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@@grahamconquer8117 really respect for your service. I known, this have to be special people 1 of 1000. It is easy watching film or mouvies and be clever after.
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Watching these hard and tough men has had a brilliant effect on me. Before christmas i gave up a drug called spice and as now im seven days in to my cold turkey from heroin. Im getting stronger every day. Thanks guys.
Let them be an inspiration pal. Although I'm a stranger, I am a British stranger who is willing you on. You can do it! Don't ever give up! These blokes never gave up either. That's how they got selected into things like the Royal marines and the SAS. Don't stop. Keep going!
I grew up in the village next to what is now the SAS base in Hereford and you can see retired and current SAS members in and around in shops and pubs and they stand out but not in the way most people would think. Almost to a man they are wiry, compact, thoughtful and intelligent with a quiet air of self assured confidence. They look like the sort that can deal calmly with absolutely anything which is incredibly reassuring to be around.
They are special service because they SPECIALISE! No one said they were going to be brilliant at everything. They are good at what they are trained for. No one should judge another on their private lives either. That’s between the man and God as with every individual. I thank you for your service. But as all others on the Regiment you should keep your mouth shut as you bring disrespect to those you serve with. I call BS and name dropping ready for a book.
Unlike the THE most non covert Special Forces group in the world Navy Seals; what a gobby lot; do they ever just retire quietly without writing a book etc? No disrespect to Chris Thrall who writes about many of his several incarnations as a person. I had the privilege of working with a former Royal Green Jacket who was quite disdainful of Andy McNabb telling tales out of school; this over and above his alleged exaggeration of the Bravo Two Zero mission.
Another really excellent video. I was 13 when the Embassy was stormed, I was glued to the TV, watching it live, I remember it as if it were yesterday. I have heard Robin speak a couple of times and I always think that he is insightful.
Great interview. Had a chuckle at the obligatory stab at the Crabfat. The wind can blow cold, but having served 22 and feared the outside myself, I and others take every opportunity to encourage the organisations we work for to sign up and commit to the Armed Forces Covenant, a great way of supporting our ex service men and women irrespective of trade or time served. As Robin said, outside is where we can determine our own destiny and legacy and most do.
Bish Meister Haha great!!! Thanks for the quick response, wouldn't expect nothing left from an ex British serviceman!!! So I'm taking crab fat to be RAF if your ex Credenhill as well. Ah that's great do you'll know my city of hereford well then fella!!!! Yh, its hard to get near there now with all the MPs about and I've no clearance now, not like it was at sterling lines the original. That's awesome, thanks for your service. What was your designation/ job title.
Gang Star - Not been back since we handed the keys over in 94/95. Many a happy and very drunken memory from Hereford, especially the Crystal Room disco! As a very young RAF police NCO I had the misfortune of “volunteering” be be an “actor” for our friends..... the phrase Oouch just doesn’t cut it! Another memory was playing rugby at Sterling lines. 15 fat and unathletic RAF types got hammered by 8 short, stocky, disheveled and very committed hooligans! As said happy memories.
I work for a large British telecoms company that decided to recruit ex Forces personnel. In my day to day job, I provided technical support to both them and our other guys n the field. Even though the ex Forces people did not have a lot of experience in our line of work, their "can do" was always excellent and it was usually easy to tell you were dealing with them. I served in the TA myself, so would often have a bit of good banter with them as well. Any company's thinking about supporting the Armed Services Covenant, I really urge you to do so, you will pick up some very hard working, loyal and highly motivated individuals....
So much truth spoken here, I would consider myself as a late developer as a young man and, to that end, I missed out on education. I joined the army at 17 yo was really hard on myself about having no qualifications. The army gave me an apprenticeship and qualifications and I went on to study for higher education and eventually went to university after demob. While in the army I learned to my cost that a single personality clash could change the course of an entire career and, like Robin, left prematurely. I demobbed started my own successful business and never looked back. I enjoyed my time in the baggy green skin but did just fine on the outside despite the institutional brainwashing about civvy street.
Honestly, with how much the SAS focuses on finding the true and best version of their soldiers, it doesn't surprise me that yet another SAS guy is so down to earth. You can tell the difference between those looking steal valor, and those that have it. This guy has it. He's not talking about these stories for fame or glory, but just to give some insight into what they do and who they are.
@@SuperRand13 lol have you heard of Andy McNab? I wouldn't say all these guys have an ego the size of a planet, but considering what they do and what they are, it's inevitable, shall we say, in some. They are human after all. I'm not SAS but I have worked with them closely on ops several times. I have never been dissappointed.
This guy used to play squash and train in a gym I worked in some 30 years ago. Very polite, disciplined and completely unassuming. I remember discovering he was who he is and none of us could believe it.
@Scott Fraser he really was that. I remember an instructor badgering him to "show me some moves." They disappeared into a dance studio and some time later, the instructor came out rather enlightened and frightened. The grey man I believe is the term?
He seems a lot more candid, down to earth & honest. Far more so than Rusty, who's only interested in milking the Embassy siege for all its worth & slagging off other SAS lads.
I totally agree, he more or less says 'we were better soldiers in the old days' even slagged off today's selection course just because they have an orange marker on top of their Bergen..to me that's a total insult to the lads who pass selection today. They probably fitter n stronger than when Firmin got in. Has far as I can tell also, according to his book, 15yrs in the SAS he didn't do much apart from the embassy n play cards during the Falklands war n never fired a shot in anger which to be frank I'd have been ashamed to admit that when young brave lads were fighting at goose green,mount Longdon n other legendary places across the Falklands. Just a bitter old man with the classic case of " not has good as in my day" syndrome..todays SAS soldiers will have seen more action in one tour of Afghanistan than rusty did in his 15yrs in the Regiment.
@@wawawutosnftbs8922 yeah I've heard these comments, he also says its a numbers game these days, implying that standards have been dropped, of course it is a regiment of 300 isn't going to cut it in today's world
Rusty is constantly promoting the 'Man with no gloves' poster, 6 days film and his books, he his now selling face masks! Jeez it's all money money money these days
@@Smokeyr67 based on the stuff I've read that passes comment on the politics within the SAS there's a lot of truth to what he says, but yeah he's opinionated.
@@trident1314 That’s the type of personality required to get into SF, kind of like a professional athlete, you have to have a big enough ego to believe that your the best thing since sliced bread to succeed
A nice guy! I'm glad he spoke about the intelligence and knowledge of our serving forces. Nearly everybody I joined up with had good O levels and CSEs, had really good common dog AND you really enjoyed their company, both out on the town and back in the block. If you're an employer and you take on ex forces, I say there's a damned good likelihood you'll get more out of them than their civilian colleagues. It's all about adaptability, acceptance of responsibility, the desire to see the job through and to achieve the aim in the best possible way.
There's also a damn good likelihood these companies/orgs/departments etc that hire ex forces often exploit them much more so than regular civvies and push them harder and further too. Especially when you have sh#t for brains bosses that only care about the bottom line results = PROFIT! In essence, like comparing supercharged high tech batteries against normal stock standard ones...both being used to power the same machine!
Thats very true about employing them. Throughout my civilian career many was the time I could spot ex military through their self discipline and work ethic. Excellent interview.
Brilliant, honest interview. I like the end part in particular where he explains how it’s not the end of the world when you leave the armed forces, how he would have missed out in so much if he had stayed in. I couldn’t agree more with that. I myself served in the army only for 5 years, for so long I felt I had regretted my own decision. But 10 years later have since achieved so much more than I would have if I have stayed in.
After leaving the armed forces I had the difficult task of rebuilding my life, like all “leavers” do. Through that journey I was able to build upon the experience I already had to levels and limits I wanted to go. Unfortunately some regiments hold you back on some talents you’d like to Pursue further, weather it be down to time factors or funding. When I left it’s all on me to chase ideas, challenges and dreams, and I feel I’ve achieved that and continue to do so. I myself love running and since had the time to get to a level for myself where I’m now running ultra marathons. I have an amazing family now which isn’t affected by military life. The list goes on, but as much as I loved the role I played in my small time in the army I truly felt that for me you have dig deep and make it work. No one is going to do it for you.
Living in Hereford and just under a mile from the old Sterling Lines camp at the time , I vividly remember my Grandad calling at me to come and watch the TV . He proceeded to tell me that I was watching live the “ lads from the camp” taking control of the embassy. Always made me proud to come from Hereford.
Great honest interview I was serving on British submarines at the same time and can honestly say we have something in common I eventually found out I was being stitched up so I left in 1990 and since then I haven’t looked back become a successful business owner and can honestly say totally agree about people think service people are thick well we’ve proved them wrong Robin best to all serving and veterans
As a researcher myself, what i've noticed so good about the UK SF Units is they sometimes don't have the high tech wizardry of gadgets,Bells & whistles , but they seem to be the Best and outstanding then the ones that do have the Full tech armory.. British intelligence and have a go mindset ,most probably the BEST IN THE WORLD & MOST FEARED TOO ! ! "Greetings From Finland". x
The Americans have proven countless times that all the tech isn’t the most important thing with the special forces. If you play their game thinking your tech will safe you you’re bound to drop your guard
What a giving gentleman Robin is - he talked about how there are intelligent men in the Army, listing jobs they move on to and said 'Presenting Podcasts' thereby honouring the presenter. How utterly kind and respectful he is. Could have ranted on about himself but constantly gives back. Brilliaint interview - well done. Already subscribed - Thumbs up.
Robin is a legend for not only partaking in one of the most well known and successful special operations of all time, but for being a down to earth grade 1 dude. His team paved the the way for modern warfare. Love hearing him talk.
Prior to the SAS going in to the embassy my collegue was contacted by MI5 to confirm the lay out of furniture and doors as he was working on their Xerox machine the day before. It makes you wonder how they knew he had been there - probably phones were bugged.
As a former member of U.S. Naval Special Warfare, no one is ' normal ' who puts their life at risk to help others. They are in fact heroes but they are not Superheroes like some people think. They feel, they hurt, and they bleed like other humans. And sometimes they get the shaft and get thrown away. That happened to me. But that was then and this is now. Now I just help people. But everybody has their limits as they say. I'm not there yet but when I go, I'll go knowing I did the right thing because I protected people from Tyranny.
These dudes are so down to earth and normal its crazy im lucky enough to know one personally and spend time with regularly he was there for the embassy in the 80s and many others I can't say.
Proud to say one of my relatives made it to quite a fairly high rank in the SAS as an officer and also received an MBE in the 1980's for his services in the regiment.
Chris as ever, I love to watch you either in your own videos or interviewing, you're very engaging and are well suited to public speaking. I'm ex RN and your remind me of the strength, fortitude and good nature most of our servicemen exude that I experienced whilst in the service. Bravo sir!
I remember when the guy died on the beacons, bloody horrible winter. I was on exercise on Sennybridge and then Chester (with my brother on CP duty) absolutely bloody freezing, so glad I wasn't humping over Pen y fan. Good review, real people! Unfortunately its obvious this chap never really fitted in. I think perhaps if he'd served in the Paras for a few more years before joining the regiment, then his experiences may have been better, but thems the breaks, we all have a similar tale to tell at some point. Very interesting review.
I must say i enjoyed you sir, you have that true flavor that only true special forces soldiers have. People think that people like Ant Middleton are what special forces guys are like, to my opinion he is exactly the type that should never have been allowed to even partake in selection. Well done sir on speaking the raw truth as it is and well done for being a genuine SAS soldier.
As always Mr Thrall thank you for this, I'll make time over the weekend and watch the whole interview. I've seen Mr Horsfall in interviews here and there, this is great stuff, his words remind me of the book Soldier "I" SAS and the upsetnthat book caused when it came out. Again bang-on Mr Thrall thank you.
Good to hear an honest account, good and bad, I think most military pers would understand where he is coming from including the digs at his own immaturity and issues with the hierarchy just to name a few.
'I don't like your attitude'... a phrase I remember all too well... what a wonderful, refreshing and impressive frankness from a proven old salt who has done everything!
Robin,very open and truthful about his stint in the regiment,about the strengths and the weaknesses involved in doing the tasks set by others sitting on their bottoms having a brew while duncking a ginger snap biscuit in the brew 😵 ☕🍪 while explaining the objectives of the task to the men 🐧🐧🐧🐧who will carry it out.👍
I was 16 when the embassy happened it came on live on the TV it was amazing to watch just watching it even at my young age made you feel proud to be British knowing we had guys like Robin who could go in sort these terrorists out and be gone in a few minutes really did fill you with pride
Good on you Chris. Thoughtful and reasonably open questions posed and no interruptions. A really good interview mate. Over the years, like most of us in the association, I have become increasingly angered by the narcissistic element that crept in to the reg after Prince's Gate and Op Corporate. Asswipes who surfaced in the nineties and again most recently. The ones who took to writing books and making productions for the idiot box (TV for those who don't speak Military). Most of the stuff that was made available to civvies and our enemies was unforgivable ! Fucking unforgivable. I've just watched this now and have to say how refreshing it was to listen to a decent chat without having to subsequently think or worry about changing SOP's again.
I was always impressed with Ken Connor's book 'Ghost Force' for its honest appraisal and criticism of the regiment following the embassy seige and up to the first gulf war where he's pretty scathing of the poor organisation and planning that took place. What do you think of his calls for the regiment to be disbanded and replaced?
@@yamabushi170 I think fundamentals need to be addressed with a complete return to how it used to be. No reaction to criticism nor praise. If you publish anything to do with how things are done, or go public in any way with anything to do with SOP's or equipment used, then you are OUT! Immediately out of the Army under a stinking cloud of disgust where you can expect the association to do as much as possible to fuck up any application for employment that you try to make on the circuit (or doing anything beyond being a security guard on a construction site). Whether the book seemed honest or not it should never have been written nor published in my view. None of this shite should; no books, no idiot box serials, no interviews, no narcissistic "look at what I did" public appearances of any kind and any so called "fictional" books regarding the Reg. should have any references to operational procedures removed before publishing. It used to be a lot like Fight Club - the fist rule of the Reg. is you don't talk about the Reg.
@@aussiepilgrim8620 I agree, it's pretty cringe watching someone like Ant Middleton and others making an arse of himself on some daft reality show. I've not really read much of the recent material from members of the SF community and I do think it would be better if everyone just kept their mouths shut for the good of opsec. Although from what I have read I'm glad I had the opportunity to see some of those insights of life in the Regiment. But ultimately I can live without it and I'd rather have a fully effective fighting force that we never hear about, devoid of officers looking to give their career a boost via the cachet of a set of upside down wings. Thanks for your input on this matter.
Really interesting to see the truth being spoken. SF guy’s aren’t gods. They are highly trained professionals with in some cases a massive budget. I had a mate who was a Para. He loved poetry and Greek classics.
What a top fella. Interesting, intelligent and thoughtful. I myself was at the 'IJLB ' in 1978 and served with the Guards Paras before leaving in 1984. Seems like a lifetime ago!!
It’s incredibly interesting hearing that a tier one military unit has flaws be it manpower, group think or kit. It’s the same with many high pressure disciplines but what makes an organisation exemplary is it’s ability to recognise it’s shortfalls and take meaningful action to learn and improve.
@Mark Kenny yes I know, my husband was ex army, my father ex navy my cousin ex RAF my uncles ex army, so I think I have a little knowledge of how the military works.
I read the SAS wiped out a quarter of the entire Argentinian fighter planes in a half hour raid on foot. Extremely impressive stuff. But the Argentinians broke all contraventions of war by firing upon SAS/SBS from a clearly marked hospital ship of theirs. An absolute no, no!
I actually spoke to my mother about the Iranian embassy siege, the other day, and she told me, that she was actually there, when it started, she was a schoolgirl in a bus, going on a trip through London, and their bus was driving down the street when the attackers rushed in to the embassy. Obviously the police shut down the area and evac'd the local area. And the school trip was cancelled. My mum told me that the bus driver told them the queen was coming to town, so the roads were too busy to get into london. It wasn't until my mum was home watching the TV that things clicked.
I have vague memories of reading sometime in the late 1980s a book written by an investigative journalist who said that MOD psychologists are Not looking for psychologically stable personalities when recruiting for SAS. This is apparently because individuals who are psychologically "not altogether there" are more creative when it comes to getting out of sticky situations.
15 year old junior soldier? So he didn't fuck up at math when he said he was 27 and had 12 years in? How did that work, being under 18 and in the military? Is that like a military school cadet thing or part time thing on the side while doing regular school?
@@smolkafilip you can still join the army as a junior entry soldier. Most go to Army Foundation College Harrogate. It combines phase 1 basic training with education and sports/skills over 42 weeks. I went there 04/01/09 aged 16.
@@NMCD0892 just saw this and wanted to know, any advice for harrogate and assessment centre? i go to scotland for ac at the beginning of october and im nervous as fuck because i cant get many pull ups ;( i want to join as a junior solider as either a power engineer in the signals or a paratrooper
it was great listening to robin regarding the attack on the embassy it was very well done and the hostage takers got what they deserved the lads paid a high price years later as robin knows I think from an outsiders point of view with no military experience whatsoever you have to realise the lads are only human as hard as these guys are and make no mistake they are I had the pleasure some years ago to work with a lad JIM a really nice guy very level headed a pleasure to know he was at the Falklands as well as other places after getting to know Jim i am amazed how they manage to stay sane like them or hate them they do deserve respect we know it’s their choice to do what they do i for one am grateful they are on our side best wishes to them all may the regiment continue forever…. norm
Thank you , I was in the Cadets 17/21st ☠ from 15 to 18 Went to Nottingham army recruitment centre.. Wanted Paras couldn't Join as I was born with short Achilles tendons ... I cried then and I cry now ....
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i saw one of your lads being interview on good morning the country treated him badly after his service while one of the terrorists from op nimrod was released from HMP given council house immediately our mate was homeless disgraceful
I know an SAS guy. There are people who get kicked out for things that others aren't kicked out for. There are too many cliques. Too many little gangs. Being popular with the SSM shouldn't matter in the way that it in fact does. For a long time one person decided whether you passed the jungle, which meant terrible injustice in both directions. A soldier shouldn't die because, i) an idiot takes him out on the main road on a high performance bike half an hour after he's first sat on a bike for the first time, nor because ii) live rounds were mixed with blank, and a bullet fragment rips past a BFA and punctures someone heart. It's just shit practice, it wouldn't be tolerated in the TA, and Horsfal is showing considerable moral courage, in the finest traditions of the SAS, by calling it out for what it is. Shit practice is shit practice, regardless of who engages in it.
@@Paladin101 I think we agree. I could have phrased it better. I mean "The regular practice of kicking folk out, and treating them differently, based on wanky little cliques, is well out of order".
An ex Para gave a lecture in logistics when I was doing my degree in Construction Management, excellent lecture, he saw an opening in the market, for someone to show construction companies on delivering construction supplies, went on to become a millionaire
Sas these guys are the real deal they are the elite of the elite in special forces we know nothing about them that is the secrecy of what they do because of the dangerous missions they engage in i have the utmost respect for these guys and what they do
A friend of mine was in B squadron at the same time, went in at the back of the Iranian Embassy siege and did the drop into the South Atlantic and also lost all his kit. One tale he had was that to supplement their rations on the Falklands they used hand grenades on a flock of penguins! Unfortunately he didn’t beat the clock and was tragically killed in N. Ireland while on undercover duty, but miss him, great guy.
Really interesting to hear it from the horses mouth so to speak. We in the UK are so lucky to have such amazing armed services and the government needs to give a lot more support to them all. As the saying goes. You don't realise what you got until its gone and then it's to late. TOTAL RESPECT for ALL our armed services 👏
My dad (R.I.P) and I met this very humble guy in Hammicks Bookshop in Andover when he toured his book. Even the title of his book was called, 'Fighting Scared'. He spoke eloquently and interestingly for about an hour and a half and then stayed for another hour signing books and chatting. At the time, 'Ultimate Force' was huge on TV and I asked him what he thought about the show and it's accuracy, 'Pile of shit' was his reply!! Classic!!
I met Robin through martial arts seminars, I always found it interesting that the guy with the most legit military/fighting background in the room never mentioned it. It was a jaw dropping moment seeing him on the documentary a few years ago after he’d never mentioned his past.
They don't brag I worked with a guy for over a year before i found out he was Ex SAS he was in his 50s and would run to work every morning I was having a lift home with another person I was working with and said to Julian f** Steve's fast as F** for an old man he turns and said he's Ex SAS I didn't believe him so I asked the 2nd boss the next day he confirmed he was the main bosses bodyguard and he only helped out in work to keep busy, but his main purpose was to look after the boss.
@@I_am_not_a_bot-s6i My favorite story was Lord Paddy Ashdown, served in the SBS and with MI6 guy had a to borrow the quote from Jeremy Clarkson "times obituary writer's wet dream of a life" but when he got into politics he said he was a Royal marines officer and later a civil servant and left it at that, it was the press who actually found out his pass. Lord Ashdown didn't confirm it for many many years however.
When I did recruit selection they had CCTV footage playing of the embassy on a continuous loop for the 2 days. It was interesting to see but they need to update the videos for recruit selection.
The British SAS is the best Special Forces in our world for an extremely good reason : this doesn't take anything away from comrades around the globe!.
Interesting chat. Read his book in Afghan several years ago...very good. Just a technical point, I'm an ex RAF Loadmaster. I served as a Crewman operating Chinooks completing 8 tours, totalling 2 years on Op Herrick. The RAF don't build airdrop! The job at the time of the Falklands campaign was 47 AD Royal Corps of Transport, now of course RLC. You can blame us for missing the DZ, but even we could hit the South Atlantic, but not the MSP falling to pieces.
The worst thing that happened to the SAS is that they went public, books films ext. The only thing that should ever be known of them is the forgotten soldiers who lost there lives fighting to protect innocent people abroad.
I was 15 on May 2nd 1980, I had chickenpox and was at home itching like mad waiting for a film on the t.v. suddenly we went over live to the Embassy and watched the SAS storming the Embassy and rescuing the hostages. I have never seen anything like it in my life , and tbh I haven't since. I don't think they have ever re-shown alot of the original footage on the TV ever since . I have been in awe of them ever since ....
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For me,It is question? Would SAS have done anything differently than US in action to catch terorist bin Laden.
@@Andre-ff4hp do u want the truth
@@grahamconquer8117 really respect for your service. I known, this have to be special people 1 of 1000. It is easy watching film or mouvies and be clever after.
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Watching these hard and tough men has had a brilliant effect on me. Before christmas i gave up a drug called spice and as now im seven days in to my cold turkey from heroin. Im getting stronger every day. Thanks guys.
Let them be an inspiration pal. Although I'm a stranger, I am a British stranger who is willing you on. You can do it! Don't ever give up! These blokes never gave up either. That's how they got selected into things like the Royal marines and the SAS.
Don't stop. Keep going!
Good luck! I'm on day 16 doing cold turkey from methadone. Probably not as intense as H withdrawal, but lasts a lot longer.
A week later, how you doing?
Well, I hope.
@Mister Ee Thanks, I'm well past the worst of it now, so all is good.
that is seriously amazing, and I mean that genuinely and i am just a random guy on the internet! keep it up not just for yourself but everyone else!!
I grew up in the village next to what is now the SAS base in Hereford and you can see retired and current SAS members in and around in shops and pubs and they stand out but not in the way most people would think. Almost to a man they are wiry, compact, thoughtful and intelligent with a quiet air of self assured confidence. They look like the sort that can deal calmly with absolutely anything which is incredibly reassuring to be around.
Probably the most honest assessment I’ve herd from SAS veteran of his unit. Just normal guys with good training. Great video
special people too takes a special kind of grit that i don't have
They are special service because they SPECIALISE! No one said they were going to be brilliant at everything. They are good at what they are trained for. No one should judge another on their private lives either. That’s between the man and God as with every individual.
I thank you for your service. But as all others on the Regiment you should keep your mouth shut as you bring disrespect to those you serve with. I call BS and name dropping ready for a book.
Unlike the THE most non covert Special Forces group in the world Navy Seals; what a gobby lot; do they ever just retire quietly without writing a book etc? No disrespect to Chris Thrall who writes about many of his several incarnations as a person. I had the privilege of working with a former Royal Green Jacket who was quite disdainful of Andy McNabb telling tales out of school; this over and above his alleged exaggeration of the Bravo Two Zero mission.
not normal special people with special skills believe me i have worked with their 23 Special Air Service Regiment (Reserve)
He’s on our ex British forces group on Facebook, top bloke is Robin
A refreshingly honest and candid appraisal of The Regiment..... would love to hear more
Chris is a great interviewer. ask the question and hear the answer. not like some interviewers who think its about them. Hats off Chris. Refreshing.
Another really excellent video. I was 13 when the Embassy was stormed, I was glued to the TV, watching it live, I remember it as if it were yesterday. I have heard Robin speak a couple of times and I always think that he is insightful.
I was 11 never forget it
I was thirteen too!......it fucked the snooker up big time!!!
Great interview. Had a chuckle at the obligatory stab at the Crabfat. The wind can blow cold, but having served 22 and feared the outside myself, I and others take every opportunity to encourage the organisations we work for to sign up and commit to the Armed Forces Covenant, a great way of supporting our ex service men and women irrespective of trade or time served. As Robin said, outside is where we can determine our own destiny and legacy and most do.
Your ex regiment?
What squadron fella if you don't mind?
No not Regt, I was the Crabfat! 😂. Had 4 splendid years at Credenhill though, before the
bigger boys came!
Bish Meister Haha great!!!
Thanks for the quick response, wouldn't expect nothing left from an ex British serviceman!!!
So I'm taking crab fat to be RAF if your ex Credenhill as well.
Ah that's great do you'll know my city of hereford well then fella!!!!
Yh, its hard to get near there now with all the MPs about and I've no clearance now, not like it was at sterling lines the original.
That's awesome, thanks for your service.
What was your designation/ job title.
Gang Star - Not been back since we handed the keys over in 94/95. Many a happy and very drunken memory from Hereford, especially the Crystal Room disco! As a very young RAF police NCO I had the misfortune of “volunteering” be be an “actor” for our friends..... the phrase Oouch just doesn’t cut it! Another memory was playing rugby at Sterling lines. 15 fat and unathletic RAF types got hammered by 8 short, stocky, disheveled and very committed hooligans! As said happy memories.
I work for a large British telecoms company that decided to recruit ex Forces personnel. In my day to day job, I provided technical support to both them and our other guys n the field. Even though the ex Forces people did not have a lot of experience in our line of work, their "can do" was always excellent and it was usually easy to tell you were dealing with them. I served in the TA myself, so would often have a bit of good banter with them as well. Any company's thinking about supporting the Armed Services Covenant, I really urge you to do so, you will pick up some very hard working, loyal and highly motivated individuals....
So much truth spoken here, I would consider myself as a late developer as a young man and, to that end, I missed out on education. I joined the army at 17 yo was really hard on myself about having no qualifications. The army gave me an apprenticeship and qualifications and I went on to study for higher education and eventually went to university after demob. While in the army I learned to my cost that a single personality clash could change the course of an entire career and, like Robin, left prematurely. I demobbed started my own successful business and never looked back. I enjoyed my time in the baggy green skin but did just fine on the outside despite the institutional brainwashing about civvy street.
Got ya, i couldn't believe how corrupt the British army is, question any obvious mistake by a superior and you're a " problem ".
Honestly, with how much the SAS focuses on finding the true and best version of their soldiers, it doesn't surprise me that yet another SAS guy is so down to earth. You can tell the difference between those looking steal valor, and those that have it. This guy has it. He's not talking about these stories for fame or glory, but just to give some insight into what they do and who they are.
yeah, i don't know much about the SAS, but from what i've seen there's no place for someone with an ego. They'd hold them back.
@@SuperRand13 lol have you heard of Andy McNab? I wouldn't say all these guys have an ego the size of a planet, but considering what they do and what they are, it's inevitable, shall we say, in some. They are human after all. I'm not SAS but I have worked with them closely on ops several times. I have never been dissappointed.
This guy used to play squash and train in a gym I worked in some 30 years ago. Very polite, disciplined and completely unassuming. I remember discovering he was who he is and none of us could believe it.
@Scott Fraser he really was that. I remember an instructor badgering him to "show me some moves." They disappeared into a dance studio and some time later, the instructor came out rather enlightened and frightened.
The grey man I believe is the term?
Black belt too
That Chris Thrall is a bloody good interviewer. Good listener unlike some others
THAT'S Why Chris, was in what he was and.... went/did and got where he did...
COMMS .....
... listens/ learns/Applies
I'm growing ever fonder of Chris each time I hear him...
Yeah its nice having someone who listens and does not interrupt their guest.
A very open and honest appraisal on life in and out of the SAS thanks for sharing Robin Horsfall
He seems a lot more candid, down to earth & honest. Far more so than Rusty, who's only interested in milking the Embassy siege for all its worth & slagging off other SAS lads.
I wouldn’t argue any point with what u say. In fact , I’d most probably state it a bit more strongly that u have put.
I totally agree, he more or less says 'we were better soldiers in the old days' even slagged off today's selection course just because they have an orange marker on top of their Bergen..to me that's a total insult to the lads who pass selection today. They probably fitter n stronger than when Firmin got in. Has far as I can tell also, according to his book, 15yrs in the SAS he didn't do much apart from the embassy n play cards during the Falklands war n never fired a shot in anger which to be frank I'd have been ashamed to admit that when young brave lads were fighting at goose green,mount Longdon n other legendary places across the Falklands. Just a bitter old man with the classic case of " not has good as in my day" syndrome..todays SAS soldiers will have seen more action in one tour of Afghanistan than rusty did in his 15yrs in the Regiment.
Ok
@@wawawutosnftbs8922 yeah I've heard these comments, he also says its a numbers game these days, implying
that standards have been dropped, of course it is a regiment of 300 isn't going to cut it in today's world
Rusty is constantly promoting the 'Man with no gloves' poster, 6 days film and his books, he his now selling face masks! Jeez it's all money money money these days
Robin Horsfall is refreshingly honest.He and John Mcaleese were the epitome of what all SAS operatives should aspire to emulate.
Much respect to Robin Horsfall, an absolute legend, thankyou for your service
Robin’s book is a must read. Purely brilliant.
Brilliant interview.
Scary thing about Robin is he seems a decent guy,who you could have a couple of pints with,not knowing that he is trained killer.
All members of the armed forces are trained killers to varying degrees, and most are gen up nice guys who do love a pint.
Honestly, he seems like a self opinionated prat in the first few minutes, after that he pumps himself up a bit.
@@Smokeyr67 based on the stuff I've read that passes comment on the politics within the SAS there's a lot of truth to what he says, but yeah he's opinionated.
@@trident1314 That’s the type of personality required to get into SF, kind of like a professional athlete, you have to have a big enough ego to believe that your the best thing since sliced bread to succeed
Yep....and it's the Mr Grey's that blend in that makes a true hero ....true guts and dignified
A nice guy! I'm glad he spoke about the intelligence and knowledge of our serving forces. Nearly everybody I joined up with had good O levels and CSEs, had really good common dog AND you really enjoyed their company, both out on the town and back in the block. If you're an employer and you take on ex forces, I say there's a damned good likelihood you'll get more out of them than their civilian colleagues. It's all about adaptability, acceptance of responsibility, the desire to see the job through and to achieve the aim in the best possible way.
El Guapo we have ex military guys working for us, top blokes
@@ABLO_dnb Good on you! 👍
@@ABLO_dnb only when on your side :) wouldnt ever want to piss a trooper off ever
There's also a damn good likelihood these companies/orgs/departments etc that hire ex forces often exploit them much more so than regular civvies and push them harder and further too. Especially when you have sh#t for brains bosses that only care about the bottom line results = PROFIT! In essence, like comparing supercharged high tech batteries against normal stock standard ones...both being used to power the same machine!
Thats very true about employing them. Throughout my civilian career many was the time I could spot ex military through their self discipline and work ethic. Excellent interview.
Brilliant, honest interview. I like the end part in particular where he explains how it’s not the end of the world when you leave the armed forces, how he would have missed out in so much if he had stayed in. I couldn’t agree more with that. I myself served in the army only for 5 years, for so long I felt I had regretted my own decision. But 10 years later have since achieved so much more than I would have if I have stayed in.
Im sorry but could you give some examples of things you did after leaving the British army? I am quite interested
After leaving the armed forces I had the difficult task of rebuilding my life, like all “leavers” do. Through that journey I was able to build upon the experience I already had to levels and limits I wanted to go. Unfortunately some regiments hold you back on some talents you’d like to Pursue further, weather it be down to time factors or funding. When I left it’s all on me to chase ideas, challenges and dreams, and I feel I’ve achieved that and continue to do so. I myself love running and since had the time to get to a level for myself where I’m now running ultra marathons. I have an amazing family now which isn’t affected by military life. The list goes on, but as much as I loved the role I played in my small time in the army I truly felt that for me you have dig deep and make it work. No one is going to do it for you.
Zakaria Sbaa, I replied to your question on the replies feed. Hope it’s helpful 👍
Living in Hereford and just under a mile from the old Sterling Lines camp at the time , I vividly remember my Grandad calling at me to come and watch the TV . He proceeded to tell me that I was watching live the “ lads from the camp” taking control of the embassy. Always made me proud to come from Hereford.
Great honest interview I was serving on British submarines at the same time and can honestly say we have something in common I eventually found out I was being stitched up so I left in 1990 and since then I haven’t looked back become a successful business owner and can honestly say totally agree about people think service people are thick well we’ve proved them wrong Robin best to all serving and veterans
As a researcher myself, what i've noticed so good about the UK SF Units is they sometimes don't have the high tech wizardry of gadgets,Bells & whistles , but they seem to be the Best and outstanding then the ones that do have the Full tech armory.. British intelligence and have a go mindset ,most probably the BEST IN THE WORLD & MOST FEARED TOO ! ! "Greetings From Finland". x
The Americans have proven countless times that all the tech isn’t the most important thing with the special forces. If you play their game thinking your tech will safe you you’re bound to drop your guard
What a giving gentleman Robin is - he talked about how there are intelligent men in the Army, listing jobs they move on to and said 'Presenting Podcasts' thereby honouring the presenter. How utterly kind and respectful he is. Could have ranted on about himself but constantly gives back. Brilliaint interview - well done. Already subscribed - Thumbs up.
I really like Robin Horsfall and thank him for his insight on being in the SAS. I am also a recent subscriber to the channel so keep up the good work!
Robin is a legend for not only partaking in one of the most well known and successful special operations of all time, but for being a down to earth grade 1 dude. His team paved the the way for modern warfare.
Love hearing him talk.
Prior to the SAS going in to the embassy my collegue was contacted by MI5 to confirm the lay out of furniture and doors as he was working on their Xerox machine the day before. It makes you wonder how they knew he had been there - probably phones were bugged.
not bugged, all phone calls are recorded in a log
As a former member of U.S. Naval Special Warfare, no one is ' normal ' who puts their life at risk to help others. They are in fact heroes but they are not Superheroes like some people think. They feel, they hurt, and they bleed like other humans. And sometimes they get the shaft and get thrown away. That happened to me. But that was then and this is now. Now I just help people. But everybody has their limits as they say. I'm not there yet but when I go, I'll go knowing I did the right thing because I protected people from Tyranny.
These dudes are so down to earth and normal its crazy im lucky enough to know one personally and spend time with regularly he was there for the embassy in the 80s and many others I can't say.
I was the third guy on the balcony. As was my brother, and my dog.
Mike Rose is the man i chill with
Proud to say one of my relatives made it to quite a fairly high rank in the SAS as an officer and also received an MBE in the 1980's for his services in the regiment.
Robin taught my son Karate. Nice man, you would never think he was one of the siege heroes.
He wasnt a siege hero , from all accounts he was a sniper on the outskirts of the embassy .
@@paulwilk69 you couldn't lace his boots you piss ed
@@taylormade2826 ok 🤣
Your son's named 'Karate'?
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Chris as ever, I love to watch you either in your own videos or interviewing, you're very engaging and are well suited to public speaking. I'm ex RN and your remind me of the strength, fortitude and good nature most of our servicemen exude that I experienced whilst in the service. Bravo sir!
Just add humans and your life takes a turn... Robin Horsfall, a part of the history of these Islands of UK and beyond, Respect.
I remember when the guy died on the beacons, bloody horrible winter. I was on exercise on Sennybridge and then Chester (with my brother on CP duty) absolutely bloody freezing, so glad I wasn't humping over Pen y fan. Good review, real people! Unfortunately its obvious this chap never really fitted in. I think perhaps if he'd served in the Paras for a few more years before joining the regiment, then his experiences may have been better, but thems the breaks, we all have a similar tale to tell at some point. Very interesting review.
The guy in question was Mike Kealy.
I must say i enjoyed you sir, you have that true flavor that only true special forces soldiers have. People think that people like Ant Middleton are what special forces guys are like, to my opinion he is exactly the type that should never have been allowed to even partake in selection. Well done sir on speaking the raw truth as it is and well done for being a genuine SAS soldier.
Amazing interview. Great bloke, very sincere. Very proud of our forces. Thank you for your insight sir!
As always Mr Thrall thank you for this, I'll make time over the weekend and watch the whole interview. I've seen Mr Horsfall in interviews here and there, this is great stuff, his words remind me of the book Soldier "I" SAS and the upsetnthat book caused when it came out. Again bang-on Mr Thrall thank you.
This bloke is totally legit!!! If I were in SAS during his time I'dve followed him anywhere. Period.
Whatever these men do, one must ONLY admire and SALUTE as the ordinary person doesn't understand!!!
Good to hear an honest account, good and bad, I think most military pers would understand where he is coming from including the digs at his own immaturity and issues with the hierarchy just to name a few.
I loved his comments about enlisted guys being smart. Same in the USMC as over the pond by you guys.
'I don't like your attitude'... a phrase I remember all too well... what a wonderful, refreshing and impressive frankness from a proven old salt who has done everything!
this was a very honest and refreshing conversation. Nice one lads
Robin,very open and truthful about his stint in the regiment,about the strengths and the weaknesses involved in doing the tasks set by others sitting on their bottoms having a brew while duncking a ginger snap biscuit in the brew 😵 ☕🍪 while explaining the objectives of the task to the men 🐧🐧🐧🐧who will carry it out.👍
I was 16 when the embassy happened it came on live on the TV it was amazing to watch just watching it even at my young age made you feel proud to be British knowing we had guys like Robin who could go in sort these terrorists out and be gone in a few minutes really did fill you with pride
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Good on you Chris. Thoughtful and reasonably open questions posed and no interruptions. A really good interview mate.
Over the years, like most of us in the association, I have become increasingly angered by the narcissistic element that crept in to the reg after Prince's Gate and Op Corporate. Asswipes who surfaced in the nineties and again most recently.
The ones who took to writing books and making productions for the idiot box (TV for those who don't speak Military).
Most of the stuff that was made available to civvies and our enemies was unforgivable !
Fucking unforgivable.
I've just watched this now and have to say how refreshing it was to listen to a decent chat without having to subsequently think or worry about changing SOP's again.
I was always impressed with Ken Connor's book 'Ghost Force' for its honest appraisal and criticism of the regiment following the embassy seige and up to the first gulf war where he's pretty scathing of the poor organisation and planning that took place. What do you think of his calls for the regiment to be disbanded and replaced?
@@yamabushi170 I think fundamentals need to be addressed with a complete return to how it used to be.
No reaction to criticism nor praise. If you publish anything to do with how things are done, or go public in any way with anything to do with SOP's or equipment used, then you are OUT!
Immediately out of the Army under a stinking cloud of disgust where you can expect the association to do as much as possible to fuck up any application for employment that you try to make on the circuit (or doing anything beyond being a security guard on a construction site).
Whether the book seemed honest or not it should never have been written nor published in my view.
None of this shite should; no books, no idiot box serials, no interviews, no narcissistic "look at what I did" public appearances of any kind and any so called "fictional" books regarding the Reg. should have any references to operational procedures removed before publishing.
It used to be a lot like Fight Club - the fist rule of the Reg. is you don't talk about the Reg.
@@aussiepilgrim8620 I agree, it's pretty cringe watching someone like Ant Middleton and others making an arse of himself on some daft reality show.
I've not really read much of the recent material from members of the SF community and I do think it would be better if everyone just kept their mouths shut for the good of opsec. Although from what I have read I'm glad I had the opportunity to see some of those insights of life in the Regiment. But ultimately I can live without it and I'd rather have a fully effective fighting force that we never hear about, devoid of officers looking to give their career a boost via the cachet of a set of upside down wings.
Thanks for your input on this matter.
Really interesting to see the truth being spoken. SF guy’s aren’t gods. They are highly trained professionals with in some cases a massive budget. I had a mate who was a Para. He loved poetry and Greek classics.
I like living in Cyprus and some of the Greek Cypriot Women are like Gods, ex 3 Para
Yes you are right, i stand corrected they are Goddesses..
Didn't have a Russian surname by any chance did he? beginning with "S"?
What a top fella. Interesting, intelligent and thoughtful. I myself was at the 'IJLB ' in 1978 and served with the Guards Paras before leaving in 1984. Seems like a lifetime ago!!
His book fighting scared is a must read
Cracking book.
It’s incredibly interesting hearing that a tier one military unit has flaws be it manpower, group think or kit. It’s the same with many high pressure disciplines but what makes an organisation exemplary is it’s ability to recognise it’s shortfalls and take meaningful action to learn and improve.
Speaks a lot of truth .military mistakes are normal jumping in with out your kits Quality guy
Most interesting talk wise,insightful,and peppered with a British soldiers best weapon a sense of humor
It's humour.
Infantryman "sir half of b squadron have landed unarmed in the sea"
commander "well it was a good run, get the flag"
It amazes me how the public are naive about the military and it's personnel NO they are not all saints as he said.
@Mark Kenny yes I know, my husband was ex army, my father ex navy my cousin ex RAF my uncles ex army, so I think I have a little knowledge of how the military works.
No but they do what needs to be done & they get the job done
we sleep soundly in our beds because rough men stand ready to do violence on our behalf
Thanks for this guys , very interesting what robin said about the film six days compared to what rusty firmin says,
anyway respect to you all. Al 👍
"Our mission was to land in Argentina, destroy the jets and either be killed or captured" and they went. Christ.....
They aren't treated or used with the respect they deserve.
I heard they would try to flee to Chile.
Correct they did. Flight crew bottled it
I read the SAS wiped out a quarter of the entire Argentinian fighter planes in a half hour raid on foot. Extremely impressive stuff. But the Argentinians broke all contraventions of war by firing upon SAS/SBS from a clearly marked hospital ship of theirs. An absolute no, no!
I actually spoke to my mother about the Iranian embassy siege, the other day, and she told me, that she was actually there, when it started, she was a schoolgirl in a bus, going on a trip through London, and their bus was driving down the street when the attackers rushed in to the embassy. Obviously the police shut down the area and evac'd the local area. And the school trip was cancelled. My mum told me that the bus driver told them the queen was coming to town, so the roads were too busy to get into london. It wasn't until my mum was home watching the TV that things clicked.
I have vague memories of reading sometime in the late 1980s a book written by an investigative journalist who said that MOD psychologists are Not looking for psychologically stable personalities when recruiting for SAS. This is apparently because individuals who are psychologically "not altogether there" are more creative when it comes to getting out of sticky situations.
I served with Robin as a junior soldier aged 15-17 C coy Jocks and Paras. He’s a good man, the sort you would follow.
Hi, are you still involved in the army?
Dewald De Ridder dear me no I left 1978 and joined the RUC
15 year old junior soldier? So he didn't fuck up at math when he said he was 27 and had 12 years in? How did that work, being under 18 and in the military? Is that like a military school cadet thing or part time thing on the side while doing regular school?
@@smolkafilip you can still join the army as a junior entry soldier. Most go to Army Foundation College Harrogate. It combines phase 1 basic training with education and sports/skills over 42 weeks. I went there 04/01/09 aged 16.
@@NMCD0892 just saw this and wanted to know, any advice for harrogate and assessment centre? i go to scotland for ac at the beginning of october and im nervous as fuck because i cant get many pull ups ;( i want to join as a junior solider as either a power engineer in the signals or a paratrooper
To everyone else, these guys are the best, the coolest people alive.
For the SAS guys themselves, it's just a different job with a different role
it was great listening to robin regarding the attack on the embassy it was very well done and the hostage takers got what they deserved the lads paid a high price years later as robin knows I think from an outsiders point of view with no military experience whatsoever you have to realise the lads are only human as hard as these guys are and make no mistake they are I had the pleasure some years ago to work with a lad JIM a really nice guy very level headed a pleasure to know he was at the Falklands as well as other places after getting to know Jim i am amazed how they manage to stay sane like them or hate them they do deserve respect we know it’s their choice to do what they do i for one am grateful they are on our side best wishes to them all may the regiment continue forever…. norm
Thank you ,
I was in the Cadets 17/21st ☠ from 15 to 18
Went to Nottingham army recruitment centre..
Wanted Paras
couldn't Join as I was born with short Achilles tendons ...
I cried then
and
I cry now ....
I tried to reply to your Gmail reply, however it no reply..
I wanted to say.... so I will here...
I FEEL PRIVILEGED that your just replied to my comment...
THANK YOU FOR THIS ...💗👍🤗
💪👋✋☠ (I "out of uniform" Salute you)
and I THANK YOU AND THE BOYS for SERVING
thoughts to you and yours
and 💗💗 right back at you
Thank you for your service.
i saw one of your lads being interview on good morning the country treated him badly after his service while one of the terrorists from op nimrod was released from HMP given council house immediately our mate was homeless disgraceful
Mindbogling!!!!!
I know an SAS guy. There are people who get kicked out for things that others aren't kicked out for. There are too many cliques. Too many little gangs. Being popular with the SSM shouldn't matter in the way that it in fact does. For a long time one person decided whether you passed the jungle, which meant terrible injustice in both directions. A soldier shouldn't die because, i) an idiot takes him out on the main road on a high performance bike half an hour after he's first sat on a bike for the first time, nor because ii) live rounds were mixed with blank, and a bullet fragment rips past a BFA and punctures someone heart. It's just shit practice, it wouldn't be tolerated in the TA, and Horsfal is showing considerable moral courage, in the finest traditions of the SAS, by calling it out for what it is. Shit practice is shit practice, regardless of who engages in it.
Not The Guardian - I AM one of those SAS guys and I can assure you it is NOT nonsense.
@@Paladin101 I think we agree. I could have phrased it better. I mean "The regular practice of kicking folk out, and treating them differently, based on wanky little cliques, is well out of order".
Great interview, honest and a great insight into such historic events 👍 keep up the good work Chris & guests 🙏.
An ex Para gave a lecture in logistics when I was doing my degree in Construction Management, excellent lecture, he saw an opening in the market, for someone to show construction companies on delivering construction supplies, went on to become a millionaire
Sir! Thank you for your service. God Bless you and your family
Fighting Scared is amazing Thank you for your service
Whilst I wasn’t in the Reg myself my dad was and I did see at first hand the crap that went on back at the married qtrs.
True. And not very pretty.
What you mean
Sas these guys are the real deal they are the elite of the elite in special forces we know nothing about them that is the secrecy of what they do because of the dangerous missions they engage in i have the utmost respect for these guys and what they do
Very interesting watch and a great insight from someone who was there
Thank you for your service Robin.
A friend of mine was in B squadron at the same time, went in at the back of the Iranian Embassy siege and did the drop into the South Atlantic and also lost all his kit. One tale he had was that to supplement their rations on the Falklands they used hand grenades on a flock of penguins! Unfortunately he didn’t beat the clock and was tragically killed in N. Ireland while on undercover duty, but miss him, great guy.
Was he the one the East Tyrone boys got and the SAS lied and said it wasn’t theirs to prevent the IRA a propaganda win killing an sas fella
Shawn Finnegan no, his car overturned and hit an embankment, broke his neck ☹️
It was cold, it was wet, it was damp .... it was also the middle of our winter!
Really interesting to hear it from the horses mouth so to speak. We in the UK are so lucky to have such amazing armed services and the government needs to give a lot more support to them all. As the saying goes. You don't realise what you got until its gone and then it's to late.
TOTAL RESPECT for ALL our armed services 👏
Never fails to deliver. Great chat guys
Thanks Chris, thanks Robin.... Great interview, very informative.
Excellent chat. Nice one Chris, and Rob.
Brilliant Chris read his book about years ago vary good still enjoying yours
My dad (R.I.P) and I met this very humble guy in Hammicks Bookshop in Andover when he toured his book. Even the title of his book was called, 'Fighting Scared'. He spoke eloquently and interestingly for about an hour and a half and then stayed for another hour signing books and chatting. At the time, 'Ultimate Force' was huge on TV and I asked him what he thought about the show and it's accuracy, 'Pile of shit' was his reply!! Classic!!
Please ask SAS guys next time if they think the SAS are/were the best in the world. Great video thanks Chris
Robin's, rare ability to captivate readers is showcased in his book Fighting Scared.
I met Robin through martial arts seminars, I always found it interesting that the guy with the most legit military/fighting background in the room never mentioned it. It was a jaw dropping moment seeing him on the documentary a few years ago after he’d never mentioned his past.
They don't brag I worked with a guy for over a year before i found out he was Ex SAS he was in his 50s and would run to work every morning I was having a lift home with another person I was working with and said to Julian f** Steve's fast as F** for an old man he turns and said he's Ex SAS I didn't believe him so I asked the 2nd boss the next day he confirmed he was the main bosses bodyguard and he only helped out in work to keep busy, but his main purpose was to look after the boss.
@@I_am_not_a_bot-s6i My favorite story was Lord Paddy Ashdown, served in the SBS and with MI6 guy had a to borrow the quote from Jeremy Clarkson "times obituary writer's wet dream of a life" but when he got into politics he said he was a Royal marines officer and later a civil servant and left it at that, it was the press who actually found out his pass. Lord Ashdown didn't confirm it for many many years however.
Good on You Robin. Have a good journey.
Thanks to the both of you. Very informative.
When I did recruit selection they had CCTV footage playing of the embassy on a continuous loop for the 2 days. It was interesting to see but they need to update the videos for recruit selection.
I was on a school trip for a week in 79 in wales in February,I went to a grammar school teachers idea of fun,soaking wet and cold
Brilliant, enjoyed that podcast. Honest and up front with the facts, great stuff.
I bought the book because of this podcast. Cheers!
The British SAS is the best Special Forces in our world for an extremely good reason : this doesn't take anything away from comrades around the globe!.
Interesting chat. Read his book in Afghan several years ago...very good. Just a technical point, I'm an ex RAF Loadmaster. I served as a Crewman operating Chinooks completing 8 tours, totalling 2 years on Op Herrick. The RAF don't build airdrop! The job at the time of the Falklands campaign was 47 AD Royal Corps of Transport, now of course RLC. You can blame us for missing the DZ, but even we could hit the South Atlantic, but not the MSP falling to pieces.
Just read Billy Billingham's book. A very good read, especially about his life before the army and after service building hospitals in Haiti.
Understatement Billy's the man
@@mitch1862 Yes, the irony of stealing a man's hat in his youth, changed his life for the better.
Sad to think that a year later the biggest news source in britain would outright lie and slander these wonderful blokes. National heroes.
The worst thing that happened to the SAS is that they went public, books films ext. The only thing that should ever be known of them is the forgotten soldiers who lost there lives fighting to protect innocent people abroad.
Cannot beat a first account for accuracy, Rob is a true soldier 😎👍
Brilliant interview. ♥
Loved it, great podcast 👏
Defo wana hear more, he's the real deal.
This man is very smart.. a true pro. Smart soldiers are by far the best asset to any army.
Smart soldier will outsmart terrorists any time....This man speaks with no bravado, no showing off.....He doesn't need to, a true worrier..
I was 15 on May 2nd 1980, I had chickenpox and was at home itching like mad waiting for a film on the t.v. suddenly we went over live to the Embassy and watched the SAS storming the Embassy and rescuing the hostages. I have never seen anything like it in my life , and tbh I haven't since. I don't think they have ever re-shown alot of the original footage on the TV ever since . I have been in awe of them ever since ....