. He was stationed on HMS Yarmouth, an anti-submarine frigate, situated in what was known as, ‘Bomb-Alley’. His highly rated book lifts the lid on many events during that conflict and gives thought for some uncomfortable questions.

Transcript from ‘Thatcher’s Falklands Deception?’ podcast

Paul – In 1981 there were riots and there were three million unemployed. There were top economists saying whatever you do, don’t put up taxes and then she did put up taxes. She made everything even worse. So industry and manufacturing was decimated, not decimated straight away but the mines and steel plants closed. There’s all these big major industrial sites closing down and unemployment shooting up. By the end of 81, Mrs Thatcher had a 23 approval rating and that is a record. It’s still the lowest approval rating for any prime minister, even Cameron and May never they went that low.

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Unsung HERO Of The Falklands War | Mick Fellows MBE | Royal Navy #289

Posted on 29 August 202229 August 2022 by Chris Thrall

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.

Transcript from ‘Unsung HERO Of The Falklands War’ podcast

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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SHOT In Afghanistan | Special Boat Service | Bought The T-Shirt #251

Posted on 26 April 202226 April 2022 by Chris Thrall

Shot in Afghanistan features Toby Gutteridge, who was a Special Boat Service soldier, left paralyzed from a bullet through his neck.

SHOT In Afghanistan | Special Boat Service | Toby Gutteridge | Bought The T-Shirt

Toby Gutteridge is a former member of the Special Boat Service. He is also one of the youngest ever recruits to pass their elite selection process. Shot through the neck whilst operating behind enemy lines in Afghanistan, he was unable to breathe for over 20 minutes. Doctors recommended his life-support machine be switched off. With a defiant spirit, Toby pulled through and rebuilt his life. After returning to formal education, Toby attained a first-class honours degree and now runs his own company called, ‘Bravery’. Toby’s book, ‘Never Will I Die’, is a passionate account of life triumphing over death.

Transcript from ‘Shot In Afghanistan’ podcast

Toby – On an operation a sniper got me in their crosshairs and luckily it just winged me. Basically it was a million dollar wound I suppose. One inch to the left and it probably would have taken my arm completely off. It was the Dragonov sniper rifle. If that had been one inch to the left, it would have hit the bone of my upper shoulder and probably would have taken my arm completely off. I would have had to have it amputated so yes, very lucky there. As it went straight clean through and I was back out on the ground soon afterwards.

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14 PEAKS The Nimsdai Story | MBE SBS | Bought The T-Shirt #229

Posted on 20 December 202110 January 2022 by Chris Thrall

14 Peaks the Nimsdai story features Nimsdai Purja who is one of the world’s greatest mountaineers and veteran of the Special Boat Service.

14 PEAKS The Nimsdai Story

Nimsdai was born in Nepal and like his father and brothers before, signed up to join the Gurkhas. Nims then passed selection for the UK’s special-forces and served another ten years with the Special Boat Service. After leaving the forces, Nims has gone on to become one of the world’s greatest mountaineers. He has accumulated an ever-growing list of record-breaking climbs and rescue missions. After one such mission, Nims was awarded an MBE for outstanding achievement in high-altitude mountaineering. His Netflix documentary, ’14 Peaks’, follows his attempt to summit all 14 of the world’s ‘Death Zone’ peaks in just seven months.

Transcript from ’14 PEAKS The Nimsdai Story’ podcast

Nims – Thank you Chris. You know it’s a really humbling. Everything I do in life, I give one-hundred percent and writing this book was one of the hardest things I have ever done. I’m not sure if i’m going to write another book if i’m honest. When you write something, it becomes black and white, then it becomes concrete. To write this amount of an enormous book up to this stage, it’s kind my autobiography. I grew up in a very small humbling background with almost nothing. To joining The Gurkhas, failing on the first attempt and then making it happen. Then going into the special forces and serving with the elite forces for ten years.

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Who Dares Wins | Mark Ryan | British Intelligence | #179

Posted on 17 May 202112 July 2021 by Chris Thrall

Who Dares Wins, features Mark Ryan, who is a former British Intelligence operative, turned Hollywood actor. Mark’s long illustrious career, includes acting roles in, Robin of Sherwood, Frasier, Black Sails and numerous roles in the highly successful ‘Transformers’ franchise.

Who Dares Wins | Mark Ryan | British Intelligence

The film, ‘Who Dares Wins’, features Mark Ryan, a former British Intelligence operative, turned Hollywood actor. Mark’s long illustrious career, includes acting roles in, Robin of Sherwood, Frasier, Black Sails and numerous roles in the highly successful ‘Transformers’ franchise. Mark is also a successful writer and has worked with DC Comics, as well as writing several screenplays. Ryan’s autobiography, ‘Hold Fast’, details his life in which he has combined his acting career, with a secret existence as an operative of British Military Intelligence.

Transcript from ‘Who Dares Wins’ podcast.

C – I should just say that Mark Ryan is a big Hollywood star. He is also a former intelligence operative, which is quite relevant to the video that I’d made with John Hegan the other day. Mark has also starred in the film, ‘Who Dares Wins’ alongside Lewis Collins.

M – Lewis was a lad and a great character. He was the James Bond we never had.

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SAS Parachuting Into The South Atlantic | Podcast #167

Posted on 12 May 202127 August 2021 by Chris Thrall

SAS parachuting into the south Atlantic. Bob Shepherd is a British Special Forces (UKSF) veteran and author. His book, ‘The Circuit’ was a Sunday Times bestseller. During twenty years of service with 22 SAS Regiment, Bob participated in the Dhofar campaign, Oman, the Iranian Embassy siege in London, The Falklands War, the first Gulf War and Bosnia.

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SAS Parachuting Into The South Atlantic

Bob Shepherd is a British Special Forces (UKSF) veteran and author. The Circuit was a Sunday Times bestseller. During twenty years of service with 22 SAS Regiment, Bob participated in the Dhofar campaign, Oman, the Iranian Embassy siege in London, The Falklands War, the first Gulf War and Bosnia. He left the Regiment as a Warrant Officer and worked on the international security circuit as an adviser. Bob’s work in the private sector has taken him to the most volatile places on earth, including the Balkans, Palestine, Afghanistan, Iraq, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. He is a regular media commentator on security issues and appears on CNN International, BBC One, BBC World, BBC Radio and SKY News.

Transcript from ‘SAS Parachuting Into The South Atlantic’

Bob – So that was The Falklands and two years before that, we had The Iranian Embassy seige in London. I was on the top floor going in from the roof. It’s all part of being in a team. I had the job of lowering the explosives over the stairwell. If anybody watches the Iranian Embassy BBC clip on Youtube, there’s a big explosion and then there’s some journalists saying, ‘That was a bomb’. Then you then see the lads climbing out. You know, the four lads of the 30,000 that climbed out onto the balcony.

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Britain’s Super Soldier | Captain Daz Hardy | Podcast #168

Posted on 12 May 2021 by Chris Thrall

Captain Daz Hardy, formerly an a British Army PTI, overcame debilitating trauma to become ‘Britain’s Super Soldier’. In this episode we discuss his recent efforts to save the life of a little girl.

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Britain’s Super Soldier Captain Daz Hardy

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Transcript from ‘Britain’s Super Soldier Captain Daz Hardy’

C – So for people watching, there’s going to be a donation link below to support Aggie. Can I please ask our veterans family, because this is what we do best. Share this on all the social-media pages folks because you know we can try and do a good thing here. I’m always very proud of the the veterans community.

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SAS Trooper & Royal Marines Commando | #171

Posted on 12 May 2021 by Chris Thrall

SAS Trooper & Royal Marines Commando. Robin Horsfall and Chris Thrall discuss life, death, poetry and everything in between.

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SAS Trooper & Royal Marines Commando

Robin Horsfall and Chris Thrall discuss life, death, poetry and everything in between.

Transcript from ‘SAS Trooper & Royal Marines Commando’ podcast

R – It’s a work of art and you know it has a limited audience, but I’m glad it’s out there.

C – You’re obviously very well read. How did you get into writing and have you always been a reader?

R – I’ve always loved books. I love books more than television. I think being a soldier, I didn’t like the idea of going into the tv room and not being able to watch the program I wanted to because the other lads were watching Top of the Pops.

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