Marine reacts to Operation Glacier (Rescue using Apache helicopter)
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My son did 4 tours of Afghanistan with Apaches in total. Some of the stuff they did in the beginning has gone down in myth. Making do, and improvising. Captain Charlotte Madison, the female pilot mentioned in this video, is something of a legend in the AAC. Several times on opps she declared the Apache "Winchester" which is the radio chatter for out of ammunition. She would then fly knap of the earth, losing of flairs and provid diverting tactics for the Infantry elements still in the flight.
Her book "Dressed to kill" is well worth a read.
@LM AO "Nap of the earth" means flying as low as possible, usually to avoid anti-air fire but in this case to harry enemy infantry. "Loosing flares" means launching flares as a diversionary and intimidation tactic. Basically, even if the Apache is out of ammo it's still a fairly effective tool to distract ground troops.
She was on my deployment as well, my unit being on IEDD pagers when in bastion we were close to the flight line and our tents were next to the apache pilots, she is a legend, she was nick named the angel of death because she was beautiful but one one of the most incredible pilots.
@@mweston25 angel of death suits someone who can kill with impunity, and runs out of ammo on a regular basis doing so.
According to the book Apache by Ed Macy ....her fellow pilots called .Captain Madison ...Sniper
Capt Madison is a legend. So are the guys who strapped themselves to the Apaches. Thanks guys for protecting my country.
Was on comms in the JOC when the plan came about, the look on the CO's face when we passed on the info, sure enough he got on comms to "chat" with the pilots. Needless to say the plan hit some objections considering it involve the Army's new apaches but the aircrew on that day were doing everything in their power to protect and retrieve Cpl Ford and Capt M went code Winchester meaning used all her ammunition which she did in a very short amount of time and WO1 R was running on fumes when he returned to bastion afterwards. It's a day I'll never forget.
Top respect to you my man👍👍👍
The JTAC deserves mention for coordinating the firepower from ground troops and air support while under fire himself.
The irony being that the person that came up with the plan was the squadron health and safety officer
The reason the poppy commemorates ww1 is because the fighting was so intense everything was decimated. There was just barren land and soil. The poppy was the 1st flower that started to grow through the soil beneath which were the mass graves of the fallen. The poppy's represent those fallen soldiers in their masses.
It was a LOT worse than a decimation
@@whitmanpriceandhaddad3074 Decimation is only 10%
@@andrewrichards912 That's correct. Only 10% would have been killed in a decimation.
My great uncle was wounded in the lung during the Somme. Lying in a ditch, he became acutely aware of the number of poppies still growing in the fields. In later years he'd be quite affected when the poppies were released during the Festival of Remembrance Service.
Lived into his 90s though 👍
@@pboston4113 was french actually
I was there! I was part of the MERT and were were tasked to retrieve Mne Ford and provide immediate medical assistance. Unfortunately whilst enroute we received word that he had already passed away. We picked up two other injured Marines and the 2nd MERT helicopter was deployed to bring Ford home. I'll never forget that day. R. I. P Ford.
Was this a "Blue on blue" ???
@@ORDEROFTHEKNIGHTSTEMPLAR13 Look for the investigation report online.
I was there also on the ground providing fire support, I’ll also never forget that day. I remember trying to wrap my head round the idea of the rescue plan. And also yes it was a blue on blue, by one of the Viking gunners. Unfortunate set of circumstances all round. I remember the Coy Commander getting relieved in place the next day back at Garmsir DC. Attack should never have went ahead. Especially as timings slipped and it was pretty obvious it was gonna go tits up. Lesson learned I suppose, just glad we got him
Out of there. RIP Royal
A brave action with a sad outcome. Watching your videos, I'm always struck by the respect you accord our servicemen and women... I'd like to thank you for that (a British veteran).
From 70yr old vet to young serving,you are a caring young man,from a Brit.
I'm just surprised those helicopters could take off with the weight of the sheer brass balls it would take to volunteer for a mission like that.
The British built Apaches used the Rolls-Royce Turbomeca RTM322 engines which are much more powerful, so powerful they can carry a full fuel load, full weapons load and the Longbow radar at all times so was easily capable of carrying the "brass balls" of their "passengers"!😊😊 P,s, they also have a far better defensive suite and can fly in places American Apaches can't!😊
@@tackleberry357not a competition mate, Cool your autism and cut this rivalry shite out. We are brothers in arms
Immingham, North East Lincolnshire, Matthew Ford's hometown have named a road after him. Matthew Ford Way.
Nice touch.
So we should
All service personnel should be remembered who have given there lives we never should forget them them
I live there and he’s a big hero in our town
they got him back to british lines and did everything they could, like the guy said we dont leave fellow men on the battlefild, the 4 guys who volunteered from from commados to engineers deserve a lot of credit, doesnt matter what regiment you are in no one is going to give up on you
The 3 sections of the poppy represents:
Leaf: points to 11 o’clock as that was when the war ended
The flower: shows the blood spilled during the conflict
The black spot (in the middle of the poppy): is connected to the grieving of the people the war effected
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Who told you that? I ask because I was in the Canadian army for 20 years and I have never heard that. I've never heard that or read that in any publication by or conversation with Canadian Legion members.
John T Well a few members of the Royal British Legion told us that, when me and my (Cadet) Squadron we’re selling poppies for remembrance parade and I have also had a lecture from my Squadrons padre about the same thing so maybe it could just be a British thing or a thing from my area
@@reecedawson6113
Yeah, I'm thinking that's a local thing somebody made up.
@Peter J Mallia
The right explanation is in McCrae's poem. The poppies symbolize the fallen. I can pretty much guarantee you that McCrae gave no thought to what the leaf might mean or the angle of it representing 1100. Making up a meaning and attaching it to the original sentiment of the poem is, in my opinion, a disservice to McCrae, and the dead.
What an amazing action by the British. So brave, determined and inventive.
That Apache rescue was some real Arnie/Sly action movie shit.
Errrm, no. It was real life and Brit not made up Hollywood.
the red of the petals represents the blood of those who gave their lives, the black button in the middle is for the mourning of those who never welcomed their loved ones home and the green leaf shows the hope that the grass and crops growing after the war brings. Gone but never forgotten.
Was also the first thing to grow on the barren lands also.
Colin Hearn taught me at school in CCF and so on and he never spoke about it, a few people had heard whispers about it but he never talked about it himself. It's always blown me away quite what a humble badass he was!! What a load of legends!!
Did you go to pangbourne college
He's a teacher now??? Awesome
The Poppy is worn to remember the dead on the 11 hour of the 11 day of the 11 month when the guns on the western front fell silent ending WW1, the poppy was used as it was the first thing to grow on the western front battle fields.
Lest we forget.
Meanwhile on the other side of the channel in the south of the Netherlands, the 11th of the 11th at 11 minutes over 11 is the start of the carnaval season. The number 11 being the fool's number (dwazengetal or gekkengetal, both being 11 letters) sitting between the perfect number(10) and the holy number(12).
Is it relevant? No.
Is it a interesting fact? Maybe
Why do I tell you this? Not a clue :D
There's a book called "Apache" by Ed Macy that is about the event in the video from one of the pilots/ gives more info about what was going on, good/ interesting read.
There's a great song called "Apache" by the shadows as well!
I have read this book too some years ago. IIRC, the British Brigadier in command at Camp Bastion initially chewed out the pilots for this idea and for risking the multi million dollar aircraft to land in enemy held territory.
@@estellemelodimitchell8259 They didn't know he was dead either :( sad story
The sequel 'Hellfire' is well worth reading
The author Ed Macy himself was one of the pilots that flew into the fort to retrice LCPL Ford.
@Combat Arms Channel
45 Commando who carried out that rescue are Royal Marine Royal Artillery Reservists (RMRAR) They are part time soldiers with normal jobs back home. That bravery is so next level its insane and an absolute tribute to there badge.
I would think nothing beats Knowing that whatever happens your buddies will come for you and you won’t be left on the battlefield alive or dead
At one point Captain Maddison’s call sign was ‘cuffs’ , she was blonde but none of the flight knew if she was natural or a ‘bottle’ blonde so she was given the call sign due to no one knowing if her “collar and cuffs” matched ? 😇 😂😂
Love it
Late to the show but this video doesn't talk about how the CPL was laying there since around 0700 and the commando company (zulu) CPT didn't have a plan. So the whole time two 64s were orbiting the area providing air support. Around 10:00 the Apache's made the mission happen. They landed to grab 4 volunteers, as that happened the plan got canceled. A few minutes later the plan was good to go, both Apache's were very low on fuel and made it back to base with only a minute or two of fuel remaining.
I was his driver for that op. I was asked if I would go along too, well volunteers were requested. I respectfully declined the offer, lacking the courage which Capt Rigg obviously had in volume. He is a good guy.
_"Sir, I need 4 volunteers so I can strap 2 man on both sides of my gunship and 2 on the other gunship "_
*Their CO:* ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ _"yea go ahead"_
US Marines have the same mantra, whereever possible, they dont leave a man behind, they go in together and all come home together, no matter what the cost.
'Viking' is the UK's name for its version of the Swedish BvS 10; which is basically a larger, & armoured, version of the Bv 206 - which 3 Cdo Bde has used for many years, notably as an 'over snow' vehicle. It is a 'articulated', tracked vehicle which is highly mobile, amphibious & has the designation of All Terrain Vehicle (Protected). There are general troop carrying, command, ambulance & repair/recovery variants.
@Graham Clarke The French Chasseurs Alpins and the Dutch Korps Mariniers used them in Afghanistan as well.
Performed surprisingly well in that environment. Much better than most other vehicles tbh.
I've ALWAYS wanted one of those viking troop carrier, the ultimate bug-out S.H.T.F. situation...from Wyoming USA 🇺🇸 🤠
Glad to see the light dragoons finally get a mention for this as they were there smashing targets in vehicles that provided less protection from ied's and rpg's than a bent messtin the entire time
what that video does not say is that when they asked for volunteers every man and his dog stood up. they only selected those who had the most ammo left
Probably for the best, I mean, it's bad enough to find yourself on the wrong end of some pissed off Apaches but having to deal with air to ground Alsatians is just a step too far....
Bitter-sweet to watch this reaction. I, like you, was expecting success there, unlike you, I don't do this for a living, massive respect
The Poppy is the enduring symbol of our respect and remembrance of our fallen. The poppy grew all over the Battlefields of WW1 and began after in the 1920s. They and associated poppy branded products are sold by and on behalf of the British Legion to support our veterans and families. I like the way you run your channel and your service respect mate.
Matthew Ford was from Immingham North East Lincolnshire a port on the River Humber (a former Royal Navy base) there is a new road named after him on the outskirts of Immingham called Matthew Ford Way
Thank you all for the support. Spare a moment in these trying times for your local air assets. Everyone always asks WHERE the air support is but never HOW IS the air support. Stay safe
Short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved, and were loved, and now we lie In Flanders fields. Take up our quarrel with the foe To you from failing hands we throw The torch, be yours to hold it high If ye break faith with us who die We shall not sleep, though poppies grow In Flanders fields.
Heartbreaking to know he didn't make it, but still a stirring story of hope and determination. Thanks for the vid dude, a real ride for the emotions.
I had the pleasure of the good RE Captain coming along for a defence briefing a while ago. Phenomenal chap, gigantic bollocks on the lot of them and an unfortunate outcome.
I shall not dirty the story as it was outstanding what they did, but from the horses mouth it was a fustercluck of an operation (no direct fault of the troops involved) which unfortunately got to its final point and the resulting recovery.
Capt Rigg did also admit to being an arms dealer by way of him dropping his rifle while in flight for the recovery, but you can hardly blame the chap when he was basically strapped to the side of an Apache!
He dumped it on the ground, to try and lift Cpl Ford, who weighed 20 stones. While in flight, it's strapped to the body.
@@wessexdruid5290 sorry mate but no, he was no more than a few metres from me with other guest speakers when he was giving us the first hand account (to a military audience I might add) and admitted the faux pas, but by the by, still a remarkable story and mahusive bollocks on all of them!
@@seanjordan5711 According to Ed Macy, who was there at the time, he put it on the ground to lift the casualty. He didn't lose it in flight - he was seen using it on the fly-in. If you've worn an SA80, you'll know you can let go of it and it's still attached to you. You have to physically remove the body strap, over your head, to ditch it.
@@wessexdruid5290I do not disagree with the sling (thankfully our BA and accessories have come a long way since), but they can also be disregarded, mis-slung or are just shit, also why we tend to get our own gucci kit.
Whichever your point of reference however; all I'm saying is you take it from Mr Macy and his book or wherever (potentially trying to save face for him or unaware?), I'll stick with the information and details directly from having an audience with Mr Rigg and him recounting the events in person, including the details and circumstance surrounding how he lost his personal weapon (less of course that is a tidbit he only admits to infront of a military audience in which case disregard all ha!).
@@wessexdruid5290 less of course I mis-count his tale, he did mention that he had a few test rounds fired off in flight (who wouldn't be tempted) and maybe confussed on that count, but the bottom line again whichever way, was what a set of bollocks on them all, and an unfortunate circumstance and result.
3:33 poppies are worn in November for remembrance day on 11/11. they're worn because after ww1 and life started to return, the fields were filled with the flowers
I remember this on the news and made me proud to be british
Thanks for your respect for our forces 🇬🇧🇺🇲
Good video, great commentary, simple and to the point not talking over the key moments in the video. I like all your videos :).
As the guys have said, the poppy is a symbol of remembrance for those who fell in war in the UK, Canada, Australia and New Zealand and is seen to be worn around the week before and on the 11th of November (known as remembrance day) its also seen on 25th April in Australia and New Zealand (known as ANZAC day) .
So although remembrance day is on the same day as veterans day its more like Memorial day in the US.
The APC is the Viking (also known as the BvS 10) its an amphibious armored vehicle developed for the RM and also used by the Royal Netherlands Marine Corps who have traditionally had a close relationship with the Royal Marines. It is capable of carrying 2 crew and 10 personnel. Its also used by Sweden, France and Austria............................................... You gotta love wikipedia!!!
Allways sad to hear man down but knowing as his family learned of what happened and to no his military family hatched a crazy plan with not good odds went back into danger to get him out
The poppy is a symbol of remembrance of WW1 and armistice day (11 nov) . They use poppies because when the war finished poppies grew in the fields where fighting occurred
The Apache is actually designed to carry passengers on the side. The design was if one Apache went down another Apache could rescue the crew. One wounded could be put in the gunner's seat while the gunner rode outside.
No they are not
@@craigmc83
www.quora.com/How-many-people-can-fit-in-an-Apache-helicopter
Exactly, it's not designed for it! They are extreme situations, there are no standard fixtures to all the transportation of extra troops. Just because it has been done doesn't mean it was a design feature, there is a difference.
@@craigmc83 Its literally in the crews training manuals. (Like seriously several of the Apache crews involved in this mission have written autobiographies and at least one goes into detail about how the helicopter is built to carry personnel on its exterior in an emergency) The crew are issued with straps and harnesses and there hard points on both the stub wings and underside of the helicopter for exactly this purpose. It might be an only for emergency feature but its still built into the design of the air frame. Pilots only eject from fighter jets in extreme situations but you wouldn't argue the aircraft isn't designed to eject the pilot. The only reason the crews suggested it is because they knew the helicopter was capable, they had the equipment and could relatively quickly show the RM's how to do it.
As a Yorkshireman, im happy to see that you have lot's of YORKSHIRE TEA in the back there: Good strong stuff!
As a Englishman even.
db db
Or as a Briton? Or as a United Kingdom Resident?
Tea, yes please. Milk, 1 sugar.
@@markpointer2967 As a Englishman.
@db db
Fair enough. That’s what I consider myself, also.
The leaf of the poppy should be worn at 11 o'lcock marking the end of WW1: 11AM 11/11/1918.
Something similar happened with the French Army in Mali recently. A Tiger helicopter rescued another helicopter crew crashed. How about a video ? :)
BvS10 (or viking armored vehicle as it is known as in UK) that you talked about is a follow on vehicle basically based on the Hägglunds BV206 that has been a long time in service with more than 20 countries, including United States. The BvS10 is in use with only a few countries, so the thing you likely saw was the older version.
The noise must have been deafening for the 4 guys sitting on the stub wings of the Apaches. Plus, the wind while flying. These guys are really heroes for putting themselves in the line of fire to retrieve a fallen comrade.
Apaches cool... marines strapped to apaches with A10 support ... stuff of legends
I recommend The Commando who refused to die - Paul Vice MC.
The vikings were for snow in artic conditions but worked just as well on most ground
If he had a poppy on him then it shows respect to soldiers past, and the fields in world war one had masses of poppies growing, and its a symbol of the blood the troops gave. It also shows he was on TV in November. Cheers for the vids
No doubt that craziness is probably now trained to new recruits.
The poppy symbolizes world war 1 poem called in “Flanders Fields”. We wear them leading up to Nov 11 (Remberance Day) in CANADA to show recognition for their sacrifice
The Viking is a small APC ,the front unit carries 4 men and the rear unit carries up to 8 men,but the main reason for using this vehicle is the ability to go anywhere on any terrain and of course is amphibious which comes in handy when crossing rivers and canals.Also there is a very good book called Apache which is also on cd, which not only tells of the rescue but also explains why Britain bought the aircraft and what we did to it.
Thanks for the channel your doing a rest job.
Matthew Ford was from my home town. His mother was friends with mine
The viking is a UK specific AFV, i was a commander with them in 2008 in province. Up armoured as seen in the pics here and the only armoured vehicle that could fight in the green zone, crap against IED's but the front we only kept the driver and commander in to minimize casualties. 7 dismounts in the back. Used for fully offensive ops in the green zone, plus casualty pick up and resupply for longer patrols.
The poppy is a big thing in British commonwealth countries around Remembrance day. ~ "Lest we forget".
@r marky Yer shame on them!
That sort of out the box thinking and volunteer attitude is what makes British commandos what they are. For example operation chariot from ww2.
Poppies were a common sight, especially on the Western Front. They flourished in the soil churned up by the fighting and shelling. The flower provided Canadian doctor John McCrae with inspiration for his poem 'In Flanders Fields', which he wrote whilst serving in Ypres in 1915. It was first published in Punch, having been rejected by The Spectator. In 1918, in response to McCrae's poem, American humanitarian Moina Michael wrote 'And now the Torch and Poppy Red, we wear in honor of our dead…'. She campaigned to make the poppy a symbol of remembrance of those who had died in the war.
My mrs isn’t really into badass war stories but watching your channel makes it feel like I’m getting to watch them with a best bro. Im Scottish and never served
But dreamed of being a royal marine and trained like crazy untill I was old enough to join at 16. But when I got to the recruiter office in Edinburgh they told me my allergy to peanuts meant I couldn’t join any armed forces in the uk. Since then civilian life has cut me off at the knees and iv been depressed pretty much since then. I’d invested all my hopes and dreams into being a soldier and even now 17 years later I’m still fascinated with how military life is.Lol that was just the scenic route to me saying I love your channel bud 👍
The colours of the poppy, Red for the blood of the men, Green for the grass that the blood fell on and Black for the widows of the fallen
Nice job bro keep up the good work xx
Strapping an attack helicopter to marines. What a bold idea. Also (speaking as ex-R.E myself), no surprise at a sapper jumping at the chance to do something exciting. After the thrills of HE, landmines, and IEDs, life gets rather jaded...
If you want some good detail on this operation and the surrounding situation, have a read of “Apache” by Ed Macy. Great book by one of the pilots in the mission.
The poppy references a WW 1 poem by a medical officer in the trenches. In Flanders fields the poppies blow through crosses row in row. It was a beautiful & eloquent sentiment. So the red poppy symbolizes the military in anglosphere countries
The poppy will tend to be worn between the last week of October and the 11th/2nd Sunday in November. The poppy in this case dates the time of year that the photo was taken. Nothing more.
You might find Andy McNabs (ex sas) book Spoken From The Front interesting. It's personal experiences of military personnel from this time in Afghanistan. Interviews e mails and letters from marines paras mp medics Chinook and Apache pilots etc. Includes info from this mission. Enjoying your vids keep up the good work.
I'll have to read that book "SPOKEN FROM THE FRONT" now you've mentioned it..Lols 👍
Basically we played too much Desrt Strike and decided you can pick up people in an apache 🤣
Sad he died, but respect to the marines that strapped themselves to a Apache to bring back their fallen brother. At the minimum his family did not have to bury a empty casket and his body was not desecrated by the Taliban.
If I saw this in a Hollywood movie I'd say it was far fetched.
If only the British film industry still existed.
We could put the movie next to all the other fantastical adventures in wartime in those old black and white movies.
Personally, I'd like to see a film called 'Jugroom Fort, Afghanistan', or 'Pegasus Bridge', or 'Rifle Brigade at Snipe Position', or 'Mirbat', 'Operation: Certain Death', or so many others.
Mostly these subjects are covered by low-budget TV documentaries, which receive only limited viewing.
The poppy was the first flower to grow following ww1, we use mainly on remembrance day 11th November, they are made by the British legion to support wounded vets.
in Flanders field the poppy grows between the crosses row on row
The author ed Macy was involved with this. He was an Apache pilot, can't remember if he was involved with this raid or not, he talks about it in one of his books. Both are a very interesting read and gives an insight into how hard the training is
Yeah Macy was a crewmember of the helicopter that landed in the fort, If Im remembering the book correctly hes the one who jumped out of his aircraft upon realising the Royal marines were going in the wrong direction. (which in their defence when landing both choppers kicked up a massive dustcloud so visibility was extremely limited)
Good video son, respect from across the pond RM 45 commando.
7:26 I love your reactions😂
I live in immingham where mathew ford came a new road was named after him so he will never be forgotten
Who exactly would volunteer to be strapped to the outside of an Apache?
And look happy about it.
There is a book written about this battle called apache I believe. By one of the actual apache pilots guys name is Ed Macy. Highly recommend both his books
The Hagglund BV 206 was used in Norway for Arctic warfare, as they're light and can travel all over.
Hi mate. Great channel, love that you mention the Brits,great stuff. The poppy is A sacred symbol in British history. It reflects, the fallen in world war one, and every November, we remember the deaf from All conflicts . The poppy was the flower that grew in Flanders during WW1. This is very emotional time for people in the UK. Lots of people stop for one minute, and think about our hero's, that paid the ultimate sacrifice. Like I've said great channel lad. Thank you mate.
Viking is UK, is great in snow and ice, and places where ground is difficult.
The poppies were originally white but the blood what was on the battle fields soaked into the ground and I think had a chemical reaction Makeing the fields grow with red poppies
Remember in Herrick everytime you saw the Apache's take off you knew someone was going to have a bad day
The Viking is the Royal Marines’ version of the Swedish Hägglunds BvS10 lightly armoured articulated carrier, a development from the earlier Bv206 and Bv202. It was developed for easily charging through swamps and snow in Sweden, but the RM found it pretty handy in the desert too.
The Viking ATV is based on the Hagglunds BV206. It's an amphibious general purpose vehicle.
the poppy was and is a symbol for WW1 and WW2 and all wars. The poppy was chosen because during WW1 the blood of the soldiers would enrich the soil, causing a large amount of poppy's to grow.
Talking absolute pish
Ryan Townsley sorry mate but thats just a romantic myth. Soldiers serving on the western front would often send home flowers pressed in the mail home. The poppy just happened to be the most common flower in the Somme and Flanders.
thinking outside the box
The viking is a amphibious APC made in Sweden by BAE Hägglunds. It goes every where and it has great suspension. Its the armored version of the bv206.
Its almost as if the AAC guys were "Hmm... You know, we've got hand holds on the sides of these birds - give us four guys and some bungee rope... We'll go and get him"
In Canada we start wearing poppies at the end of October. They're supposed to be removed after Rememberance Day services, typically noon on Nov. 11
God knows the Canadians have spilt enough blood along side the British 🇨🇦🇬🇧👍
I wear mine all year round with pride.
The Viking is made by Haaglunds I believe, which also make the BV206 which Norway uses. They’re great in the Arctic due to the wide tracks. They’re used for mobility and fire support as per their users name - Armoured Support Group. I did my Viking course in 2016, but I did it as an ad-qual because I’m part of a mortar troop and the mortar variant has a mortar turntable and ammunition bomb racks in the rear cab. Decent bit of kit.
I guess this is a reason to have the battle buddy system, its kind of shocking that an elite unit such as 45 could forget someone on the field.
Man that's badass
Heard about this in a zombie audio book titled arisen and Charlotte is in it
radio chatter.
“Apache, what are you armed with”?
“Chain gun, 4 hellfire missiles, 2 rocket pods and 2 sponson mounted Royal Marines”
“Repeat last.... Royal Marines?”
Do you know what 'Repeat' means, in military jargon? It's why people use 'say again'.
@@wessexdruid5290 nope, I don’t know. I’m not in the military, so I’m assuming it doesn’t mean, in military parlance, what it means in English?
@@richardpoynton4026 It's a specific command, it means 'fire again at the same position'. That's why it's important not to confuse.
My wife's close friend lost her husband Mark when an ied hit their vehicle that year. His kid was a few weeks old. Just with regards to no V Hull yet.
Great breakdown thanks rip LC at least family had body to bury small mercy I guess
In the United Kingdom, Remembrance Poppies are sold by The Royal British Legion (RBL). This is a charity providing financial, social, political, and emotional support to those who have served or who are currently serving in the British Armed Forces and their dependents. They are sold on the streets by volunteers in the weeks before Remembrance Day. The Remembrance Poppy is the trademark of The Royal British Legion.[22][23][24] The RBL states, "The red poppy is our registered mark and its only lawful use is to raise funds for the Poppy Appeal,"[25] its yearly fundraising drive in the weeks before Remembrance Day. The organization says these poppies are "worn to commemorate the sacrifices of our Armed Forces and to show support to those still serving today."[26] Other poppy merchandise is sold throughout the year as part of ongoing fundraising.[27]
A volunteer makes red remembrance poppies at the Royal British Legion Poppy Factory in London
In England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, the poppies typically have two red paper petals mounted on a green plastic stem with a single green paper leaf and a prominent black plastic central boss. The stem has an additional branch used as a pin to anchor the poppy in the lapel or buttonhole. In Scotland, the poppies are curled and have four petals with no leaf. The yearly sale of poppies is a major source of income for the RBL in the UK. The poppy has no fixed price; it is sold for a donation or the price may be suggested by the seller. The black plastic centre of the poppy was marked "Haig Fund" until 1994 but is now marked "Poppy Appeal."[28] A team of about 50 people-primarily disabled former British military personnel-work year round to make millions of poppies at the Poppy Factory in Richmond.[29] Scottish poppies are made in the Lady Haig's Poppy Factory in Edinburgh.
Remembrance poppies distributed by the Royal British Legion in England, Northern Ireland, and Wales includes paper petals on a green plastic stem
For years after World War I, poppies were worn only on Remembrance Day.[30] Today the RBL's "Poppy Appeal" has a higher profile than other charity appeals in the UK.[30] The pins are widespread from late October until mid-November every year and are worn by the general public, politicians, the Royal Family and other public figures. It has become common to see large poppies on buses, tube trains and airplanes, as well as on lampposts, billboards, public buildings, and landmarks. Many newspapers and magazines show a poppy on their cover page, and some social network users add poppies to their avatars.[31] Each year, an official Poppy Appeal single has been released.[32] Remembrance Poppy sellers are found on streets and at numerous public events such as concerts, fairs, marathons and competitions. Other awareness raising events have initiated. For example, in 2011, a Second World War aeroplane dropped 6,000 poppies over the town of Yeovil in Somerset.[33] In 2014, the dry moat of the Tower of London was covered with 888,246 ceramic poppies - one for each soldier of the British Empire killed in World War I.
There has been growing controversy over the Poppy Appeal. Some-including British Army veterans-have argued that the Poppy Appeal has become excessive, and that it is being used to marshal support for British military activities and that poppy wearing has become compulsory for public figures.[5][34] Channel 4 newsreader Jon Snow described it as "poppy fascism".[35] Columnist Dan O'Neill wrote that "presenters and politicians seem to compete in a race to be first - poppies start sprouting in mid-October while the absence of a poppy is interpreted as absence of concern for the war dead, almost as an unpatriotic act of treachery."[36] Likewise, Jonathan Bartley of the religious think-tank Ekklesia said "Public figures in Britain are urged, indeed in many cases, required, to wear ... the red poppy, almost as an article of faith. There is a political correctness about the red poppy."[37] Journalist Robert Fisk complained that the poppy has become a seasonal "fashion accessory" and that people were "ostentatiously wearing a poppy for social or work-related reasons, to look patriotic when it suited them."[38] Some far-right groups have used the poppy as a symbol of militant British nationalism, while some Muslims have begun to reject it as a symbol of Western imperialism.[6]
In 1997 and again in 2000 the Royal British Legion registered the Poppy under Intellectual Property Rights (1997 Case EU000557058)[39] and Trade Mark (2000 Trade Mark 2239583).[40]
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The poppy is used during remembrance day honouring the fallen of WW1
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I reckon you now know what the poppy signifies. I believe it has now been adopted in the US. In the commonwealth it has always been a sign of respect for those who have served.