Head Game

Des Powell: Lessons From Taking On SAS Selection Twice


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During Operation Desert Storm, part of the Gulf War in 1991, Des Powell was part of the Bravo Three Zero patrol that successfully infiltrated enemy lines to take out scud missiles. It was a story that was overshadowed by the tragedy of Zero Two Bravo, which saw three soldiers killed and another four captured.

In this episode, Des recounts his reluctant entry into the military, influenced by his family's military background, to joining the Parachute Regiment, facing SAS selection twice, and the lessons he learned along the way. 

LINKS

  • Des' book 'SAS: My Trial By Fire: True Stories and Life Lessons from SAS Selection' is out now: Australia / UK
  • Follow Des on Instagram
  • Follow Ant on Instagram, X, and Facebook
  • Learn more about Ant on his website antmiddleton.com
  • Follow Nova Podcasts on Instagram for videos from the podcast and behind the scenes content – @novapodcastsofficial.

CREDITS

Host: Ant Middleton
Editor: Adrian Walton
Executive Producer: Damien Haffenden 
Managing Producer:
Elle Beattie

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