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In this weeks episode of Extraordinary Lives, we speak to Billy Billingham, a decorated military leader who served in the SAS for over 20 years. The SAS is famous for its gruelling selection process and are rightfully considered one of the best special forces in the world. After his military career, Billy became a bodyguard and looked after A-list celebrities such as Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie. He is now Chief Instructor on Channel 4’s hit show SAS: Who Dares Wins.
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With thanks to Billy for taking part! Billy will be touring the UK this Autumn with his new theatre show. Follow Billy on Instagram @billingham22b for new tour dates & venues.
Find out more about Billy’s & his wife’s charity and ethical fashion brand www.deuxmains.com
This is a LADbible vodcast presented by Ben Powell-Jones. In this series, we speak to people with a unique life story to tell. From a North Korea escapee to an undercover cop, a Cold War spy to a shipwreck survivor. Hosted by LADbible's Ben-Powell Jones, this series is a window into remarkable experiences - with stories that paint a picture of extraordinary lives.
Host: Ben Powell-Jones, Twitter: @BenPowellJones
00:00 - 01:04 Intro
01:04 - 16:17 Growing Up
16:17 - 33:42 Early Military Career
33:42 - 51:25 SAS Selection
51:25 - 01:00:06 Life in the SAS
01:06:00 -1:15:43 Becoming a Celebrity Bodyguard
01:15:43 - 01:23:24 SAS: Who Dares Wins
01:23:24 - 01:25:13 Life Lesson
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@LADbible Год назад

With thanks to Billy for taking part! Billy will be touring the UK this Autumn with his new theatre show. Follow Billy on Instagram @billingham22b for new tour dates & venues. Find out more about Billy’s & his wife’s charity and ethical fashion brand www.deuxmains.com

@craigdixon8205 Год назад

@scottjackson458 Год назад

I've not watched this yet. Can I get/watch an uncensored unbeepable copy from somewhere?

@Lagrangeify Год назад

Billy's a gifted storyteller, like many military people are. But it's his absolute honesty that makes his stories so particularly engaging. No bluff, no false modesty, just straight talk. You can imagine him having your back and feeling 100% better for it.

@stephenlamley541 7 дней назад

My grandfather wasn't i had two conversations with the man his entire 98 year life. He was a children should be seen and not heard type arsehole in short prolific womaniser. No time for that, my gran was 1, beautiful 2 a great person. I appreciate what he did in the war but f him otherwise. Shame I look exactly like him not similar exact.

@therantingboy Год назад

I'll ask it again. Seriously. When did ladbible go from being a memes and hot babes to seriously amazing hard hitting interviews and investigative journalism? I'm totally here for it. Amazing interview.

@jamiet2262 Год назад

Another one for you: it used to run by a left wing minded woman and was aimed at Football obsessed men

@andrewbrown5300 Год назад

Hot babies?

@phincampbell1886 Год назад

Hot babies!? Like, overly warm infants??

@TheNinnyfee Год назад

@@phincampbell1886 My thought exactly. Minors?

@WhySoSerious551 Год назад

It was until he said the parachute regiment are the best next to the sas the british armed forces have to offer. Being a formal marine, i have to say, Billy stop chatting shit on tv. You have went down greatly in my estimations to even believe that to be accurate.

@tonykirk1966 Год назад

Served 5 years in the British Army, and I have nothing but admiration for anyone who has been in the SAS/SBS. These guys are superhuman!

@erickiyoshiphillips2323 Год назад

These special operations guys are insane I was in the us army infantry and I knew 1 or 2 guys I went to basic who served in special forces and ranger battalion and they were beast and that wasn't delta force or tier one like SAS

@TehDawg 9 месяцев назад

@@erickiyoshiphillips2323delta is based on the sas

@royalusala8527 9 месяцев назад

@@erickiyoshiphillips2323Now imagine the Devgru or Delta!

@LoneRangerG5 8 месяцев назад

You’re elite yourself mate. Respect 🇬🇧

@tonykirk1966 8 месяцев назад

@@LoneRangerG5 Thanks 😊 but I know I neither had the physical or mental capacity to joint these elite men. They are on a whole different level!

@davidharrison441 Год назад

As a retired royal navy NCO i can confirm that all these lads be they SBS or sas who where picked up by us after action or exercise were treated like royalty in every respect , everything was laid out for them and nothing was too much trouble, they deserve the best treatment on offer , thank you lads it's was a privilege.

@graceygrumble Год назад

My uncle was in The SBS. Only found out about it at his funeral. He was the most charming, kindly and 'ordinary' gentleman you could ever wish to meet.

@BenDover-tj8vf Год назад

@@graceygrumble your uncle was a very very special man , I can promise you that .

@graceygrumble Год назад

@Ben Dover You will get no argument from me. What he went through was taken to the grave. Whatever he did, I can not imagine. That he remained loving and caring; cheerful and funny, is so deserving of respect.

@Tommy-vl2vd Год назад

they should receive footballers wages.

@austinhayles3328 Год назад

@@Tommy-vl2vd yh definitely

@mrfrisky6501 Год назад

An interviewer that let's the subject talk- how refreshing. That was a great interview.

@paullangton-rogers2390 Месяц назад

He is a great interviewer for sure. Letting the guests tell their own stories and skilfully getting their stories out of them and listening without constantly interrupting or talking too much is what makes a great interviewer.

@DanFleming114 Год назад

Obviously an amazing interview from Billy, what a legend! But I’d like to also congratulate the interviewer for doing such an amazing job. Listening and actually being interested in what Billy had to say, and asking smart, thought provoking questions that got very interesting answers. Well done!

@mk1cortinatony395 Год назад

My thoughts too.👌

@Dav0yt Год назад

yeah very well questioned, respectful yet thought provoking

@the1stDannyboy Год назад

Completely agree, well done guys!

@fredhealy3416 Год назад

The interviewer is fantastic. Perfectly balanced👌

@jobbygerm2706 Год назад

The lad who interviews is an absolute LEGEND. A close 2nd to Billy...nose to nose on the photo finish 😊

@campervanandanimalenthusia2048 Год назад

The best interview Ive ever seen. He is what the people should be looking up to not these ticktockers, youtubers, musicians and movie stars. Amazing and humble man.

@joolspirog 3 месяца назад

Preach it brother

@UndergroundHouseAndTechno Год назад

Honest to the core. "I was a rogue". No blame throwing other than to his innate character and behaviour. Not "it was the environment" or "my family life". I guess the SAS selection staff understood this and were just willing him to pass the physicals. He had the psychological edge from the start. This is amazing interview. Thank you

@chrissilvester5663 Год назад

This has to be one of the most in-depth most fascinating enjoyable interviews I've ever watched. What Billy has been through his experiences throughout his life from being a little scally to becoming an SAS soldier to a bodyguard to working on TV is nothing but incredible. I've got the utmost respect for Billy & for people like him. More has to be done to help our ex servicemen & women just as much as what they've given us

@chad5577 Год назад

Shawn Ryan Show interviews are more in detail. A lot of guys on there actually go into detail killing people on hits/ambushes

@hazbojangles2681 Год назад

After listening I want to thank Billy for his service. Truly remarkable man to be this steadfast.

@paulfuller2284 Год назад

It makes you realise that people like Billy and his colleagues in the SAS are in a league of their own. I was mesmerised by the interview. What an incredible man and so humbling to listen to what he has to say. Very fortunate to have people like him walking among us in society.

@lorddaver5729 Год назад

What about the Royal Navy's special forces unit, the Special Boat Service (SBS). They are even more highly trained than the SAS.

@tomdobbs2733 Год назад

@@lorddaver5729 not more trained just trained in different skills more water n boat skills

@lorddaver5729 Год назад

@@tomdobbs2733 Yes, they are more highly trained. The SAS and SBS used to have their own selection courses. Nowadays, candidates for both the SAS and SBS undergo the same "special forces selection" course. SAS candidates who pass are "badged" in the SAS. SBS candidates, however, having undergone the same selection as their SAS colleagues, go on to do further training, in maritime warfare, before being badged in the SBS as "swimmer/canoeists". Yes, the SBS usually undertake water-based missions, but they can also undertake, and have been deployed in, land-based operations as well, alongside their SAS colleagues. SBS operatives were used in Afghanistan as well as the SAS. As one SBS man said, "We can do everything the SAS can do, AND walk on water."

@MrTangolizard Год назад

@@lorddaver5729 they are not more trained than the SAS they just do different roles the SAS specialise in CRW mountain etc they also do water as well in boat troop

@lorddaver5729 Год назад

@@MrTangolizard Yes, the SBS ARE more highly trained than the SAS. In the past the SAS and the SBS used to have separate selection courses. Nowadays, however, both SAS and SBS candidates have to firstly pass what's known as "special forces selection". Successful SAS candidates are "badged". Candidates for the SBS, however, having successfully passed special forces selection, have a further several months training in maritime warfare, which includes underwater demolition, boarding oil rigs and vessels at sea, underwater distance swimming in scuba gear, infiltration and exfiltration by submerged submarine, coastal and river estuary landings. Yes, the SAS has a boat section, but it does not have the range of skills the SBS has, basically confined to beach landings from surfaced submarines.

@madhavoc1 Год назад

That felt like a 30min interview , It was that engrossing . One of the best interviews I have been caught up in for a few years .👍😁

@lowratekid624 Год назад

Absolute legend of a human being, Being ex military myself the levels this man reached and the service he gave for our country is of legend status. The younger generation should listen and learn from this man’s words, An inspiration for this country. Thankyou for your service Billy 🇬🇧

@luke8329 Год назад

great service , you walked the streets recently?

@lowratekid624 Год назад

Is that question for me???

@EpsteinsRope Год назад

France forever

@bikes02 Год назад

@@luke8329 🤡

@Mousevengeance Год назад

You're all murdering cvnts mate

@jamesmoore8624 Год назад

What a life Billys had, talk about wearing your heart on your sleeve. Theres not many people in this world you can say - They are 100% genuine, but I reckon you can count Billy in that rare section of people. Massive respect.

@heatpump8566 Год назад

This man has fought against everything before the age of 18, an outstanding human being. Strong as an ox mentally, emotionally and physically.

@lynnstevenson11 Год назад

so impressive .... schools and projects up down uk need these guys chatting to our youth

@JR-xo5jp Год назад

Soldiers are sheep who die so a few get Rich

@bob-zi1eb 5 месяцев назад

I think he is a closet

@Avgreen8 Год назад

Absolutely loved this. Billy is a fascinating guy and the interviewer did such a good job. What I love about Billy is that he’s clearly the best of the best but he’s so humble and almost seems a bit bewildered to have made it to where he is. I could listen to his stories for hours.

@wotarush1 Год назад

Amazing to hear some of Billy's life experiences, thanks for your service to this country. Loved every minute of it..... thanks

@elcordinho2202 Год назад

What a fascinating man and story. These guys to me are the real heroes. Great interviewer as well.

@Haych169 Год назад

Can’t remember last time I sat and watched a full interview on something or podcast. This was quality. Absolute mint.

@jesstill7833 7 месяцев назад

I Agree 👍

@ricoolivier Год назад

Billy has had a tough start in life but ends up helping complete strangers! A true HERO although he will probably deny the compliment... World needs not more people like him, it needs only people like him!

@tattooedgamer5183 Год назад

What an extraordinary man. Thank you for your service, Billy.

@fabulous235 Год назад

This man is a pure champion. So much respect for his achievements and his attitude towards life.

@olliejordan652 Год назад

Nothing better than an interviewer that asks a good question and just listens. Proper good

@steveleadbeater1377 6 месяцев назад

This guy is totally and utterly amazing , what a life he’s lead and the way he relates is fantastic. His Character is formidable and his help for mental heath is great . Thank you for sharing this interview .

@1973sharpy Год назад

Billy you are a absolute legend , outstanding soldier, sas , security and lastly a outstanding human being. Massive thank you for your service 👍👍

@andrewpereira9271 Год назад

I love it when interviewers actually LISTEN to the answers to their questions . . . and then ask more questions related to those answers. It seems like a simple and obvious way to interview people, but it's so rarely done it's refreshing. Most interviews people read their questions from a list, in order, and their questions have nothing to do with the answers they've gotten.

@kevinowensmith1572 Год назад

Serious man this guy. He's one you would want by your side in any tough moment

@stevebaker6711 11 месяцев назад

Billy says it how it is. Thank God for people like him. It makes me feel safer. SAS are the best special forces in the world. Every other country has learnt from them. Every country in the world. David Sterling started it all.

@ladyhotep5189 Год назад

I loved this guy on the special forces reality show/contest. He did not fuck around. He let those celebrities have it, no filter! I respect what these guys do so much.

@catau8000 Год назад

this man is so incredible ...and I know he would be terrifying in combat but my god he's so genuine and warm and lovely

@davidknowles7466 Год назад

Absolutely fantastic Billy what a life. I was at school with a lad and his dad was a instructor in the SAS he done night time parachuting I can remember him he was a goliath of a man terrifying being a kid

@moorzymlg6677 Год назад

Just a hero the respect I have for soldiers is unmeasurable

@sirkle1 Год назад

I joined the US Army at the age of 17. I can strongly identify with standing in formation as we were being sent to basic training, looking around at the bigger and older men thinking "WTF have I gotten into?"

@energy-tx7mp Год назад

So many things in this story I relate to. The definition of true courage is to walk into the fire knowing you may not walk out.

@user-je8kq2cg6u 7 месяцев назад

These SBS/SAS guys are truly a special group of men. We are so lucky to have these guys protecting the people of Britain.

@maxtache Год назад

Brilliant interview that. Makes you feel proud knowing we have people like Billy representing and protecting our country around the world👍👍.

@TrevorSmith-qv3tm Год назад

Awesome watch, many thanks for taking the time to film this, as someone from a very similar upbringingto Billy and ex-military i was fascinated

@fingazblank Год назад

That bleeping was pissing me off, but the charm of billy kept my rage at bay, cheers bill!

@richardbaron2948 Год назад

Some men are built differently, this hero is one of them.

@didiervanmaercke3979 Год назад

You're wrong, all men are build differently

@colinjames2469 2 месяца назад

@@didiervanmaercke3979 Wrong....your spelling and punctuation.

@kathleenpatrick9059 10 месяцев назад

It made my day Billy to meet you at the services today. I was mortified when I realised I hadn't taken a photo. This is the video I watched last week. You are my hero. I actually wrote a letter to the SAS after tge Embassy seize and I received a reply, I could not believe it. Thank you for your service. Loved your handsome dog. Kind regards Kath & Nigel

@jahworx 6 месяцев назад

My Grandfather was in the 2nd SAS and I have nothing but the highest form of admiration for these men!!!

@calebmiles Год назад

What a fascinating interview and the first time I have heard Billy talk at length about his life and military career. You wisely just let him talk and I think you were as engaged as the audience. Good work

@lakeslad29 Год назад

mate try to get to one of his shows, awesome night

@libertydogs7380 Год назад

What a brilliant interview, I’ve read Billy’s book which is brilliant but it leaves out most of his SAS career for security reasons so was great to hear some of his experiences, what an incredible man, role model and soldier, I wish I had 1% of his mental strength. Much respect to all our armed services living and sadly no longer with us ❤

@phincampbell1886 Год назад

You DO possess that desired mental strength. The forces don't provide it! They provide the situations and guidance to bring it out of people, to inculcate that habit of response to challenges. It's in you, that's not merely cliché!

@simonwelch1664 6 месяцев назад

I could listen to Billy all day. Glad people like him are protecting us!

@initman01 Год назад

Absolutely love Billy, read all his books, this is not the first hour long + interview I've seen but definitely one of the best.

@GreeklishOutdoors Год назад

Thank you for this. It was truly inspirational. Billy has done so much and is still so humble. 💛✊

@lisamackenzie-cr5rg Год назад

What a brilliant man , great to listen and learn from. Thanks Billy for all that you do. Always a little further.

@j.a.emmanueltemplemann5627 Год назад

What a good honest chat. I could listen to Billy all day. and still be like this is a real man with something real to say.

@Stu.Henney 5 дней назад

Top Quality..start to finish.! As a Walsall chap myself hearing Billy take us through his lifes journey.. All the trials & success he experienced & the amazing twists & turns of fate Billy lived through, are truly fascinating to hear & imagine. He is a prime example of why British Soldiers are renowned as the worlds most elite and professional. Thank you so much for this interview upload. Really enjoyed it. Cheers - Stu & Much Respect to Billy 👍

@mediapartners9950 Год назад

Thoroughly engrossing and inspirational interview. Brilliant. What a fella, absolute nails.

@contingency9 Год назад

I met that scouse corporal! He was sound! He had half a mouth and his side jaw bone was totally missing he'd literally been hit by 7.62 in the mouth and lived to tell the tale! I met him at Depot Para, Browning barracks, Aldershot. He was/is a very brave man a true Para.

@si-scapessprayart1673 9 месяцев назад

me too, top bloke and the rest of the DS, 491 here! One of our originals 7 that passed out to Gungey!

@darreneves4060 Год назад

Respect to you Billy. Life is hard and you should always try to give back through you experiences. You do do this to the max. Respect.

@CuriosityIgnited Год назад

Wow, what an amazing story of resilience and courage! Billy is such an inspiration for anyone who wants to overcome challenges and pursue their dreams. He shows that with the right mindset, discipline and determination, anything is possible. I admire his honesty and humility in sharing his journey from a troubled kid to a SAS soldier and a TV star. He also gives great advice on how to deal with fear and failure. Thank you LADbible for this podcast and for bringing us these extraordinary lives. 👏👏👏

@Jaaammmbbbooo 7 месяцев назад

His story is the part where hard times create strong men. His childhood is what made is mind stoic and steadfast.

@allosaurusfragilis7782 6 месяцев назад

There's a lot of truth in that. I've watched a lot of interviews with these guys and invariably they come from broken homes, or abusive fathers or trouble with the police....or all of that. They were not pampered or spoiled, that's for sure.

@maljames3896 Год назад

Fantastic interview, shows how there is something for everyone out there! Just because school isn’t a great experience for an individual it doesn’t mean they are thick, they are finding their learning style and path in life, sometimes all that is needed is guidance to the different routes and assistance with their individual skill sets.

@edt8535 Год назад

Absolutely fascinating! Thank you for sharing your story, Billy.

@Flypidge Год назад

Quality interview, Billy is a legend! Great questions asked and great responses given.

@chrish3505 Год назад

What a gezza ! Can listen to him all day..genuine honest and tough as old boots. Thank you sir

@paulgreig9051 8 месяцев назад

A fantastic interview. Billy and others like him are just in another league. Real people with real stories.

@TruthTeller00 Год назад

They’re known the whole world over, as the proud SAS. An outstanding life of service Billy, you’re a born hero. Always a little further. 🇬🇧

@1889AP Год назад

Brilliant vid, love seeing Billy’s interviews, also props to the host, he asked some very good questions

@strangeunusualphotography2786 Год назад

i can listen to billy and his military stories all day long he never bores me ,alot of his mineset stuff works .some of the stuff rattles around in my head day in and day out and i push myself through alot of situations on a daily basesis

@indyman_123 8 месяцев назад

What an amazing interview. That whole SAS segment was just so fascinating and intriguing to listen to. Respect!

@marknic79 Год назад

My son seems to be following the same path as Billy. He was in trouble a lot as a kid. He’s been boxing for the last 6 years and he’s now trying out for the paras!

@kevinmartin2411 Год назад

I wish him the best of luck. It seems he has a good family around who have helped guide him to where he will learn the more positive & essential things in life. And, no doubt, make some really good friends. Congratulations.

@marknic79 Год назад

@@kevinmartin2411 thanks very much for your kinds words. There very much appreciated

@SkepticalTeacher 10 месяцев назад

I hope he manages to keep on the straight and narrow! Speaking as a teacher, the key is for these kids to find a focus and it appears he's found his.

@benjamincompton9767 5 месяцев назад

Hope he goes far, god speed to the boy. Paras are the bollocks... 0⁷

@jasminelee1234 Год назад

What a great account of the SAS. Truly elite-the ultimate problem solvers. Billy is so plain speaking and interesting - I could listen to him all day ❤

@carloszapata91 Год назад

Billy is such a badass. Legend. Thank you for the interview

@GM-yq5wk 7 месяцев назад

I’m was born 67 in Cov.. moved to Florida 2003!! All the family still bk in Covertry. Visit often miss a lot and loved this great interview. ❤

@redballoonluke Год назад

One of the best interviews on the internet. Brilliant. Thank you.

@bertsall6265 Год назад

What an incredible, inspirational man! I loved hearing his stories and his incredible mental strength. What a legend!

@nedrarigsby9609 Год назад

He is a legend

@RichPickingsBT41 Год назад

brilliant insight and nice to see Billy open up about his experiences. Total respect sir

@bertiew6771 Год назад

What a funny, self-deprecating, humble fella. I could listen to him for hours and it's ironic that as a 9 year old he chased respect; he certainly has mine on so many levels.

@neildodsworth48 2 месяца назад

I am an army brat, who didn't follow my dad. But his stories about his interactions with these men can excite, humble or tear you to pieces. But one constant across them all, is that his admiration and utter respect for these guys knows no bounds. Respect to Billy and thanks for looking after us all.

@binjuice59 Год назад

As ex military and a Falklands veteran men like Billy are top of their game came into contact with the Hereford heroes on a few occasions in UK and Belize on an exercise level and they are the total professionals Read Billy's book as well as Foxy and Ollie all top operators 👍

@Bombabingbong66 Год назад

Also the older Lads back in the 80s n 90s. 💀💀💀

@MrTangolizard Год назад

I’m x infantry and came into contact with the SAS in Northern Ireland very professional and basically took control of our op and operation that we had been operating on for a week and just as it’s bringing fruit they took it lol mind u it did let me get some sleep

@kevinmartin2411 Год назад

Worked with an ex SAS, when he talked about the Falklands he said he just went around picking up bullets, or other metal junk. Never spoke about his duties. He got the sack for raiding a confidential file & displaying the directors salaries on the bulletin board! Hope he found peace.

@stephenkelly9633 7 месяцев назад

What a guy, what an inspiration, this is the sort of man you hope your kids turn out like. number 1 role model

@harrys1848 Год назад

Great interview. The interviewer did a cracking job of listening and to speak at exactly the right time. A rare skill these days.

@thesheperd7567 2 месяца назад

Scots Guards, 1997 doing the joint para guards junior NCO course at Pirbright. The log race was 5 miles and it was my command task. My team started dropping off the log and the last mile was me and 3 others. I did not get to run beside the log as I was leading. Stood at attention at the end I felt that I was going to drop. Crunching my teeth and rapid blinking I managed to hold myself together then the run back still leading. To this day retired, I can honestly say it's the toughest thing I've ever done. Yes we do log runs here and there but when tasked on a course for promotion the whole event multiplies in serious aggression and hoping to entertain the directing staff. A complete career in the army and that day is etched into my mind as the toughest physical morning ever. Having a toughest day makes everything easier as I can compare and accept it's achievable.

@mattwilkinson5858 9 месяцев назад

Mad respect for Billy and the SAS guys, he is bang on about them being the best of the best.

@djft6944 Год назад

Hands down this is the best insight into SAS ive ever seen. Awesome interview Billy is great

@biblical1694 Год назад

I can’t even begin to imagine what these guys are like in their prime. Mentality monsters, killing machines… genuinely the most dangerous people on earth.

@Bombabingbong66 Год назад

But how many of them Kill themselves....they can't return to civvy street after their expériences.

@Michelle-tr5sq 2 месяца назад

James bond 😅

@kinkong1961 Год назад

This is the best hour and a half I have ever spent listening to a person's life experience I have met SAS people and they are all humble people I worked for the Rac and we had a was guy training us medical on how to get someone with a back injury out of a burning car as normally you wouldn't move them in those 8 hours I learnt so much of this guy as he was so engaging he knew how to talk to us and make us proud of what we are doing and a few years later I saved 3 people's lives in different accident situations and event today 20 years later I still remember all that he had trained me these guys are special people I so much admiration for them and I thank them for their service to me they are the unsung heroes of the armed forces as you never hear what they do apart from the embassy takedown which was awesome showed the world that we do have the best special forces in the world fact, not fiction and that includes Australia and New Zealand too. God bless them all, as they are keeping us safe.

@joolspirog 3 месяца назад

I would have agreed up to 10 years ago but Russian spetnaz, US seals and Polish GROM are just 3 that are also incredibly well trained and disciplined. I’d give a mention to Israeli MOSSAD too.

@mikga45 3 месяца назад

@@joolspirog The US military was trained by the SAS. The seals are good. If my butt was in trouble and I needed to be saved I would rather have delta rescue me.

@mikga45 3 месяца назад

This is a true story I will tell. I spent 7 years in Iraq and 1 year in Afghanistan. Both places were in combat zones. I worked with KBR in Iraq and Flour Daniels in Afghanistan. A convoy which was ran by the US army national guard. The convoy came under fire it was a convoy from Balad "camp anaconda" the national guard took off and left KBR behind. Delta was sent into bring back the KBR convoy, suicide mission. They brought the convoy back and the best people to lead convoys were the US Marines they never abandoned a convoy. National guard has no business to be deployed to combat zones. The toughest are delta. The get it done guys are the green berets. I had a service call to repair an air conditioning unit for a green beret living quarters. I told them I did not have the part to make the repairs. They told me to come back in the morning and they would have parts for me. In the morning they had 3 condenser units sitting outside their room. Connex. The green berets can make anything happen. But for bad a*s it's delta. They are the ones who are sent on impossible missions. When I was training long ago we had war games against the royal Marines and they could run up mountains with full rucksacs. But their tactics were poor. In actual combat they would have lost before us. They were like are military now all bunched together where a mortar round or rocked would take the whole group out. When I was in the infantry we made sure to not bunch together. We did recon patrols with a fire team from the squad. Made sure no helmets, no slings to rattle or canteens half full of water. We could crawl in and not be seen and be only a few feet from the enemy. If they see you game over.

@shindiram8700 Год назад

Fair play to mate big respect I'm roughly & was born and brought up in Wolverhampton around the same times those days were very tough & was easy to go the wrong way. To listen to your life was inspirational.Big Respect mate

@Guardsman23 Год назад

Best interview I've watched in my life. Like most people who joined the Armed forces, you wanted to go for the pinnacle and for whatever reason you didn't. This is definitely insightful into those, that are first off the plane on tours. Gleaming sandbag gen.

@manrajs4998 Год назад

listening to his story, it shows the importance of having a strong man in a young mans life.

@morganamaya Год назад

New subscriber!! Absolutely loved this, Billy is fantastic and it was just great to hear all about his life. An inspiration on how to do good 😊 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@lonewandererbushcraftwildc6822 Год назад

This is why I love Billy Billingham because he says it as it is & doesn't give you BS. He's had a very very tough life & at the same time a very rewarding one which he has earned 100%. I can tell he is a kind man deep down but I can also tell he's a force to be recond with if you crossed him. I think his first book I read his autobiography was one of the best autobiographies I've ever read without breaking the sf official secrets act which all ex sf guys have got to uphold. Great Man 👍

@desertmandan123 8 месяцев назад

Watched this today, and was glued to my seat for the entire length of the video. Billy is, a man amongst men. nuf said.

@sandersson2813 Год назад

Let's take moment to appreciate how good the interviewer is.

@joshholgate3074 2 месяца назад

Absolutely ❤️❤️

@markrunnalls7215 Год назад

What a mega ,mental role model of a man Billy is ,he's one incredible bloke never mind all these so called reality media driven hype types . Cheers LADbible .

@garryjones2766 10 месяцев назад

Absolutely brilliant interview. Just goes to show how anybody can turn there life around if they want to. Big respect to you Billy.

@user-hj7fs8hx1h Год назад

❤ Billy, how amazing are you? I love anything to do with our armed forces from back in the day to now, i have total admiration for all you brave and loyal people in keeping our country safe, God Bless You x

@aaron1143 Год назад

Thanks Billy and all our armed forces for all they do. Great interview. Informative and inspiring. 👍

@overthewebb Год назад

My brother retired from 22 years in the rifles as a sgt mjr and met Billy a few years back at Catterick. My Bro said he was a cool guy and down to earth, he spend a while speaking with my brother. Another story of the SAS was at school with my old PE teacher called Mr Roberts, it was kinda known or talked about that he was ex SAS, he was doing stuff in PE like jumping boxes and doing crazy PT stuff with us, and we would watch him and say we have no chance to do it. Every lunchtime we would see Mr Roberts, running (tabbing) with a bergan on and running for miles every lunchtime. Roberts was smaller than me and I'm not big he must've been 5'6 or so, but he had a tough look of someone who has served. I remember one of the school tough guys challenging him in the 90's and he grabbed this kid who was way bigger than him like he was nothing, and put on nerve holds on him and the kid was screaming for him to let go. He never messed with Mr Roberts again. We all asked him about SAS and not once did he admit it it, he always said nah, that's not me, always in denial about it. He showed it in attitutude and his actions imo

@robmitchell5737 Год назад

Having worked with the Regiment on several occasions they are truly professionals and I agree with Billy, no one comes close to them. Very proud to have worked with them

@lizjones9086 9 месяцев назад

I use to live in Hereford & my best friends dad was in the SAS...like he said very understated man go off never said where he was going & never knew if he would come home , when he retired from the SAS he told us that he was in Yemen & Beirut...I loved listening to Billy he had such interesting life , it was like listening to Dave my friends dad...Brilliant

@matt7965 Год назад

Well that is the greatest interview I've ever seen...its hard to stay interested in interviews but this one is brilliant

@SeanAEHegarty1984 Год назад

Probably one of the best *beep* interviews I’ve *beep* listened to. Billy *beep* spoke openly and from the heart about some bad *beep* situations. Best *beep* interview, LadBible. I love how your team missed a crafty little F-bomb around the 33 minute mark. They deserve a medal for the amount of censoring 🤣🤣

@wardygrub Год назад

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@VIDSInsight Год назад

Billy is awesome and I luv his accent! Thanks for inviting him!

@adamlees8410 11 месяцев назад

What I take from this is just how tough mentally these guys are. There is no quit in the elite soldiers and they find the answers when everyone else folds. They are special people that walk amongst us.