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Chris Balmforth MC: Ambush in Basra
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8th April 2004, Basra, Iraq. Corporal Chris “Barney” Balmforth wasn’t expecting any dramas as he and the rest of B Troop Queen’s Royal Hussars carried out their regular training and mentoring session at al- Jamiat police station. But when “something special” arrived in the back of a pick-up truck, everything changed. Chris recalls how one bizarre incident turned everything on its head as the troop came under fire from Iraqi insurgents as they left the police station, leaving one of Chris’s fellow troopers fighting for his life. Darren Coventry was also there that day, serving with the Royal Military Police. He talks to Chris, his commanding officers and fellow soldiers who tell him what happened and why Chris’s incredible actions earned him the Military Cross. With thanks to Chris Balmforth MC, Lt Col Matt Cocup, Major Trevor Gray, Curtis Pike and Dave King. Presented by Darren Coventry Written and produced by Josella Waldron and Simon Thornton Edited by Andy Prada Sound Design by Mark Pittam Original Music by Will Farmer Executive Producer Alex Griffiths
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8th April 2004, Basra, Iraq. Corporal Chris “Barney” Balmforth wasn’t expecting any dramas as he and the rest of B Troop Queen’s Royal Hussars carried out their regular training and mentoring session at al- Jamiat police station. But when “something special” arrived in the back of a pick-up truck, everything changed. Chris recalls how one bizarre incident turned everything on its head as the troop came under fire from Iraqi insurgents as they left the police station, leaving one of Chris’s fellow troopers fighting for his life. Darren Coventry was also there that day, serving with the Royal Military Police. He talks to Chris, his commanding officers and fellow soldiers who tell him what happened and why Chris’s incredible actions earned him the Military Cross. With thanks to Chris Balmforth MC, Lt Col Matt Cocup, Major Trevor Gray, Curtis Pike and Dave King. Presented by Darren Coventry Written and produced by Josella Waldron and Simon Thornton Edited by Andy Prada Sound Design by Mark Pittam Original Music by Will Farmer Executive Producer Alex Griffiths
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