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Des Powell

6 months

Life In The SAS: Des Powell - go watch the full Podcast on YouTube/ Dodge Woodall EventfulLives. @DodgeWoodall #podcast #talk #interview #sas #whodareswins #MiddleEastConflict Not one to miss…

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Des Powell

@P22Des

1 month

Me and Andy McNab, after a parachute jump into the Tasman Sea off New Zealand. This is two years prior to the 1991 Gulf War, in which Andy would command patrol Bravo Two Zero and I'd serve as second-in-command on Bravo Three Zero.

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Des Powell

@P22Des

28 days

We honor Warrant Officer John Thompson, an SAS hero of the 1980 Iranian Embassy siege and Falklands War. His courage and dedication will never be forgotten. A true hero, his legacy lives on in those who knew him and in the history of special forces. Rest in peace, warrior.

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Des Powell

@P22Des

5 months

May 5, 1980, when the masked figure was seen by millions on the balcony of the Iranian Embassy, the man in black was Sergeant John McAleese who led the frontal assault that brought a dramatic end to the hostage crisis that had been gripping the nation for six days. #britishsf

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Des Powell

@P22Des

5 months

Sgt. Mel Parry, in respirator and black overalls and armed with a Heckler & Koch MP5 sub- machinegun, climbed from an adjacent balcony to force an entrance to the Iranian embassy, Mel was leader of the Special Air Service “balcony team” which made the assault in May 1980 #sf

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Des Powell

@P22Des

5 months

#OnThisDay 30th April 1980 The Iranian Embassy siege took place after a group of six armed men stormed the Iranian embassy on Prince's Gate in South Kensington, London. The gunmen, Iranian Arabs campaigning for sovereignty of Khuzestan Province, took 26 people hostage #sas

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Des Powell

@P22Des

1 month

Having a natter with the boss. We're conferring on tactics. The WWII founders stressed the concept of merit above rank and that the SAS would be a classless institution. True to form, you can see by the body language that this is a conversation of equals.

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Des Powell

@P22Des

2 months

Ready to raise merry hell - yours truly, Des Powell, Nothing remotely like the Gulf War deployment had been tried by the SAS since WWII, and the days of SAS founders Colonels David Stirling and Blair Paddy Mayne deploying in fleets of specially-adapted, heavily-armed Land Rovers.

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Des Powell

@P22Des

5 months

B Squadron deployed from the UK to the (UAE), for high-intensity desert training, which included deploying in cumbersome NBC (nuclear, biological and chemical) protective gear, known as noddy suits. Bravo Three Zero's signaller, with yours truly, Des Powell, second from right.

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Des Powell

@P22Des

5 months

Pictured during the nightmarish escape and evasion phase of SAS selection, yours truly Des Powell second from left. Injured by a viciously-spiked tree on the jungle phase, I would have to attempt selection twice, before finally making it into the Regiment. #sas #whodareswins

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Des Powell

@P22Des

2 years

During counter-terrorism training, wearing all the specialist black kit on CT operations, the pistol often proved the better weapon for close-quarter combat. When B Squadron were scrambled for Iraq operations in 1991, we'd spent months on CT duties. #WHODARESWINS #SAS #B30

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Des Powell

@P22Des

2 years

Above - In the door way in white hanging from a Westland Lynx, SAS blades prepare to leap into the void on a low-level insertion. #SAS #WHOSDEARSWINS #UKSF22 #HELLJUMPERS

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Des Powell

@P22Des

24 days

At some point, everything will go south on you. In that moment, choose resilience over defeat. True strength is revealed in adversity. Keep pushing forward—setbacks are just stepping stones to growth.

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Des Powell

@P22Des

2 years

The DNA of the SAS was set by the true legends of the North Africa campaign from whence The Regiment was born, Mann the film will capture the said DNA. #FOUNDINGFATHERS #SAS #LRDG #PICTUREFILM @authordlewis @mflspeaker @exSASChrisRyan @antmiddleton

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Des Powell

@P22Des

5 months

‘Better to have failed than to have never tried at all’

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Des Powell

@P22Des

3 years

A proud moment. My first book. #bravothreezero

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Des Powell

@P22Des

1 month

Fear can seem overwhelming from afar, stretching out like a vast, impassable barrier. But when you step closer and confront it, you realize it's not as deep as it appears.

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Des Powell

@P22Des

2 years

Training with Norway’s special forces we learned how to survive with sub-zero temperatures and extremely hostile conditions, few of us ever expected Iraq in 1991 to suffer heavy snowfall and freezing, life-sapping conditions. #BRAVOTHREEZERO @mflspeaker @authordlewis @gordonwise

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Des Powell

@P22Des

2 years

B Squadron’s Air and Mountain Troops, in black CT gear, showing from the Bravo patrols: left to right, back row: No. 3, author Des Powell; No. 7, Andy McNab; No. 10, Chris Ryan; No. 15, Bob Consiglio. From row: No. 9, Joe Ambler; No. 10,Trev Moriarty. @mflspeaker @authordlewis

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Des Powell

@P22Des

2 years

Air Troop, B squadron with yours truly, Des Powell, six from left, back row. Behind is the famous SAS clocktower, upon which are inscribed the immortal words: ‘We are the pilgrims, master, we shall go, always a little further it may be…’ @authordlewis @mflspeaker @gordonwise

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Des Powell

@P22Des

5 months

On 8 May 1945, Prime Minister Winston Churchill announced that the war in Europe had ended. On VEDay, we remember those who fought and died to protect our freedom. Nearly eight decades on we remember the many British, personnel who liberated a continent from tyranny.

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Des Powell

@P22Des

1 month

Princess Diana 1961 - 1997, her activism and innate sense of compassion made her a global icon, admired for her strength, elegance, and the lasting impact she left on the world. Her legacy endures as a symbol of empathy, resilience, and the power of kindness. Rest in peace. 🕊️

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Des Powell

@P22Des

4 months

Royal Marines emerged from landing craft on to the beaches of Normandy as they followed in the footsteps of their forebears 80 years ago. Led ashore by Commanding Officer, Colonel Will Norcott and Regimental Sergeant Major Matt Hill. #dday80

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Des Powell

@P22Des

2 years

“When everything is against you there is always the hardest training in the world to fall back on #WhoDaresWins “ The discussion between me & @authordlewis at the launch of my book @NAM_London where I mention a conversation I had with @exSASChrisRyan about the up coming conflict.

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Des Powell

@P22Des

3 years

Over a month since the release of SAS: Bravo Three Zero! Thank you to all who have purchased the book and for all the support throughout this journey! #BravoThreeZero @authordlewis @soph_ransompr @mflspeaker

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Des Powell

@P22Des

2 years

“Lest We Forget” @authordlewis @gordonwise @mflspeaker @soph_ransompr #RemembranceDay #NeverForgotten

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Des Powell

@P22Des

2 years

A big thank you to @jackcarrusa for inviting me to be a guest on his @dangerclosepodcast Here is a snippet of the podcast sharing some of mine and Jack’s conversation, enjoy! Link to full video below: @authordlewis @mflspeaker @soph_ransompr

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Des Powell

@P22Des

1 month

The fastest way to know if something will work for you is to step up and try it. No amount of planning or pondering can replace action. Embrace the unknown, test your limits, and learn from every experience. It’s through action that clarity and growth emerge.

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Des Powell

@P22Des

3 years

It’s not too late to grab a copy of SAS: Bravo Three Zero to make the perfect Christmas gift, follow the link below to purchase a hardcover, audio book or kindle addition!! #BravoThreeZero

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Des Powell

@P22Des

5 months

On VEDay we remember the bravery and sacrifice of the Greatest Generation. This year we commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day and recall the extraordinary events which led to the liberation of Western Europe. We must never forget the price paid for our freedom and values.

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Des Powell

@P22Des

1 year

Standby, standby…go! Billy Billingham back on tour, always good seeing you pal. #WhoDaresWins #AlwaysALittleFurther #SAS #SASWHODARESWINS

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Des Powell

@P22Des

4 months

We honour the 80th anniversary of D-Day and remember the courage & sacrifice of the soldiers who fought for our freedom. To the soldiers that stepped up to the mark & laid down their life's so that we can live in a better world, we owe you everything... we will remember them.

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Des Powell

@P22Des

2 months

‘What perspective are you looking from?’

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Des Powell

@P22Des

3 years

On the move with @authordlewis promoting BRAVO THREE ZERO! Thanks to all who have purchased a copy and followed me on the journey so far #BravoThreeZero

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Des Powell

@P22Des

2 years

Over 27,000 Paperback copies country wide. @authordlewis @mflspeaker @gordonwise

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Des Powell

@P22Des

5 months

'The Price Of Progress Is Pain'

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Des Powell

@P22Des

2 months

Stay disciplined. Stay consistent. Stay focused!

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Des Powell

@P22Des

3 years

Think it’s safe to say I won the straight face competition between @billingham229b and I, better luck next time pal #BravoThreeZero @authordlewis @soph_ransompr @mflspeaker @EBwatches

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Des Powell

@P22Des

2 years

Link below to full discussion between @authordlewis and I at the @NAM_London 👇🏼 #SAS #WHOSDARESWINS

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Des Powell

@P22Des

5 months

Great catch up in Cardiff Friday evening! 'Break a leg' @BearGrylls at the OVO Arena Wembley on the last gig of your tour! Always putting "water back in the well!" Suffice to say Bear was in very safe hands... @bigphilcampion #whodareswins #sas #NeverGiveUp

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Des Powell

@P22Des

22 days

Congratulations, @authordlewis on the up coming release of SAS Daggers Drawn! Completing this epic SAS wartime trilogy is a remarkable achievement. I’m sure the final showdown in France and Nazi Germany will captivate readers just like the first two. Can't wait to dive in!

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@authordlewis

22 days

So pleased to announce, coming 24/10/24, SAS Daggers Drawn, the third in the epic SAS wartime trilogy, after SAS Brothers In Arms and SAS Forged in Hell - join the bravest of the brave behind enemy lines for the final showdown in France and Nazi Germany.

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Des Powell

@P22Des

3 years

SAS Bravo Three Zero, named as a recommended read by Harrods bookstore has officially sold out in @Harrods Thank you to all for purchasing!! #BravoThreeZero @soph_lit @authordlewis

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Des Powell

@P22Des

2 years

Figuring out how to strategise a good breakfast with my good pal @billingham229b @authordlewis @mflspeaker @gordonwise @soph_ransompr

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Des Powell

@P22Des

22 days

On this solemn day, we honor the memory of the thousands of innocent lives lost on 9/11. We salute the unwavering courage and sacrifice of first responders and citizens who faced danger to save others. Their bravery reminds us even in the darkest moments, true strength endures.

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Des Powell

@P22Des

2 years

We’ve two ears and one mouth, hence, it’s good practice to listen more, especially when in the presence of the de facto historian @authordlewis of the SAS at the launch of Damien Lewis’ latest blockbuster SAS Brothers In Arms yesterday evening. @gordonwise @mflspeaker

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Des Powell

@P22Des

2 years

“The fire that burnt brightly inside the SOE’s finest continues to burn today” Damien has caught the essence of the ultimate wartime heroine. @authordlewis @mflspeaker @gordonwise

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Des Powell

@P22Des

2 years

Looking forward to it…

Damien Lewis

@authordlewis

2 years

From photo plates of SAS Brothers In Arms, my new book. The gripping tale of the birth of the SAS and the men who forged a new means of waging war. Launch event next week: I'm in conversation with SAS veteran Des Powell @P22Des , revealing all.

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Des Powell

@P22Des

3 years

Great to be back @WaterstonesPB signing copies of SAS: BRAVO THREE ZERO! Be sure to get yours whilst stocks last, just in time for Christmas!! @soph_ransompr @authordlewis @mflspeaker #BravoThreeZero

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Des Powell

@P22Des

3 years

Thanks to all who came to my last book event and signing @WaterstonesCamb fantastic to see you all there on Remembrance Day!! @soph_lit @authordlewis @mflspeaker #BravoThreeZero

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Des Powell

@P22Des

2 years

Today we say our final goodbyes to our once courageous & beloved her Majesty the Queen, we remember her acts of valour and bravery she gave for this country, now may she finally rest. I salute you one last time my queen… thank you Ma’ma🇬🇧 @authordlewis @mflspeaker

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Des Powell

@P22Des

2 years

“Always vigilant, always wary, always hungry for more, me and my team are already on the move in 2023, let’s kick up some positive dust ‘Standby…Standby…Go!’ #NewYear2023

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Des Powell

@P22Des

5 months

Great to see my pal’s bestseller being made into such a fantastic Guy Ritchie movie scoring an outstanding 92% on Rotten Tomatoes. ‘ @authordlewis is both a meticulous historian and a born storyteller’ #sas #whodareswins #storyteller #movie

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Des Powell

@P22Des

5 months

‘Take A Chance’

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Des Powell

@P22Des

2 years

Armed Forces Day - Take time to ponder that we have a select band of highly trained people who will always go a little further. @authordlewis @mflspeaker @gordonwise

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Des Powell

@P22Des

3 years

Merry Christmas to all, I hope you have had a safe and happy day with loved ones!

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Des Powell

@P22Des

2 years

We stand a proud nation in honour of Her Majesty The Queen Elizabeth II 1926 - 2022 thank you for your service.

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Des Powell

@P22Des

4 months

Great evening at the @IWMDuxford promoting @authordlewis latest book SAS: Great Escape Three, never get tired of indulging in these heroic story’s! Thanks for having us & to Damien it is a pleasure as always, thank you to all who attended this brilliant event! Book out now!

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Des Powell

@P22Des

2 years

Supporting my good Pal @exSASChrisRyan on the launch of his fantastic new book, Outcast ‘riveting, gritty, visceral. A rollercoaster ride with a savage twist.’ This is not one to miss, get your copy now! @WaterstonesLinc @gordonwise @mflspeaker @authordlewis

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Des Powell

@P22Des

5 months

22nd of May event coming up at The Imperial War Museum @I_W_M , chaired by myself, plus other key venues for @authordlewis forthcoming book, SAS Great Escapes 3. Click on the link for details: #sas #whodearswins #talk #author #book

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Des Powell

@P22Des

5 months

‘Coming Back To Normality’ - A snippet of myself & @DodgeWoodall exchange. #sas #whodareswins #eventfullifes

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Des Powell

@P22Des

27 days

Thrilled to hear @authordlewis if you have the time to pass on the message👍🏼 I do remember! Huge congratulations on your A grade—that’s fantastic. I’m glad I could help. Best of luck Grace with your GCSEs and your future studies! All the best, Des

Damien Lewis

@authordlewis

28 days

Lovely message from Grace and a big well done! "Hi you might not remember me but I’m Grace and you kindly helped me last year by asking Des Powell questions for my Higher Project Qualification which I titled ‘Who were the real thinker soldiers of the Bravo Mission?’ I completed

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Des Powell

@P22Des

2 months

‘A man is great not because he hasn't failed, a man is great because failure hasn't stopped him.’

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Des Powell

@P22Des

3 years

Live event tomorrow with @authordlewis and @WestYorksPolice at the Village Hotel in Tingley - tickets available on the door! Look forward to seeing you all there #BravoThreeZero

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Des Powell

@P22Des

2 months

"Success is walking from failure to failure with no loss of enthusiasm." -Winston Churchill

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Des Powell

@P22Des

3 years

Stock signing today @WaterstonesMAPL great to see my pal @mflspeaker #BravoThreeZero

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Des Powell

@P22Des

1 month

‘Consider at what price you sell your integrity, but please, for God’s sake, don’t sell it cheap.’

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Des Powell

@P22Des

3 years

The auction of SAS: Bravo Three Zero in support of B.B.C Children in Need Appeal 2021 helped raise an unbelievable £24,888! Fantastic efforts for an important cause @authordlewis @soph_ransompr @mflspeaker

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Des Powell

@P22Des

3 years

Proud to announce that I am officially an ambassador for @EBwatches delighted to be representing such a fantastic brand #ebwatches

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Des Powell

@P22Des

5 months

‘Who has a bad habit of this?’

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Des Powell

@P22Des

1 month

Success isn't about grand gestures, it's about showing up every day and putting in the work. Consistency is everything. The daily grind may not be glamorous, but it's what separates those who dream from those who achieve.🏆

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Des Powell

@P22Des

2 years

TBC… @mflspeaker @gordonwise @authordlewis

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Des Powell

@P22Des

2 years

Sunday times top 10 best seller SAS: Bravo Three Zero. @CBGBooks @gordonwise @authordlewis @mflspeaker @soph_ransompr

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Des Powell

@P22Des

2 years

When Billy speaks the world should listen! Humbled. @authordlewis @mflspeaker @gordonwise PAPERBACK OUT NOW!

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Des Powell

@P22Des

1 month

‘Never quit something with great long-term potential just because you can’t deal with the stress of the moment.’

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Des Powell

@P22Des

2 years

Catch me at the @NAM_London interviewing @authordlewis on his new book SAS: Brothers In Arms on the 27th of October 2022, 5:30pm drinks reception 6:30pm event. @mflspeaker @gordonwise

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Des Powell

@P22Des

1 month

New day. New week. New month. New dreams. New blessings. New beginnings. LOCK IN.

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Des Powell

@P22Des

2 years

‘First In Last Out’ paid a visit to the @AirAssaultMuse and was accompanied by author Jason Woods to promote our books SAS: Bravo Three Zero & Paras In Action both available now in stores and online. @authordlewis @mflspeaker @gordonwise @soph_ransompr

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Des Powell

@P22Des

3 years

Be sure to book your tickets for my next talk and book signing @WaterstonesCamb this Thursday 11th at 6pm with my good pal @mflspeaker !! Look forward to seeing you all there #BravoThreeZero @soph_lit @authordlewis

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Des Powell

@P22Des

3 years

Fantastic time on the @JackCarrUSA podcast! Great to speak to you pal! If you haven’t already tuned in, check out the link below: @mflspeaker @authordlewis @soph_ransompr

Des Powell: Bravo Three Zero - Danger Close with Jack Carr

Today’s guest is Des Powell, a veteran of the SAS who served 28 years in the British military going behind enemy lines in one of the Gulf War’s earliest and ...

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Des Powell

@P22Des

3 years

Thanks very much Jason @jason_carl_fox #BravoThreeZero

Jason Fox

@jason_carl_fox

3 years

The story that needed to be told! #BravoThreeZero is out now by @P22Des tap the link to get your copy!

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Des Powell

@P22Des

25 days

‘A man's own mind is the greatest battle he will face.’

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Des Powell

@P22Des

3 years

Check out the article in the Express #BravoThreeZero @authordlewis @soph_lit

Bravo Three Zero helped take out Saddam's missiles - could they escape

WITH SAS comrades dead and missing in action, Bravo Three Zero helped take out Saddam's missiles. Hunted by the Iraqis after an act of mercy, could they escape? Read on for our final thrilling book...

www.express.co.uk

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Des Powell

@P22Des

2 years

Podcast with Point Of The Spear talking with Robert Child about my time in the British Special Forces. Find the full video on his YouTube channel ‘Point Of The Spear | Military History’ @authordlewis @mflspeaker @gordonwise @soph_ransompr

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Des Powell

@P22Des

3 years

Great interview with @Nanaakua1 thanks @GBNEWS for having me and to all that tuned in!! #BravoThreeZero

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Des Powell

@P22Des

2 years

On the road last week doing a corporate evening for AX and visiting LNER stadium the home of the Mighty Imps with my good friend @mflspeaker #BravoThreeZero @soph_ransompr @authordlewis

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Des Powell

@P22Des

2 years

When situational awareness and style need to combine, check out the link below for Dougos amazing Blue Light Eye Wear that improves you sleep recovery and mood. #eyewear #shades #eyewearstyle #glasses

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Des Powell

@P22Des

3 months

‘Were You Born To Fight’

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Des Powell

@P22Des

3 years

Fantastic to see SAS: Bravo Three Zero ranked by @Thelastword1962 as a top Christmas read! #BravoThreeZero

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@Thelastword1962

3 years

And here they are my ten..well ok eleven books for this Christmas to read or to put under the tree. I really enjoyed talking about these wonderful books. A fabulous show on @fromefm and thank you to Jenna from @SomersetCool for hosting this very festive Bookclub. 🎄📚🎄📚

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Des Powell

@P22Des

3 years

Join me on my last event of the BRAVO THREE ZERO tour on Remembrance Day, look forward to seeing you all there!! #BravoThreeZero

Sophie Ransom

@soph_ransompr

3 years

Not to be missed! Join the last tour event of Cambridgeshire author & SAS 1st Gulf War veteran @P22Des on #RemembranceDay 11 Nov 6pm @WaterstonesCamb on #SASBravoThreeZero written with @authordlewis re life behind Iraqi enemy lines in the Gulf War. Tkts:

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Des Powell

@P22Des

5 months

A bullet we couldn't dodge! @DodgeWoodall thanks for having us pal. Great guy! #eventfullifes #podcast #talk #interview #sas #spook #blade @mflspeaker

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Des Powell

@P22Des

27 days

‘The hard thing to do and the right thing to do are usually the same thing’

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Des Powell

@P22Des

3 years

Fantastic evening celebrating the 2nd birthday of Mens Mental Health Support group ''One For The Lads''! Honoured to have been invited to speak at an amazing event for an important cause! Great to see you all there #BravoThreeZero @mflspeaker @authordlewis @soph_ransompr

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Des Powell

@P22Des

5 months

🎥 Exclusive footage alert! Had the incredible opportunity to interview @authordlewis about SAS: Brothers In Arms back in 2022 @NAM_London . He delves into the early days of the SAS formation. #britishspecialforces #sas #whodareswins