Blair Paddy Mayne @blair_mayne Twitter profile

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Blair Paddy Mayne

2 years

This account exists to preserve the memory and service of Lt Col. Robert Blair ‘Paddy’ Mayne and his #SAS #WW2 comrades, as well as all who’ve served their country, and who’ve paid the supreme sacrifice #BlairMayne #PaddyMayne #SpecialAirService #WhoDaresWins #LestWeForget

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Blair Paddy Mayne

@blair_mayne

11 months

Not getting into any argument over the protest or the Israel/Palestinian conflict but this should NOT be permitted beside The Cenotaph. That’s a disgrace and utterly disrespectful. Who the hell agreed to this? 🤬

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Blair Paddy Mayne

@blair_mayne

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Wish to be unequivocal - there should be no protests this weekend. This is no denial of the right to do so. But #Remembrance is a sacred occasion for the nation & all those who wish to remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice. Nothing should take attention away from this

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Blair Paddy Mayne

@blair_mayne

2 years

We will never, ever know or fully understand what he and his comrades endured during their wartime service That’s why our first instinct should be respect #PaddyMayne #BlairMayne #SAS #WW2 #WhoDaresWins #SpecialAirService

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Blair Paddy Mayne

@blair_mayne

2 years

A remarkable photo of 21 survivors of first #SAS parachute drop, from 55 who dropped into worst storm in Cyrenaica in memory OTD, Nov. 1941 #WW2 Led by David Stirling, Paddy is pictured in centre (without headgear) Lessons were hard learned #WW2 #WhoDaresWins #SpecialAirService

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Blair Paddy Mayne

@blair_mayne

2 years

#LestWeForget

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Blair Paddy Mayne

@blair_mayne

10 months

#LestWeForget

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Blair Paddy Mayne

@blair_mayne

2 years

Merry Christmas to all those services personnel on duty this year, and to their families too #ThinkingofYou #MerryChristmas2022 🎄🥂

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Blair Paddy Mayne

@blair_mayne

2 years

Remembering today Lt Col Robert Blair ‘Paddy’ Mayne DSO (3 Bars) who died in early hours of 14th Dec 1955 after his car crashed in his home town of #Newtownards One of Stirling’s handpicked originals #SAS went on to command 1SAS serving N. Africa, Italy, France and Germany 1/2

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Blair Paddy Mayne

@blair_mayne

2 years

For clarification… AGAIN, this account will continue to defend Paddy & his comrades, their service and reputations as best one can. Number of followers nor challenging anyone of note/ importance is irrelevant #BlairMayne #PaddyMayne #SAS #WW2 #WhoDaresWins #SpecialAirService

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Blair Paddy Mayne

@blair_mayne

2 years

To repeat, once again Will defend Paddy’s reputation without favour Don’t care about numbers of followers or who they may be. His life & service deserve to be commemorated. Any criticism will be challenged #BlairMayne #PaddyMayne #SAS #WW2 #WhoDaresWins #SpecialAirService

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Blair Paddy Mayne

@blair_mayne

2 years

Lance Sergeant Chris O’Dowd, born Mayo, originally @irish_guards then #SAS who won Military Medal in 1942, sadly KIA at Termoli, Italy, the following year. An outstanding soldier, hugely respected by Paddy his CO & his comrades #WW2 #WhoDaresWins #SpecialAirService #LestWeForget

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Blair Paddy Mayne

@blair_mayne

2 years

Thanks to all the new followers … interest has certainly been generated. It’s never been about numbers, solely to maintain, preserve and defend the service and reputation of Paddy & his comrades #BlairMayne #PaddyMayne #SAS #WW2 #WhoDaresWins #SpecialAirService #LestWeForget

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Blair Paddy Mayne

@blair_mayne

4 years

On this #FathersDay has there ever been a better image? ‘Welcome Home Dad!’ 🇬🇧

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Blair Paddy Mayne

@blair_mayne

2 years

Lt. Eoin McGonigal, one of Paddy’s best friends, previously #RoyalUlsterRifles then #SAS KIA 18 Nov 1941, at Timini, near Tobruk, and commemorated on the Alamein Memorial #WhoDaresWins #SpecialAirService #LestWeForget

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Blair Paddy Mayne

@blair_mayne

2 years

On Tues 13th Dec 1955 Paddy attended a local Masonic meeting not far from his home at Mount Pleasant in #Newtownards , afterwards went on to Royal British Legion Club in Bangor Unfortunately, this was to be his last night alive #BlairMayne #PaddyMayne #SAS #WW2 #WhoDaresWins

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Blair Paddy Mayne

@blair_mayne

2 years

Short film from @I_W_M of Paddy alongside Field Marshall Viscount Montgomery of Alamein as he reviews 1SAS in 1945 #BlairMayne #PaddyMayne #SAS #WW2 #WhoDaresWins #SpecialAirService

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Blair Paddy Mayne

@blair_mayne

10 months

‘Cenotaph in Memory of Ulster’s Glorious Dead’ by William Gibbes Mackenzie #Belfast City Hall #LestWeForget #Remembrance

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Blair Paddy Mayne

@blair_mayne

1 year

Not sure have the words for this 🇵🇱 👏❤️

British Poles

@britishpoles

1 year

A Polish war hero, the insurgent of the Warsaw Uprising in 1944, has completed his last mission - by proudly walking his granddaughter down the aisle. Two days later, Major Bronisław Karwowski retired to the eternal guard at the age of 94.

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Blair Paddy Mayne

@blair_mayne

2 years

An amazing photo of Sergeant Dick Lewis, from New Zealand, after 2 months service in the desert with the #LongRangeDesertGroup , July 1942, #WW2 #LRDG ‘Non Vi Sed Arte - Not by Strength, but by Guile’

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Blair Paddy Mayne

@blair_mayne

1 year

Wishing you all a very Happy St Patrick’s Day ☘️ #StPatrickDay

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Blair Paddy Mayne

@blair_mayne

2 years

On afternoon of Friday 16th Dec 1955 Paddy was buried in Movilla cemetery, after funeral from the family home Mount Pleasant in his home town of #Newtownards His two brothers were the chief mourners as the streets of the town were packed to see his final journey #LestWeForget

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Blair Paddy Mayne

@blair_mayne

2 years

#NewProfilePic #BlairMayne #PaddyMayne #SAS #WW2 #WhoDaresWins #SpecialAirService

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Blair Paddy Mayne

@blair_mayne

2 years

To answer question @SASRogueHeroes #sasrogueheroes had real opportunity to tell story that didn’t need ‘sexed up’ or overly dramatised. The reality of bravery was more than enough. It wasn’t some desert japery either but bloody brutal #SAS #wW2 #WhoDaresWins #SpecialAirService

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Blair Paddy Mayne

@blair_mayne

10 months

Called this morning to pay my respects. There is a service at Blair’s grave tomorrow morning at 10.45am. He is buried in his family plot at Movilla Cemetery, #Newtownards , County Down #BlairMayne #PaddyMayne #SAS #WW2 #WhoDaresWins #SpecialAirService #LestWeForget

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Blair Paddy Mayne

@blair_mayne

2 years

Wishing you and those close to you a very Merry Christmas! Please remember those who gave up so much, endured so much, and did so much that we could all enjoy this festive season, even under these trying current circumstances 🎄🎅🏻 🥃 🥂

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Blair Paddy Mayne

@blair_mayne

3 years

All too true #HappyFathersDay #LestWeForget #NeverStopBeingGrateful

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Blair Paddy Mayne

@blair_mayne

1 year

Remembering with pride today the 30 men of 1SAS murdered by the SS after their capture on 7th July 1944 during Op Bulbasket #SAS #WW2 #LestWeForget #WhoDaresWins #SpecialAirService

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Blair Paddy Mayne

@blair_mayne

10 months

#LestWeForget

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Blair Paddy Mayne

@blair_mayne

4 years

Today marks 38 years since HM forces recaptured the #Falklands and defended the right of the people there to remain British. Lest we forget the 255 who gave their lives to secure that freedom #LestWeForget

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Blair Paddy Mayne

@blair_mayne

1 year

Thanks to all those who have shared and will share posts on this anniversary #WW2 #MarketGarden #Arnhem #LestWeForget

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Blair Paddy Mayne

@blair_mayne

6 years

The campaign to ensure that Lt Col Mayne gets the #victoriacross he should have received must go on #PaddyDeservesHisVC

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Blair Paddy Mayne

@blair_mayne

2 years

Remembering today Lt. Eoin McGonigal, formerly 11 Commando, then 1SAS KIA 18/11/41 aged 20 at Timini, near Tobruk. He was Paddy’s closest friend meeting at @QUBelfast and serving @Queens_UOTC both commissioned #RoyalUlsterRifles then #SAS #SpecialAirService #WW2 #WhoDaresWins

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Blair Paddy Mayne

@blair_mayne

2 years

OTD 11th Jan 1915 Robert Blair ‘Paddy’ Mayne was born in #Newtownards Co. Down, the 6th of 7 children. He would go on to become one of most decorated solders in @BritishArmy history, and command 1SAS, rising to rank of Lt. Col. Happy Birthday to the great man #BlairMayne

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Blair Paddy Mayne

@blair_mayne

2 years

#NewProfilePic Paddy photographed near Kabrit, Egypt in 1942 Colourised #WW2 #SAS #WhoDaresWins #PaddyMayne #BlairMayne #SpecialAirService #PaddyDeservesHisVC

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Blair Paddy Mayne

@blair_mayne

4 years

Remembering with pride today the 30 men of 1SAS murdered by the SS after capture on 7th July 1944 during Op Bulbasket #SAS #WW2 #LestWeForget #WhoDaresWins #SpecialAirService

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Blair Paddy Mayne

@blair_mayne

2 years

Some of the #SAS trainees at Kabrit in North Africa, a desolate camp 90 miles east of Cairo, these men selected by Stirling, whose training under Jim Almonds and Jock Lewes was tough in the extreme, particularly their parachute instruction #WW2 #WhoDaresWins #SpecialAirService

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Blair Paddy Mayne

@blair_mayne

2 years

Sad to hear of the passing of Johnny Johnson, last surviving member of 617 Squadron that carried out the famous Operation Chastise, or Dambuster Raid, May 1943, #PerAduaAdAstra

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Blair Paddy Mayne

@blair_mayne

2 years

Long Range Desert Group truck halted while crew enjoy a midday break in the shade beneath the vehicle, July 1942 #LRDG #WW2 ‘Non Vi Sed Arte’ Not by Strength, but by Guile

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Blair Paddy Mayne

@blair_mayne

4 years

The continued eulogising of the late Martin McGuinness is truly nauseating. He was neither a statesman or peacemaker, nor freedom fighter or hero. He was a terrorist godfather with the blood of countless people of all faiths in his hands. A butcher and apologist for murder 1/2

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Blair Paddy Mayne

@blair_mayne

2 years

Called this morning to visit my grandparents graves in a quiet, rural parish church yard… saw a lady placing flowers on a @cwgc grave of a young man from a recent military action. Brought it home that #Remembrance isn’t just a one time a year #LestWeForget

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Blair Paddy Mayne

@blair_mayne

1 year

Remembering today the family and friends of Fusilier Lee Rigby, murdered 10 years ago today #LestWeForget

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Blair Paddy Mayne

@blair_mayne

9 months

Remembering today Lt Col Robert Blair ‘Paddy’ Mayne DSO (3 Bars) who died in early hours of 14th Dec 1955 after his car crashed in his home town of #Newtownards One of Stirling’s handpicked originals #SAS went on to command 1SAS serving N. Africa, Italy, France and Germany 1/2

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Blair Paddy Mayne

@blair_mayne

2 years

Paddy is buried in his family plot at Movilla Cemetery, #Newtownards , County Down. The grave is easily found on foot - its in the ‘old ground’, section 2, plot no. 311 #BlairMayne #PaddyMayne #SAS #WW2 #WhoDaresWins #SpecialAirService #LestWeForget

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Blair Paddy Mayne

@blair_mayne

2 years

Unconventional Inspirational Uncompromising Fearless? Effective Ruthless Single minded Articulate Enigmatic Unflappable Dedicated Loyal Paddy Mayne And deeds, not words… #BlairMayne #PaddyMayne #SAS #WW2 #WhoDaresWins #SpecialAirService #LestWeForget

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Blair Paddy Mayne

@blair_mayne

8 months

On this day 1915 Robert Blair ‘Paddy’ Mayne was born in #Newtownards Co. Down, the 6th of 7 children. He would go on to become one of most decorated solders in @BritishArmy history, and command 1SAS, rising to rank of Lt. Col. Happy Birthday to the great man #BlairMayne

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Blair Paddy Mayne

@blair_mayne

2 years

‘The gift of leadership and the ability to inspire complete devotion and loyalty were his to an exceptional degree’ #BlairMayne #PaddyMayne #SAS #WW2 #WhoDaresWins #SpecialAirService

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Blair Paddy Mayne

@blair_mayne

4 years

#GodSaveTheQueen

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Blair Paddy Mayne

@blair_mayne

2 years

Paddy pictured younger brother Douglas who served with @RoyalAirForce during #WW2 & to whom he wrote many letters describing his wartime actions. Douglas became a dentist in #Newtownards after war & lived in grounds of Mount Pleasant, the Mayne family home #BlairMayne #PaddyMayne

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Blair Paddy Mayne

@blair_mayne

1 year

Freedom is never free #DDay #DDay79 #LestWeForget

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Blair Paddy Mayne

@blair_mayne

1 year

"I am not an Ulsterman, but yesterday, the 1st July, as I followed their amazing attack I felt I would rather be an Ulsterman than anything else in the world." Captain Wilfred Spender #Somme #Ancre #LWF #36thUlsterDivision #LestWeForget

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Blair Paddy Mayne

@blair_mayne

4 years

Remembering today Lt Col Robert Blair ‘Paddy’ Mayne DSO (3 Bars) who died in early hours of 14th Dec 1955 after his car crashed in his home town of #Newtownards One of Stirling’s handpicked originals #SAS went on to command 1SAS serving N. Africa, Italy, France and Germany 1/2

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Blair Paddy Mayne

@blair_mayne

5 months

This account exists to preserve the memory and service of Lt Col. Robert Blair ‘Paddy’ Mayne and his #SAS #WW2 comrades, as well as all who’ve served their country #BlairMayne #PaddyMayne #SpecialAirService #WhoDaresWins #LestWeForget #NewProfilePic

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Blair Paddy Mayne

@blair_mayne

2 years

Paddy pictured on the extreme right as CO of 1SAS drawn up for inspection with others by Crown Prince Olaf of Norway, in Bergen, at the end of the war on 28th July 1945 #BlairMayne #PaddyMayne #WW2 #SAS #SpecialAirService #WhoDaresWins

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Blair Paddy Mayne

@blair_mayne

8 months

The many tributes to Mike Sadler have been so fitting to the great man and his extraordinary service. No words of mine can add to this, suffice to say we have a duty to continue to remember him #LestWeForget

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Blair Paddy Mayne

@blair_mayne

2 years

Well done to @Telegraph Excellent article allows Paddy’s family and @authordlewis to show how he really was #PaddyMayne #BlairMayne #SAS #WW2 #WhoDaresWins #SpecialAirService

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Blair Paddy Mayne

@blair_mayne

8 months

Superb tribute

Gavin Mortimer

@PhoneyMajor

8 months

1/9 Mike Sadler, MC, MM: 1920 - 2024 Many poignant tributes to the last of the LRDG/L Detachment gang from 1941. Most naturally focus on Mike's great feats in North Africa, but he also distinguished himself in 1944 as 1SAS Intelligence Officer. Pictured is Mike in France, Aug 44

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Blair Paddy Mayne

@blair_mayne

10 months

‘At the going down of the sun, And in the morning, We will remember them’ #LestWeForget #BlairMayne #PaddyMayne #SAS #WW2 #WhoDaresWins #SpecialAirService

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Blair Paddy Mayne

@blair_mayne

2 years

Another photo of the #LongRangeDesertGroup cleaning weapons during a break whilst on patrol, North Africa, May 1942 On left is Lt Col John Richard Easonsmith, killed in action in November 1943, aged 34 #WW2 #LRDG #LestWeForget ‘Non Vi Sed Arte’ Not by Strength, but by Guile

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Blair Paddy Mayne

@blair_mayne

4 years

@RVilkomerson They say education begins at home. You’d be far better placed explaining to your daughter that countless such ‘white boys’ fought in theatres of war and in unimaginable conditions so that you and her could enjoy the many freedoms you do today. Gratitude costs nothing

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Blair Paddy Mayne

@blair_mayne

5 years

‘’Out of ammo. God Save the King’’ The last radio message from those defending #Arnhem bridge on this day. Not sure I have the words to describe or do such bravery justice. The very definition of dedication to duty against all odds #Arnhem75 #MarketGarden75 #ABridgeTooFar

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Blair Paddy Mayne

@blair_mayne

2 years

Thought this was a superb explanation and very worthwhile sharing... please RT and raise awareness #PTSD #PTSDAwareness

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Blair Paddy Mayne

@blair_mayne

9 months

Will be raising a glass later tonight on this the eve of the anniversary of Blair’s passing Whilst a melancholy occasion Let’s all remember his amazing achievements and the legacy he left us Cheers Blair 🥃

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Blair Paddy Mayne

@blair_mayne

2 years

#NewProfilePic Paddy in dress uniform and great to see him smiling, never happier than when in company of his comrades #BlairMayne #PaddyMayne #SAS #WW2 #WhoDaresWins #SpecialAirService

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Blair Paddy Mayne

@blair_mayne

1 year

A simple question, and one that’s had me wondering of late given the recent weather… how did servicemen in North Africa in #WW2 deal with the sun and its affects - sun-burn, sunstroke etc? Any advice welcomed (Sorry for what seems a very simple and somewhat naive question)

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Blair Paddy Mayne

@blair_mayne

11 months

Arguably one of the greatest photos of #WW2

Bobbie

@bo66ie29

11 months

15th October 1945, Gunner Hector Murdoch arrived home in Tulse Hill, London, greeted by his wife Rosina and son John. He had been away for four and a half years, three and a half of which he was a POW. Rosina had no idea if he was alive or dead. He got home on his birthday. #OTD

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Blair Paddy Mayne

@blair_mayne

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On afternoon of Friday 16th Dec 1955 Blair was buried in Movilla cemetery, after funeral from the family home Mount Pleasant in his home town of #Newtownards His two brothers were the chief mourners as the streets of the town were packed to see his final journey #LestWeForget

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Blair Paddy Mayne

@blair_mayne

1 year

Thanks to @OldCityDiary1 who colorised this very famous photo of Blair. A rare smiling image but those who know him would confirm this was much more common than how he is oft portrayed #BlairMayne #PaddyMayne #SAS #WW2 #WhoDaresWins #SpecialAirService

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Blair Paddy Mayne

@blair_mayne

9 months

#NewProfilePic #WW2 #SAS #BlairMayne #PaddyMayne #WhoDaresWins #HeWhoDared #SpecialAirService

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Blair Paddy Mayne

@blair_mayne

2 years

Called earlier today to pay my respects to Paddy prior to #RemembranceSunday #LestWeForget #BlairMayne #PaddyMayne #SAS #WW2 #WhoDaresWins #SpecialAirService

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Blair Paddy Mayne

@blair_mayne

4 years

On this day 1915 Robert Blair ‘Paddy’ Mayne was born in #Newtownards Co. Down, the 6th of 7 children. He would go on to become one of most decorated solders in @BritishArmy history, and command 1SAS, rising to rank of Lt. Col. Happy Birthday to the great man #PaddyDeservesHisVC

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Blair Paddy Mayne

@blair_mayne

1 year

#NewProfilePic DSO & 3 bars 39-45 Star Africa Star with 8th Army Bar Italy Star France & Germany Star Defence Medal War Medal with Oak Leaf Legion D’Honneur Croix De Guerre with Palm #BlairMayne #PaddyMayne #SAS #WW2 #WhoDaresWins #SpecialAirService

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Blair Paddy Mayne

@blair_mayne

2 years

Signing off tonight and repeating this message Will always maintain & defend reputation of Paddy & his #SAS comrades #BlairMayne #PaddyMayne #WhoDaresWins #SpecialAirService

Blair Paddy Mayne

@blair_mayne

2 years

This account exists to preserve the memory and service of Lt Col. Robert Blair ‘Paddy’ Mayne and his #SAS #WW2 comrades, as well as all who’ve served their country, and who’ve paid the supreme sacrifice #BlairMayne #PaddyMayne #SpecialAirService #WhoDaresWins #LestWeForget

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Blair Paddy Mayne

@blair_mayne

2 years

#NewProfilePic

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Blair Paddy Mayne

@blair_mayne

2 years

The less glamorous side of desert warfare, Long Range Desert Group (LRDG) encountering soft sand in the Libyan Desert June, 1942 #LRDG #WW2 #LongRangeDesertGroup Non Vi Sed Arte Not by Strength, but by Guile

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Blair Paddy Mayne

@blair_mayne

2 years

#NewProfilePic #BlairMayne #PaddyMayne #SAS #WW2 #WhoDaresWins #SpecialAirService

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Blair Paddy Mayne

@blair_mayne

5 years

Remembering today the 30 men of 1 SAS murdered on 7 July 1944, by the SS having been captured during Operation Bulbasket #SpecialAirService #SAS #WhoDaresWins #LestWeForget

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Blair Paddy Mayne

@blair_mayne

8 months

Such sad news today

Damien Lewis

@authordlewis

8 months

Very sad news indeed. Another one gone. We remember them - bravest of the brave. 🙏🙏🙏 Major Mike Sadler, last of the wartime SAS ‘Originals’ – obituary

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Blair Paddy Mayne

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2 years

Colourised photo of Chevrolet 30cwt truck of #LongRangeDesertGroup formed specifically to carry out covert reconnaissance & intelligence missions deep behind enemy lines and invaluable support to #SAS #SpecialAirService #WW2 ‘Non Vi Sed Arte’ Not by Strength, but by Guile

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Blair Paddy Mayne

@blair_mayne

3 years

On this day 1915 Robert Blair ‘Paddy’ Mayne was born in #Newtownards Co. Down, the 6th of 7 children. He would go on to become one of most decorated solders in @BritishArmy history, and command 1SAS, rising to rank of Lt. Col. Happy Birthday to the great man #BlairMayne

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Blair Paddy Mayne

@blair_mayne

10 months

This is utterly brilliant! The very least any of us can do at this ‘season of good will’ is look out for others 🎄

Greg Murphy 🤓

@TheGregMurphy

10 months

This Christmas ad for a pub in Enniskillen is better than anything John Lewis has ever put out

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Blair Paddy Mayne

@blair_mayne

2 years

Today I will be remembering my great uncle and his comrades who paid the supreme sacrifice for King & Country on the 1st July 1916 at the #Somme #Ancre #36thUlsterDivision #WW1 #LestWeForget

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Blair Paddy Mayne

@blair_mayne

3 years

Remembering Leading Seaman James J Magennis VC born 27th Oct 1919, the only man from #NorthernIreland (to date) to win a #VC in #WW2 for extreme bravery during midget submarine attacks against the Japanese cruiser Takao in Singapore 31 July 1945 #LestWeForget

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Blair Paddy Mayne

@blair_mayne

2 years

To answer a question, Paddy’s funeral was conducted by padre of 1SAS Rev Fraser McLuskey MC, who also dedicated his memorial statue in #Newtownards in 1997 #BlairMayne #PaddyMayne #SAS #SpecialAirService #WW2 #WhoDaresWins

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Blair Paddy Mayne

@blair_mayne

2 years

Superb thread remembering Jock Lewes who was killed in action on this day in 1941 #LestWeForget #SAS #WW2 #WhoDaresWins #SpecialAirService

Gavin Mortimer

@PhoneyMajor

2 years

1/13 Remembering on this day, December 31, John ‘Jock’ Lewes, KIA in Libya in 1941 while serving with L Detachment, SAS, aged 28. He was buried by his comrades where he fell and is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial (Some sources erroneously state he was KIA on 30/12).

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Blair Paddy Mayne

@blair_mayne

2 years

Thanks to all new followers Doing one’s best to answer and replies or questions posed as best as possible #BlairMayne #PaddyMayne #SAS #WW2 #WhoDaresWins #SpecialAirService

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Blair Paddy Mayne

@blair_mayne

10 months

Never fails to make one very grateful for all we enjoy & what others did so that we can do so #LestWeForget #FestivalOfRemembrance

Royal British Legion

@PoppyLegion

10 months

Tune into @BBCOne now for the Royal British Legion #FestivalOfRemembrance at the @RoyalAlbertHall 📺

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Blair Paddy Mayne

@blair_mayne

2 years

To answer recent question… Blair’s gallantry awards - DSO & 3 bars 39-45 Star Africa Star with 8th Army Bar Italy Star France & Germany Star Defence Medal War Medal with Oak Leaf Legion D’Honneur Croix De Guerre with Palm #BlairMayne #PaddyMayne #SAS #WW2 #SpecialAirService

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Blair Paddy Mayne

@blair_mayne

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Remembering today Lt. Eoin McGonigal, formerly 11 Commando, then 1SAS KIA 18/11/41 aged 20 at Timini, near Tobruk. He was Blair’s closest friend, meeting at @QUBelfast and serving @Queens_UOTC both commissioned #RoyalUlsterRifles then #SAS #SpecialAirService #WW2 #WhoDaresWins

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A remarkable photo of 21 survivors of first #SAS parachute drop, from 55 who dropped into the worst storm in Cyrenaica in memory Nov. 1941 part of Op Crusader. Led by David Stirling, Paddy is pictured in centre (without headgear) Lessons were hard learned #WW2 #WhoDaresWins

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Blair Paddy Mayne

@blair_mayne

2 years

The Cenotaph, Belfast City Hall earlier today #Belfast #Ulster #NorthernIreland #WW1 #lLestWeForget #Somme #Ancre #36thUlsterDivision

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Blair Paddy Mayne

@blair_mayne

2 years

The padre of 1SAS Rev Fraser McLuskey MC, 19 September 1914 – 24 July 2005, who gave the oration at Paddy’s funeral in 1955 and who dedicated his memorial in #Newtownards in 1997 #BlairMayne #PaddyMayne #SAS #SpecialAirService #WW2 #WhoDaresWins

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Blair Paddy Mayne

@blair_mayne

9 months

Wishing you and those close to you a very Merry Christmas! Please remember those who gave up so much, endured so much, and did so much that we could all enjoy this festive season 🎄🎅🏻 🥃 🥂

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Blair Paddy Mayne

@blair_mayne

11 months

@WhyAllTheAnger If you need any explanation then there is absolutely no point discussing it That’s all the replies deserved

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Blair Paddy Mayne

@blair_mayne

4 years

Just a quick word of thanks to those who have liked or replied to various tweets about Paddy. It’s encouraging to see so much appreciation for his service, will continue to try to protect and promote his memory and hope to see him rewarded with VC #BlairMayne #PaddyDeseevesHisVC

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Blair Paddy Mayne

@blair_mayne

2 years

This is one of the most poignant moments I can remember on tv… made the more so given how funny Blackadder was #WW1 #LestWeForget

archivetvmusings

@archivetvmus71

2 years

'Goodbyeee', the final episode of Blackadder Goes Forth, was originally broadcast on this day in 1989.

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Blair Paddy Mayne

@blair_mayne

2 years

Weekly reminder that Paddy and his #WW2 #SAS comrades deserve better And these are all much more credible and recommended sources #PaddyMayne #BlairMayne #WhoDaresWins #SpecialAirService #TheyDeserveBetter

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Blair Paddy Mayne

@blair_mayne

5 months

Remembering today the legendary Anders Lassen VC and his brave comrades #SAS #SBS #WW2 #LestWeForget

Stephen Chambers

@SteveJChambers

5 months

Major Anders Lassen, VC, MC & Two Bars killed #OnThisDay 9 April 1945. A Danish national and Special Forces legend #WW2 #SAS #SBS #History #OTD 🇩🇰🇬🇧

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Blair Paddy Mayne

@blair_mayne

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We will never, ever know or fully understand what he and his comrades endured during their wartime service That’s why our first instinct should be respect Think on that on this #WorldMentalHealthDay #PaddyMayne #BlairMayne #SAS #WW2 #WhoDaresWins #SpecialAirService

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Blair Paddy Mayne

@blair_mayne

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Two fully loaded #LRDG Chevrolet 30cwt trucks in #NorthAfrica May 1942 #WW2 #SAS #LongRangeDesertGroup #NotByStrengthByGuile

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