Blair Paddy Mayne
@blair_mayne
Remembering Lt Col Robert Blair ‘Paddy’ Mayne DSO & 3 Bars, 11 Jan 1915 – 14 Dec 1955, one of original members of #SpecialAirService #SAS #LestWeForget
This account exists to preserve the memory and service of Lt Col. Robert Blair ‘Paddy’ Mayne and his #SAS #WW2 comrades, as well as all who’ve served their country, and who’ve paid the supreme sacrifice #BlairMayne #PaddyMayne #SpecialAirService #WhoDaresWins #LestWeForget
Colonel Robert Blair Mayne original oil paintings portraits from County Down artist. SAS legend.
You can see Blair "Paddy" Mayne's Ireland cap and more in the Blair Mayne Lounge at Hamilton Park, home of Ards Rugby Club. Blair was a Newtownards man and at the age of 19 already showed his leadership qualities as he led men nearly double his age as captain of Ards 1st XV!
Blair 'Paddy' Mayne won 3 Test caps, and 20 caps overall for the Lions on the 1938 Tour to South Africa. Yet surprisingly, he is more famous for his life after rugby... Our Tailor-Made Lion is brought to you by @charlestyrwhitt #GBR5 #Lions2025 #charlestyrwhitt
the shirt of @qubrfc Lions Legend Blair Mayne, he played 20 of the 24 games on the 1938 tour of South Africa, the Lions gave out squad numbers for the tour, Blair definitely wasn't a scrum half!
Best wishes to @lionsofficial Blair was Lion #307 a member of the 1938 tour to South Africa #Lions2025 #LionsTour2025
Rim Ster shares his private collection - a wonderful tribute to Blair Paddy' Mayne, DSO and three bars, Legion d'Honneur, Croix de Guerre.
Have no real issue or argument with this selection, though Jac Morgan will feel a little aggrieved perhaps. On to Saturday and C’mon the Lions 🦁
Our line up for Saturday's first Test! 👊🦁 #Lions2025
The Irish @lionsofficial 1938 Blair Mayne (QUB) George Morgan (Clontarf) Charles Graves (Wanderers) George Cromey (QUB) Sam Walker, Captain (Inst) Vesey Boyle (Dublin Uni) Harry McKibbin (QUB) Bob Alexander (North)
centre and @qubrfc Lions Legend Harry McKibbin's cap, Harry was one of 5 Ulster men and 8 Irish players to start the 3rd test in 1938 against South Africa!
Congratulations to a fellow Ulsterman on his promotion to this prestigious position 👏
The Defence Secretary John Healey has today confirmed that His Majesty The King has approved the new appointment of Air Marshal Harv Smyth as the next Chief of the Air Staff. Read more about Air Marshal Smyth’s appointment here: gov.uk/government/new…
This afternoon we visited Sage War Cemetery with just under 1,000 burials. Dates of death ranging from 4 September 1939 through to post war, so many interesting stories. We did focus on Operation Howard and 1SAS advance into Germany, we discussed @blair_mayne actions and how he…
Listen to me talking about @qubrfc Lions Legend Blair Mayne's rugby career, and why he became a legend on and off the pitch during the 1938 tour of South Africa! bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00…
The contribution of the French to the regiment should never be forgotten 🇫🇷
1/3 July 14. Remembering the magnificent contribution of the French in the evolution of the SAS in WW2. I had the privilege of meeting many French veterans, including one of their Originals, Roger Boutinot, pic 2nd from left. Of the SAS in this photo only Roger survived the war
I thought you would find these interesting @blair_mayne My Wife's Great-Uncle was in the SAS in WW2 and his medals. The case was made by him in a POW camp apparently. #SAS
Long overdue #BlairDeservesHisVC
Family of legendary SAS figure Paddy Mayne push for VC | UK | News | Express.co.uk express.co.uk/news/uk/204044…
Trust all those participating in & attending the many Twelfth celebrations have an enjoyable, respectful & safe day!
85 years ago today, the Battle of Britain began over the skies across southern England Here's to the few ‘Per Ardua Ad Astra’
