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SAS: Sea King Down
SAS: Sea King Down
hardback
Published:
13 May, 2021
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Description
The thrilling, edge-of-your-seat true story of one soldier's Special Forces operations in the Falklands War
'BRILLIANT. A ROLLERCOASTER OF BLISTERING ACTION, SURVIVAL AND BEHIND-THE-LINES DARING' DAMIEN LEWIS
'A GRIPPING UNTOLD STORY OF HEROISM, HARDSHIP AND SACRIFICE WITHIN THE SAS' BEAR GRYLLS
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After passing the world's toughest Special Forces selection and joining the elite ranks of D Squadron, 22 SAS in 1979, Mark 'Splash' Aston thought the hard part was over.
Then on April 2 1982 Argentina invaded the Falkland Islands.
Days later D Squadron joined the cutting edge of Britain's campaign to retake the islands. Facing extreme weather and a determined enemy, Splash and the men of D Squadron fought in one extraordinary contact after another. The action never let up.
When tragedy struck their Sea King helicopter and it crashed in the freezing South Atlantic, Splash was one of just nine survivors. Evacuated to a hospital ship, Splash defied orders and a suspected broken neck to re-join his unit until the fight was won.
An unputdownable, edge-of-the-seat insight into still classified Special Forces operations during the Falklands War, SAS: Sea King Down will take its place alongside classics like Bravo Two Zero as military adventure writing of the highest order.
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'Gripping, fast moving and completely authentic. A brilliant piece of work. Better than Bravo Two Zero' Mike Rose, former Commanding Officer of the SAS
More Details
| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9780241400982 |
| ISBN10 | 0241400988 |
| Number Of Pages | 416 |
| Item Weight | 681 g |
| Product Dimensions | 162 x 240 x 38 mm |
| Publisher / Reseller | Penguin Books Ltd |
| Format | hardback |
Media Reviews
Brilliant. A rollercoaster of blistering action, survival and behind-the-lines daring -- Damien Lewis
Gripping, fast moving and completely authentic. A brilliant piece of work. Better than Bravo Two Zero -- Mike Rose, former Commanding Officer of the SAS
A gripping untold story of heroism, hardship and sacrifice within the SAS -- Bear Grylls
Brings alive the hardships, fear and bravery of the elite soldier . . . A great tale, loaded with comradeship * Sun *
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Author's Bio
Mark Aston (Author)
Mark "Splash" Aston spent a lifetime in the Army, serving for 39 years in call. Joining the Glosters, as a teenager, he passed selection in 1978 and joined the Mountain Troop of D Squadron, 22 SAS, the only squadron involved in direct action against the Argentine forces. He finished his career as the SAS RSM at the Parachute School.
Stuart Tootal (Author)
Stuart Tootal is a former army Colonel, a best-selling author and currently a global head in the corporate security sector. His exceptional military career has seen him serve in Northern Ireland and the Middle East.