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Cold War Conversations

In conversation with 7 BRIXMIS veterans - Part 2 (270)

Cold War Conversations

Ian Sanders

Society & Culture, Documentary, History

4.8758 Ratings

🗓️ 4 January 2023

⏱️ 66 minutes

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Summary

Part 2, of a two part recording. Part 1 is here https://coldwarconversations.com/episode268 In October of 2022, I was asked by the West Pennines Military Vehicle Trust to moderate a Q&A session with a number of BRIXMIS veterans. Attending were Drivers Neil Walton, Pete Curran, Dave Collins and Kev Smith, plus Sandy Saxton-Warne (Joint operations & weapons) , Mike Hill (Tour officer), Mike Corcoran (Weapons), and Dave Butler (Senior Non Commissioned Officer, Tourer). It was an amazing afternoon of reminiscing about their experiences and viewing the amazing collections they had from that time.  My good friend Colin Dyter was a massive help with the recording, but a quick note that the audio is not up to the usual quality of Cold War Conversations, due to background noise, but I think the events and activities described definitely make it worth listening to. 0:00 Introduction and background on the episode's guests 2:15 BRIXMIS veterans and their stories 6:44 Importance of safeguarding sensitive equipment and intelligence gathering 14:52 Identifying and tracking Soviet equipment 24:06 Scavenging procedures and notable discoveries 30:22 Operation Tomahawk and the risks of tour driving 39:35 Confrontations with Russians and successful escapes 46:17 Use of maps and marking points of interest in the Cold War 58:10 Collecting memorabilia and living conditions in the DDR 1:02:14 Closing remarks and episode extras Table of contents powered by PodcastAI✨ Cold War history is disappearing; however, a simple monthly donation will keep this podcast on the air. You’ll become part of our community 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 also welcome one-off donations via the same link. Episode notes here https://coldwarconversations.com/episode270 Support the show Support the project! https://coldwarconversations.com/donate/ 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0

Welcome to Cold War Conversations, the home of real stories of the Cold War.

0:05.9

Timothy Shalame is Bob Dylan and a complete unknown.

0:09.4

If anyone who's going to hold your attention on the state, you have to kind of be a freak.

0:13.9

Critics agree it's outstanding on every level. Five stars.

0:19.1

Shalemay is a revelation.

0:20.8

What do you want to be?

0:21.9

Whatever it is, they don't want me to be.

0:23.8

Now nominated for the Golden Globes for Best Picture, Best Actor, and Best Supporting Actor, Edward Norton.

0:29.3

A complete unknown.

0:30.6

Ladies and gentlemen, Bob Bill!

0:32.4

In cinemas, January 17, rated 15.

0:36.0

The sobs or Russians, if I'm being a,, if the equipment didn't work, like a tank ground,

0:41.4

they'll just throw it out the top, and they're not bothered to recover it in a straight way.

0:46.5

So again, this was don't dust.

0:50.0

This is Cold War Conversations.

0:53.8

If you're new here, you've come to the right place to listen to first-hand Cold War history accounts.

1:00.2

Do make sure you follow us in your podcast app or join our emailing list to keep up with the latest episode.

1:09.6

In October of 2022, I was asked by the West Pennines Military Vehicle Trust

1:15.9

to moderate a question and answer session with the number of Brixsmiths veterans.

1:21.8

Attending were drivers Neil Walton, Pete Curran, Dave Collins and Kev Smith,

1:27.7

plus Sandy Saxton-Warn, Joint Operations and Weapons,

1:31.7

Mike Hill, tour officer, Mike Corcoran, weapons,

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