BBC News - Vulcan Falklands bombing raid remembered The Vulcan bomber is being remembered thirty years since one was used in a Falklands raid carried out by the RAF. The BBC's Danny Savage met some of the people who were involved in the opening operation in the campaign to retake the Falkland Islands.
They are keen or is it the w/end? - Op Black Buck was on the 1st May. Operation Black Buck - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
We went to the Combined Services museum recently The Combined Military Services Museum in Maldon and amongst all of the many firearms on display saw this pistol cut in half with the words 'For Justin.' Curious as to whether there is any story here I sent an email in asking about them but there is nothing known. I just wondered if anyone in the area has been and knows the history of them? The Nazi starting pistol I thought might be of interest as well. It's a very good museum and holds some remarkable items. Well worth a look if you get the chance.
We went to the Combined Services museum recently The Combined Military Services Museum in Maldon and amongst all of the many firearms on display saw this pistol cut in half with the words 'For Justin.' Curious as to whether there is any story here I sent an email in asking about them but there is nothing known. I just wondered if anyone in the area has been and knows the history of them? The Nazi starting pistol I thought might be of interest as well. It's a very good museum and holds some remarkable items. Well worth a look if you get the chance. That's a 'non-trivial' piece of machining. I wonder how they did it. Dave
BBC News - Falklands tension: Argentina marks Belgrano anniversary Argentina has held ceremonies to mark the 30th anniversary of the sinking of the warship General Belgrano during the Falklands War with the UK. Remember The Sun's GOTCHA headline from back then ? BBC News | UK | Belgrano: Ghost from the deep
She had an active life during WWII as well. USS Phoenix (CL-46) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Dave
BBC News - Argentina's 'Falklands Olympics' advert sparks row Argentina has angered the Falkland Islands by broadcasting a political advert filmed on the territory without authorisation. Entitled "Olympic Games 2012: Homage to the Fallen and the Veterans of the Malvinas", the advert features the Argentine hockey captain Fernando Zylerberg training in the Falklands ahead of the London Olympics in July. It features the slogan: "To compete on English soil, we train on Argentine soil."
BBC News - Argentina's 'Falklands Olympics' advert sparks row FI Government response: Reaction to Argentine Olympic Advert « Falkland Islands Government News
The red phone boxes are available for a reasonable 2k: BT puts red phone boxes up for sale for £2000 - Telegraph
HMS Sheffield was struck by an Exocet Missile 30 years ago today-The first ship of the Royal Navy to be sunk since WW2. The FAA lost their first Sea Harrier on this day over Goose Green.
BBC News - Argentina's 'Falklands Olympics' advert sparks row Hockey player in controversial Falklands advert 'to miss London Olympics' - Telegraph ...
Hockey player in controversial Falklands advert 'to miss London Olympics' - Telegraph ... I think the daft pillock missed the bus. Can't run fast enough. Story here: [YOUTUBE]VetuOlwcmqU[/YOUTUBE]
I see that a UK dealer is selling a Falklands War souvenir, being an Argentine Naval oficers sword belonging to Alfredo Astiz (South Georgia) - 4th item down - Military Antiques
This is interesting to watch. BBC News - Underwater footage of HMS Coventry emerges The 30th anniversary of the sinking of HMS Coventry during the Falklands conflict will be marked at a ceremony in the city on Friday. The wreck is officially a war grave and the BBC has obtained previously unseen film of the destroyer in her final resting place. Kevin Reide has this exclusive report.
Amazing visibility for 300 feet down. That's quite a dive. Lucky guy for freeing himself when trapped inside the wreck.