From Cold War Berlin to Belfast – A Paratrooper’s Story Pt 2 (384)

David Mackay is a former Cold War special forces officer and author of Bubbleheads, SEALs and Wizards: America's Scottish Bastion in the Cold War (cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/0efac72e-6e10-1…). He continues his unvarnished anecdotes about his Cold War career as an officer in the Parachute Regiment.

The conversation extends to further experiences in East Berlin, West Germany, Nigeria, and Northern Ireland, highlighting the varied roles and military duties he undertook—from Flag Patrols in East Berlin to being shot by the IRA with many stops in between.

Through David’s unique humorous and reflective storytelling he sheds light on the often absurd and dangerous realities of being a British officer during the Cold War.

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