First Into Action: A Dramatic Personal Account of Life Inside the SBS

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Duncan Falconer has always lived a high stakes life. As an officer in the Special Boat Services for the British Royal Marines, Falconer’s novels are written with authenticity and command. Although he has written a few standalone works, Falconer is best known for his military thrillers featuring John Stratton. This super agent works for the British Royal Marines and goes across the world in rescue missions, covert operations, and military espionage. Early Life

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He was trying to find a route to smuggle two journalists into Yasser Arafat’s besieged compound to interview the Palestinian president on live television. He says: “The big problem was getting out. The first the Israelis knew about the interview was seeing it live on television. They were p***ed. When that happens, they are prepared to do anything to punish you – even execution.

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On 25 February 2015 Simon West was hired to direct the film, which was fully financed by GFM Films. [4] Five days before the filming was set to begin, Cavill exited the film due to creative differences with the script. [5] Later it was announced that Dominic Cooper would take over the title role. Once inside Arafat’s headquarters, the Mukataa, he even joined a line of schoolchildren to have his picture taken with the president. Then came the real challenge. Duncan Falconer joined Hibernian from well-known juvenile side Edinburgh Norton in the summer of 1959.

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All across the USA, people are showing up dead. The deaths don't appear to be connected in any way until one particular death occurs and gets the Secretary of Defense's attention. He arranges for a task force to investigate. Other cast members include Gemma Chan, Austin Stowell, Tyler Hoechlin, and Tom Felton. [6] More cast was announced by Screen Daily, which included Thomas Kretschmann, Derek Jacobi, Connie Nielsen and Jake Fairbrother. [7] Robey, Tim (31 August 2017). "Stratton review: Dominic Cooper is lethally bland in this dull action flop". The Telegraph. At the age of 18, Falconer found another family. He joined the British Royal Marines. At age 19 he went to the SBS (special boat services) selection in Poole Dorset and was only one of nine Marines (out of a class of 147 other men) to successfully complete the challenging SBS course. His mastery of the course and military knowledge impressed his superiors. Even though the military required most candidates are rto serve time as a Commando before applying to the Special Boat Services, Falconer was chosen as an exception to this requirement. To broaden his career, his superiors posted him as the 42 Commando at a later date.

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We were saddened to learn of the passing of Duncan Falconer, who featured for The Hibees in the late 1950s and early 60s. Elite Special Boat Service soldier who wrote new spy movie Stratton says characters are based on real men from his murky job Falconer joined the British Royal Marines at the age of 18. At 19 years of age, he attended SBS selection in Poole Dorset and was one of nine Marines to successfully complete the course out of 147 men. Most candidates are required to serve some time in a Commando unit before applying, however Duncan was given an exception. This was due to many SBS operatives leaving to instead work as deep sea divers in the North Sea for the lucrative salaries. The SBS briefly allowed recruits from CTCRM to apply for selection before serving the usual minimum time in a commando unit. Later he was posted to 42 Commando as a career broadening opportunity. [2] Deciding that his future lay away from Easter Road, after just a few games for the reserves the following season, Falconer would head for Australia to sign for the New South Wales side Apia Leichardt, based in Sydney, before later returning to Britain, where he would join the Tunbridge Wells Police Force in Kent.

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In a the tense opening sequence, Stratton sneaks into a biological weapons lab. Finding it empty, his instincts tell him he has stumbled into a trap and he has to fight his way out. I’m working on the next volume of my autobiography… FIA Again I’m going to begin from the day I left the SBS and the phone call that changed my life. I spent over 25 years in the most challenging places on the planet, a lot of hostile places. Many of them conflict zones. I had …From Washington DC to Paris Susan Travers : 1944 I decide the first step in my search for Susan Travers, to find out if she was indeed still alive, was to write to the French Embassy in Washington DC. It was three months before I received a reply but it was great news. Susan was …

First Into Action: A Dramatic Personal Account of Life Inside First Into Action: A Dramatic Personal Account of Life Inside

Duncan penned the scene after his own “sixth sense” saved his life during a stake-out in Northern Ireland. At the height of The Troubles, he was sent to spy on an IRA boss in County Tyrone. When the two regiments were formed, the SBS dealt with maritime incidents, while the SAS was an airborne unit. But the two have similar roles nowadays.

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a b McNary, Dave (28 May 2015). "Henry Cavill Ditches Action-Thriller 'Stratton' ". Variety . Retrieved 9 July 2015.