CHINOOK CREW CHICK | THE DEBRIEF | Former RAF Aircrew Liz McConaghy

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CHINOOK CREW CHICK | THE DEBRIEF | Former RAF Aircrew Liz McConaghy

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In this episode of The Debrief, former 22 SAS Trooper Big Phil Campion speaks to Liz McConaghy.
As RAF Aircrew Liz completed 10 tours of Afghanistan, 2 Tours of Iraq, and was the longest serving female aircrew member on the aircraft, serving 17 years. At 21, she was also the youngest Aircrew to deploy to Iraq, and completed 4 years as the only female on the crew, leading to her title 'Chinook Crew Chick'. An extensive career with the MERT team ultimately met an end when Liz was medically discharged due to physical injury, and this is where her own battle began, fighting demons picked up along the way...
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@ad4mkelly 10 ай бұрын

10 Tours of Afgan - Liz is a absolute warrior 💪 🇬🇧👏

@TM240x 10 ай бұрын

MERT crews , absolute heroes the lot of em .

@StephaneDemers 8 ай бұрын

Oh Liz you are making a difference by sharing, teaching and leading. Well done, don't stop!

@ForceRadioHQ 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@DJR1409 10 ай бұрын

I’ve read Liz’s book and heard her interviewed before but watched this start to finish. You can see how she’s developed as a speaker and is incredibly polished in delivering her fascinating story. Big Phil doing another great job, loving your work. 👍👊

@markbradford4569 10 ай бұрын

Just ordered the book myself.

@adamevans8133 10 ай бұрын

i was in the Engineers that were attached to the marines when Tom Currie died right in front of my face. when she mentioned his name it took me back a bit! love to hear other peoples perspective of the same conflict. keep up the great work!

@adamevans8133 10 ай бұрын

@@ForceRadioHQ more than welcome! It nice to hear from others perspectives of the same situations. Keep up the good work!

@MrBrendan59 3 ай бұрын

which Engineer unit?

@adamevans8133 3 ай бұрын

@@MrBrendan59 59 CDO mate, they brought in some lads prior to tour to boost numbers from 25. So yes I was a hat! 😂

@JammyDodger45 14 күн бұрын

Whilst the RAF rightly gets 💩 for some of the ridiculous stuff they do it's people like Liz who put it all straight back in focus. The MERT crews were an absolutely incredible bunch of thoroughly professional guys, to my mind they deserve the utmost respect and gratitude.

@ForceRadioHQ 14 күн бұрын

Thank you for watching!

@jmpersonal2402 3 ай бұрын

Brilliant interview Phil, and what a champion lady....

@ForceRadioHQ 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching, we'd love to have Liz back in the studio.

@patdennison4508 10 ай бұрын

Love Big Phils Interviews! He's the best one out of them all.

@Blackmafia943 10 ай бұрын

Amazing Lady. Words fail for what you have done. Thank=You.

@SuperNINJA1977 Ай бұрын

Wow!! Liz you are a legend and thank you for your service, it is people like yourself that I hold in such high regard for your service. Phil, as always a legend as well and you, Liz and all the many, many, many other servicemen and women are the inspiration that we should all look up to because we owe you all so much. Loved the interview and I will be reading/listening to the books asap

@ForceRadioHQ Ай бұрын

Wow, thank you!

@adamwells515 10 ай бұрын

Thanks Liz. Same for me when I went to get some help. Take these and see you in six weeks! I won’t be about in six weeks!! All not bad now and good to listen to you. Thanks. Adam (Ex RHA). Fist bump to you Phil.

@HarmerSimon 2 ай бұрын

If it wasn't for the MERT crews - I wouldn't be here today. Absolute legends.

@HarmerSimon 2 ай бұрын

Otterburn 🤢🤢🤢🤮

@ForceRadioHQ 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing 👏🏻

@neilbennett7892 10 ай бұрын

I am going to talk to someone tomorrow , thank you\

@FirearmsGunGear 3 ай бұрын

How'd it go? Hope you're doing well

@irishmike8218 9 ай бұрын

I left NI 30 years ago, and loved hearing that county Down accent!!

@ColinJHMorton 3 ай бұрын

Watched this a couple of times, tremendous and sincere interview. Warms the heart. 👊🏻

@ForceRadioHQ 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching, we'd love it if you would share this video to help spread the word!

@BitsuTechi 2 ай бұрын

I am neither a veteran nor a first responder, but this story resonated with me. My family and I have had to deal with very challenging mental health issues and have managed to come out the other side stronger for it. It is something that never goes away, but we have learned to live and thrive! I really appreciate both Phil and Liz's transparency and honesty. You are both inspirations to us all, veterans and civies as well! Thank you so much!!!

@ForceRadioHQ 2 ай бұрын

Wow thank you for your kind words! Your support is so important to us 👏🏻

@youknownada2326 19 күн бұрын

Well played Phil. Brilliant podcast 👏 👌 👍

@ForceRadioHQ 19 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@doncorleone482 10 ай бұрын

Discovered your channel a week ago. Frickin love it. Especially the selection series 👌

@coffeeguy6673 3 ай бұрын

Thanks Phil, what an amazing guest, once again !! I served in the RAF in the 80s , a radio operator attached to 244 Royal Signals ( Tac Comms Wing UKMF, RAF Brize Norton ) and our unit supported the Chinook squadrons, mainly 7 Squadron RAF Odiham and 33 Squadron Pumas. I know this is commonly said, but, thank you, both of you for your service to our great nation and for this brilliant podcast. Cheers, Daz, Leicester.

@ForceRadioHQ 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@user-ze5tu4ck1t 3 ай бұрын

She is super Human to me . A Fantastic unbelievable Human being. Can't express how much I Respect this Women.

@ForceRadioHQ 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@montybrewster7 9 ай бұрын

What an incredible women with a mind blowing & at times heartbreaking story. Thank you for sharing your story & for your service liz. I pray that all service veterans will get the help & support they desrve. They are all true heroes.

@ForceRadioHQ 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for listening, and your support ⚔️

@mickeypowell1133 3 ай бұрын

Absolutely outstanding Liz. So much happened in those 17 years and it took its toll. But as you said, your time was not up. It was a privilege to listen to you on here. Respects

@ForceRadioHQ 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching!

@mickeypowell1133 3 ай бұрын

@@ForceRadioHQ Phil I was former WO2 CSM with B( PWRR ) Coy, London Regt TA

@davidcowley 4 ай бұрын

Big Phil, your guests are brilliant, truly an inspiration ❤

@KevinLearAdventures 10 ай бұрын

Don't think I could more in awe or in love with any other women - incredible Liz, absolutely incredible xx

@humansnotai4912 8 ай бұрын

Wow, what an amazing interview. 95 Amitriptyline OD would have put Liz into really nasty cardiac arrhythmias. So glad to hear that you've recovered Liz and hope you've found some peace. Thanks again Phil, this was a really great 1hr and 15 mins. Namaste x

@ForceRadioHQ 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@Herr_Bishmeister 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for such an engaging and relevant discussion. Liz, an incredible human being. All serving and veterans have had impactful and life forming experiences. Decompression training post deployment (if it still happens) I would like to think has helped identifying the in service hand rails, but as you say, what after. Ive been out 14 years and maintain very close friendships that my civvy mates will never achieve or understand. That friendship forms my rock. Great job Phil.

@MarkG-su4wd 10 ай бұрын

Amazing, total inspiration. Wish you the best Liz

@perdix99 3 ай бұрын

An excellent interview; Liz got to speak without being dragged back to the usual stuff. Very important issues raised and dealt with. Many thanks Phil.

@ForceRadioHQ 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@gazgsxr 10 ай бұрын

Another fantastic podcast, absolutely loving this show!

@Rattagun46 8 ай бұрын

Love your podcasts phil, great interviewer! Liz flew on Bravo November! 👏 Literally the most famous longest serving chinook to ever fly 👌

@ForceRadioHQ 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@HardRoutine_TOTW 28 күн бұрын

Amazing podcast. 👊

@ForceRadioHQ 28 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@leedavison268 Ай бұрын

Class… knowing you had this lot have your back out there took the edge off keep up the good work

@ForceRadioHQ Ай бұрын

Thanks, will do!

@shirleydrury5565 10 ай бұрын

This lady is a jem god bless her. And Phil u r a legend. I love your podcasts and I thank you regards😊😊

@cutlass6332 3 ай бұрын

Total respect, amazing story thank you for sharing this.

@ForceRadioHQ 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching!

@LtGenAile 10 ай бұрын

Thank you both for a fantastic epic.

@user-rh8gp6lt1t 8 ай бұрын

The marine she carried is Tom "Vindus" Currie RIP

@Jimimac73 5 ай бұрын

Well articulated Liz... ❤ I hope you made some kind of report to the Home Secretary and the General Medical Council regarding the appalling chain of events you described at being prescribed those drugs and the notable lack of empathy and action of the GP surgery... Keep on keeping on

@ForceRadioHQ 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching

@teresaebbs909 10 ай бұрын

Amazing lady , amazing podcast ❤

@johnnunn8688 10 ай бұрын

That was a marvellous interview and what a lovely and engaging Doris Liz is, well done. I’m pretty sure, that she’s not a little girl from Basingsmoke though, not with that accent. Will be ordering the book, deffo.

@mediapartners9950 10 ай бұрын

Another fantastic pod Phil! A brilliant interview with a very courageous veteran 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@robertmspooner 10 ай бұрын

Luv listening to her such a luvly voice to listen to ....

@grahamashley4498 10 ай бұрын

Phil, Liz, thank you ❤

@Ruggers75 10 ай бұрын

Another fascinating story, great interview as always, all the best Liz

@michaelrichardjones9524 3 ай бұрын

Incredible interview of an incredible lady!!! Top Notch Phil ..keep em coming!

@ForceRadioHQ 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for your support! Help us spread the word!

@simonphillips6829 10 ай бұрын

Outstanding!

@translunar1 10 ай бұрын

Another excellent discussion Phil and Liz is wonderful. Such a super person!

@72Bigray 3 ай бұрын

Another Great show! Another Great story told by another brave lady!! Thank you for your service!!

@ForceRadioHQ 3 ай бұрын

Thanks again!

@ScottHulley-hq7jq 10 ай бұрын

Salute to you both.

@markymark272 3 ай бұрын

Be the best👍🇬🇧 Well done Liz... Ulster Girls Rock.

@ForceRadioHQ 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching

@happyjohnwalks 2 ай бұрын

What a story, she deserves to live and enjoy a long and happy life! ❤

@ForceRadioHQ 2 ай бұрын

That she does 👏🏻

@chrisdonlon5603 2 ай бұрын

fabulous interview - per ardua!

@ForceRadioHQ 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@mozzer55555 10 ай бұрын

Great interview ✌️ keep ‘em comin Uncle Phil!

@ndpd1066 10 ай бұрын

Great interview Phil, I can relate to Liz story so much.

@markbradford4569 10 ай бұрын

Cracking story. Love the pod.

@grumpytrucker2015 3 ай бұрын

Absolutely stunning interview, off to buy the book.

@ForceRadioHQ 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching

@davidparker5439 10 ай бұрын

Very brave young lady 👍

@markcrescent-xg3hl 4 ай бұрын

What an amazing powerful story - thank you Liz and thank you Phil!

@ForceRadioHQ 4 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@martinfoster9848 10 ай бұрын

Brilliant!

@martinfoster9848 10 ай бұрын

@@ForceRadioHQ Keep up the good interviewing and guest selection.

@clivealman5700 3 ай бұрын

Very Impressed.

@ForceRadioHQ 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@kennymcewan7281 2 ай бұрын

After listening to this what a cracking lassie what an interview we'll done folks coming from a ex signals scallie

@ForceRadioHQ 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching

@johnnunn8688 10 ай бұрын

The Bravo November story, should be found in the Flying Log Books of the crews who flew in her, Shirley? Dunno where you’d find those, though 🤷‍♂️.

@TheSgtFruitcake 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for this. #mentalhealthmatters

@Laters3 9 ай бұрын

Top woman much respect 🇮🇲🇮🇲🇮🇲

@bravo2zero796 10 ай бұрын

Fantastic podcast , absolute fucking legends. massive respect

@johnnunn8688 10 ай бұрын

No need to fucking swear, mate, for fuck’s sake!

@percymonster1 3 ай бұрын

This is at least the 2nd time I’ve listened to this podcast and it’s as entertaining as ever, the thing I find hardest to swallow and taking into account the suicidal stuff and the witnessing loss of life from the lads is the way she talks about lockdown. I’m guessing carrying on the military way of following orders. It makes my blood boil what the government did scamming people into this bullshit and who knows how many people died because of this, whether that be just like her carrying pre issues like PTSD or the isolation of this so called lockdown or even the VAST LACK of treatment to or access to hospitals for terminal illnesses. I’m so lucky I ignored the whole scam and went about my buisness as normal, these politicians should be charged with treason. How close she came to not making it gives me the shivers, what a waste that would have been.

@ForceRadioHQ 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing

@gdogg4002 4 ай бұрын

This is emotional, normalising such trauma is mad. I tip my hat to these people.

@ForceRadioHQ 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching

@JB-td9fz 3 ай бұрын

What a great girl x

@markstevenson7884 5 ай бұрын

What a brilliant “ chick” / “ Doris”…. Said with affection. Great interview. Post service suicide, out of the club etc.

@ForceRadioHQ 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching! 😁

@adventure1life.liveit434 4 ай бұрын

Well done 👏

@ForceRadioHQ 4 ай бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@kennymcewan7281 2 ай бұрын

Ex forces ma self don't agree with sergeant after basic but it is what it is bud bud great episode

@ForceRadioHQ 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching

@derektomlinson2521 9 ай бұрын

It’s true that people need a support group I.e. comrades,friends and family. However you need to fight the internal demons and remember tomorrow is another day and life can turn on a sixpence.

@ForceRadioHQ 9 ай бұрын

Absolutely ⚔️

@glennj6465 2 ай бұрын

Wow wow row 😢😢😢 I totally loved all af this Ladies story and I cried at 50-52 minutes 😱😭😭😭 What a disgusting scenario she was put in 🤬🤬🤬

@ForceRadioHQ 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@ssr481 10 ай бұрын

Had two people I gave all hours access to whenever they needed to talk.. one died about two years ago from health issues (I wear his division insignia on a ball cap for the minor league hockey team I'm involved with to honor his memory) and am still in touch with someone who was in the trailers in Dharhan when the SCUDs hit in 1991... she's doing much better now. Also have a friend in the UK who has PTSD from being blown up twice in AFG... The main thing and most important step is realizing that help is needed.. and talking to someone..

@johnnunn8688 10 ай бұрын

Re that 6 months after you leave, when you can pop back into camp for the mess etc. well, some will be there all the time and at the end of 6 months will be back where they started. Gotta do something though.

@bigaljack56 10 ай бұрын

RE The Hele copter that ditched and lost the door on the Faulklands: Mike Brewer done a show that tracked the history of the helicopter and actually found the lost door in the Faulklands if I remember right. It's years ago since I seen it so details a bit hazy. I'll be sure to buy this girls book. Fantastic podcast.

@bigaljack56 10 ай бұрын

@@ForceRadioHQ Falklands Hero: Bravo November.27 March 2012 Discovery channel. You'll find it from that.

@m3photo726 3 ай бұрын

44:19 “ … got lockdown … “ The suffering caused to her that almost ended in suicide and the countless cases of actual death and mental damage due to the governmental order to impose house arrest upon millions of people was a crime that must be punished. The fact that such measures were in fact to push a worldwide commercial experiment makes it even more heinous.

@sniperrhyshughes6648 4 ай бұрын

Marine curry's death is covered on a documentary filmed between initial training and combat its called marine on the front line

@TonyConnoli 10 ай бұрын

I 100% agree more needs to be done when lads and lasses leave the army there needs to be more done from the individual regiments I left about 6 months ago and havnt heard a word from anyone I used to work with other than the lads I was close with luckily but nobody in the unit gives a fuck about you once you’ve left and that’s quite sad considering one minute your sat in in a field in the butt fuck middle of knowhere having the time of your life together to absolute radio silence it’s a real shame

@markrunnalls7215 10 ай бұрын

I heard a story from an ex Sea king crewman ,and at the beginning before they take off ,they'd hold a ceremony were they'd bless the nut that held the rotor blades on ..

@johnnunn8688 10 ай бұрын

I hope the locus Dr sees this and learns something from it. Jeepers, that was a close call!

@AlienFromOrionsBelt 10 ай бұрын

Would you be able to get Foxy on here ? The legend from S.A.S who dares win please

@PhotographsFromGraeme 2 ай бұрын

What an amazing person great stories the Falkland bravo November years ago I watched a documentary with Mike brewer the wheeler dealer guy he was on that helicopter and if I remember correctly the pilot got shoot while taking off and he flew the helicopter back to base I think the pilot was ok turn out he had been shot in his head I think that’s right

@johnnunn8688 10 ай бұрын

If Liz knew the origin of why women get called ‘Doris’, she’d maybe be not that pleased 🤣😂.

@user-pj2jf8mm2w 4 ай бұрын

Great interview as usual on 'The Debrief' but i just cannot stand your accent so sadly i am turning this off.

@ForceRadioHQ 4 ай бұрын

Sorry to hear that

@TheSteve6730 10 ай бұрын

Your experience is exactly the same as mine with regards to mental health. It's like a dream, you can't control it. Like a part of dream u would wake up but don't want too. Nhs and armed forces are so poor at dealing with us. 😪 u especially deserve the very best of help, your such a life saver ❤️