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Hamish and I had our drink at the excellent Royal Oak in Swallowcliffe in Wiltshire, which attracts a lot of petrol heads because it is partly owned by James May. Although Hamish did have a pint of Peroni, he switched to white wine because he was about to go onto Channel 4 News. I stuck to English Lore from Gritchie. The noises in the background are people playing pétanque – my favourite sport! – which I’m delighted to see is getting more popular in Britain. Get full access to Walt's World at guywalters.substack.com/subscribe

Hamish and I had our drink at the excellent <a href="https://www.royaloakswallowcliffe.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Royal Oak</a> in Swallowcliffe in Wiltshire, which attracts a lot of petrol heads because it is partly owned by James May. Although Hamish did have a pint of Peroni, he switched to white wine because he was about to go onto Channel 4 News. I stuck to <a href="https://www.gritchiebrew.com/beer/english-lore/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">English Lore</a> from Gritchie. The noises in the background are people playing pétanque – my favourite sport! – which I’m delighted to see is getting more popular in Britain. Get full access to Walt's World at <a href="https://guywalters.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=CTA_4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">guywalters.substack.com/subscribe</a>

1. A Drink with Walt: Hamish de Bretton-Gordon 

Hamish de Bretton-Gordon served in the British Army where he commanded the CBRN regiment. He is a chemical weapons expert, and author of the new book 'Chemical Warrior: Syria, Salisbury and Saving Lives at War'.You can find Hamish on Twitter and Instagram @HamishDBGYou can get Chemical Warrior here: https://amzn.to/350otP4Merch and clothing to support the podcast can be found at http://www.vsomstore.comYou can find books from guests of the podcast here: https://www.vsompodcast.com/books/You can connect with Geraint at @grjbooks across social media, and find his Afghanistan memoir Brothers in Arms in all good book stores.If you are a veteran struggling with mental health, or you just want a bit of help adjusting to civvie life, then say hello to the Royal British Legion at @royalbritishlegion or http://www.rbl.orgThank you to our sponsors! The show doesn't happen without them!Combat Fuel - www.combat-fuel.co.ukCombat Combover - www.combatcombover.comKamoflage Ltd - www.kamoflage.co.ukRite Flank - www.riteflank.co.ukZulu Alpha Strap Company - @zulualphastrapsFor clips and content from the show, behind the scenes, and photos and videos of the guests' time on operations, follow @veteranstateofmind on Facebook and Instagram, and go to www.vsompodcast.com for links to all the connected sites, and an online submissions form for sending in your questions to the show. Cheers!Support the show

Hamish de Bretton-Gordon served in the British Army where he commanded the CBRN regiment. He is a chemical weapons expert, and author of the new book 'Chemical Warrior: Syria, Salisbury and Saving Lives at War'. You can find Hamish on Twitter and Instagram @HamishDBG You can get Chemical Warrior here: <a href="https://amzn.to/350otP4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/350otP4</a> Merch and clothing to support the podcast can be found at <a href="http://www.vsomstore.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.vsomstore.com</a> You can find books from guests of the podcast here: <a href="https://www.vsompodcast.com/books/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.vsompodcast.com/books/</a> You can connect with Geraint at @grjbooks across social media, and find his Afghanistan memoir Brothers in Arms in all good book stores. If you are a veteran struggling with mental health, or you just want a bit of help adjusting to civvie life, then say hello to the Royal British Legion at @royalbritishlegion or <a href="http://www.rbl.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.rbl.org</a> Thank you to our sponsors! The show doesn't happen without them! Combat Fuel - <a href="http://www.combat-fuel.co.uk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.combat-fuel.co.uk</a> Combat Combover - <a href="http://www.combatcombover.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.combatcombover.com</a> Kamoflage Ltd - <a href="http://www.kamoflage.co.uk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.kamoflage.co.uk</a> Rite Flank - <a href="http://www.riteflank.co.uk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.riteflank.co.uk</a> Zulu Alpha Strap Company - @zulualphastraps For clips and content from the show, behind the scenes, and photos and videos of the guests' time on operations, follow @veteranstateofmind on Facebook and Instagram, and go to <a href="http://www.vsompodcast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.vsompodcast.com</a> for links to all the connected sites, and an online submissions form for sending in your questions to the show. Cheers!<a href="https://www.paypal.com/donate/?token=Ea-uUc26ENbNBYWd6-2779MBUZrl6WymCW_b0GdibwrG6-xBlWcpjLS6osk9OqZFbR9wOm&amp;country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=GB" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

Veteran State of Mind Episode 079: Chemical Warrior, with Hamish de Bretton-Gordon

*Hamish is a consultant on THE SALISBURY POISONINGS, a new BBC drama about a chemical weapons attack on home soil.*"One of the leading chemical weapons expert on the globe. His training has saved lives and given hope." - Professor David Nott, bestselling author of War DoctorFor thirty years, Hamish has served and volunteered in conflict zones around the world. As the army's foremost chemical weapons expert, he built a unique first-hand understanding of how to prevent attacks and train doctors on the frontline - saving countless lives in the process. After suffering near-death experiences time and again, Hamish discovered he had a ticking time bomb in his own chest: a heart condition called Sudden Death Syndrome that could kill him at any time. But with a new awareness for the fragility of life, he fought harder to make his count.Despite facing extraordinary personal danger, Hamish has unearthed evidence of multiple chemical attacks in Syria and continues to advise the government at the highest level, including after the 2018 Novichok poisoning in Salisbury. Lifting the lid on Hamish's unique world of battlefield expertise and humanitarian work, Chemical Warrior is a thrilling story of bravery and compassion.(P)2020 Headline Publishing Group Limited

*Hamish is a consultant on THE SALISBURY POISONINGS, a new BBC drama about a chemical weapons attack on home soil.* "One of the leading chemical weapons expert on the globe. His training has saved lives and given hope." - Professor David Nott, bestselling author of War Doctor For thirty years, Hamish has served and volunteered in conflict zones around the world. As the army's foremost chemical weapons expert, he built a unique first-hand understanding of how to prevent attacks and train doctors on the frontline - saving countless lives in the process. After suffering near-death experiences time and again, Hamish discovered he had a ticking time bomb in his own chest: a heart condition called Sudden Death Syndrome that could kill him at any time. But with a new awareness for the fragility of life, he fought harder to make his count. Despite facing extraordinary personal danger, Hamish has unearthed evidence of multiple chemical attacks in Syria and continues to advise the government at the highest level, including after the 2018 Novichok poisoning in Salisbury. Lifting the lid on Hamish's unique world of battlefield expertise and humanitarian work, Chemical Warrior is a thrilling story of bravery and compassion. (P)2020 Headline Publishing Group Limited

CHEMICAL WARRIOR written and read by Hamish de Bretton-Gordon - Audiobook Sample