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In this episode Mike follows on from part 1 and tells of his time in Malta and what he did during the Falklands War and where he finished his career in the RAF.
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In this episode I talk with Mike about his time in the RAF as air crew on Shackleton's and Nimrod's during the Cold War years.
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In this episode Harry and I continue our chats about the past stuff we got up to, a bit more about Army life motorbikes and lorry driving.
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In this episode I chat with Richard who tells be all about his time in the RAF serving in Singapore and Aden.
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In this episode I chat with John about his time at HMS Hornet in the mid 1950's when it was Coastal Forces running MTB (Motor torpedo boats) and MGB (Motor gun boats).
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Back by popular demand Harry Meekcoms and I continue our chat about the time we spent in the British Army, looking back we had such a great time, this time we talk about Machine Guns, trucks and motorbikes.
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In this second episode of Tim Thorley he covers what he did after the first Gulf War and how he organised the first Trans Globe Exercise for the Joint Services and all the work that went into getting three Nicholson 55s around the world in thirteen legs after the RORC pulled out. He also tells of how he learnt to fly.
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This is episode is in two parts this is a fascinate story about the Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm through the 60's, 70's, 80's and into the 90's and what was involved in keeping the Royal Navy flying during the Falklands and Gulf conflicts.
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In this episode Harry and I continue our chat about our days in the Army and the antics we and he got up to.
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Welcome to The Tim Heale Podcast, where history comes alive through the people who lived it, and every story is grounded in real experience.
I'm Tim Heale, a British Army veteran,…
Each episode brings together real military stories, forgotten history, travel, interviews, and personal experiences from over fifty years of adventure. From battlefields and memorials to regimental traditions, motorcycle journeys across Europe, and life behind the microphone, you'll hear the stories that rarely make it into the history books.
Whether we're exploring Waterloo, Arnhem, Berlin, Normandy, Kosovo or the mountains of Morocco, every programme is built on careful research, first-hand experience, and a genuine passion for keeping history alive.
Along the way you'll also discover stories from the world of rugby, skiing, motorcycling, broadcasting, and the remarkable people I've met throughout my military and civilian life.
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