Functioning as a rankless meritocracy (as far as one of these can exist in a military), initiative, intelligence, and independent thinking were highly sought after traits in recruits. These vehicles were specially equipped with covert radios, video and still cameras, concealed weapons packs, brake lights which could be switched on and off, and engine cut off switches to prevent hijacking. The Gazelles carried sophisticated surveillance gear which was uniquely suited to the operations of 'The Det. He was held in Strand Road RUC Barracks for three days during which time he was refused visits and access to legal counsel.

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Documents obtained by solicitor Fearghal Shiels from the Ministry of Defence provide details of a total of 13 soldiers involved in the Doherty and Fleming ambush. What is not contested is that Dennis was confronted by undercover soldiers of 14th Intelligence (SAS) as he rounded the junction of Chamberlain Street and Harvey Street in the city centre area of Derry. The Det also had their own flight of Army Air Corps Gazelles, which were referred to as 'The Bat Flight.It took at least 10 years for that grief from the loss of Andrew Grundy and even the grief for the loss of my own soul really to emerge and that was an ongoing process, which has taken me decades," he said. I remember, our weapons wouldn't even have been cocked, there wouldn't even have been a round in the chamber," he said. However, it is understood the coroner in charge of the inquest, Jim Kitson, has been made aware of the identity of the unit or units involved. April 1974 – Captain Anthony Pollen was shot dead by the IRA in Derry while carrying out undercover surveillance on a demonstration in the Bogside area. He denied being a member of the SAS and playing a role in the Strabane ambush, claiming he was only posted to the north in June 1985 – several months after the deaths.

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The term "Special Reconnaissance Unit" and the details of its organisation and mode of operations have been kept secret. Although the exact military unit of which he was a member has not been identified, it has been confirmed that he spent four years and nine days in Northern Ireland as part of a “special unit”.Dennis Heaney was 21 years of age when he was shot dead on the streets of his home town Derry by under-cover soldiers of the British Army’s 14th Intelligence Company (a cover name for the SAS) on 10th June 1978. BLOUSON STYLE WATER PROOF WINDPROOF THERMAL COLD WEATHER SOFTY JACKET INSULATED WITH DOWNTOUCH PADDING COATED WITH AQUATITE 3000 WATERPROOF COATING BLACK AND NAVY AVAILABLE ONLY IN THE FOLLOWING SIZES BLACK. GALLERY FOR THIS REGIMENT 14 Intelligence Company(14 INT 'THE DET') Hoodie Please use drop down boxes to select size and colour. Without reference to each other, we all produced the same recommendation: it's been a useful tool, but it's well past it's sell-by date. And I do remember cocking my weapon at that point and I can't remember if I took off the safety catch and I'll tell you now, I was looking for a target.

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A BRITISH army officer suspected of being involved in the operation which led to the deaths of Daniel Doherty and William Fleming is also thought to have had a role in a second ambush that saw three IRA men killed. February 1984: Paul Oram was killed in a gun battle between the IRA and up to ten undercover British soldiers.THIS LISTING IS FOR SHIRTS MADE IN 3+ COLOURWAYS FOR STD 2 COLOURWAYS SEE OTHER LISTING YOU CAN MIX INSIGNIAS, HAVE ONE TO CHEST, ONE TO.

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Eyewitnesses also described seeing one man walking up to the get away car and firing several shots at the unarmed driver, John McNeill, who lived in Downpatrick. Whilst trained to avoid direct contact, 14 Company members were nevertheless highly skilled in close quarters combat (CQB).

The 14 Intelligence Company was the successor to the Special Reconnaissance Unit (SRU), which was itself a reconstituted Military Reaction Force (MRF). Robinson was hit dead minutes after he had shot and killed Catholic man Patrick McKenna close to his home in Ardoyne. Interrogation sessions lasted an average of three hours with an hour’s break and then more interrogations.