SCOUT· 56%1h 22m·2026-09-27·Mental HealthTIM SPICER: The Untold Story of SAS Founding Father Brian Franks: The Axe and the Balloon
Tim Spicer joins The Old Paratrooper Podcast to discuss his new book, The Axe and the Balloon, exploring the remarkable life and legacy of Brian Franks one of the founding fathers of the SAS.In this episode, Tim takes us into the world of the early Special Air Service and the man behind a story that deserves to be far…
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