Falklands task force: Those who were there remember deploying in 1982

Veterans have been sharing their memories of when the UK deployed a task force to the Falkland Islands in 1982.

In response to Argentina's invasion of the Falklands in April 1982, British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher ordered the deployment of a force including two aircraft carriers, more than 120 vessels and thousands of personnel.

It was the largest operation of its kind since the Second World War.

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Head to our Falklands 40 page, where you can find our memorial wall, as well as more Falklands stories, videos and podcasts.

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