SAS Rogue Hero

[@robertmurray9514]

True hero. Brave and totally courageous. Should have been awarded the VC even now posthumously.

[@emmettorafferty1006]

Irish University's boxing champion, Irish International rugby player, British & Irish Lions, SAS WW2 LEGEND STILL DENIED A VC MEDAL IS A TRAVISTY THIS MAN IS STILL SPOKEN ABOUT 80 YEARS ON.... 🎉❤

[@bazthejazz]

Blair Mayne died in a car accident at the age of 40, two years before I was born. But in 1970, my dad took me with him to visit one of his old friends from their Queen's University days - he was Dougie Mayne, one of Blair's brothers. My dad told me of this famous war hero & I've been fascinated with the story ever since.

[@bertmacdonald337]

Rest Easy Paddy. Lest We Forget.

[@lefterisgeorgiou4424]

RIP to all of them, RIP to the Greek Sacred Company who fought together with SAS warriors under the command of Colonel Tsigantes a Greek officer and a French legioner too.

[@LiamD-q9t]

Was he 'the Paddy Mayne'????

[@terrym3837]

Just been reading about his North African service a remarkable man, loyal to his friends and fellow soldiers brave beyond words , yet well read and very reserved away from front line.Wrote personally to all the families of the troops who died.

[@rolfagten857]

Paddy Mayne should be given the Victoria Cross posthumously! That's the least the Department of Defense can do.

[@allenomalley4014]

Ministry of Defence you mean

[@rolfagten857]

@@allenomalley4014 Yes, indeed Allen.

[@rolfagten857]

@@samca4472 In my country, a family member or close acquaintance must submit a request to the Ministry of Defence. I know, for example, that Prince Bernhard of the Netherlands made a case for posthumously awarding the highest military decoration (Willemsorde 1st class) to Polish general Sosaboski (Market garden) in 1999, which he then succeeded.

[@noela9767]

A fine example of the Ulster fighting spirit! A great leader of men and never asked his men to do anything he would not do himself! A hero!🇬🇧

[@CreationBrosZone-km5be]

Irish fighting spirit too; he was born into a United Ireland...underaunitedkingdom but don't dwell on that part.

[@hayleygregory7747]

Just came across you Paddy. Wow what a man. Full respect you deserve so much more .xxxx

[@SeanWalker-d5d]

Greatest respect to a fighting man. I wonder where his anger came from? The men he commanded gave him a wide berth if he'd been drinking as he would fight anyone who was near. After the war, he use to go to local pubs and offer to fight anyone. And win. Troubled soul comes to mind. I had NI parents, served in 2 different nations' armies, so met a few with his issues

[@bad_dog4648]

I enjoyed 'SAS Rogue Heroes' and Jack O'Connell is a fantastic actor. I just wish they had cast someone who better reflected the physical presence of the legendary Paddy Mayne.

[@samwallace7313]

And his accent was bloody awful too.

[@amulyamishra5745]

Tom Hiddleston looks like him... don't you think?

[@candidodemanchuria6]

​@@amulyamishra5745not only that: he's a lot closer heightwise to the 6'3 of real Mayne, O'Connell is like 5'8. HE would have had to grow muscles though

[@nilanjangupta763]

​@@amulyamishra5745TOM Hardy. He sure has that rugged physique.

[@leeshoesmith3286]

Paddy should still be given the VC he so obviously earned, its a travesty

[@paulroberts9704]

I don't care weather he was a drunk and lawless arse hole or a perfect gentleman, this man and his men did a fantastic job to turn the war around and should be recognised as heroes and treated as such. Typical British army to shit on their heroes.

[@WILLIAM1690WALES]

Been there several times the statue of Paddy outside the old town Hall of Newtownards.🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🇬🇧

[@numbnutz7832]

Went myself a few times too. Last time 1993! I served 23.5 years 1970 - 1993 9 years parachute regiment, 14.5 years 22 nd special air service regiment. He was the MAN. UTRINQUE PARATUS, who dares wins. 2419???? was my army number. RIP PADDY

[@WILLIAM1690WALES]

@ in my humble way, I have met a few of these heroes, but of course that can never be my good self, but still a patriot?

[@roderickherbert7233]

This man deserved to have been awarded the VICTORIA CROSS.......THOSE RANKS ABOVE HIM SHOULD HAVE PERSEVERED WITH THIS GALLANT AWARD.......SHAME ON THEM.......HE WAS THE BRAVEST OF MEN AND DEMONSTRATED THIS BY HIS ACTIONS AND LEADERSHIP

[@rolfagten857]

A real warhero for sure!

[@Loosehead]

His immediate superior spent a lot of the war in Colditz, so difficult.

[@theofarmmanager267]

For me, you made a valid comment but the use of capitals doesn’t enhance but rather detract from the value of your words

[@stevenbreach2561]

To be honest I doubt if Paddy gave a flying fxxk!

[@Bercilakdehautdesert-yt1gd]

I believe his superiors argued voraciously for the honour, including Winston Churchill and Montgomery - you can't get much higher than that, however, they are not the awards committee. I don't know why they reduced the honour to a third bar, but politics and sour grapes might have a hand in it!

[@chelsealoyal5633]

If he had been English or American Holywood would have made a film about him! Legend!!

[@veronicadredd22]

@Delta 1 Ireland has more Victoria Crosses on a per capita basis than any other country

[@RobRoyBoaz]

The story of him not satisfied with a raid and going back to single handedly eliminate enemy combatants just about floored me when I heard it. Looking at those pics of the early SAS in the desert I have always thought that I would not have liked to have messed with those boys. Mayne had both brains and brawn. All I can say is God help those enemy combatants when they came across him and his mates. RIP Paddy. Thank you for what you did for my generation.

[@mikeclark4416]

I did read something that 2005 the subject of Blair Maines "Missing " VC was discussed again in the UK . What happened ? Its long overdue !

[@mpsymonds1]

Mayne should have had multiple VCs. VCs are extremely precious. Anyone that has one is incredibly special. Mostly awarded posthumously. For Blair Mayne, not to be awarded one is a blight and a disgrace for the British Military.

[@ah13554]

This guy was giant among men greater than any medal you can pin on someone's chest.

[@Suftum19]

I highly recommend reading the book by Hamish Ross for more about his legendary rugby and military career.

[@burntgod7165]

Such a shame he was depicted as a mindless thug in the TV series. Courage, fearlessness, maybe recklessness (required), but not a lout.

[@georgemadigan4961]

Absolute legend.My grandfather was in the allied 1st airborne and an Irishman from Limerick. Never talked about his time but had the short forces knives etc on his wall.Have a photo of him at Suez in the 40's. Paddy M. was a true leader of men and highly regarded. Let's ensure his story and that of the special forces is told correctly and remembered.

[@laurablair26]

He was your grandfather my dad is doing the family tree and we are blairs and was wondering if we can talk laura

[@thomaswentworth6433]

He was one scary mf of a soldier. If there was ever someone who was perfectly made to be an SAS operator, it was Paddy Mayne. Only wish he had lived to tell his tale.

[@paulmoore-x7p]

Paddy mayne should have the VC for Valor several times over

[@dnorfed]

Blaire never got the VC simply because he was Irish I’d imagine, if anyone ever deserved it was this man, a hero for all eternity, a shame he died so young

[@kurtlee3198]

no probably because the old guard at that time didn't like their way of doing things, none of the original sas members got a vc

[@robsilvester3068]

He was British 🇬🇧

[@numbnutz7832]

@@dnorfed nine VC winners in WW1! Alone. Ulster division

[@andym9571]

"Imagine" ? It wouldnt have mattered at all that he was Irish.

[@ranger36100]

There’s no Irish in Ards

[@stevehuggett2098]

Paddy Mayne is still a hero of mine....and will continue to be when, even when in time, I meet with him! I salute you Pilgrim.

[@chrisclark010266]

Paddy will welcome your presence bro

[@anonnon4737]

Just watched season one of SAS Rogue Heroes, what an incredible story about heroic and half crazed men.

[@davidb5720]

The description ’brave’ and ‘’heroic’ can be bandied about too easily. Mayne defined that description and a posthumous VC would a fitting tribute to the great man

[@DianaKazimiera-]

Very interesting and strong persons... Great respect for memory,honor and dignity 🕊️

[@alanaf479]

Hero...........

[@petermcgregor5268]

Paddy Blair Mayne was a warrior and one of the originals and he was a true warrior

[@jasondavis4813]

Paddy mayne a giant among men his glory lives on for eternity 🙏

[@Patricia-lx7vd]

Watched the series last night, amazing brave men, all of them were hero's, we have so much to thank them for, it really touched me how lucky we all are to have men of this calibre keeping us all safe, thank you all past and present for your service to us ♥

[@johndrakefield3142]

He 100 percent deserves the vc

[@jackanorycabbie553]

Paddy mayne my complete hero

[@runningsuperska]

Seemed like a troubled man. Hope he found peace.

[@PaulNel-w5l]

Paddy betrayed just like Rhodesia

[@peterwood4715]

Should have been given the VC !!

[@graemewalker1267]

We all owe these warriors a great debt of honour, the complete disregard for their own safety in the pursuit of the objective and the irrepressible defence of the men under their charge, Paddy thoroughly deserves a posthumous VC, this weekend would be a deserving time for the Crown to instruct the M.o.D. to right a unforgivable wrong.

[@daffyddduck2419]

Great man , a true warrior

[@royston600]

Agreed he should have been awarded the Victoria cross

[@danielnorrie9978]

A real hero

[@maverick4177]

Very light on his feet by all accounts

[@trueblue3719]

💂🏻‍♀️🪂 Legend 🇬🇧

[@thedreadpirateroberts65]

Sir paddyMaine

[@Peace11.11]

He was a handsome man with a beautiful smile.

[@terenceadams3525]

A real war hero and a great leader

[@Loosehead]

I suspect his combativeness and natural belligerence, towards enemies and his own side, was because he was what we would now call bipolar. He didn't feel fear or respect for authority in the same way that most people do. An ideal quality for a soldier though, and a rugby player.

[@motoringon]

I believe that Audie Murphy was the most decorated soldier of WWII, if I'm correct.

[@ingridthurston-polkey653]

I salute you buddy’s 🫡🙏 Respect

[@hamishbrown9778]

The fact he didn't get a VC kind of shows he was a lion lead by donkeys.

[@somebawldy3789]

I wish I lived back then

[@tonyryan3630]

A recent book on Stirling suggests with evidence that Stirling did not actually found the SAS, it was his elder brother and Stirling was not very effective either, and then got captured through his own negligence. It was after the war and when Maine was killed in a road accident that Stirling re-invented himself and took on the mantle of Maine, as if it was he who had achieved so much. Most likely Stirling briefed against the Maine legend. A pity…

[@KM-ABZ]

👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@joequirke5749]

I agree totally

[@ranger36100]

The hard man from Ards

[@johntheball]

His name was Blur and he played for the Liaans...got it.

[@williamjamison5010]

Watching the program about the sas that's on TV at the moment. If anyone has ever seen Dick Strawbridge on escape to the chateau. Then that is closer to the accent, that the program makers should have given their character, instead of that Belfast accent.

[@samwallace7313]

Ballicks.

[@williamjamison5010]

Lol

[@juanhunglow2220]

Legend, but I thought Audie Murphy was the highest decorated soldier of WWll

[@johnfinbarr1160]

Yes a great hero of the war but like another great hero Alan Turing, a tortured gay man who, unlike Turing who committed suicide, Paddy turned to alcoholism and self destructed. The journalist Mary Kenny documents how Paddy frequented gay bars in Dublin during the 50s.

[@robinbarrett6671]

No evidence he was gay.

[@rodhunt8048]

I wanted to see this series but the sound and the broken transmission were dire, TV zero, Books 10!

[@Jeffybonbon]

I think he was Gay at a time when it was not acceptable ? I have met Gay men who hide there true feelings and give themselves a tough time They present a real Macho person to protect there real personality He was bravest of the brave but i think inside there was a gay guy fighting the biggest battle with themselves I hope he is at rest now

[@robinbarrett6671]

No evidence that he was gay.

[@MervynThompson-dw2jb]

What a load of balls - read the history I’m from where he lived he dated a nurse who had cared for his wounds Get your facts right ! What a load of balls

[@BobFiltration]

That was made up after mayne died by David Stirling, who wanted to destroy his reputation, because Stirling was jealous of his war record

[@Jeffybonbon]

@ I have met a number of gay men who cant cope with there sexuality and they can be very aggressive I think there was a very good chance he was gay he never married and was very close to his mother who properly knew the truth

[@corrocot1]

They left out the bit where he murdered the unarmed German pilots in North Africa.

[@angloaust1575]

Goes thru the whole war and ends up dead in an auto crash Only 40 years old maybe he should have kept his fitness up and avoided Cars!

[@keltacuk8112]

My missus is tougher!

[@simonf1786]

He was certainly a hero and such a brave man. I have watched the series, fascinating!