Christian Craighead - British SAS | BRCC #197
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Published 2022-03-07
0:00 - Intro
2:33 - Joining the British Army
4:13 - Becoming a British paratrooper
7:17 - Jumping out of a balloon
10:48 - Harnessing adrenaline
16:14 - Training young soldiers
19:42 - Pathfinder Platoon
22:42 - Highly outnumbered
26:34 - First time engaging the enemy
32:00 - Getting injured and returning to work
36:14 - Mentally preparing for combat
45:06 - Getting comfortable with chaos
53:50 - One Man In
59:43 - What’s it like getting shot?
1:03:10 - Commercial
1:03:25 - Recovering after getting shot
1:06:37 - British weapons
1:12:19 - Favorite pistols
1:19:29 - British firearm laws
1:25:02 - Investing in the Warrior Culture
1:31:10 - Demolition Man
1:33:29 - Christian’s upcoming schedule
1:36:58 - Outro
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All Comments (21)
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One thing I love about America is how much they appreciate their armed forces. There's not enough appreciation in the UK for the military anymore.
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hey Chris, shout out from Nairobi! You saved so many people's lives that day. It is because of your selfless act that many people are able to still see their friends and family and enjoy good times with them. Waiting on that book to be released!
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Crushed, ejected from the vehicle, neck broken in 3 places, back broken in 7, dislocated hip, multiple broken ribs, tension pneumothorax, broken shoulder blade and collar bone, skull fracture and a subdural hematoma. "So I was in a bad way" This man takes understatement to an entirely new level.
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Hello Chris, From Nairobi, you are a legend here. Your selfless service during the Dusit incident is forever appreciated. Asante sana.
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Not only was he in the parachute regiment but also made it in the pathfinders platoon and then the SAS. That is legendary.
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I remember when that happened and all the facts eventually came out that he was just a lone guy, heard something go down, grabbed his Kit and was like 'Hold my Tea Lads, I'll sort this out"
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I’ve trained with the Brits during my time in the Marine Corp. Very motivated and focused group of individuals. If y’all think the us Americans are bad ass those British dudes were straight up doing pt while wearing full gear on the summer at 29 palms before conducting field operations with us. Those dudes are nuts.
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he deserves a movie
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The Man, The Myth, The Legend/Jedi Obi Wan Nairobi and boom Northerner 🇬🇧
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Mans a walking legend
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Thank you, Christian Craighead, for sharing your fascinating story! Truly so inspirational! God bless You!!
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Thank god these guys are on our side! Shoulder to shoulder. 🇬🇧🇺🇸
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Who Dares, Wins. That says it all in my opinion. Well done, Mr. Craighead, you're exactly how I imagined. You're a credit to The Paras, Pathfinders, The SAS, The British Army, our Country and a real hero. 🇬🇧
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I remember explaining to my 6 year old daughter the day that Chris went in there, that there are real life superheroes amongst us. They don’t fly or run fast, but they can call upon supernatural courage when people need saving.
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I was in the SAS, the Salvation Army Swansea... hearing a shaking charity tin still gives me flashbacks
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I were in the same company as this guy in 2 PARA in the mid 90s. Such a nice kid and good to see him doing well for himself.
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Love the fact he drew a line under the SAS days. Very professional
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How Proud i am of Chris Craighead even more so knowing he's a Geordie as us Geordies are Super proud of where we are from and what a Human Being you are Cristian
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as a Kenyan i thank you for your service sir.
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Thank you for your service Obi Wan Nairobi. Parachute reg, Parthfinders and SAS, a true warrior
