Sir, It is really an honor to be able to send you this message. I'm from the generation z but I have a lot of respect for the SAS. I come from Belgium where our Special Forces Group originates from the British SAS during WW II. It is people like you who fight and protect us from threats so that we can lead a safe life. You are a source of inspiration. WHO DARES WINS!
The U.K. and USA are very lucky to have people like Mr. Firmin who protect them from domestic and foreign threats. In my country I can only imagine what would happen if we faced something like the Iranian Embassy Siege.
@@wernesgruder1 there's nothing you can say on here that will detract from our forces. If the German pilot ( who Rusty clearly admired) had been British and regularly escaping in Germany your lot would have executed him in cold blood.
To be fair Chris Ryan hates the film and immediatley disowned it on viewing it. He was stuffed by the producers who locked him out of the edit room after he was promised access to supervise the production.
Excellent video Rusty. A few points. The book 'Bravo Two Zero' came out in 1993 but the BBC film adaptation was not broadcast until 1999. The book 'The One That Got Away' was published in 1995 and the ITV film adaptation was shown in February 1996. Both films were shot in South Africa using locally available military hardware. That is why the RAF Chinook helicopter in both films is represented by a Russian - made Mil as there were no Chinooks available in South Africa. 'Bravo Two Zero' was directed by Tom Clegg, who later directed several episodes of the ITV SAS series 'Ultimate Force.' The script for 'Bravo Two Zero' was by veteran writer Troy Kennedy Martin who is best known for The Italian Job and Kelly's Heroes. As you rightly said the original 'The One That Got Away' was a 1957 film starring Hardy Kruger about a Bf109 pilot who crashed during the Battle of Britain. No real 109s were available for the film so a full sized 109 replica was built. The only mistake they made was that the canopy hinged on the wrong side. A large model 109 was also made by John Stears who did the special effects and miniatures for the first few Bond movies. This model 109 was capable of flight and apparently still exists.
@llewellyn evans Yes he got into a new Hurricane Mark II at RAF Hucknall and started the engine before being apprehended at gunpoint. This scene is faithfully recreated in the film.
Hello sir , I hope you and family are all well . I am reading your book The Regiment . I am addicted to it. I not a reader at all but I can take this in . Can't believe you all had a fight at that party in 91 . Alcohol spares no one I guess . Thank you and take care
@@doghead123-b5p Negative: I am a Meat Popsicle Berry Cherry, with a 99 Pence flake. Hence, my back to front terminology of BATCO. 😉 Me is too daft to have Enlisted into the Boot Necks or was I too clever not to?🤔 I'm sure it was harder to TAB to the Army Recruitment Office than it was to Yomp round the corner. I like my Phys. Plus, the Sailor Office didn't give you a Lollipop for turning up. 😉👍
Afternoon rusty as someone who loves his films you are to kind, 2 out 10 was fair for it.bad actors, all of it was shit.its spoiled it for me because if I ever went to a Q and A. I wouldn't believe anything the 2 of them would say and that's a shame !
Hi Rusty. Love your in put, on this topic. Even David Sterling. The Founder of the SAS. He new he could not rely on air pick up Etr. Ie because of sand storms Etr. He took a jeep put tougher springs on the suspension. Then mounted 2 machine guns on. Then loaded it up with supplys. And of he went. Then to get captured and put in coldits POW camp till the end of the war. Then stepped up Paddy Mane. And the good thing with a jeep you can take plenty of water with the you. Thanks for the video.
I was getting rusty withdrawal symptoms! I've mentioned before how the mystic of the regiment is fascinating and a source of pride for many of us. But up until now I've only seemed to find ex troopers who have let their stories be 'hollywooded' To hear straight talking no bullshit descriptions of many details of the sas has been so refreshing. Without sounding like a sycophant, there must be scope for mr firmin to leave his house and do a on location six part documentary of past sas missions?! I'm a big fan of mark Felton on UA-cam and have watched how his channel has grown to epic proportions (1.5m views per episode etc) Anyway keep it up mr firmin it's a great channel !
Brilliant stuff again Rusty read both books had the two film on vhs you are right enough about the films . I would probably head butted the officer myself SAS WHO DARES WINS 🇬🇧👍.
Nice one Rusty. I have seen the original film about the German pilot a couple of times. Hardy Kruger, the German actor played the pilot, he was also in The wild geese, along with Ian Yule, who I believe, was also ex Regiment. Cheers Rusty.
I have a copy of “The REGIMENT “ signed by Michael Asher i purchased it many years ago at a table top sale in Crawley Down West Sussex, there was a Jag in the car park with SAS as part of the registration plate , no idea if they was connected , only mentioned it as MA was mentioned in some of the comments
I enjoyed both the films purely as entertainment, which is a films main purpose I suppose...Great to hear your views on the films Rusty. I very much enjoy the channel. I hope it goes from strength to strength. Best regards.
O to have been a fly on the wall at the debrief in Hereford. Is it a case that one is welcome in Hereford and the other isn't Rusty? Thanks for the video and best wishes 👍
Great story about the German pilot, Rusty, although it is still a little incomparable to the fated Bravo 2 Zero mission & what Ryan went through as he the German was doubtless well fed & rested as the British tended to look after our POWs, not that it was reciprocated. There are plenty of incredible stories from WW2 of escapees, and actually my Great-Grandfather was a WWI POW escapee from Yozgad in Turkey. He pretended to be mad to be shipped out of the camp, driving the camp commandant spare! However, Yozgad in Turkey was considered "escape proof" because of its isolation. It experienced freezing temperatures and the POWs were treated appallingly, many of them had been marched over 2000km just to get there on an infamous death march which started in Basra, Iraq and no doubt went right through the territory Ryan walked through all those years later. About a month after my Great-Great Grandfather escaped from Yozgad incredibly there was another escape where the POWs did what was thought impossible and walked out! Ryan gets praise for walking 300km, these British WWI POWs had to walk 450miles through enemy territory and bandit country, unarmed, through both freezing temperatures and scorching heat! Like Bravo Two Zero, both these WWI escapes became famous after the war, my Great-Grandfather writing his incredible story of manipulation and ingenuity as "The Road to En-Dor", whilst the great escape where they later walked out the camp became the book "Four-Fifty Miles to Freedom". Ryan's achievements were incredible (whether you believe the details of his story or not) but there are LOTS of similar examples throughout history.
I don't think anyone is praising him just for the distance walked. There's nothing special about that. People regularly RUN over 100 miles in a single leg, with no stopping. People walk from Land's End to John O'Groats all the time, for charity and stuff
The real bravo two zero documentary say none of the movie's happened and was massively exaggerated, 20 plus Iraqis can all be wrong saying it didnt happen, then the RSM said the debrief was totally different from the movies.
I recall a documentary about the account of Bravo 20...an ex-SAS member (said he was), retraced the steps of the operation and quite bluntly shot down the accounts and interviewed Iraquis who were there at the time.....also it seemed that it wasn't the done thing to step outside the Regiment and disclose details!! Personally it's great learning about certain aspects of SAS life, and also they are "special" soldier's but are human beings who have all suffered through what they had to do and witness....but of course if you volunteer for the Regiment it's on your neck!! Sadly Government's through the high echelon of the military put soldiers into situations, put at risk through the wrong decisions from the slabbering secret departments of the MOD!! 😷 🙈🙉🙊
Hi Rusty The bit that baffles me the most in this film and I’ve watched them both and read all 3 accounts ( McNab , Ryan and Coburn ) is the part when they are planning the mission , all are moaning the kit is to heavy . Even the movie highlights Ryan not being able to stand on his own and McNab reaching down to help him up . At that point McNab says “ that’s it then , we go on foot “ I’m just lost at this point , the whole patrol other than McNab want to take vehicles , surely if Ryan is not able to stand up unaided whilst having his kit on , he cannot patrol and do his job . Rusty you mentioned the Chinese parliament being an important tool in mission planning . So why was McNab allowed to go against 7 members of his patrol ? Him being the only one wanting to go on foot ? The books vary massively and of course there’s Micheal Ashers book that follows the patrols footsteps and again this is completely different to the accounts given by the patrol members . This patrol has interested me since I was a teenager and I have researched it as much as possible without actually talking to a patrol member . I guess they are the ones that only know the real story . The dislike of each other (McNab and Ryan ) is evident in all accounts of this patrol as are the various accounts of blame placed on Vince Phillips . I’d love to hear your opinion on the real patrol not just these films . Really enjoyed it , cheers Rusty
You don't speak publicly or on the Internet about your work colleagues whether you like them or not. In hindsight we all look back and wish we done things differently in work. Trouble is 3 men lost their lives. Top brass not perfect either.
lee rosser .... I think you’ve misunderstood my comment , i don’t expect anyone to speak publicly about anyone . I was stating that the accounts made public are all very different , McNab , Ryan and Coburn made their accounts public as did the RSM of 22 SAS Peter Ratcliffe , him also criticising other patrols during the Iraq war. Micheal Asher then publishes “the real bravo two zero “ and completely rubbishes all accounts claiming that they didn’t fire a single round ! Amongst other things Which I personally don’t believe . My comment was based on the film , and the one scene where the director emphasised the kit being to heavy and McNab unwilling to take his patrol members opinions . I wasn’t asking for Rusty to bash anyone or point blame in any direction. I was just asking why or would there be another reason that the patrol commander would ignore the 7 other men’s opinions ? Your right 3 men died , 3 families left devastated , I didn’t agree with either account publicly placing blame on Sgt Phillips , Regardless of what happened out there . the man sadly died and his family on reading those accounts I’m sure were deeply hurt . Bob was only badged 6 months a young man in his prime and the manner of his death being made public by his colleagues . And Micheal Asher rubbishing those claims ! As I commented , I’ve been interested in this story for more than 20 years and I’ve researched it thoroughly . I was only asking if Rusty would give his thoughts on the whole mission in general as he said that he knew the guys , had heard accounts from those men and is aware of the debrief , Rusty has already said that not taking vehicles was a major mistake . I was just asking if he would expand on that and give us an ex SAS soldiers thoughts . Plus McNab and Ryan Clearly didn’t like one another as they have both made their feelings public and highlighted that fact in both films and both books . I am interested in Rusty’s opinion of whether he thought it was detrimental to the patrol having negativity before they even started . We all have to work with people we don’t like and we just get on with it , but most of us aren’t working at the til of the spear , where people’s lives are at stake . Was the mission doomed because of this before they even stepped off the heli ? I hope Ive made myself a bit clearer buddy and thanks for commenting
@@leebradshaw322 I think the main reason for going as a foot patrol rather than in vehicles was concern about concealing the vehicles. The patrols main defence would be concealment, and a land rover, even stripped down to the height of the bonnet/hood, is much higher and harder to camouflage than a man lying on his stomach.
@@leebradshaw322 It shouldn't be so rare but I love to see calm discussion on the net. There's scope for so much learning so I hate to see people just being arses. Its not that hard to not be a tit is it..
Bubblezov Love your absolutely right mate . If you shut up and listen.... sometimes you end up learning . We all have different opinions and your only minimising your potential if you shut the ones you don’t agree with down . Behave on here as you would in person that’s my rule .
I am an artist, I would like to do a painting for you, you then can auction it off or what ever you like give funds to what ever charity your involved in. Al
Just a thought I remember doing a tab with baby Paras the corporal was a bully they was asking me questions because they way to frightened to ask . They should asked as many questions as they like without being beasted it's like learning . Remember a young guy 18 didn't know how to stip the sa80 the shit one in the 80s
I think Chris Ryan wrote the book after the movie,he acted as advisor to the script writer for the movie.when he wrote the book he starts by saying he wasn't happy with the movie.
@@RustyFirminSASTV now that you have replied rusty I'd like to ask you a question. I remember watching a documentary based on Operation Nimrod, and John McAleese told a story about Margaret Thatcher coming to the debrief and he told her in no uncertain terms, to move her f****** head out of the way whilst you were all trying to watch the tv footage. And apparently she turned around and just said, oh I'm very sorry and moved out of the way, did that actually happen or was John just pulling our legs?
That was an ammendment in the second edition. He doesn't talk about the film or backlash he got from it in the first edition. The first print was 1995. And yes Ryan hated the movie, he was locked out of the edit room and not allowed to supervise it. Paul Greengrass was a rising star director at the time.
'Advisors', whether they are military, historical, whatever, are usually brought in for the sole reason of lending legitimacy to a movie, rather than than the advice they offer. In this case, Ryan also happened to be the original writer of the story so it suited the shows producers to include him again, but the world of entertainment has no honour. They will use you and your name however they see fit. There are exceptions of course, like Chris Nolan bringing Kip Thorne in for Insterstellar, but its usually just an exercise in cosmetics.
I thought it went tits up as Chris Ryan took the place of Bruce who was Mcnabs mate. Friction between them from the start. Comms go down all the time so have an exit plan or a sat phone.
I can confirm that if you don't react to a contact (deploy QRF) and decide to argue the point (officer arguing with me in Bosnia) that an angry SAS man will have words with said officer 😄
There is absolutely no question that the sas are simply the best in the world it is a real shame that certain films and books are riddiled with fictional unrealistic facts in my view ex infantryman I know these guys are very very special individuals to even make an sas squadron but it is sad that these films tarnish the real truth
Rusty little tip on presentation 🎁.. I wud suggest looking straight into the camera 🎥 were looking through as it gives far better communication wiv us . Very similar e.g. If someone was talking to u but looking to ur left or right constantly. Hope that makes sense imho
Q: Why does Collin allways refer to the Reserves, (R) as a back door way in to the "Regimant" and what are your thoughts on (R)? Makes no sense why Bravo 2, Zero didn't take Vehicles? Baravo 3, and 1, had taken Pinkies. It left B2Z, without a plausible E&E route down the Rat Line. A lot of SOPs were changed due to this I feel. Kind regards
@@mra9248 it actually depends on age, as they they will take the young with no Service, but the elder must have Military background. I am actually referring to the training one has in (R) to 22. I accept that there is a large gap on Operational Capabilities between the Two, but to what extent? Babysitting Slime, O.P.s , hiding Weapons stashes in Europe is a bore that relieves 22, to undertake hands on Operations. The difference is unbalanced.
@@stevenhenry7862 that might be true but the reserve guys still have to do regular selection competing against the other candidates and from what I understand at any point even once you've passed if your not cutting it your binned
It would seem that their transport a Chinook helicopter gave their position away at the very start of the operation and their equipment was inadequate for the weather situation, freezing at night and boiling during the day....
I’m a massive fan of the sas and the thing that really puzzles me is why they didn’t have any proper cold weather clothes as it’s well known how cold it gets at night in the dessert and this comes from the original sas in ww2 can someone explain to me why this happened thanks 👍
@@andydbedford hello mate I see what your saying but I just find it so hard to believe how sas troopers had never heard how the weather can change out there from previous missions I suppose I expect them to never get it wrong but we are all human at the end of the day and we still have the best armed forces in the world that I do and still believe 👍🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧👍
@@jamietobin4161 Totally agreed, the problem I believe was that the mixed the times of the year up so their modelling was wrong, oh and to be clear, it was not British intelligence that cocked it up, but the yanks as they were in charge I believe correct me if I am wrong but General Schwarzkopf of the overall allied commander during the Gulf War,. But I totally agree with you, they should have known it was mainly rock not bloody sand and that at night it was bloody freezing indeed I believe it even snows in that region during the winter months. The UKSF task force which includes the SBS should have done their own bloody intelligence gathering and should have known, it’s borderline negligence on the regiments part.
I was hoping you'd review this one Rusty. What I don't get is if you compare this to Bravo Two Zero, Chris Ryan is the joke of the team and in The One That Got Away, McNab is the joke. Both movies seem to have some sort of agenda. Great work in lockdown for us all - appreciated.
Rusty, I heard rumours that after Andy McNab and Chris Ryan went public about their doomed Bravo Two Zero mission, they are now to never enter Hereford again. Can you confirm if that's true?
All that knowledge and experience to say you were not needed because of age is ridiculous you should have been headhunted for the job all the best bren new subscriber
Six days has been laughed at by other ex SAS men , so it seems they are all being negative about one another in hope they become the leading book sellers!
Rusty I would like to hear what you think about the show “Ultimate Force”. All episodes are on UA-cam. The first episode is called “The Killing House”. I think Colin Armstrong was the co-creator.
I agree, I think 'Ultimate Force' was a much better series than 'Strikeback' yet 'Ultimate Force' got poor ratings after Series 2 and was cancelled while 'Strikeback' ran for about ten years. Very strange.
Colin Barron Ultimate Force got worse by the episode. I have not seen Strikeback but if you say it’s even worse than Ultimate Force I can’t imagine. It god very bad when the original characters left and they brought in that horrific woman who was so irritating.
Would you agree that people such as Michael Asher, whilst raising their own profile, do little benefit for the those left doing the actual job, by discrediting the public account of the Bravo Two Zero patrol?
@@RustyFirminSASTV LOL. I thought that might be your response. I heard that John wanted them all court martialled for incompetence and stupidity as well as deserting a wounded colleague, but decided that it would be bad PR for the Regiment to be seen in that light, - which is why they got away with their glorified bullshit. I also wondered at the time, why they didn't take their own transport and ALLEGEDLY burdened themselves with 215lbs (official bullshit) loads, which in any Olympic athlete's reckoning was an impossibility. After all, the coalition had absolute control of the sky over Iraq so it's not like they were going to be pursued by Iraqi aircraft.
Hi Rusty i got print today,very impressive I must say,Question for you,on your machine gun you dont have a torch,can u tell us why not,its just an inquiry,Thanks Bill
Again great T.SHIRT. I want one. Chris Ryan geordie lad. Hope your going to have an opinion on Terrorists being allowed back. She may be a child but I have know sympathy. Hope you will always stand by what you said to Schofield
Hi Rusty , first of all huuuuge respect on your service in the British military and the SAS lord knows i cant put into words how much i wanted to be one of those mysterious black clad fellas storming the iranian embassy. Which brings me to a couple of questions ive allways wanted to ask a member of the SAS from that period . 1. Did the outcome of the siege at the embassy meet what you had expected or planned ie was the loss of 3 hostages a good outcome from your plan or did you expect more loss or was 3 more than you imagined ? 2. Do you feel that had the mission gone tits up and you lost all the hostages or worse members of your teams , would the SAS be held in such high regard today ?
Thank you for taking time out of your life to reply , but you will have to forgive me i dont really understand your reply ? Are you asking me my day job? Or are you not allowed to talk about things related to what you did in your time within the 22nd SAS ?
I would not pretend to answer for a legit special forces operator, but with the, errm, shortness of Mr Fermins answer, I feel like you've been left hanging lol. The only thing I will say, certainly from a political point of view, is that once one hostage has been killed, all bets are off. What I mean is that from that a political point of view, the villains have shown they are willing to use deadly force rather than just threaten it, someone is already dead, and you must assume that they will kill everyone if given enough time, which is when special forces are sent in. This obviously does not completely answer your question about this mission going tits up, but if it had, the British Government would have been quite right to point out that all the hostages would have been killed anyway, and that it would set a terrible precedent to have let the terrorists go free. As to what effect this would have had on the SAS' reputation, I have no idea. My guess would be that the Government would have spun it that it was a first-time incident, and that they had no choice but to try untested methods. We know today that the likes of the SAS practiced for this kind of stuff all the time, but such an excuse probably would have been enough 40 years ago.
Hi Rusty, why does Andy Mcnab still hide behind a false name. He didn't have any problem naming others so just wondered why he still needs to be so secretive??
Hello sir . I hope you are well . I have your go go go book with the other on its way. I'm only at page 10 but I must ask . Do you think alot of anti IRGC Iranians actually praise these terrorists that were dealt with brilliantly . I bet there is . Still they crossed that line didn't they . Thank you for your selfless service rusty . My dad is also a Falklands vet . Royal Navy. He then went onto subs for about 18 yrs . Big respect to you ALL
Hi Rusty, can you do a review of the Documentary Bravo Two Zero The Real Story by Michael Asher, i think thats the one you are mentioning, its on You Tube. Your videos are very interesting, i am an ex Soldier but was not SAS. I was as you call them a tik tok.
I should absolutely love this bloke and his videos, ex SAS, veteran of Op Nimrod etc but, however, his inane ramblings, attempts at being profound and inability to string a coherent sentence together make it all a bit irritating however. However, I still have complete respect for him and his service in the military. If you have served that long in the special forces then its pretty much a given that you're very good at what you do, however, his reviews of anything SAS that he hasn't been involved in tend to be pretty negative sadly, however, he is entitled to his opinion however and fair play to the guy. However, Rusty you need to double check your editing however as there have been a few that have obviously haven't. This one is a good example. I accept that you're still learning the UA-cam thing so again I can't and won't be over critical however. However, crack on with them, I find them kind of interesting however.
Westywoody29. It's better to keep quiet and merely be thought an idiot, than open your mouth and remove all possible doubt. It would probably be best for everyone if you kept quiet. Thank you.
It was a real feat to make it to Syria but otherwise the mission seemed flawed from the outset, poorly equipped, and planned, and hardly it seems what the SAS are all about, and men died as a result.
Chris Ryan , don’t think he’s the real deal . All blow. Big story . Bad mission and they fucked up from start to finish. Mr Ryan reserve sas 23 big part of that story missing. But if you read the book he is the man . I think not.
That’s a really sad reply to a man who has done more than most of us and if your passionate about your Regt and it’s reputation then he has every right to put the facts as he knows or sees them. I am lucky enough to be friends with a few blades and if they don’t feel the need to slag Rusty off then who are we to do the same
If it hasn’t been mentioned before,RIP Bob Consiglio,small in stature apparently, but a mountain of a man in bravery.
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Sir,
It is really an honor to be able to send you this message. I'm from the generation z but I have a lot of respect for the SAS. I come from Belgium where our Special Forces Group originates from the British SAS during WW II. It is people like you who fight and protect us from threats so that we can lead a safe life. You are a source of inspiration.
WHO DARES WINS!
Well said mate.
The U.K. and USA are very lucky to have people like Mr. Firmin who protect them from domestic and foreign threats. In my country I can only imagine what would happen if we faced something like the Iranian Embassy Siege.
Top fella, much respect 🥃🇬🇧👍
Your soldiers were confined to shooting Congolese....no honour in that
@@wernesgruder1 there's nothing you can say on here that will detract from our forces. If the German pilot ( who Rusty clearly admired) had been British and regularly escaping in Germany your lot would have executed him in cold blood.
To be fair Chris Ryan hates the film and immediatley disowned it on viewing it. He was stuffed by the producers who locked him out of the edit room after he was promised access to supervise the production.
Excellent video Rusty. A few points. The book 'Bravo Two Zero' came out in 1993 but the BBC film adaptation was not broadcast until 1999. The book 'The One That Got Away' was published in 1995 and the ITV film adaptation was shown in February 1996. Both films were shot in South Africa using locally available military hardware. That is why the RAF Chinook helicopter in both films is represented by a Russian - made Mil as there were no Chinooks available in South Africa. 'Bravo Two Zero' was directed by Tom Clegg, who later directed several episodes of the ITV SAS series 'Ultimate Force.' The script for 'Bravo Two Zero' was by veteran writer Troy Kennedy Martin who is best known for The Italian Job and Kelly's Heroes. As you rightly said the original 'The One That Got Away' was a 1957 film starring Hardy Kruger about a Bf109 pilot who crashed during the Battle of Britain. No real 109s were available for the film so a full sized 109 replica was built. The only mistake they made was that the canopy hinged on the wrong side. A large model 109 was also made by John Stears who did the special effects and miniatures for the first few Bond movies. This model 109 was capable of flight and apparently still exists.
@llewellyn evans Yes he got into a new Hurricane Mark II at RAF Hucknall and started the engine before being apprehended at gunpoint. This scene is faithfully recreated in the film.
Hello sir , I hope you and family are all well . I am reading your book The Regiment . I am addicted to it. I not a reader at all but I can take this in . Can't believe you all had a fight at that party in 91 . Alcohol spares no one I guess . Thank you and take care
Glad you're enjoying the book mate 👍
I read Rusty's book "The Regiment" a while back. Fantastic read, formidable man!
Good to see your channel continuing to grow rusty. Keep up the good work.
to yomp 200 mile, was a fantastic feat in them conditions
Erm, you mean TAB Cabbage Hat! 😂👍
@@stevenhenry7862 you a crap hat or cherry berry, lol
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Negative:
I am a Meat Popsicle Berry Cherry, with a 99 Pence flake. Hence, my back to front terminology of BATCO. 😉
Me is too daft to have Enlisted into the Boot Necks or was I too clever not to?🤔
I'm sure it was harder to TAB to the Army Recruitment Office than it was to Yomp round the corner. I like my Phys.
Plus, the Sailor Office didn't give you a Lollipop for turning up. 😉👍
Afternoon rusty as someone who loves his films you are to kind, 2 out 10 was fair for it.bad actors, all of it was shit.its spoiled it for me because if I ever went to a Q and A. I wouldn't believe anything the 2 of them would say and that's a shame !
Great to have you back, I've really missed these.
Hi Rusty. Love your in put, on this topic. Even David Sterling. The Founder of the SAS. He new he could not rely on air pick up Etr. Ie because of sand storms Etr. He took a jeep put tougher springs on the suspension. Then mounted 2 machine guns on. Then loaded it up with supplys. And of he went. Then to get captured and put in coldits POW camp till the end of the war. Then stepped up Paddy Mane. And the good thing with a jeep you can take plenty of water with the you. Thanks for the video.
You are getting 18k views on some of your Y Tube posts. Doing really well. Very well put together programs.
Your videos never disappoint. Looking forward to the next one.
I was getting rusty withdrawal symptoms!
I've mentioned before how the mystic of the regiment is fascinating and a source of pride for many of us. But up until now I've only seemed to find ex troopers who have let their stories be 'hollywooded'
To hear straight talking no bullshit descriptions of many details of the sas has been so refreshing.
Without sounding like a sycophant, there must be scope for mr firmin to leave his house and do a on location six part documentary of past sas missions?!
I'm a big fan of mark Felton on UA-cam and have watched how his channel has grown to epic proportions (1.5m views per episode etc)
Anyway keep it up mr firmin it's a great channel !
Chris had no option but to go alone and save his own back ,
I admire his ability to make his way to safety by what ever means he had
Agree. But the shit he talked about vince.
Cheek Boy not a good thing and disrespectful to a fellow unit member,
@@cheekboy7247 was it shit .... who knows?????
@@Edward-turtle most likely
Brilliant stuff again Rusty read both books had the two film on vhs you are right enough about the films . I would probably head butted the officer myself SAS WHO DARES WINS 🇬🇧👍.
G/Day Rusty, just picked up my print from the framer, looks bloody awesome thanks mate.
Nice one Rusty. I have seen the original film about the German pilot a couple of times. Hardy Kruger, the German actor played the pilot, he was also in The wild geese, along with Ian Yule, who I believe, was also ex Regiment. Cheers Rusty.
Good to av you back rusty painting looks great 👍
I have a copy of “The REGIMENT “ signed by Michael Asher i purchased it many years ago at a table top sale in Crawley Down West Sussex, there was a Jag in the car park with SAS as part of the registration plate , no idea if they was connected , only mentioned it as MA was mentioned in some of the comments
Head butt straight to the face...made me chuckle rusty👍
That painting is absolutely amazing!
Looks like it’s been done by a infant terrible should be a lot better than that for such a ledgend
The SAS ARE A TRUE BAND OF BROTHERS
Got your prints by the way Rusty. Very nice. One sits framed above me now. Other in my brothers place. Much obliged!
Rusty just read The RAF have changed the Memorial to Group Captain Guy Gibsons Dog What next
Trigger ?
Another great vlog Rusty keep safe mate.😎
I enjoyed both the films purely as entertainment, which is a films main purpose I suppose...Great to hear your views on the films Rusty. I very much enjoy the channel. I hope it goes from strength to strength. Best regards.
O to have been a fly on the wall at the debrief in Hereford.
Is it a case that one is welcome in Hereford and the other isn't Rusty?
Thanks for the video and best wishes 👍
Good to see u back rusty !! 😁
Well done rusty😁👍👏👏👏
Great story about the German pilot, Rusty, although it is still a little incomparable to the fated Bravo 2 Zero mission & what Ryan went through as he the German was doubtless well fed & rested as the British tended to look after our POWs, not that it was reciprocated. There are plenty of incredible stories from WW2 of escapees, and actually my Great-Grandfather was a WWI POW escapee from Yozgad in Turkey. He pretended to be mad to be shipped out of the camp, driving the camp commandant spare! However, Yozgad in Turkey was considered "escape proof" because of its isolation. It experienced freezing temperatures and the POWs were treated appallingly, many of them had been marched over 2000km just to get there on an infamous death march which started in Basra, Iraq and no doubt went right through the territory Ryan walked through all those years later. About a month after my Great-Great Grandfather escaped from Yozgad incredibly there was another escape where the POWs did what was thought impossible and walked out! Ryan gets praise for walking 300km, these British WWI POWs had to walk 450miles through enemy territory and bandit country, unarmed, through both freezing temperatures and scorching heat! Like Bravo Two Zero, both these WWI escapes became famous after the war, my Great-Grandfather writing his incredible story of manipulation and ingenuity as "The Road to En-Dor", whilst the great escape where they later walked out the camp became the book "Four-Fifty Miles to Freedom". Ryan's achievements were incredible (whether you believe the details of his story or not) but there are LOTS of similar examples throughout history.
I don't think anyone is praising him just for the distance walked. There's nothing special about that. People regularly RUN over 100 miles in a single leg, with no stopping. People walk from Land's End to John O'Groats all the time, for charity and stuff
@Ash Scott in a foreign land, no food, water, chased by an enemy force? Completed it mate.
Awesome story there mate. Never knew of that
Great to see you back Rusty
I've been waiting in anticipation.
Great video as always.
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Ego kills man when he ages , go with the flow la , it’s just a ride 😎
The real bravo two zero documentary say none of the movie's happened and was massively exaggerated, 20 plus Iraqis can all be wrong saying it didnt happen, then the RSM said the debrief was totally different from the movies.
I recall a documentary about the account of Bravo 20...an ex-SAS member (said he was), retraced the steps of the operation and quite bluntly shot down the accounts and interviewed Iraquis who were there at the time.....also it seemed that it wasn't the done thing to step outside the Regiment and disclose details!! Personally it's great learning about certain aspects of SAS life, and also they are "special" soldier's but are human beings who have all suffered through what they had to do and witness....but of course if you volunteer for the Regiment it's on your neck!! Sadly Government's through the high echelon of the military put soldiers into situations, put at risk through the wrong decisions from the slabbering secret departments of the MOD!! 😷 🙈🙉🙊
Brilliant video as always.
Cheers..
Hi Rusty
The bit that baffles me the most in this film and I’ve watched them both and read all 3 accounts (
McNab , Ryan and Coburn ) is the part when they are planning the mission , all are moaning the kit is to heavy . Even the movie highlights Ryan not being able to stand on his own and McNab reaching down to help him up . At that point McNab says “ that’s it then , we go on foot “ I’m just lost at this point , the whole patrol other than McNab want to take vehicles , surely if Ryan is not able to stand up unaided whilst having his kit on , he cannot patrol and do his job . Rusty you mentioned the Chinese parliament being an important tool in mission planning . So why was McNab allowed to go against 7 members of his patrol ? Him being the only one wanting to go on foot ? The books vary massively and of course there’s Micheal Ashers book that follows the patrols footsteps and again this is completely different to the accounts given by the patrol members . This patrol has interested me since I was a teenager and I have researched it as much as possible without actually talking to a patrol member . I guess they are the ones that only know the real story . The dislike of each other (McNab and Ryan ) is evident in all accounts of this patrol as are the various accounts of blame placed on Vince Phillips . I’d love to hear your opinion on the real patrol not just these films . Really enjoyed it , cheers Rusty
You don't speak publicly or on the Internet about your work colleagues whether you like them or not. In hindsight we all look back and wish we done things differently in work. Trouble is 3 men lost their lives. Top brass not perfect either.
lee rosser .... I think you’ve misunderstood my comment , i don’t expect anyone to speak publicly about anyone . I was stating that the accounts made public are all very different , McNab , Ryan and Coburn made their accounts public as did the RSM of 22 SAS Peter Ratcliffe , him also criticising other patrols during the Iraq war. Micheal Asher then publishes “the real bravo two zero “ and completely rubbishes all accounts claiming that they didn’t fire a single round ! Amongst other things Which I personally don’t believe . My comment was based on the film , and the one scene where the director emphasised the kit being to heavy and McNab unwilling to take his patrol members opinions . I wasn’t asking for Rusty to bash anyone or point blame in any direction. I was just asking why or would there be another reason that the patrol commander would ignore the 7 other men’s opinions ? Your right 3 men died , 3 families left devastated , I didn’t agree with either account publicly placing blame on Sgt Phillips , Regardless of what happened out there . the man sadly died and his family on reading those accounts I’m sure were deeply hurt . Bob was only badged 6 months a young man in his prime and the manner of his death being made public by his colleagues . And Micheal Asher rubbishing those claims ! As I commented , I’ve been interested in this story for more than 20 years and I’ve researched it thoroughly . I was only asking if Rusty would give his thoughts on the whole mission in general as he said that he knew the guys , had heard accounts from those men and is aware of the debrief , Rusty has already said that not taking vehicles was a major mistake . I was just asking if he would expand on that and give us an ex SAS soldiers thoughts . Plus McNab and Ryan Clearly didn’t like one another as they have both made their feelings public and highlighted that fact in both films and both books . I am interested in Rusty’s opinion of whether he thought it was detrimental to the patrol having negativity before they even started . We all have to work with people we don’t like and we just get on with it , but most of us aren’t working at the til of the spear , where people’s lives are at stake . Was the mission doomed because of this before they even stepped off the heli ? I hope Ive made myself a bit clearer buddy and thanks for commenting
@@leebradshaw322 I think the main reason for going as a foot patrol rather than in vehicles was concern about concealing the vehicles. The patrols main defence would be concealment, and a land rover, even stripped down to the height of the bonnet/hood, is much higher and harder to camouflage than a man lying on his stomach.
@@leebradshaw322 It shouldn't be so rare but I love to see calm discussion on the net. There's scope for so much learning so I hate to see people just being arses. Its not that hard to not be a tit is it..
Bubblezov Love your absolutely right mate . If you shut up and listen.... sometimes you end up learning . We all have different opinions and your only minimising your potential if you shut the ones you don’t agree with down . Behave on here as you would in person that’s my rule .
I wish I could just shake your hand sir. You may not see yourself as one, but you're a national treasure!
I am an artist, I would like to do a painting for you, you then can auction it off or what ever you like give funds to what ever charity your involved in. Al
Thanks painting of what exactly? I’m patron for 4 charities at moment .
Kind gesture though.
I was a piss artist and good. I’m interested. Rusty
@@RustyFirminSASTV maybe one of the pictures of you in action, large canvas done in oil paints. Al
@@LostMines did you get in contact with him?
Just a thought I remember doing a tab with baby Paras the corporal was a bully they was asking me questions because they way to frightened to ask . They should asked as many questions as they like without being beasted it's like learning . Remember a young guy 18 didn't know how to stip the sa80 the shit one in the 80s
I think Chris Ryan wrote the book after the movie,he acted as advisor to the script writer for the movie.when he wrote the book he starts by saying he wasn't happy with the movie.
Neva read the book, bad planning make sure you have the say on movie as I did 6 Days . No tricker science. Advisor di it properly no where’s
Whinging later
@@RustyFirminSASTV now that you have replied rusty I'd like to ask you a question. I remember watching a documentary based on Operation Nimrod, and John McAleese told a story about Margaret Thatcher coming to the debrief and he told her in no uncertain terms, to move her f****** head out of the way whilst you were all trying to watch the tv footage. And apparently she turned around and just said, oh I'm very sorry and moved out of the way, did that actually happen or was John just pulling our legs?
That was an ammendment in the second edition. He doesn't talk about the film or backlash he got from it in the first edition. The first print was 1995. And yes Ryan hated the movie, he was locked out of the edit room and not allowed to supervise it. Paul Greengrass was a rising star director at the time.
'Advisors', whether they are military, historical, whatever, are usually brought in for the sole reason of lending legitimacy to a movie, rather than than the advice they offer. In this case, Ryan also happened to be the original writer of the story so it suited the shows producers to include him again, but the world of entertainment has no honour. They will use you and your name however they see fit. There are exceptions of course, like Chris Nolan bringing Kip Thorne in for Insterstellar, but its usually just an exercise in cosmetics.
Rusty (Barry Norman) Firmin excellent film critic. If its worth watching watch it👍
Good skills Rusty 😎 😎 Like the shades ?
Brilliant what shades?
@@RustyFirminSASTV 😁 comment Hans Hanson made in your last video Air troop upstairs (sticky carpets)🤪
Keep the stories coming 👍
I thought it went tits up as Chris Ryan took the place of Bruce who was Mcnabs mate. Friction between them from the start. Comms go down all the time so have an exit plan or a sat phone.
@Franny Goodwin Totally agreed. 16 years under my belt and it never goes to plan. Not rumours though mate. All the best.
S12 Avons in Morrisons are go. Anti-dim on the inside lens, stop it fogging up in the checkout q scramble.
thanks Rusty
I can confirm that if you don't react to a contact (deploy QRF) and decide to argue the point (officer arguing with me in Bosnia) that an angry SAS man will have words with said officer 😄
AWOL?Good to see you mate-take care-ribs?? Timothy
Till he stumbles over pissed again 😂😂
@@Dennismenace-h3i Glass House (ha ha?)
No never been in glasshouse been close tho 😂
you are a true star rusty
Awesome book s I’ve just got them 👍👍
Hve a few requests for my sister to look into on my behalf...thank you...
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There is absolutely no question that the sas are simply the best in the world it is a real shame that certain films and books are riddiled with fictional unrealistic facts in my view ex infantryman I know these guys are very very special individuals to even make an sas squadron but it is sad that these films tarnish the real truth
Recall that the old classic film ..Wooden Horse another fine escape film as well..
Rusty little tip on presentation 🎁.. I wud suggest looking straight into the camera 🎥 were looking through as it gives far better communication wiv us . Very similar e.g. If someone was talking to u but looking to ur left or right constantly. Hope that makes sense imho
Q: Why does Collin allways refer to the Reserves, (R) as a back door way in to the "Regimant" and what are your thoughts on (R)?
Makes no sense why Bravo 2, Zero didn't take Vehicles? Baravo 3, and 1, had taken Pinkies. It left B2Z, without a plausible E&E route down the Rat Line. A lot of SOPs were changed due to this I feel.
Kind regards
I think he mean you don't have to do time in the normal army first.
@@mra9248 it actually depends on age, as they they will take the young with no Service, but the elder must have Military background.
I am actually referring to the training one has in (R) to 22. I accept that there is a large gap on Operational Capabilities between the Two, but to what extent?
Babysitting Slime, O.P.s , hiding Weapons stashes in Europe is a bore that relieves 22, to undertake hands on Operations. The difference is unbalanced.
@@stevenhenry7862 oh, I see
@@stevenhenry7862 that might be true but the reserve guys still have to do regular selection competing against the other candidates and from what I understand at any point even once you've passed if your not cutting it your binned
It does make sense
another great video rusty
Have you considered doing a podcast? It could help boost channel numbers
Done many
Which podcasts have you been on Rusty? I’d enjoy watching them 🤝🇬🇧
Jimmy Moran there was one he did on American show recently was good one 👍
Thanks for the reply, Now watching the "Alpha Human Podcast"
Cheers thanks, just watched the Alpha Human Podcast 🤝
Good points about the exfil plan...
It would seem that their transport a Chinook helicopter gave their position away at the very start of the operation and their equipment was inadequate for the weather situation, freezing at night and boiling during the day....
Plus wrong radio frequency’s a disaster.
I’m a massive fan of the sas and the thing that really puzzles me is why they didn’t have any proper cold weather clothes as it’s well known how cold it gets at night in the dessert and this comes from the original sas in ww2 can someone explain to me why this happened thanks 👍
@@jamietobin4161 The intel from military intelligence was wrong, it was a total fuck up.
@@andydbedford hello mate I see what your saying but I just find it so hard to believe how sas troopers had never heard how the weather can change out there from previous missions I suppose I expect them to never get it wrong but we are all human at the end of the day and we still have the best armed forces in the world that I do and still believe 👍🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧👍
@@jamietobin4161 Totally agreed, the problem I believe was that the mixed the times of the year up so their modelling was wrong, oh and to be clear, it was not British intelligence that cocked it up, but the yanks as they were in charge I believe correct me if I am wrong but General Schwarzkopf of the overall allied commander during the Gulf War,.
But I totally agree with you, they should have known it was mainly rock not bloody sand and that at night it was bloody freezing indeed I believe it even snows in that region during the winter months. The UKSF task force which includes the SBS should have done their own bloody intelligence gathering and should have known, it’s borderline negligence on the regiments part.
I was hoping you'd review this one Rusty. What I don't get is if you compare this to Bravo Two Zero, Chris Ryan is the joke of the team and in The One That Got Away, McNab is the joke. Both movies seem to have some sort of agenda. Great work in lockdown for us all - appreciated.
Rusty, I heard rumours that after Andy McNab and Chris Ryan went public about their doomed Bravo Two Zero mission, they are now to never enter Hereford again. Can you confirm if that's true?
I can’t I’m in Hereford right now but never ever seen them here. You’d have to ask them really.
I think there just band from the staff dance aren't they
All that knowledge and experience to say you were not needed because of age is ridiculous you should have been headhunted for the job all the best bren new subscriber
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Sad to hear that Sgt David Penman has recently taken his own life here in Thailand after losing his battle with PTSD. RIP☹️🙏
Always sad and a lonely way to go.
RIP David
10-18: Continuity, the bain of all movies shot over several days..... LOL
Locate and Destroy SCUD... Seems so simple when you put it like that.
This should be interesting
Blaster Bates - hunting and shooting stories , Laughter with a Bang LP YT
@Rusty - who would have head butted who? The Sgt Maj headbutting Chris or vice versa?
Never knew that about the German guy.
Six days has been laughed at by other ex SAS men , so it seems they are all being negative about one another in hope they become the leading book sellers!
Rusty I would like to hear what you think about the show “Ultimate Force”. All episodes are on UA-cam. The first episode is called “The Killing House”.
I think Colin Armstrong was the co-creator.
I agree, I think 'Ultimate Force' was a much better series than 'Strikeback' yet 'Ultimate Force' got poor ratings after Series 2 and was cancelled while 'Strikeback' ran for about ten years. Very strange.
Colin Barron Ultimate Force got worse by the episode. I have not seen Strikeback but if you say it’s even worse than Ultimate Force I can’t imagine. It god very bad when the original characters left and they brought in that horrific woman who was so irritating.
Would you agree that people such as Michael Asher, whilst raising their own profile, do little benefit for the those left doing the actual job, by discrediting the public account of the Bravo Two Zero patrol?
Best ask Michael, no complaints from me.
@@RustyFirminSASTV LOL. I thought that might be your response. I heard that John wanted them all court martialled for incompetence and stupidity as well as deserting a wounded colleague, but decided that it would be bad PR for the Regiment to be seen in that light, - which is why they got away with their glorified bullshit. I also wondered at the time, why they didn't take their own transport and ALLEGEDLY burdened themselves with 215lbs (official bullshit) loads, which in any Olympic athlete's reckoning was an impossibility. After all, the coalition had absolute control of the sky over Iraq so it's not like they were going to be pursued by Iraqi aircraft.
Hi Rusty i got print today,very impressive I must say,Question for you,on your machine gun you dont have a torch,can u tell us why not,its just an inquiry,Thanks Bill
Again great T.SHIRT. I want one. Chris Ryan geordie lad. Hope your going to have an opinion on Terrorists being allowed back. She may be a child but I have know sympathy. Hope you will always stand by what you said to Schofield
No one mention macnab
Hi Rusty , first of all huuuuge respect on your service in the British military and the SAS lord knows i cant put into words how much i wanted to be one of those mysterious black clad fellas storming the iranian embassy.
Which brings me to a couple of questions ive allways wanted to ask a member of the SAS from that period .
1. Did the outcome of the siege at the embassy meet what you had expected or planned ie was the loss of 3 hostages a good outcome from your plan or did you expect more loss or was 3 more than you imagined ?
2. Do you feel that had the mission gone tits up and you lost all the hostages or worse members of your teams , would the SAS be held in such high regard today ?
Day job
Thank you for taking time out of your life to reply , but you will have to forgive me i dont really understand your reply ? Are you asking me my day job? Or are you not allowed to talk about things related to what you did in your time within the 22nd SAS ?
They lost 2 hostages and today they would also do it.
I would not pretend to answer for a legit special forces operator, but with the, errm, shortness of Mr Fermins answer, I feel like you've been left hanging lol. The only thing I will say, certainly from a political point of view, is that once one hostage has been killed, all bets are off. What I mean is that from that a political point of view, the villains have shown they are willing to use deadly force rather than just threaten it, someone is already dead, and you must assume that they will kill everyone if given enough time, which is when special forces are sent in.
This obviously does not completely answer your question about this mission going tits up, but if it had, the British Government would have been quite right to point out that all the hostages would have been killed anyway, and that it would set a terrible precedent to have let the terrorists go free. As to what effect this would have had on the SAS' reputation, I have no idea. My guess would be that the Government would have spun it that it was a first-time incident, and that they had no choice but to try untested methods. We know today that the likes of the SAS practiced for this kind of stuff all the time, but such an excuse probably would have been enough 40 years ago.
Good insight rusty and as always a honest point of view 👍
Did you serve in the regiment with a chap called Phil Morley? Lovely man I know who, I’m guessing, would have been in at the same time as you.
Hi Rusty, why does Andy Mcnab still hide behind a false name. He didn't have any problem naming others so just wondered why he still needs to be so secretive??
Ask him mate, I have no contact with him.
It’s to protect people in Northern Ireland who were undercover
Hello sir . I hope you are well . I have your go go go book with the other on its way. I'm only at page 10 but I must ask . Do you think alot of anti IRGC Iranians actually praise these terrorists that were dealt with brilliantly . I bet there is . Still they crossed that line didn't they . Thank you for your selfless service rusty . My dad is also a Falklands vet . Royal Navy. He then went onto subs for about 18 yrs . Big respect to you ALL
Hi Rusty, can you do a review of the Documentary Bravo Two Zero The Real Story by Michael Asher, i think thats the one you are mentioning, its on You Tube.
Your videos are very interesting, i am an ex Soldier but was not SAS. I was as you call them a tik tok.
the thing is about what happend in the gulf war was all down to McNabs ego.
Rusty would Chris and you do an interview together?
You got more chance of getting a mongoose and rattlesnake living happily together in a glass tank in your house.
Can't you create a PATREON
Very interesting as usual Rusty you are no Walter Mitty you are the real deal you are getting good at modeling your tee shirt ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Don't mean any disrespect but would it be correct that B2O was probably the worst patrol in SAS history?
Surely Rusty you are former SAS not Ex. Not for a long time I hope. Best wishes Bernie
Hi Rusty. I think I'm living with a Walt. What's the best way to tell for sure?
Ask him regimental number forwards and backwards should be able to say it without any hesitation for a start mate
I don't think it was an ill fated opp I think it should've never happened in the first place
Thanks for this rusty was wondering what your thoughts would be on this . All the best Al.
Err what?
@@RustyFirminSASTV on the one that got away. Al
Did one of the books not say that a team tried taking vehicles but they stuck out like a dog's testicles in the desert ?
Many patrols on scud hunts took vehicles, i think B20 were the only patrol not using vehicles
I should absolutely love this bloke and his videos, ex SAS, veteran of Op Nimrod etc but, however, his inane ramblings, attempts at being profound and inability to string a coherent sentence together make it all a bit irritating however. However, I still have complete respect for him and his service in the military. If you have served that long in the special forces then its pretty much a given that you're very good at what you do, however, his reviews of anything SAS that he hasn't been involved in tend to be pretty negative sadly, however, he is entitled to his opinion however and fair play to the guy. However, Rusty you need to double check your editing however as there have been a few that have obviously haven't. This one is a good example. I accept that you're still learning the UA-cam thing so again I can't and won't be over critical however. However, crack on with them, I find them kind of interesting however.
However.
Westywoody29. It's better to keep quiet and merely be thought an idiot, than open your mouth and remove all possible doubt. It would probably be best for everyone if you kept quiet. Thank you.
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llewellyn evans 22 sas former Coldstream guards 👍 much respect, another leg-end 🥃🇬🇧
It was a real feat to make it to Syria but otherwise the mission seemed flawed from the outset, poorly equipped, and planned, and hardly it seems what the SAS are all about, and men died as a result.
Poorly planned?
good job he did lol
Chris Ryan , don’t think he’s the real deal . All blow. Big story . Bad mission and they fucked up from start to finish. Mr Ryan reserve sas 23 big part of that story missing. But if you read the book he is the man . I think not.
Badly Planned and badly executed, not normal SAS Flavor I’m sure ?
Ehy didnt you wear gloves rusty?
7:34 Rusty farts one out.
Listen.
Rusty,all you ever do is criticize,what is your problem?.You did your bit now shut up..
Why u watching his channel then !!
That’s a really sad reply to a man who has done more than most of us and if your passionate about your Regt and it’s reputation then he has every right to put the facts as he knows or sees them.
I am lucky enough to be friends with a few blades and if they don’t feel the need to slag Rusty off then who are we to do the same
Hans Hanson yes definitely! He should show a bit more respect
Well could should share some of your stories, and then perhaps follow your own advice.
Ohh no criticism