First Gulf War: RAF Pilot John Peters Recalls Being HELD PRISONER In Iraq

[@edwardmorley5273]

Met him some years ago and he was an absolute gentleman and a man who clearly had gone through a very difficult ordeal and went on to live a life beyond the armed forces.

[@GMT439]

Proof of all CLAIMS Required. All Wars are Fake.

[@CharlesVeitch]

Plane: composite materials Balls: STEEL

[@nowtelsematters]

"and this really irritated me" whilst recalling torture. True gent.

[@homeskillet9802]

Plane: Aluminium and titanium actually.

[@pippipster6767]

Didn’t have a great deal of choice. Basically beat him up and he was beaten up. Horrible experience. But I suppose the implicit risk of war.

[@w.k.5974]

An ordinary thug.

[@lewisricekrispy2]

@Atif Baig Are we talking about the invasion of Kuwait?

[@harper277]

Wow, harder than any tough guy while being polite and a gentlemen, true class.

[@sebxiou-lifestyle4465]

Yes, that struck me, too.

[@bobbyguns100]

@@sebxiou-lifestyle4465 Men were different in the 80's and 90's, the tough guys I see now days act and are little loud mouth babies. It really is a shame to man kind !

[@Zezezeze69]

@@bobbyguns100 yes hahah being loud doesn't command respect or show strength, it's the complete opposite

[@MsAbdullah2002]

But your democratic countries have done more than that with the prisoners of the Iraq war, the prison of Abu Ghraib, witness and the greatest hidden, and the Basra prison in which 22 and twenty prisoners who were alive were killed and the stories that you did are a description of shame on you after the people were looking at you with the gaze of the compassionate educated who came to rescue the poor, so the media shed light on you. Let heroes bring you out and forget thousands of the oppressed and those killed with your fire, and among you who was joking to kill a poor person, the balance is broken in you, I dare you to adopt and adopt the crimes that your army did. I want you to pause your mind with yourself, and you have tried the grievance that befell you, so it was free for you to defend the needy like you

[@okaunis]

Dimwit. How is flying a plane against a third world country brave? Of course only a little girl would think like that or a dimwit.

[@ANDY-py2nm]

Had the pleasure of collecting John and his parents from southampton docks,the most fascinating journey,i have ever had,a true gentlemen,on dropping him off,he went into his house and came out with a copy of his book tornado down and personally signed it for me,then his wife took a photograph of me with him,will never forget that day...

[@yeshuas_follower]

Aww Wow! That's a fantastic memory for you! I'd love to see the picture, he was so brutally beaten,i was so afraid of what they would do next 😞🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@jimbob1516]

I remember seeing the Iraqi TV interview. It so wound me up.

[@barbiecrocker7420]

So lovely. I just watched the Timeline documentary of this harrowing time. Love him and Nichol.

[@ANDY-py2nm]

@@barbiecrocker7420 yeah,even for the small time i spent with them that day,great people

[@dr.lexwinter8604]

Andy, please, learn, how, to, use, commas. Reading that almost gave me a stroke. :/

[@nonamernobrainer846]

"and went: 'This will be the Iraqi Desert'" Goddammmmnn, how much more brit can you get?

[@wakeup8052]

To answer your question, I was in the Dominican 19 yrs ago and there was a dude in the pool doing the backstroke with one arm while holding a cup of tea in the other hand. Turns out, he was in the British airborne. Lol.

[@brianbozo2447]

I say, is that a fish and chip shop over there ? might be a little more British!

[@chiselcheswick5673]

@Sanction This ...so what are you going to do about it then apart from posting pathetic comments on KZbin?

[@Awakeningspirit20]

How much more? The way he wraps up the interview lol

[@squiggly_lines]

@@chiselcheswick5673 THAN not then

[@bthorn5035]

I remember his TV image. Its been decades, I never forgot him. I'm glad to finally hear the story.

[@jerryjc5]

Me as well. I can hardly believe it has been 30 years.

[@vanman757]

Same... I was only 14 in 1991 but, I remember it well....

[@peterdemkiw3280]

'Tornado Down' is an amazing book, definitely recommend. The story of what they sent through is truly amazing.

[@smacka904]

I still remember a quote from my own time in the military during our Combat Survival Course. We were told that if we were ever shot down over enemy lines that, “Your worst day as an evader is still better than your best day as a prisoner of war.” I’ve never forgotten that.

[@alistuzlak]

Nice how you guys always knew that you invade others nation but never questioned it.

[@bobbyguns100]

We’re you a pilot Mark ? Wish go pros and stuff were at the stage they are now back than, I bet you guys would have a lot of cool videos to show

[@smacka904]

@@bobbyguns100 I was, but helicopters, not fast jets. And I totally agree with you about the modern video camera technology. Amazing quality from such a compact recording device. It makes me wonder what we’ll have available in another 25 years from now.

[@bobbyguns100]

@@smacka904 flying helicopters in the military is just as awesome, bet you guys had some fun. Seems like those would be days a man would never forget

[@steventan3656]

US created a genocide war in Iraq together England n alliances . Did US find nuclear weapons .. Genocide n no human rights in this Irap

[@kingcrazymani4133]

“People do bad things during war.” Spoken like a warrior. Best wishes.

[@capncake8837]

@Sanction This Oh, shut up.

[@SimonLX]

@Sanction This You realise this was the first Gulf War right? The one started when Saddam invaded and occupied Kuwait. Not the 2nd Gulf War which was illegal

[@shakeybeatz]

@Sanction This behave yourself.

[@eugene7145]

@Sanction This I love how pathetic you are.

[@just_golds]

He's a hell a warrior........dumping bombs on unarmed civilians mainly up in the sky in his multimillion pound jet,yeah real hero.😂

[@jonniebyford]

Almost brought a tear to my eye. I remember him on the news like it was yesterday. Two very brave warriors.

[@Z10895]

@chrome book True.

[@lawsonransom8318]

As an American, and ex-military, I feel a sense of allegiance with the Brits who are forever on our side, and beside us. We sometimes forget this, but when the bullets start flying, and the bombs start dropping, we are always on the same side.

[@lawsonransom8318]

@Lino Benetti we will kill anyone we wish turning villages into steaming piles of meat teeth and hair. So watch your attitude or you're next. 😉

[@biddyboy1570]

Nice to see him reunited with his wife and kids at the end.

[@scotthamilton7856]

Total hero John. Take care 🇬🇧

[@shubirshergill2430]

Can I plz know are you proud of the British Empire?

[@jerryjc5]

We Americans love the British people and the British Heroes! God bless you all!

[@ClubTechNoir]

No more wars for Israel

[@harrythomas1252]

@@shubirshergill2430 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@shubirshergill2430]

@@harrythomas1252 what about the French Empire then? who killed ur ancestors... Well Good for u...

[@tazzie165]

IMAGINE AFTER YOUVE BEEN BEATEN AND IMPRISONED some dude comes up and says "hello sir, how are u, the war is over, what can I do for u" 😂😂😂😂😂

[@Z10895]

LOL

[@CuriousCat777]

Why is this funny? He suffered.

[@tazzie165]

@@CuriousCat777 imagine suffering then someone coming to u the next day saying, hello sir how are you what can I do for u.

[@Hhhlll7778]

@@CuriousCat777 Yeah nothing funny about it

[@williamperry5767]

I think it’s funny

[@daveyhofer7926]

Hi Mr John. My name is Davey.i live in the center of North America. Me Canadian. I thankyou for your time and hard work for our Freedom. YOU The Man.i have a Respect for You.

[@veruspatri]

"It is, what it is" - Squadron Leader (Retd), John Peters. Iraq War POW survivor

[@martinreynolds6027]

Vetrus Patri - You mean 'He is what he is'? Full of BS.

[@MutzHD]

@@martinreynolds6027 Interesting take, Jon. Care to share your reasoning?

[@veruspatri]

@Sanction This Grow up child, your opinion is meaningless.

[@martinreynolds6027]

@Sanction This No one wants to talk about the hundreds of thousands of innocent Iraqi citizens that have been killed by western forces (including babies and children). That's a massive tragedy. And a crime.

[@meatiest1989]

EEET EEEZ WHAT EEET EEEZZZ

[@EastCoastJeepSRT]

I served with the 3RD BDE, 3RD INF DIV, and am very thankful for the pilots that flew those sorties and softened up our objectives. A Marine Harrier off the USS Nassau was shot down near us, and the pilot “MAGIC-14” was KiA. I can still close my eyes and see the wreckage of his aircraft like it was yesterday. Those guys were like our Guardian Angels overhead. I can never fully convey my thanks to them. *Salutes*

[@cdp200442]

That day we were one nation. I Remember how bad I felt for you and all the pilots... are US my country held are breath through the opening days of the war. I’ll never forget seeing them on tv .. with all their injuries. Bless you men and thank you isn’t enough for your service and all in the war.

[@j0nnyism]

The feeling on this side of the pond is entirely the same. I’ll never forget how thankful my grandfather said he was of the US soldiers when they came to Europe to fight facism. Our nation was half starved and war weary. America came to our need when it was at its greatest. The people of Britain will never forget the courage and professionalism of the American servicemen who risked their lives for our freedom

[@DMWBN3]

Remember the first day listening to it break out on the radio. Then seeing this fella on front of all the papers.

[@nobodymanjustme2402]

People like you make me proud to be British 🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿👍💯

[@q8fly.]

Thank you from Kuwait. I was 12 years old in London watching the news & I remember it like yesterday.

[@alanmayes851]

Flabbergasted there are so many thumbs down. Confirmation that other’s people’s sacrifices mean very little to the modern day beneficiaries. Alas, an ever growing ungrateful nation with little gratitude for the few that give everything for others freedom. Thank you for what you do. Serving 30 years in the armed forces I know your sacrifice.

[@mybloodrunscamo5770]

I read his story in a Reader's Digest magazine published in 1996 .. Amazing man amazing story

[@fifthof1795]

The second Gulf War has caused a lot more trouble.

[@nigelscott1922]

What truly brave men the rest of us don’t know we’re born.

[@RJM1011]

Thank you John for what you did.

[@pipodekluklukmamalou824]

In Iraq women could drive vote educate etc , in Kuwait women had no rights, you sound like ISIL.

[@gavinsperring9261]

The British are the best at low flying so this must be the most daunting mission ever.

[@bradsparks6008]

I read his book and its just eye opening and horrid at the same time....

[@derekrutherford6573]

When you are caught dropping bombs on people and are captured did you expect kid glove treatment, he is very lucky to be alive to tell his story

[@thebear6273]

That's your hero right there. Many thanks for your service.

[@harleanlester775]

Thank you John for giving and your suffering. Pains me to think on it, but shall never forget the prices paid for the lives we have and the freedoms. God bless you, sir.

[@Z10895]

What about those innocent Iraqis that got killed from the bombs.

[@shuban4988]

@@Z10895 those pigs deserved it

[@peterthelarge5110]

Respect from Sweden.

[@simonbertioli4696]

Incredible men..no matter what ..we salute you

[@michaelbechtel4944]

My hats off to you John, very glad you survived the experience at the hands of that regime, I served with the U.S. military in the infantry there, best wishes and best of luck from the United states.🇺🇲🇺🇸

[@legend343]

Brave man🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧

[@michaelashcraft8569]

I am so very glad he survived, and, is now thriving...

[@philstuddert6853]

Taking the full Brunt for Queen and country just doing his job. Very Brave. 👏

[@edwardmurphy7792]

It's not as if he had done anything wrong just dropped bombs on them. TYPICAL

[@MrFaridNazmi]

He eventually overcome PTSD..

[@jayd1877]

What did they expect after dropping bombs on them, to be greeted with flowers.

[@guntergritchin4308]

He already makes that point in the video.

[@amm5905]

When i was 8 he was a PRW but now i look much older that him...

[@michealvillegas1766]

Wow! Dude glad you made it home !

[@olalekan1905]

I like his final take on it all ... "It is what it is". In war, all is fair.

[@oneaboveall1895]

As a former call of duty player I feel this guys pain

[@july9566]

Foreal I've been to the gulag and lived to tell the tale ..

[@CarlosHernandez-cp8qd]

I'm sure the people of Iraq wouldn't wish being bombed by jet aircraft on anyone either

[@jjsoko6393]

Respect sir.

[@theworldsbonkers]

I was there. Op Granby A Sqdn Royal Scots Dragoon Guards memories will stay with me forever.

[@gavinsperring9261]

25ft at 650 + do u people know what it takes to fly at them speeds and keep flying. That's why the British are the best. I'm British all the way.🇬🇧 3:16

[@gamingdxg]

The Brit attitude towards war is the best.

[@Gfw36026]

This needs to be made into a film

[@Taylorflood07]

My man just goes and rubs his hand on an air to air missile this guy be built different

[@tarek2094]

what a hero who participated in tearing apart a country for its resources

[@attentionlabel]

What a badass.

[@Kroner1941]

They were just brutally interrogated. Indian freedom fighters were given a death sentence most of the times to curb Indian resistance. Show no mercy towards John Peters.

[@glywnniswells9480]

Now im no pilot but a low level daylight attack what the hell. Taking away the advantage a jet has what for??

[@sammy7dbest382]

What goes around comes around...

[@brendan3008]

Could've been worse,you could've been 1 of 500 000 people who were blown into pieces because their only crime was being born under the leadership of a brutal dictator.

[@grogan9230]

Met you a few times..lovely man...shame about your nav...

[@zacherius137]

I remember his face, he was all over the news.

[@barrybadman4624]

Warning: it is not advisable to eject over a target you have just bombed.

[@steveknight8046]

A true hero.

[@4WingedAngels]

I remember when they had all the military pilots (even on large cargo planes) carrying weapons-that was when we knew it was real. Back then, we didn’t have cellphones, so it could be weeks before you heard from your loved one. What a scary time.

[@AngelRamirez-vw8hb]

This man is very smart

[@oldcodgerplaysgames9610]

Her wore contact lenses? I always assumed military pilots had to have perfect vision.

[@jacekmak87]

The real horror is to be a normal person living in country being messed up by USA and allies since 91

[@bobbydazzler9465]

I want to say something pithy, but John already did. Price of oil went up and down...nuff said.

[@HouseholdDog]

It's a little deeper than that. Nobody wants to see a united Muslim empire.

[@Michael-yl4ch]

@@HouseholdDog What a joke. There was no such threat. The powers that be took us both out. Destroyed the Middle East that have perfectly coexisted with Europe for the past few hundred years and displace their population to flood Europe. These wars not only destroyed the Middle East, but started the slow replacement of Europe. The pretence of the war, a lie, the reason, a lie. They’re now trying to get Assad out, hopefully he can hold out as long as possible

[@HouseholdDog]

@@Michael-yl4ch Actually it was the incompetence of the Ottomans that lost your Empire. The number of attacks on Christendom over the centuries were insane. It reached all the way to France. This continues today. It's hard to find a country that borders (a Middle Eastern) Islamic nation, that hasn't either has mass terrorism, a civil war or a full blown war. So no. No strategic planner wants these countries to unite. Something I 100% agree with. PS. Technically most Muslim countries were originally Christian. They were conquered and turned Muslim.

[@John.anti-carnist]

@@Michael-yl4ch I find it very strange when people seem to be on the side of theocratic dictatorship, you want Assad to hold out? How strange, he will, but only because of the backing of other dictatorships (russia and iran) Besides, the first gulf war was because Saddam tried to Annex kuwait, so drop the "we destroyed the middle east" nonsense please.

[@MrWiggo91]

Usually like to dog the RAF being Army myself, there's always that inter service rivalry but credit where its due. This bloke is an absolute hero and it does make me think that whilst they certainly appear safer, when it goes wrong for air crew; it really goes wrong. Out by yourself, stranded and potentially surrounded. The stakes are high. He and the rest of his lot certainly have my respect.

[@jagaloon216]

Nah. Blue job mincers. I hated them when I was army and I still do. Still pumped a few of their wives though.

[@OiOi-Jim]

@@jagaloon216 With your attitude, I seriously doubt you’ve even applied for a role in the Armed Forces.

[@Jackdaw5]

@@OiOi-Jim Or pumped anything....

[@beatonthedonis]

He had the decency and self-awareness to admit he wasn't an innocent angel being abused by evil people.

[@wisemonke194]

In war, it's which side is less evil

[@staticgrass]

Not quite. He was doing a job in an internationally sanctioned war. They were following illegal orders willingly. You don’t end up torturing people because you’re a good person.

[@tedjr.sullivan1882]

I love comments written by people that talk about war, but have never been near one.

[@wisemonke194]

@@tedjr.sullivan1882 well people who have been in war don't like talking about it. I guess teachers should stop teaching about wars in history class. We all should stop discussing war and conflicts because we never fought.

[@beatonthedonis]

@@tedjr.sullivan1882 Presumably you loved the comments of the pilot in the video who was as close to war as it's possible to get.

[@abduljabar8445]

The reality of war told by one hell of a wise and honest man. Respect him so much

[@mentalneil]

I was a serving soldier at the time of the Gulf War, I was at a training depot as a driver and was put on standby to receive war casualties, I remember the news saying pilots and navigators had been taken prisoner, and thinking to myself I'm so glad I'm not in their shoes, thank you John for your service and I wish you and every POW all the health in the world

[@chloekit4861]

Are you serious? Did anyone you knew personally prisoners of war?

[@benmacdui9328]

Lies

[@mentalneil]

@@benmacdui9328 what are you saying are lies,

[@gulfwarveteran3832]

@@benmacdui9328 what lies prove it Desert shield Desert Storm Vet

[@st.joanne]

Respect to this gentleman. Blessings

[@formonthills]

Had the privilege of meeting this man at Leuchars Airshow in 1991, and he is a true gentleman. While I was getting to sit in the front seat of a Tornado, he was casually telling me about how they were shot down and how it was not a difficult decision to pull the ejection handle. Much Respect Sir (and to all our Armed Forces)

[@jonwatson654]

Me too. Fond memories.

[@jonwatson654]

@Officer Slater He was doing his job. Personally, I was very much against the Western intrusion in Iraq and Afghan, to name two. I also have a friend who is a Falklands veteran. He's a hero. Whether we should've been there or not is irrelevant.

[@matc21]

@Officer Slater the same Nazis who went around killing innocents and torturing and put them in death camps? Your comparison is no where near the same.

[@bvrcavalera2786]

I'm sure I met the other Guy around the same time at Finningley I think? , but it was in an F3. Like yerself, I got a sit in the cockpit and a little Polaroid pic taken 👍 Happy days

[@josepedroza3400]

He played the cards he was dealt, survived to tell his story. Class act would love to have a beer with this chap.

[@Elfin4]

True British grit...I remember this very well. They were actually held in the same place as the survivors of SAS Bravo Two Zero mission.

[@alexocean9196]

Really, that's interesting

[@AnonAnonAnon]

@@alexocean9196 There was footage of John Nichol sat at a table in Iraq waiting to be freed along with other POWs and some of them were British special forces. One of them wrote a book and said how he tried to hide his face from the media cameras. There's other footage of Nichol coming down an aircraft steps, fist clenched, smiling. The others coming down the aircraft steps were POW special forces.

[@Elfin4]

@@AnonAnonAnon Absolutely...All brave people...

[@alexocean9196]

@@AnonAnonAnon Cant imagine going through that to be honest, really interesting though. I never knew that

[@stevenorr9639]

Eventually yup.

[@wodantheviking]

I was lucky enough to listen to Squadron Leader Peters when he was a guest speaker on board the Queen Mary 2 in 2017. The talks were inspiring and educational. Well done and thanks for your bravery and positive attitude and also to your navigator John Nichol.

[@geo.m1639]

I remember this guy coming home on the news

[@daz6637]

Big respect! Thank you telling it outside the military bubble,

[@greetb9330]

Huge admiration for both John's. I can vividly remember the footage from the war and how much we all hoped they would return safely, happily they did. There are many brave people involved in conflicts on both sides, perhaps we would do well to harness these qualities in peacetime as well. Massive thanks to all who serve and have served.

[@huskvarsm]

A courageous and amazing man just like his navigator.

[@vanman757]

John Nichol ¿..

[@artsimulation]

I remember clearly seeing him on the news and I felt terrible for him. I was sure he was going to die and am so glad he survived. What is somewhat comforting is that he is clearly a decent intelligent bloke and that he mentioned the fact that he didn't just act upon his orders but questioned then for over two hours. That is the type of military we want. Acting blindly on orders is what causes blind death.

[@davisworth5114]

As a Vietnam veteran, I have a great deal of respect for your courage and I understand the difficult path faced by all war prisoners and victims of torture. I wish you the Peace of Christ.

[@lard_lad_AU]

welcome home.

[@rebekahlikesmusic2723]

I'm glad you're home. God bless you warrior!

[@PhantomMark]

Feels uncomfortable watching this, making him recall and bring it all back from a place he would probably rather have left it. That's a real burden to carry on your shoulders.

[@beaujeste1]

He sounds ‘damaged’ - as you would be...

[@garryleerob]

Hmm, I would look at 11.05 of the video. Making him recall? Where do you get that from? He'd have been asked if he'd participate and recount his incarceration. He wasn't made to do anything. He has a company, a management company advising on 'leadership and resilience'. Do you not think he would be exceptionally qualified because of his experience and as he himself said, you cannot forget it, I would think he would pull on that harrowing time and use what he experienced, how he dealt with it. He again said it changed him... he'd use that to instil in others what has changed and how to use that? An asset to help him? What better example of resilience is there than standing up to torture? Or bottle it up... which he has said he doesn't.

[@TheDGAF06]

Boo hoo.

[@alanmckeown5377]

I remember watching these brave men as if it was yesterday and being really afraid for them, heroes!

[@ياس1990]

These are cowards and not brave. All they did, they destroyed bridges, roads and facilities. Your media does not convey the truth. The day will come when we will hold you accountable for your crimes.

[@yeshuas_follower]

I remember this,watching him on tv battered,i cried for him,it was horrific to see him in that condition and the uncertainty of his future. Very brave gentleman,I'm so glad he got home and was reunited with his family and the other we should never forget.

[@FlyinBrian777]

I remember watching it on TV also it seems like not that long ago. I had two family members there at the time and it gave me some anxiety after seeing Mr. Peters condition.

[@arasharam7264]

He was there to kill women and children. Don't lie to your selves.

[@jxckedgell3821]

@@arasharam7264 good the more dead over there the better

[@Z10895]

@@jxckedgell3821 not all of them are aggressors, SOME WANT TO LIVE THEIR LIVES. Honest to God, Europe and USA are destroying the East, if you want more terrorist attacks, kill them more then.

[@lewisricekrispy2]

@@arasharam7264 How many women and children served in the Iraqi army?

[@jslfcs6655]

I remember those images. They showed him not looking straight at the camera and clearly you'd tell he'd been beaten up.

[@j0nnyism]

Yea just a bit!

[@Steve264511]

What an incredible person! Such a calm and reasoned outlook on what happened to him. If only there were more of John Peters!

[@acoustic5738]

Read his book. Both Johns really had a bad experience and really bad luck.

[@Dare2Doubt]

Nice bloke, John, a man with his eyes wide open to humanity and war. His book's worth a read too.

[@vanman757]

John Nichols' just written a book... He was just on BBC breakfast tele' talking about it....

[@peterdemkiw3280]

Tornado Down, is amazing, definitely recommend book.

[@gerryd7027]

So interesting what a legend. Total respect to this man. 😎👍🤘

[@georgehays4900]

I was lucky enough to be stationed at a US Army Field Hospital in Bahrain and passed an RAF Tornado squadron nearly daily. Stopped and talked with them occasionally. They were friendly and professional. I remember seeing the bizarre interview of LT Peters on CNN. He seemed angry and depressed as well as beaten up.

[@StoutProper]

I bet the people bombed in iraq wouldn't wish that on anyone else either. He's lucky, he's alive, plenty of Iraqis didn't make it including a lot of women and kids

[@peterdemkiw3280]

He wasn't bombing in Iraq, he was in Kuwait attacking Iraqi forces that had invaded Kuwait. Why don't you know that??

[@rodfair5698]

It is men and women like him that make British forces the best in the world!! Quality over quantity!! Thank you for your service and sacrifice. I for one appreciate it very much.

[@davidbuckland9194]

👍

[@redfox1984]

How did that quality work for the brits during the American revolutionary war & how were they doing before the Yanks entered the WW's?

[@kev24444872]

@@redfox1984 you sailed and flew to Vietnam and got your arse kicked , you sailed and flew to Grenada and got your area kicked , you sailed and flew to Somalia and got your area kicked , we sailed and flew to the Falklands and we kicked arse !

[@sirwi11iam]

@@redfox1984 the Revolutionary war was basically a British civil war, and the founding fathers were of British heritage, in a sense it was kind of British vs British. Highly unlikely the Continental army would not have won if it wasn't for the French who basically bankrupted themselves in the process.

[@jb76489]

@@JamesLee-ct2jw “america was neutral in ww2” starting off strong I see. Are you this dumb all the time or was this some special effort on your part? “British government sled for help” and got several billion dollars of supplies on the promise of payment “Us only entered cause of Pearl Harbor” and? Why is is the Americans responsibility to clean up your messes exactly? You guys have a habit of starting a lot of wars after all. And hang on, I thought the Americans were neutral, can’t even keep your own story straight lmao “Britain had been at war for 6 years when usa joined” uh, how long do you think ww2 lasted? When do you think the us joined it? “Your countries involvement went because of millions killed it was because they got attacked” remind me, when the British declared war on the Japanese, was it because of the Japanese invasion of China/Manchuria, or was it because the Japanese attacked the British?

[@papasmurf5598]

He’s so lucky to have survived and I think it’s really because he was an officer and a pilot that they didn’t just really do horrible things to him then kill him. Anybody else they might put them into a wood chipper to kill them or behead them like so many others.

[@arzra7224]

LoL do u have any idea what horrible things can be done to any prisoner if the captors wish to do so? Beating him with a shoe on his head is nothing. İt's horrible and traumatic but believe me they didn't want to scar him. Btw Iraq keeps pows and releases them in exchange, as did with thousands of Iranians.

[@henrycardozo7664]

his resilience blows my mind as he failed to crack under the interrogation

[@homeboy2166]

The good news is that the men who beat him up were all killed by allied forces. 👍🏻

[@vanman757]

How do you know, can you say that with all certainty ?..

[@ClassicFormulaOne1]

Imagine how much time he has told this story for the past 30 years! John Peter is one of the iconic faces of the 1991 Gulf War, at least for us westeners.

[@myjeanification]

Wow, I have no idea how the UK treats it’s vets but I hope this man is taken care of as he has more than earned it.

[@supersonicsid5930]

Thousands of our ex military are sleeping rough on the streets . Illegal immigrants coming through Dover are pampered in four star hotels . Makes you think what the hell is going on .

[@mbrah1181]

Undsr tory government there treated like poop look at homeless rates etc

[@mbrah1181]

@@supersonicsid5930 blame the asylum seeks dont you think its you tory ukip master who could house them ?

[@myjeanification]

@@mbrah1181 Thats a shame, they deserve better.

[@supersonicsid5930]

@@mbrah1181 I’m a pensioner and I’ve seen both these two political party’s promises us a better life a better future for me and my children. I’ve seen these two party’s destroy this country . I detest both these parties because I can remember when this country was great, it was a hell of a lot better than it is today . Now I’m one of the white minorities living in London . I see gangs fighting and killing over turf wars , drugs are everywhere, no respect . My London has been turned into a toilet and I’m afraid the rest of the country will follow .

[@bryanwiltshire5052]

Great interview, thanks for sharing this

[@El.Duder-ino]

Experience like that will never leaves you... it stays forever.

[@johncarter6238]

Between 1992 and 1995 I fought in Bosnia and Herzegovina for the freedom of innocent Citizens. With the UN Dutch Bat Together with UNPROFOR peace force. The war is over. but in my head the war is still going on today . Jonh C Freedom Fighter

[@alexnunezramos1720]

Gulf VETERAN. Thank you for your service . John

[@kaneplace8352]

This was a story of survival I will never forget! What an amazing man he is 💙

[@gavinsperring9261]

John u DID not fail u done the human thing and wanted to come home as ur mission didn't go as planed. U DID not fail as u came home in the and. I'd rather a live pilot than a memorial.