The 'fog of war' I guess but at 21.05 Alan mentions friendly mortar fire coming in on positions he had just vacated. The c/o Cedric Delves says in his book that the only mortar sank into the boggy ground after the first 'start' flare was fired and the mortar wasn't used again (it took a couple of men the duration of the raid to dig it out). Delves also gives the impression (both in his book and an interview with Dan Snow) that the raid didn't encounter any Argentine defenders who didn't venture out of the settlement which Delves told his men not to fire on for fear of hitting civilians. The 'friendly fire' that Alan refers to is probably from HMS Glamorgan which, due to a error by Delves (see his book), continued to fire a rolling barrage which ended up on top of the troopers at the airfield.
Less than 8 minutes in and noticed a couple of errors. The SAS didn't use Land Rovers in North Africa against the Germans, it was the Willys Jeep. Also, the Royal Navy only had the Sea Harrier during the Falklands - not the Buccaneer.
One of the more interesting observations of these sorts of reminiscences is that the guys involved probably don't remember what specific kind of kit they were using at a distance of forty-odd years. They knew they were there and all kinds of stuff happened.
@@RCMIToronto Fair enough, I suppose. Though it doesn't give the viewer much confidence in the factual accuracy of what's being said, if I layperson such as myself can spot a few glaring errors within the first few minutes. Maybe a little more preparation is in order? Or maybe not, no skin off my nose. I'm not having a go for the sake of it or trying to seem clever. But I did lose interest and stop watching because of it, and thought you might like to know, for future reference.
@@comanchio1976 Well episodic memory is like that. The guy was actually there and he can provide the narrative for his role. I have been involved in a few things over the years.....and forget really important details.
The main thing you demonstrate clearly Alan Bell, is that you think you know it all and are the only one who does. As a result of this and your failure to converse with others! You were involved in most of the stuff ups!
Dinger Bell, close but no cigar. There were 45 operators who went onto Pebble Island, two were slightly wounded on exfil ( explosive concussion (MA) and one of whom was the youngest trooper on the Squadron (SD) took shrapnel splinter in the calf and survived to fight another day, actually many days because he eventually retired as a colonel. On the return through Sussex mountains from the diversion attack at Darwin 21-22/5/82 Noone of 2 Para shot at D Squadron on entering their defensive perimeter lines on top Sussex mountains after the diversion raids on night of the main task forces landings. That’s utter bullshit. and again there was more bullshit about the Pucara attack on the tab back to SAN Carlos. DW shot it down as Dinger rightly says but the pilot had NOT seen the Squadron before small arms fire and DWs stinger went up his exhaust on his first pass heading for the landing zone . The pilot parachuted 2 kms away on the far side of the valley and was on his toes like a rabbit heading east. . Dinger was further incorrect in that DSquadron had not one but two Royal Navy guys, one a cook, in Air troop (RW)and a navy aircrew diver in boat troop.(TT). The reference to the para jump into South Atlantic had nothing to do with wanting to “join the fight” but were the team from B squadron tasked to secretly infiltrate Argentina mainland in recce preparation for B Squadron “Entebbe “ style raid, (Op Mikado) This was the recce party element for op plum duff led by Andy Legg + 7 B Sqdn .(Tgey aborted and Mikado was scrubbed... Luckily for the squadron)). Many other inaccuracies about the raid, Johnny Hamilton was tasked AFTER mobility 18 troop failed to arrive at the start line in time, so Hamilton’s 19 troop went into attack the aircraft instead. Only 18 of the “badged” members were killed on the heli with two non badged SF attached Edward “Wally” Walpole ( D sqdn storeman) and Garth Hawkins ( RAF) The majority were HQ troop D&G although “Paddy” Armstrong, Paul Bunker, “Lofty” Arthy and Syd Davidson were from 19 troop. (RIP) All still on patrol There were eight survivors picked up And continued with the war.. Yes Typical boatneck stretching the tale,...,
SAS done feck all in the Falklands the 2PARA fought the major battles and 3PARA all use did was shoot up some pukuras obselite aircraft any plt in any PARA battalion could do that the marines could too , maybe use dug op,s and gave info for the battles again our recon plt could do that why didn't the sas fight ?
Sounds like someone failed to get into the SAS and feels upset. Maybe it's because they couldn't believe it was an adult, given you have such poor English.
@6:10 The pictured aircraft on the left is an A-37 Dragonfly, not the T-34 Turbo Mentor.
Excellent vid. Dubbing is a bit off. Great hearing a first person history of such operations. Thank you.
The 'fog of war' I guess but at 21.05 Alan mentions friendly mortar fire coming in on positions he had just vacated. The c/o Cedric Delves says in his book that the only mortar sank into the boggy ground after the first 'start' flare was fired and the mortar wasn't used again (it took a couple of men the duration of the raid to dig it out). Delves also gives the impression (both in his book and an interview with Dan Snow) that the raid didn't encounter any Argentine defenders who didn't venture out of the settlement which Delves told his men not to fire on for fear of hitting civilians.
The 'friendly fire' that Alan refers to is probably from HMS Glamorgan which, due to a error by Delves (see his book), continued to fire a rolling barrage which ended up on top of the troopers at the airfield.
Less than 8 minutes in and noticed a couple of errors.
The SAS didn't use Land Rovers in North Africa against the Germans, it was the Willys Jeep.
Also, the Royal Navy only had the Sea Harrier during the Falklands - not the Buccaneer.
One of the more interesting observations of these sorts of reminiscences is that the guys involved probably don't remember what specific kind of kit they were using at a distance of forty-odd years. They knew they were there and all kinds of stuff happened.
@@RCMIToronto Fair enough, I suppose. Though it doesn't give the viewer much confidence in the factual accuracy of what's being said, if I layperson such as myself can spot a few glaring errors within the first few minutes.
Maybe a little more preparation is in order?
Or maybe not, no skin off my nose. I'm not having a go for the sake of it or trying to seem clever. But I did lose interest and stop watching because of it, and thought you might like to know, for future reference.
@@comanchio1976 Well episodic memory is like that. The guy was actually there and he can provide the narrative for his role. I have been involved in a few things over the years.....and forget really important details.
I think he is confusing post-war SAS vehicles, given the Land Rover wasn't introduced until 1948!
@@jamjam472 Okay fair enough....but 'Land Rover' is used here generically to describe a light off-road vehicle - rather than the brand name.
Nice one, cheers mate
Pebble Island, I think RCMI... Pebble Beach is a golf course.
They captured that as well. Low casualties, but a high handicap I heard.
Thankss! from argentina
3:19 an apology is due as that statements misses its last few words ""... over Northern Africa (Lybia & Egypt) "" !
VERY GOOD thank you.
Legends
The main thing you demonstrate clearly Alan Bell, is that you think you know it all and are the only one who does. As a result of this and your failure to converse with others! You were involved in most of the stuff ups!
Good brief. Terrible acoustics, sound coordination and microphone positioning.
Dinger Bell, close but no cigar. There were 45 operators who went onto Pebble Island, two were slightly wounded on exfil ( explosive concussion (MA) and one of whom was the youngest trooper on the Squadron (SD) took shrapnel splinter in the calf and survived to fight another day, actually many days because he eventually retired as a colonel.
On the return through Sussex mountains from the diversion attack at Darwin 21-22/5/82
Noone of 2 Para shot at D Squadron on entering their defensive perimeter lines on top Sussex mountains after the diversion raids on night of the main task forces landings.
That’s utter bullshit. and again there was more bullshit about the Pucara attack on the tab back to SAN Carlos.
DW shot it down as Dinger rightly says but the pilot had NOT seen the Squadron before small arms fire and DWs stinger went up his exhaust on his first pass heading for the landing zone . The pilot parachuted 2 kms away on the far side of the valley and was on his toes like a rabbit heading east. . Dinger was further incorrect in that DSquadron had not one but two Royal Navy guys, one a cook, in Air troop (RW)and a navy aircrew diver in boat troop.(TT). The reference to the para jump into South Atlantic had nothing to do with wanting to “join the fight” but were the team from B squadron tasked to secretly infiltrate Argentina mainland in recce preparation for B Squadron “Entebbe “ style raid, (Op Mikado) This was the recce party element for op plum duff led by Andy Legg + 7 B Sqdn .(Tgey aborted and Mikado was scrubbed... Luckily for the squadron)). Many other inaccuracies about the raid, Johnny Hamilton was tasked AFTER mobility 18 troop failed to arrive at the start line in time, so Hamilton’s 19 troop went into attack the aircraft instead.
Only 18 of the “badged” members were killed on the heli with two non badged SF attached Edward “Wally” Walpole ( D sqdn storeman) and Garth Hawkins ( RAF)
The majority were HQ troop D&G although “Paddy” Armstrong, Paul Bunker, “Lofty” Arthy and Syd Davidson were from 19 troop. (RIP)
All still on patrol
There were eight survivors picked up And continued with the war..
Yes
Typical boatneck stretching the tale,...,
Alan Bell has been didtorting the truth for years.
Good shout
Neutralize Pilots, Ground crew and Airfield Protection Personnel - How very PC !
I don't think the sas pulled their weight down south conquer2para
Now sas is filled with ptis and ppl who like the idea off wearing the blue stable belt but can't fight unless theve came from a PARA battalion
pr exercise to save another tory government
SAS done feck all in the Falklands the 2PARA fought the major battles and 3PARA all use did was shoot up some pukuras obselite aircraft any plt in any PARA battalion could do that the marines could too , maybe use dug op,s and gave info for the battles again our recon plt could do that why didn't the sas fight ?
The Pukaras were definitely not "obsolete aircraft".
Sounds like someone failed to get into the SAS and feels upset. Maybe it's because they couldn't believe it was an adult, given you have such poor English.