Pegasus Company Episode 4

[@jimbob9618]

This is the best series out there on P Coy and should be on television. This will inspire generations to join the ranks of The Parachute Regiment. Awesome!

[@WyeExplorer]

I thought that. A top rate show.

[@guywilloughby3383]

I still love the 1982 series from the BBC. Before the regiment moved to catterick for its training.

[@michaeldoherty1287]

Die for the government..hey ho.

[@ianjames9574]

Wearing that maroon beret on that parade square must be one of the best feelings on earth. Huge respect.

[@romeo9017]

Shame they cant wear them correctly…

[@bigtaz7617]

@@romeo9017 that's how it should be cap badge over left eye don't like this modern day crap were its nearer you ear 😁

[@docholliday2364]

Ally as owt took me back many years but the Maroon machine is megga . This was a excellent made mini series . Massive well done to all the new Toms .

[@oldguygb5342]

Really great series - Thank you. Took me back to 1974, Browning Barracks, meeting Col Starling, the tank tracks, the Caesars camp Stretcher race and becoming part of the Maroon Machine - Happy halcyon days. Whoa Mohammed..! Peace Out ✌🏼😎

[@jimmyoconnell6167]

We never had gum shields are head guards for the milling

[@N331_05]

Watching this gets my blood pumping- these guys r next level tough - even the ones who didn’t make it are still incredibly strong so credit to them. This has given me a gd insight in wat to expect for my future- thanks🙏

[@KevinLearAdventures]

After 90 minutes of exercise bike beasting at 63 years of planet earth experience - having first watched this for my first 15 minutes - just love the style you do - here is a confession.......ex REME regimental instructor 1979 to 1988 I was always in awe of the parachute regiment, you always looked incredibly professional and I always knew I was never fit enough, good enough of mentally strong enough......so to everyone who has ever passed or tried you have my total respect - superb series Major, well done, now double away and do more, please :-)

[@MikeThwaite]

👊

[@AllBikesGreatAndSmall]

Excellent series. I hear a lot of negative things being said about the younger generation but this series has shown there is some seriously tough young men out there.

[@generalph9400]

Very inspiring! Im from the Netherlands and will join the dutch para's . Hope there just as tough as these fokes

[@gregbarber7585]

Mike this has been superb, thank you for making it. I only wish it was a 10 part TV series to compare with the 1983 Glynn Worsnip 'Paras' that I watched as a kid. I am in absolute awe of these men and all airborne forces. "Every man an Emperor".

[@waynesmith4589]

Well done to all those guys that passed , you should be proud of yourselves , putting that beret on must be an awesome feeling of achievement ----This is a great series , all young men who want to be a paratrooper should watch it , you'll know exactly what's required .

[@lynchetts]

Passed my P Coy in 85 and it all looks pretty much the same so well done for keeping up the standards

[@ParaX-lt9hd]

Ditto 🫡

[@torinbell7075]

Serious hard men with serious substances about them, I wish I could be this. Nothing but respect for these warriors.

[@williampacter7399]

Another great film. Brilliantly made. Dramatic and inspiring. Thank you Mike

[@rl6783]

Excellent 👌🏼 great advertisement for the next generation who want to join an elite unit. Although it was a green beret, the presentation of their berets in the video took me back and reminded me of the pride you feel.

[@jimmythesaint5674]

Absolutely stunning 4 part series sir, seemingly we are still able to keep much of the soy out of the army, certainly as far as the P Coy are concerned.Great work, was hooked, then it was over, god speed.

[@richarddepledge960]

Ace final clip. No mention of jumps course dates. I know aircraft availability is always a prob. cutbacks etc. I drive past Weston OTG quite reg. Always looking up for any sign of jumpers. It was also interesting to see Joes wearing gloves on the 20 miler. That was never ever an option. Weapon carriage is a good improvement down back and secure. Also DS wearing a scrim net round his neck under smock. Propper old school bit of kit nice one. Enjoyed this. Regards.

[@mike16891921]

I remember from my days at ITC seeing the chaps in P-Coy mooching about I have to say this is the best I've seen on YT. Even tho I served with 2 RRF I've always had plenty respect for the para's.

[@dauber1257]

Amazing series, great job to the lads who passed and those who failed too. Good luck to all of them in their careers!

[@budte]

Thoroughly enjoyed this. I grew up on army camps. Wanted to join, but had a terrible attitude. That's life.

[@heywoodjerbloume]

The bloke who passed have the right attitude.One did P Co in the mid 60s.The stretcher race was done in Wales and the thing I found hardest was no two blokes were the same height so the bloody thing bounced all over the place.I made it.At the end when those of us who made it got our lids.One thing I will always remember is the instuctors telling the ones who didnt make it,when you go back to your units some will say you are a failure.Just tell them you had the balls to try it.Well done all the new lads for the Maroon Machine.

[@hadiltd9027]

Great to see that we still have the men who put there body and soul into this toughest of tests,pass or fail.As Montgomery stated !! Every man a Emperor

[@hupra72]

Mike, brilliantly put together throughout. Straight to the point with no side shows of weddings and show cleans. Having gone through it twice as both a reservist and a regular (passing first time both times) it's good to see the bulk of the tests and standards remain. A huge well done to both you, the depot staff and of course the P Coy staff. PS: Now that Foxy has sorted out that tache, Jim needs to follow suit. Work on him!

[@MikeThwaite]

Haha, rgr that 🇬🇧🆎️👊

[@chrismccune3286]

Being an ex South African Paratrooper i can appreciate what these young men have gone through , well done to all the sucessful candidates...EX ALTO VINCIMUS

[@chrismccune3286]

@@Calvi36 Thanks Peter, the Airborne standard is High and these series shows that it is being kept up. These youngsters are the best of this generation and they are being guided by a competent Leadership element ! 👍

[@chrismccune3286]

@@Calvi36 ....no one wears the wings without having done the selection, this was also true of our two weeks PT selection from Corporal to Colonel and above

[@chrismccune3286]

@@Calvi36 Very True, never an ex paratrooper 🙏...and yes we may jump again some day my Airborne Brother ! 👍

[@sgh1963]

Proud of you lads. I passed out with 509 Pl in July '85. P Company was horrendous. The log race was by far the hardest physical test I've ever endured. I came in on my chinstrap, blowing out of every orifice, but I finished. I'd rather do a marathon than do that again. That feeling when I heard the word 'pass' in the CLH in Aldershot will stay with me forever. Utrinque Paratus.

[@craig10sports]

Outstanding mini-series, even the quality of this production shows the mark of the Para's. I occasionally worked with some Para's and Marines as a weapons tech in the RAF, a different breed, rightly held up as the best there are!

[@andrewlake6393]

Wow...good job guys👍🏼 Congratz to the guys who made it... Super video serie 📽📼📺 Greetings from The Netherlands 😎👍🏼

[@dclarkoneo]

Getting any beret is an achievement, getting one from an elite unit is a special achievement. Well done lads.

[@gman232]

the reason why we we other regiments admire the pegasus company so much pure hard work and mental robustness good one lads and good luck with your career props to Mike thwaite quality video bro!

[@fundermentalist9473]

Very well done, respect to the creators and big respect to all who passed p coy 👍

[@martinthwaite7114]

🇬🇧💪Epic, outstanding mini series Mike.

[@stewrmo]

Thank you for making this series, it was a fascinating look behind the selection process. Beautifully shot with just enough personal stories for us to root for the men. Most importantly, thank you for everything you, and your brothers and sisters in our nation's armed forces, do to protect our nation. I will be forever proud of you guys.

[@TheLRGAdventures]

Easy best docuseries about the parachute regiment and the process involved in training. Huge congratulations to all those recruits and massive shout out to the team who put these videos together for us, thank you

[@nabvelo4926]

No. 43, Sir. PASS, Sir, oh to hear that what a feeling, brings back them memories standing at that square in Oct, 2003.

[@stuartdavies10]

Have loved watching this series,well done to all of those who passed,onwards and upwards fellas,literally!!

[@mattwestby1169]

Excellent again, this brought tears to my eyes on the beret parade. Memories from 1991 when I received my pass and beret, was a great relief. Test only meant to be done once and passed 1st time, you've got to be a sex pest if you put yourself through that twice.... 😂😂🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧. Well done men 👍

[@rileyuktv6426]

Great series - enormous respect.

[@samgarrod4781]

Superb. There is no greater honour than serving your nation. 🇬🇧

[@andoch99]

Another great video from the team up there in Catterick. It's great to see some of the younger generation with guts, determination, and will power to stick at it. Respect to you all 👍👏

[@waynecooke5874]

What a great series, incredible insight into what makes the very best.

[@1983Moseley]

Well done chaps. Will this series continue with extended training until they join the battalion?

[@schuletrip]

Loved this. Well chuffed for them. I’m ex REME and if I had a time machine I’d go back and do P Coy. This series is a very enjoyable watch.

[@ianhamilton5589]

Good bunch of lads and excellent DS. Credit to the regiment.

[@jspee1965]

"Life ain't how hard you HIT, it's about how hard you can get hit and KEEP MOVING FORWARD... that's how WINNIN' is done"! - Rocky Balboa

[@Rustynutbag]

Congratulations to those who passed. No matter how fit I was I would never have the mental strength that these guys have to pass. Well done

[@briancunningham1975]

End of a fantastic and informative series, kudos Major Thwaite 👏🏻

[@Bigyin600]

Glad to see even after a couple of changes of location the standards and test events are still as hard as ever. Passed mine at Aldershot in 84 as a territorial and it was a week from hell but also one of the proudest days of my life to be handed that beret after hearing my number and the word "PASS" from the DS ....... Congratulations to all those who keep the traditions alive and a good bit of filming that will hopefully motivate others to step and start their journey as a Joe instead of just a Hat ;)

[@richardthornton3775]

Hoofin👍 best one in long time. Good to see Steve still putting in a shift too😁 Nothing else like Reg in the army, good effort lads🇬🇧

[@OrdinaryJoe12]

well done lads, amazing stuff, legends

[@hadiltd9027]

I never mentioned the fact,In January my son started his twenty week's training.He attempts p company next week.Arnhem Platoon.Good luck son and all of you

[@speedyluna2313]

Update did he pass

[@nfg_gaming9763]

Im so glad i found this series as a person trying to join it helps to have the insight to be able to somewhat prepare me for the most important time in my life so far so thank you for the insight to help me to hopefully become a para soon

[@MikeThwaite]

Great to hear you found it useful mate. Good luck 👍👊

[@ShukokaiStu]

Total respect!

[@UbiquitousBooks]

Excellent work Mike. This was just a superb series from beginning to end in both content and execution.

[@erwin4501]

Totally inspiring.

[@SimonAmazingClarke]

Amother excellent production. Looking at that lot, I'd be happy to have any of yhem next to me in a fire fight. Excellent bunch of guys.

[@coopersleftpeg3873]

Every man that made it to that parade square deserves huge respect. What a feeling though that must be to be given the honour of putting that beret on. Do it justice boys. 🇬🇧

[@paralogregt]

Seemed to be a lot of failures, i only remember a couple of failures on my P coy back in 76. No helmets or mouth guards on the milling then or the 20 miler (which is a good addition).

[@ltippers7029]

all we need now is a vid of these guys being threaders on the dig ex LOL...well done AB!!

[@MarsRonin]

GREAT series. Well done all involved and I hope you do more, potentially on other selection/test phases of other units!

[@diggerdave519]

That was a great series.

[@ryand900]

This was awesome, I want more! ❤️🇬🇧

[@Jabber-ig3iw]

When do they do the ‘fighting in the town centre and getting banned from every pub in town’ course?😁😁😉😉

[@trevwalker8987]

Awesome video kind regards Trev Barnsley South Yorkshire England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿.

[@AusMedic89]

Great doco about a great Regiment

[@brendonread7318]

Fantastic series!

[@brianaberdeen5069]

Great to watch wish I had a go when I was serving

[@reacon8450]

Really excellent series! Thank you for making it! Would love to see some sort of follow up episodes and maybe some parachute training?

[@supervivet911]

Good one! Now THIS is how you make recruitment videos! I'm sure you will get one or two extra recruits on the next intake because of this!

[@supervivet911]

Reminds me of this series. kzbin.info/www/bejne/g6GcpIWum66Mlas (In Swedish, sorry - no subtitles). Also made by the staff at the company.

[@seanjoseph8637]

Great production values.

[@Acewhip]

Funny to me how the beret badges have slowly migrated towards the ear over the years. Very trendy! We'd have got crap for that (1990's). Always thought it was just the tankies who screwed around with their berets?!? :D

[@dingerbell100]

Its their beret, they earned it, let them wear it with a bit of pride, style & swagger. Nothing wrong with that. Did you pass P Company, Royal Marines Commando Basic Training or the All Arms Commando Course?

[@davidhumphreys7035]

@@dingerbell100 there's things called dress regulations, remember those? I don't recall Army dress regs, in fact any military dress regs, saying beret badge to be worn towards the left ear and beret to be worn like a flat cap.

[@JammyDodger45]

@@dingerbell100 - they don't earn their beret, it's given to them long before P-Coy.

[@lade_edal]

@@JammyDodger45 well every beret in the military is ‘given’ as it’s just a stores issue. It’s given as a stores issue but they don’t wear it until this point. There is one occasion in the first 20 weeks where they do for a photo parade but with the cap badge backed out to signify they haven’t yet passed p coy. So effectively it’s not given to them they do earn it. The attached arms are a different story though. From Hereford to Colchester every chef and attached hat wears the beret which is standard army practise unfortunately.

[@JammyDodger45]

@@lade_edal - they get it, and wear it, from week 14 nowadays with the green plastic backing to the badge. So it's a freebie! And you're right about every fat knacker on the Brigade getting the Maroon beret just for being attached, that would seriously piss me off. As an outsider though the Paras aren't defined by their beret, you can tell them by their attitude and energy and I reckon that's more important than what keeps their head warm!

[@azdigbee]

We sure didn’t have mouth guards and headgear when I went through P Coy......... 367 platoon in ‘71 or ‘72 ( can’t remember specific year )

[@zx10rmac84]

Was gd to see some old faces at 38x moving forward, maybe be CO soon. Fingers crossed for yah Sir, keep R lit. ✌️🇬🇧

[@MikeThwaite]

👊🇬🇧🆎️

[@robh4671]

this is the sort of inspirational recruitment advertising needed, not being told its alright to cry or its ok to be a snowflake.

[@frostyboi312]

really cool to see the guy who was struggling at the very start get his beret, good for him he deserved it :)

[@KevinLearAdventures]

I shall watch this tomorrow morning as I beast my 63 year old body on my exercise bike - STAND BY…………

[@CrownofGloryMinistryUK]

Epic yet again 👊🏼

[@Guy-ns1hk]

Good series!

[@ericwalker2066]

7529 did it ,17 years old .proud to have my maroon machine

[@tubefreakmuva]

Cool mini series

[@carlseddon2392]

There was 8 on my stretcher back in July 84. It was nails, boiling hot down long valley up flag staff hungry hill. We started the stretcher where they have a bike training center now. It's the same a part the trees are bigger.

[@sgh1963]

I remember that mate. 509 Pl, May '85 when I did it. Long Valley was baked solid in the heat with ankle breaking ruts everywhere. then up Hungry Hill after that. It was 7 miles then and, as you say say, eight to the stretcher and four on and four carrying the rifles. As I recall it was before breakfast and I couldn't even fucking talk after it, let alone eat.

[@carlseddon2392]

@@sgh1963 aye mucha it was emotional. I remember we come down a decent and we had lowered the stretcher as in down by our legs and we twated a little mound. We went flying the lad on the other side blamed me and we started scrapping. Monster Adams just watched and said leave the fucking milling till later.

[@sgh1963]

@@carlseddon2392 Monster was my full screw as well. An absolute legend! Would love to meet him again and buy him a pint.

[@damonhoulston4845]

Well done lads

[@eddie4324]

Where was this 20 miler held, it looks like Catterick? I’m sure we did it over the North York Moors during all arms.

[@hairyjohn5825]

I love these videos, thanks!

[@damocarew]

Cracking series, from a former bootie (40 CDO RM) 👍

[@MikeThwaite]

Thanks mate 👊

[@Alien9828]

Well done boys, fkn good effort, Utrinque Paratus

[@barry6482]

A very well put together and up to date mini series on 'P' Co. Well done the production team. If I were to voice any criticism I would say we never saw the end of the 20 miler (did we ?) and two episodes of a much longer duration rather than four mini's would have been better. Nonetheless, first class effort to inform as well as entertain the viewer in keeping with the first class character of the Parachute Regiment.

[@lade_edal]

Who the hell wants to see the 20 miler? it’s boring as hell. Even if they doubled it it would still be a boring waste of time.

[@juliehillman8743]

Well done to all who passed. How did young No26 do? I was seriously rooting for him.

[@davidhumphreys7035]

He's pictured putting the beret on and interviewed at the end so I'd say he passed.

[@juliehillman8743]

@@davidhumphreys7035 well spotted. I missed Mr Denby stood on the square with his beret on. Chuffed that he passed. Thank you.

[@71Wraith]

Well done 👏

[@herrickmaster77]

Did the all arms everything was in lightweights like tabbing in a pair of jeans ha and the chaffing was horrendous its great to see people out there who want to do this type of stuff and push their boundries beyond the limit

[@SnakePliskin762]

I was waiting for that ds to shout 'aaadriaann' like he done in the rocky movies

[@sonsofthesilentage994]

... Brothers, unto your brothers you go, Airborne, all the way!

[@michaelstewart6652]

Would love to see one of these on their jump week.

[@Megacowmilker353]

Well played lads

[@inspire_greatness7464]

What a feeling to dawn the airborne beret

[@carlseddon2392]

Good lads who passed wear that maroon with pride. You will become airborne killers from the sky. Everyman an emperor.

[@pablomulvihill]

Beasts the lot of ya 💪

[@soldierboybbq]

Awesome be brilliant to watch them do their jumps course ?

[@MikeThwaite]

That would be good! 🤔

[@soldierboybbq]

Haha says the man in the know 👍🏻🆎

[@karlpatton6183]

To the people that fail two times, it said they will go to another infantry unit, are they not allowed to leave and redo training if they wanted?

[@rhannay39]

No, two fails at P Company and you're done.

[@gfield1607]

That’s was a really good conclusion, really enjoyed the series. Mike, when do the officers do P Coy? Is it during the platoon commanders course or afterward? Just interested…. Thanks.

[@MikeThwaite]

Thanks for the feedback. PARA Reg officers join the AAPPS (All Arms) course after RMAS and the Pl Commanders Battle Course 👊🇬🇧🆎️

[@geordiewishart1683]

Does anyone know if the weight carried on the events or the timings have remained constant since the inception of p company? When did they start wearing head guards for the milling. I get it that the new MTP camoflauge (though not that new now!!) Is more effective but it ain't as iconic as the DPM!

[@Oyibo67]

As far as I know, the weights and distances have not changed for some decades. The routes changed have since Depot moved from Aldershot, but by all accounts they are just as tough as when P Coy was in Aldershot and Brecon. The videos I've seen since the move make P Coy look every bit as challenging as when I did it in the late '80s. I think the headguards came in in the '90s.

[@lade_edal]

@@Oyibo67 I was early 00s and we didn’t have head guards. So they came in somewhere in the 2000s

[@adamsergeant9486]

AB. By the way, what's the music used at the end please?