Operation Buckthorn: UK Special Forces retake hijacked Cargo Ship | December 2018

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  • On the 21 December 2018, four men seized control of the Italian Cargo Ship known as the Grande Tema, off the coast of Britain. That same evening, a force of four Royal Navy Helicopters and twenty operators from the Special Boat Service went in and retook the vessel.
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  • @livethforevermore
    @livethforevermore  Před 4 lety +1079

    Note: I'm aware I mispronounce Yeovilton. Should be Y-o-vilton, not Y-e-o-vilton 👍

    • @ganeshgod1091
      @ganeshgod1091 Před 4 lety +42

      I'm from somerset I can confirm

    • @mike.47
      @mike.47 Před 4 lety +18

      I was going to comment on that, but at least you fessed up to it.

    • @drjerry5389
      @drjerry5389 Před 4 lety +2

      @@ganeshgod1091 No your a Hindu right? We have no Hindu Brits in Somersets, I can not take you seriously?

    • @goodputin4324
      @goodputin4324 Před 4 lety +5

      You also mispronounced Grande.

    • @MastemaJack
      @MastemaJack Před 4 lety +3

      Just found this channel, it's awesome thank you for making them

  • @kamatmehbro
    @kamatmehbro Před 4 lety +3707

    Jesus... these guys switfly recaptured a ship in the same time it takes me to cook noodles in the microwave.

    • @fx_playz8865
      @fx_playz8865 Před 3 lety +186

      i just wanna know why you cook noodles in a microwave tbf

    • @MG-ny6jz
      @MG-ny6jz Před 3 lety +19

      Yea noodles taste lovely and are super easy to make properly

    • @kamatmehbro
      @kamatmehbro Před 3 lety +27

      @@fx_playz8865 because it's one of 3 ways to make them...

    • @kamatmehbro
      @kamatmehbro Před 3 lety +5

      @@MG-ny6jz dw bro, i'll teach you how :)

    • @RATsnak3
      @RATsnak3 Před 3 lety +6

      They didn't really have any resistance lol

  • @grahamconquerghc2358
    @grahamconquerghc2358 Před 4 lety +2875

    They were bringing me my Nigerian lotto winnings thosed damned SBS

    • @paulmcdonough1093
      @paulmcdonough1093 Před 4 lety +4

      that's crap not even funny

    • @eddiewhite7309
      @eddiewhite7309 Před 4 lety +279

      @@paulmcdonough1093 get a sense of humour ya miserable git 😉

    • @Mark-pe2sh
      @Mark-pe2sh Před 4 lety +99

      @@paulmcdonough1093it was very funny

    • @davidmorris6151
      @davidmorris6151 Před 4 lety +30

      😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

    • @user-os7kz3jy5c
      @user-os7kz3jy5c Před 4 lety +43

      Wtf guys my 10bil from my Nigerian uncle was on there

  • @robocop3961
    @robocop3961 Před 4 lety +2581

    “We get dirty while the world stays clean”

    • @TeamPill
      @TeamPill Před 4 lety +80

      The world is a lot dirtier than what some of these guys experience

    • @would3642
      @would3642 Před 4 lety +170

      Man of culture Mr. Price.

    • @valek8331
      @valek8331 Před 4 lety +94

      "That's the mission"

    • @andrewfowler5225
      @andrewfowler5225 Před 4 lety +3

      Well you could of washed in the sea ?

    • @robocop3961
      @robocop3961 Před 4 lety +7

      Andrew Fowler I did! You need to go n wash your stinky ass!!

  • @bladekemp1765
    @bladekemp1765 Před 3 lety +1644

    i didnt hear a single thing about this on the news, this is literally the first id heard of it

    • @ireneuszpyc6684
      @ireneuszpyc6684 Před 3 lety +132

      in the news industry they say: if it bleeds - it leads; no one died in that operation, so it wasn't news-worthy

    • @MasterHastur
      @MasterHastur Před 3 lety +95

      @@ireneuszpyc6684 This is the first I've heard of it too, but every time a Russian aircraft or ship comes near the UK the news is on fire.

    • @bladekemp1765
      @bladekemp1765 Před 3 lety +14

      @The Dúnedain thats a redundant comment. ive seen british ships taken over by african pirates on the news before, just not this one. congratulations on the highlight though, tinfoil for everyone

    • @RichyDYupYup
      @RichyDYupYup Před 3 lety +41

      Because they don't want the western world to know that some migrants coming from Africa and the Middle-East might actually want to do us harm.

    • @Kernowking101
      @Kernowking101 Před 3 lety +5

      You have to wonder why something this serious didn't make the news.

  • @picapau5444
    @picapau5444 Před 4 lety +1810

    -Rules of engagement, sir?
    -Crew Expendable

  • @wolvesfan1973
    @wolvesfan1973 Před 4 lety +1982

    Glad to see the SBS gets recognition, usually all you hear about is the SAS. The SBS is just as good.

    • @wupstrapabuakbar9326
      @wupstrapabuakbar9326 Před 4 lety +10

      They all are u dumbass

    • @wupstrapabuakbar9326
      @wupstrapabuakbar9326 Před 4 lety +102

      @TheStinger their all the same Calibre I don't see any difference apart from what they specialise in. Although both Regiments as well as srr form the counter terror wing.

    • @wupstrapabuakbar9326
      @wupstrapabuakbar9326 Před 4 lety +12

      Fair enough mate SAS is still top you don't see SBS in the crw wing

    • @jamieB5031
      @jamieB5031 Před 4 lety +133

      S.A.S and S.B.S are both on par with each other. Both are an incredible elite force not to be messed with and a leading role model amongst all special forces around the globe.

    • @MexicanBeann
      @MexicanBeann Před 4 lety +13

      so the Special Boat Service is pretty much the Navy Seals but in a way?

  • @Schmidty1
    @Schmidty1 Před 4 lety +721

    Attempting a pirate takeover anywhere in Europe is one of the dumbest things I can even think of. The amount of special forces assets from NATO in the area means a 0% chance of success.

    • @thatshectic6529
      @thatshectic6529 Před 4 lety +82

      Schmidty you won’t here piracy in Southern Africa either... one story about a vessel that was taken over by pirates in Mozambique sent a clear message. South African special forces (seaborn operators) and the Navy’s marine reaction squadron (MRS) rarely take prisoners unless ordered to.

    • @jgvfyufcgvk9234
      @jgvfyufcgvk9234 Před 4 lety +89

      100% success for the 4 illegals as they now live in uk sadly.

    • @MichaelSmith-nd4rr
      @MichaelSmith-nd4rr Před 4 lety +15

      Nato has no special forces, and special forces mostly despise nato, who are even something of an enemy in certain situations, nato stand around watching people die, sf go in , do it, and get out, having to evade nato, its all out there if your interested

    • @Schmidty1
      @Schmidty1 Před 4 lety +23

      @@MichaelSmith-nd4rr lol

    • @jibreel1580
      @jibreel1580 Před 4 lety

      Gun go boom

  • @mucklowthebaronofmercia8295
    @mucklowthebaronofmercia8295 Před 4 lety +1147

    They arrived silently
    Hijacker: you hear anything
    Merlin : BRRRRRRRRRRRRRR
    other hijacker: nah nothing to worry about

  • @Mewithabeard
    @Mewithabeard Před rokem +12

    The SBS are insanely underrated. They have a history longer than the SAS and are extremely professional, experienced and efficient in naval/coastal warfare. They deserve much more recognition than what they seem to get

    • @dennisaddey3668
      @dennisaddey3668 Před rokem +5

      Perhaps they don't want the publicity.

    • @Mewithabeard
      @Mewithabeard Před rokem +2

      @@dennisaddey3668 For sure, any special forces don't want their activities to be generally known, I just mean that they should be recognised more as members of the UKSF. The SAS are fantastic and we're lucky to have them but in general the public tend to only think of them as UKSF when there's actually several different groups. The SRS also dont get much recognition

  • @viperbyte6402
    @viperbyte6402 Před 4 lety +85

    “By Strength and Guile”.
    The most fitting motto I have possibly ever witnessed, in any context, for any organisation. The absurd level of understatement in this short motto, is a thing of true beauty.

    • @problemistatist
      @problemistatist Před 3 lety +6

      ViperByte I was impressed by the motto of the tank regiment as well, “forward without fear”. But the SBS motto has a grand application in its evocation of strategic prowess.

    • @MichaelKingsfordGray
      @MichaelKingsfordGray Před 2 lety

      Your motto is "Through fake infantile name and cowardice", you hypocrite!

  • @imperiallupus8014
    @imperiallupus8014 Před 4 lety +179

    Mate, anyone else thinking of the COD4 mission? Our Special Forces are the best in the world. God Save the Queen 🇬🇧

    • @blythemajors9193
      @blythemajors9193 Před 4 lety +1

      Imperial Lupus God Save the Queen !

    • @jsjzjwbzuqvzusb
      @jsjzjwbzuqvzusb Před 3 lety +2

      You dont need the monarchy they take so much money that could all go to the Millatery, NHS or the school system

    • @Cdr_Mansfield_Cumming
      @Cdr_Mansfield_Cumming Před 3 lety +3

      @@jsjzjwbzuqvzusb There's plenty to go around. I would never want to see a President Blair, Corbyn or Johnstone thank you. I prefer our current system whereby the Queen can sack a PM if they ever turn out to be the duck all three of them are!

    • @cromwellg60
      @cromwellg60 Před 3 lety +1

      SKATH PUFFIN net profitable to the economy dickhead

    • @arohanupadhyaya9534
      @arohanupadhyaya9534 Před 3 lety +1

      Yeah, all I could think is Soap shooting the hell of those terrorists

  • @noodles169
    @noodles169 Před 4 lety +364

    Maaan, you do not fuk with the British special forces. They are a totally different breed. My father is ex US special forces who worked closely alongside the British special boat service who are on the same level as the special air service. And my father has told me some awesome stories about working alongside them.... He told me they are like some kind of supernatural entity when they are on operation, but a bunch of lunatics, when they in party mode

    • @ToffeenoseToffeenose
      @ToffeenoseToffeenose Před 4 lety +24

      I’m no military expert gatecrasher but I’d say it’s down to being the original special forces nation therefore having more years of training and assessment. It’s a great shame the government don’t back our armed forces with the money needed as we’d have the best in the world. We strongly rely on our alliance with you Americans

    • @tylercheetham2405
      @tylercheetham2405 Před 4 lety +25

      Tom Tim m8 that’s like ppl who compare the marines to the paras there two completely different branches of the SF who have there own jobs and roles

    • @graemepae2839
      @graemepae2839 Před 4 lety +15

      @Tom Tim Two Beasts. Both British and Both BRILLIANT!!!

    • @trashpanda314
      @trashpanda314 Před 4 lety +5

      The SBS and SAS are not "on the same level" as you stated. They're 2 entirely different types of units/operators. The difference is along the same lines as the US Navy SEALS and SWCC.

    • @kierenboimufc5940
      @kierenboimufc5940 Před 4 lety

      Tom Tim E - squadron

  • @johnp6404
    @johnp6404 Před 3 lety +188

    People don't learn do they. Of all the places to choose to hijack a ship, "just off the UK coastline" would be bottom of my list.

    • @nathanboulton2066
      @nathanboulton2066 Před 3 lety +16

      and they tried again the other day literaly within spitting distance of the sbs base!!

    • @magnuswalker7957
      @magnuswalker7957 Před 3 lety +11

      I expect the highjackers sot political sanctuary in the UK and we are now paying for their care and welfare

    • @grahamsilverson3052
      @grahamsilverson3052 Před 3 lety

      🤣🤣🤣

    • @magnuswalker7957
      @magnuswalker7957 Před 3 lety +2

      I understand from the media that no charges were brought against them. God, give me strength, travel five miles to walk in the country and because of covid you are fined £200. Hi Jack a ship and its a get out of jail free card. 😠😠

    • @YTJonTripp
      @YTJonTripp Před 3 lety +3

      @@magnuswalker7957 You won't get fined £200 for travelling to go for a walk. That is just wrong.

  • @JimmyJamZ4328
    @JimmyJamZ4328 Před 4 lety +639

    As an American, I am proud to have such allies! We as Americans thank our service men and women for their service.. I would like to extend that to all of the men and women who fight for and with us.. Thank you for your service!

    • @miketurd6497
      @miketurd6497 Před 4 lety +56

      As a Brit I have to say thanks you for assisting us during multiple crisis 🇺🇸 🇬🇧

    • @dee4024
      @dee4024 Před 3 lety +19

      @@miketurd6497 you mean America should thank UK I mean they have never came close to winning a war without UK on their side they look all big and bad on paper but when it comes down to fighting I'd put more trust in a Somali man then a yank I worked with them during my trip to Afghanistan and I wouldn't trust one of their soldiers to tie my shoelace without blowing up the whole building their so unprofessional in what they do It just got to the point where I told one to stay behind me with their head low because they were more use doing that

    • @penelopepissedoff9161
      @penelopepissedoff9161 Před 3 lety +2

      Thankyou all for your service...

    • @RyanN777
      @RyanN777 Před 3 lety +10

      }{ I mean.....America won the war of independence AGAINST the British. Obviously the UK wasn’t on their side at that point.

    • @wheezy7655
      @wheezy7655 Před 3 lety +2

      @@RyanN777 Yeah of course but seizing control or maintaining control of other British territories was more important.

  • @KalinoursEU
    @KalinoursEU Před 4 lety +270

    1:30 "4 men of the S.A.S. to the scene from their garnison in Hereford"
    Thatcher, Mute, Sledge and Smoke on their way

    • @mekaniklboltmb4880
      @mekaniklboltmb4880 Před 4 lety +16

      What's in the canister?

    • @alexm.8619
      @alexm.8619 Před 4 lety +31

      fookin lasor sights

    • @Fe7Ace
      @Fe7Ace Před 4 lety +2

      Attacking for defence.. I guess they're allowed to send all 4 of them this time. =P

    • @dan-syndrome5883
      @dan-syndrome5883 Před 4 lety +5

      read about this. after the raid straight back to hereford for massive pissup

    • @zaccarter3801
      @zaccarter3801 Před 4 lety +15

      All I know is a 6 inch blade never loses reception

  • @jayhughes8279
    @jayhughes8279 Před 2 lety +93

    I'm so proud as a British citizen that we have such fantastic special forces get the job done then gone just as fast as they had arrived love it 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

  • @richardgarno6591
    @richardgarno6591 Před rokem +15

    As Sun Tsu said, “Every battle is won before it’s ever fought.” The hijackers lost, the moment they set foot on that ship. They just didn’t know it.
    True silent professionals. Well done SBS and support elements.

    • @chrisratboy479
      @chrisratboy479 Před rokem

      the hijackers achieved their goal and saved themselves a long trek to europe then a dodgy crossing on a dinghy wont be long before they are in a 4 star hotel living the good life

  • @Gerbs1913
    @Gerbs1913 Před 4 lety +97

    Hijacker: "Britain's military isn't what it used to be."
    SBS turns up
    *hijackers sweat*

  • @arcfalcon2003
    @arcfalcon2003 Před 4 lety +175

    Imagine that's the reason your parcel was late

  • @neilpark5819
    @neilpark5819 Před 4 lety +369

    We seem to have lost our way a little recently in the British isles..
    But having, arguably, the best soldiers in the world undertaking operations in which they risk their lives, unbeknown to most, fills me with immense pride.
    They are true heroes, as some die protecting us or our interests without us ever knowing about it.
    Respect.

    • @brianfriday5406
      @brianfriday5406 Před 4 lety +6

      Mess with the best die like the rest

    • @EFChartley
      @EFChartley Před 4 lety +10

      FAITH in UK! 🇬🇧

    • @mythicmaster0923
      @mythicmaster0923 Před 4 lety +3

      chelsea..... Disgusting.

    • @jb76489
      @jb76489 Před 4 lety +15

      Neil Park “arguably the best soldiers in the world’ lmao usually people try to hide their ignorance, you seem proud of it, must be a british thing

    • @firehazzard8497
      @firehazzard8497 Před 4 lety +33

      @@jb76489 Thats a bit racist against British isn't it mate? Look at the SAS aand then consider Neil is right.

  • @jonw1958
    @jonw1958 Před 4 lety +495

    “Men sleep peacefully in their beds at night because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf.” ~ George Orwell

    • @brubaful
      @brubaful Před 4 lety +30

      Jon W Nothing is more true, the pity is that most of the time the sleepers forget it.

    • @privatesector0422
      @privatesector0422 Před 4 lety +2

      You're welcome

    • @steverouse2655
      @steverouse2655 Před 4 lety +7

      Just getting in bed now and will sleep well thank you

    • @stephenastbury6382
      @stephenastbury6382 Před 4 lety +12

      I love our armed forces there the best in the world,but this fantasy shit graits me,if a major war kicked off our forces are to small to deal with it,the men you say are sleeping will then be called to fight,so every word you said is shite

    • @robocop3961
      @robocop3961 Před 4 lety +2

      We get dirty while the world stays clean

  • @digbyfire5446
    @digbyfire5446 Před 3 lety +36

    "Crew Expendable"
    Day 1 - 01:23:38
    Somewhere near the Bering Strait
    Sgt. 'Soap' Mactavish
    22nd SAS Regiment

  • @alphafort
    @alphafort Před 3 lety +17

    the UK spec forces have always held a legendary status....all for good reason, i'd say!

    • @unitforce7417
      @unitforce7417 Před 2 lety +1

      Like others didnt? I mean GIGN or GSG9 in Mogadischu

    • @alphafort
      @alphafort Před 2 lety

      @@unitforce7417 Quite rightly said. Sometimes the rep is so great that the just-as-tenacious training of the other SF of the world gets overlooked.
      That said...the GSG9 was trained by the SAS in the formation phases. At Mogadischu, two SAS men led the assault by breaching the aircraft entryway (they were deemed specialists, and the German govt chose to take all measures for the safety of the hostages - on its own a great credit to the political process then in place).
      I believe the Canadians have greatly accredited SF units too...not to mention the US SEALs, Green Berets, etc etc.

  • @mike.47
    @mike.47 Před 4 lety +1526

    So they sneak onboard a ship going to Britain and when they get there, they take control of the ship and demand to go to Britain. Why the f**k didn’t they just wait until the ship docked and them sneak ashore?
    My shoe size is higher then their combined IQ.

    • @heathr6995
      @heathr6995 Před 4 lety +15

      Hahahah

    • @tribuconde1986
      @tribuconde1986 Před 4 lety +4

      🤷🏽‍♂️🤷🏽‍♂️🤷🏽‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️ hahhahahaha

    • @lewisdean22
      @lewisdean22 Před 4 lety +134

      Just trying to get more sea miles so they can get a cruise to France

    • @cheng3580
      @cheng3580 Před 4 lety +50

      Probably because the terrorists have the ability to run and avoid being caught if they were next to land. At sea, it's way easier to catch them all way before they can even board their boats.

    • @LS-jv9hp
      @LS-jv9hp Před 4 lety +19

      I remember reading a few news reports just after it happened saying one of the crew members caught the men hiding (near the engine room i think or in an open cargo container) I don't know if its fake news but this is the reason i know that they did it and also the reason they didn't prep weapons beforehand. Spur of the moment kinda thing. They probably didn't even know they were that close to the British shoreline as well. I can't remember where i read this thought could of been from any of the major news websites.

  • @billmurray9485
    @billmurray9485 Před 4 lety +81

    Just shows how much goes on without our knowledge and what our lads do to keep us safe daily. It isn't a tv show it's real life with real consequences. God bless those men and women who serve to defend this great island. May we always remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice. Less We Forget.

    • @leemason5953
      @leemason5953 Před 4 lety +1

      This was on the news,but they said it was the marines that did they raid, i know most if not all sbs are marines,just saying what was on the news.

    • @penelopepissedoff9161
      @penelopepissedoff9161 Před 3 lety

      Well said....👏👏👏

    • @OXY187
      @OXY187 Před 3 lety

      Captain Price? Is that you? Bill?

    • @pinzo4137
      @pinzo4137 Před 2 lety

      @@leemason5953 it is mostly just royal marines that went on and did some more training... a lot more training

  • @anonymousbritish4433
    @anonymousbritish4433 Před 4 lety +139

    I will got to heaven because I’m already in hell
    - British SAS 🇬🇧

  • @andrewcharley1893
    @andrewcharley1893 Před 4 lety +278

    These are the people who’s faces you’ll never see, Brave beyond our wildest dreams and what do we do ?
    Worship celeBRATies☹️

    • @katywardle4878
      @katywardle4878 Před 4 lety +1

      Yeah like Ant Middleton and his showbiz chin you fucking clown.

    • @scouser1733
      @scouser1733 Před 4 lety +4

      Well said 👌👌

    • @Ham-pb7pb
      @Ham-pb7pb Před 4 lety +2

      @@katywardle4878 He shows off.

    • @mr.n34l60
      @mr.n34l60 Před 3 lety +5

      @@katywardle4878 You're not the clown YOU'RE THE ENTIRE GODDAMN CIRCUS

    • @MrLeoHaslett
      @MrLeoHaslett Před 3 lety +2

      This is such a childish view on things, the majority of people appreciate the special forces and also the regular forces, they’re allowed to appreciate celebrities too and their talents, very narrow minded to only appreciate what you think is worth the approval. The reason why people are celebrities is because most of the time they bring joy and diversity of views and opinions to people tell me what is wrong with that?

  • @andrewclarke3357
    @andrewclarke3357 Před 4 lety +232

    Always had a saying as a kid "don't mess with the best, coz the best don't mess"

  • @ennalenndo3356
    @ennalenndo3356 Před 4 lety +183

    Hi i'm from japan.I like british military.🇯🇵

  • @m4ckm4n59
    @m4ckm4n59 Před 4 lety +9

    Man oh man.. Could you actually imagine having 20 SBS, armed to the teeth, pumped up and ready go, coming for yo ass lol.. man oh man. Like seriously. Anyone who takes a ship or oil rig in UK waters is in trouble. Right now as I type this and as you read it.. They are waiting and raring to go all out action man styles!! Very proud of all UK forces :)

  • @giannizen3775
    @giannizen3775 Před 3 lety +29

    Thanks UK, since WWII was over, our two countries have always worked together and anytime each needs help the other immediately responds. 🇮🇹+🇬🇧=💥

    • @Le_Petomane
      @Le_Petomane Před rokem

      What Italy? Give one remarkable example?

    • @giannizen3775
      @giannizen3775 Před rokem +4

      @@Le_Petomane Iraq 1991-2004, Somalia 1992, Afghanistan, Kosovo and many more

    • @paulwilliams2663
      @paulwilliams2663 Před rokem +2

      @@giannizen3775 none of which where the UKs fight, but coalitions and NATO. Incidentally, the only European nation to support Argentina in the Falklands War 1982, was Italy. Ex 42 retired.

    • @fpvDRE
      @fpvDRE Před rokem +1

      @@paulwilliams2663 aww let it go paul geez

    • @garethh6962
      @garethh6962 Před rokem

      The Italian Arditi in WW1 were very brave skilled men who wiped out German lines without the use of firearms 🇬🇧 🇮🇹

  • @BT293HG
    @BT293HG Před 3 lety +248

    Terrorists: “British military is crap”
    British military: “oi”
    Terrorists: *scared terrorist noises*

    • @Irishandtired
      @Irishandtired Před 3 lety

      Their migrants man!

    • @DonJuanDeMarco_6
      @DonJuanDeMarco_6 Před 3 lety

      Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha...

    • @owaintate-burd4754
      @owaintate-burd4754 Před 3 lety

      Respect them

  • @connornugent
    @connornugent Před 3 lety +16

    They recaptured/resecured that ship in LESS TIME than it took me to watch this video lmao

  • @callumsherratt5436
    @callumsherratt5436 Před 3 lety +10

    SBS is so underrated - we only hear about the SAS and the SBS are equally as good
    🇬🇧

  • @paulmorgan3600
    @paulmorgan3600 Před 4 lety +87

    Thank god we have our warrior angels the SAS , SBS and others we don't hear about
    Thank you from a civilian

    • @EFChartley
      @EFChartley Před 4 lety +3

      FAITH in UK! 🇬🇧

    • @nemesisslr
      @nemesisslr Před 4 lety

      The Para Pathfinders are interesting guys to follow as well.

    • @paulaglet4255
      @paulaglet4255 Před 4 lety

      Oh we hear about them, all the time.

    • @andrewmaull816
      @andrewmaull816 Před 3 lety

      There's a recon unit, srrs I think, Intel 14(northern Ireland), dnt know if they've disbanded or superceded.

  • @chrisrobinson5484
    @chrisrobinson5484 Před 4 lety +20

    Just wanna say, this channel is such a testament to what our special forces do knowing they are shrouded in secrecey. The best on the planet......FACT!

    • @yourdeath7820
      @yourdeath7820 Před 4 lety

      @soflo23 Well it's his opinion, he doesn't need to prove it.

  • @waasar
    @waasar Před 4 lety +27

    I don't remember hearing about this event at all. I never knew modern day pirates became a threat this close to mainland Europe.
    Not sure what they were thinking sailing straight into the lion's den.

    • @TheGamingDenn_
      @TheGamingDenn_ Před 3 lety +2

      Ikr, 2018 wasn't that long ago and I don't remember seeing this in the news

    • @ingenium7135
      @ingenium7135 Před 3 lety +1

      They probably wanted to be arrested in British territory.
      Than they serve a short jail time and after that life in England on benefits

    • @Its.My.Life.
      @Its.My.Life. Před 3 lety

      That’s why it wasn’t news

    • @robertlangley1664
      @robertlangley1664 Před 3 lety

      Probably trying to sign on and get council house they got it all wrong

    • @graceygrumble
      @graceygrumble Před 3 lety +3

      Not exactly a 'threat' though, was it? More of an inconvenience.

  • @aquadivingschool
    @aquadivingschool Před 3 lety +9

    Incredibly fast response! Gotta love our special forces👍🇬🇧

  • @stephenastbury6382
    @stephenastbury6382 Před 4 lety +599

    Surrendering to the SBS was very wise move of the hijackers or they would no longer be breathing. UK forces best in the world.wish i could say the same about our traitor MPs

    • @herbiegoesbananas3761
      @herbiegoesbananas3761 Před 4 lety +42

      Stephen Astbury maybe the SF should be kicking doors in all over western countries removing the scum(MPs) politicians

    • @dickburt69
      @dickburt69 Před 4 lety +36

      Herbie Goes bananas And then go after the Islamist Cells planning our demise across Europe.

    • @herbiegoesbananas3761
      @herbiegoesbananas3761 Před 4 lety +32

      Dick Burt ,exactly, it’s pure madness what is going on... I ask myself all the time now,Why did my great great uncles fight in WW1 for and my great grandfather , all for nothing... Why did my grandfathers fight in WW2 all for nothing.... One thing is for certain I will defend their legacy.... When the masses awaken there will be hell to pay... All those traitors will be the first.... sad times indeed...

    • @dickburt69
      @dickburt69 Před 4 lety +14

      Herbie Goes bananas The good thing is that there is a breaking point for everything. Eventually everyday Europeans are going to get fed up and revolt. It’s only a matter of time. Tick tock...

    • @herbiegoesbananas3761
      @herbiegoesbananas3761 Před 4 lety +16

      Dick Burt exactly, I’m down under ,European heritage with a dash of Aboriginal... My Grandfather was half Aboriginal I miss him everyday but he taught me well.... Taught me how too live of the land,hunt,shoot,boxing etc... their are millions of people just like me down under... I pity anyone that’s comes into my home... the bush is my friend and one of the must dangerous places too enter...

  • @CiceroLounge
    @CiceroLounge Před 4 lety +6

    Only 5 minutes, it takes me that time to look for my keys before leaving my house! These guys don't mess about.

  • @W.A.T.P...55
    @W.A.T.P...55 Před 4 lety +11

    That's got to be your worst nightmare knowing the SAS/SBS are coming for you lol...these guys don't mess about

  • @leninade1715
    @leninade1715 Před 3 lety +14

    Me(a yank): yep the British still have the best special forces in the world

    • @mrdarren1045
      @mrdarren1045 Před 3 lety +3

      the reason is because traditionally we have only ever had a small regular military, so we have had to focus more on quality than quantity. because the US has such a massive military budget and a huge army it isn't as necessary for them to be as specialised. they can simply overwhelm with force and superior equipment. but the british have to find some way of multiplying force so the emphasis has had to be on quality. that said the US special forces and british special forces do a lot of training together and share intelligence and methods etc.

  • @Runeman40055
    @Runeman40055 Před 4 lety +297

    UKSF the best no questions or doubt whatsoever

    • @reneegiese6315
      @reneegiese6315 Před 4 lety +19

      No doubt about it

    • @heathr6995
      @heathr6995 Před 4 lety +5

      *SASR* hehe

    • @bravoechonovember1510
      @bravoechonovember1510 Před 4 lety +39

      Not disagreeing, but really any sf team could’ve done that

    • @rob03tt46
      @rob03tt46 Před 4 lety +1

      That’s why the elite Irish army rangers train with sas and seals

    • @Matt_10203
      @Matt_10203 Před 4 lety +7

      @@rob03tt46 alot SF train with SAS or use them as a role model

  • @geetee7154
    @geetee7154 Před 4 lety +11

    Outstanding,nobody else in the world can lay claim to be better than British Special Forces.!!

  • @cowboy4378
    @cowboy4378 Před 3 lety +20

    Ironic getting this in my recommended a day after an oil tanker was saved by the SBS.

  • @sacplissken
    @sacplissken Před 4 lety +64

    The SBS boys went home with massive blue balls.

    • @Kyrelel
      @Kyrelel Před 4 lety +10

      More likely they felt relief that no one, on either side, was hurt.

    • @blythemajors9193
      @blythemajors9193 Před 4 lety

      Looool!

    • @mobiusraptor7
      @mobiusraptor7 Před 4 lety +2

      Not every soldier is a bloodthirsy manic. You clearly never served.

  • @studavies1967
    @studavies1967 Před 4 lety +52

    2 of the best history channels this and mark feltons utterly brilliant

    • @neilwilson5785
      @neilwilson5785 Před 4 lety +7

      Mark Felton is excellent too.

    • @michaelamos4651
      @michaelamos4651 Před 4 lety +2

      Couldn't agree more

    • @apropercuppa8612
      @apropercuppa8612 Před 4 lety +2

      Absolutely, please check out Ace Destroyer and T.I.K too, if you don’t know of them already. All do fantastic work on covering different aspects of military history.

    • @studavies1967
      @studavies1967 Před 4 lety +2

      @@apropercuppa8612 yes ace destroyer is great only just got onto his channel, nice to see things from the German from time to time

    • @apropercuppa8612
      @apropercuppa8612 Před 4 lety

      Stu Davies He’s Belgian ;)

  • @teochristoforidis4625
    @teochristoforidis4625 Před 4 lety +24

    Great job guys thanks for your courage and your professionality .🔝 A greeting to the English special forces🇬🇧.🇬🇷

    • @richardlyd7450
      @richardlyd7450 Před 4 lety +5

      You mean British!...not just English but Welsh Scottish and Irish men in the SAS...and SBS..

    • @zero_meercat8624
      @zero_meercat8624 Před 4 lety

      @@richardlyd7450 calm down Richie

    • @stevenashford8029
      @stevenashford8029 Před rokem +1

      British not just English. By the way I'm English.

    • @teochristoforidis4625
      @teochristoforidis4625 Před rokem

      @@stevenashford8029 ok but away nothing happened bad?
      You understand perfectly.
      Have a nice day British.

  • @nimrod2525
    @nimrod2525 Před 3 lety +7

    Outstanding operation by the SBS and the helicopter pilots.

  • @concorde3980
    @concorde3980 Před 4 lety +8

    Big up to the royal navy pilots. Best in the world and will drop you anywhere

  • @TheFreshman321
    @TheFreshman321 Před 4 lety +479

    They should be deported once they've served their sentence.

    • @Peoples_Republic_of_Devonshire
      @Peoples_Republic_of_Devonshire Před 4 lety +2

      @George S technically it's the same thing

    • @markrunnalls7215
      @markrunnalls7215 Před 4 lety +96

      Yeah to right just hope they dont give em flipping a pair of nikes,a house ,and a phone...

    • @johnrandall125
      @johnrandall125 Před 4 lety +83

      @@markrunnalls7215 Um? Unfortunately I bet that is exactly what happens. Well, if they are sent back it might violate their 'Yuman rights'!.

    • @zing0550
      @zing0550 Před 4 lety +31

      John Randall Brits need to follow what the Aussie’s do. If they don’t want to go back to their “war torn country” send them to Nauru. Easy fix

    • @Easternlodown
      @Easternlodown Před 4 lety

      @@markrunnalls7215 I mean they won't though will they? You know they'll be deported.

  • @freezzingiceman
    @freezzingiceman Před 3 lety +12

    Guess the 7 stowaways on the ‘Nave Andromeda’ didn’t learn from this haha.

  • @_Raven_
    @_Raven_ Před 4 lety +13

    All the stories I've heard about our Special Forces make me feel incredibly safe. I wouldn't want to live anywhere else in the world.

    • @ToxicMrSmith
      @ToxicMrSmith Před 2 lety

      Have you heard of America ? They can wipe out any nation at there choosing and would take multiple superpowers to stop them.

    • @_Raven_
      @_Raven_ Před 2 lety

      @@ToxicMrSmith Sure they could, but if they tried they'd receive a few nukes for their trouble, so they won't.
      We're a valuable asset to the US, they'd rather have us as allies.

    • @ToxicMrSmith
      @ToxicMrSmith Před 2 lety

      @@_Raven_ just saying that when it comes to ultimate safety and power it's the us everyday. And I doubt anyone is going to play nuke games with them either. Even Russia isn't that stupid as we've seen so far.

    • @_Raven_
      @_Raven_ Před 2 lety

      @@ToxicMrSmith Russia correctly takes the UK very seriously as a threat as well, as we've seen recently from their threat to nuke us. Maybe we can't steamroll Russia the way the US can, but ideally we won't have to. And if we do, America will be right there with us.
      We could also factor in a lot of other aspects, but that's an entirely different debate

    • @ToxicMrSmith
      @ToxicMrSmith Před 2 lety

      @@_Raven_ no one takes the UK seriously except for the fact they have the US as allies. And don't get me wrong I don't think people take Australia seriously either. Point is the only reason that the world isn't ruled by communist China is because of the usa. None of us could take them on without the yanks.

  • @tedball8677
    @tedball8677 Před 4 lety +6

    Good on y'all! Outstanding job by the SBS (coming from an appreciative American).

    • @georgejob2156
      @georgejob2156 Před 2 lety +1

      🇺🇲🇬🇧. These colours don't run mate.. 👍👍

  • @TheCameraManReviews
    @TheCameraManReviews Před 4 lety +33

    1:32 when your dog is more badass than 4 hijackers.

  • @grimreaper4615
    @grimreaper4615 Před 4 lety +8

    Great upload mate, we appreciate it very much thank you. Love from Britains forces 🇬🇧

  • @Metaphix
    @Metaphix Před 4 lety +10

    Im American, but man, the SAS is so good

    • @lisk0_
      @lisk0_ Před 4 lety +4

      SBS, bud. The SAS just sent their boat troop, which works hand in hand with the SBS.

    • @MattGaming4567.
      @MattGaming4567. Před 4 lety +1

      @@lisk0_ Yea but the SAS is really good as well

  • @MaxwellAerialPhotography
    @MaxwellAerialPhotography Před 3 lety +5

    Almost the exact same thing happened this week. Oil tanker was seized 5 minutes off of Poole. SBS responded within 9 minutes. No casualties, just some awful pirates in custody. Can’t wait for the eventual episode on the incident.

  • @ULSTERISBRITISH
    @ULSTERISBRITISH Před 4 lety +5

    Who else was feeling all patriotic listening to this. UKSF 🇬🇧 best in the world.
    Cheers for another intriguing video. Always such interesting content.

    • @olengagallardo8551
      @olengagallardo8551 Před 4 lety

      Carpentry tools vs M4s and MP5s, thats one hell of match.🤣

  • @sweeptheleg.
    @sweeptheleg. Před 4 lety +43

    SAS guy on the return flight: "Shit, I've had training exercises more exciting than that."

    • @Prometheus7272
      @Prometheus7272 Před 4 lety +10

      "SBS" - Special Boat Service

    • @Cheezsoup
      @Cheezsoup Před 4 lety +7

      Sweeptheleg !
      That is one of their training mottoes, "train hard fight easy".

    • @sweeptheleg.
      @sweeptheleg. Před 4 lety

      @@Prometheus7272 👌👍

    • @Prometheus7272
      @Prometheus7272 Před 4 lety

      @@sweeptheleg. But yh your pretty accurate :D

  • @jj-iu3ni
    @jj-iu3ni Před 4 lety +40

    We just need a special space service now for when those skinny green men arrive

  • @rickhall4402
    @rickhall4402 Před 4 lety +3

    These guys are doing a job, of which they are very good at not looking for medals or congratuations or being told how good they are, they do it becouce they are trainned to do it and it needed doing god bless these guys. Keep up fellers.

  • @VTxHawkz
    @VTxHawkz Před 4 lety +4

    My uncle was 845 NAS. Commando Helicopter Force. Flew SAS and SBS troopers around Iraq in gulf 1

    • @markc6714
      @markc6714 Před 4 lety

      So your claim to fame is you know someone. Great job.

  • @oshaughs83
    @oshaughs83 Před 4 lety +16

    CZcams's algorithm has had a win. Class channel dude

  • @bull3t209
    @bull3t209 Před 4 lety +2

    Another well-executed success from our troops. Narration has a great tone and felt very fitting aswell, nice job!

  • @jasonhull2163
    @jasonhull2163 Před 2 lety +3

    SBS are incredible and so underrated.

  • @michaelrobins420
    @michaelrobins420 Před 2 lety +4

    Makes my chest burst with pride and thank god we have them

  • @jdamyadick3659
    @jdamyadick3659 Před 4 lety +3

    Great video as per mate. I really enjoy the special forces vids and the detail you go into. As I'm sure you know it's very hard too get any info about these operations. Thanks again!

  • @ORGANIZEDCoNfUsioN
    @ORGANIZEDCoNfUsioN Před 4 lety +4

    Thank god we have men willing to do this most important job.

  • @jeffmclean9411
    @jeffmclean9411 Před 3 lety +1

    The hijackers didnt have any hostages for leverage either. I believe the crew along with the captain locked themselves in a room. Hard to negotiate when you've got nothing to negotiate with , haha. Glad to hear the SBS getting some much deserved recognition.

  • @WAKE-UP-BRITAIN
    @WAKE-UP-BRITAIN Před 2 lety +3

    I've snorted lines longer than what that took to gain control, you wouldn't want to be the 1 these boys are coming for!! Trained killers trained professionals and I reckon absolute gentlemen to talk to in public not knowing who they are or was or what they do or did...SAS unstoppable force BIG RESPECT 👊🇬🇧❤

  • @gobbiner
    @gobbiner Před 4 lety +10

    When you expected to be welcomed with hot tea and buttered crumpets, but get the SBS instead.

  • @tonybenneworth8343
    @tonybenneworth8343 Před 4 lety +4

    All we should be saying is thank you and we are proud of what you do

  • @patricecomedy
    @patricecomedy Před 2 lety +4

    Your videos are great! Great stories! Thank you for taking the time to make them.

  • @therevster9828
    @therevster9828 Před 3 lety +4

    Best in the world God bless all you Guys.

  • @xxyxnxwxaxx9724
    @xxyxnxwxaxx9724 Před 4 lety +4

    As being British, we just do it quick no dramas all over. Back in time for beacon and eggs with a cuppa tea.

  • @TRUNKS162
    @TRUNKS162 Před 3 lety

    Awesome content man! Thank you so much! I really enjoyed watching, keep up the great work!

  • @Trojan0304
    @Trojan0304 Před 3 lety +2

    Thanks for vlogs on special ops, never heard about this mission. Kudos to SBS

  • @Laurenavan
    @Laurenavan Před 4 lety +3

    Now that's what I love to see. A successful special operations team that boards silently and retakes the oil tanker as fast as it was taken.

    • @ianmills9266
      @ianmills9266 Před 4 lety

      4 helicopters isn't exactly quite bud.

    • @ianmills9266
      @ianmills9266 Před 4 lety

      @Raj Maj you have no idea about my experience do you.

  • @Starboyhhahahahahsvsbsbbssb

    I live down the road from the SBS camp in Poole, always seeing them train around Hamworthy and surrounding seas, amazing!

  • @billyjay4672
    @billyjay4672 Před 4 lety +3

    Nice job to all involved that's why we need these special people. God bless all.

  • @MatthewKiff
    @MatthewKiff Před 3 lety +12

    Who else is here after the very similar raid on a tanker off the Isle of Wight this evening?

  • @liamr3989
    @liamr3989 Před 4 lety +8

    I remember this I could see this, this was like 10 minutes away from me. When the ship docked after the incident I could see it from my work which I was on the other side of the river.
    Brilliant job lads 👍🏻

  • @poloplatinum74
    @poloplatinum74 Před 4 lety +2

    Just found this channel! I've been searching for something like this.

  • @markhc4581
    @markhc4581 Před 4 lety +2

    Very well done series of videos. Short & sweet. Stay healthy friends.🇺🇸🇬🇧

  • @ianmcsherry5254
    @ianmcsherry5254 Před 4 lety +13

    Not surprising that the wannabe hijackers gave up, immediately on sight of the SBS team. I would imagine that the choice given was pretty stark.

    • @mikechedzoy4866
      @mikechedzoy4866 Před 3 lety

      The team should have shot the fuckers to send a message. It used to be a tradition in SF where if you are deployed in a situation like that you kill the fucking lot. Now they look weak.

    • @ianmcsherry5254
      @ianmcsherry5254 Před 3 lety +1

      @@mikechedzoy4866 Nah. I don't think that any reasonable person thinks that UKSF are "weak". The unreasonable ones are probably stupid enough to get themselves wiped some other way, before they get anywhere near a UK soldier.

    • @mikechedzoy4866
      @mikechedzoy4866 Před 3 lety

      @@ianmcsherry5254 I meant the country looks weak.

    • @mikechedzoy4866
      @mikechedzoy4866 Před 3 lety

      @Elliott Wright Yes actually. They don't take prisoners. The IRA knew that.

  • @sk8kid492
    @sk8kid492 Před 4 lety +5

    Thank you!

  • @TheJamesRedwood
    @TheJamesRedwood Před rokem

    20 heavily armed special forces overwhelm 4 men armed with "whatever they could find" sooooo incredible!

  • @timhowie6536
    @timhowie6536 Před 3 lety +1

    Fantastic work SBS&SAS

  • @burnseric64
    @burnseric64 Před 4 lety +4

    Probably the best special forces in the world

  • @tpjg5853
    @tpjg5853 Před 4 lety +5

    Love the videos man keep it up

  • @emmathornton564
    @emmathornton564 Před 3 lety

    Amazing stuff! These guys are what you call superstars!! 👏👏

  • @ArCKonan
    @ArCKonan Před 3 lety +2

    This is just like the *Operations Room* . Good Content!

  • @privatesector0422
    @privatesector0422 Před 4 lety +3

    I absolutely love this kind of work and wouldn't have it any other way...

  • @cujimmy1366
    @cujimmy1366 Před 4 lety +4

    Very good brief and debrief.

  • @MajorT0m
    @MajorT0m Před 4 lety +1

    My grandfather was a 75,000 tonne single-hulled freighter in 1956 and would have loved to have seen this video.

  • @halvars90
    @halvars90 Před 3 lety +2

    You have to be a very crazy if you do not surrender when 4 helicopters came at you and 2 of them drop soldiers... xD

  • @BDEyes53
    @BDEyes53 Před 4 lety +9

    Thanks guys. We’d certainly be up shit creak without you.

  • @user-zy9yg2eu5t
    @user-zy9yg2eu5t Před 4 lety +8

    If this was US special forces, there would be one crashed helicopter, 6 hostages dead, all hijackers dead, 3 books and a low budget film made about it

    • @woodybenjam
      @woodybenjam Před 4 lety +2

      Hahhah so true!

    • @Kyrelel
      @Kyrelel Před 4 lety

      .. and all the immigrants would have been armed with AK-47's and RPG-7's