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TimHeale9

Welcome to Tim Heale’s Channel — where real military life meets extraordinary stories. From the barracks to battlefields, rugby pitches to ski slopes, and Berlin to Belfast, this is where true tales of service, camaraderie, and adventure come to life.Join Tim — a veteran with decades of experience spanning the Royal Marines, British Army, and operations across Germany, Northern Ireland, and war zones worldwide — as he shares authentic insights into Cold War life, regimental traditions, and the human

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23:06

Riding Through History: Dachau, Nuremberg, Colditz,...

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2026/02/14

Send a text Four British Army veterans ride Ducatis across Europe to confront the hardest chapters of World War II—and to share them with honesty and respect. In this episode we visit Dachau Concentration Camp, Courtroom 600, Nuremberg Trials, Colditz Castle (Oflag IV-C), Patton Memorial Museum, Plzeň, Lidice Memorial, Operation Anthropoid sites in Prague (Heydrich ambush & Church of Sts Cyril and Methodius), Stalag Luft III, Żagań (The Great Escape), and Auschwitz-Birkenau. Expect a powe...

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25:06

Veterans, V4S & Victory: Restorations, HMS Victory...

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2026/02/12

Send a text Four British Army veterans turn wrenches and roll cameras as we restore classic motorcycles (Rudge Ulster, BSA B31, Triumph Speed Twin, Norton Model 25) to concours condition—then road-test them alongside our Ducati Multistrada V4S fleet. Between oily fingers and 4K slow-mo, we don mess kit for a top-table dinner aboard HMS Victory (Senior Rates’ Mess), return for the legendary meat raffle, and fuel up on camaraderie before mapping a 4,000-mile Riding Through History European Tour...

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24:23

Riding Through History: Veterans’ Tribute, Ducati V4S...

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2026/02/10

Send a text British Army veterans, medals and memories, Ducati Multistrada V4S road tests, and a reunion with old SAS mates—this episode packs it all in. We unveil a powerful home tribute at The Old Manor House: life-size mannequins in blues with our hard-earned medals—a daily salute to service. Then it’s studio time: a candid live Q&A about our careers, MBEs, Military Medals, and how four friends forged a lifelong team. On two wheels, we dive into a veteran’s review of the Ducati V4S (ad...

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21:24

Veterans Ride the Highlands: Applecross, Arctic...

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2026/02/08

Send us a text British Army veterans on two wheels, riding Scotland’s wild Highlands and telling real military and life stories along the way. In this episode of Riding Through History, we roll out from Scourie Bay to the Lochinver Pie Shop (legend confirmed), pay our respects at the Arctic Convoy Exhibition Centre, and tackle the fog-shrouded Bealach na Bà (Applecross Pass) before a fireside debrief. We visit the Commando Memorial at Spean Bridge and the Garden of Remembrance, reflecting on ...

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25:12

Riding Through History: Veterans, Ducatis &...

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2026/02/06

Send us a text Four British Army veterans, four brand-new Ducati Multistrada V4S, and a mission to Ride Through History. In this episode we dust off the classics, launch our veteran media HQ, then hit the road to Scotland for a North Coast 500 (NC500) adventure packed with military history, banter, and breathtaking scenery. Expect workshop prep, on-bike footage, and slow-mo hero shots—plus couch-chat in the studio answering “Who are you lot?” with honest, funny, veteran truth. We stop at Roys...

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24:41

Veterans Build “The Old Manor House” HQ: Studio,...

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2026/02/04

Send us a text British Army veterans, a brand-new home base, and a mission to tell real military and life stories. In this episode, we move from yacht to The Old Manor House—our purpose-built HQ near the Solent—kitting out a NASA-level studio, launching a bar/venue called The Salamanca Club, and assembling a veteran crew to make it all run: RAF Master Chef in the kitchen, Royal Navy Warrant Officer stewarding service, and ex-Int Corps talent in our control room. Expect authentic military stor...

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23:39

Atlantic Homecoming: Veteran Crew, Storm Survival &...

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2026/02/02

Send us a text British Army veterans, blue-water miles, and one roaring Atlantic storm. In this episode we leave the Caribbean, grab a rare weather window, and push Salamanca east for Southern Ireland and a long-awaited homecoming. Expect real seamanship — reefed main, storm jib, four-hour watches, damage control drills, and the kind of gallows humour only service life teaches. After 30 hours of heavy weather we make landfall in Baltimore (Ireland), cruise the Scilly Isles, then hop Plymouth ...

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22:49

Military Life & Adventure: Veteran Sailors, Two...

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2026/01/31

Send us a text Veteran service, extreme sport, epic travel and the ride of a lifetime — this video hands you the full story. I’m Tim Heale, ex-British Army infantry soldier turned PSYOPS operator, and in this episode I take you behind the uniform, onto a motorbike across historic battlefields, into offshore sailing missions and on to the rugby pitch. Dive into military life from the 1970s to the 2010s: deployments in Germany, action in war zones, training in public order, and the camaraderie ...

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25:08

From Combat Boots to Deck Shoes | The Atlantic...

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2026/01/29

Send us a text What happens when four battle-tested veterans trade barracks life for blue horizons? Join Stephen, Vinka, Johan, and Marlin as they swap camouflage for canvas aboard their Hallberg-Rassy 43, Salamanca. This episode of The Parallel Four charts the start of their greatest adventure yet — a full Atlantic Circuit captured in cinematic detail. From demolishing the old house in Hitchin and building their dream home to slipping lines from Gosport and setting sail for Madeira, Tenerife...

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19:41

From Medals to Masts: The Final Chapter | Military...

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2026/01/27

Send us a text After decades of service, medals, and mayhem, the time finally came to swap uniforms for lifejackets. In this episode of The Parallel Four, join Stephen, Johan, Vinka, and Marlin as they celebrate their final months in service with all the pomp, laughter, and camaraderie that defined their careers—from the Mess’s legendary Burns Night Supper to the grand farewell dinners that closed a remarkable chapter of military life. Expect whisky, tartan, haggis, heartfelt toasts, and a fe...

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23:28

Receiving Our MBE at Buckingham Palace | Real British...

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2026/01/25

Send us a text Join us for an unforgettable chapter in The Parallel Four — the day we stepped through the gates of Buckingham Palace to receive our MBE medals. From covert ops to cucumber sandwiches, this is real British military life at its most extraordinary. Follow Stephen, Johan, Vinka, and Marlin as they swap deserts for dress blues and find themselves face-to-face with royalty. Expect laughter, pride, and a few surprises — including conversations with Princess Anne, the Duchess of Wesse...

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15:19

From Battlefield to Blueprint: Building Our Dream...

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2026/01/23

Send us a text After decades of service, deployments, and life on the move, The Parallel Four finally get the one thing they’d earned — freedom. In this episode, we trade the dust and discipline of Afghanistan for dreams and blueprints back home. Watch as Stephen, Johan, Vinka, and Marlin turn a lottery windfall into a new chapter of adventure — ordering their dream Hallberg-Rassy 43 Mk III yacht in Sweden and designing the ultimate Edwardian home overlooking the Solent. Expect humour, heart,...

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23:50

Radio Garmsir: British PsyOps in Helmand (2008–09) |...

TimHeale9 ·

2026/01/21

Send us a text Real British military & life stories from the 1970s–2010s: Germany postings, Afghanistan/Helmand, PsyOps & Intelligence, rugby, skiing, Mess life and family—told with humour, honesty, and hard-won lessons. Subscribe for true operations, training insights, and veterans’ stories. From frostbitten Garmsir to the tense alleys of Sangin, this episode shows how a tiny PsyOps team turned RIAB (Radio in a Box) into a force-multiplier across Helmand. We set up Radio Garmsir insi...

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23:35

From Deathly Hallows to Helmand (2008): Delivering...

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2026/01/19

Send us a text Authentic British military & life stories from the 1970s–2010s: Germany postings, PsyOps/Int, Afghanistan, plus rugby, skiing, Mess life—told with humour, heart, and hard-won lessons. Subscribe for veterans’ stories, training insights, and on-the-ground ops. Ever wondered how a small team turns ideas into influence on the ground? In this episode we go from wrapping our final translation job—the Harry Potter: Deathly Hallows finale—to fielding RIAB (Radio in a Box) across He...

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Briefing the Brass: 6-Month Prep, Combat Medic Skills...

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2026/01/17

Send us a text Authentic British military and life stories from the 1970s–2010s: Germany postings, PsyOps/Int, Afghanistan, plus rugby, skiing, and Sergeants’ Mess mayhem—told with humour and hard-won lessons. Subscribe for on-the-ground ops, training insights, and veteran camaraderie. In this episode we take you inside a no-nonsense British Army briefing that turned hard lessons into doctrine. We lay out why teams need six months’ pre-deployment training, full HQ integration, and real immers...

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23:27

Helmand Patrols & Ambush Survival | Real British Army...

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2026/01/15

Send us a text Authentic British military and life stories spanning the 1970s–2010s: Germany postings, PsyOps/Int, Afghanistan & Iraq prep, plus rugby, skiing, family and Mess life. Expect humour, hard lessons, and real camaraderie from veterans who were there. Subscribe for on-the-ground missions, training insights, and true stories that go beyond the headlines. Step onto the dusty lanes outside Lashkar Gah for a true British Army patrol that turns from tense quiet to full-blown Taliban ...

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21:28

From Snowy Sweden to Helmand: Real British Military...

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2026/01/13

Send us a text Authentic British military and life stories from the 1970s–2010s: Germany postings, PsyOps/Int, Afghanistan & Iraq prep, plus rugby, skiing, and family—told with humour, heart, and hard-won lessons. Expect true-to-life deployments, Sergeants’ Mess mayhem, and snapshots of real camaraderie. Subscribe for veterans’ stories, training insights, and on-the-ground adventures. Join us for a powerful chapter of real British military life that spans family, tradition, and deployment...

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25:51

Chicksands to Sierra Leone: PsyOps Radio, Mess Life &...

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2026/01/11

Send us a text Step inside real military life with a fast-paced story that jumps from Chicksands paperwork purgatory to field innovation with RIAB (Radio in a Box), and on to a gritty five-week PsyOps stint in Freetown, Sierra Leone. Expect true military stories packed with humour, resilience, and hard-won lessons—plus the chaos and camaraderie of the Sergeants’ Mess, Remembrance, and muddy midweek rugby. We round off with a full-family Swedish Julafton at the lodge—snow, glögg, and tradition...

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20:21

Race Day at Brands Hatch | Team Parallel Mayhem’s...

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2026/01/09

Send us a text Race day at Brands Hatch — nothing compares to it. The roar of two-stroke engines, the smell of bacon rolls from the Hailwood Café, and Paddock Hill waiting to test every nerve. In this episode of The Parallel Four, join Stephen, Vinka, Johan, and Marlin — real-life veterans, riders, and lifelong friends — as they take their legendary RG500s to victory. From the adrenaline-fueled chaos of the Indy circuit to the laughter and banter back in the paddock, this story captures every...

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26:29

Operation Telic 3: Sandstorms, PsyOps & Surreal...

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2026/01/07

Send us a text Operation Telic 3 — Iraq, 2004. The four return to the desert for another round of chaos, camaraderie, and comedy in uniform. From endless briefings and coffee-fuelled PsyOps meetings at Basra HQ to cross-cultural encounters with Italian, Dutch, and Japanese forces, this episode dives deep into the strange, surreal side of modern warfare. Join Stephen, Johan, Vinka, and Marlin as they navigate Multinational Division South East, balancing intel work with sandstorms, near misses,...

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