12 Years SAS Sergeant Major: Melvyn Downes

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  @DodgeWoodall · 1 year ago · pinned

  Listen on Spotify &amp; Apple Podcasts <a href="https://www.podfollow.com/DodgeWoodall">https://www.PodFollow.com/DodgeWoodall</a><br><br>Chapters:<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wu2S2brv9b4&amp;t=300">05:00</a> - Peak Physical Fitness in the SAS<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wu2S2brv9b4&amp;t=420">07:00</a> - National Front Racism<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wu2S2brv9b4&amp;t=840">14:00</a> - Junior Rankings &amp; Basic Training<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wu2S2brv9b4&amp;t=1380">23:00</a> - Camouflage &amp; Stag Sentry Duty<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wu2S2brv9b4&amp;t=1560">26:00</a> - Northern Ireland Terrorists<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wu2S2brv9b4&amp;t=1920">32:00</a> - Persons Indicted For War Crimes<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wu2S2brv9b4&amp;t=2160">36:00</a> - 1990 First Gulf War<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wu2S2brv9b4&amp;t=2640">44:00</a> - SAS Strategy &amp; Changing the World<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wu2S2brv9b4&amp;t=3060">51:00</a> - SAS Camaraderie<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wu2S2brv9b4&amp;t=3420">57:00</a> - Secure Green Zone with the Press<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wu2S2brv9b4&amp;t=3600">1:00:00</a> - Saddam Hussein<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wu2S2brv9b4&amp;t=3720">1:02:00</a> - Exposing Iraq &amp; Afghan MISTAKE<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wu2S2brv9b4&amp;t=4080">1:08:00</a> - Training Interrogators<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wu2S2brv9b4&amp;t=4140">1:09:00</a> - NAKED INTERROGATION<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wu2S2brv9b4&amp;t=4560">1:16:00</a> - SAS in Desert &amp; Jungle<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wu2S2brv9b4&amp;t=4740">1:19:00</a> - SAS Who Dares Wins

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  @401ParabellumCoMa · 1 year ago

  &quot;That&apos;s our Union Jack, don&apos;t let the far left take it or the far right take it&quot; - We need a prime minister like this, I&apos;d vote for Melvyn

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  @kevd3046 · 1 year ago

  Best mate from 8 years old was the only black lad in school and would fight for him atleast once a week after school against bullies..not coz he was black because he was my best mate..im 50 in 2 weeks time and we are still mates..👍

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  @kennethhackett-f5n · 1 year ago

  I&apos;ve known this bloke for many years. Consider him a special mate. So humble after what he&apos;s achieved. Kind ,always helping folk. Done loads for charity. Can&apos;t say more.

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  @Buster-motorbike · 7 months ago (edited)

  This man is a true grit Brit. I wish he could make a lecture circuit tour to as many teenagers as possible. He is nothing but decent and inspiring. <br>God bless you, sir.<br>Thank you for your service.

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  @stephenjon3502 · 1 year ago

  If you bumped into Melvyn in the street you’d never know he was UKSF which is the way it should be, unlike some “celebrities” that are in the media at every opportunity. Comes across super humble - top man.

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  @AndyLouis2506 · 1 year ago

  Just met Melvyn on a short holiday to Krakow, Poland.<br><br> Two of us sat having a couple of beers chatting. This man is a true gent, chatted about his military career.<br><br>If you didn’t know who &nbsp;he was, you would think he was just your next door neighbour.<br><br>Oh but one thing, Melvyn you defo owe me a Pint

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  @jacksmalling4265 · 1 year ago

  Dodge, only half way through this but what an episode already. What a great man, a patriot and hero in the true meaning of the words.

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  @thenotoriousinstagator4996 · 1 year ago

  This man is a national treasure fittest man in the sas what an accolade melvin you are a star. Respect to you sir

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  @hsons4935 · 1 year ago

  Honestly this man is the best our nation has to offer absolute legend!!!!!!

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  @caincotterill5493 · 1 year ago (edited)

  I too served in Bosnia and agree about it.<br>Never met this bloke, sounds so genuine, can imagine he was quality if you were on his side, a nightmare if you weren’t.<br>Love the positivity from his childhood adversities, that’s a real person, not the ones that blame their futures and limitations on their perceptions of theirs and others pasts. This was a pleasure and a journey that got tied up perfectly. If this guys got ya, you’ll be alright🫡🇬🇧<br><br>I remember very clearly my first time on the London underground at midnight, on the way to basic training.<br><br>The scary thing is what he said about Bosnia is how communities, neighbours a friends turn into monsters and do horrendous things to each other when they divide into their ‘own religion’ ‘own kinsman’ etc etc. that’s the thing that has always stuck with me, and now we have people here with many different callings and loyalties🤔

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  @Celticrambler · 1 year ago

  I follow Melvyn on most socials and he&apos;s a top bloke. Even replies to messages himself most of the time when he can. Which is a touch in itself 💙. The man&apos;s a legend and a hero.<br>Keep doing what your doing pâl 👌

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