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Former SAS man takes the fall, but others cannot rest easy



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Published Date: 09 July 2008
As Simon Mann is sentenced to 34 years for failed coup, speculation persists over the true scale of the affair, writes Clive Fairweather
EVERY SAS member is trained to have a last-minute mental checklist before setting out on a dangerous mission. As the aircraft engines begin to roar, you run through all possible outcomes up ahead and prepare yourself for the worst.

As he prepared...



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  • Last Updated: 08 July 2008 8:47 PM
  • Source: The Scotsman
  • Location: Edinburgh
 
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Dragonlord,

09/07/2008 10:26:43
Even if he had overthrown the government, his share would be a pittance compaired to all those who were behind it. The film dogs of war ( all be it fiction)showed where the real money would have ended up. Soldiers of fortune sell themselves too cheaply, and unless there was an "insurance policy" to cover this outcome, or any other, He will have to bite the bullet and take what comes.

 

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