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SAR helicopter winch paramedic. Military history enthusiast, IC member, former RM and RAF. Family first, leukaemia dad. MERT paramedic Herrick 14.
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For many, watching The Great Escape (1963) over the #Christmas period has become an annual tradition. But, with real wartime experiences to draw on, for some of those involved in the film, the production inspired more than memories of seasonal cinema... 🧵 1/12

submitted 74 days ago • 9 comments

Banter is like sex. It is a two way process based on mutual respect and understanding. If you're doing it on your own, what you are is a wanker

submitted 88 days ago • 66 comments

I took part in this digital history project for Afghanistan veterans. Check it out here www.iwm.org.uk/history/afgh...

submitted 92 days ago • 0 comments

Fellow Afghanistan veterans out there, here is an opportunity to share your experience of Op Herrick. Nobody is interested at the moment, but the time will come. Contribute if you can and ensure that there is a legacy for those who did not return, or bear the scars today.

submitted 99 days ago • 3 comments

Very sad to hear of the passing of Mike Sadler. An amazing man with a great story to tell.

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