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Best of the BelTel: The complex legacy of SAS legend Blair ‘Paddy’ Mayne

Best of the BelTel: The complex legacy of SAS legend Blair ‘Paddy’ Mayne

Published 2 years, 7 months ago
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One of the founders of the SAS, Blair ‘Paddy’ Mayne was a great soldier and a hero in his native town, Newtownards. But his legacy is a complicated one, he was not a model officer. His exploits in battle saw him earn many honours but he denied the Victoria Cross. Did the complex nature of the man muddy his legacy? Host: Ciarán Dunbar, Guest: Andrew Madden. First Published on 09/12/2022

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