How Many People Have You Killed? SAS Soldier Answers Your Questions | Honesty Box

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  • In this episode of Honesty Box, we pitted your questions to the remarkable Big Phil Campion, a former SAS Soldier who also spent time working on the circuit as a private mercenary. Phil answers your questions on passing the notorious selection, reveals how many people he's killed, and what three things he'd rely on in a survival situation.
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  • @LADbible
    @LADbible  Місяць тому +181

    Thanks to Phil for taking part! You can follow him on Instagram & Twitter at @bigphilcampion
    Check out his website here bigphilcampion.com/

    • @CKNZ161
      @CKNZ161 Місяць тому +6

      I see LADbible is continuing to platform a far right Tommy Robinson supporter....

    • @user-vv1hb9nk2f
      @user-vv1hb9nk2f Місяць тому +1

      Thank you Phil for your honesty and your service you are a grate man

    • @davidoakley3812
      @davidoakley3812 Місяць тому

      Wind your neck in you can only dream of been half the man Phil is your a cockroach he's a British legend​@@CKNZ161

    • @marksadler4104
      @marksadler4104 29 днів тому +3

      You had me in tears with laughter, same type of humour as my dad, ex 21 Artist😊

    • @harryhughes-es2sr
      @harryhughes-es2sr 28 днів тому +1

      @@marksadler4104 artist, so you mean your skint?

  • @chrishopkins3316
    @chrishopkins3316 Місяць тому +1979

    Understated humour gives Phil such a great take on these questions. No big bravado or hubris, just a solid bloke with a good brain

    • @Jafmanz
      @Jafmanz Місяць тому +9

      well he explained being indifferent and disagreed about it being indifference...
      I'll forgive him though.

    • @user-je9gs7we1q
      @user-je9gs7we1q Місяць тому +15

      How do you feel about the government and their lies ?

    • @chrishopkins3316
      @chrishopkins3316 Місяць тому +16

      @@user-je9gs7we1qwhen watching videos like this I try where possible to separate the overall political bulls**t from the personal human experiences being described. But yeah the government has a lot of blood on its hands

    • @ROFPR7
      @ROFPR7 Місяць тому +10

      I have the utmost respect for our forces personnel

    • @luciusesox1luckysox570
      @luciusesox1luckysox570 Місяць тому +3

      @@chrishopkins3316 How do you know..... I mean actually know. Not what you have got from a media which will spin anything to get more exposure. But what you actually KNOW.. I think your just another keyboard warrior.

  • @megastack95
    @megastack95 Місяць тому +721

    You won one battle but you're still fighting another with yourself. What an amazing guy.

    • @TheMichaelseymour
      @TheMichaelseymour 29 днів тому

      "Anyone ......dumb enough , to want to join the military - should be allowed in " (BILL HICKS .)

    • @LookHereMars
      @LookHereMars 15 днів тому +5

      "Hot is the moment when you dispatch your adversary, cold is the afterthought." - Miyamoto Musashi, Dokko, The Way of Aloneness.

    • @shawnmendrek3544
      @shawnmendrek3544 8 днів тому +2

      @@LookHereMars Good quote, a rare one IMO as I haven't seen it on YT until now.

    • @LookHereMars
      @LookHereMars 8 днів тому

      @@shawnmendrek3544 Dokko, The Way of Aloneness is a short but great book with some keen philosophy, but is often overlooked by Mushashi's more famous work The Book of Five Rings where most people, who quote his work, draw from.

    • @upturnedblousecollar5811
      @upturnedblousecollar5811 6 днів тому +2

      I want Phil as Prime Minister. My god, he would run this country properly.

  • @MAPLERO4D20
    @MAPLERO4D20 Місяць тому +557

    I’m 7 minutes in, some of these questions are incredibly crass. Phil handled these questions very tactfully and with good humour.

    • @GordonHeaney
      @GordonHeaney 28 днів тому +35

      It's to be expected with ex-special forces, people always want to know the silly stuff. They do get better as the video goes on

    • @him050
      @him050 27 днів тому +17

      People with no exposure to military people often don’t realise the problem with asking such questions. I’m a civvy but have worked in defence for 10 years, so a lot of my work friends are Majors, Lt Cols and SSgts. Went to a leaving do once where people brought their partners. Well, within one hour of being there, my wife had already asked someone if they’ve ever killed someone 😒.

    • @stoax
      @stoax 27 днів тому +2

      ​@@him050that's rough bud. Nothing you can do.

    • @tooslow4065
      @tooslow4065 27 днів тому +6

      all the questions were relatively good to know and telling. whats the difference between a soldier thats killed 1 vs one thats killed 20+? what about one that hasnt had any buddies die? some people want to know cause it might be a reflection on them.

    • @gcm747
      @gcm747 27 днів тому

      These are questions that a civvy might put little thought into yet when talking to a soldier feel are perfectly acceptable. They are pretty typical and very well answered by the veteran.

  • @yoketo8212
    @yoketo8212 29 днів тому +153

    This man is very much a tough and hard individual but I love how instead of cool he comes across very warm and wise

    • @conorhaddock3956
      @conorhaddock3956 15 днів тому

      Im getting village people vibes off him for some reason

    • @conorhaddock3956
      @conorhaddock3956 15 днів тому

      and hed never dare show his face in ireland

    • @cassanateli
      @cassanateli 14 днів тому +3

      @@conorhaddock3956Nobody would bother to go there to be fair

    • @union310
      @union310 13 днів тому

      Grow up

    • @dmaxwell910901
      @dmaxwell910901 9 днів тому

      ​@@union310 Lmao what

  • @YouFoundMoo
    @YouFoundMoo Місяць тому +619

    Thank you for your work in Sierra Leone Phil! My dad (who is from there) says you guys saved his country 🇸🇱 RIP to your teammates who gave their lives out there x

    • @Godsfavouriteidiot_
      @Godsfavouriteidiot_ 27 днів тому

      Is this operation Barras? I’m trying to look up SAS in Sierra Leone but I can’t find much. Thanks

    • @YouFoundMoo
      @YouFoundMoo 26 днів тому +3

      @@Godsfavouriteidiot_ I think so! There’s a book - operation certain d3ath by Damien Lewis. I haven’t read it but it might be an interesting read!

    • @SuperKonjac
      @SuperKonjac 25 днів тому +1

      If you depend on foreign military assistance to defend your country, are you really an independent state?

    • @TheMightyHams
      @TheMightyHams 25 днів тому +55

      @@SuperKonjac All due respect, that's not the best determination. France needed military assistance during WW2, as did the UK. Ukraine currently needs it, as have countless countries throughout history. There will always be a 'world's strongest military', and to apply your categorization to that would imply that there can only be one or two independent states existing at any one time in history.

    • @echoct506
      @echoct506 24 дні тому +7

      @@SuperKonjac Gonna assume you're 'Murican - Apologies if not. But you might realize that France is the reason we're even a nation at the moment?

  • @Andy-vg7rh
    @Andy-vg7rh 26 днів тому +17

    this is one of the best interviews with an SAS soldier i have ever seen. This guy answers questions an talks very well, super humble! super easy to watch! thank you.

  • @w.devarien3154
    @w.devarien3154 29 днів тому +98

    The spider thing made me laugh. My team leader was a badass that led his team through Sadr City around 05. He saw more combat in a week than I saw in all my tours combined. But when he saw even the smallest spider, he would run and hide around a corner and SCREAM at you to kill it. Everyone has their thing.

  • @edwardal7980
    @edwardal7980 Місяць тому +420

    Phil really is great, many of the notable ex-SF community are famous for the wrong reasons - Phil doesn’t show off, no arrogance at all, just humour and modesty, his work with the cadets clearly shows where his heart is

  • @kelsuvius
    @kelsuvius Місяць тому +205

    I’ve never seen this man before, but I have nothing but absolute respect for his perspective and answers through this. Some very real responses were given here- some situations I’ve experienced myself and totally agree with him.
    What a great guy! Much love from a USAF vet. Cheers. ✌🏻

    • @Jamie_Wulfyr
      @Jamie_Wulfyr Місяць тому +7

      There are several other interviews with him on UA-cam. His time as a private military contractor had some interesting events and cool stories too. I won't ruin it for you but he has a hilarious story about fighting Somali pirates whilst being unarmed. Well worth checking out.
      🇬🇧🤝🏻🇺🇲

    • @me5969
      @me5969 Місяць тому +5

      He has a podcast on UA-cam as well called Force Radio. Tends to interview ex sas and paras mainly but I know he had a lad from Delta on the other day. It is quite good tbh. Some of the lads he has on just bring the same energy as him which are usually quite funny

    • @halbos7637
      @halbos7637 29 днів тому +1

      MUCH respect and cudos to the AIR FORCE!

    • @samn6498
      @samn6498 25 днів тому

      Thank you for your service ❤

  • @ahgroundwork
    @ahgroundwork 29 днів тому +12

    My god this guy is so real it's overwhelming thank you for sharing your insight my friend. Mental health is a massive issue so for you to speak about may just be enough for someone else to accept help. Thank you for that.

  • @simonhopkins1338
    @simonhopkins1338 27 днів тому +8

    What am absolute Legend Phil is. I am in awe and have such huge respect for people like him who put their lives on the line to protect us and sort out horrendous problems for the rest of us. 99% can't imagine what it's like to experience the things that this man has been through and done. His sense of humor and positive attitude are great. Thanks for everything you've done Phil.

  • @lady_c9060
    @lady_c9060 Місяць тому +269

    I'm glad he said he was happy about relieving peoples time on the planet. No lies. He's blatantly honest and you've got to respect that.

    • @garryclark8298
      @garryclark8298 Місяць тому +6

      👍

    • @SunakStarmerisacunt
      @SunakStarmerisacunt 28 днів тому

      yeah he's an imperialist scumbag. Not a hero, another pawn.

    • @folkme3042
      @folkme3042 28 днів тому +7

      I can't imagine even surviving half the crap that Phil must have been through ( physically or mentally ). He has my total respect. I love his self effacing sense of humour and his candidness. What an interesting few hours you'd have in the pub with this guy.

    • @garryclark8298
      @garryclark8298 28 днів тому +15

      @@folkme3042 I had the privilege of serving with him he’s a true gent and a guy you would want by your side 👍

    • @garryclark8298
      @garryclark8298 28 днів тому +9

      He’s one of the most honest guys you could ever meet thank goodness I had him when I was a young guy serving true hero 👍👍

  • @draigygoch
    @draigygoch Місяць тому +386

    I've had 23 years service, this guy is the best reason to join the military

    • @antoniopodesta8738
      @antoniopodesta8738 28 днів тому +21

      I believe he had a really tough start in life too. He didn’t turn to crime. He seems a great bloke.

    • @ralphjune9798
      @ralphjune9798 28 днів тому

      @@antoniopodesta8738 Some of the things SAS do are definitely crimes

    • @ShekhinGloria
      @ShekhinGloria 26 днів тому +2

      I could not agree more!
      In Parabats as a youngster.
      In Security now.
      Almost derailed due to my mental struggles.
      He seems to sum up all of my experiences and give the answers that you know are sane, balanced, and credible.
      Working with the youth who want to join - cannot think of anyone better.

    • @vijayafernando1
      @vijayafernando1 25 днів тому +7

      make rich richer and make poor poorer

    • @samn6498
      @samn6498 25 днів тому

      ​@@antoniopodesta8738i had a really tough start in life, didn't turn to crime and got banned from joining the army by my grandad who's dad died in WW2 here's to hoping being given a weapon in WW3

  • @vhsdxzl
    @vhsdxzl 25 днів тому +9

    Man, I love people like that, who despite everything they've been through and seen, have their feet firmly on the ground and haven't let anything get to them, and they're still humble, this guy is a winner in all fronts.
    Thanks

  • @jamiecorstorphine1271
    @jamiecorstorphine1271 29 днів тому +14

    What an amazing honest video! Huge respect to Phil an absolute top honest, respectful and funny bloke that I could listen to for hours ❤

  • @HenriSipra
    @HenriSipra Місяць тому +123

    Epic humour, epic mentality, epic hero and all that in a camera friendly package. National treasure, protect this man at all costs.

    • @danielriley7380
      @danielriley7380 26 днів тому +7

      I think he’s more than capable of protecting himself.

    • @mrmap4875
      @mrmap4875 23 дні тому

      Nobody can protect themselves from hooligan army

    • @SnakesNSquids
      @SnakesNSquids 11 днів тому

      He's the one protecting everything else people say this about

  • @fssstyuniaf
    @fssstyuniaf Місяць тому +122

    Big Phil has such a great personality. Could listen to him for hours

    • @sstrett8483
      @sstrett8483 22 дні тому

      im the same with Stan W Scott ua-cam.com/video/uDGHKyB3T_U/v-deo.html&ab_channel=NationalArmyMuseumUK

  • @AndyML3883
    @AndyML3883 25 днів тому +17

    As someone with absolutely no ties to the military, I found this really interesting, funny and enlightening. It made me realise how far removed from this kind of life I have been yet how much respect I have for it. Thanks to you and your colleagues for all your service.

  • @lucky.youtube
    @lucky.youtube Місяць тому +53

    Incredibly brave to talk about his mental health, and encouraging others to seek the right help.
    Thank you for your service.

  • @iHatePolitics
    @iHatePolitics Місяць тому +522

    Phil is probably the best guy for this. His stories are absolutely brilliant. He's a character.

    • @union310
      @union310 24 дні тому +1

      Stories yes

    • @JDog88
      @JDog88 24 дні тому +1

      ​@@union310Are you insinuating that he's lying about some or all of his answers?

    • @union310
      @union310 24 дні тому

      @@JDog88 Read what I said! They agree not to talk about what they seen yet they can't wait to talk about it. McNab wrote a book and then a colleague went and spoke to the villagers and goat herder made a documentary put it on here and proved it was lies, do your research. They would have you believe the Embassy siege was a storming success , yet they let a terrorist march down the stairs with a hand grenade as he passed and then they let another out into the garden. They also set fire to the building as they entered and nearly burned one of their own. In the Falklands they shot and killed two of the SBS because they the sas didn't declare their location and they panicked. Then they managed to lose a helicopter and kill 23 people because of their arrogance.
      I unlike you don't believe a word they say.

    • @iHatePolitics
      @iHatePolitics 13 днів тому

      @@union310 Wow. Just wow.

    • @union310
      @union310 13 днів тому

      @@iHatePolitics Factual, what is your issue?

  • @GamingGrenade1
    @GamingGrenade1 Місяць тому +162

    Good to see Phil back on the channel, his enthusiasm is highly contagious

  • @jasonjuneau2948
    @jasonjuneau2948 Місяць тому +40

    I like how he worded that. "People that we relieved of their time on this planet"

  • @louisguitarworkshop8967
    @louisguitarworkshop8967 25 днів тому

    What a brilliant interview. Brutal and brilliant honesty. Really cool to hear someone like Phil Campion answer these questions. Legend 👌🏼

  • @kevindocherty7081
    @kevindocherty7081 6 днів тому +1

    Thank you Phil, this was great. I am so grateful to you and your friends for everything you've done in service. Cheers and best of luck

  • @grahamcohen3850
    @grahamcohen3850 Місяць тому +41

    Ever since I was a boy when I saw the SAS storm the Iranian embassy in London (Which I personally was part of the team to ultimately repair it at a later date by the way) i've always been in total aww of the great fighting men of the SAS. Phil. Thank you for your service. Enough said.

    • @johnny71c
      @johnny71c 28 днів тому +4

      I too was 9 years old watching John McAleese placing the window charge and after blowing the window watching them go in. An Iconic scene and watching Sim Harris the BBC guy climbing out and then being told to go back in was just so unreal.

    • @CL-vz6ch
      @CL-vz6ch 26 днів тому +5

      Thank you for your repair work service.

  • @michaeljohn8905
    @michaeljohn8905 Місяць тому +65

    Cheers from the US thanks for keeping us safe.
    Seems like a dude I’d enjoy having a beer with. I feel like I’ve felt with a lot of things you have sir.
    I finally corrected my mistakes. I know do what I love I can’t communicate that enough. Yes you’ll do jobs you hate with a passion but when you get on in age you’ll see that doing what you love puts you in a much better mental state.
    I’m 51 and I changed careers at 40 and I’m so happy I did. It wasn’t easy but I’m now Certified in my field and I never ever thought I’d make it but I kept on keepin on. Now I’m starting to live instead of merely existing. Life’s too short. ❤ good vid. Thanks to all peace n love to all peaceful people. Michael KLZU ATLANTA USA . 🇺🇸

  • @johng5806
    @johng5806 21 день тому +2

    What an absolute brilliant use of 20mins of my life - Phil gave an honest, pragmatic viewpoint on his role as a past operator. It was really a joy to watch.

  • @steviebenton7660
    @steviebenton7660 20 днів тому

    This was the first video in this series I watched. I'm very grateful for this man's honesty and openness. I learned a lot about the experience, but more than that, a lot about the human condition. Thank you.

  • @mattarnold7633
    @mattarnold7633 Місяць тому +9

    Phil. Brilliant comments and answers as always.
    When you said the best day on the job was when you drove through the gates because you felt safe, I suddenly understood, through all the talks of yours I’ve watched and heard, if this had not happened you’d never have made it into the SAS. That was your key to success.
    I don’t agree with everything you’ve said along the way, but I do respect you and wish you all the best and thank you for protecting my ability to make this comment.

  • @Matty_UK
    @Matty_UK Місяць тому +14

    Good to see Big Phil still doing the rounds and as happy as ever. Top bloke.

  • @davidwaddell9772
    @davidwaddell9772 26 днів тому +1

    Much respect for this amazing gentleman. Thank you for your service.

  • @BtmOper22
    @BtmOper22 28 днів тому +17

    Coming from Southwest Louisiana in the US….I always love listening to this guy! He is a BEAST and always straight forward!…not to mention, definitely somebody you want on your side when the shit goes down! Great man! 🇺🇸🍻🥃

  • @IanADolan
    @IanADolan Місяць тому +41

    Big Phil is brilliant, massive man and a equally large sense of humour. Love this format of questions too 👏

  • @interestedbystander196
    @interestedbystander196 24 дні тому

    Amazing interview. Props to this gentleman. He's been there and done that for the likes of you and me. Much respect to him.

  • @guinnessharvey4476
    @guinnessharvey4476 14 днів тому +3

    Truly the perfect soldier. He does exactly what he’s told and doesn’t question or regret a thing. Fair play to him

  • @olly2515
    @olly2515 Місяць тому +12

    top bloke. his service makes him a hero but his honesty makes him someone to look up to.

  • @gawge_9609
    @gawge_9609 Місяць тому +7

    The amount of respect I have for this wonderful bloke I've never met is crazy.

  • @mharding1258
    @mharding1258 29 днів тому +4

    I have a LOT of respect for this dude. Have done for years. What a man's man.

  • @gleneth
    @gleneth 14 днів тому +3

    I can’t help but feel he would be 100% honest regardless of the honesty box. What a guy

  • @jakerubino3233
    @jakerubino3233 Місяць тому +16

    15:34 wiser words are hard to find. This statement alone to that question was how I formed my opinion of this man. ✊🏻much respect sir. 🇦🇺

  • @richieh2006
    @richieh2006 Місяць тому +12

    What a legend. Cracked me up. I love people like that.

  • @aaron1143
    @aaron1143 29 днів тому +6

    Great answers from a great servant to our country. Humour and informative at the same time.

  • @Adventurous_Ladd
    @Adventurous_Ladd 7 днів тому

    Thank you for your service and handling the questions so gracefully.

  • @bordersw1239
    @bordersw1239 Місяць тому +4

    Excellent questions and responses . Phil reminds me of my self adopted grandad - special forces WW2 - his war was crazy but came out mostly unscathed. He also had zero problems dealing mentally with the people he killed but certain things haunted him on occasion.

  • @dannym8149
    @dannym8149 Місяць тому +15

    Thank you for your service, one of the best ladbible interviews.

  • @wjcr1964
    @wjcr1964 29 днів тому +2

    Excellent Q&A session really enjoyable, factual, funny where necessary and informative throughout.

  • @MatSpeedle
    @MatSpeedle 23 дні тому +1

    Amazing honesty, thank you for your service Phil. It truly is appreciated what you and all our servicemen and women do for this country.

  • @chrisball3407
    @chrisball3407 Місяць тому +12

    What a remarkable man, thank you Phil

  • @heatherterry8676
    @heatherterry8676 Місяць тому +8

    Total respect for you and others in the forces..😊

  • @rhyswaterman37
    @rhyswaterman37 27 днів тому +1

    This guy I could listen to for hours I find him so fascinating and so down to earth.

  • @brindlebucker4741
    @brindlebucker4741 24 дні тому

    Wow! What a good video. Great format. Random questions, you can't anticipate what's coming and you give these great off the cuff articulate responses that gives one much food for thought. Well done. I'll be checking out more of this guy's content.

  • @JO11EZY
    @JO11EZY Місяць тому +17

    Quick bit of research about this guy and you see he is the real deal , brave man 🙌🏼

    • @GusMac6129
      @GusMac6129 25 днів тому +1

      He is a blagger. When i read his book, there are some incidents he refers to that I know for a fact did not happen. And don't get me started on his claimed fridge throwing. And his staged boat trip across the channel, with his goons.

    • @patrickbyrne5070
      @patrickbyrne5070 8 днів тому

      Everyone likes to make their book a bit more exciting. Truth is he’s seen shit that’d curl your toes and make the average bloke shit themselves and run the other way. I tend not to call these blokes heroes cause end of day they’re ruthless fkers that have done some dark isht- in places we shouldn’t have been in the first place. But there’s no denying the shear insanity he’s lived through.

  • @DNero13
    @DNero13 28 днів тому +22

    Being from Southampton im so proud of this guy and so proud of all the nice comments towards him. One of the best things to come from our city.
    Legend Phil up the saints mush

  • @andylambert3618
    @andylambert3618 20 днів тому

    What a guy. Obviously answering some of these questions has got to bring back certain memories and I can't begin to imagine how that must feel.
    Hats off to you Phil for doing this.

  • @johnnyboy5120
    @johnnyboy5120 26 днів тому

    Always good to see big Phil on the screen, absolute chap

  • @Leobendel7
    @Leobendel7 Місяць тому +3

    Powerful great interview and great character . Thanks Phil

  • @davidbrandon7950
    @davidbrandon7950 29 днів тому +48

    Something I've noticed watching these high level guys, and having dealt personally with ex RAF chaps from WWII who are well into their nineties, is that their minds are still completely sound and wired correctly, notwithstanding the effects of what they've seen and been through. To have operated at that level, you needed to have that intangible spark; that presence of mind and quick wittedness that kept you alive, quite literally.

    • @Gate-of-Dawn
      @Gate-of-Dawn 27 днів тому +4

      or much more important, you need to be lucky

    • @attackhelicopter-up3dh
      @attackhelicopter-up3dh 27 днів тому +5

      Yea the People that went crazy did suïcide or are in a mental facility or are homeless. There are loads of soldiers Who are messed up after deployment.

    • @aryastark772
      @aryastark772 27 днів тому +1

      So are you saying it’s potluck that my Grandad or uncle died of dementia then? I guess it is pot luck in this world. You can’t just suggest people live into their 90s and are of sound mind because they have the right mentality. My family has suffered some of the worst luck and pain imaginable and lots of family had good jobs, strong; kind whatever you want to call it

    • @Sauron930
      @Sauron930 27 днів тому +6

      @@aryastark772 No, that's literally not what he suggested. You really have to go out of your way to become offended by that comment.

    • @TalynStormcrow
      @TalynStormcrow 25 днів тому

      If you were smart you wouldn't be happy spending your life as a tool of global oppression.

  • @johnwhite1608
    @johnwhite1608 24 дні тому

    Great bloke and his honesty is great to hear. Thank you for your service big Phil.

  • @jjellis1983
    @jjellis1983 25 днів тому +2

    Great interview. So much warmth in this man.

  • @jmgrant6881
    @jmgrant6881 28 днів тому +7

    Thank you for your service sir. Great respect. 🇬🇧🇬🇧.

  • @adrianmcgachie
    @adrianmcgachie Місяць тому +3

    What a great sense of humour and an honest chap!

  • @MikeJones-ti1cb
    @MikeJones-ti1cb 28 днів тому

    This man is a good man, great sense of humor which has probably helped him along the way and very good philosophy about life.

  • @oakleygt
    @oakleygt 20 днів тому

    That was brilliant! Thanks for your honesty and humour but most of all thanks for your service.

  • @petrolpete2000
    @petrolpete2000 Місяць тому +9

    I loved what you said about driving through the Barrack gates on the back of a Bedford and you instantly felt safe! I felt the same, 16 and one month and I knew I was finally home. When training was tuff and I was close to breaking, the fact I didn't want to go back to the house of a bully boy stepdad kept me going. I found a new home and a new family, 24 years later I walked/drove out of similar gates. Not ready to hang my boots up I did the Ronin course in S.A and worked in the sand for a number of years. Every one of my colleagues/brothers all be it from different countries where all of the same mind set, most a wee bit bonkers but all professional and singing from the same hymn sheet. A great vid Phil, thank you for your honesty and service.....

    • @Chopperdriver
      @Chopperdriver Місяць тому +2

      I hope you enjoyed Cape Town 😉 Yeah, even 40 years after our little show I could pick up the phone and ask for help from most of my old colleagues. One or two rose up the ranks to very senior positions and oddly enough those are the ones you can’t rely on

    • @pseud420
      @pseud420 29 днів тому +3

      Thank you both for your service

  • @Wayne_jetski
    @Wayne_jetski Місяць тому +11

    What a great man. Thank you for your service ❤

  • @xuxamelo
    @xuxamelo 19 днів тому

    Phil, you're an amazing person, what a great set of answers. Honesty and humility are major qualities!

  • @thecaptain5026
    @thecaptain5026 20 днів тому +1

    I have to pause this and say that he comes across as a very wise man. I'm very impressed with his answers and how quick he is with them.
    And he's funny as well. Respect

  • @kaszaspeter77
    @kaszaspeter77 Місяць тому +115

    I have watched a few of these ex operators and somehow I like this bloke better than the Americans. Just such a good lad, down-to-earth, no fluff, not the book writing type, not covering himself in the flag, totally wholesome.

    • @dadistos4538
      @dadistos4538 Місяць тому +79

      Mate hes literally covered in flags lol

    • @stec1808
      @stec1808 Місяць тому +34

      ​@@dadistos4538and has literally wrote a book 😂 was a good read though tbf

    • @davidlinehat4657
      @davidlinehat4657 Місяць тому +11

      "not covering himself in the flag".... hahaha

    • @jackdanielsization
      @jackdanielsization 29 днів тому +19

      hes wearing a shirt covered in flags and old blokes written 4 books, i believe what your trying to say is hes not the navy seal type of coming out arrogant and like every must treat him as a god

    • @davidlinehat4657
      @davidlinehat4657 25 днів тому +1

      @@jackdanielsization I think this is one of those things that media gets wrong. I have a cousin who is in the special forces and he might be the nicest and most humble person I know (Just like the fella in the video) I'd guess from meeting his crew that they're mostly like that. For some reason, though, the only ones I've seen interviewed are arrogant jerks.

  • @chendy8674
    @chendy8674 Місяць тому +15

    You just can’t not f***ing LOVE big Phil. Seems an absolute top bloke 👌🏼👏🏼

  • @MrSzoSs
    @MrSzoSs 22 дні тому

    Great interview and well picked variety of questions. I couldn't help to think to myself though that behind his sense of humour hides a sort of subconsciously developed coping mechanism to deal with stress that we can barely imagine during the difficult missions this man must've been through to make our lifes more safe.

  • @rosbifle413
    @rosbifle413 21 день тому +1

    Thank you for your service Phil. You're a legend.

  • @paulstiles7420
    @paulstiles7420 Місяць тому +3

    THANKS FOR THAT MATE,I AM DEEPLY GRATEFUL TO YOU FOR SHARING 😊

  • @-Troll-
    @-Troll- 29 днів тому +16

    This man is a true warrior. Brave, smart. determined, humble and human. To me he is a hero and he has "the right stuff". This is why you cannot compare "other" SF to SAS/SBS. Now he is "giving back" to the youngsters. If some of them take something away from their time with Phil the seed will grow. Thank you for your service and dedication dude. Respect.

  • @kevinjackson4237
    @kevinjackson4237 15 днів тому

    I have nothing but respect for your honesty and bravery. You are so measured, thoughtful and intelligent in your replies. I`m so lucky to have stumbled across this video, its completely inspirational! Thank you

  • @rogerthat10-47
    @rogerthat10-47 28 днів тому

    Truly Refreshing, an Honest guy, with the Right answers, the Sense of Humour isn;t levity at the things he has done, but an Essential Bit Of Kit to get through all the Shit the Job throws at you, it's Every bit as important as Anything else.
    It's nice to see someone that Isn't Up Their Own Arse, & even more, someone who Isn't flippant about the lives they have taken.

  • @tecsmith_info
    @tecsmith_info Місяць тому +11

    What a legend, all our military lads are.

  • @wickywills
    @wickywills 28 днів тому +11

    How have I never heard of this guy before? What a character.

  • @sunflowerbadger
    @sunflowerbadger 13 днів тому

    I love this guy. He seems to embody so much compassion and a good sense of fun ❤

  • @jasonmarshall771
    @jasonmarshall771 26 днів тому +1

    A proper nice honest guy and not someone to cross and glad he was and still is on our side, someone who you can always count on

  • @cvovrsce
    @cvovrsce Місяць тому +5

    Great - Straight forward
    Answer- Top Man.

  • @AndyRaysWorld
    @AndyRaysWorld Місяць тому +7

    God bless you Phil and thank you for your service sir. 🇬🇧👌

  • @robj3904
    @robj3904 12 днів тому

    What an honest bloke, and really inspiring too. And he is giving back so much now, especially to the combined cadet forces. My son Daniel was in the CCF when he was a teenager and I saw him start maturing and turning into a young man, before he suddenly died from a heart attack at 19 years. But he had a great life and the CCF was a big part of it. Good on you, Phil.

  • @lolpl0000
    @lolpl0000 24 дні тому

    fantastic video.
    it might be too late for me to do really much of the things i've set out to do in my life, but every response this man had left me with a smile on my face. im not british (in fact, english isnt even my native language) but people like him were much of the reason i followed the different paths in life i did.
    admittedly if i was only a little bit luckier and a little bit braver im sure i would be in a different place today, but it is what it is.
    great video, needs to be said again. great lad.

  • @1973sharpy
    @1973sharpy Місяць тому +7

    Absolute legend , brilliant questions. Outstanding answers , brilliant video guys and girls ❤

  • @michaeldoherty78
    @michaeldoherty78 Місяць тому +3

    This was brilliant - every answer was top notch

  • @renoverrin9624
    @renoverrin9624 25 днів тому +1

    Thank you for you words and your service Big Phil

  • @bpb210
    @bpb210 26 днів тому

    This guy is so honest and is amazing! Loved this video.

  • @nickcastell247
    @nickcastell247 Місяць тому +3

    Thoroughly enjoyed listening to that! Refreshingly honest ..

  • @LK-bz9sk
    @LK-bz9sk Місяць тому +4

    What a likeable humble high energy and affable man. Very refreshing. Thanks for this clip.

  • @seanunsworthwigan4640
    @seanunsworthwigan4640 25 днів тому +1

    Wat a cracking bit of content.always go out my way to listen to anyone out the forces wat fight or have done for our country.respect Phil hope your well

  • @adamdavidson2858
    @adamdavidson2858 24 дні тому +1

    What an absolute gentleman so honest and open a true hero.

  • @Joker-yw9hl
    @Joker-yw9hl Місяць тому +11

    The more I've listened to him the more I've realised how sharp he is. Speaks well does Big Phil

  • @Steve-bo6ht
    @Steve-bo6ht Місяць тому +4

    The basics done well such excellent advice from such a fantastic down to earth guy

  • @user-dc2bj9jt5x
    @user-dc2bj9jt5x 28 днів тому +1

    Thank you for your service Phil❤

  • @hotdogman75
    @hotdogman75 25 днів тому +2

    I've had the pleasure of bumping into Phil a couple of times around Southampton, out shopping ,at a Saints match & he is exactly what you see here, a great fella, totally genuine . He is the definition of what people in Southampton would call a real Mush !

  • @pbibbles
    @pbibbles Місяць тому +12

    I love this guy. He has to be the most frightening person I've ever seen. So fun and unassuming, but could take you out with a thumbtack in the blink of an eye. He is the reason you don't pick fights with strangers.

  • @nickyjfish
    @nickyjfish Місяць тому +3

    100% Legend. Thanks Phil.

  • @trainingwolves7
    @trainingwolves7 20 днів тому

    Absolute gem of a man! Thank you, Phil!

  • @millyjames7891
    @millyjames7891 11 днів тому

    I've no idea why this turned up on my UA-cam feed but I'm glad it did. A true Gent. Thank you Sir.