Ex-SAS soldier John McAleese, who led the raid that ended the 1980 siege at Iran's embassy in London, has died.
Mr McAleese, who was in his early 60s, died on Friday in Thessaloniki, Greece, the Foreign Office said.
The former sergeant led the team which blew out the building's windows and rescued 24 hostages from gunmen
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-14697819
Mac can be clearly seen here, placing the frame charge on the front windows of the embassy, which was seen by millions around the world http://youtu.be/QpMqx3y9Mio
We salute you !!
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Lt_Col WIZ, VC, MiD (Ret)
It is also understood that Mac will be buried in the SAS cemetary in Hereford.
Lt_Col WIZ, VC, MiD (Ret)
A sad day for his friends, family and colleagues.
SAS_Vet_Random
Lt. Col (Retired)
22nd [SAS] Elite Virtual Regiment
this is truly a sad day for his Family and friends as well as all those he has helped.
[SAS]_Vet_Ade Veteran (Vet) 22nd Elite Virtual Regiment.
Sad day for another old soldier fallen. Not by war, not by bullets and grenades. But by the fact that we do not live forever.
The man is finally reunited with his son and his fallen comrades.
RIP Mac !
SAS_Capt_Sniper
Head of Recruitment & Tactical Training
GCHQ - 22nd SAS Elite Virtual Regiment
R.I.P John
True legend!
R.I.P. McAleese :cry:
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Shawty