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

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. 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. All our combat episodes in one convenient playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6j6YJmRWzt42kYiPGkcFfa?si=95e5366e4ad945a3 Buy David book here https://uk.bookshop.org/a/1549/9781849955546 Episode extras here https://coldwarconversations.com/episode384/ The fight to preserve Cold War history continues and via a simple monthly donation, you will give me the ammunition to continue to preserve Cold War history. You’ll become part of our community, get ad-free episodes, and get a sought-after CWC coaster as a thank you and you’ll bask in the warm glow of knowing you are helping to preserve Cold War history. Just go to https://coldwarconversations.com/donate/ If a monthly contribution is not your cup of tea, we welcome one-off donations via the same link. Find the ideal gift for the Cold War enthusiast in your life! Just go to https://coldwarconversations.com/store/ Follow us on BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/coldwarpod.bsky.social Follow us on Threads https://www.threads.net/@coldwarconversations Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/ColdWarPod Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/coldwarpod/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/coldwarconversations/ Youtube https://youtube.com/@ColdWarConversations Love history? Join Intohistory https://intohistory.com/coldwarpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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The Cold War Blood Tattoo (51)

The Cold War Blood Tattoo (51)

In 1951, a small pilot program was launched in Indiana and Utah as a civilian defense measure to aid in the aftermath of a nuclear attack. The idea was simple: If a bomb dropped, people would need med...

27 Helmi 201944min

The Cold War Struggle for the Soul of Science - Freedom's Laboratory (50)

The Cold War Struggle for the Soul of Science - Freedom's Laboratory (50)

Audra J Wolfe is writer, editor, and historian based in Philadelphia. With a background in both science and history her work specifically focuses on the role of science during the Cold War, a period w...

23 Helmi 201947min

An RAF pilot remembers the end of the Cold War (49)

An RAF pilot remembers the end of the Cold War (49)

In this episode we welcome back Nick Anderson who told us about his RAF service intercepting TU-95 Soviet Bear bombers over the North Sea.  The story continues with his accounts of how the Soviet ai...

16 Helmi 201938min

Gillian - A US Student visits Cold War Poland in 1989 (48)

Gillian - A US Student visits Cold War Poland in 1989 (48)

In this episode we welcome back Gillian Cox who told us about her student trip to East Germany in 1989. In this episode the story continues with her trip further East into Poland. At this point Polan...

9 Helmi 201924min

Red Reporter - Covert Correspondent for Cold War East Germany - Part 1 (47)

Red Reporter - Covert Correspondent for Cold War East Germany - Part 1 (47)

Today we speak to John Green. John Green grew up in Coventry in a communist family. After abandoning a zoology degree course after his second year at Bristol University, he switched to Drama. In 1964 ...

2 Helmi 201947min

The Berlin Trilogy - Author Interview (46)

The Berlin Trilogy - Author Interview (46)

Today we welcome author Paul Grant whose excellent Berlin trilogy is set in Berlin during World War 2 and the Cold War. Paul and I talk about the books as well as his inspiration and how he did his ...

26 Tammi 201957min

Cold War East German Army Officer at the 40th Anniversary Parade of East Germany (45)

Cold War East German Army Officer at the 40th Anniversary Parade of East Germany (45)

In this episode, we welcome back Torsten Belger a former East German Officer. You can listen to other episodes with Torsten here https://coldwarconversations.com/episode39/ and here https://coldwarc...

19 Tammi 201942min

Cold War intercepts of Soviet Aircraft with the RAF (44)

Cold War intercepts of Soviet Aircraft with the RAF (44)

Nick Anderson is a former RAF Phantom jet fighter pilot.  We discuss flying in the Cold War and in detail how the RAF would have responded to a nuclear attack.  We also talk about how QRA (Quick R...

12 Tammi 201945min

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