Inside the Chieftain's Hatch: Sliabh na mBan
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Published 2024-07-27
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All Comments (21)
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It is a uniquely Irish holy grail and I can't feel the same sense of that vehicle's history as you, a native Irishman who served in The Republic's army. For a British equivalent I'd have to go to HMS Victory, but that is so big I just wouldn't have the same feeling of intimacy.
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It's rare to be in a place where you can tangibly feel the weight of history. Thank you and all the people you collaborated with for this series on the Irish cavalry corps.
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The Rolls Royce is one of my favourite afvs around. I have watched David Fletcher talking about Bovington’s example more times than I care to mention. So seeing an in depth breakdown of one of the very few others that remain is a real treat. Cheers Chieftain.
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What a treat for an otherwise dull Saturday evening, where I was resigned to having to watch Olympics - The Chieftain is on, a video only seconds old! Thanks, man, you saved my sorry ass!
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Despite being British of Irish descent and knowing the name of Collins, I was not aware of the assassination and thought he was killed by the Brits. The truth of his death at the hands of his own IRA is more fascinating by far. Thanks for this amazing glimpse at Ireland's history.
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When he looked at the fan belt... Anyone else think "it looks like a track and it needs to be kept tensioned, the Chieftain will be happy" 😛
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This car is living it's best life and is more or less immortal now.
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INFINITELY better than the Panhard interior!! I haven't seen Nick so reflective since he was sitting in an M1 with Sofelein, reminiscing about his time as a platoon commander in Iraq. It makes this video extra-special.
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seems at the last seconds, Mr O'Connor was a bit lost in thoughts and memories. Thanks for leaving that in, because I respect that from the bottom of my heart.
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That is absolutely the most beautiful armored car ever built. It should still be in production!
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I’m a former member of the reserve defence forces and would like to thank you for your attention recently to our country’s military history and its role in helping to build the nation. I’m ex signals and appreciate your highlighting our nations service to peace keeping with the United Nations and its role in internal security through the difficult years of the troubles in ulster.
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the introduction is just wonderful (the words and the vehicle rolling/coming in), this will be a great watch ... thanks in advance!
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Gods, that engine! 😲 A thing of beauty, indeed! There's something unutterably iconic about the old Rolls Royce armored cars. They define what an armored car ought look like, in my mind.
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Hi Nicholas, Thanks for sharing, I am delighted they let you in to film the Sliabh na mBan. I knew they would.
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Truly 'Iconic', a word so often misused, but in this case there is no other that is more fitting!
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What a beautiful vehicle! And it is almost like it was made just for you, Nick.
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I love that there are still channels on YT that teach us something and encourage us to think outside the box. Subscribed and looking forward to seeing how this advances.
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Most important video you did so far.
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I like just about every type of vehicle you try to fit into with a wide variety of contortionist moves but, this vehicle is my idea of the “Holy Grail” that you can fit in and it runs! That has to be the sweetest, smoothest and quietest engine that I’ve ever heard running, especially for its age! This was a real treat. Thank you! You are probably back home now but, I would have loved to see you do a guest spot on the Try Channel. Drinking or painting game of course! As always, stay safe and healthy.
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What a great, knowledgable man to have as a guest! And an absolutely stunning vehicle. :) Good to see such an iconic and significant vehicle in Irish history being so well taken care of. :)
