24th July, 2005, Al Bayaa District, near Baghdad, Iraq.

Captain Pete Norton was used to dealing with explosives. By the time he deployed to Iraq he had spent more than 20 years working in bomb disposal. He was so well known for his cool head and unflappable nature he was given the nickname “Perfect Pete”.

But one night investigating the scene of a devastating IED attack outside Baghdad, would change his life forever.

Pete was checking for further devices when a secondary IED exploded almost killing him. But while he fought for his own life, he also fought for the safety of his team, giving them vital life-saving instructions and refusing to be evacuated until he was sure that everyone understood the danger.

Darren talks to Pete and two of his multinational team members; Nick and Chris from the FBI, about the blast and how Pete also received an FBI Star for his actions.

Contributors:

Major Pete Norton GC

Nick Boshears

Chris Rigapoulos

With thanks to The VC and GC Association, The Federal Bureau of Investigation

Credits:

Presented by Darren Coventry

Written and produced by Josella Waldron and Simon Thornton

Edited by Andy Prada

Sound Design by Mark Pittam

Original Music by Will Farmer

Executive Producer Alex Griffiths