Category Archives: PTSD

Filming in a wet Torridon about the Lancaster Beinn Eighe crash.

Posted on May 13, 2022 by heavywhalley.MBE

I often wonder how many who climb that magnificent mountain Beinn Eighe and do not know that there is a plane crash on the mountain. So many walk by the Lancaster aircraft wreckage that lies in the wild and Cathedral … Continue reading →

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Thinking of those who lost loved ones on the isle of Harris Shackleton crash on this day in 30 April 1990. Also all those involved in the recovery of the crew .

Posted on April 30, 2022 by heavywhalley.MBE

On 30 April 1990, a Royal Air Force Avro Shackleton AEW Mk II aircraft, of No. 8 Squadron RAF, based at RAF Lossiemouth, crashed into a hill on the Isle of Harris. This crash effected many and will bring memories … Continue reading →

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Paul 5,000 MILES191 MARATHONS AROUND THE UK COASTLINE IN 218 DAYS1 March – 4 October 2022

Posted on April 10, 2022 by heavywhalley.MBE

I met Paul today after a message from a pal who had put him up as he runs round the UK coastline. He is an ex military veteran on a mission. British Army veteran Paul Minter, from Leamington, will begin … Continue reading →

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Looking after each other – “well being mental health awareness” The stronger some were the more the “Black Dog” can hit.

Posted on March 7, 2022 by heavywhalley.MBE

I never knew what the “Black Dog” was I heard the term used in the 70’s when I was young and thought I was invincible. The term is said to have originated with Winston Churchill, who was often quoted as … Continue reading →

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A few thoughts on the Walk Highlands article by David Lintern.

Posted on February 18, 2022 by heavywhalley.MBE

I was very happy to see this article published after my interview last week with David Lintren. It cane out the same day as an interview podcast with the author John Burns. I hope I do not come across as … Continue reading →

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Lockerbie another year on and the pain is still there.

Posted on December 21, 2021 by heavywhalley.MBE

Today is the Anniversary of the Lockerbie Disaster in 1988. I was the Team Leader of the RAF Leuchars Mountain Rescue Team. My first stint as TeamLeader and I had a great young team. We were involved in so many … Continue reading →

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In memory of my Mum.

Posted on November 28, 2021 by heavywhalley.MBE

This is the anniversary of my Mum’s passing she died in 1980 I still miss her every day she was a all Mum’s area a special lady. As the youngest of 5 children I was spoiled in every way, always … Continue reading →

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Past memories of the Lockerbie Tragedy thanks to these two great troops in 2018. Cycle to Syracuse!

Posted on October 14, 2021 by heavywhalley.MBE

It is amazing when photos turn up due to modern media . This one is very special. It was taken on my way to Edinburgh on a wild day cycling through a storm from Lockerbie. It was a hard day … Continue reading →

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Comments on my blog on “The use of the Stress Bottle before counselling”

Posted on August 24, 2021 by heavywhalley.MBE

Yesterday I wrote a piece on my blog on the use of alcohol in my early days con Mountain Rescue? Many will know I was at Lockerbie, (270 Fatalities) The Shackleton crash on Harris ( 9 fatalities) and the Chinook … Continue reading →

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Part 2 – The Diary of Joss Gosling from the Lancaster Crash on Beinn Eighe in 1951.

Posted on August 19, 2021 by heavywhalley.MBE

Joss’s Diary continued. 20 April 1951 The RAF Kinloss Mountain Rescue Team left Kinloss for Kinlochewe to find the weather dull. Saturday 21 April – The weather was really fine it improved, not a cloud in the sky . Five … Continue reading →

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