People trying to out 'special forces' each other on the Internet.

[Tin Pot]

It's for life. You can, and will be improsoned for revealing any secret information. Hence why finding a real story from a real SF serviceman are few and far between. Anyone bragging is usually talking shite and they stand out like a dogs dick.

You'll know the real ones. They carry themselves in a certain way. I can't describe it. Very powerful men.

Information about classified operations of course, but is prior membership of the regiment actually classified?

Unless you're denying the existence of the regiment, which they aren't, I can't see any reason it would remain classified. Perhaps to protect them?

 

[I like Skol]

Isn't that the seat mochette from the APT??

I don't like to talk about it but I have pictures of that train wreck at it's final resting place in Rotherham. It was a tradegy! I took the pictures myself but I can't tell you how I got them!

 

[Mad Doug Biker]

I don't like to talk about it but I have pictures of that train wreck at it's final resting place in Rotherham. It was a tradegy! I took the pictures myself but I can't tell you how I got them!

You tresspassed in Booths?? Ohhh!! The excitement!!

Seriously though, you do realise there is one preserved at Crewe, don't you?

 

[Crandoggler]

Information about classified operations of course, but is prior membership of the regiment actually classified?

Unless you're denying the existence of the regiment, which they aren't, I can't see any reason it would remain classified. Perhaps to protect them?

Can't really/don't really want to get into this. So I'll answer it as blandly as I can.

In a nutshell, yes. To both your questions.

 

[I like Skol]

You tresspassed in Booths?? Ohhh!! The excitement!!

BadAss

 

[Mad Doug Biker]

BadAss

I have been driven past the place before, but never been in, so you are one step ahead of me!

 

[marknotgeorge]

Fishy medals? My brother-in-law is a Marine, and until recently, my brother was in the Navy. They both got a medal for being in Kosovo. BIL constantly needles brother because for my brother, 'being in Kosovo' meant bobbing about in the Adriatic on an aircraft carrier...

 

[Crandoggler]

If your feet didn't touch the dirt, you don't deserve it on your shirt.

 

[RedRider]

Lewis survived 10 Para for a number of years, and really did pass selection for 23. The story I relate above is apparently true. Despite passing they wouldn't take him because he was too well.known.

Lewis Collins sounds like an independent shoe shop that shut down 25 years past. Or maybe an opticians.

 

[Pro Tour Punditry]

Can't really/don't really want to get into this. So I'll answer it as blandly as I can.

In a nutshell, yes. To both your questions.

Are you "special"? And we are not allowed to mention anything?

 

[Fnaar]

I got thrown out of the Cubs.

 

[Crandoggler]

Are you "special"? And we are not allowed to mention anything?

Nope.

 

[TVC]

Fishy medals? My brother-in-law is a Marine, and until recently, my brother was in the Navy. They both got a medal for being in Kosovo. BIL constantly needles brother because for my brother, 'being in Kosovo' meant bobbing about in the Adriatic on an aircraft carrier...

I have a friend who was involved in the first Gulf war. When I say involved, he was in the RAF based in Hong Kong and was asked to stay late one night to crate up a couple of 'night sun' helicopter search lights. An act of selfless sacrifice that he got paid overtime for. Strangly he was never awarded a campaign medal.

 

[postman]

What is it,that some blokes have to invent stories,to make their lives more interesting.Sad pricks.Talking about SAS,Special Forces,Navy Seals,Paratroopers.Just admit to who you are.Anyway not of them are as tough as me.Aged 65,i said NO to my Mother In Law.You can visit me in the LGI visiting times are 2-4 and 6-8.The Doctors say i will make a full recovery but it will be long job.

 

[thistler]

My husband's initials are SAS. At least that's what he told me. I don't know who to believe anymore...