How Navy veteran dealt with bomb whilst under attack in Falklands
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- Опубликовано: 5 сен 2024
- Mick Fellows was the first man in naval history to defuse an unexploded bomb on board a warship at sea.
He was the Fleet Chief Petty Officer Clearance Diver when the Falklands were invaded by Argentinian forces in 1982.
He sailed south with the British task force and soon conducted his first bomb disposal operation on-board HMS Antrim while at sea under intense enemy aircraft attack.
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I was a Sub Lt Gunnery Officer in HMS Cordella, a converted minesweeper (1 of 5) , sent to the Falklands to conduct mine countermeasures operations. We found 2 minefields and swept them. 1 mine was recovered by Mike Fellows' boss, Lt Cdr RN Haimish Louden RN . FCPO(D) Mike fellows was an icon within the RN Diving Branch and epitomised the professionalism and dedication to duty of the Diving Branch. I became an RN Mine Warfare and Clearance Diving Officer in 1985.
Scary job mate. Thanks for your service
Mick, I was serving on board Antrim at the time. Thank you and your team so very much, I'm sure that is from all of Antrim too. Your 3 minute 'discussion' with the helo pilot no doubt is why I am sat her able to watch this account. I was on a comms headset at the time for weapon repairs and passed the report to the DWEO saying 'There a f***ing great bomb in the after sh*thouse'. Those were some very long hours that we 'held our breaths' even though we were still fighting the ship. BZ.
Both my dad (2para) and uncle (RAF) both fought down there. I can't imagine what it must've been like for those on the boats. War becoming real so quickly can't be trained for, in saying that I believe that everyone done exceptionally well down there. Every single person done themselves proud, just a pity that the only person who didn't got a VC.
If you know, you know.
I have read several books on the Falklands War, nearly all mention the Antrim, but none mention this man and what he did. During all the videos shown in this anniversary, I don't remember hearing about these men and their actions.
Change your YT handle to reflect your real name, Peter.
As an explosive specialist,I can only respect this man and his bravery,thank you sir,enjoy your retirement❤️❤️
I am not an explosive specialist, I respect you all for your bravery for what you do .
Amazing gentleman. Personifies the sense of duty, courage, bravery and selflessness that we associate with the armed forces. Fascinating hearing such in depth stories from the Falklands conflict which I could never imagine happened or heard of. He is the living embodiment of a hero.
Great stuff. My dad was a CPO medic on destroyer HMS Tiger and as a child I went on board the new atomic powered submarine Dreadnought in Gibraltar. Later as a teenager I spent three days on the Tiger on a three-day training exercise from Liverpool to Plymouth, with a US aircraft carrier, frigates, subs etc. I fired live ammo into the sea off the Lizard from a rifle and a machine gun. A distant fishing boat was alarmed by a Royal Naval ship firing into the Atlantic. Exhilarating but did not go ahead to join up. My dad died five years ago but his sea memories live on. Thanks for sharing another great story. 🌊
I can just imagine how a "polite" request from a CPO Navy Clearance Diver to a helo pilot went. I'm sure he wasn't insubordinate, but forceful none the less.
What a great heroic bloke! Total respect!
I joined the RAN only 6 years after the war. I was in the seamanship branch, a dibby, and whilst we learned so many lessons shared by the British from the Falklands without ever going there ourselves such as firefighting and damage control(and served with 2 PO dibbies who transferred from the RN who went), I had never heard the reason why the back splice was banned. I knew it was because it wouldn’t go through a block and tackle, but this has to be one of those lessons too!
Lots of post Falklands lessons were really useful to the RN and allied navies. I joined late 83 but was one of new intake going through latest damage control courses. Bz Mike . County Class were a lovely class. My late Dad was on Kent. I visited Antrim in 84 though before she was sold to Chile.
How brave Mick and is collegues were. And how polite to each other - most of the time. Very British.
reminiscences of the Falklands War is proving to be a great series.... 👍👍
What a fascinating story this was: congratulations to Mr "Mick" for his outstanding work. I assume that several pounds were lost during this ordeal.... 🙂
What courage and intelligence, its nice hearing the stories of the Falklands so many great men there. The English always handle struggles with such good spirit :)
Yes its just the English after all, the Scots, Welsh and Northern Irish were in tears and needed mass consoling.. smh
I'm thoroughly enjoying these interviews and the recollections of heroic, yet modest and humble servicemen. U.K.'s finest.
What a brave man!!
BZ Mick! Incredible bravery from you and your team. HMS Antrim was a great ship with a great ships company. Thank you.
Now thats a hero. Salute to you Sir.
Thanks again Mick. 40 years is a long time to discover your name.
This was an excellent story, one that I never knew about...he was a very brave man.
Great story and bravery.
Thank you for sharing this story. Much respect for your service Sir.
awesome job and people serving us all then and now
Good Show Sir - Balls of steel on mick & co the size of coconuts(from a light infantryman )
The Argentineans were never going to beat people like this.
You have to be insane or incredibly brave to do what he did...clearly he is not insane
So what did you do at work today daddy? OMG what a hero !
He should have been given the Victoria Cross.
My kind of guy. A problem solver
Thankyou for your service good sir I hope you’re at peace now.
B*lls that big !!! What a guy
Well deserved. As an ex search team member, 1979 to 1980 In Northern Ireland I have some idea about what he had to do. The Royal Engineers, my Corps, had not so much fortune doing the same job on these "return to sender" bomb disposal jobs. I was also there and witnessed the HMS Antelope explosion. RIP to those brave unfortunate men.
My last ship, 10 yrs before, was the Norfolk so know the layout of where the bomb was situated, as you said , it would have sunk the ship had it gone off. Medals are fine but saving the ship and many lives was your biggest reward, well done Sir.
Absolute professionalism at its finest.
Brave chap.
Thank you for your service God bless ⚓️
Lively times!!
Wow very brave gentleman
incredible
What a guy. Respect
Legend 😀
Legend :)
Heroes
Amazing bravery, wonder if the fumes were from the toilets.
Argentina is a very populist country, it has just threatened Chile again with the Antarctic maritime limits, they go for the beagle, we as Chileans are going to make ourselves respected, and as for the Falklands, we support the United Kingdom in logistical and military terms, yes. require it.🇨🇱🇬🇧
Chile provided great support to Britain at the time of the conflict although most people were unaware of it at the time. It was much appreciated by the UK government. Y
@@yamakawa511 We know it, we have a great relationship, especially in strategic military cooperation, that helps keep Argentina and China at bay, who have sinister plans in the Antarctic zone, it is what will come in 10 years, and as a bloc we must be United to defend democracy and international law, sovereignty is not played with.
@@fernandoparedes2340 So true Fernando. If we allowed ourselves to permit outrages like the Argentinian invasion of the Falklands to go uncorrected. We would be setting the stage for terrible consequences in future times.
Unfortunately, so few South American countries, have the moral back bone to stand up to Argentinian aggression.
@@fernandoparedes2340 Well said my friend. Best wishes to you 👍😊
ARGENZUELA FUE Y SERÁ EL MATOOOOOOON DE LA REGION
BZ Mick!
Hats off to you, they must be as big as grapefruits.
DSC more than deserved.
British hero
I think it’s outrageous no one talks about how these men died due to cheap, poor; equipment, sensor and weapons systems and even hulls.
The idea of a specialised navy with ships capable of only operating in one role, was proven a disaster in the Falklands and then the first Destroyers and frigates designed afterwards were all hyper specialised ships, as if they learnt nothing from the war.
They still use aluminium even after the Falklands causing almost all of the burns to sailors and marines, aluminium is flammable, conducts heat much more than steel, melts at far, far lower temperature oh and when it’s molten it becomes explosive when in contact with water, especially salt water.
Ships couldn’t defend themselves because they lacked AA weapons as they were almost exclusively mounted on AAW specialised ships, then we build the Type 45 that is hyper specialised, massively unreliable, slow and incapable of engaging surface threats… disgrace!
Was it live and did explode killing everyone including yourself ? - because if it did I am in heaven with you buddy and loving your story and would be admiring your company anywhere and any time.
Oof
One should appreciate British attitude, these guys lost/beaten by opposition in every battle from WW II, however at end they counted themselves as victorious thanks to allied forces or rent out foreign soldiers fought for brits. ..
Your hatred of the British has blinded you to actual facts. Remind yourself who won thee Falkands War? The British did.
I forgot that the Argentines didn't surrender and now rule the Falkland Islands...
What a pathetic excuse of a comment, not one single fact correct, I suggest you just give up and go away.
Salute.
Selfless, heroic, professional, humble and dedicated.
Superbly articulated.
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