My son has just been glued to this, he's now off for a run, he's 15, just signed up should be off to afc Harrogate in Sept, his heart is set on the paras, he was in the cadets, even picked the Hebburn branch in Tyneside so he could wear the para cap badge ha ha, can't wait to follow his journey

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3 ай бұрын

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@ryank55

2 ай бұрын

@alpine1609 ex 3 para and if I could give your son any advice which I also got from 1 para lads. If you can run non stop for an hour then by time you enter basic training the rest should come a lot easier. Good luck to him!

A notoriously great bloke - best ambassador for the Reg and PF. Met him at JATE and was just blown away by his knowledge and expertise. Plus - incredibly warry, and funny.

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2 ай бұрын

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Good stuff

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21 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it 😎

Always great to hear Tom speaking about his career!

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3 ай бұрын

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What a top man - utterly humble and totally chilled out.

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2 ай бұрын

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Sounds like an amazing career. Sorry to say I would never encourage a youngster to join the military now and fight in wars for our corrupt leaders. But Bravo for your service.

Top man. We need more people like Tom

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3 ай бұрын

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Most excellent Tom. A life well led.

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3 ай бұрын

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Absolute true warrior - from a brother from a different coloured lid(green)

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13 күн бұрын

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36 years in 23 minutes, not a bad effort Tom.

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2 ай бұрын

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love it,Thanks Tom

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3 ай бұрын

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Excellent mate , loved listening from a brother from marines did 25yrs did 40 Cdo Rms Recce for 3 yrs was best ever time as marine did my para course 91 , ship’s diving cse , then MSI skiing cse , we had 2 paras attached to us 92 / 93 I think for Norway, one lad went on ML,s course too , Think the other ended up RSM his surname was WAG , wagy great guy ! Oh they were terribly bad at skiing lol they put their snow shoes on lol 😂, skiing with 90 / 100 LB Bergens on wasn’t there game as we did it every year for 3/4 on the trot , plus military skiing is hard to learn ,as you probably know buddy, I left as a sergeant and was in the PTI Branch, then got a job as MCO in Dubai , your guys did a similar job in a sister camp , hope all is well buddy keep up the great work inspiring young talent

What a bloke!

What a great inspiring character, absolutely awesome career and still motivating the next generation. Hero!

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3 ай бұрын

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You know what’s coming lads… Class as usual Arte et Marte 🇷🇴

Well done, great respect for your committment.

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3 ай бұрын

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Nice One Tom, excellent and to the point. My tabbing days are well over due to two ankle fusions, but try my best with Wild Camping & Bushcraft. I joined a year before you in ‘87 at 16 as J/Sdr Infantry. 6 Months Training then onto Depot. The Juniors were a fine thing and should never have been stopped, most lads I knew & trained with gained Senior Rank or Comissioned, so a great breeding ground as you know. Keep Well Brother.

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3 ай бұрын

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Very cool career and insight ! Thanks Tom

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2 ай бұрын

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Good to have a catch up mate at the weekend on CC24. Kids did well in my OBUA stand.

Good stuff .respect tom

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3 ай бұрын

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Absolute respect to you Sir. You are professional with a calm and warm personality a natural leader of men whom many would follow, you should be proud of your achievements and commitments past and present. I started my military career with A Coy 4 Para, Grace Road, Liverpool and went on to join the Regs REME and completed 24 years as Artificer Sergeant Major having served with both Para Regt LPBG, 7 Para RHA, 23 PFA with American Wings and some truly magical memories

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2 ай бұрын

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That was a really interesting video to watch, thank you.

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2 ай бұрын

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Awesome video, be great if you had a weekend event that covered field admin , navigation and SF marches - so one could come get up to speed on everything needed to pass courses correct and phiz level. And a jungle selection course would be fun so lads can prep and learn given best chance to pass mil courses and selection in that environment 🇬🇧

Great interview. Fascinating. Respect to you Sir.

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Ай бұрын

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Great video.

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3 ай бұрын

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Much respect and very best wishes to all serving present and past 🙏

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2 ай бұрын

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@harry.flashman

2 ай бұрын

❤🙏❤ Amen.

Love the Allyness T-shirt.

Awesome Tom, well said mate, I was with you at Depot Para and 15 Plt JPC; Steve x 3 Para💪💯

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2 ай бұрын

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Really interesting top man!

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3 ай бұрын

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Brilliant Tom. Hope brother is well Ed B 2p

Far from boring Tom.... quite the career you had👍

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3 ай бұрын

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Excellent story , thanks for that , was brilliant to hear about your career, I’m sure you will inspire may young people looking at a career in the forces 👍🏻

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Ай бұрын

Thank you for your support 💪🏻🇬🇧 We'd love it if you helped us spread the word!

@markwoods1130

Ай бұрын

@@ForceRadioHQ yes I will definitely 👍🏻

It's a great point - swimming or jumping out of planes - take your pick! 😅

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2 ай бұрын

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The big unanswewd qusetion of Para depot is where they got those one size fits no one red T shirts from , i could get in mine throught the neck and the blue PT shorts came in 24" or 56" waist only. 😂

I notice how he does not mention the Paras hard fought Londonderry battle on January 30th in 1972. It might be forgotten now but the Paras showed how training, courage and bravery can win against any enemy in Londonderry. They all risked their lives and showed exemplary discipline, restraint and judgement. I think all of the British Army should try to live up to the high standards that the Parachute Regiment displayed that day.

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2 ай бұрын

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Well done Tom lad im gd m8s with biff EX'3PARA who u jump with in the jumpdogs!! Keep the grate work up an running from a oldswet my self EX'PARA!! AB ALL THE WAY BROTHER!!

@snowflakemelter1172

3 ай бұрын

Stop sniffing the parade gloss.

@JayMac-gh1kx

3 ай бұрын

@@snowflakemelter1172 stop being a hat lad!

Thanks for sharing, If that doesn't inspire anyone to join.

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3 ай бұрын

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Great podcast. You definitely got to fire bigger and better guns....I'm sure you'll inspire a lot of young people to consider service in the British Armed Forces.

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2 ай бұрын

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Very interesting just curious as to what rank you came out as?

We're you at Pirbright...

o7 boro boy, from next door in Wilby

We did a 20miler then last day stretcher race my first jump was out a herc I was 663plt in depot

@johnyourston6911

2 ай бұрын

448 for me, first jump balloon Hullavington Nov 78

What a guy, I feel like a right dosser now 😂

Thanks mate.

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3 ай бұрын

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Really respect both regular, and reservist Paratroop Regiments, but not so keen with CFAVs badged with Paratrooper Regiment badge wearing the black beret. Used come across a civilian who worked at one of the USAFE bases in East Anglia wearing a maroon t shirt with the standard para motif, no mention on it he was ACF. Contacted the local ACF HQ, their attitude was NFI. Personally regard it as stolen valour.

Get Tom back on to talk about being filmed for the “Phantom Platoon” documentary on the Pathfinders. It was an episode of “Defence of the Realm” on the BBC Need his advice on Cr@ping into a bag

@adambb71

3 ай бұрын

Cracking documentary that is. It made me read up about PF PL. It was founded in 1985. Dennis Hayes, the Sgt in the documentary was one of the original members, along with Chris Waddington (RIP), Baz Grayling (RIP) and Ian 'Dinger' Pring (Member of 22 SAS Bravo Two Zero Patrol)

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2 ай бұрын

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That's a interesting eventually career. Working alongside G squadron from Hereford. Always fancied the pathfinder motto; first in, last out

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2 ай бұрын

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Brol back

Royal marines 32errld

Ex Bootneck really listening to your story

@Be-lucky-my-friend

3 ай бұрын

,,,,, thought para's we're your sworn enemy,,,,

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2 ай бұрын

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Elite in there eyes lol the rest of the infantry just roll there eyes (u know I’m messing around we just look at the paras as a solid infantry unit)

Why did he say ‘terrorist incident’ after correcting himself from saying ‘terrorist attack’?

@Pugggle

3 ай бұрын

Probably due to some sort of stupid political restrictions on language used.

Nice summary Tom. Total respect for you. Youve obviously worked hard and had good career. Good ambassador for future recruits. I think cubs scouts and cadets should be compulsory in this sost as shit woke world. I can remember MOD banning us from killing rabbits and chickens when teaching combat survival to other units. Mid 90s. It beggared belief.

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3 ай бұрын

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We yomp I'm marini

You lost me at the point where you said that the parachute regiment were the elite of the British army. 😅😅😅 Well done Mr Blakey Sah! 🫡

"Promo sm" 🙈

You never met a para but always wanted to join. I can only assume you liked the pink hat 🤣😂. (No, you can’t have my address)

@alexkerr8770

2 ай бұрын

You muppet

What a man. 🫡

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3 ай бұрын

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Excellent podcast, really enjoyed it, thanks for sharing. Ex 29 RA.

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3 ай бұрын

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@jonathanstuart5893

3 ай бұрын

What bty mate when you serve? I was black 8 and 23 bty

Great listening to all of Tom's time in Para Reg and the Pathfinders. I was in 3Para but only did 6yrs, i sometimes wish i could do it all again 🫡🇬🇧🍻

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3 ай бұрын

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