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- The Special Air Service (SAS) operator, Christian Craighead, who responded to and stopped a terror attack in Nairobi, Kenya received the Conspicuous Gallantry Cross for his actions that day.
The four bad guys who took on the luxury Dusit D2 complex were eliminated.. 21 innocent people lost their lives- and a year later, another woman succumbed to her injuries sustained during the event.
The Special Air Service (SAS) is a special forces unit of the British Army. The unit specialises in a number of roles including counter-terrorism, hostage rescue, direct action and covert reconnaissance. Much of the information about the SAS is highly classified, and the unit is not commented on by either the British government or the Ministry of Defense due to the secrecy and sensitivity of its operations.
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What legendary story should I talk about next?
Miami FBI shootout!
Sgt. Benevidez the school named after him is near me
Edit: I probably misspelled his name lmao
John A Chapman! The Air Force combat controller that fought off multiple terrorists, saved his team and was awarded the Medal of Honor for his sacrifice.
"Alejo Garza Tamez (1933 - 14 November 2010), better known as Don Alejo was a Mexican businessman, rancher, and recreational hunter. Don Alejo gained notoriety after making a last stand against the los zetas cartel, in defense of his ranch, near Ciudad Victoria, in Tamaulipas."
@@neverleft636 definitely coming
When you're so elite you have your eyes blurred out even when you are wearing a balaclava
The secrecy of the SAS is a hangover from the Irish troubles when the IRA would actively target identified SAS soldiers with car bombs. The SAS were the IRA's number one enemy. Kind of shows how crazy IRA fighters were that they spent most of their time engaging the SAS on the streets of Northern Ireland.
Hello, der based abteilung?
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Any enemy is crazy mate
@@notbloodylikely4817 how crazy to not want to be someone slave and fight for it lol
As a Kenyan, we appreciate the SAS soldier and our security services for their heroic acts.
My Pleasure.
Thank You... czcams.com/video/rd6NlaJrsOI/video.html
@@mrrichardson1352 oh stfu stop acting like you’re the guy.
@@darrenjohnson2946 he might be an SAS or security services
The terrorist action was a disgusting attack on everyday people, BUT, the look on the Kenyan soldiers' faces, when they saw 'crazy White guy' running in to fight, was funny in the videos. Imagine the confidence they got from seeing a bloke sent to teach them, doing the thing he said they could do. Probably the first time in their live that they trusted a senior soldier. A total "WTF" moment realising honour is actually a thing and they have it too. Kenya, Great people, corrupt government. Shame.
That’s an absolutely insane story. I understand he was trained for situations similar to that, but to just grab your gear and run in without your team, without any plan, just solo, he’s the definition of a hero. That’s the type of thing that you see in the movies. Running in, rescuing people, and running back in. On top of that, killing two of the terrorists. He deserves more than just a medal.
He didn't go in solo, he went with Kenya SOF
Its actually exactly what he's trained for. Mass shooting events, particularly by organised groups, the response is that you don't wait for back up, you engage as soon as possible in order to stop the killings and give civilians the chance to escape.
It's backed up by evidence. Returning fire stops mass shootings.
@@gc679the first few moments he was alone, clearing and surveying the hellscape
@@gc679 - he actually did when he identified the terrorists but at his own request, he made the decision to move forwards on his own given there were no SAS/SBS present or US SF. Other troops aren't at their level, and it was probably a wise decision, given he successfully took down the two terrorists in his area. You see it in the video when the Kenyan troops remain in cover and he advances on his own and then you hear the gunfire.
It’s what he signed up for man
The fact that SAS are trained to work methodically as a team and this lad just went in solo is a testament to his skill and professionalism. Absolute hero.
I met Christian Craighead this past Shot Show and he was the most humble dude. He even said the British government and military were pissed he got involved and stated they did not want young soldiers looking up to him. 🤦🏻♂️
Not shocked at the official response. Craighead did what was natural to him. He has the respect of many.
Probably not very happy with him going public
I wonder if he had been following official orders and did the same thing if he would have gotten the VC instead.
He told me because he did not request to go in the British government was furious. Lol fuckin weak sauce man, he had the tools & equipment to handle business and he did. I can see why he’s in America now.
such a shame what has happened to my country, the guy saved alot of people and took out some scumbags and they respond like that..smh
Who dares wins... He dared, and he won. Proving once again that the SAS don't just say these words, they live them.
Live by them
Who Dares Wins?… how about this?
Quis Audet Vincere
@@1LEgGOdt🥱🥱🥱
@@1LEgGOdtQui audet adipiscitur
Unfortunately, he's been treated very badly by the army. They feel he should have not done anything and sit back And let the authorities take care Of the situation. Fortunately, his humanity and training Took control.
“Who dares wins” is the ultimate motto. Never hesitate. Never back down. The SAS is something special indeed.
Along with the Gurkhas ''better to die than be a coward''
@@pianomirror4833 They 100% live those words too, Gurkhas are bad asses.
I got chills reading that emblem in the video
Who cares who win
"People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf."
-George Orwell
The exact reason why the British police are crap now and the streets are feral.
@@kupus6622no lie!
@@kupus6622 the police are lost in the UK, but I think that there are still those that are ready to fight back. It is the same enemy that this SAS hero engaged, maybe not quite so blatant at the moment but it's building.
Imagine how unlucky you gotta be to do some villain shit with an SAS operator around🗿
Dude is basically the main character of an action movie
@JimoTex22 PTSD wym? he was called to assist
It was certainly a mission the terrorist did not plan on coming back from. And even though that many civilians were killed , it tells me that the gunmen were not extremely effective if the goal was bodies
@@hoze1235 Literally every SaS operate that has ever lived.
They are legit the inhuman monsters of extreme military training for the last century.
You come up against them you are basically f'cked.
@@miken5413 according to Meyli Chapin who was one of the hostages he saved, she says he was the only one clearing buildings for the first two to three hours and he interrupted their execution spree between hotel rooms, and backed them up into a defensive position and took two of them out.
Imagine being an insurgent and some guy insane enough to start fighting alone starts raising hell. What a legend, this guy really put the fear of the devil in them.
And on the 8th day God created Paratroopers & the Devil stood to attention.
@@bodie463 SAS😉
@@fioralbannach6647 aren’t they usually airborne? Or am I wrong lol
John wayne😎🤣
No John Wayne here only Christen Craighead.
Was in Nairobi that day,as kenyans we are very grateful for this man's balls of steel
special forces are exactly that, a special force. Sir Christian is a cut above, no team, no plan, just a phone call and an unshakable sense of duty. as an American, i would gladly buy this gentleman a pint any day. God save the King, Craighead save the rest.
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Love that last line, mate. Outstanding 👏
And your American brothers who've helped defend the UK throughout the decades are always welcome on these islands my friend.
George Washington was English, he then defined an American.
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Thank you. You are a good man Sir.
Hear Hear !!!
Dude how crazy would it be if a YT channel based his entire personality on the look of a single SAS guy? Nuts right? RIGHT?!
Dude he would certainly get results!
The Talking Balaclava makes his appearance after many a Manmosa this morning.
Lol just watched your Rhodesian FAL video, it’s weird to see Americans talk about it. My dad was Rhodesian SAS and then worked for the Brits as an African operative after 1980. Had a similar story to the Blood Diamond guy. The Rhodesian SAS were something else.
the whole time im watching it im like why does this guy look so familiar
@@gretahunt4401 Zimbabwe
Sadly, once you are exposed like this, people like Craighead had to eventually 'retire' early because the nature of his work demands absolute secrecy.
hopefully he can still get work in some less globalized areas that wouldn't automatically know his face
he was in the British army for like 20 years it wasn't too early
@@Fredroix2 26 years
@@Fredroix2 Yeah he went out with a bang and lived to tell the tale. What a career.
yeah i love how his face is not blurred at all... yet some photos with less revealing details are blurred
I'm kenyan my friend was shot in the leg in this terror attack Chrstian Craighead was a badass clearing rooms and saving hostages by himself when regular police forces were afraid to move even though they had greater numbers. He was vital in providing intel and mapping out where the terrorists pinning them down before Kenyan SF arrived and finished the rest of the terrorist off. Funny I remember people saying the was Israeli Mossad at first. Just sad the British government and military were pissed he got involved the west should celebrate their heroes his elite training showed that day in all that chaos.
UK government was not pissed they authorized his actions ahead of time ✌️
They weren't angry at him and he earned a medal, that's celebrating heroes.
Greater numbers means easy target don't you understand that
@@christopherkariuki7181 What are you on about. Greater numbers - outnumber your enemy, can cover more ground, can deal with the threat faster and more effectively. This is an urban area so more people allows you to clear rooms and provide support to your allies faster and more effectively, if it was a flat battlefield then yes having more numbers would make you a bigger target but it is not
@@hamesthebeautiful3830 that is completely wrong remember we are talking about terrorist 😏 he is ready to die that day so if he see a chance to glorify Allah as they think he won't waste it I swear
As a Scotsman and proud military supporter this video put the hair up on the back of my neck !!!👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻💪🏻💪🏻
Of course it should "hair neck" since you are a fellow Briton.👍🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧😊
As an Englishman, hearing a Scotsman making a positive comment about an Englishman put the hair up on the back of my neck!!! 😉
I used to work in an offshore energy company, and out in Africa all our security leads were ex-UK Special Forces. I had lunch several times with one of the ex-SAS guys and he was exactly like all the UK SF guys I'd met, including one from the Boat Service: They were all quietly-spoken and understated. You knew if something kicked off they were the ones to run towards, but in daily life they were modest and polite to a man; absolutely nothing to prove.
So proud of our military men and women - utter professionals.
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I have the utmost admiration towards the UK, coming from a Texan. God bless.
You said an offshore energy company, how long ago mate? and where abouts specifically? I have a weird feeling my dad may of been in that detail...
@@Ghost011 Forgive me if I decline to identify myself via too many details. If it helps, all the SF guys I met had families in the teenage range, i.e. their kids hadn't left home, and this was about 6 or 7 years ago.
The SBS chap I mentioned wasn't there; I met him somewhere else, but I'm not going to identify that either I'm afraid.
Sorry my friend if this sounds evasive, but it's the Interweb...
But hey, if your Dad is ex-UKSF then you can be ultra proud.
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I guess that's a testament to the selection process. And as you say, when you have found your limits, boundaries and met your own approval, you don't need to seek it elsewhere.
I enlisted with 2 guys, one went NORAD and the other ended up JTF2, since my retirement I went firefighter and he works security in Mali for children (big kidnapping target for sex trafficking and chocolate farms)
He was just given his own Operator in Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2.... forever idolized for his bravery and selfless actions.
Which one ??
That's cool 😎 I hope they gave him a fat ass check 🤞
@@latchdoorlatch996 I checked: it's actually the skin "safeguard" for operator Otter in Modern Warfare 2019
Freaking legend. COD should continue to place the skin in upcoming games with Easter eggs throughout.
Didn't know this, very cool.
As a Kenyan I'm happy about the bravery of our mate
Wow what a story. The SAS is known to pretty much anyone with a passing interest in the military. They truly are an elite force of professionalism, soldiering, advanced training, and putting it into place to safeguard others. This man saved God knows how many innocent Kenyan lives, using verve and bravery.
Well done, Sir. We are all proud and thankful for you being there. The devil himself must be scared of the SAS.
Rule Britannia
He actively assisted in extracting more than 700 individuals out of that horror, more than 40 by himself and he led more or less the whole operation. Not once did he slow down, he kept simply carrying out wounded while side striving and keeping an eye back at the compound almost at every second so as not to get shot at by terrorists from elevated positions. He led out scared females by holding their hands to comfort them while dragging them along so as to not slow down thus becoming easier targets. He has been spoken about to have been abnormally calm in his directives and always led his men by taking the front spearhead position when they went forward during all the clearing procedures. So yes, a specialized professional and gentleman indeed.
Christian Craighead was on the Shawn Ryan show on CZcams recently. He is remarkable - blessed and extremely brave.
@@LouigeDamionHe has a straightforward way about him, a proper northern lad
I've always heard the phrase "Never underestimate a man with nothing left to lose".
Well apparently, Never underestimate a man with nothing better to do either!
It was probably the highlight of his day or week.
that's a good one! Much more proactive and positive
😂😂😂😂
i heard that the place he was staying at had run out of earl grey tea. i mean, all makes sense now!
This needs to be an actual quote
As a Kenyan not many in my country got to know who Christian Craighead was/is but know that I do. on behalf of fellow Kenyans thank you Christian, for saving hundreds of lives. I am patiently waiting for the book.
Yes, THANK your white saviors their soldiers still colonize you through “fake” trainings and killing innocent Kenyan civilians in the villages. Unbelievable. How many reports should that poor Kenyan woman being murdered by western forces and dumping her body?
As a fellow Kenyan, I am grateful too. I'm ashamed by our own defence forces who took the opportunity to loot from the shops in the mall while it was on lockdown
@@frost6471 Sound more like Indian song to me.
@@frost6471 where the title of the video is, at the other end on the right is a arrow that points down, press that & it takes you to the description page. All the music used is there
IM British together we are stronger my Kenya 🇰🇪 friend ,
When your special forces are training other spec ops units around the world you know they must be badass. Craighead proves that 'who dares wins' and he certainly did.
When you do something so brave and heroic it leaves you in awe.. that's when you become "obi wan nairobi"
This guy really lived all of our fantasies that we had as kids 😂
haha true
So true
As a kid? Sheeeeet...
And... if the situation presented itself, as adults.
@@Kreedogger 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
The world needs more warriors this man. Obi-Wan Nairobi, outstanding! I’ll never forget that analogy!
I laughed pretty good when they called him Obi-Wan Nairobi.
Yeah but we need to stay out and away from Africa so Africans can strive for self determination and preservation. Europeans, native Americans, Arabs, Asians etc need this too in order for world peace and ending racism, racial violence, culture clashes and racial competition.
This is my favorite story about a one man army!
Craighead is a Legend!!!
If you're a bad guy and find out an SAS guy is after you, you know its all over.
Correction: a "quick call" was made to a MOD official in the UK who did give the go-ahead for Chris to go.
He didn't go rogue as you put it.
Great video & narration.
I read somewhere where the official message was the MOD okayed his participation, but privately they did not. It was one of the things that made the MOD and SAS angry with CC.
Yeah theres no way an elite opr running around taking down terrorist.😁
Don't believe anything by the M.O.D. They are thugs and bullies.
@@Widemouth1832 yup, for publicity reasons they likely said they gave the go ahead but in reality Christian probably told them he’s going in no matter what. Which obviously put the people in the UK in a rough position as what are they going to do thousands of miles away. 😂
@@OleMisss who dares wins indeed
Christian Craighead exudes that, "F*ck it. I'll do it myself" vibe. He is a true warrior and a true friend. How many of your friends would rush into a terrorist situation to save not only you, but other people as well?
None, but also none of my friends are SAS operators with decades of experience.
Did he also say that in Thanos voice?
Well not many because the sas don't have to obey the law, they can kill civilians if they want. Loads of them have admitted shooting unarmed civilian people that we know were totally innocent of any crime and they get a free pass. If you knew you could kill everyone in the building and not be punished, you'd go in too. It's just a bunch of idiots doing the siege. The local police and forces have to worry about killing innocent people.
It's a way with some, "Lead, follow or get the hell out of my way".
As for your question, quite a few of my friends, all of whom I served with, although it'd be as much rescuing the other guys. I'm a fair hand at pissing on bad people's Cheerios.
Me
He’s such a modest nice “normal” guy too. You’d be happy to know as a mate down the pub not ever knowing what he’s done or his capabilities.
All those brave men deserve our respect and admiration ❤
I’m proud of my US Special Forces. But my brothers across the river. Your SAS is bad ass this dude is bad ass
The SAS are the original "special forces" regiment. I believe your Delta Force was modelled on them. I also think the SAS was near to being disbanded, but their amazing ending of the Iranian Embassy siege in London in 1982 guaranteed they would never be at risk again, and cemented their now legendary reputation. And since then and the end of the Cold War, "special foces" units have become more and more important, especially in counter terrorism and training foreign armies.
They also trained Navy Seals back in the day to how they do there training... British SAS are the best of the best.
@@guitarpaul3645Iranian embassy siege ended on May 5th 1980 by the Regiment ( 22 SAS ) Special Air Service.. Who Dares Wins 🇬🇧
@guitarpaul3645 Your right Delta is modelled off the SAS
Only recently found your channel. The Ranger and his buddies taking down the Crips.
My first glimpse of the SAS was the Iranian embassy siege. Been fascinated ever since. This guy was a bad ass. Expect nothing less from The Regiment.
The SAS is the only reason I consider myself patriotic, they really are a league of their own,
Craighead is the living definition of the Regiment's motto:
"Who Dares Wins"
I must now confess I commented before watching. So many thanks for all the upvotes.
Had I watched prior to commenting I would have mentioned "Obi Wan Nairobi". Genius nickname, genuine lol moment.
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Oh, and if that book comes out I'm buying it!
Definitely look into the AU SASR
SAS are taking their toll big time in Dombass. The commando is a shadow of its former self. Like the British army for that matter
Proud to be British. Just shows how actually elite in the conflicts of war etc we really are...truly deserves all the recognition & more!!
Bruh your empire conquered half the world. No dispute is needed for your statement.
@@MrEnlightener101haha no shit right. In all seriousness though, SAS is badass
@@MrEnlightener101Conquered half the world… and then decided to give it back🥰
@@bags5181after we stole the resources
@@bags5181Empires don't work anymore, what Britain established were protected trade routes. That is where the money came from, the ease of transport of goods. We don't need that land any more, we have the routes and that is how an island makes money. educate yourself lil bro,
Shame the British foreign office never supported him. Only America said thank you.
The music intensity mixed with your well paced narration is so well done. Keep up the amazing work. I look forward to more of your videos.
Thank you Jayson!
@@PopoMedic No. Thank you. You've given us viewers amazing content and true life stories that needs to be heard.
@@PopoMedic amazing video! very well covered and edited!
I want this music background. "Ed realized his car wouldn't start, his car was dead, it was time to take control"
@@ed4253 *intensity intensifies*
Good to see a warrior recognized for his actions. Takes a different breed to risk life and limb for complete strangers.
I know right. What a contrast for what happened a few weeks ago....
@@kidd32888 all pre arranged and FUD
Good to see the Kenyan soldiers recognised for their hard work and sacrifice. They are targeted for being our allies and friends and fight and risk their lives for a minimum wage we wouldn't even get out of bed for!
Some are lovers some are fighters, when real heroes enlist and train, I wouldnt want to be the bad guy going against that powerful professional force ready to smoke shit into the ground, so others may live, that's guts and glory he deserves
LEGEND, I don't care how well armed you are. Going in alone against a heavily armed force of unknown bad guys with no idea how many bad guys there are is incredible. He must have made peace with the fact his chances of survival were slim
Probably not. one of the things that makes these guys differ from the rest of us is self-belief. They do not anticipate defeat, they visualize success and they train damn hard to make sure they are the best of the best.
There's a video somewhere on YT of an ex SAS guy clearing a building of unknown numbers using airsoft weapons. Trust me the terrorists were fighting a losing battle. These guys are just at a different level.
He had been out of combat, training locals. He was probably itching for a scrap. The SAS selects for a very specific mindset: people who enjoy combat and the adrenaline rush while still keeping a cool head.
That's not to say he wasn't brave and courageous, he was. Just, they would have to have been very lucky to pose a threat to him. The two he killed personally, probably didn't even see him until he was shooting them.
They don't care if an enemy is 1 or 100,if its alive its a target. They've been trained to be a controlled physcopath. Their fear isn't in command,fear is switched off and training is in command. Training and instinct. They are uncomparable to any others.
@@ianpodmore9666True, but clearing buildings, especially over a prolonged period, is so frickin dangerous. Obviously the odds were massively in his favour because of his training and skill, but it's still real bravery. But as Chris Ryan says, they do it because they've got to and people are relying on them. Saying "no"is not an option.
This is what Elite Special Forces do, and do it professionally each and every time. Much respect for are SF SAS/SBS/SFSG.
Thank you for putting this on your great channel my friend. Respect from your Brothers in the UK
Absolute balls of steel. I've nothing but absolute respect for our brave British servicemen and women, true professionals.
God speed brother 🇬🇧🇬🇧
Honestly they make us proud to be brits, more so, proud of our servicemen as well.
This was an ex sas member imagine a current one
To right
Why do you let yourselves be disarmed? Honest question.
Not only did this legend manage to survive that. He also got 'immortalized' by having a skin in MW 2019 with a similar if not exact kit that he wore during his impromptu rescue op. The higher ups might've told him to fuck off after that but he's earned the respect of many out there for what he did. And his kit is in a game. Id say he's earned himself a drink at a pub.
that's sick, I didn't know that
Hope dude doesn’t have to pay for another beer
The higher ups authorised the mission which is why he was also recognised and awarded for it (he would have been fired and jailed if he had acted against orders).
Wait, what's the skin?? Is it still available??
@@ryanbrown4053 it was a battle pass skin. One of the earlier MW seasons.
SAS! Who dares wins! Finest soldiers on earth.
Imagine a lone off-duty SAS operator heading into a warzone with little to no intel and managed to kick their asses.
He did not kick ass. He did not kill any terrorist. He helped in rescue and evacuation untill the special teams showed up
did you even watch the video? he killed at least 2 of them.
Funny enough this dude got his own skin or character in multiplayer/warzone I believe
@@Tindo9414 literally bullshit he was recognised by the Kenyan government itself why are u lying? 🤣
@@Tindo9414 he killed 2 terrorists you potato
I am a Kenyan. I couldn't watch this without shedding a tear. One day I just wanna meet and shake Christian's hand. Just as a way of saying thank you. May The Lord God whom I serve answer him in the day of trouble, and send him help from Zion, the way he answered to our call of distress. Craighead, we are FOREVER GRATEFUL SIR.
While we're greatful of any help we'd get from any Craighead or crackhead, the real heroes was/is the General Service Unit.
@@willissizzla yeah right
Sooo, as someone NOT from Africa, can I ask you, whats it like to live in Africa? Lol I've always wanted to know but have never got to talk to anyone who had lived there, id be fascinated to hear about it!
@Willies Njugi
You can literally see them hanging back and dithering, behind the corners 🤣
This ain't Wakanda, mate.
It's for the greater good, like your comment, that urges them on.
He is the epitome of the British man: intelligent, selfless, confident and ready at all costs. It’s a shame our kids are being taught to hate themselves, their history and their country. We should be proud of who we are, our achievements and our capabilities. A weak British man is not only bad for the U.K but bad for the world.
Superbly said my friend.
I echo every word. The enemy is within.
Including the capability to scalp the cultures of colonized populations, take their artifacts, and impose inhumane oppression. Recognizing your nation’s achievements is reasonable, but ignoring its downfalls is arrogant.
@@nuh_uh210 I agree that one shouldn't be blind to the mistakes of the past as you can't expect to evolve. In the case of the British Empire I happen to think while not excusing any mistakes, errors of judgement and heinous acts, in the end the balance of good outweighs the bad.
What else could you expect from a soldier from one of THE most elite special forces in the world?
I'm absolutely loving these types of videos, please keep them coming!!
Lots more coming! Thank you Juan!
@@PopoMedic eesskeetiittt
@@PopoMedic fantastic production quality!
I subbed... haha
@@PopoMedic thank god
@@PopoMedic great content. Keep it going
"Obi-Wan Nairobi" epic nickname for an epic operator! Very cool story looking forward to reading the book! Keep up the great work Popo medic
Wow! What a phenomenal story! Thank you so much for sharing this. I look forward to more. God bless Christian Craighead and his heroic efforts...a one-man regiment. Best to our friends the Brits, and thank you to their armed forces and to the US troops that keep us all free.
Right guy in the right place. Put his life on the line for absolute strangers. And kicked ass big time.
Not many men would run towards danger, especially terrorists in a foreign country. What an absolute madlad.
men with high end rifles, training, and an excuse to kill some retard terrorists in basically the ultimate competition for a man like that -- of course he would run in. Not many men are SAS operators.
I think it's safe to say that Christian Craighead is not a normal man
@@minimany1000 I think its safe to say no SAS soldier is...
@@scottdavies3580 fair enough lol
Men don't run from terrorists.
Years ago when I was training as a USAF-CCT operator one of the schools i attended was Jungle Warfare, and it was held in Belize, the soldiers that trained us were SAS operators, let me tell you it was the hardest training I ever did and those SAS troops running the school were merciless. Best training I ever got anywhere. First in Last Out.
I'm curious as to how a US serviceman goes to a UK training area (BATSUB; British Army Training and Support Unit Belize) for training?! I do not doubt...
a) jungle warfare training is conducted there; it's a world-leading facility for such training
b) that UKSF (United Kingdom Special Forces; the umbrella term that includes 22 SAS and the SBS) personnel run courses there, both for the British military and for many other militaries, including the US
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I'd just like to know how/why you went there...
P.S. You were trained by the best.
@@michaelanderson7715 UK/US forces will train together at times. I was in the Army from 04 to 07 and were some of the first to be engaged in urban warfare with the insurgents in Iraq. So it was a no brainer to have us help train some UK troops in insurgency tactics.
@@michaelanderson7715 I do agree that the training was excellent (think I mentioned that) The reason I was sent there was the US Air Force was realizing that it needed their own people attached to special operations forces Marine/Army/ Navy who had the expertise to support the teams with air assets a specialist who knew targeting, aircraft control, mapping as well as survival skills who would not be a burden to the teams. There was a problem however when it was proposed it was found acceptance by these elite teams and their commanders was not there. So a training 'pipeline' of various schools some with US, Army, Marines and Navy was setup. The AF however did not feel the jungle warfare school at Ft Lewis Washington was adequate for Tropical Jungle training and Survival, they contracted with the British, who lined us up with the SAS operation in Belize. That training got us accepted without question by all the service special Operators.
This is the kind of people the program turns out now...
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@@KhamTVinc "UK/US forces will train together at times. I was in the Army from 04 to 07 and were some of the first to be engaged in urban warfare with the insurgents in Iraq. So it was a no brainer to have us help train some UK troops in insurgency tactics."
- this is a general comment of no relevance, and I already know they train together
@@hcmisra8659 Good info, thanks.
He dident go rogue he called it in and got the go ahead
Just goes to show the elite training of Tier 1 operators. One man squares this away and double taps his way to legendary status
Does anyone else listen to this kind of stuff and feel an overwhelming urge to turn their whole life around and commit to becoming someone like this
At least fantasize about it
All depends on where one already is on the life's journey. For those still young enough, joining the military would be the first step, with the purpose of going into more 'special' MOSs
Bro that's literally me 😂
Same as when I watch Ronaldo play
yep, for about 5 mins I think that and then go get a beer and forget it like 99.9 percent of people. only totally committed,never give in, never quit humans can be tier 1 SF operators.
I took to calling SAS 'Owls' in the classic gasmask gear but Craighead just showed that's what the SAS are everywhere and wearing anything: Silent, wise and deadly Owls. Fucking legendary.
Also, he DESERVED the Victoria Cross. Doesn't matter he went "rouge", he did what he trained to do and did it ALONE. That takes balls of fucking depleted uranium, the well-earned confidence of someone that KNEW he could get the job done, and the sheer commitment to save those people and end the threat. Who knows how badly it could've ended up had this legend not gotten that call and said "Fuck the rules" to do what he knew was right. A true, dyed in the wool hero.
Thank you Chris Craighead.
when i see an SAS tale on youtube, i stop. always a treat
Loving the dedication you’re putting into the channel. Btw, if you need an idea in the future, the Japanese Embassy crisis in Peru is incredibly interesting, and never talked about that much.
Oh man..! I saw that one on the news while was happening. Crazy...
Would like to hear that one for sure
I'm in for that one!!!
Iranian embassy seige also known as operation nimrod is also a good story involving the SAS
Beslan Seige is also a great idea
i’m a security guard and i watch your videos to ease the pain of staring at wood and windows all day, and ever since the rangers vs crips video this has become my favorite channel to watch. always get super excited to see these new format mini documentaries
you should check out a channel called "Liveth For Evermore" it has videos similar to this one
agreed man that video got me hooked
We regularly see the question of who is the best SF unit in the world...as a Brit I naturally favour my own nation, but this behaviour is the sort of thing we would see from operators across the planet. Having said that....GO UK! 🇬🇧
I just saw him being interviewed by Garand Thumb over on the latter's channel. One of the most sobering things ever - what got me were the points about _truly_ being in readiness: the gravity that comes with being a gun owner, the possibility of killing when you deploy your weapon in a fight...
Definitely some things to meditate on as a _very_ lucky civilian.
It's because in south korea firearms are to be handled by "trained professionals" and not your average joe
@@AR15andGODfuck that. Everyone has the right to self defense.
You definitely found your stride (and a big audience) in these historical shootout mini documentary videos. Congrats man and keep them up!
Cristian Craighead. He's a badass. He is on a few podcasts talking about this event.
Any idea which ones? I’d love to listen to them.
@@alex90097 ok maybe he's been in one lol. I thought he was on a few other military/former veteran run podcasts. Black Rifle has an hour long podcast with Cristian.
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@@doccholo905 sweet. Thanks man. I’m gonna check it out 🤙
Now he's Obi-Wan Nairobi !
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Stop this dick riding shit. Solo operator my ass we had other Kenyan civilians like Mr Kassam who went in with hand guns pistols and with no vests who helped civilians that day but nobody bothers to mention that.
All respect to Mr Craighead but he was not the only person who showed bravery and courage that day. He was accompanied by dozens of local police and did not enter before he was briefed and given the building schematics and gearing up in millitary gear.
He was no where near the terrorists and didn't shoot anybody. The recce squad finished them off and one of them probably traumatized later on suffered mentally after this attack and killed his partner before committing suicide but I guess only the white man is worth mentioning.
The white man must always control the narrative, always wants to be big like a child with a superiority complex. If you believe this video you must not have done research on the events that happened and most likely believe everything you see on TV is real.
No doubt a hero and absolutely badass man. The sad irony is knowing that a man like that isn’t thinking about the medal or the lives he saved that day… he’s hearing those gunshots and beating himself up for the lives he couldn’t save. Could he have taken a different route to get there, gone in faster, anything. God bless men like this and hopefully the lord gives him peace of mind that it was beyond his control.
This deserves a movie
it's people like this that make me PROUD to be british!! 🇬🇧
"Who dares wins" SAS motto. Craighead certainly upheld that motto to the fullest.
I meet this video today ... I lost a friend on that terror attack... I miss her still, but i thank This Hero for saving more of them... Once again Thank you Soldier, May Lord Bless you Abundantly for your courage and Help ❤❤❤
When you are an SAS Operator You are cleared hot sir. All the time. Good to go.❤ I cannot imagine being a bad guy, none the less hearing all your friends slowly one by one being precisely eliminated with surgical accuracy. That last bad guy was really sad when his time came. He had a while to realize what, and more specifically who, was coming for him.
Imagine how insane a helm cam video of this would have been.
my heart rate would be 120+
As a Kenyan, who could've easily been at Dusit that day, thank you for telling this story. Also, Obi Wan Nairobi is the greatest nickname OF ALL TIME!!!
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@@dfui. mwambie bana .Huu msee wanamsifu Sana as if alifanya kila kitu
@@lameckk8657 False urban legend rife with misinformation.
@@dfui. Punguza umama
@@dfui. kama mamako?
love how his actions evoke the experts.
I know people that fought with 22 SAS. and have said, that they're straight up badasses. this is prime example of why 🤘🏻🙂 Christian Craighead !
As someone who has family in Nairobi and spent most of my childhood in Kenya. I understand how terrorism and effected the country and plunged it into a worse state. I really appreciate Craighead intervening, destroying the enemy and saving so many lives. It would’ve ended horribly if he wasn’t there. Great video. Loving the content!
Dude is basically the main character of an action movie
He did not kill any insurgents. He helped with the Evacuation but did not kill any insurgents. The insurgents were cornered and killed by the RECCE squad. I know we are all looking for a top gun moment but this is not it
@@hoze1235 Yeah,I was thinking-RAMBO !!! LOL.
Craighead has balls as big as an asteroid !!! LOL. What a WARRIOR !!! No thought of his own saferty,just terminating the bad-guys.
@@hoze1235 Why not a movie? I am not from the UK, but the UK does seem to produce many real heroic men-Craighead in Kenya and the 2 rescue divers in Thailand
Don’t mess with the SAS…not even one of them.
Absolute respect for these guys.
They are the best.
*What a such a hero & legendary.*
We are wainting for the movie.
There’s not much left in Britain to be proud of anymore but our fighting forces deserve every inch of respect. They’re the one constant that doesn’t change. I’m so proud of all our forces.
It is just so sad that the effeminate so called elites use Iron hard warriors . Why are we fighting for this scum. They will throw you under the bus everytime. And then go back to f-e-ll-a-t-i-o
Yhh still fick the British and other colonial powers for fucking up Africa, creating countries of people who had no business being together as one country
There’s a lot to be proud of, if you have doubts look at the Russian federation.
Hell, look at USA.
Britain has been destroyed by mass immigration and self hating leftists
Absolutely magnificent. Every young grunt coming up the ranks imagines himself doing something like this at some point. I know I did. Dude was living the dream.
And he’s from the same city I’m from Newcastle I’ve never met him because he lives in Nevada I think but damn I would love to. Apparently this dude smashed 2 SEALs and 3 Green Berets in a shooting comp. He wins all of them.
@@ripoutyourintestines5099 that’s no small feat either as US operators are consistently ranked as the best marksmen in the international sof community
@@michaelmayo2489 Ant Middleton ex SBS has beaten everyone he’s went against. They can’t be that good.
@@ripoutyourintestines5099 welp i know some civillian shooters that smoked UK SOF in the range. But all of that doesn't matter as long as u get the work done
@@Marshmelo01 since you’re from the US I doubt it. I mean
1. We don’t have SOF we have elite forces since we use the traditional military judgement
2. Most of our ex elites go to Canada or Australia, not a lot of firearms there except Canada (maybe)
This man is a damn superhero
Great video. I remember when this happened. And then tonight, a podcast comes across my feed, and they are interviewing him. This guy is everything we need.
I'm American but I know for a fact that British SF forces are not to be slept on. They have one of the most experienced military on the planet.
US SoF was based around the British SAS
The SAS are the father of all special forces.
@@vijaymehra1101 you may have a point on the green berets but not so much our other special forces especially the SEALs
@@vijaymehra1101 No Delta Force was based off the SAS. Not the entirety of SOF which includes the Navy SWCC, Navy SEALs, Rangers, Marine Raiders, 160th SOAR, etc.
@@chrisberrios5857 oh boy found the larpers
These videos are soooo good! Saw the notification and had to click right away. Keep it up!!
So pumped when the grungy music starts. 'Badass theme song'
"The only thing necessary for evil to triumph in the world is that good men do nothing."
- Edmund Burke
Ive watched this one a bunch of times. I always come back to it and feel great pride in our soilders and allies
It's a shame they cannot get the name right with the photos . Two different guys . Will Scully Once a Pilgrim read it
In his actions that day in Nairobi, he was the living embodiment of the SAS motto:
"Who dares wins"
Stumbled across your page randomly a little while ago, your previous videos are alright but the new direction you've taken in the past 5 or so videos is unreal. Great storytelling and the editing is awesome. Keep pumping these out, love them.
I said the exact same thing tho I've always like his work this series he's just recently started is what's going to get him to 1m+ and he'd be one of the ones that actually deserves it.
It's insane how the music makes these videos so much more intense, he knows what he's doing there's no doubt about it.
@@asphalt-cowboy9479 Yeah dude has been killing it lately with his videos. Good shit
Had this guy been American we would have had three films of this already. Instead he is a humble SAS operative. The best of the best… forget about any other specialist unit in any other country, the SAS are the best at what they do. This guy did what he was trained to do and did it well.
The hero would also be played by a woman, of course.
@@magnushelin007 A black woman 😂😂
@@user-qv5sm5dw1v keep talking shite mate…
@@YWN666 in a wheelchair.
@@user-qv5sm5dw1v No. you are allowed to be much more egotiistical. Sadly the UK is catching up in that department.
The music is awesome and the vid is well put together - thanks for the mini doc!
That editing was incredible I got chills all over
This guy had his right arm almost blown off by a sniper rifle and still continued serving in the sas! A true warrior
Plus he was in a bad car crash we're he got ejected from the vehicle when it rolled.He broke his back in 3 places broke ribs,fractured scull broken collar bone punctured lung a blood clot on the brai and broke his hips.And he was back in work 6 months later??? Absolutely unbelievable
@@ORDEROFTHEKNIGHTSTEMPLAR13 man's like an effing tank O_O
Better yet, after getting shot he thought "Oh? That's pretty cool"
dogs are great but being someones whole life is sad
He passed selection on his 3rd and final attempt. Was gonna de-kit but went for selection. Good job really.
It’s men like this that have no self doubt about doing the right thing for humanity. Graig had the skills and the the right kit to go and do justice for innocent people. Thank you Craig.
What a legend 😊 The SAS are amazing. He was so cool, calm and collected as he rescued people. In, out, in, out, in again 😊 He didn't give a shit that he was on his own.
When God is on your Side. You're Never alone 😊
This is bad ass man . Good job making this video
God bless the hardened men who put themselves in impossible situations to help people they've never met. In whatever form they take, you are a special breed.
This is the result of an operator with concern for his fellow man and balls of steel. Thanks Popo for bringing this man's heroics to our attention.
He broke so many protocols when it comes to military command but it was well needed