I applied for a night-time security job at the National Library. Mr Maclachlan was unable to respond fully to The Times as he is in Nepal helping to rebuild schools destroyed in an earthquake. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. It was a mission so daring and dangerous they nicknamed it Operation Certain Death. 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He said: "Things like the Duke of Edinburgh award do so much outside the things you take for granted with colleges in terms of practical and social skills, teamwork, taking people out of their comfort zone. Mr Maclachlan, 44, from South Queensferry near Edinburgh, who joined the Royal Scots when he was aged 15 and completed 18 years' service, including seven in the SAS, said: "Me and Cammy were. var gCaptchaSibWidget; Iconic image: The Mail on Sunday can reveal how Sergeant Colin Maclachlan was one of two soldiers whose capture in Iraq brought SAS officers to the brink of mutiny over the Ministry of Defences refusal to sanction a rescue attempt. Such killings are outlawed under the Geneva Convention and Mr Maclachlan faces a police probe triggered by comments in his new book. His captors wanted to execute him. Peering beneath his blindfold Maclachlan recognised the various junctions and roundabouts he had memorised as part of his operational training. All of the people who attended had nothing but high praise and brilliant comments. The former soldier is no stranger to controversy. In a new book by ex-SAS man Colin MacLachlan he admitted killing 'two or three' mortally wounded soldiers in Iraq. Id rather have left after doing something wrong, as at least I would have understood it.. Thanks for subscribing! Two years ago his comments about mercy killings of Iraqis caused a storm among fellow SAS veterans, as. The response to my application was that due to the high calibre of applicants they couldnt offer me an interview. But it was like these officers had a different agenda, The scandal of the Afghan double murderer who killed again after being given sanctuary in Britain horrified us all. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group, At the time I thought, "Oh well, thats me gone then", Usually I could flash my British Army identification card and get out of trouble. 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And while, he said that he had served in the SAS for ten or 12 years, he in fact joined the secretive regiment in 1998 or 1999 and had left the Special Forces by 2005. But it was in 2004 while returning to Basra after completing a military assignment, that a harrowing incident occurred. Top brass at the PJHQ told him a raid would compromise British-Iraqi relations and undermine the UK Governments claim that Britain was successfully handing over power to the Iraqis. A source has told the Times the account made in his book was bogus. We were dropping intelligence officers off in Kuwait and on the way back our car broke down just outside the city in Basra. He decided to fund himself through university where he attained a First Class MA (Hons.) We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. His book SAS Who Dares Wins, Leadership Secrets From The Special Forces tells how three Iraqis who were left disembowelled or had lost limbs in an ambush were killed by a US-led Special Forces team he was part of. Wading through the swamps of Sierra Leone on the hunt for the West Side Boys, Colin was aiming to rescue British soldiers who were being held hostage by the guerilla gang. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. 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Mr Maclachlan, from Edinburgh, said that he operated in a unit which killed two or three mortally wounded Iraqi soldiers early into the Iraq war. When so many doors shut, it puts a lot of veterans off.. ': Bruno Tonioli plays down Alan Carr row as he joins Britain's Got Talent - and says talk about money is 'vulgar' after his rumoured 850,000 salary provoked protests from Alesha Dixon and Amanda Holden, Pamela Anderson's ex-husband Jon Peters, 77, claims he is leaving the Playboy model - who was his wife for only 12 days - $10M in his will, More than half of Britons want Prince Harry to be invited to the King's Coronation while just 30 per cent say he should not, according to poll - which also says William is now the most popular royal. He is known for appearing on all five series of SAS: Who Dares Wins and formed part of the intimidating team of Directing Staff alongside chief DS Ant Middleton, Jason Foxy Fox and Mark Billy Billingham. Held alive for use in propaganda, he was fortunate to survive long enough to be rescued by British troops just after a mock execution was performed on him. At the police building, Maclachlans face remained pressed against the wall, while his naked, battered body was shaking in pain. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. We couldnt cope with the amount of people. in History from Edinburgh University and an M.Litt in Healthy mother-of-two, 32, collapsed and died from brain bleed while she led fitness bounce class. Military police are examining the allegations, which have come to light in a draft manuscript Mr Maclachlan was involved with. } If you need help finding the right speaker for your event, ask us to provide personalised recommendations. We thought you were Egyptian terrorists, we had some intelligence which proved to be wrong. Copyright 2021 - The Motivational Speakers Agency Limited. Thats it, you just deal with it however you can. Colin MacLachlan was a special guest at a Duke of Edinburgh's Award presentation evening at North Lindsey College in Scunthorpe, Get the latest Scunthorpe news straight to your inbox. The Government writes a cheque when we go to war, they should cash it in when we return and do something for veterans.. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Colin Maclachlan, 42, is alleged to have misled readers when he recounted a hostage situation and rescue in Iraq in 2003, according to his former colleagues who say he has exaggerated his career in the Special Forces. Maclachlan endured six mock executions during the ordeal. Last night, former members of the SAS called for the Ministry of Defence to change its policy regarding the Special Forces and issue a rebuttal of the claims made by Mr Maclachlan. HARLEY DAVIDSON SOFTAIL SLIM 107 FULL OP *** MotoVerte *** Stage 2 Harley Turbo kit uses a larger turbo and are for engines over 120 inch. Hed only just joined the SAS and this was his first operation. But four years later Colin found himself on the other side of a rescue mission after he was taken hostage in the Iraqi city of Basra. Few people have taken part in hostage negotiations, hostage rescue operations and also been taken hostage Colin is one of them. It was a mission so dangerous they nicknamed it Operation Certain Death its official name was Operation Barras. OLLIE Ollerton risked his life when he signed up as a director on Channel 4's for SAS: Who Dares Wins. in History from Edinburgh University He also worked to provide security for several high-profile clients such as A-level celebrities and the Saudi Royal Family. But people should put themselves in my position first. Mr Maclachlan went on to serve with the SAS in Sierra Leone and Iraq. 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They did this because they were continually talking to veterans or chatting on Facebook and social media to those who were reaching out to them, and then discovering they had taken their lives. SAS Colin Maclachlan was excellent and had everyone captivated from start to finish. The delay saved his life, for while the men disagreed a senior Iraqi policeman appeared and Maclachlan was told to put his clothes on. We'll send you the list via email shortly after you submit your information. Furthermore, Colin has a First Class MA (Hons.) To receive the downloadable spreadsheet of the podcast list, please provide us with your name and email address below. He was treated for burns but made a full recovery. We were taken to a police station. Colin was fortunate enough to have been involved in some of the more high profile and daring missions of the recent period. Colin survived long enough for British troops to rescue him due to the terrorists wanting to film his suffering in a propaganda video before his planned execution. 'This is the most ridiculous thing I've seen!' I kicked off, Monty Python-style, still blindfolded and handcuffed, lashing out crazily, dishing out head-butts and kicks. After leaving the SAS, Colin has worked as an actor, author and public speaker but he has most recently become known for the Channel 4 show, which this year saw three winners as Lou, Mark and Milo were named as the recruits to pass the selection process. When successfully completed, they can lead to a bronze, silver or gold award. From that point on Colin was at the forefront of some of the most perilous SAS missions of recent times. All rights reserved. It clearly wasnt. Speak to a member of the Motivational Speakers Team about booking the perfect speaker. He also founded Who Dares Cares, a charity with a passion to support veterans who are coping with stress. Six Iraqi officers eventually handcuffed Maclachlan and pushed him against a wall. Maclachlan consoled Al when they returned to Saddams Palace, as he told The Mail on Sunday: He was pretty shaken up. An MOD spokesman said: We do not comment on Special Forces matters.. Colin left the SAS shortly after doing an exchange programme with both Delta Force and Seal Team 6 and after doing security consultancy for the Saudi Royal Family, A-List Celebrities and US Media Networks decided to fund himself through university where he attained a First Class MA (Hons.) His decision was apparently based on pictures recorded by a Predator eye-in-the-sky drone of Maclachlan and Al being dragged inside Jamiat police station. window.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', function() { If someone calls the helpline at 2 or 3am, having bad thoughts, their location will be picked up to ensure they speak to someone nearby who was in the same service, be it military, fire service, and so on. I read about all the apparent issues with the rescue mission afterwards but I know very little about it. I expected that loyalty to be reciprocated. In Detail. if ((jQuery(el).attr('id') == "invisible")) { The early manuscript was sent to the Ministry of Defence six weeks ago and the department then alerted military police about the 'contentious' passage which was deleted in a later version. Other SAS: Who Dares Wins instructors available for motivational speeches include: For more info on Colin Maclachlan, email us or speak with an agent on 01275 463222, Former Leicester and England Rugby Player. Surely any former soldier should go on a database and get a bed and a meal?, Mr Maclachlan who completed a degree in history at the University of Edinburgh after leaving the services and now works as a motivational speaker giving corporate talks on resilience and team-building, said: These guys in the forces are putting their lives on the line. E.g. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Blindfolded, battered and stripped naked, he felt a gun pressed to his head and heard them pull the trigger in what was a mock execution. I went to Baghdad and cracked on with the rest of the guys. var onloadSibCallbackInvisible = function () { As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Colin left the SAS shortly after doing an exchange programme with both Delta Force and Seal Team 6 and after doing security consultancy for the Saudi Royal Family, A-List Celebrities and US Media Networks decided to fund himself through university where he attained a First Class MA (Hons.) The book later added: I didn't enjoy killing those soldiers at the checkpoint but I had to put them out of their misery.. Colin has also had several gaming roles in Grand Theft Auto, Max Payne, Red Dead Redemption 2 and L.A. Noire. Colin starred in Series 1 of Channel 4s SAS Who Dares Wins before leaving in 2016. He didnt even get an interview. To this day I dont know how badly he was affected by it because, you know, we leave [the SAS] and thats it. There are empty Army barracks lying empty as our Army shrinks. why did colin maclachlan leave sas. But it wasnt until later in the day that the Army rescued us. "If people gained motivation and confidence from watching the programme then I'm happy. 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I just wanted to be the best version of me, to improve, the way anyone wants to be at the top of their game.. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group. He was at the town's North Lindsey College on Wednesday, February 13 as part of an event to reward students who had been successful in the Duke of Edinburgh's Award scheme. jQuery('.sib-default-btn').each(function (index, el) { Rate this book. Email us at tips@the-sun.co.uk or call 0207 782 4368, News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. After being told about the investigation in an email from the MoD last week, Sgt Maclachlan, who is from Edinburgh and featured in Channel 4 series SAS: Who Dares Wins, initially appeared to confirm the claims were true. After leaving the SAS, Colin has worked as an actor, author and public speaker but he has most recently become known for the Channel 4 show, which this year saw three winners as Lou, Mark and. I hope hes OK because it wasnt a great situation for him. Colin MacLachlan joined the army in 1989 and after 9 years in the Royal Scots passed selection first time aged 23 into 22 SAS. The college held its own presentation evening this week, which Colin was happy to be a part of. To get an exact quote for your event, click the button below. Palm Springs residents sue to remove 25-foot Marilyn Monroe statue depicting her iconic Ukrainian soldier takes out five Russian tanks and three armoured vehicles in ONE DAY using US-supplied Ukraine 'hits major Russian air base in fresh strike' a day after kamikaze drone crashed down just 68 miles How did Russia lose HALF of its 45,000 elite paratroopers in just seven months? Colin Maclachlan is a former SAS operative with over 25 years of experience in security and high-risk environments. But the moment I got really worried again was when they dragged me from the police station into a courtyard where an unmarked car was parked. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Ollie Ollerton is known for SAS: Who Dares Wins, Ollie is a military veteran who served on the Special Boat Service, Ollie worked alongside DS Ant Middleton, Jason 'Foxy' Fox and Mark 'Billy' Billingham, SAS Who Dares Wins star Olly Ollerton tells how show saved his life as he was drinking too much, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). Colin MacLachlan joined the army in 1989 and after 9 years in the Royal Scots passed selection first time aged 23 into 22 SAS. And you know how much post-traumatic support you get, basically none. Elizabeth Raum (Goodreads Author), Colin Maclachlan (Consultant_editor) 4.08 avg rating 36 ratings published 2011 5 editions. 'This is the most ridiculous thing I've seen!' }; Maclachlan and Al got out but were quickly surrounded by angry police officers who attempted to grab their weapons. But he convinced them all to stay and film the next series without him, where they will be joined by a new recruit who is likely to fit new diversity guidelines. Across events, coaching, workshops & organisational development programmes, we bring together thought leaders and enterprises to create change, representing the worlds foremost entrepreneurs, business thinkers, pioneers & authors. A former SAS Soldier, Colin MacLachlan has spent over 25 years continually dealing with scenarios of security and high-risk. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. He is known for appearing on all five series of SAS: Who Dares Wins and formed part of the intimidating team of Directing Staff alongside chief DS Ant . Colin Maclachlan SAS Who Dares Wins Colin's Special Forces team were involved in some of the most daring and high profile SAS missions in the past two decades. I couldnt physically cope with the volume. Maclachlan endured six mock executions before the moment came when it appeared he was indeed to die. The country was shocked earlier this year when former soldier Darren Greenfield died on the streets of Edinburgh after falling on hard times. }); Published: 01:37 GMT, 21 October 2016 | Updated: 07:37 GMT, 21 October 2016, Colin Maclachlan, 42, is alleged to have misled readers when he recounted a hostage situation and rescue in Iraq in 2003. If you prefer, you can also send an email directly to our head office. Former presenter of SAS Who Dares Wins, TV celebrity Colin Maclachlan explains his different approaches to life as developed in th. He is nowpart of the team of Special Forces veterans on Channel 4's SAS: Who Dares Wins (above), Instead Maclachlan and Al were struck over the head with AK47 rifle butts and dragged to a nearby police building where they were stripped and tortured. "They can take real confidence from things such as this, you can see it on their faces and it will certainly help them moving forward.". An Evening with Colin Maclachlan Tours are a phenomenal success. They started tugging at the doors, insisting we got out. The Mail on Sunday understands that a Warrior vehicle was then used to crash through a wall of the compound. Colin MacLachlan was a Sergeant Major in the 1st Battalion of The Royal Scots and a Special Forces Commander in the 22 SAS regiment. Colin Maclachlan is aformer SAS soldier with over 25 years of security and risk related experience, best known for appearing in Channel 4s SAS: Who Dares Wins and Channel 5s Secrets of the SAS. A source told the Times, That bloke is a Walter Mitty, in a reference to a person who creates a fictional life that is more glamorous than reality. For other inquiries, Contact Us. We have to be giving them as much support as we can.. 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