The Second Battle of the Falklands

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These photos were posted by Navy Lookout without comment or information.

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The Channel 4 documentary Falklands War: The Untold Story
On the 40th anniversary of the conflict, senior commanders and ground troops reveal how a series of mistakes nearly cost Britain its hard-won victory over Argentina in the South Atlantic

Now available to view on My4

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Serving personnel, veterans and islanders paid their respects to the 'forgotten victim' of the Falklands War.

Six men were killed when landing craft Foxtrot 4 was bombed in Choiseul Sound late on June 8 1982.
A memorial service was held ashore and aboard HMS Forth and the memorial to the landing craft renewed ahead of the 40th anniversary of the tragedy.

See - https://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/news-and-l ... 3QWmiD7Fno
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National Museum of the Royal Navy

Today marks the 40th anniversary of the Falklands conflict.
Over the next week we'll be sharing a series of blogs that explain different parts of the history.
The first blog is a general overview outlining what happened...
www.nmrn.org.uk/node/2707

And - https://www.nmrn.org.uk/node/2709?fbcli ... VlX8lG_Z5Y
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Pelican wrote: Mon Apr 04, 2022 11:43 pm National Museum of the Royal Navy

Today marks the 40th anniversary of the Falklands conflict.
Over the next week we'll be sharing a series of blogs that explain different parts of the history.
The first blog is a general overview outlining what happened...
www.nmrn.org.uk/node/2707

And - https://www.nmrn.org.uk/node/2709?fbcli ... VlX8lG_Z5Y
See - https://www.nmrn.org.uk/node/2711?fbcli ... PcXkv3mu30
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Marking the 40th anniversary - First Sea Lord Admiral Sir Ben Key formally named a new support barge/ship which was delivered to Portsmouth Naval base earlier this year in honour of Ocean-going tug RMAS Typhoon.
Typhoon was the first UK ship to leave for the Falklands following the invasion of the islands - ahead of the main task force dispatched to liberate the islands.
See - https://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/news-and-l ... ibBWpUBTf0
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It is 40 years to the day HMS Hermes and Invincible sailed out of Portsmouth Harbour, its historic walls lined with people waving Union Flags and hastily-crafted banners: Go get ’em, Give ’em hell, God bless, Britannia rules ok.
The carriers two were the vanguard of more than 60 warships, submarines and auxiliaries as naval bases in the UK and beyond emptied, plus a good 40 merchant vessels sent to the South Atlantic for a mission no-one had expected to liberate islands few had heard of.
But in the spring of 1982, the remote, barren, sparsely-populated Falkland Islands became household names.
Today, we begin our 40th anniversary coverage of the conflict, marking the key events of 1982, speaking to veterans, reporting on memorial events and championing the ongoing work of today’s personnel in the islands.

See - https://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/news-and-l ... lklands-40
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Looe sand drawing remembers Falklands War veterans

See - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-c ... -GNs4NNa3A
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Falkland veterans were invited to a glimpse of the first Type 26 frigate – HMS Glasgow – which is currently under construction in BAE Systems’ Glasgow shipyard.
The 44 veterans all served on the previous HMS Glasgow which saw action during the Falklands War in 1982.
See - https://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/news-and-l ... T_3vpOwdPQ
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40 years since the Falklands War and they still need your support.

Our Falklands 40 appeal pays tribute to those who fought during the 74 dark, destructive days.
We want to share the stories of two blind veterans who were there. Forty years ago, blind veteran Alan celebrated his 18th birthday receiving the Argentinian surrender on West Falkland. And Terry returned home, seriously injured and completely unable to see.
For both these men, of course, life was never the same again. Thanks to your support, they have both led wonderful lives despite their sight loss. But, they both know just how different things could have been and how difficult life is right now for the other blind veterans who still need our help.
Continues at - https://www.blindveterans.org.uk/falklandsappeal#
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