The complex legacy of SAS legend Blair ‘Paddy’ Mayne

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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