Des Powell
@P22Des
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• Former UK 22 SAS Regt • Parachute Regt • Special Air Service • Author of SAS: BRAVO THREE ZERO📖 • Enquiries: andrewgordon @davidhigham .co.uk
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Life In The SAS: Des Powell - go watch the full Podcast on YouTube/ Dodge Woodall EventfulLives.
@DodgeWoodall
#podcast
#talk
#interview
#sas
#whodareswins
#MiddleEastConflict
Not one to miss…
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May 5, 1980, when the masked figure was seen by millions on the balcony of the Iranian Embassy, the man in black was Sergeant John McAleese who led the frontal assault that brought a dramatic end to the hostage crisis that had been gripping the nation for six days.
#britishsf
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Sgt. Mel Parry, in respirator and black overalls and armed with a Heckler & Koch MP5 sub- machinegun, climbed from an adjacent balcony to force an entrance to the Iranian embassy, Mel was leader of the Special Air Service “balcony team” which made the assault in May 1980
#sf
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#OnThisDay
30th April 1980 The Iranian Embassy siege took place after a group of six armed men stormed the Iranian embassy on Prince's Gate in South Kensington, London.
The gunmen, Iranian Arabs campaigning for sovereignty of Khuzestan Province, took 26 people hostage
#sas
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Ready to raise merry hell - yours truly, Des Powell, Nothing remotely like the Gulf War deployment had been tried by the SAS since WWII, and the days of SAS founders Colonels David Stirling and Blair Paddy Mayne deploying in fleets of specially-adapted, heavily-armed Land Rovers.
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B Squadron deployed from the UK to the (UAE), for high-intensity desert training, which included deploying in cumbersome NBC (nuclear, biological and chemical) protective gear, known as noddy suits. Bravo Three Zero's signaller, with yours truly, Des Powell, second from right.
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Pictured during the nightmarish escape and evasion phase of SAS selection, yours truly Des Powell second from left. Injured by a viciously-spiked tree on the jungle phase, I would have to attempt selection twice, before finally making it into the Regiment.
#sas
#whodareswins
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During counter-terrorism training, wearing all the specialist black kit on CT operations, the pistol often proved the better weapon for close-quarter combat. When B Squadron were scrambled for Iraq operations in 1991, we'd spent months on CT duties.
#WHODARESWINS
#SAS
#B30
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Above - In the door way in white hanging from a Westland Lynx, SAS blades prepare to leap into the void on a low-level insertion.
#SAS
#WHOSDEARSWINS
#UKSF22
#HELLJUMPERS
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The DNA of the SAS was set by the true legends of the North Africa campaign from whence The Regiment was born, Mann the film will capture the said DNA.
#FOUNDINGFATHERS
#SAS
#LRDG
#PICTUREFILM
@authordlewis
@mflspeaker
@exSASChrisRyan
@antmiddleton
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Training with Norway’s special forces we learned how to survive with sub-zero temperatures and extremely hostile conditions, few of us ever expected Iraq in 1991 to suffer heavy snowfall and freezing, life-sapping conditions.
#BRAVOTHREEZERO
@mflspeaker
@authordlewis
@gordonwise
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B Squadron’s Air and Mountain Troops, in black CT gear, showing from the Bravo patrols: left to right, back row: No. 3, author Des Powell; No. 7, Andy McNab; No. 10, Chris Ryan; No. 15, Bob Consiglio. From row: No. 9, Joe Ambler; No. 10,Trev Moriarty.
@mflspeaker
@authordlewis
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Air Troop, B squadron with yours truly, Des Powell, six from left, back row. Behind is the famous SAS clocktower, upon which are inscribed the immortal words: ‘We are the pilgrims, master, we shall go, always a little further it may be…’
@authordlewis
@mflspeaker
@gordonwise
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On 8 May 1945, Prime Minister Winston Churchill announced that the war in Europe had ended. On VEDay, we remember those who fought and died to protect our freedom. Nearly eight decades on we remember the many British, personnel who liberated a continent from tyranny.
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“When everything is against you there is always the hardest training in the world to fall back on
#WhoDaresWins
“ The discussion between me &
@authordlewis
at the launch of my book
@NAM_London
where I mention a conversation I had with
@exSASChrisRyan
about the up coming conflict.
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“Lest We Forget”
@authordlewis
@gordonwise
@mflspeaker
@soph_ransompr
#RemembranceDay
#NeverForgotten
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Over a month since the release of SAS: Bravo Three Zero! Thank you to all who have purchased the book and for all the support throughout this journey!
#BravoThreeZero
@authordlewis
@soph_ransompr
@mflspeaker
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A big thank you to
@jackcarrusa
for inviting me to be a guest on his
@dangerclosepodcast
Here is a snippet of the podcast sharing some of mine and Jack’s conversation, enjoy!
Link to full video below:
@authordlewis
@mflspeaker
@soph_ransompr
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It’s not too late to grab a copy of SAS: Bravo Three Zero to make the perfect Christmas gift, follow the link below to purchase a hardcover, audio book or kindle addition!!
#BravoThreeZero
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On VEDay we remember the bravery and sacrifice of the Greatest Generation.
This year we commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day and recall the extraordinary events which led to the liberation of Western Europe.
We must never forget the price paid for our freedom and values.
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Standby, standby…go! Billy Billingham back on tour, always good seeing you pal.
#WhoDaresWins
#AlwaysALittleFurther
#SAS
#SASWHODARESWINS
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We honour the 80th anniversary of D-Day and remember the courage & sacrifice of the soldiers who fought for our freedom. To the soldiers that stepped up to the mark & laid down their life's so that we can live in a better world, we owe you everything... we will remember them.
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On the move with
@authordlewis
promoting BRAVO THREE ZERO! Thanks to all who have purchased a copy and followed me on the journey so far
#BravoThreeZero
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Think it’s safe to say I won the straight face competition between
@billingham229b
and I, better luck next time pal
#BravoThreeZero
@authordlewis
@soph_ransompr
@mflspeaker
@EBwatches
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Great catch up in Cardiff Friday evening!
'Break a leg'
@BearGrylls
at the OVO Arena Wembley on the last gig of your tour! Always putting "water back in the well!"
Suffice to say Bear was in very safe hands...
@bigphilcampion
#whodareswins
#sas
#NeverGiveUp
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Figuring out how to strategise a good breakfast with my good pal
@billingham229b
@authordlewis
@mflspeaker
@gordonwise
@soph_ransompr
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SAS Bravo Three Zero, named as a recommended read by Harrods bookstore has officially sold out in
@Harrods
Thank you to all for purchasing!!
#BravoThreeZero
@soph_lit
@authordlewis
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“The fire that burnt brightly inside the SOE’s finest continues to burn today” Damien has caught the essence of the ultimate wartime heroine.
@authordlewis
@mflspeaker
@gordonwise
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We’ve two ears and one mouth, hence, it’s good practice to listen more, especially when in the presence of the de facto historian
@authordlewis
of the SAS at the launch of Damien Lewis’ latest blockbuster SAS Brothers In Arms yesterday evening.
@gordonwise
@mflspeaker
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Great to be back
@WaterstonesPB
signing copies of SAS: BRAVO THREE ZERO! Be sure to get yours whilst stocks last, just in time for Christmas!!
@soph_ransompr
@authordlewis
@mflspeaker
#BravoThreeZero
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Today we say our final goodbyes to our once courageous & beloved her Majesty the Queen, we remember her acts of valour and bravery she gave for this country, now may she finally rest. I salute you one last time my queen… thank you Ma’ma🇬🇧
@authordlewis
@mflspeaker
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Thanks to all who came to my last book event and signing
@WaterstonesCamb
fantastic to see you all there on Remembrance Day!!
@soph_lit
@authordlewis
@mflspeaker
#BravoThreeZero
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Looking forward to it…
From photo plates of SAS Brothers In Arms, my new book. The gripping tale of the birth of the SAS and the men who forged a new means of waging war. Launch event next week: I'm in conversation with SAS veteran Des Powell
@P22Des
, revealing all.
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Great to see my pal’s bestseller being made into such a fantastic Guy Ritchie movie scoring an outstanding 92% on Rotten Tomatoes.
‘
@authordlewis
is both a meticulous historian and a born storyteller’
#sas
#whodareswins
#storyteller
#movie
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“Always vigilant, always wary, always hungry for more, me and my team are already on the move in 2023, let’s kick up some positive dust ‘Standby…Standby…Go!’
#NewYear2023
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Armed Forces Day - Take time to ponder that we have a select band of highly trained people who will always go a little further.
@authordlewis
@mflspeaker
@gordonwise
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We stand a proud nation in honour of Her Majesty The Queen Elizabeth II 1926 - 2022 thank you for your service.
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Merry Christmas to all, I hope you have had a safe and happy day with loved ones!
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22nd of May event coming up at The Imperial War Museum
@I_W_M
, chaired by myself, plus other key venues for
@authordlewis
forthcoming book, SAS Great Escapes 3.
Click on the link for details:
#sas
#whodearswins
#talk
#author
#book
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Great evening at the
@IWMDuxford
promoting
@authordlewis
latest book SAS: Great Escape Three, never get tired of indulging in these heroic story’s!
Thanks for having us & to Damien it is a pleasure as always, thank you to all who attended this brilliant event!
Book out now!
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Supporting my good Pal
@exSASChrisRyan
on the launch of his fantastic new book, Outcast ‘riveting, gritty, visceral. A rollercoaster ride with a savage twist.’
This is not one to miss, get your copy now!
@WaterstonesLinc
@gordonwise
@mflspeaker
@authordlewis
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‘Coming Back To Normality’ - A snippet of myself &
@DodgeWoodall
exchange.
#sas
#whodareswins
#eventfullifes
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The auction of SAS: Bravo Three Zero in support of B.B.C Children in Need Appeal 2021 helped raise an unbelievable £24,888! Fantastic efforts for an important cause
@authordlewis
@soph_ransompr
@mflspeaker
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Live event tomorrow with
@authordlewis
and
@WestYorksPolice
at the Village Hotel in Tingley - tickets available on the door! Look forward to seeing you all there
#BravoThreeZero
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Proud to announce that I am officially an ambassador for
@EBwatches
delighted to be representing such a fantastic brand
#ebwatches
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Be sure to book your tickets for my next talk and book signing
@WaterstonesCamb
this Thursday 11th at 6pm with my good pal
@mflspeaker
!! Look forward to seeing you all there
#BravoThreeZero
@soph_lit
@authordlewis
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When Billy speaks the world should listen! Humbled.
@authordlewis
@mflspeaker
@gordonwise
PAPERBACK OUT NOW!
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Sunday times top 10 best seller SAS: Bravo Three Zero.
@CBGBooks
@gordonwise
@authordlewis
@mflspeaker
@soph_ransompr
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‘First In Last Out’ paid a visit to the
@AirAssaultMuse
and was accompanied by author Jason Woods to promote our books SAS: Bravo Three Zero & Paras In Action both available now in stores and online.
@authordlewis
@mflspeaker
@gordonwise
@soph_ransompr
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‘A man is great not because he hasn't failed, a man is great because failure hasn't stopped him.’
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Catch me at the
@NAM_London
interviewing
@authordlewis
on his new book SAS: Brothers In Arms on the 27th of October 2022, 5:30pm drinks reception 6:30pm event.
@mflspeaker
@gordonwise
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Fantastic time on the
@JackCarrUSA
podcast! Great to speak to you pal! If you haven’t already tuned in, check out the link below:
@mflspeaker
@authordlewis
@soph_ransompr
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Podcast with Point Of The Spear talking with Robert Child about my time in the British Special Forces.
Find the full video on his YouTube channel ‘Point Of The Spear | Military History’
@authordlewis
@mflspeaker
@gordonwise
@soph_ransompr
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Thanks very much Jason
@jason_carl_fox
#BravoThreeZero
The story that needed to be told!
#BravoThreeZero
is out now by
@P22Des
tap the link to get your copy!
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Fantastic to see SAS: Bravo Three Zero ranked by
@Thelastword1962
as a top Christmas read!
#BravoThreeZero
And here they are my ten..well ok eleven books for this Christmas to read or to put under the tree. I really enjoyed talking about these wonderful books. A fabulous show on
@fromefm
and thank you to Jenna from
@SomersetCool
for hosting this very festive Bookclub. 🎄📚🎄📚
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When situational awareness and style need to combine, check out the link below for Dougos amazing Blue Light Eye Wear that improves you sleep recovery and mood.
#eyewear
#shades
#eyewearstyle
#glasses
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Great interview with
@Nanaakua1
thanks
@GBNEWS
for having me and to all that tuned in!!
#BravoThreeZero
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On the road last week doing a corporate evening for AX and visiting LNER stadium the home of the Mighty Imps with my good friend
@mflspeaker
#BravoThreeZero
@soph_ransompr
@authordlewis
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🎥 Exclusive footage alert! Had the incredible opportunity to interview
@authordlewis
about SAS: Brothers In Arms back in 2022
@NAM_London
. He delves into the early days of the SAS formation.
#britishspecialforces
#sas
#whodareswins
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Join me on my last event of the BRAVO THREE ZERO tour on Remembrance Day, look forward to seeing you all there!!
#BravoThreeZero
Not to be missed! Join the last tour event of Cambridgeshire author & SAS 1st Gulf War veteran
@P22Des
on
#RemembranceDay
11 Nov 6pm
@WaterstonesCamb
on
#SASBravoThreeZero
written with
@authordlewis
re life behind Iraqi enemy lines in the Gulf War. Tkts:
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Spook & The Blade. A few weeks ago we were kicking up some positive dust in the Big Smoke, catch
@mflspeaker
on
@hunted_hq
Tv Series.
@authordlewis
@gordonwise
@soph_ransompr
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Fantastic evening celebrating the 2nd birthday of Mens Mental Health Support group ''One For The Lads''! Honoured to have been invited to speak at an amazing event for an important cause! Great to see you all there
#BravoThreeZero
@mflspeaker
@authordlewis
@soph_ransompr
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A bullet we couldn't dodge!
@DodgeWoodall
thanks for having us pal. Great guy!
#eventfullifes
#podcast
#talk
#interview
#sas
#spook
#blade
@mflspeaker
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Cheers for this great review
@Books2Cover
Its not too late to get yourself a signed copy just in time for Christmas!!!
#BravoThreeZero
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Cheers mate
@ColMaclachlan22
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"The living owe it to those who no longer can speak to tell their story for them"
#RemembranceDay2021
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There's no business like snow business! Invited by
@VisitHarrogate
to take part in some snow globe fun in London
#BravoThreeZero
@soph_lit
@mflspeaker
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Check out part 2 of the BRAVO THREE ZERO serial in the Express today!!
Part 2 of BRAVO THREE ZERO Express serialisation - standby Pt. 3!
@nico_lala
@soph_lit
@mflspeaker
@BethanFerguson
@gordonwise
@JohnMcKay68
@ColMaclachlan22
@bfbshatch
@MattNixson
@P22Des
@billingham229b
@bigphilcampion
@exSASChrisRyan
@JohnMcKay68
@JohnNicholRAF
@bfbshatch
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Snipet of my interview with
@BBCRadioLincs
back in November! Click the video below to hear me giving a little insight into the mission back in the gulf war with Bravo Three Zero
#BravoThreeZero
@soph_ransompr
@mflspeaker
@authordlewis
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"Success is walking from failure to failure with no loss of enthusiasm."
-Winston Churchill
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Brilliant interview with
@LondonLive
check it out!
#BravoThreeZero
SAS veteran Des Powell on the release of his book 'Bravo Three Zero', written with SAS historian
@authordlewis
.
@P22Des
told
@AliciaEdwards
what readers can expect.
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Happy Sunday all, check out this podcast interview out today
#BravoThreeZero
𝗦𝗔𝗦 𝗕𝗥𝗔𝗩𝗢 𝗧𝗛𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗭𝗘𝗥𝗢
OUT TODAY! Our fascinating new podcast interview with author
@P22Des
about his experiences during the first Gulf War.
Apple:
Android:
The book:
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Don't miss out on our last book event this Thursday 11th
@WaterstonesCamb
#BravoThreeZero
@authordlewis
SAS Bravo Three Zero is the new book from no 1 Sunday Times bestseller,
@authordlewis
, with SAS Gulf War veteran
@P22Des
. Published by
@QuercusBooks
@soph_lit
the last book event is taking place at Waterstones, Sidney Street, Cambridge this Thursday 11th November at 6pm. 1/2
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Fools vent their anger, but the wise quietly hold it back… know when to open your mouth 🗣️
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Link to the full Podcast between
@DodgeWoodall
& I now live👇🏼
Click here -
#sas
#whodareswins
#middleeastconflict
#podcast
#interview
#talk
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Im thrilled to finally announce my collaboration with fashion house
@jorvinci
who have given me the opportunity to be a part of this diverse brand.
@mflspeaker
@authordlewis
@gordonwise
@soph_ransompr
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If you can get to one of these then do it. Des is an honest guy and he's certainly had my back. Looking forward to chatting with him on the podcast.
@ChrisRyanPod
@authordlewis
@P22Des
#bravothreezero
#bravotwozero
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‘Never wait for a perfect moment, take the moment and make it perfect’ 👌🏼
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Join me live tomorrow at 17:35pm on
@GBNEWS
with
@Nanaakua1
talking about BRAVO THREE ZERO, tune in on Freeview 236, Sky HD 515, Virgin Media HD 626 and Freesat HD 216 or view via live stream on YouTube!
#BravoThreeZero
@soph_lit
@authordlewis
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" Let us be that proud citizen of our country who has always stood by the beliefs of Saint George. Wishing St. George's Day."
#StGeorgesDay2024
#HappyStGeorgesDay
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