Down Memory Lane with Johnny Cooper

The exploits of the Special Air Service Regiment in World War II are legendary and full of intrigue and fame.

Eighteen-year-old Johnny Cooper volunteered for the SAS in 1941 and became one of “The Originals” raised by David Stirling to conduct operations behind enemy lines. Johnny took part in various raids in North Africa; collaborated with the Maquis in France and helped liberate Belsen with its horrific secret behind the wire. He paraded at Hylands House in 1945 on the day the Regiment was disbanded.

Johnny led anti-guerrilla jungle operations during the Malayan emergency where he pioneered tree jumping. His further combat experiences on the Jebel Akhdar in Oman, in Africa and in the ‘secret war’ in the Yemen make up a fascinating career. This presentation tells his incredible life story.

The Presentation is in support of SAS Veterans: Graeme Cooper gives an in depth and personal account of the life of his father Johnny Cooper, ‘One of the Originals’ of L–Detachment SAS. Johnny featured in the recent BBC 2 series SAS: ‘Rogue Warriors’ which was based on the highly-acclaimed book by Ben Macintyre, SAS ‘Rogue Heroes’.

Tickets are £10 per person.