SAS Raid - Pebble Island 1982 

One fact I learnt from written accounts of the SAS raids on airfields, both in the Falklands and WW2 was that when destroying multiple aircraft of the same type, like the Pucaras, was to always put the explosive charges on the same position on each aircraft, that way the opposition can't cannibalise damaged aircraft to repair a few working ones!

“Skyvan" never have I seen a name fit the Thing that it named so Well. It actualy looks like a skyvan.

Hi, I'm from Buenos Aires, Argentina. I always find it fascinating to watch videos or documentaries about the war from the british perspective. A couple of weeks ago I saw a documentary about this operation (I don't know if I can put a link to that video here) but it's called "Special Air Service (SAS) - The Falklands Campaign", really cool. No hard feelings. A pointless war. Our countries should never have gone to war. I am more angry about what the military government of that moment did to its own citizens...they kidnapped, tortured and killed thousands of Argentines. I admire the Argentine Air Force but I also admire the Royal Air Force and everything they did during ww2....I love the Spitfire! =) Good luck with your channel. Bye. Adios. (sorry, my english is very rusty, I hope you understand what I have written XD)

My mate “Paddy” destroyed most of the aircraft on the ground. Killed 21st May 1982 . RIP: Raymond E Armstrong D SQN 22 SAS - Ex 1RGJ.

Big fan of the channel, keep up the good work Mark!! As an Argentine, I will always regret the great damage that my country inflicted on the lives of the people that lives on the Falklands, despite what you might think is right or wrong, we had no right to mess with their lives. If we talk about the infantry marine corps, to say that some decisions and strategies taken by our command and generals were stupid and rushed will be an understatement. It will always be a mystery for me how our generals choose to challenge a nation with hundreds of years of warfare expertise...I just don't get it. Despite that fact, many great soldiers fought till their last breath. It was a pointless war, at least for our side. From a historical point of view, I will always be fascinated by the Falklands War, after all, it is the only modern combat of Argentina. The efficiency and talent which of our Air force executed their missions, one could say almost suicidal, against an enemy with technology several decades ahead from ours. Falklands prove many things to the British, and it was a well needed political boost at the time. First real combat of the Harrier and the Sidewinder missile. It was a testbed to a lot of technology. A great example of how a good chain of command, efficient logistics, and trained officers can overcome great challenges leading. their troops to victory. My deepest respect for all the professionals who lost their lives and the ones who survived, on both sides.

Mark's statistics: Pebble Island 1000 sheep per human Welsh soldiers: Excellent, count us in

Everybody gangsta until SAS shows up

Greetings from USA. Thanks for posting, excellent video! All of us at work were cheering the SAS on!

I was in a fatigue party, dispatched in late 1982 to clear the airfield, under the command of a Small Arms School Corps (SASC) officer. We found that the majority of the wrecked aircraft were sunk up to their wheel axles in the mud - it was a grass airfield, so don't know if they'd have been able to take off - but that doesn't diminish the professionalism and bravery of the SAS lads who carried out the op. A couple of fairly intact Pucara aircraft were left for later recovery (think one is at the Fleet Air Arm Museum at Yeovilton), and we rolled, heaved and pushed the remainder into the sea, down the rather precarious cliff which bordered the airstrip. Interesting times, a lifetime ago....

I have to say your videos are by far my favorite history videos on RU-vid... You do beyond a fantastic job. Thanks so much

Good video as always! Greetings from Argentina

I met the Royal Marines just back from the Falklands in Naples Italy 1982. HMS Fearless and Niad docked right behind us so we saw each other daily for a couple days. They were pretty beat up as was their ships riddled with shell holes. They told us some horrific stories and lost alot of Marines. I remember thinking, man I'm glad we won't be doing anything crazy like these guys. I'd be in Beirut in a few weeks little did I know

1980s British military story's are very interesting. Thanks for the video.

So grateful to have these guys to keep us safe. Braver men than I am.

28 likes 1 minute after upload, good job Mr. Felton!

SAS battle of Mirbat would be a good video.

I remember during the Falklands campaign the British brought one of their damaged ships here to the port of Tampa for repairs. Bush gardens let the crew in for the day for free, and they also were able to go to Clearwater beach which is one of the best beaches in the U.S.. I think they were here for over a week.

The whole Falklands Op was an inspiration to me as a 17yr old to join the US Army...

'Most people spend their time applauding the SEALs or other American units, but the major British special forces, such as the Special Air Service and the Special Boat Service, not only predated American special forces, but also inspired many of them to be what they are today. Without the inspiration of the SAS, a regiment known for one of the most grueling selection trials in the world, we likely wouldn’t have most of the modern special forces around the world that we have today.' Gregory Myers

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Im a simple man, im notified of a Mark Felton upload, i watch the upload, i like the upload🤷🏼‍♂️

Mr, Felton I find your productions, Informative, an Precise little nuggets of history that you plucked from the banquet of War history. I want to thank you for the time an effort it has taken to bloody bring them to fruition, for our media dinning experience. An please make shure you always narrate our story as your voice for this, makes the presentation.

Destroying the aircraft was first priority everything else was on second priority. It's about to be midnight in India, and I'm watching your videos. Nice work.

A channel where I always hit the like button first and then watch the video. Thank you Sir Felton!

Great video, I never would have known about this operation! It's literally a 1980's re-enactment of the airfield raids the SAS carried out in north Africa against the Germans.

You have to think Paddy Mayne was looking down on them and cheering them on. It must have felt like old times to him.

“Much imitated but never surpassed” should be the new motto of the sas 😂

Hastily becoming a favourite RU-vid channel of mine. Please do keep up the fantastic and insightful work. Thankyou!

I'm surprised ther was no mention of the two SAS Sgts that decided to settle a long simmering dispute in the middle of the attack. Two guys in a punch up with explosions and tracer flying around, LOL

All of this was happening as I turned 21. I watched the nightly news thinking these young men were the same age as me. I questioned if I would be able to do what they did for Queen and country. Years later I joined the army in artillery and I did 21 years service with 2 deployments. I would never have been good enough to join the SAS or Commandos but I do have immense respect for those that do. Late in my career we had a Falkland War veteran (3 Para) post to our Regiment. He was one tough bastard, just what is required in a soldier.

There's quite a lot more to this story. The guys had a rolling fire fight whilst being chased by the Argentinians as they extracted away from the op. It got pretty touch and go as ammunition was almost out before they got away. This came first hand from an elderly friend who was there.

Love your content, man. Greetings from Argentina :)

This is what I love about SAS you rarely hear about their missions from the operators or if so not until years later and it's not get a movie deal from it. They really are the silent professionals in our SOF community.

Never sass the SAS!! Thanks Mark Great Video!🇺🇸🇬🇧🇺🇸!!

This channel will have 1 million subscribers by the end of this year.

Would be cool to see a vid about the SAS in Oman. Weirdly I met a guy who was involved through helping my ma babysit, he was the laddies granda, when I was unemployed, he encouraged me to study military history (though I do stuff way earlier than this channel). He didn’t like to talk about in much detail but I’d love to know more. Love the channel and content.

One of the Argentine Pucaras is at RAF Cosford, one of the RAF Museums and well Worth visiting

Great videos as always Mark. 1980s British military events are almost completely unknown to me. Please consider exploring more Submarine stories from any era.

This is one of my new favorite channels, right up there with the history guy. Thanks for all the hard work.

Dang 45 SAS in 2 choppers that’s tight!

Excellent episode, as usual. Now, WHY would anybody give this episode a thumbs down??

Back in 1983 on a visit to the U.K. I bought the excellent 1983 yearbook of the RAF (dealing mostly with the Falklands war one year earlier, no wonder). Within, there is a picture of a damaged Pucara being hauled away by a British transport helicopter. I always wondered what happened to that plane, since I have seen some documentaries about the subject and no mention about that. Now I know. Thanks again Mark!

I used to read commando boys magazine in the early 70s, your stories remind me of heroism and daring do, typical British pluck!! Bravo again for another great story..

I will eventually get through every single video on this channel! Does anybody else binge watch this channel?? It's so easy to watch for hours

Love these SAS stories, love the SAS as well!

Thank you very much Mark Sir for your excellent channel

I was literally reading about this, and now a video? Could life be any better?

This is the best history channel by far. I am so glad I randomly stumbled upon this channel, have been daily binging ever si ce.

This video was a pleasant change of pace. Thank you Dr. Felton!

Great to see a South Atlantic War video by a british historian who keeps his composure, formality and objectivity while a talking about a subject to which he is related. You´re an example to us all, Mark. Greetings from Argentina.

My Dad has got one of the Pukara oil gauges mounted on a stand. He arrived just as the conflict was over and help reinforce Stanley. He's also got one of the spent shells turned into an ashtray.

Could you make a vid about the Vulcan bombing Attack on the same airstrip wich was the longest Attack ever

Another fantastic look into history! Well done Mr. Felton!!!

Thanks for another interesting story. I remember watching the news footage at the time in Perth (WA).

Excellent video as usual! Always brilliant to see more Falklands War content online, there isn't enough! Perhaps a video on Top Mallo House? Or the accidental downing of a Gazelle by HMS Cardiff?

As always. Best content. Greetings from the island of Philippines.

I bet this gets the fastest likes record Mark has seen...Pebble Island was Legendary.

I see a new clip, I hit "LIKE". No shenanigans given!!

Have you ever considered doing a WW2 In Colour style documentary before?

Keep up the great raid videos, love the little snippets of history.

Enjoyed the clips of Pucaras in flight, have never seen them before. Most pictures are after they had been destroyed.

I recommend "Across an angry sea" by Sir Cedric Delves. He led D Squadron 22 SAS in the Falkland war.

Bet the harrier pilots were relieved that they took out the sky van!👌

Well known but a bit on Blair Paddy Mayne of WW2 SAS would be good. He lived near me.

Another fantastically interesting video. Loving these 70s and 80s british history vids.

Your videos on the Falklands Islands war are top notch. I remember this time well.

Love these videos, thanks Mark.

I hadn't heard of this SAS operation, so many thanks for the video.

Great work as always

So many memories. Thanks Mark.

My favorite history teacher. Thank you Dr.Mark.

Pucaras are awesome, I think it would be cool to have one as a private plane ✈️ kinda like a OV-1

Outstanding review as always, i always felt a little sorry for the Argentine soldiers,they were just conscripted young men that had very little training & no combat experience & lets face it they up against a formidable enemy, us Brit's!!

Yet another brilliant video, thankyou

Great video again, More please, home sick...

NOOO not the sky van! It's to cute haha Another awesome video Mark, favourite channel on RU-vid!

Mark, did you spot the SAS in Colchester several years back? Heavily modified MOD land rovers. Ski masks to make up for lack of windscreen. Heavy rain. Autumn. The 4 man squads are arranged by height so that foot strides match and fatigue is equal. My old man was one of them back in the early 70’s. Primrose roots for energy in spring. Mars bars in the right side of the backpacks. Me and my brother stole them when dad was home after 8 months abroad

That Skyvan sure does look intimidating 🤣

Mark. Can you do something on British built type 42 destroyer ARA Santissima Trinidad.The ship that was so ashamed to be in the Argentine Navy it rolled over and sank while in port..Look it up it actually happened.

Hey Mark, love the frequent uploads awesome work. Do you think you could do a video on the 1st Fallschirm-Panzer Division Hermann Göring if you haven't already? Like so he sees this please.

Awesome Video as always. Greetings from Germany ^^

Great work, love this channel

Thank you for your service lads n lasses, May you all rest in peace, to all the ones who never made it home! !

Best channel on YT

Love the format!!

The Argentines really only had one chance at fighting and that was with air superiority and so it was very clever for them to attach an airbase with reconnaissance aircraft Great job SAS!

This is a really cool video, thanks Mark~♡

More Falkland more Felton awesome!!!!

Small country.strong people.mighty army. We don't care what size you are.bring it on. Thnx mark great channel.👍

Another great video! Thanks!

every single new detail I learn about the Falklands war makes me mutter out loud, "wtf were you thinking Argentina?!" literally, every single thing

Reminds me of one of the first SAS raids on the German airfield destroying their aircraft! Oh how history repeats itself! Excellent video!

Good work Mark, lovely story, again.

Great video, Mark

Your intro music is superb.

Never knew about this wow. And i feel like a know decent splat of military history. Thanks Doc!

Great stuff. Learning something always with your videos.

Another excellent video! Keep them coming!

Big fan ,great concise delivery,.

Thank you Mark very cool!