
Liberation Day: Ben Wallace pays tribute to veterans of the Falklands conflict
Events have taken place across the UK to mark the moment when, 40 years ago, the Falklands conflict ended with a British victory.
Events have taken place across the UK to mark the moment when, 40 years ago, the Falklands conflict ended with a British victory.
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Forty years after the Falkland Islands' liberation, Royal Marines who were there in 1982 paid their respects.
The residents have expressed their gratitude to those who fought to free the Falklands from Argentinian occupation.
Six crewmen were killed when Landing Craft Foxtrot 4 was bombed on 8 June 1982.
Following success at Goose Green, British Forces had two more Argentinian positions to take before reaching Port Stanley.
Fourteen sailors died when the ship was hit by an Exocet missile.
The awards ceremony was attended by hundreds of RAF personnel, veterans and supporters of the charity.
Fifty crewmen and soldiers lost their lives in the attack on Sir Galahad and Sir Tristram
Retired Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence was at the heritage site to review the Chelsea Pensioners on parade for the 330th Founder's Day.
The Prime Minister and Speaker of the House of Commons also took part in the special commemorative ceremony.
Former soldier Mark Pawlak is taking on this epic challenge for charity Link to Hope.
Prince Charles handed out the awards to Jaco van Gass and Nims Dai - both military veterans.
Survivor and former Welsh Guardsman Neil Wilkinson was badly burnt when the RFA vessel was hit at the height of the Falklands conflict.
Sir Lindsay Hoyle told Forces News that the home of British democracy should be helping more ex-service personnel to find a second career.
Royal Navy veteran Peter Smoothy has paid his respects in Normandy thanks to the Taxi Charity.