Pegasus Company Episode 3

Episode 3 in our four part mini-series following Parachute Regiment Recruits through Test Week, also know as P Company, at ITC Catterick in the United Kingdom.
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[@PreparedPathfinder]

Mike, from a former Paratrooper/Pathfinder (33 years service), I'd like to say awesome effort at putting this series together. It tells the story in layman's terms, explaining the reasons behind the selection process, and from personal points of view. A good mate's son is in this platoon, great to see him and his muckers getting put through their paces. Hopefully this will dispel the myth that "they have it easy nowadays" too. Far better than anything the MOD has done in terms of recruiting videos for a long, long time. In fact, ever. Well done.

[@MikeThwaite]

Thanks appreciate the feedback. I was lucky enough to have two lads from the Freds in support who helped make it happen. I hope your friend got to spot his lad! 🇬🇧🆎️👊

[@PreparedPathfinder]

@@MikeThwaite roger, Ollie is a mate of mine, I was in the Freds for a bit too. We're from the same place back home as it goes. Yes he did, briefly, he passes out in a couple of weeks, chuffed for him.

[@MikeThwaite]

@@PreparedPathfinder 👊👊👊

[@PreparedPathfinder]

@@Franklin22sas yes, we were in the PF together for quite a long time.

[@rhannay39]

00:56 Do you know what the wings are on his right chest?

[@johnhendry6636]

As a VERY old (72) U.K. firefighter,(22years )who has had a life long interest in all things military, Military History, Military ethics, Military procedures, i watch these videos, with fond affection. Thank you, Mike Thwaite.I was (back in the day...about 1985!), the top scoring (whatever that means) fireman in the U.K. Whoopee doo. To bring my feet back down to earth, my Son, Sean Gregson, joined the Paras, at barely 17, and i stood by, (thinking it would "make a man of him") and encouraged him. He was MASSIVE! ( for his age) i have never been above, 166 1bs,... yet, i excelled at everything i did. He lasted, three months, then hung himself. We were not ALL meant to be hero's, he didn't have the upbringing, that i had. I watch these videos, and whilst being informed, of what was being asked, i feel sad. A lamb, to Slaughter. My fault. NOT! the Paras god bless you all, and take care.

[@stuartdavies10]

My sincere and heartfelt sympathy on the loss of your son,so sad and so tragic. As you state we are not all cut out for that type of life,few are!. I'm 53 now and from the age of 17 I wanted to become a paratrooper,part of me still does lol, but my life took a different path but ultimately I knew I couldn't, it wasn't a lack of drive or confidence it was just being honest with myself.

[@stuartdavies10]

As a footnote, some years later on a whim (don't do it on a whim) I applied to 4 para but was scuppered by circumstances beyond my control, I took this as probably for the best as "someone " was trying to tell me something, in later life I've found my "airborne fix" by doing the virtual paras 10 and supporting the "support our paras" charity,this means a lot to me to support them.

[@sonsofthesilentage994]

Fantastic! In these crazy times we get to watch the real values of life and men ... Before I watch this I wish all the young men taking part, Good luck.

[@richarddepledge960]

Inspiring yet again. Just made my weekend better. Ought to get this all combined and on mainstream telly instead of love island crap etc. I would love to see a up to date jumps course documentary to add to this.

[@cammandogunner4011]

I second this very heavily !!!!!!!!!!!!

[@aarond-hay9066]

This series is proper inspiring, definitely needed.

[@gregbarber7585]

This series must be inspiring a generation of young men to become a member of the Parachute Regiment. Utterly brilliant.

[@psotos]

Always great to see our Airborne brothers from across the pond! AATW!

[@matthewcaton930]

Thank you appreciate that alot

[@charlottesadventures4773]

Really impressed with the professionalism of the DS on this, genuinely wanting all to pass. Great example gents, well done to you.

[@simthespark324]

This series is brilliant, really good insight to the course and what these troops go through!

[@jonathanpork-sausage617]

Struck by how in each of these episodes you have captured the people so well, sometimes in just a few seconds.

[@neilmunro1081]

Brilliant series. Reminds me of my P coy 1963. Getting my para beret great feeling of achievement. The rest is history, from there to first deployment in Aden.

[@dauber1257]

Amazing series, really love everything about it. The editing, the music, the effects, the footage, just showing the proper right clips in the right places. Really inspiring as well. Keep it up!

[@MikeThwaite]

Thanks 👊

[@iainrobertson5075]

Proud to have served. Airborne.

[@princess10]

I'm going to serve . Army

[@darrantodd2746]

Welcome to the brotherhood

[@sirwalterkissmecrack]

Good stuff, I'm getting flashbacks to May 83.

[@martinsowerby8074]

Brilliant Mike, not the usual over the top drama just simple and a riveting watch

[@mohammedrezwankhan4433]

Amazing work! Nervous to think this will be me in about a years time. Joining as an Officer and with the hard work hopefully into the paras. Can't wait!

[@olabodechristian2221]

I wish you good luck 💪💪

[@juliehillman8743]

Well done lads of P Coy. You are fortunate enough to have amazing PS to guide you. They get stuck in with you on the runs, pushing and encouraging you, to find out for yourselves, who you truly are. Good luck lads.

[@trevwalker8987]

RESPECT 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿.Trev Barnsley South Yorkshire England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇯🇲.

[@JohnSmith-bm6zg]

I converted the background music into mp3. I listen to it when I go running, and use it for my alarm.

[@splinterz_0z152]

Best series I’ve seen in years, fantastic! More please 😁

[@FrozenDung]

Awesome I have been waiting for the next episode of this series! Well done Mike

[@Grogritark]

Impressive how fluid those vaults are at 2:31, like a dancer! Great effort.

[@manlikealpha]

I saw you guys filming on the back area a few weeks back during my 6k tab. Mad respect for all of you 🇬🇧

[@MikeThwaite]

Cheers mate, it was definitely a cold one!

[@Luke-dj2tk]

Thank you for this video. Incredible, most nails blokes going end of. 👊🏻

[@seanjopson8685]

I've been loving watching these, just shows why the Brittish army is the best in my opinion. Thanks for posting fooking brilliant son.....

[@michaelcampbell6782]

We are so lucky to have such a high class elite force to protect us, God bless the Parachute Regiment!

[@heywoodjerbloume]

These young lads have the right attitude to go all the way.Well done Joes.

[@117Industries]

Hi Mike. Compliments on this. It's extremely good. Top notch editing. The lads look pretty hard from the clips too, a lot of heart. I'm a little jealous of your being part of this organisation if I'm honest. But again, this is great. Thanks for doing your bit to keep the British spirit alive by capturing the culture of the paras through this documentary. It's blokes like you and these recruits that ensure we get through the darkest of days with our hinds intact. So thankyou mate.

[@scienceteacher.]

Keep em coming mate, great upload

[@SarahJonestoo]

Fantastic and once again, beautifully filmed and produced. Best thing I've seen on this.

[@andoch99]

Another brilliant video, looking forward to the next one. Keep up the hard work!!!!

[@N331_05]

Yes! Been looking forward to these episodes- they’re my training motivation… (tho I might’ve injured myself from pushing myself too far😅) but just watching these gives me a boost in energy

[@ghostwriter2031]

Another excellent episode. Good to see the lads rising to the challenge and getting stuck in.

[@maxcullen3427]

Great series respect too anyone that starts this huge respect too those who pass I used too run cross country that pace for 2 miles with pack impressive

[@mintymoore6054]

What I would like to see and you never seem to, is what happens to these guys post training. Im sure there is heaps more as they are only touching the surface in training in what they need to learn. Excellent quality of filming and editing. Very inspiring to see younger generation willing to go through the pain to acheive their goal.

[@seanwood8883]

No wonder we've got the most highly trained and elite fighting forces on the planet when this is the training they all have to do. RESPECT

[@dingerbell100]

Once again an excellent insight into P Company. BZ from a Former 'Royal' - Utrinque Paratus - Per Mare Per Terram.

[@MikeThwaite]

👊

[@TheLRGAdventures]

Fantastic to watch. Very much looking forwards to seeing these lads make it through training. Well done all

[@CrowBag]

Good timing

[@timdecker5045]

Mike, another excellent film. Well done to all involved.

[@vb0t429]

mad respect to all special forces around the world

[@Jabber-ig3iw]

Paras aren’t special forces.

[@hairyjohn5825]

I have a lot of respect for these lads. I couldn't run the length of myself.

[@briancunningham1975]

Another cracking episode from the lads 👏🏻

[@chrisdwyer4360]

Another good one, P Coy sorts the men from the boys for sure

[@waynesmith4589]

This is way more realistic than some of the crap put out on main stream media , excellent video , just wish I was young enough to join . Back in 1979 I joined the RAF working on Radar & Radio I really wished I'd waited and joined Parachute Regiment , I was under 18 so my father had to sign the papers and he refused , he would only sign the papers if I joined the military as a tradesman , anyway I've regretted it ever since from a fulfilment point of view .

[@johnnunn8688]

So why did you not leave the RAF, when 18? Oh, I get it.

[@waynesmith4589]

@@johnnunn8688 It’s not as easy as it sounds , you have to buy yourself out and you get stuck in this secure job hand cuffs , but your right I should have just done it , didn’t have the bottle to throw away a trade . I should have just waited until I was 18 .

[@johnnunn8688]

@@waynesmith4589, was I the Mob myself, so I know where you’re coming from. Yeah, you should have waited. Then again, would you have made it, through P Coy?

[@waynesmith4589]

@@johnnunn8688 I’ll never know that , fitness wise I feel certain I’d have been ok , it’s the weapons handling skills the more technical stuff that would have worried me . But really I don’t know , these sorts have jobs are about how much you want it and it’s not until you’re under pressure that you find out if you really want it .

[@johnnunn8688]

@@waynesmith4589, I get that. Like you, I was one of those rare airmen, that was actually fit.

[@Loneranger670]

Much Respect 👊🏻 - from the South African parachute battalion ( Parabats)

[@hupra72]

BRILLIANT! Keep them coming.

[@wilsviewerw]

Another excellent production!

[@michaelstewart6652]

Got me waiting for the next episodes every week now!

[@supervivet911]

Looks like the first bloke has done some time with the Swedish Fällskärmsjägarna! Good one!

[@michaeldillon3113]

When I see our toughest most committed troupe I think of George Orwell saying " that people only sleep peacefully in their beds because rough ( tough ) men are prepared to do violence on 🇬🇧 our behalf " .

[@KevinLearAdventures]

Being an ex instructor this series just makes me smile - taking you a stage further in your feeling like dying drills 🤩 good effort Major 👍

[@snowflakemelter1172]

Instructor of what?

[@KevinLearAdventures]

@@snowflakemelter1172 many things 😎

[@snowflakemelter1172]

@@KevinLearAdventures bicycle proficiency test instructor.

[@KevinLearAdventures]

@@snowflakemelter1172 aye that’ll do

[@markiatto_4292]

The standard of this documentary is almost on par with the ones the bootnecks usually put out! Cracking job

[@tag10]

Best of the best

[@AntmystaTV]

This is a great little series! massive respect to all!

[@airzee1231]

This is a great series, really enjoying it!

[@reacon8450]

Really really enjoying these! Hope there are plenty more episodes to come!

[@stuartdavies10]

loving this series,so glad to see there are and always will be those chosen few that aspire and achieve the distinction of becoming a paratrooper..........my only gripe is over the years that cap badge seems to have crept further and further to the left,it really messes with my ocd,i can't cope LOL!!!!!!

[@davidhumphreys7035]

Agree with the cap badge, does my nut in seeing some wearing their berets almost like flat caps.

[@stuartdavies10]

@@davidhumphreys7035 Thankyou, glad I'm not the only one who thinks that. Absolutely agree about the flat cap comparison.

[@liamhemmings9039]

This is better anything the BBC could do. Spot on

[@pachanga902]

Great series! Men look well prepared!

[@martinthwaite7114]

Once again, an outstanding episode 🇬🇧💪

[@DUTCH091]

Subbed, good effort on the series, dug out blind.

[@bikeriderlincs]

Great series Mike. Well filmed!

[@jaynottellin]

God willing I get back in. This time the paras

[@normandy1140]

That is some good s--t. I think every young person should consider joining the military for at least a few years. Was the worst of times, and the best of times. But I would do it again. No regrets.

[@CrownofGlory555]

Epic watch 💪🏼🙏🏽👊🏼

[@50fit2fight8]

Another master piece 👌 My only complaint the Boys Boots are to clean, they need a bit of Long Valley treatment all over them in winter 🤣 Mike wanted to congratulate you on winning the award, absolutely love the piece that won, you got 3 Para Lads in their 👌 Would have been proud to serve under you.

[@MikeThwaite]

Thanks mate. To be fair the lads are so ally they make taking photos of them easy! 🇬🇧🆎️👊

[@50fit2fight8]

I know mate all the Lads are Ally now, I remember in the mid 80s when we were seen as Ally, all the old sweats seeing us not wearing Puttees anymore. 🤣 Take care brother. 'Men apart Every Man an Emperor'

[@tompearman7662]

great video

[@fraserconnell21]

A new subb here. 💪🙏💥👍👍👍

[@terryoliveira8797]

This has to be one of the best documentary’s I have ever seen of P company. Credit to the producing team, P company staff and recruits very professional and engaging. What’s the music being played during each test?

[@MikeThwaite]

Thanks Terry. The music is from a company called epidemic sound 👊

[@SimonAmazingClarke]

Another excellent video. I'd live to see how other countries train their troops.

[@williampacter7399]

Another fantastic episode Mike. Thank you for your time and effort that went into making this. Very insightful, emotional and inspirational. Would it be a ridiculous idea to do a doc for the RAPTC? Looking forward to part four…

[@IO-zg8md]

Utrinque Paratus! Tall lads do well on the run - what a surprise. Do they wear helmets in the summer for tests though? Mind you, do they ever get summer in Catterick? My son had 3ft of snow …

[@johnnunn8688]

Excellent!

[@nigelking464]

I've always thought the steeple chase event should be done with webbing and weapon too.

[@herrickmaster77]

Steeple chase and the ICFT you only used to have 18 mins for the latter only two miles but a killer like doing a pft in full kit

[@jordanryan1590]

I wish they did one of these for the Marines

[@princess10]

Let's get them young dumb and dangerous they're their to win !

[@jjsmallpiece9234]

P Company - separates once bunch of infantry knobs from the other bunch of infantry knobs.

[@mickydrippin3105]

Its alright tough guy, its not for everyone! Must hurt a little bit though knowing you’ve not got what it takes?

[@jjsmallpiece9234]

@@mickydrippin3105 I'm not stupid enough to have what it takes, thankfully. Paras are vastly over rated and believe their own legends. Nobody else does. They rely on taking in young gullible young lads.

[@mickydrippin3105]

Spoken like a true remf! Like i said, its not for everyone.

[@jjsmallpiece9234]

@@mickydrippin3105 With the exception of the Falklands name a battle that the Paras have won and actually changed the outcome of a campaign?

[@davidhumphreys7035]

@@mickydrippin3105 when was the last time the Paras actually jumped into action in a battalion sized drop? 195?, even the RAF Regt have jumped into action more recently than the Paras.

[@adriankemble5870]

Sorry to see how the standard of the Army will drop and the Paras and Maines take up the slack in an army with no troops for rotation therefore~ It will all be over by Christmas ?

[@samops1074]

I Admire The British Army And Especially The Parachute Regimate

[@matthewnobby6789]

Good old foxy 💪👍

[@xrayfish2020]

Can you answer my question today? Why do you Para's wear you're beret badges on the side of you're head, but when on a formal parade wear beret and badge over your eye? Nice video content 👍

[@MikeThwaite]

Hi David, dress regulations are not really my area of expertise...but soldiers always put their own touch on things and styles and trends tend to change over the years 👊

[@JammyDodger45]

I can only assume it's because they're ashamed of their capbadge and want to hide it from view! 🤷🏻‍♂️😇

[@carlambrose8171]

The maroon machine 💪🏻

[@warddemolition1332]

He's right about that little voice....mine was louder than the other voice telling me f*#k this, get on the jack wagon and go home to a cushy life, every time we tabbed.

[@jimmyoconnell6167]

Done p company back in 1979

[@simonwalters246]

i started watching this off the back of civilian to solider by another officer on youtube to see what basic is gonna be like… this feels like i’m getting off lightly

[@kayamac3]

Sent my application two days ago. 2k is under 8 minutes 15, and I am mentally ready. This series helps Mike, thanks. What catches potential paras out most ?

[@lade_edal]

You’ll get fit. If you’re passionate about being the best soldier you can be you’ll do absolutely fine. Best of luck and wish you a great career!

[@Retired-Tom]

What catches people out, Mindset ! You maybe physically prepared but you need to be mentally prepared. It doesn't matter if you are chinstrapped and dying you keep going no matter what, never even entertain the thought of slowing down or giving in, just dig deeper and go further.

[@heywoodjerbloume]

@@Retired-Tom Its mind over matter.We dont mind and you dont matter.I did PCO in the mis 60s and thats what the Staff told us.Convince yourself you will do it and all will be well.

[@Retired-Tom]

@@heywoodjerbloume I did it in the 70s age 17, passed everything 1st time and went to 3 Para. I had no reserves left, gave my everything and then some. Utrinque Paratus 👍

[@kayamac3]

@@Retired-Tom it Is in the mind really. I vow not to be a total chinstrap if I get to PRAC

[@mickydrippin3105]

Cracking camera work on these boss, must have had a lot of practice in cyprus 😉

[@MikeThwaite]

Haha, maybe a bit 👊

[@Medieval_Mayhem]

Anyone know what the track is called at approx 2.05? And where I can purchase or is it Royalty free?

[@MikeThwaite]

I use epidemic sound for all the music in the series. I'll have to check which track that is, but it's not royalty free.

[@Medieval_Mayhem]

@@MikeThwaite thankyou - I appreciate that.

[@wreckingamer]

can someone tell me why they're marching with a polish flag at 8:37 ? great video btw

[@heywoodjerbloume]

Its a Para Reg guidon.

[@Freddo300]

What camp site is this being filmed at Colchester?

[@davidhumphreys7035]

Catterick, where all ITC training is carried out.

[@kayamac3]

What boots do they wear ? I want to get them and practice

[@1anre]

Betting the Royal Marine boys would be getting jealous that their AACC footages aren’t are cool as these.

[@JammyDodger45]

Not jealous at all. We have huge respect for our Para Veg brothers. After all, there has to be somewhere for blokes to go when they fail the intelligence tests for the Royal Marines. 😇

[@1anre]

@@JammyDodger45 hahahaha. “Veg brothers”? Come off it Jammy

[@JammyDodger45]

@@1anre - well they lovingly call us 'cabbage heads' and we call them Veg so that surely means we are brothers 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@MikeThwaite]

PARA Veg, I've not heard that before 🤣

[@JammyDodger45]

@@MikeThwaite - it's a sign of affection Mike! 😁

[@davidhumphreys7035]

Do they still have the sports psychology lectures?

[@Rockkeith]

With the Greatest Respect... The Royal Marines Training Pisses Over This... No Offence But ,, Seriously !! ???

[@JammyDodger45]

2 weeks and no 🎣. You must be gutted.

[@seanstoke1990]

When's the next one 👍

[@A67255]

British forces best in the f*cking world, ex forces myself as well.

[@maratonlegendelenemirei3352]

Do they do the 5 miler of death? Only then can they stand in the same bar with the fookin RAF Reg toe to toe.

[@JammyDodger45]

You do like slagging off the RAF Regiment don't you? Did one of them nail your wife or your mother? As I've said to you before, the ironic thing is the chopsy Scouse FS is an ex Para Veg Cpl and was a member of the 2 Sqn RAF Regt team which smashed the world marathon speed march record and, at the time, the oldest bloke to pass an arduous tri-service selection course. Achievements that you little keyboard bunnies clearly can't match. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@leehigginbottom6926]

This is so tough I've so much respect for them but why do so many Paras fail the SAS course

[@snowflakemelter1172]

They dont, the SAS has been up to 70% ex Parachute regiment, the two are closely linked . The drop out rate for SAS course is high for all applicants.