Absolutely amazing and very courageous rescue mission in hostile territory by the Royal Marines. Is it true, they went against the higher orders and went back to rescue Lcpl Ford ?
These boys never leave their own behind. Very uplifting, but tinged with sadness. RIP Lcpl Matt Ford
P.S
Please, I hope the the British film producers make a film about this event. It would be a hit
to all you american haters of britain.you can write a million words about how great you are and how better than us you are in everything. we smile,as you would at a little boy,marching up and down pretending to be a soldier.history,intellect and modesty,three things to be cherished.
@KeepEuropeWhite Excuse me man. Go read, listen, look and learn. Please, biggots are not attractive, not clever and just because you are the few it doesn't mean you're right.
@TheARMAProductions Yeah but first we need to teach them how to shoot straight. (sorry to my mates in the states but you lot know what I think and I always say it to your face)
Just checking out the comments lads and I can't believe the Yanks. Fuck me sideways on a fucking sunny Tuesday. Why the fuck do Yanks who have NEVER fucking served always troll this kind of stuff. I mean, if you don't fucking have a scooby then don't fucking comment. Nice rescue by the way, fucking deep blue. Sorry I got bailed out before this shit happened otherwise I would be have been sure and swift along with you all.
That was in Jugroom Fort, where Corp Matthew Ford was shot, and the Apaches boys had to land (very unusual) to rescue him. Ed Macy and Carl were amongst the first to land, leave the aircraft, use their sidearms for defence, while the other crews dragged Matthew to safety.
@TheARMAProductions cool story bro. now go play some video games. like i told the other guy just because you were shat out on top of soil with a specific name doesn't mean you had anything remotely to do with what other people do who were also shat out on top of said named soil. so much misplaced pride.
the Apache isn't a British made aircraft, its made by Boeing (which is an American company) the British variant of the aircraft are maintained over here by trained engineers .......................and marines don't say who dares wins as that is the SAS motto
@Wooloops being british doesn't relate you to anything that the military of your country does or has done. sorry to bust your bubble but that's like someone saying they're proud to be greek after watching 300 but it turns out there family was only in greece for 2 or 3 generations and only a couple hundred years ago.
@Chiefrunningdrunk we arnt ignorant morons who dont know where our own country is on a map, and we know that europe isnt a country. you cleary know nothing about britain, thats why your saying that. and btw, britain are US allies.... get an education
@Chiefrunningdrunk They fact they've achieved, innovated and invented more across the board than any nation on earth in modern history? Might be a good reason
Because jumping to conclusion, step back to look at what I said, do you see anywhere I say said "the motto of the royal marines is who dares wins"? did I? DID I?
Recently read the book "Apache" by Ed Macy who is a British apache pilot. The clip is Mathew Ford rescue mission explained in details in the book. Highly recommend to read it. Well done Ugly 50
@TheARMAProductions You know Julian Assage when asked about should they reveal the names of informants working for NATO who infiltrated the taliban he responded that if they shouldn't have became informants in the first place, obviously not caring if they were executed, I agree Wikileaks are little more than anarchists, freedom of speech only for them we use F.O.S against them and they shout us down and attack us.
Didn't the U.S. Army do something similar a few years ago as well? I could be mistaken about that though. Anyway, heck of a way to "improvise". I bet the soldier had a death-grip on what ever he was holding onto. I know I would.
Churchill said it best: one people separated by a common language...God Bless Old Glory and the Union Jack.
As a former Armor Officer, I take great joy in seeing what this video shows: apache pilots doing something extremely risky and Royal Marines TRUSTING those pilots with their lives...As amazing as this seems, you'd find this kind of amazing feats among the free armies of the world (the few that are left)...it seems that only free militaries understand the necessity of service to others...
@ilovebrasilful Yes alot of countries are involved but apart from the US only the UK has sent alot of soldiers there, the other countries have been criticised for actually sending very few troops and generally not pulling their weight.
Just finished Ed Macy's amazing book about this incident. I can't believe they pulled this off. What amazing bravery! Reads like a real life James Bond movie. Makes me very proud of our British allies.
@95Gokey123 "ED" is a pal of ine mate they take it in turn to "pilot" or "gun" the Apache. He is a top bloke.
It was a skin of the teeth operation. very brave all of them.
Just remember they are fighting to help stop terrorism over here, the uk is full of muslims so watch this space they are hell bent on attacking us so it's when not if we are attacked again.
Like some brown people with soviet aera small weapons really pose a threat to world peace.
It is a 1000 times more likely to be run over by a car than to die in a terrorist attack. You could save 100 times more lives by investing just a fraction of that military spendings in traffic safety.
These supposed Islamic courts only deal with divorce and family disputes . You break the law in Britain you answer to British laws , in British courts . So what if more ppl attend mosque than church , there are more ppl here of many religions , plus the secular part of the population. You could however believe the propaganda about the muslimisation of Britain propagated in the states by fundamentalist Christians who have never set a foot in these hallowed isles and just be one of the sheeple :)
There are more people that attend mosque every week in Britain than attend church. Britain has even set up special Muslim courts because they refuse to be judged by your laws. I guess the Muslim invasion of Britain is almost complete.
@MrJJackYT dont be so bloody stupid, Britian is is something like 85/90% white British, the reason islam is becoming one of the biggest religion is because nobody else gives a fuck about religion here, most people are either godless of dont go to church. Just because they, not Britain, set up what they deem a seperate court does not stop them being taken to a real court if a crime is commited, it is not their choice. You need to know what you're talking about before posting such crap.
The pilot/gunner of ugly five 1 which was one of the apaches (Ed Macy) wrote a fantastic book about this called "apache", i recommened everyone reads it its fantastic!
You have to have big balls to formulate the plan of strapping yourself to the side of an attack helicopter, fly into an enemy compound, land, recover a team mate then get out again. Seriously. Even special forces would have said Fuck that shit.
the people bitching about usa/ britain, whos better etc arent servicemen. they are just silly kids who play to much call of duty. real soldiers respect each other and dont get involved in stupid name calling and who's the hardest games!
just finished ed macy's book... tells the story of this in great detail. big up respect to the pilots and the marines that risked their own lives to bring back the body of mathew ford.
@cadam007 Dude im British and its because British soldiers are dying every week along with the Americans because there are tens of thousands of them however Australia being weak on man power has had just 2 or 3 deaths ever i believe. If we mentioned Australia we would have to mention about 11 countries before, sorry bro. Basically USA and UK are the most powerful countries out there
@hurro67 Australia isn't a very powerful nation military wise (coming from an aussie) but the troops that we do have are VERY highly trained and probably the worlds best trained and equipped jungle fighters... but i guess the middle east aint a jungle... but just for the record
@cadam007 I got Respect for Aussies, esp in Hot wet or dry,,,,, But when it comes to the real Ulu leave it to the Brits,..... oh Ulu try Bahasa Malayu
@cadam007 massive respect to the aussies mate not just afgan but ww1 and ww2 you lost a lot of men i always think of the aussies as are brothers and nz respect from a brit mate
brave bootnecks for climbing on outside of the apache, and brave pilots for pushing the limits on the fuel load, nearly went bingo boys!!!! helmand province, get our troops out, give the locals 36 hrs to clear out, then drop some instant sunshine on them, no more talib in that region!!! too simplistic i know, but didnt the americans drop their bomb in 1945 to save lives?
@jawehawk i wasnt compareing the stan to japan, i was just making the comment that the americans dropped the 2 bombs in 1945 because they believed that in doing so the loss of life on the american side would be reduced, we assume, because the japanese sued for peace, that it worked. sorry but my comment was meant only as my opinion, sorry if it offended you
@paddyrathmines NP mate. Sorry for being so offensive. But the Atomic bombs dropped in Japan did save more than 2 million lives. Japan wasn't really a country to give up easily, not to mention that just 1 more month of bombing Japan, would have surpassed the casualties of the first A-bomb.
read the book written by the pilot flying the apache, a wo1 named ed macey, it really is the most compelling of reads, landing below the apaches illegal fuel load by a long way.
your right especially since 99% of these ppl arn't in the forces and havn't served. Americans and British alike respect each other and fight together, they have banter but don't broadcast it over you tube
We're 22nd population due to foreigners and muslims who do not wish to fight people of their own religion.
And second, Britain are not getting enough money through due to a recession. Soldiers are not getting the right equipment in and Generals and Ex-Sas servicemen are making a stand.
It just goes to show that Britain as such a small country contains such great people willing to put there lives on the line, to protect the fate of others!
Read the book written by one of the apache guys who took part in the fort rescue - incredible! Fords body showed up on the FLIR cams with a strong heat signature leading them to believe he was still alive. x4 volunteers were gathered and strapped to the side of the apaches. 1 of the guys didn't even have a strap! Fords body was recovered - but he had received a blue on blue headshot. His heat signature was strong as his body was still functioning despite the fatal wound. RIP. God bless our guys!
these guys have balls. the group had just assaulted the fort with vikings and wmks and had to go back to rescue lcpl ford who sadly didnt make it. he was dead when they got there.
Ok you little fuck tard. One it is a WAH-64, British. Two It is better than the American Version and Three if it is great? Why did you get defeated in Helmand?
All right mate!! , well said, but,..... if the USN, had gone ahead with the proposal to introduce the "SEA-APACHES", (naval variant) a couple of years back, the upgrades would have been about the same as your WAH-64 !!!! This is not a case of national pride, but "military" fact. cheers!!!
I'd do get that a lot,from the UK viewers, when, a bloody yank!!! comes across with a little "know-how"&"what-for",(again, not trying to sound like, a arrogant-ass, yank!!!)
Apache, by Ed Macy - one of the pilots, tells the story. Excellent book
michaelarran 3 weeks ago
Has anyone written about this rescue mission ? Would like to read it, thanks
Deena777 4 weeks ago
Absolutely amazing and very courageous rescue mission in hostile territory by the Royal Marines. Is it true, they went against the higher orders and went back to rescue Lcpl Ford ?
These boys never leave their own behind. Very uplifting, but tinged with sadness. RIP Lcpl Matt Ford
P.S
Please, I hope the the British film producers make a film about this event. It would be a hit
Deena777 4 weeks ago
RIP Lance Coporal Matt Ford.
DipDop99 1 month ago
way to go!!
zeus21ish 1 month ago
This is probably as bad ass it gets..
Kabakov 2 months ago
Much thanks to the royal marines. He'll of a job guys! We thank you. Eb
AesirSpell 3 months ago
I HATE WHEN THERES NO SOUND!!!!! I love the sound of that 30mm chain gun :(
jackmehof247 4 months ago
to all you american haters of britain.you can write a million words about how great you are and how better than us you are in everything. we smile,as you would at a little boy,marching up and down pretending to be a soldier.history,intellect and modesty,three things to be cherished.
ronsiris 4 months ago
That'd be quite the bar-room story.
PrickRolled 5 months ago
@KeepEuropeWhite Excuse me man. Go read, listen, look and learn. Please, biggots are not attractive, not clever and just because you are the few it doesn't mean you're right.
dwynnell 5 months ago
@TheARMAProductions Yeah but first we need to teach them how to shoot straight. (sorry to my mates in the states but you lot know what I think and I always say it to your face)
dwynnell 5 months ago
Just checking out the comments lads and I can't believe the Yanks. Fuck me sideways on a fucking sunny Tuesday. Why the fuck do Yanks who have NEVER fucking served always troll this kind of stuff. I mean, if you don't fucking have a scooby then don't fucking comment. Nice rescue by the way, fucking deep blue. Sorry I got bailed out before this shit happened otherwise I would be have been sure and swift along with you all.
dwynnell 5 months ago
That was in Jugroom Fort, where Corp Matthew Ford was shot, and the Apaches boys had to land (very unusual) to rescue him. Ed Macy and Carl were amongst the first to land, leave the aircraft, use their sidearms for defence, while the other crews dragged Matthew to safety.
menzerna1234 5 months ago
@TheARMAProductions ho ya? yeah that's cool and all.
you are clearly mad. you responded to my comment so you got mad. my simply replying does not confirm my emotional state. *snorts*
TheRaellz 7 months ago
@TheARMAProductions interesting concept. trolls are limited to the americas. brilliant absolutely brilliant. bravo -claps-
someone is mad. *snorts*
TheRaellz 7 months ago
@TheARMAProductions cool story bro. now go play some video games. like i told the other guy just because you were shat out on top of soil with a specific name doesn't mean you had anything remotely to do with what other people do who were also shat out on top of said named soil. so much misplaced pride.
TheRaellz 7 months ago
@TheARMAProductions Nope. :)
CODtheater 8 months ago
the Apache isn't a British made aircraft, its made by Boeing (which is an American company) the British variant of the aircraft are maintained over here by trained engineers .......................and marines don't say who dares wins as that is the SAS motto
terroriser 8 months ago
@terroriser ...actually, the British Apache is license-built by Agusta/GKN Westland in Britain.
MrMoorkey 8 months ago
I wish i was British, not Commonwealth. Lol
TrooperCT51088832 8 months ago
@CODtheater aahahahah. You better not be American yourself, if so that just makes you a bit cocky, lol :)
Wooloops 9 months ago
This needs ride of the valkyries
TheAppleturnovers 9 months ago
Balsy as fuck dude!!
captain131295 10 months ago
Be The Best! I love being British!
Wooloops 10 months ago 25
@Wooloops Too bad the Americans made it. ;P
CODtheater 9 months ago
@CODtheater hehehe i thought philippines made it?....i think its just collaborating :)
NewSarcaticRascist 9 months ago
@Wooloops being british doesn't relate you to anything that the military of your country does or has done. sorry to bust your bubble but that's like someone saying they're proud to be greek after watching 300 but it turns out there family was only in greece for 2 or 3 generations and only a couple hundred years ago.
gotta think about shit man.
TheRaellz 7 months ago
@TheRaellz And you really have to think about how your arse would look after I fucked it with a bayonet.
dwynnell 5 months ago
@dwynnell someone is an angry teen ;)
TheRaellz 5 months ago
@Wooloops Why in hell would you be proud to be British?
Chiefrunningdrunk 5 months ago
@Chiefrunningdrunk we arnt ignorant morons who dont know where our own country is on a map, and we know that europe isnt a country. you cleary know nothing about britain, thats why your saying that. and btw, britain are US allies.... get an education
Pringles352 5 months ago
@Chiefrunningdrunk They fact they've achieved, innovated and invented more across the board than any nation on earth in modern history? Might be a good reason
MrStig691 4 months ago
@Chiefrunningdrunk
because we have the best trained military in the world
sarahooxo 16 hours ago
Who dares...
Wins.
ProbablyCoolerThanU 11 months ago
@ProbablyCoolerThanU thats SAS motto not royal marines
wiganerrmc 10 months ago
@wiganerrmc Did I say any different?
Because jumping to conclusion, step back to look at what I said, do you see anywhere I say said "the motto of the royal marines is who dares wins"? did I? DID I?
No?
Fuckoff then,
ProbablyCoolerThanU 10 months ago
@ProbablyCoolerThanU
well why would you sey who dares wins on a RMC video
fucking muppet
wiganerrmc 10 months ago
@wiganerrmc i have a friend whos a marine aparently marines say it all the time.
jenkz16 10 months ago
@ProbablyCoolerThanU well i am a marine and we never sey it
wiganerrmc 10 months ago
@ProbablyCoolerThanU Right attitude, wrong motto.
dwynnell 5 months ago
Recently read the book "Apache" by Ed Macy who is a British apache pilot. The clip is Mathew Ford rescue mission explained in details in the book. Highly recommend to read it. Well done Ugly 50
karmuks 11 months ago
These guys need all the support we can give them.
Madhamish1 1 year ago 5
@Madhamish1 what do you mean
AribterRyan 4 months ago
First they were the british ahmk1 apaches and the heroism was coming from mostly ...the pilots
chomper96 1 year ago
@chomper96 no the heroism was comeing for all of the but the RMC more straping them self to the wings of the heli
wiganerrmc 10 months ago
Hats off to anyone brave enough to do this for ONE fallen comrade.
4 Marines, 4 Pilots/Gunners. "Leave no man behind"
Brave, heroic.
...but still.. they must be nutters... I'm very glad that they are OUR nutters!
jphardcastle 1 year ago
@jphardcastle I could not agree more with you brother. Fucking true blue shit.,
dwynnell 5 months ago
Assange is a c*nt who releases dangerous information at in-appropriate times.
yes we need to know what our Govt is doing but FFS wait until the war is over or at least at a time when the release will not endanger lives.
There are SOME things we should NOT know about.
jphardcastle 1 year ago
@TheARMAProductions You know Julian Assage when asked about should they reveal the names of informants working for NATO who infiltrated the taliban he responded that if they shouldn't have became informants in the first place, obviously not caring if they were executed, I agree Wikileaks are little more than anarchists, freedom of speech only for them we use F.O.S against them and they shout us down and attack us.
jackie901 1 year ago
Didn't the U.S. Army do something similar a few years ago as well? I could be mistaken about that though. Anyway, heck of a way to "improvise". I bet the soldier had a death-grip on what ever he was holding onto. I know I would.
thebadguy2k6 1 year ago
they weren't strapped to the heli on the way back, not enough ropes which is funny. pure heroism.
thatAIDANguy 1 year ago
its not fake -- i know two of the guys who took part. also, the details in the books arnt exactly ryt, but there are books bout it.
ro123321 1 year ago
This is what wikileaks wont show to the world
kloikrules 1 year ago
@kloikrules it was on the sun website when iit happened.
thatAIDANguy 1 year ago
Look at that gun a-swinging, fucking awesome
krcm1981 1 year ago
Churchill said it best: one people separated by a common language...God Bless Old Glory and the Union Jack.
As a former Armor Officer, I take great joy in seeing what this video shows: apache pilots doing something extremely risky and Royal Marines TRUSTING those pilots with their lives...As amazing as this seems, you'd find this kind of amazing feats among the free armies of the world (the few that are left)...it seems that only free militaries understand the necessity of service to others...
ghemminger1 1 year ago
Fake.
jonnibiscuit 1 year ago
@jonnibiscuit are you on drugs?
pirateman1 1 year ago
@jonnibiscuit its not mate, it was all over the British news when it happened, i remmeber seeing this actualy footage on the BBC
MultiJakeyboy 1 year ago
@jonnibiscuit its not fake it happend in 2007
wiganerrmc 1 year ago
@jonnibiscuit It's not, google jugroom fort and you see loads of articles on this it's a famous commando rescue!!
SOPARA862k 1 year ago
god bless you all , keep you safe and able to return home heros one and all .
bigrider2806 1 year ago
@simcardsokl
I am 15. I am from Scotland and I am a total internet bad ass.
Maybe the irony of helping someone by bringing yourself into the exact same situation the one who needs help is in will occur to you some day.
sadohenker666 1 year ago
ill be flying with the US army in a few years. i promise no friendly fire.. Brits have courage and id love to fly next to them.
ApacheLongbow1225 1 year ago
@ApacheLongbow1225 il wear a flashing beacon on my helmet so you know who i am feller ;) good luck
pirateman1 1 year ago
@pirateman1 thank you sir :)
ApacheLongbow1225 1 year ago
met the guy who was strapped to this Apache about a year back at a 'meet the marines' day. Fairly nice guy actually lol
kinnane4 1 year ago
@ddredeve idiot. we only invole the Uk for diplomatic cover. how many other countries are involved about 20. so your not so special.
ilovebrasilful 1 year ago
@ilovebrasilful Yes alot of countries are involved but apart from the US only the UK has sent alot of soldiers there, the other countries have been criticised for actually sending very few troops and generally not pulling their weight.
TheObsidianReaper 1 year ago
@ilovebrasilful bullshit!!!! we are the best!!!!
wallace7433 1 year ago
The English way baby!!
Wallonische 1 year ago
@simcardsokl im the exact same as you then lol ! Per Mare Per Terram!
TheMortonnn 1 year ago
nicely done and ballzy!! those RM's really are tough and they can fight. Very good allies.
BookerT48 1 year ago
3 commando
apache dawn are the books with this event!
R.I.P Ford x x
CaeathroLad 1 year ago
Yeah the book is amazing, you should try 3 commando brigade aswell it us their side of the story
rsimpson95 1 year ago
Just finished Ed Macy's amazing book about this incident. I can't believe they pulled this off. What amazing bravery! Reads like a real life James Bond movie. Makes me very proud of our British allies.
chris25v 1 year ago
A great act of bravery. Also a great book by Ed Macy
Apache757 1 year ago
I read the book about this, it was written by the gunner of the apache. Can't believe how brave the men were who did this, SO much respect for them.
95Gokey123 1 year ago
@95Gokey123 "ED" is a pal of ine mate they take it in turn to "pilot" or "gun" the Apache. He is a top bloke.
It was a skin of the teeth operation. very brave all of them.
Just remember they are fighting to help stop terrorism over here, the uk is full of muslims so watch this space they are hell bent on attacking us so it's when not if we are attacked again.
traw63 1 year ago
@traw63
Do you wear that tinfoil hat at any time of day?
Like some brown people with soviet aera small weapons really pose a threat to world peace.
It is a 1000 times more likely to be run over by a car than to die in a terrorist attack. You could save 100 times more lives by investing just a fraction of that military spendings in traffic safety.
sadohenker666 1 year ago
These supposed Islamic courts only deal with divorce and family disputes . You break the law in Britain you answer to British laws , in British courts . So what if more ppl attend mosque than church , there are more ppl here of many religions , plus the secular part of the population. You could however believe the propaganda about the muslimisation of Britain propagated in the states by fundamentalist Christians who have never set a foot in these hallowed isles and just be one of the sheeple :)
rukkus99 1 year ago
There are more people that attend mosque every week in Britain than attend church. Britain has even set up special Muslim courts because they refuse to be judged by your laws. I guess the Muslim invasion of Britain is almost complete.
MrJJackYT 1 year ago
@MrJJackYT dont be so bloody stupid, Britian is is something like 85/90% white British, the reason islam is becoming one of the biggest religion is because nobody else gives a fuck about religion here, most people are either godless of dont go to church. Just because they, not Britain, set up what they deem a seperate court does not stop them being taken to a real court if a crime is commited, it is not their choice. You need to know what you're talking about before posting such crap.
sepiasilence 1 year ago
The pilot/gunner of ugly five 1 which was one of the apaches (Ed Macy) wrote a fantastic book about this called "apache", i recommened everyone reads it its fantastic!
Mikefoot1 1 year ago
@Mikefoot1 VERY GOOD BOOK
479gabriel 1 year ago
You have to have big balls to formulate the plan of strapping yourself to the side of an attack helicopter, fly into an enemy compound, land, recover a team mate then get out again. Seriously. Even special forces would have said Fuck that shit.
IreapsI 1 year ago
Nerdxcore It was in the news because the guy survived!!!
weealshiv 1 year ago
Nerdxcore. Are you a fanny it was all over the news because he survived and was take back on the other apache!
weealshiv 1 year ago
the people bitching about usa/ britain, whos better etc arent servicemen. they are just silly kids who play to much call of duty. real soldiers respect each other and dont get involved in stupid name calling and who's the hardest games!
sedod66 1 year ago
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olliewins1 1 year ago
the royal marines go in hard unlike the pussy americans
rastaboy41 1 year ago
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Afraid there was nothing they could do for him. Brought his body back for burial though. This was quite a while ago
nerdxcore1 1 year ago
Did they find the lad? D:
IIxPstylesxII 1 year ago
@IIxPstylesxII Afraid there was nothing they could do for him. Brought his body back for burial though. This was quite a while ago
nerdxcore1 1 year ago
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mickystormont 1 year ago
@mickystormont The English are NOT hard bastards but the BRITISH who are hard bastards!
ericartwo1 1 year ago
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mickystormont 1 year ago
Going in like the A-team....
proteus121170 1 year ago
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keirfree 1 year ago
who is ed macy
and how was that a rescue
i didnt see much
theRAFrule 1 year ago
@theRAFrule Oi you sad Twat ! Ed macy was the Army Pilot that flew on this mission, He also wrote the book,,,, Apache
I see your only a very young Boy, so I will curtail my Language at You
when You grow some Ball s come back, until then F Off
keirfree 1 year ago
@keirfree fuck you, just cas i dont give a shit bout army or apache's, no need to be a twat. go fuck yourself you fuckin army nerd
theRAFrule 1 year ago
@keirfree and as i can see, you comment alot sayin get your facts right, its you who needs to get your facts right and get a fuckin life
theRAFrule 1 year ago
That`s wild. I`ve read the excellent book by Mr Macy about the event but never thought I`d see some actual footage.
f1matt 1 year ago
just finished ed macy's book... tells the story of this in great detail. big up respect to the pilots and the marines that risked their own lives to bring back the body of mathew ford.
Anima1690 1 year ago
read the book by Ed Macy. he was one of the pilots. very good book!
surfinbird84 1 year ago
Its very much British!
MrGrafted 1 year ago
I have just finished the book, very good, I'm guessing there will be a few people who did not want it written!!!!!
andyarab 1 year ago
no one ever metions us aussies we are always brit soldiers......
cadam007 1 year ago
@cadam007 Dude im British and its because British soldiers are dying every week along with the Americans because there are tens of thousands of them however Australia being weak on man power has had just 2 or 3 deaths ever i believe. If we mentioned Australia we would have to mention about 11 countries before, sorry bro. Basically USA and UK are the most powerful countries out there
hurro67 1 year ago
@hurro67 Dude Australia is big land mass, fucking low population. We are the worlds obese toddler :D
WTFworldtankfed 1 year ago
@WTFworldtankfed hahaha good way to put it ! But yeah as i said they just arent that poweful :(
hurro67 1 year ago
@hurro67 Australia isn't a very powerful nation military wise (coming from an aussie) but the troops that we do have are VERY highly trained and probably the worlds best trained and equipped jungle fighters... but i guess the middle east aint a jungle... but just for the record
cadam007 1 year ago
@cadam007 according to the UN the Aussies have the 3rd most well trained troops after Britain and Russia.
hurro67 1 year ago
@cadam007 I got Respect for Aussies, esp in Hot wet or dry,,,,, But when it comes to the real Ulu leave it to the Brits,..... oh Ulu try Bahasa Malayu
keirfree 1 year ago
@hurro67 11 but most deployed combat troops are commandos special forces and SAS so i guess that might effect the number of casualties sustained
cadam007 1 year ago
@cadam007 massive respect to the aussies mate not just afgan but ww1 and ww2 you lost a lot of men i always think of the aussies as are brothers and nz respect from a brit mate
09nilsatis 1 year ago
@cadam007 There were little aussie soldiers sent, I think thats why. But the UK,US,Aus,Can,Nz - are always seen as our own.
Red white & blue
MrGrafted 1 year ago
im reading a book about this very thing haha
DavyMcElroy 1 year ago
brave bootnecks for climbing on outside of the apache, and brave pilots for pushing the limits on the fuel load, nearly went bingo boys!!!! helmand province, get our troops out, give the locals 36 hrs to clear out, then drop some instant sunshine on them, no more talib in that region!!! too simplistic i know, but didnt the americans drop their bomb in 1945 to save lives?
paddyrathmines 2 years ago
@paddyrathmines Don't be a fool. There's s no way to compare Afghanistan with Japan.
jawehawk 1 year ago
@jawehawk i wasnt compareing the stan to japan, i was just making the comment that the americans dropped the 2 bombs in 1945 because they believed that in doing so the loss of life on the american side would be reduced, we assume, because the japanese sued for peace, that it worked. sorry but my comment was meant only as my opinion, sorry if it offended you
paddyrathmines 1 year ago
@paddyrathmines NP mate. Sorry for being so offensive. But the Atomic bombs dropped in Japan did save more than 2 million lives. Japan wasn't really a country to give up easily, not to mention that just 1 more month of bombing Japan, would have surpassed the casualties of the first A-bomb.
jawehawk 1 year ago
Brave guys doing a great job! I have lost 2 mates there and I will allways support our brilliant British forces.
cuffkey2000 2 years ago 6
read the book written by the pilot flying the apache, a wo1 named ed macey, it really is the most compelling of reads, landing below the apaches illegal fuel load by a long way.
markbarry1977 2 years ago
I just read about this in the book Andy McNab Spoken From The Front, one of the marines on the side of the Apache tells the story.
flyingman93 2 years ago
TRUE HEROISM!!!! Well done lads!!
vinepez 2 years ago 15
American, British who cares? U.S.A and Great britain fight together, as an unstopable force
parcourkid 2 years ago 99
Well said friend
a1exander123 2 years ago
brothers in arms
vadid666 2 years ago 3
what happens when a unstoppable force meets a unmovable obstacle?
tek5828 2 years ago
then it would appear we would have a problem
parcourkid 2 years ago 2
then my friend we shove a nuclear missile dick down its throat :)
monkynutzuk 2 years ago
BLOW THE SHIT OUT OF IT!
majdime 2 years ago
@tek5828 Get out of here, friggin Batman quote user.
Evadex87 1 year ago
and Canada!
majdime 2 years ago 3
aha lol
tek5828 2 years ago
oops sorry!
parcourkid 2 years ago
@parcourkid and it will stay that way
theRAFrule 1 year ago
@parcourkid WELL SAID MATE !
sm5263 1 year ago
@parcourkid Thank you if youre american or british you think together we can win the war
HAWX234 1 year ago
@parcourkid Indeed we will just forget the War of independence and the one 1812
firmitas68 1 year ago
your right especially since 99% of these ppl arn't in the forces and havn't served. Americans and British alike respect each other and fight together, they have banter but don't broadcast it over you tube
endoflvlbaddie 2 years ago 3
We're 22nd population due to foreigners and muslims who do not wish to fight people of their own religion.
And second, Britain are not getting enough money through due to a recession. Soldiers are not getting the right equipment in and Generals and Ex-Sas servicemen are making a stand.
TheHardGainer 2 years ago 3
Enough with the cock measuring guys....US and Britain are unstoppable together!
HerculesRockefellerr 2 years ago 9
It just goes to show that Britain as such a small country contains such great people willing to put there lives on the line, to protect the fate of others!
Respect to all servicemen and women!
TheHardGainer 2 years ago 59
Britain is not a small country come on...22nd in the world by pop. Plus you've the money.
gamlefilm2 2 years ago
@TheHardGainer WELL SAID MATE !
sm5263 1 year ago
who cares. America and Britain are allies. We give you our stuff, you add to it, vice versa.
Madmongul 2 years ago 10
Read the book written by one of the apache guys who took part in the fort rescue - incredible! Fords body showed up on the FLIR cams with a strong heat signature leading them to believe he was still alive. x4 volunteers were gathered and strapped to the side of the apaches. 1 of the guys didn't even have a strap! Fords body was recovered - but he had received a blue on blue headshot. His heat signature was strong as his body was still functioning despite the fatal wound. RIP. God bless our guys!
skimbo72 2 years ago 9
bad ass
RunThruKing739 2 years ago
Royal Maureens at their best. Good one lads
PCoyBloke 2 years ago
@PCoyBloke at least spell it right, Marines* -.-
Evadex87 1 year ago
these guys have balls. the group had just assaulted the fort with vikings and wmks and had to go back to rescue lcpl ford who sadly didnt make it. he was dead when they got there.
ailifelike 2 years ago
They're Royal Marines...
...they have an extra set ;)
2349DF 2 years ago 5
aye, hoofing chaps to a man!
ailifelike 2 years ago
This is britain at its best when it comes to rescue missions.this is what alot of people dont see how clever us brits are when it comes to ideas!
they did a good job and im dam proud!
AirSquirrel1 2 years ago
the gunner of one of the Apache's - Ed Macy wrote a book about it which i am reading... 3/4 finished...
Its titled Apache and i can greatly Reccomend it.
was very suprised to find a video of it here...
Essah15 2 years ago
Also the book 3 Commando Brigade opens with a chapter about Jugroom fort and the attempt to rescue L/cpl Mat Ford. i'd reccomend that book too.
SOPARA862k 2 years ago
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That's a real work of great American ingenuity, The AH64 Apache Longbow.
Madmongul 2 years ago
British Ingenuity ;-)
Andymonty27 2 years ago 11
Ok you little fuck tard. One it is a WAH-64, British. Two It is better than the American Version and Three if it is great? Why did you get defeated in Helmand?
TheLabrador43 2 years ago
read the book apache by Ed Macy (it's a good book) you'll find ours our heavily modified and are actually better than the american ones
bigsmurfer 2 years ago
american helicopter with british engines, british drive system, british gunsights. its 100 times better
GearGuy92 2 years ago
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How does that make it 100 times better, just because it's "British" lol! Not by a long shot.
Madmongul 2 years ago
because the british engine, drive system and gunsights are better than the american ones. this is not a case of national pride its fact!
GearGuy92 2 years ago 12
Please, don't forget the USA, could always restart the RAH-66, PROGRAM, at any time, mate!! " Never bet against the house " Old son!!!
MrJeffreydunson 2 years ago
we're talking about apaches here, not comanche
GearGuy92 2 years ago
All right mate!! , well said, but,..... if the USN, had gone ahead with the proposal to introduce the "SEA-APACHES", (naval variant) a couple of years back, the upgrades would have been about the same as your WAH-64 !!!! This is not a case of national pride, but "military" fact. cheers!!!
MrJeffreydunson 2 years ago
you're very strange
GearGuy92 2 years ago
I'd do get that a lot,from the UK viewers, when, a bloody yank!!! comes across with a little "know-how"&"what-for",(again, not trying to sound like, a arrogant-ass, yank!!!)
MrJeffreydunson 2 years ago