Airsoft Action 01 - Oct 2011 | Page 8

KEEPERS OF THE GATEWAY TO HELL – SIMON CHAMBERS Pathfinder Publishing has just released Keepers of the Gateway to Hell, its first book by Simon Chambers, an Iraq War veteran and former British Para. After 22 years of military service Simon Chambers wasn’t ready to retire into civilian life. He had served in four wars and the thought of driving trucks for the rest of his days was not an appealing prospect. Simon needed to find somewhere he could use the skills he had gained from being in the Paras. Iraq seemed like the right answer, but he was soon to learn that he had got more than he bargained for. Simon explains the problems of initially getting the job, the cap badge rivalry and the backstabbing between the companies. The book highlights the negligence and ineptitude of some and the sheer bravery and heroics of others. He tells of the dangers and pitfalls within the Theatre of Operation. This should serve as an eye-opener for others contemplating going into this line of work. In Iraq, gunfights, sandstorms, dangerous driving, IEDs, friendly fire and suicide bombers are just another day. Keepers of the Gateway to Hell is available as a Kindle download from online retailer Amazon; just visit www.amazon.co.uk and search for either ‘Simon Chambers’, ‘Keepers of the gateway to hell’ or the ASIN number ‘B0056U9PNM’. AIRSOFT ARMS FAIR – 8-9 OCTOBER 2011 The Airsoft Arms Fair is the UK trade and retail show for the airsoft industry, attracting a mix of manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers, game sites, airsoft media, private sellers and (of course) airsofters in large numbers. The event happens twice a year – May and October – and is hosted at The Grange, a combative sports and events centre in the Midlands. 008 October 2011 AAF4, which is running over the wee