New subscriber here. I remember, all through my childhood, where my mates had posters of Ray Wilkins, Blondie Bay City Rollers (my sister), I used to wait for my (I think it was monthly) edition of 'Elite'. It was a magazine about our brilliant armed forces. I had a huge poster of lots of Royal Marines yomping to Port Stanley. Carrying their bergens and SLR's. The guy in the middle of poster, he had a huge scope on the top of his SLR. I'm just remembering that I stuck it to my bedroom wall with circular smaller stick-ons with the regimental badge on. The Paras was my favourite. I was so looking forward to joining the army. All I ever wanted. Eventually, I tried, though deep down, I knew I'd fail my medical. I got refused due to my burst ear drum. Ah, domestic violence, isn't it grand. Hats off to all the men in my poster and who served. And especially the men in this video. I hope you had as much fun as you hoped it'd be. And a big shout out to all the very impressive moustaches of the 70's & 80's. It is Movember month, after all.
@@WyeExplorer hi, it didn't have any written details on the back of my poster. It would have been sacrilege to ruin such a fantastic photo with writing. I think that they were Royal Marines. I'm struggling to remember if they were wearing their berets or nothing. I don't recall a beret. To me, they were my heroes. And one day I would emulate them, or so I thought. I couldn't tell you anu more details than that. Sorry. All that I knew was that they deserved a place on my wall. Ray Wilkins, maybe not so much. The photographer seemed embedded as they were strung out over miles. And they weren't stopping to pose. I think my magazine was called Elite! I'm sure of that. I think monthly editions too. That's about as much as I can remember.
@@teslaphile2097 Thanks there mate. You paint a good scene of will and intent. They're a great unit the marines. I know a few that made it here to Hereford. Take care. Peace.
@@WyeExplorer thank you for serving our country, mate. I hope you were not injured or anything. My Great Grandads name is on a plaque above the local church doors. It's to remember the fallen of the parish during the Great War. I had big boots to fill. Sadly, fate intervened and the rest is history. Take it easy now bro, you have done your bit. 🍺 cheers for the reply. over and out 👍🏻
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Hi Craig! How old your gran dad was at the retirment? He was still in combat position at last year? I m just so curious about who joined special forces! Thank you, sorry for my english but I am italian
I was in the SAS: the Scaninavian Airlines as a baggage handler. Also I was in the Saturday and Sundays club at the local church. So became a double SAS. The only kitty to ever accomplish this. The Navy has SEAL mascots whereas the SAS has fluffy cats like me.
@ Michael Byrne- I believe the SAS was the template used by our U.S. military after Col. Charlie Beckwith saw the need for an elite counterterrorism force. As a teenage Yank , I had never heard of your group but all of that changed in 1980 when the SAS introduced themselves to the world with the stunning success at the Iranian embassy. All of these years later, I’m still in awe of the men who can perform at this level. They’re clearly a different breed. Thanks for showing us how it’s done.
Yes mate that's correct, US forces were working with the SAS when they realised the importance of forces like that. Also glad you enjoyed the content, why not subscribe? Plenty more to come.
@alec cap - Yes, this I now understand. But what I meant in my original comment was that the SAS was a covert unit, little known to many outside of the UK and completely unknown to me as an American teenager in 1980. The press coverage of their assault on the embassy was the first time I learned of them. It was such dramatic footage that the whole world tuned in.
The key is the IWM stamp ( imperial war museum). As an aside the introduction was shown ( all thirty seconds of it) on the PBS documentary “ Death on the rock” an account of the SAS operation to eliminate an IRA team in Gibraltar in the 80s
One of the Great SAS stories was - - The American special forces where working with the SAS on various tasks, as they lived next door to each other while on exercise the American lads put up a sign outside there billet...Second to Nobody....the SAS put one up as well , it simply said..... Nobody.
That is so much the Regiment humour. My best buddy Les (rip mate) was in the Regiment during the period around this documentary. He told me many stories like that.
Cracking vintage documentary. I've never seen this one. This was my father Terry Jickells's era. Having spent 22 years in the regiment he ran selection with Lofty (Wiseman). We'd always have the joy of his gear at home whether they were his parachute helmets or the contents of his sacks. Once my brother Paul and I broke into his safe at home. Being padlocked in the garage we had to take off the doors but once in it was a treasure trove. Being head of demolitions there were manuals that any terrorist would have a field day with, soldering irons, timers and devices placed in cigarette packets and more. It was like having James Bond in suburban Hereford as the locals walked passed with their poodle. Ha ha! Well, thanks for sharing. They're a unique bunch for sure. All the best. Mark
@@James-gf9jl Not really a funny joke mate. I was speaking of someone I love and respect who is now not here. I think moreover it's a clever attempt at an insult.
I certainly wish I had the joy mate, really interesting story. Also I'm glad you enjoyed, why not subscribe? I'm currently working on a video about UKSF selection.
That's a great story. I bet then to you kid's it was just dad's job , just like any other kids dad had a job, but when you were older thinking holy crap the old man was something very special. Thanks for sharing 👍
I didn't expect this video to get so much traction! I'm currently working on new videos, I've also got a few about the SAS already posted on the channel.
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I remember reading in a Land Rover owners mag in the early 90s that a bloke was wild camping in his old Land Rover in the mountains of Brecon, he woke up in the morning and some of his things were missing and whoever took them had left an army issue sleeping bag to replace the items! One of the things was right next to the man and he never heard a thing in the night and actually confessed as being a light sleeper… when he came down off the mountain he asked some locals about his strange encounter and they said that would have been one of the SAS men on training… Amazing men who really do deserve respect..I just hope the regiment can stay away from this political correctness crap which is rammed down our throats at every chance!
Excellent "forces only" documentary. The S.A.S are actually recognised as "Ultra Professional" because of their training and skills. They are the finest special forces in the world bar none.
Correction, "contingency9", the British are the most ARROGANT people in the world. You're legends in your own minds, only. Yes, the SAS is good, but they are all subjects of the crown, & NOT TRUE FREE MEN....man-for-man, the average USMC jarhead is as good as any SAS....Ya'll need to depose your PARASITE Monarchy.....
@@silentumexcubitor6747 it sounds like your jealous of the British, everybody knows the SAS are the best in the world, and the Royal Marines are vastly superior to the jarheads, there are women in the Marine corps there are no women in the Royal Marines because the training is so much tougher, the Royal Marines are on the same level as the Navy Seals
Very proud of my cousin ( & his father before him ) who were in this regiment at the time of this filming. Sadly no longer with us, my brother and I grew up with much admiration and of the stories he was able to share with us ( mostly of his time in the jungle ). RIP Dave H
I've done a lot of walking in the Brecon Beacons and when the weather is bad, which is often, it's a brutal environment. And i wasn't against the clock like these men, and i walked around the puddles, not through them! Tough men indeed.
I was based on a camp where 'certain people' did their para refresher. We always recognised them in the NAAFI long hair and sideys! Some with beards! We never questioned but always bought them a few beers, these guys go where others run away! . We owe a lot of our freedom to them and to their fallen. David Sterling & Paddy Mayne started something in the desert with these lads! RESPECT to all of you from a vet. Blimey the good old BV i had forgotten those!
Rusty Firmin opening the door in the close protection scene, Bob Podesa standing outside when the car arrives, and the first classroom scene has Kev " Elvis" Priestly in it he was in the 1982 BBC program The Paras, he went to do selection and joined The Regiment
Its an official army production, been in the imperial war museum for years as shown by the iwm in the corner. It was made to explain to the political people what the unit actually did and how they pick men. I believe it was filmed after a few scandals in the grey world of the northern Ireland conflict
My old RSM Brian P. Plus a few others. Ive not seen this for about 30_35 years. Aerial overflight of st lines brought back memories. It shows how intelligent you have to be. Always learning. You never stop.
I've been working with the Head of the Yale Genius School. One of his criteria ia a 100% match for Billy Billington's. And per my mentor, a professor of Psychiatry, we cannot stop.
Those early days of the hit and run attacks in WW2 are probably even more amazing with the equipment available, conditions and what were really suicide missions just leave you shaking your head in awe of these men
The Captain seen at the Officer selection was from my hometown, and served in the same Battalion as I did during the 80's. At one point there was 7-8 members of my old unit who went to the Regiment.
The bond these guys had towards each other after making it as a SAS member must of been beyond any closeness only few could imagine...beyond mates or brothers even.Great watch,respect to them all.
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This has got all my mate's and ex-girlfirends Dads in it!! Loads of places I remember from growing up, almost shed a tear when I saw the old Stirling lines camp - had to do my own escape and evade from a party there in my teens, The Green Dragon is still there - looks exactly the same...Bridge Sollars, Madley... Is that Mac doing the unarmed combat stuff? Great bit of film, many thanks for the upload!
Wow! This brings back some memories. My Mum worked in the telephone exchange at camp for 16 years from 82-98. She probably knew everyone in this video. 🤣 My Dad was an advanced Police driver for traffic dept in Hereford. He also helped train the lads with advanced driving techniques. I remember the family days at Pontrilas. Taught abseiling off the tower next to the airliner on bricks as a kid. Good times. 👌❤️
Pontrilas! Hated the place! Never been beasted so much in my life...that said also great memories....over 4 decades ago. I was on my basic para course EXACTLY 40 years ago...and still.a few days off my first jump
I Got sent to Hended police driving school 2 weeks with 4 others .We just drank stupid as most off us could drive pretty good anyway, And 3 off the lads had never been to london .
I was told by an older chap in a Hereford pub that some candidates would turn up unprepared - they hadn't spent the preceding weeks growing their moustaches, and they were, understandably, RTU'd.
When I was stationed at Netheravon use to see the odd SAS soldier in the NAAFI when they were doing para training, they always kept to them selves and oddly if there were more than one would sit at separate tables, they never looked like supermen but they are highly trained and motivated to complete their task where most of us would give up.
I like these classic videos.My favorite time frame of the SAS is 1968 to 1988.Todays SAS are the best trained and equipped but I prefer the old school SAS.The DPM SAS smocks,the red brick killing house and old ranges.The final option movie etc just has its own style.
@@snakeplissken571he's awesome in the movie. Remember him years back. Professionals or something similar. Had the butler from upstairs downstairs as their C O. So many years ago. Can't remember all details. But it was wicked good telly.
@@jonbutcher9805 did you know lewis collins passed the first phase of SAS selection? He could have actually been a real SAS man but the head shed wouldn't let him keep going as he was too well known as an actor.I'm like so what let him keep going.He was tough and smart.I bet deep down he was heart broken he wasn't allowed to carry on forever wondering what could have been.
@@snakeplissken571 I did not know. That's a shite reason not to let him continue. If it came down to be an actor or one of the very few. Well you can always be an actor after service. I think you're correct, I bet he was gutted. Shame. That kind of opportunity never comes round again.
Nice work. I remember over 50 years ago as a kid being in West Bromwich boy scouts. Our Akele believed in hard training. He got us standing in a circle and swung a really thick knotted rope and we had to jump over it. If we failed the rope brought us down with a thud. One lad broke his arm. Another time he got us to jump off an eight foot wall onto concrete. One lad broke his ankle and a few of us limped for a week. His policy was, 'It's best to start them young then life won't seem so hard'. More video's please.
Loved this old school documentary 😊 my training was similar as regular infantry 20 yrs later. The sas is second to none for this reason. The shit they do today, by the time we look at it, it’s already done. I done my time as a regular infantry soldier. You boys i take my hat off to 🙌🏴
I never expected to see this video again. Brought back a lot of memories and I recognised an awful lot of faces. I seem to remember that it was filmed about 1984, but don't quote me. It was made as a video for briefing and recruiting.
great stuff. my favourite army unit of all time. very intelligent set up. most impressive. I would suspect all other special forces units around the world take a leaf from the SAS manual of training, preparation and strategy. I remember reading the book called "Rogue Heros" by ben macintyre laying out the inception of the SAS during world war 2 with names like david sterling and paddy mayne featuring as the key people behind the creation of this amazing unit. not too interested in the ordinary army, but these guys hold a special interest as they are top tier.
Wow excellent documentary. I see by the " SECRET" title card at the end that was strictly for internal use. A great inside look, especially selection and training. I wonder if there was a separate film on the SAS in Northern Ireland. Great job.
My father in law (ex raf) said they'd drop captured ira fighters from a helicopter into swamps, where they'd sink like quicksand. Never heard or seen again.
Regularly bump in to these lads yomping the Fans of Brecon. Tough bastards, the pace is relentless. Uppermost admiration for all of them. Great documentary!
@@RainesMedia Lot of the family are Para's, been going to the area for nearly forty years, two or three times a year with uncles and cousins (none in the Regiment). Quite a few of the instructors know my uncle being ex paras, and him being their old RSM in Aldershot, so got closer than most. As a kid my prized possession was a beret which I used to wear on walks up the mountain :)
What a group of amazing men, I was first introduced to them when I was doing my National Service back in 1960 where I was emplaning on an airfield in somewhere in Surrey south England, I was a member of the 16th Independant Parachute Brigade, a Medic with 23 Parachute Field Ambulance, we were going on an exercise on Salsbury Plains and a number of SAS troups were jumping from our Beverly Aircraft, we chatted with them but they didn't show off even though we looked up to them, during the exercise we were involved in trip to a Village where you would swear you were in Syria the buildings wre middle Eastern and the inhabitants were dressed accordingly and even spoke in a middle eastern tonge, A training ground for the SAS,
This was great to watch, excellent. I have had a priviledge to know one ex S.A.S. personnel and heard some stories , I believe now in his 80's or so- his name is Steven , whether to or not.
Awesome mate, im lucky as well I'm aware of someone who served in the SBS. If you enjoyed the video why not drop a subscription? I'm currently working on a video about UKSF selection:)
I first thought this was filmed in the 70s until he mentioned the Falklands glacier but it can't have been too long after the Falklands war!It's not often obviously due to secrecy that documentaries concerning the SAS come around.Even an old one will be of great interest to people wo are into military history. Thanks for this,Raynes Media,cheers! 😁👍
Hiya mate! Really appreciate the kind words and I'm glad you enjoyed. It was made in 1984, it wasn't long after Falklands. Why not drop a subscription, there is plenty more to come. I've already got a few videos on the channel as well bud.
The Green Dragon Hotel is still there, stayed in it end of last year. It hasn't changed a bit. Lived in Hereford for 20 years . Used to work with a x SAS man, he was sound, we would drive round In his van and he would point out stuff no one else noticed. Very observant and knowledgeable and humble. Great guy and I'm not telling you his name or he will hurt g me down😂
Amazing 👏 You always know something is good when it flies by like a ten minute video lol I've not seen any of this footage before and I thought I'd seen all SAS footage 🤔
I lived in Hereford in 1977 as a kid, my dad was in the army. He wasn't in the regiment, he was in the Royal Signals. But he/I has lifelong friends from that time and place.
This was enjoyable - I saw this once back in the late 80s. As I was possibly the only bloke in the room who didn't think he was the next Lofty Wiseman (at that time the only SAS celebrity) I enjoyed the break, although interesting to see men who were well-known in the military. My own military career was short and extremely undistinguished, so any comment I've made is from open source knowledge. There's a couple of shots of Frank K, a well-known and respected signals bloke. John H makes a short appearance and a couple of others well known for their own media and literary careers. As a reminder of being a teenager with ambition over my abilities this has been fantastic, and as a bit of history it's valuable. As a comment gatherer for blokes to hint at their inside knowledge though it's without equal!(although at least two commentators were the real deal, 1 being now an ambulance man, and the other an ex 2 Para man with the finest sideburns in the world!)
I spent 24 years at Hereford doing armed policing and security with the "ModPlod" ( as the guys called us at Stirling Lines ) or the Camp police as we were known by the locals at PATA.
All that's missing from this film is some Old Holborn and Golden Virginia roll ups, a Watney's Party Seven and a few well thumbed copies of Men Only, Mayfair and Razzle...
Love everyone recognizing familiar faces. How much does this have in common with the Royal Marine mountain leader course, much of it looks very similar in the selection part, I remember a similar documentary from this period.
A fun statistics for you is 90% of the people in Royal marine recce troop pass selection. It could be seen as similar as some parts are the same concept, I wouldn't say they're gonna get you in the SAS though.
Cool how raines media does not like the annoying ads either and opted not to have any in their video presentation, mate if you can make a few quid and help people be more educated about the SAS and the special forces then I'm all for it, I commend ya for standing strong in your decision
No screaming at the students, no punishments, just relying on the students own motivation to get it done....nothing like the other special forces around the world.
100% use there mind against them, it causes them to need high levels of self-reliance and mental strength! I'm currently working on a mini-documentary to do with selection, why not subscribe?
Living and growing up in northern Ireland,, came here done their job taught a few people a great lesson,, lucky in my later years I met a former member,, biggest respect to all who do or did service in it ☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️ from Belfast 👍
Now I might be wrong here BUT the “interrogator” shown during that scene sounds exactly like the the chief interrogator on SAS who dares wins (the one that can’t show his face)
I recognise one guy who was my neighbour for 4 years on a very isolated island in Scotland . I'd bump into him when he was carrying a GPMG with a bandolier of bullets around his shoulders. He once cut off a pigs head and stuck it in my front garden after he frequently broke into my house while I was away sea fishing . I think he noticed all my books on the Provo's but was slow to notice my books on the 2nd WW or the Royal Tank Regiment . I asked him once how he had ready access to bullets and he pointed to layers of lead shielding that lay against the side of his house . He'd often take pot shots with a rifle ( God knows where he got that... ) if I had time off and was lying in the sunshine in my garden. The Local police on Barra were too scared to take Amy action against him . He eventually broke in to my home and stole all my musical equipment . It totalled around £20,000 . I left the island and Scotland .
I'm pretty sure I saw this film on my interview for 21 SAS selection in 1990. There was also a film all about reserve selection. I often wandered if I would see that video again.
@@RainesMedia Nice one mate. I know it was classified at the time. I think it was filmed in our 'Long Drag' location which was The Howgill Fells, not the Beacons. 23 and 21 used to meet there and do 'Long Drag' together. I seem to remember a lot of dry stone walls. You don't see those in the Beacons.
@@jimbo658 3min 54 sec in, is the start of the Fan Dance in the Brecons. Storey arms and the phone box are off to the left of the screen as you look at it.
Looking back as a kid around my way I was called a weirdo as I use to run about dressed in black with my dad's black wolly hat eyes cut out with a set of old divers goggles underneath and a make shift gas mask made out of a roll of gaffer tape. I used bushes and shadows to scare the shit out of my mates sister and her friends. All down to watching the embassy bust and my Gramp being a para in ww2
Great documentary. All major powers have their own special forces but the SAS and the SBS are the originals. These units will not win wars but are great for morale and special ops.
Apparently McAleeses mate Mo over did it loading the explosives on the frame charge , hence the reason it nearly caught Mac after he placed the charge detonated it 😂
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Amazing video wow great work your doing I've subscribed to see more of your work i like the real stuff the real storys none of this hollywood bull, my dad was british navy for 15+ years he was also a falklands vet and on his side of the family they were all military , unfortunately due to issues I was not able to join but I was always taught respect ,honour and to be aware of the sacrifices that the armed forces gave and still give for us , but being a member of a military family did have perks it was great I was taken to a lot of places and saw great things family days were awesome but all though I didn't join I still give all who serve or served the highest respect no matter what branch of the armed forces you were thank you all for keeping us safe.
i parked my car and was sitting in opp the sas base in hereford at side of the road and with in couple of mins someone came out and asked why i was parked up i said i was just having a break he seen i didnt have a camera or was drawing anything of the base coz a sign said no cameras or drawing anything of the base and said then to move on i was parked on the main road opp the base where there was houses cross the road there was peps car parked along the road but some how may be my car but he was out and came over to my car and asked what was i doing parked there anyway he asked me to move lol he prob just worked on the gate and not a sas bloke so i moved off i didnt want to get stormed by some sas troopers houses are now on the old base
This was fantastic viewing, i don't watch Netflix or any other streaming platform apart from yt, so this was great, as obviously looking at comments some are real educated on these men.
Absolutely mate! Someone's dad is apparently in this in the comments! Bonkers right? Anyway why not drop a subscription lots more where this came from mate.
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New subscriber here. I remember, all through my childhood, where my mates had posters of Ray Wilkins, Blondie Bay City Rollers (my sister), I used to wait for my (I think it was monthly) edition of 'Elite'. It was a magazine about our brilliant armed forces. I had a huge poster of lots of Royal Marines yomping to Port Stanley. Carrying their bergens and SLR's. The guy in the middle of poster, he had a huge scope on the top of his SLR. I'm just remembering that I stuck it to my bedroom wall with circular smaller stick-ons with the regimental badge on. The Paras was my favourite. I was so looking forward to joining the army. All I ever wanted. Eventually, I tried, though deep down, I knew I'd fail my medical. I got refused due to my burst ear drum. Ah, domestic violence, isn't it grand. Hats off to all the men in my poster and who served. And especially the men in this video. I hope you had as much fun as you hoped it'd be. And a big shout out to all the very impressive moustaches of the 70's & 80's. It is Movember month, after all.
Sorry, and of course, a big thanks for this video. Never seen it before, thought it was fantastic!
Hey, like who your poster heroes were.
@@WyeExplorer hi, it didn't have any written details on the back of my poster. It would have been sacrilege to ruin such a fantastic photo with writing. I think that they were Royal Marines. I'm struggling to remember if they were wearing their berets or nothing. I don't recall a beret. To me, they were my heroes. And one day I would emulate them, or so I thought. I couldn't tell you anu more details than that. Sorry. All that I knew was that they deserved a place on my wall. Ray Wilkins, maybe not so much. The photographer seemed embedded as they were strung out over miles. And they weren't stopping to pose. I think my magazine was called Elite! I'm sure of that. I think monthly editions too. That's about as much as I can remember.
@@teslaphile2097 Thanks there mate. You paint a good scene of will and intent. They're a great unit the marines. I know a few that made it here to Hereford. Take care. Peace.
@@WyeExplorer thank you for serving our country, mate. I hope you were not injured or anything. My Great Grandads name is on a plaque above the local church doors. It's to remember the fallen of the parish during the Great War. I had big boots to fill. Sadly, fate intervened and the rest is history. Take it easy now bro, you have done your bit. 🍺 cheers for the reply. over and out 👍🏻
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Legend please don’t apologise
My grandad was in the sas during this time he was in oman and n.ireland served 22 yrs in the forces very proud of him
Hi Craig! How old your gran dad was at the retirment? He was still in combat position at last year? I m just so curious about who joined special forces! Thank you, sorry for my english but I am italian
@@lawrencemitchell3024 my true name is Michele li mortacci tua MALIKABDUL Is a joke... te possino cecà!!!
I was in the SAS: the Scaninavian Airlines as a baggage handler. Also I was in the Saturday and Sundays club at the local church. So became a double SAS. The only kitty to ever accomplish this. The Navy has SEAL mascots whereas the SAS has fluffy cats like me.
Ucałuj go od nas 😃😃😃
@ Michael Byrne- I believe the SAS was the template used by our U.S. military after Col. Charlie Beckwith saw the need for an elite counterterrorism force. As a teenage Yank , I had never heard of your group but all of that changed in 1980 when the SAS introduced themselves to the world with the stunning success at the Iranian embassy. All of these years later, I’m still in awe of the men who can perform at this level. They’re clearly a different breed. Thanks for showing us how it’s done.
Yes mate that's correct, US forces were working with the SAS when they realised the importance of forces like that. Also glad you enjoyed the content, why not subscribe? Plenty more to come.
Beckwith was on a years secondment with the SAS out in the Far East in the 60's , he was so impressed upon his return he formed Delta Force
Yes,from what ive read Delta is the only comparible force.
SAS were born in the 1940's not 80's
@alec cap - Yes, this I now understand. But what I meant in my original comment was that the SAS was a covert unit, little known to many outside of the UK and completely unknown to me as an American teenager in 1980. The press coverage of their assault on the embassy was the first time I learned of them. It was such dramatic footage that the whole world tuned in.
I doubted the authenticity of this video at first. Then I saw the moustaches and sideburns and knew it was the real deal
I doubted the authenticity as well, but the source is all legit.
Hallmarks of true warriors. Lol. I saw the whole thing yesterday too.
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Mark 1 'stache 😊
The key is the IWM stamp ( imperial war museum). As an aside the introduction was shown ( all thirty seconds of it) on the PBS documentary “ Death on the rock” an account of the SAS operation to eliminate an IRA team in Gibraltar in the 80s
My SAS training comes in handy when the wife demands to know "HAVE YOU BEEN TO THE PUB" my reply " I cannot answer that question" 🤣
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Could us blokes Class the missus nagging as white noise?
I’ve always thought that the interrogation training would be easier for me because of my years married.
One of the Great SAS stories was - - The American special forces where working with the SAS on various tasks, as they lived next door to each other while on exercise the American lads put up a sign outside there billet...Second to Nobody....the SAS put one up as well , it simply said..... Nobody.
That is so much the Regiment humour. My best buddy Les (rip mate) was in the Regiment during the period around this documentary. He told me many stories like that.
And it's a knocking bet the yanks never understood its significance....
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Cracking vintage documentary. I've never seen this one. This was my father Terry Jickells's era. Having spent 22 years in the regiment he ran selection with Lofty (Wiseman). We'd always have the joy of his gear at home whether they were his parachute helmets or the contents of his sacks. Once my brother Paul and I broke into his safe at home. Being padlocked in the garage we had to take off the doors but once in it was a treasure trove. Being head of demolitions there were manuals that any terrorist would have a field day with, soldering irons, timers and devices placed in cigarette packets and more. It was like having James Bond in suburban Hereford as the locals walked passed with their poodle. Ha ha! Well, thanks for sharing. They're a unique bunch for sure. All the best. Mark
@@James-gf9jl Not really a funny joke mate. I was speaking of someone I love and respect who is now not here. I think moreover it's a clever attempt at an insult.
@@WyeExplorer Not intended that way.
@@James-gf9jl Maybe not but it was still in contrast to the comment. Sullied if you know what I mean.
I certainly wish I had the joy mate, really interesting story. Also I'm glad you enjoyed, why not subscribe? I'm currently working on a video about UKSF selection.
That's a great story. I bet then to you kid's it was just dad's job , just like any other kids dad had a job, but when you were older thinking holy crap the old man was something very special. Thanks for sharing 👍
I didn't expect this video to get so much traction! I'm currently working on new videos, I've also got a few about the SAS already posted on the channel.
This is great. Super rare to have genuine footage of regiment lads training. Not seen anything like this before
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@@RainesMedia SAS always gets views m8
@@kevinworrall231 Unfortunately that's not true in my experience.
If you could find the 21 recruiting video, set to The Walk of Life it would make a great counter balance :-)
Superb insight. God bless each and every one who have and currently serve this country.
I remember reading in a Land Rover owners mag in the early 90s that a bloke was wild camping in his old Land Rover in the mountains of Brecon, he woke up in the morning and some of his things were missing and whoever took them had left an army issue sleeping bag to replace the items!
One of the things was right next to the man and he never heard a thing in the night and actually confessed as being a light sleeper… when he came down off the mountain he asked some locals about his strange encounter and they said that would have been one of the SAS men on training…
Amazing men who really do deserve respect..I just hope the regiment can stay away from this political correctness crap which is rammed down our throats at every chance!
❤🙏🏻🇬🇧
What a fantastic piece of film history. The SAS, by far the best special forces in the world, always have been, always will be. The best of the best.
Indeed it is!
What about The Avengers… they got a Hulk!
@@sgbh8874 I am Batman!
@@sgbh8874 I've just heard the SAS have recruited the Hulk lol
What about the ( PIRA ) 😆
Excellent "forces only" documentary. The S.A.S are actually recognised as "Ultra Professional" because of their training and skills. They are the finest special forces in the world bar none.
Correction, "contingency9", the British are the most ARROGANT people in the world. You're legends in your own minds, only. Yes, the SAS is good, but they are all subjects of the crown, & NOT TRUE FREE MEN....man-for-man, the average USMC jarhead is as good as any SAS....Ya'll need to depose your PARASITE Monarchy.....
You’re average jar head !! Please explain how you think that it is possible . That’s like saying you’re average jar head is better than Delta
@@silentumexcubitor6747 That's laughable
@@sailingyoumeandjosapea6770 your * stop using the wrong one unless it autocorrected
@@silentumexcubitor6747 it sounds like your jealous of the British, everybody knows the SAS are the best in the world, and the Royal Marines are vastly superior to the jarheads, there are women in the Marine corps there are no women in the Royal Marines because the training is so much tougher, the Royal Marines are on the same level as the Navy Seals
Very proud of my cousin ( & his father before him ) who were in this regiment at the time of this filming. Sadly no longer with us, my brother and I grew up with much admiration and of the stories he was able to share with us ( mostly of his time in the jungle ). RIP Dave H
Incredible footage! They don't make them like this anymore.. thanks for the upload
*Who Dares Wins*
Stumbled over this video accidentally. This is a precious jewel! Thank you for sharing this with the public👍🏻
I've done a lot of walking in the Brecon Beacons and when the weather is bad, which is often, it's a brutal environment. And i wasn't against the clock like these men, and i walked around the puddles, not through them! Tough men indeed.
Haha your some of the only honest comments here respect.
I’ve walked through a few puddles too cos proppa hard me like
I was based on a camp where 'certain people' did their para refresher. We always recognised them in the NAAFI long hair and sideys! Some with beards! We never questioned but always bought them a few beers, these guys go where others run away! . We owe a lot of our freedom to them and to their fallen. David Sterling & Paddy Mayne started something in the desert with these lads! RESPECT to all of you from a vet. Blimey the good old BV i had forgotten those!
Rusty Firmin opening the door in the close protection scene, Bob Podesa standing outside when the car arrives, and the first classroom scene has Kev " Elvis" Priestly in it he was in the 1982 BBC program The Paras, he went to do selection and joined The Regiment
Great bit of insight there mate.
Ned Kelly on left (VIP's right) on entering reception area.
@@fretbuzz6893 didn’t he go on to work at Manchester United ?
Its an official army production, been in the imperial war museum for years as shown by the iwm in the corner. It was made to explain to the political people what the unit actually did and how they pick men. I believe it was filmed after a few scandals in the grey world of the northern Ireland conflict
@@Pardus_1970 yeah, fergies bodyguard
Excellent documentary! Brave Men. Thank you.🇬🇧
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I believe I have. Keep it up mate!🇬🇧
Gotta be 30 years or more since I first saw this doc, good to see it's still around, thanks for sharing
My old RSM Brian P. Plus a few others. Ive not seen this for about 30_35 years. Aerial overflight of st lines brought back memories.
It shows how intelligent you have to be. Always learning. You never stop.
100%.
I've been working with the Head of the Yale Genius School. One of his criteria ia a 100% match for Billy Billington's. And per my mentor, a professor of Psychiatry, we cannot stop.
Was that Brian sitting at the back grilling the rupert? If it was last time I saw him was was down at E sqd late 90's
@@df9177 yes it was. He left us up north. Got commissioned as far as i recal. Good bloke.0
Did you know Terry Jickells? My father - you may have done.
Those early days of the hit and run attacks in WW2 are probably even more amazing with the equipment available, conditions and what were really suicide missions just leave you shaking your head in awe of these men
Yes mate 100%
My father told me in the 50s “we were not meant to get back - each operation was volunteer only - they were suicide missions”.
This is authentic, a friend of mine just sent it to me because he recognised my father who is ex regiment and in part of this
Hahaha mate that's absolutely awesome? Would you mind putting a time stamp on him? Also why not drop a subscription, plenty more to come like this.
The Captain seen at the Officer selection was from my hometown, and served in the same Battalion as I did during the 80's. At one point there was 7-8 members of my old unit who went to the Regiment.
The bond these guys had towards each other after making it as a SAS member must of been beyond any closeness only few could imagine...beyond mates or brothers even.Great watch,respect to them all.
Thank you for sharing this very informative documentary.
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Well done putting this one up on TH-cam : 💚
This has got all my mate's and ex-girlfirends Dads in it!! Loads of places I remember from growing up, almost shed a tear when I saw the old Stirling lines camp - had to do my own escape and evade from a party there in my teens, The Green Dragon is still there - looks exactly the same...Bridge Sollars, Madley...
Is that Mac doing the unarmed combat stuff?
Great bit of film, many thanks for the upload!
what a great video, I wished I would have seen it when I was younger. How polite and genuine everyone was back then.
Wow! This brings back some memories.
My Mum worked in the telephone exchange at camp for 16 years from 82-98.
She probably knew everyone in this video. 🤣
My Dad was an advanced Police driver for traffic dept in Hereford. He also helped train the lads with advanced driving techniques.
I remember the family days at Pontrilas. Taught abseiling off the tower next to the airliner on bricks as a kid.
Good times. 👌❤️
Haha awesome information!
@@RainesMedia Hey, very cool bro. I remember them days in Pontrilas to specifically the shelters and so on in the woods. Peace!
82-98........great, innocent, fun, carefree times!
Pontrilas! Hated the place! Never been beasted so much in my life...that said also great memories....over 4 decades ago. I was on my basic para course EXACTLY 40 years ago...and still.a few days off my first jump
I Got sent to Hended police driving school 2 weeks with 4 others .We just drank stupid as most off us could drive pretty good anyway, And 3 off the lads had never been to london .
This is the best documentary of the SAS
That's because it's made by the British MOD. It was top secret until recently.
There is another good one about the NZ SAS. Google NZ SAS episode 1
@@RainesMedia Kept it secret for close to 40 years? I bet the SAS can move skies and mountains by now.
@@thediner8929 It's not that they kept this video specifically secret, it's that they're bound by the international secrets act.
@@RainesMedia Official Secrets Act.
Brilliant insight into the best fighting force in the world!
I was told by an older chap in a Hereford pub that some candidates would turn up unprepared - they hadn't spent the preceding weeks growing their moustaches, and they were, understandably, RTU'd.
Really enjoyed watching this, thank you for posting.
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Aah, the old SSVC films. Sat through plenty of them. This is a blast from the past! Some familiar faces too.
Glad you enjoyed the video mate, many more to come.
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Thank you for letting us see this brilliant film.
“Sorry I’m late boss!” The real deal right there. A fantastic watch, thanks for sharing.
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When I was stationed at Netheravon use to see the odd SAS soldier in the NAAFI when they were doing para training, they always kept to them selves and oddly if there were more than one would sit at separate tables, they never looked like supermen but they are highly trained and motivated to complete their task where most of us would give up.
Exactly, they don't need to be the big I am, because they know they already are.
And a pint down the dog after
@@RainesMedia are they like ant middleton?
@@nelotharen8599 ?
The SLR was a fantastic weapon, i just loved its hitting power !
Appreciate you uploading this
I like these classic videos.My favorite time frame of the SAS is 1968 to 1988.Todays SAS are the best trained and equipped but I prefer the old school SAS.The DPM SAS smocks,the red brick killing house and old ranges.The final option movie etc just has its own style.
I’ve googled that “final option” is it better known as “who dares wins”?
@@charlietaters9331 yes in some countries its the one with lewis collins as captain skallen
@@snakeplissken571he's awesome in the movie. Remember him years back. Professionals or something similar. Had the butler from upstairs downstairs as their C O. So many years ago. Can't remember all details. But it was wicked good telly.
@@jonbutcher9805 did you know lewis collins passed the first phase of SAS selection? He could have actually been a real SAS man but the head shed wouldn't let him keep going as he was too well known as an actor.I'm like so what let him keep going.He was tough and smart.I bet deep down he was heart broken he wasn't allowed to carry on forever wondering what could have been.
@@snakeplissken571 I did not know. That's a shite reason not to let him continue. If it came down to be an actor or one of the very few. Well you can always be an actor after service. I think you're correct, I bet he was gutted. Shame. That kind of opportunity never comes round again.
Great video! Thanks! Video about legends with legends. I think few times we could see John McCaleese.
Nice work. I remember over 50 years ago as a kid being in West Bromwich boy scouts. Our Akele believed in hard training. He got us standing in a circle and swung a really thick knotted rope and we had to jump over it. If we failed the rope brought us down with a thud. One lad broke his arm. Another time he got us to jump off an eight foot wall onto concrete. One lad broke his ankle and a few of us limped for a week. His policy was, 'It's best to start them young then life won't seem so hard'. More video's please.
I was a Boy Scout in the 90's, the thick knotted rope jump was one of my favourites. Bloody hurt and could take you off your feet.
Loved this old school documentary 😊 my training was similar as regular infantry 20 yrs later. The sas is second to none for this reason. The shit they do today, by the time we look at it, it’s already done. I done my time as a regular infantry soldier. You boys i take my hat off to 🙌🏴
I never expected to see this video again. Brought back a lot of memories and I recognised an awful lot of faces. I seem to remember that it was filmed about 1984, but don't quote me. It was made as a video for briefing and recruiting.
Yep mate your spot on haha 😄 👍
The copyright says 1984.
@@_Mentat Well spotted. I should have looked for the obvious date. I was working from personal memory having been there at the time...
@@andrewreeds1558 I take it they binned you on account of your observational skills? :D
@@BertPreast ha. Ouch. 🔥
great stuff. my favourite army unit of all time. very intelligent set up. most impressive. I would suspect all other special forces units around the world take a leaf from the SAS manual of training, preparation and strategy. I remember reading the book called "Rogue Heros" by ben macintyre laying out the inception of the SAS during world war 2 with names like david sterling and paddy mayne featuring as the key people behind the creation of this amazing unit.
not too interested in the ordinary army, but these guys hold a special interest as they are top tier.
Great to see a couple of the original Fijian warriors who joined the regiment in the late 50's/early 60's
Glad to hear!
Tak Vak & Fred - Three brilliant blokes.
Fantastic upload mate. Great find. Many thanks.
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Wow excellent documentary. I see by the " SECRET" title card at the end that was strictly for internal use. A great inside look, especially selection and training. I wonder if there was a separate film on the SAS in Northern Ireland. Great job.
Yes mate your 100% correct, and I'm not sure. Most likely yes but not in the public domain currently.
Made to encourage troops to volunteer for selection I would say.
There was certainly a BBC Panorama documentary back in the day in '88 about SAS in NI I'm sure.
My father in law (ex raf) said they'd drop captured ira fighters from a helicopter into swamps, where they'd sink like quicksand. Never heard or seen again.
@@hassasinali7979 utter crap!
Fantastic vid mate! Thanks for putting it up....
Regularly bump in to these lads yomping the Fans of Brecon. Tough bastards, the pace is relentless. Uppermost admiration for all of them. Great documentary!
Really appreciate it mate, if I lived near brecon I'd definitely go out of my way to attempt to see them. 👀
@@RainesMedia Lot of the family are Para's, been going to the area for nearly forty years, two or three times a year with uncles and cousins (none in the Regiment). Quite a few of the instructors know my uncle being ex paras, and him being their old RSM in Aldershot, so got closer than most. As a kid my prized possession was a beret which I used to wear on walks up the mountain :)
What a group of amazing men, I was first introduced to them when I was doing my National Service back in 1960 where I was emplaning on an airfield in somewhere in Surrey south England, I was a member of the 16th Independant Parachute Brigade, a Medic with 23 Parachute Field Ambulance, we were going on an exercise on Salsbury Plains and a number of SAS troups were jumping from our Beverly Aircraft, we chatted with them but they didn't show off even though we looked up to them, during the exercise we were involved in trip to a Village where you would swear you were in Syria the buildings wre middle Eastern and the inhabitants were dressed accordingly and even spoke in a middle eastern tonge, A training ground for the SAS,
Excellent find buddy - many thanks for sharing.
No problem mate, glad you enjoyed it. More coming soon!
Never seen this before, Loads of well known faces , Well done on original content.
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Some of that kit brings back a lot of memories! Wow... Nice find!
Appreciate it mate!
I love the fact that MAC was there, RIP my man xxx
John mac?
John mac was the ultimate, if I was the enemy I’d surrender if he looked at me
Very insightful. I imagine it's all different now but the core is all the same. Thank you for this :)
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Great to see this. Thanks for posting.
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This was great to watch, excellent. I have had a priviledge to know one ex S.A.S. personnel and heard some stories , I believe now in his 80's or so- his name is Steven , whether to or not.
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@@RainesMedia already subscribed.. :)
Anyone remember the old combat and survival magazines ? Used to love those
Yeah I used to collect them they were great
I first thought this was filmed in the 70s until he mentioned the Falklands glacier but it can't have been too long after the Falklands war!It's not often obviously due to secrecy that documentaries concerning the SAS come around.Even an old one will be of great interest to people wo are into military history. Thanks for this,Raynes Media,cheers! 😁👍
Made in 1984
Hiya mate! Really appreciate the kind words and I'm glad you enjoyed. It was made in 1984, it wasn't long after Falklands. Why not drop a subscription, there is plenty more to come. I've already got a few videos on the channel as well bud.
It’s only come out recently that the OP was located in the abandoned ships hulk in Stanley harbour.
I'm in!
The Green Dragon Hotel is still there, stayed in it end of last year. It hasn't changed a bit. Lived in Hereford for 20 years . Used to work with a x SAS man, he was sound, we would drive round In his van and he would point out stuff no one else noticed. Very observant and knowledgeable and humble. Great guy and I'm not telling you his name or he will hurt g me down😂
Thanks for posting this.
Very interesting.
Subscribed.
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The ghost unit!!!Remarkable training!!!
Indeed.
Amazing 👏 You always know something is good when it flies by like a ten minute video lol I've not seen any of this footage before and I thought I'd seen all SAS footage 🤔
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@@RainesMedia
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I lived in Hereford in 1977 as a kid, my dad was in the army. He wasn't in the regiment, he was in the Royal Signals. But he/I has lifelong friends from that time and place.
Signals have an SAS detachment 264 sigs
Cool story
Great to hear mate!
@@mathew9554 Back in the 80's they also had 602 Signals.
Perhaps your dad was 264 Sqn? ;)
This was enjoyable - I saw this once back in the late 80s. As I was possibly the only bloke in the room who didn't think he was the next Lofty Wiseman (at that time the only SAS celebrity) I enjoyed the break, although interesting to see men who were well-known in the military. My own military career was short and extremely undistinguished, so any comment I've made is from open source knowledge. There's a couple of shots of Frank K, a well-known and respected signals bloke. John H makes a short appearance and a couple of others well known for their own media and literary careers.
As a reminder of being a teenager with ambition over my abilities this has been fantastic, and as a bit of history it's valuable. As a comment gatherer for blokes to hint at their inside knowledge though it's without equal!(although at least two commentators were the real deal, 1 being now an ambulance man, and the other an ex 2 Para man with the finest sideburns in the world!)
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I spent 24 years at Hereford doing armed policing and security with the "ModPlod" ( as the guys called us at Stirling Lines ) or the Camp police as we were known by the locals at PATA.
@@maxwall8456 Did ya aye? What colour’s the boathouse at Hereford?
@@StoutProper blue, green, yellow, there isn't one , red.
Never been to here ford
@@jizzmonkey9679 don’t talk to me about ambushes
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This is fantastic 🇬🇧
All that's missing from this film is some Old Holborn and Golden Virginia roll ups, a Watney's Party Seven and a few well thumbed copies of Men Only, Mayfair and Razzle...
This is the authentic Declassified one produced by the army for potential recruits.
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Amazing bro keep it up!
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coming from this area i have met 428 people that was on the balcony in various pubs in herefordshire and worcestershire
Lofty said it must have been the size of a grand theatre from his hearing
Love everyone recognizing familiar faces. How much does this have in common with the Royal Marine mountain leader course, much of it looks very similar in the selection part, I remember a similar documentary from this period.
Not much. I was taught as a kid by Harry Hubbold, the Instructor of Instructors. The RMs are physical. The SAS, mentats. That came from SOE drills.
Behind the Lines it's on BBC IPLAYER
Royal Marines are second class. These are the real deal.
A fun statistics for you is 90% of the people in Royal marine recce troop pass selection. It could be seen as similar as some parts are the same concept, I wouldn't say they're gonna get you in the SAS though.
There's nothing second class about Royal Marines,I was in from 1988 -1993 what were you in punisher.
I also should have said thanks for posting this film
The Scouser Para who pulls him out from under the tree was in the series of the time, The Paras. Small built fella. Good upload thanks.
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I'm sure that was Kevin riley
Cool how raines media does not like the annoying ads either and opted not to have any in their video presentation, mate if you can make a few quid and help people be more educated about the SAS and the special forces then I'm all for it, I commend ya for standing strong in your decision
21:19
Fun fact:
The SAS member is not carrying an usual briefcase.
There is a MP5K machine pistol in it, for rapid deployment.
Yes mate I believe that to be true!
Looks like the briefcase designed to carry an MP5K.
Great video, just subbed, so looking forward to seeing more like this
Appreciate it a lot mate! Currently working on a mini-documentary about UKSF selection :)
@@RainesMedia best of luck, looking forward to it
The Para who drags the hiding lad out of the bushes and says "here's one fellas" ( 12.20 ) is the depot Sergeant from the Paras TV series
Great information mate 👍
Sergeant Riley
@@Pardus_1970 that's him
Last seen in Exmouth, working for the RNLI.
@@michaelbyrne2595 good for him, he seemed a nice bloke
My dad ran selection then went Falklands so was definitely a good watch
No screaming at the students, no punishments, just relying on the students own motivation to get it done....nothing like the other special forces around the world.
100% use there mind against them, it causes them to need high levels of self-reliance and mental strength! I'm currently working on a mini-documentary to do with selection, why not subscribe?
I actually think this is the base-line for almost all special forces. You can find tons of videos with similar methods from other countries.
Living and growing up in northern Ireland,, came here done their job taught a few people a great lesson,, lucky in my later years I met a former member,, biggest respect to all who do or did service in it ☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️ from Belfast 👍
Maybe they could fix the tory party
Now I might be wrong here BUT the “interrogator” shown during that scene sounds exactly like the the chief interrogator on SAS who dares wins (the one that can’t show his face)
Maybe.
Clocked that myself.....oh dear. The Umpire has been rumbled.
@@johnclarke3400 the voice is so distinctive.
But I do wonder if this video will need to be edited to cover his face?
It is ..
I recognise one guy who was my neighbour for 4 years on a very isolated island in Scotland .
I'd bump into him when he was carrying a GPMG with a bandolier of bullets around his shoulders. He once cut off a pigs head and stuck it in my front garden after he frequently broke into my house while I was away sea fishing . I think he noticed all my books on the Provo's but was slow to notice my books on the 2nd WW or the Royal Tank Regiment .
I asked him once how he had ready access to bullets and he pointed to layers of lead shielding that lay against the side of his house . He'd often take pot shots with a rifle ( God knows where he got that... ) if I had time off and was lying in the sunshine in my garden. The Local police on Barra were too scared to take Amy action against him . He eventually broke in to my home and stole all my musical equipment . It totalled around £20,000 . I left the island and Scotland .
I'm pretty sure I saw this film on my interview for 21 SAS selection in 1990. There was also a film all about reserve selection. I often wandered if I would see that video again.
I'll take a look for you mate! I think I've seen it.
@@RainesMedia Nice one mate. I know it was classified at the time. I think it was filmed in our 'Long Drag' location which was The Howgill Fells, not the Beacons. 23 and 21 used to meet there and do 'Long Drag' together. I seem to remember a lot of dry stone walls. You don't see those in the Beacons.
Stop wandering and you might get in
@@jimbo658 3min 54 sec in, is the start of the Fan Dance in the Brecons. Storey arms and the phone box are off to the left of the screen as you look at it.
@@tomstirling2882 Use your brain. He was reflecting on an interview for selection 32 years ago.
Great memories for me personally as a former Scaley (R SIGS) , seeing the Boyz in Black using the old Clansman and TACBE Radio sets 👍👍👍
Super awesome mate 👌
Looking back as a kid around my way I was called a weirdo as I use to run about dressed in black with my dad's black wolly hat eyes cut out with a set of old divers goggles underneath and a make shift gas mask made out of a roll of gaffer tape. I used bushes and shadows to scare the shit out of my mates sister and her friends. All down to watching the embassy bust and my Gramp being a para in ww2
Sounds like a normal childhood to me mate!
Omg.... not an SSVC Production....this brings back loads of memories
Ulster has never forgotten these heroes of Loughall, Strabane, Omagh and Gibraltar.
:)
Yessss DRI!
Mack killed himself because he was uncovered as a paedo 😉
@@undercoverbrother67 no he didn't he died shortly after his son died at the age of 62 due to a heart attack.
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That brought back some memories, I remember watching this in the 80’s while I was in the Signals
Great documentary. All major powers have their own special forces but the SAS and the SBS are the originals. These units will not win wars but are great for morale and special ops.
They could turn the tides of war! They've got the capability.
The IRA wiped the floor with them in the occupied northern part of Ireland
@@toi_techno killed more of your own 🤦♂️
@@toi_techno Gibraltar.....
The Long Range Desert Group is the original all others are based upon
The "balcony scene" only just noticed the BIG CHUNK of balcony falling away form the blast. Many thanks for posting this film VERY VERY interesting.
Apparently McAleeses mate Mo over did it loading the explosives on the frame charge , hence the reason it nearly caught Mac after he placed the charge detonated it 😂
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@@RainesMedia Cheers, will do.
Brilliant! Thanks for this!
Super Army Soldiers.
Indeed.
Amazing video wow great work your doing I've subscribed to see more of your work i like the real stuff the real storys none of this hollywood bull, my dad was british navy for 15+ years he was also a falklands vet and on his side of the family they were all military , unfortunately due to issues I was not able to join but I was always taught respect ,honour and to be aware of the sacrifices that the armed forces gave and still give for us , but being a member of a military family did have perks it was great I was taken to a lot of places and saw great things family days were awesome but all though I didn't join I still give all who serve or served the highest respect no matter what branch of the armed forces you were thank you all for keeping us safe.
You can absolutely guarantee that the SAS are operation in Ukraine right now
Yea mate your correct! Not how you're thinking though. Ex-SAS veterans can volunteer to go over, there is currently quite a few over there.
Would be better for us if they were in Normandy
The footage on 10:54 reminded me of AlfieAesthetics..:D Great, great documentary by the way!
Appreciate it mate more coming soon.
i parked my car and was sitting in opp the sas base in hereford at side of the road and with in couple of mins someone came out and asked why i was parked up i said i was just having a break he seen i didnt have a camera or was drawing anything of the base coz a sign said no cameras or drawing anything of the base and said then to move on i was parked on the main road opp the base where there was houses cross the road there was peps car parked along the road but some how may be my car but he was out and came over to my car and asked what was i doing parked there anyway he asked me to move lol he prob just worked on the gate and not a sas bloke so i moved off i didnt want to get stormed by some sas troopers houses are now on the old base
This was fantastic viewing, i don't watch Netflix or any other streaming platform apart from yt, so this was great, as obviously looking at comments some are real educated on these men.
Absolutely mate! Someone's dad is apparently in this in the comments! Bonkers right? Anyway why not drop a subscription lots more where this came from mate.
@@RainesMedia
Subbed mate 👍