Colins Special Forces team were involved in some of the most daring and high profile SAS missions in the past two decades. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. The shock absorbers are positioned along the axis of the motorcycle, tucked under the . Wading through the swamps of Sierra Leone on the hunt for the West Side Boys, Colin was aiming to rescue British soldiers who were being held hostage by the guerilla gang. Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions | Cookie Policy. ', The MoD said: 'Credible allegations of criminal behaviour will always be investigated properly.'. But we have literally hundreds of veteran suicides every year and that doesnt get in the news.. 'callback': sibVerifyCallback, I went round so many colleges where I wanted to enrol in order to pass my school exams, but they all turned me down. The 'hard-up' Labour council that blew 100,000 changing the name of Black Boy Lane even though its own survey found not a single objection from a black person And provoked a spectacular backlash! By 2005, fears were growing that terrorist militias, intent on killing British troops, had infiltrated Iraqi police. The response to my application was that due to the high calibre of applicants they couldnt offer me an interview. He added: If anywhere in that book says there were three wounded guys and I killed them, all that is absolute nonsense.. Theres a big mob outside we dont want to make them angry. Get a weekly round-up of stories from The Sunday Post: Something went wrong - please try again later. And you know how much post-traumatic support you get, basically none. Rate this book. The college held its own presentation evening this week, which Colin was happy to be a part of. His book SAS Who Dares Wins, Leadership Secrets From The Special Forces tells how three Iraqis who were left disembowelled or had lost limbs in an ambush were killed by a US-led Special Forces team he was part of. With such a diverse and exciting career, Colin has built a plethora of inspiring tales and adopted invaluable life lessons along the way. Colin left the SAS shortly after doing an exchange programme with both Delta Force and Seal Team 6 and after doing security consultancy for the Saudi Royal Family, A-List Celebrities and US Media Networks decided to fund himself through university where he attained a First Class MA (Hons.) Speak to a member of the Motivational Speakers Team about booking the perfect speaker. By then the QRF had established where the missing men were being held. Colin recently officially opened the new Reid Macewen Activity Centre on the grounds of the Erskine charity in Renfrewshire. Here I was, ex-special forces with many years of experience, and I couldnt even secure an interview. Thanks for subscribing! After this experience, Colin exchanged his role in the SAS to join Delta Force and Seal Team 6. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Something went wrong. Colin began his military career joining the Army in 1989, where he served in the Royal Scots for 9 years. A respectable military veteran, Colin MacLachlan served an impressive 18 years for The Royal Scots and the 22 SAS unit. His death came as it was reported that 2600 ex-service personnel had registered as homeless in Scotland in the past three years. To this day I dont know how badly he was affected by it because, you know, we leave [the SAS] and thats it. Some like it, NOT! Source: www.businessinsider.com Also in 2000, Colin was the first sniper on the scene when a hijacked plane landed at Stanstead Airport. Colin MacLachlan joined the army in 1989 and after 9 years in the Royal Scots passed selection first time aged 23 into 22 SAS. But it was like these officers had a different agenda, The scandal of the Afghan double murderer who killed again after being given sanctuary in Britain horrified us all. He didnt even get an interview. He was treated for burns but made a full recovery. Mr Maclachlan, 44, from South Queensferry near Edinburgh, who joined the Royal Scots when he was aged 15 and completed 18 years service, including seven in the SAS, said: Me and Cammy were getting affected. His captors wanted to execute him. Click the button below to check Colins fees and availability for your event. I hijacked a taxi but we got blocked in. The former SAS soldier first entered the army as a teenage member of the Royal Scots and gained fame on the Channel 4 programme Who Dares Wins, last year. 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In his public speaking addresses, he is able to deliver authoritatively on subjects such as negotiation, change management, risk, peak performance, leadership, teamwork, motivation and mental resilience. Prepare for peak pothole season! Colin Maclachlan is aformer SAS soldier with over 25 years of security and risk related experience, best known for appearing in Channel 4s SAS: Who Dares Wins and Channel 5s Secrets of the SAS. Colin MacLachlan was a Sergeant Major in the 1st Battalion of The Royal Scots and a Special Forces Commander in the 22 SAS regiment. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group, At the time I thought, "Oh well, thats me gone then", Usually I could flash my British Army identification card and get out of trouble. When so many doors shut, it puts a lot of veterans off.. He was faced with his most daring mission, nicknamed Operation Certain Death, back in 2000. 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OLLIE Ollerton risked his life when he signed up as a director on Channel 4's for SAS: Who Dares Wins. Now a sought after speaker Colin is establishing himself as a frequent fixture for motivational speeches about his time in the military and the life lessons he learnt in life-risking situations. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Ollie Ollerton is known for SAS: Who Dares Wins, Ollie is a military veteran who served on the Special Boat Service, Ollie worked alongside DS Ant Middleton, Jason 'Foxy' Fox and Mark 'Billy' Billingham, SAS Who Dares Wins star Olly Ollerton tells how show saved his life as he was drinking too much, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). We dont do enough, Colin insisted. We thought you were Egyptian terrorists, we had some intelligence which proved to be wrong. E.g. But there was a problem. Specific fees fall within the ranges shown. On September 19, 2005, Sgt Maclachlan, who served in the SAS for seven years, was returning to the city of Basra after dropping off two MI6 agents at the Kuwaiti border when his car broke down. The SAS recce teams secured the hostages building and neutralised any West Side Boys prior to the main assault arriving and secured the prison building before the rest of the unit arrived wiping out the terrorists in 2000. Well take you back to Saddams Palace [where the men were quartered] now., But when Maclachlan asked if he could have his kit and weapons back the officer replied: No, well take it back for you. As his commander, I felt bad that hed gone through that and that Id lost a lot of regimental kit. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website. It left me asking why so many places would turn down someone with a willingness to learn.. A former SAS Soldier, Colin MacLachlan has spent over 25 years continually dealing with scenarios of security and high-risk. So they could get the PNG treatment., But The Mail on Sunday also understands that the five men, including former SAS Sergeant Colin Maclachlan, are likely to escape formal censure as the show was approved by top brass. All Rights Reserved. in History from Edinburgh University and an M.Litt in Terrorism from St. Andrews University. The best people to support veterans are veterans. And for potentially putting another soldiers life at risk? We'll send you the list via email shortly after you submit your information. But today The Mail on Sunday can reveal how Sergeant Colin Maclachlan, 41, was one of two soldiers whose capture in Iraq brought SAS officers to the brink of mutiny over the Ministry of Defences refusal to sanction a rescue attempt. Our Iraqi allies told us they understood the dilemma; that our mercy killings were for the greater good.. 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Other SAS: Who Dares Wins instructors available for motivational speeches include: For more info on Colin Maclachlan, email us or speak with an agent on 01275 463222, Former Leicester and England Rugby Player. Jason fox, colin maclachlan, ant middleton, steve parmenter and matthew ollerton in channel 4's new series, sas: A former sas sergeant has said he is being investigated. A source has told the Times the account made in his book was bogus. What would they be told about my last moments? I went to Baghdad and cracked on with the rest of the guys. But people should put themselves in my position first. He has since provided security consultancy for the Saudi Royal Family, Celebrities and U.S Media Networks. I just wanted to be the best version of me, to improve, the way anyone wants to be at the top of their game.. In a new book by ex-SAS man Colin MacLachlan he admitted killing 'two or three' mortally wounded soldiers in Iraq. Then as we drove through a chicane a 4x4 vehicle pushed up behind us and a van drove across our path wed been fronted and tailed. We would be talking to seven or eight a day individuals and mutual friend, clubs and societies, and then finding out that one had committed suicide. Couple find note in chimney that reveals their 290,000 house was 100 times cheaper 50 years ago. Ollie is a 49-year-old military veteran. Colin was eventually accepted by Newbattle Abbey College in Dalkeith. His setbacks only made him more determined and he is now an author, public speaker and star of TVs SAS: Who Dares Wins, but the Edinburgh dad of two knows the negative experiences can have the opposite effect on some veterans. On August 2, 2020 The Sun revealed how Ollie and co-starJay Mortonwere axed from the Channel 4 show. Flash point: A British soldier escapes his Warrior armoured vehicle after it was petrol-bombed in Iraq in 2005, Colin Maclachlan gained fame on the Channel 4 show Who Dares Wins last year. The Special Forces stars of Channel 4s hit reality show, SAS: Who Dares Wins, were last night facing the prospect of being classified as persona non grata (PNG) by their former colleagues for discussing secret operations. Colin was involved in some of the most high profile SAS missions during his career including covert surveillance operations, close combat fighting and hostage rescue. The delay saved his life, for while the men disagreed a senior Iraqi policeman appeared and Maclachlan was told to put his clothes on. Few people have taken part in hostage negotiations, hostage rescue operations and also been taken hostage - Colin is one of them. Colin was fortunate enough to have been involved in some of the more high profile and daring missions of the recent period. After leaving the SAS, Colin has worked as an actor, author and public speaker but he has most recently become known for the Channel 4 show, which this year saw three winners as Lou, Mark and Milo were named as the recruits to pass the selection process. indexArray[countInvisible] = index; Among the wounded was the Warrior driver who was photographed throwing himself from his vehicle, his uniform ablaze. The comments below have not been moderated. The infuriated SAS commander stressed his men were in grave danger but he was told: Permission not granted. Colin was involved in hostage negotiation . Mr Maclachlan attended Veterans First Point, the which has centres across Scotland and was set up with money gathered from UK banks in Libor fines for rigging benchmark interest rates. For other inquiries, Contact Us. These ranged from Sniper Commander, Driver Commander, Instructor on Selection Training Wing, Surveillance Operator, Forward Air Controller, Medic, Bodyguard, SF Exchange Programme with Delta Force and Seal Team 6. Giving veterans confidence back can only be a good thing, says Erskine chief executive. Ex-SAS personnel have branded special forces veteran Colin Maclachlan a military fantasist after details of his soon-to-be published book about his service in Iraq came under scrutiny. Maclachlan, who is a now a TV personality, markets himself as an SAS 'hero' and has appeared on a number of shows about the secretive special forces unit. He also worked to provide security for several high-profile clients such as A-level celebrities and the Saudi Royal Family. All books are reviewed by the MoD to ensure state secrets are not leaked. "Now when Im back from Nepal Im happy to have you challenge my word. In the SAS, we're not used to television. Ollie told The Sun: Im disappointed and shocked at the same time because we had record viewing figures. Well put the handcuffs back on you now, put you back in the police car and drive you back.. He had to decide whether to wait for a military convoy to collect him or to hijack a taxi. Email us at tips@the-sun.co.uk or call 0207 782 4368, News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. After it was all over there was no real decompression or debriefing. Furthermore, Maclachlan was the first sniper on the scene when a hijacked flight with 180 passengers landed at Stansted. Ill be interested to hear your proof from your side as to how you know.. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Colin MacLachlan has been accused of exaggerating his exploits by ex-colleagues, But now Colin denies the 'mercy killings', claiming the book was ghost written, Colin MacLachlan on Channel 4's Who Dares Wins, Colindoesn't deny that the killings happened but says he is not responsible for them, SAS veteran who claimed his colleagues carried out mercy killings in Iraq is accused of lying about his own heroics, Shocking photo shows bedsheet where girl died weighing 23st - as mum JOKED about flies in squalid room, Man, 43, died after being held down by security guards at Sainsbury's, Man rushed to hospital with stab wounds after 'incident' at Hackney Central railway station as cops rush to scene, Mr Maclachlan, who shot to fame when he appeared in Channel 4 show Who Dares Wins, insisted allies did carry out mercy killings in the 2003 Iraq War but denied he was responsible, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). 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