The Old Paratrooper Podcast
— Ian Getty Ex Royal Irish, hostage in Sierra Leone, 2006 Afghanistan veteran and a top bloke.

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Ian Getty Ex Royal Irish, hostage in Sierra Leone, 2006 Afghanistan veteran and a top bloke.

The Old Paratrooper Podcast

Ian Getty is a former soldier of the Royal Irish Regiment who was held hostage in Sierra Leone in 2000 during Operation Barras and was subsequently rescued. Following his military career, he has become a prominent figure in veteran support, working with organizations like Veterans for Veterans to help veterans with…

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