[1066AD]

Missed it .. did they mention "Mad" Mike Hoare of Congo fame ? Not sure if he's still alive.

[Newtoidaho]

Yes he was mentioned at the beginning as one of the first soldiers for hire. Had a picture of him with some others. Didn't say if he was still alive.

[Cannoneer No. 4]

They mentioned him briefly and showed his picture. Most of the show portraying the 1960's had footage of Portugese and African troops and Belgian paras instead of 5 Commando.

[cavtrooper21]

I believe he is, but after a stint in prison and the fact that he is, after all, a class A1 self promoter I would think that even the most desperate talking head would think long and hard before looking to him for any views on mercenary work.
I have 3 bros from the Army who work private sector so I hear about some stuff that doesn't make news.
It's creepy, some of the contracts these guys take, but the pay is good and all three agree that the job satisfaction is better than the Army ever was. No definite amounts, specific dates or locations are EVER mentioned publicly but they have worked in places that surprised me and for people that I would never have expected to hire mercs.
One of them was back from Iraq last month and when I asked him just how bad it is over there he replied with the comment:
"Keep your head on a swivel, trust nobody but the guys from your company and keep your kit strait and you'll be OK."
"Get sloppy and you can bet your a-- somebody with bomb or a RPG will let you know about it."
Gee, sounded like a fun way earn a living....

[Cannoneer No. 4]

Mike Hoare