5 May 1980, London Embassy Siege ends

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Member Since: April 2006 Posts: 2,833 Send Message	Nickydownsouth	Report	5 May 2010 22:26
	I remember it well as we were watching the World Snooker final and they interupted coverage to go over to the Embassy Siege............the SAS were brilliant that day,you could see them on the next balcony, throwing the grenade in and then storming the building ........nowadays you`d probably have some Health and safety executive in a High Vis Jacket weighing up the situation!!! Lol! Nicky
	Researching: Furniss/Furness in Lancashire,Critchett in Devon and London, Keemish/Camish/ Kemish from Hampshire then Cambridge, Copper and Godden in Kent, Spink/Spynk in Norfolk and Cambridge
Member Since: November 2008 Posts: 5,592 Send Message	Elizabethofseasons	Report	5 May 2010 16:39
	Dear All Hello Hope you are all well. Today is the 30th anniversary of the siege of the Iranian embassy in London which ended after a dramatic raid by SAS commandos. Five Iranian gunmen were killed and one was arrested. Nineteen hostages were set free but one died and two were injured in the cross-fire. Millions of people watched the rescue live on television as bank holiday entertainment on all three channels was interrupted to show the real-life drama unfold. Take care all Very best wishes xx