A question about the SAS

[Andycoops]

There must be quite a few ex SAS here, as in ex Scandinavian Airlines Services pilots or crew...

[seajae]

will always be those that want to big note themselves with the BS claim of being ex SAS, dont know about the UK SAS but spent some time with the aussie guys in the dive wing back in the 70's when I was a lot better body wise. I found them to be very down to earth, the older guys would open up on some of what they had done but making out they were more than others was something they didnt do. I had a ball working with them and will always hold it up as one of the best times I spent during my service, maybe the bragging is a UK thing as I just didnt see it with the aussies, then again its more than likely those that never served or were in a basic unit, will always be BS from some that just like to big note themselves.

[Kinok Farang]

3 hours ago, Mr Meeseeks said:

 

I met a guy in Patpong that kept alluding to being a spook, although he claimed he was English. Throughout the years I bumped into him now and again in bars until he started drinking regularly down Soi 22. 

 

He was arrested for having a chopped up body in his freezer and shot a policeman when they raided his business in Thong Lor.

 

Turns out he was on the run from the FBI for 40 years and was running a passport forgery business as well as other criminal activities!

 

Sometimes, the truth is stranger than fiction. 

Patpong,when men were men.

[Kinok Farang]

1 hour ago, sungod said:

 

Strange, lived there for 25 years and never met one, do you attract walter mittys?

Yes.

[Rampant Rabbit]

5 hours ago, Mr Meeseeks said:

 

I met a guy in Patpong that kept alluding to being a spook, although he claimed he was English. Throughout the years I bumped into him now and again in bars until he started drinking regularly down Soi 22. 

 

He was arrested for having a chopped up body in his freezer and shot a policeman when they raided his business in Thong Lor.

 

Turns out he was on the run from the FBI for 40 years and was running a passport forgery business as well as other criminal activities!

 

Sometimes, the truth is stranger than fiction. 

Thats a  relief, thought it was a moderator

[jaideedave]

19 hours ago, VBF said:

Reminds me of an interview I had for a Middle East contract, which included accommodation and all meals.

I asked "What's the food like" - after a few seconds, the interviewer replied "It's OK until the chef gets hold of it".

 

He was correct - the most prized object on that camp was a bottle of HP sauce to add at least SOME flavour! 😩

I worked for a bit at Wafa Field O&G facility in Libya. The food was the worst ever.I couldn't identify most of the stuff on the steam table. Only thing I could eat was the spaghetti because ENI Italian co. was there.

As HSE I had to do hygiene reports on the galley etc. I told the guys if you could see and smell what I did you wouldn't eat there. No options of course.

[Ralf001]

2 hours ago, Rampant Rabbit said:

Thats a  relief, thought it was a moderator

Katabeachbum kept his in wheelie bins !

 

https://aseannow.com/topic/537221-norwegian-man-confesses-to-accidentally-killing-phuket-girlfriend/

[Slinky1958]

I find it disrespectful when I see and hear.

Professional beyond imagination  putting their lives on the line. Ask what squadron and name who’s in the picture posted…… 

lets start with 22D and Rusty then ask his Nickname.

They usually just walk off big or small

 

[radiochaser]

On 1/20/2025 at 5:47 AM, Smokin Joe said:

One of the guys I served with in the Cub Scouts later joined the SAS (or maybe it was Delta Seal Team).

 

Here he is on a Hostage Rescue Raid.  He's third from the right.

 

You can't fool me.  He is the fourth from the left!

[radiochaser]

On 1/20/2025 at 6:27 AM, herfiehandbag said:

Not to mention the sizeable contingent from the CIA, and several dozen Navy Seals.

 

Sadly there is almost no representation from the 43rd Water Bottle Cork Repair Workshop, a little known logistical unit which served gloriously. They spent lots of time in 'Nam, Cheltenham!

I met a guy who was ex CIA.. His name was Tony Poe.   Up in Udon Thanii before his wife died and a relative convinced him to move back to San Francisco.  

 

https://www.nndb.com/people/157/000130764/tpoe.JPG