CAREER ENDING INJURY | THE DEBRIEF | Former RAF Regiment David Atkin

In this episode of The Debrief, former 22 SAS Trooper Big Phil Campion speaks to David Atkin.
First introduced to the idea of a service life with a stint in the Air Cadets, David Atkin pursued a career with the RAF Regiment. Embarking on his first tour to Afghanistan in 2010, David suffered a career ending, and life changing spinal injury. Years of surgery and rehabilitation has followed, but David has gone on to achieve success in the Invictus Games, and is now working at the Military Preparation College for Training (MPCT) where he is guiding the next generation of potential armed forces recruits, and instilling values that will see students excel in their chosen careers.
Find out more about the MPCT here: mpct.co.uk/
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[@kevinpocock5080]

Good watch,crossed the Sahara desert with Dave for help for heroes one of the nicest blokes I’ve met and friend for life

[@davidatkin2982]

Much appreciated bro, right back at you

[@ForceRadioHQ]

Thanks for watching!

[@Georgieband]

.Headley court a truly humbling experience..fair play to you David ..Once a Rock always a Rock .Per Ardua ..

[@ForceRadioHQ]

Thanks for watching!

[@davidatkin2982]

Thanks mate. Per Ardua

[@Georgieband]

no worries fella ,added a link below you might find enjoy all old Rock,s from the late 80,s i served with on 1Sqn @@davidatkin2982

[@Georgieband]

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[@chas9183]

Well done David very inspirational

[@ForceRadioHQ]

Thanks for watching 😁

[@derektomlinson2521]

Great show especially as ex RAF myself

[@ForceRadioHQ]

Thanks for watching!

[@mattwestby1169]

Just watched and what a bloke David Atkin is 💪 not sat around feeling sorry for himself.Out there making a difference and coaching the future protectors of this Country 🫡🇬🇧🍻🫶

[@davidatkin2982]

Thank you Matt. Really appreciate the kind words 🫡

[@ForceRadioHQ]

Thanks for watching!

[@guygibson576]

All the best for the future Dave. Per Ardua

[@ForceRadioHQ]

Thank you for watching! 😁

[@keithsutton4777]

Just watched this and well done David keep up the good mate work and good luck with the next operation 👍

[@davidatkin2982]

Cheers mate, much appreciated 🤙🏻

[@ForceRadioHQ]

Thanks for watching!

[@chrisbenn1435]

Just come across this podcast. Full respect to you geezer. Per Ardua.

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Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed this episode 😁

[@SimpleSteBirds]

2 Squadron my old squadron until I went AWOL. Get that 5 miles of Death Sergeant on Phil he is a legend, his name is Taylor but can't remember his first name. Great character and he was ex-para reg as well before 2 squadron.

[@ForceRadioHQ]

We've got eyes on Scouse Taylor, just trying to hook up and arrange a date brother ⚔️

[@1967Aber]

That was really interesting, glad to see that you are putting your knowledge and skills to such good use by helping the youngsters and good luck for the future.

[@ForceRadioHQ]

Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed this episode 😁

[@johndickson7119]

Great interview...Per Ardua mate

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Thanks for watching!

[@davidatkin2982]

Thanks John! Per Ardua mate

[@paulcollins7185]

You are right Phil in your thoughts, in what you reckon was going on, with how that stupid 5 Miler of death crap came about,....Scouse Taylor was motivating the trainee Gunners, who had been on live firing, "sections in attack" work I think,....fairly demanding in itself and after they had finished those live fire/maneouvre ranges, they were "tabbing" straight back to a pick up point, I think. It was motivation pure & simple. Keep troops energised, no rest from the range work, get them organised and move out. Instilling a bit of urgency, simulating a need for getting out of the location after "contact" as it were, keeping a scenario going. Keep the enthusiasm and effort going and section teamwork. Scouse is a good guy, very professional and a great motivator and excellent espirit de Corps and instills those attributes in the Gunners he was responsible for and training. A very fit professional soldier in the Reg't and a man of immense experience and respect from all his peers and subordinates in the Corps. He served in the Reg't for a long time and deployed many times. He served on 2 Field Sqn, (as it's known), the parachute sqn, he served with the Parachute Reg't on a Regiment exchange Sgt within their organisation. The guy who filmed it didn't appear to have much sense, and put a training session filmed onto the internet!! I don't think Scouse or the other training staff would have known and, the part that is filmed is only when they had finished all the range work and doesn't include it, and an out of context "speech"....The film would not have been intentionally put out from any authority from training wing etc. It's caused what most know today and is a piss take for all! Everyone jumping on the band wagon, total b.......!!

[@johnnunn8688]

Nice but dim here. Are there different rules for someone with a knackered spine, bench pressing and rowing? I couldn’t imagine anything worse for the back. 🤷‍♂️

[@ForceRadioHQ]

I believe bench press is either seated or incline from what I recall David mentioning... ⚔️

[@johnnunn8688]

@@ForceRadioHQ , I’ve bench pressed and one has to strain one’s back into the bench 🤷‍♂️.

[@davidatkin2982]

I would suggest watching para bench press and you will see for yourself

[@brianives838]

Big Phil is always open to all, except bad mouthers!!

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Thanks for watching!

[@264Rockape]

Per Ardua from a ex 2503 Sqn

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Thank you for watching! 😁

[@Jay-d9i1r]

per ardua

[@stevewalsh5956]

I always wanted to be a soldier so I joined the RAF

[@mufuliramark]

😂😂😂😂

[@johnnunn8688]

The RAF Regt are the soldiers of the RAF. Are you a bit slow?

[@here.3070]

There is of course banter in the armed forces. That banter does not extend to our injured you utter Walt. Per Ardua.

[@johnnunn8688]

@@here.3070 well said.

[@davidatkin2982]

@Steve, That’s correct, I was a soldier in the RAF. As were my friends that were killed on patrol, whilst soldiering 👍🏻