SAS: Sea King Down

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The first book on the Falklands War to be written by a SAS soldier who fought there. 1982, the British task force sails to liberate the Falkland Islands. Aboard- SAS D Squadron, determined to make their mark. No one more so than Mark 'Splash' Aston. But they have barely seen action when their Sea King helicopter crashes in freezing South Atlantic waters, killing 22 of Mark's comrades. The last out of the sinking wreck, he suffers a broken neck. But defying medical evacuation orders, Mark sneaks off ship, re-joins his SAS comrades to land on a mountain near Port Stanley - to defend it against days of attacks by Argentine special forces . . .

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Brilliant. A rollercoaster of blistering action, survival and behind-the-lines daring -- Damien Lewis
Gripping, fast moving and completely authentic. A brilliant piece of work. Better than Bravo Two Zero -- Mike Rose, former Commanding Officer of the SAS
A gripping untold story of heroism, hardship and sacrifice within the SAS -- Bear Grylls
Brings alive the hardships, fear and bravery of the elite soldier . . . A great tale, loaded with comradeship * Sun *

Author Bio

Mark Aston (Author) Mark "Splash" Aston spent a lifetime in the Army, serving for 39 years in call. Joining the Glosters, as a teenager, he passed selection in 1978 and joined the Mountain Troop of D Squadron, 22 SAS, the only squadron involved in direct action against the Argentine forces. He finished his career as the SAS RSM at the Parachute School. Stuart Tootal (Author) Stuart Tootal is a former army Colonel, a best-selling author and currently a global head in the corporate security sector. His exceptional military career has seen him serve in Northern Ireland and the Middle East.