SAS: Sea King Down
SAS: Sea King Down by Mark Aston, published by National Geographic Books on June 28, 2022, is a detailed account of one soldier’s experiences during the Falklands War. This 400-page memoir captures Aston’s journey from passing the rigorous Special Forces selection to joining D Squadron, 22 SAS, as they engage in intense operations to reclaim the Falkland Islands following Argentina’s invasion in April 1982. The narrative highlights the challenges faced by Aston and his unit, including extreme weather conditions and fierce enemy resistance.
Readers will find a firsthand perspective on the harrowing events of the conflict, including the tragic crash of their Sea King helicopter and Aston’s determination to return to his unit despite serious injuries. The book provides insights into military operations, survival, and personal resilience, making it a significant addition to the genres of biography and military memoirs. With its focus on real-life heroism and sacrifice, SAS: Sea King Down offers a compelling look at the realities of Special Forces missions during a pivotal moment in history.
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The thrilling, edge-of-your-seat true story of one soldier’s Special Forces operations in the Falklands War
‘BRILLIANT. A ROLLERCOASTER OF BLISTERING ACTION, SURVIVAL AND BEHIND-THE-LINES DARING’ DAMIEN LEWIS
‘A GRIPPING UNTOLD STORY OF HEROISM, HARDSHIP AND SACRIFICE WITHIN THE SAS’ BEAR GRYLLS
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After passing the world’s toughest Special Forces selection and joining the elite ranks of D Squadron, 22 SAS in 1979, Mark ‘Splash’ Aston thought the hard part was over.
Then on April 2 1982 Argentina invaded the Falkland Islands.
Days later D Squadron joined the cutting edge of Britain’s campaign to retake the islands. Facing extreme weather and a determined enemy, Splash and the men of D Squadron fought in one extraordinary contact after another. The action never let up.
When tragedy struck their Sea King helicopter and it crashed in the freezing South Atlantic, Splash was one of just nine survivors. Evacuated to a hospital ship, Splash defied orders and a suspected broken neck to re-join his unit until the fight was won.
An unputdownable, edge-of-the-seat insight into still classified Special Forces operations during the Falklands War, SAS: Sea King Down will take its place alongside classics like Bravo Two Zero as military adventure writing of the highest order.
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‘Gripping, fast moving and completely authentic. A brilliant piece of work. Better than Bravo Two Zero‘ Mike Rose, former Commanding Officer of the SAS
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