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CONTENT
Our guest today is Jim a former Royal Navy Clearance diver. On this episode we will cover the unit’s history from inception in WW2, its current role, selection process, diving technology and operational deployments.
DESERT ISLAND DITS
On Desert Island Dits Jim's choice of film is Grosse Pointe Blank and his book is Death of a Hero: Captain Robert Nairac, GC and the Undercover War in Northern Ireland by John Parker. The teams book choice this week is The Last Dive: A Father and Son's Fatal Descent into the Ocean's Depths by Bernie Chowdhury and film choice The Silent Enemy.
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[@stephenbethell9176]

I became a ships diver ( lower qualification than clearance ) in 1972 at age 19. Intensive and brilliant course .

[@philipkearns9757]

I did the same in 78

[@johnstephenmurphy546]

One of my jobs down south was to go around San Carlos during the night, throwing scare charges into the water as an anti diver measure.

[@grahamarnhem8659]

Excellent episode. Worth watching the 1958 film the silent enemy about laurence crabbe and his exploits in gibraltar.

[@unconventionalsoldierpodcast]

Thanks Graham

[@GuyOconnell-ov6if]

Very interesting to hear about the history and various roles within an already small group. Great listen.

[@unconventionalsoldierpodcast]

Thanks for listening Guy and taking time to comment 👍

[@GuyOconnell-ov6if]

@@unconventionalsoldierpodcast I start my basic training at hms Raleigh two weeks today and my chosen branch is Mine clearance diver so atleast I’m a bit more informed!

[@unconventionalsoldierpodcast]

@@GuyOconnell-ov6if Great news mate and best of luck. Sounds like a challenging but fun time ahead! Best of luck.

[@123TheBren]

Excellent account from Jim. Well done guys. 👍

[@unconventionalsoldierpodcast]

Cheers Bren

[@sailordoc2818]

Good one👍🏽

[@derekmccarthy9587]

Mick Fellows book Not for the Glory

[@Derpaherpa123]

fascinating stuff. thanks for this

[@unconventionalsoldierpodcast]

Thanks for listening 👍

[@patshiels5429]

Excellent

[@unconventionalsoldierpodcast]

Appreciate the feedback 👍

[@LudwigAmadeusVanDerMaas]

Did this unit do the job for the US on the nord stream pipeline?

[@unconventionalsoldierpodcast]

Not sure about that!

[@LudwigAmadeusVanDerMaas]

@@jamorfati Thanks

[@LeDiamondDog]

@@LudwigAmadeusVanDerMaasnot them but british SBS surely 🙂

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