Falklands war - Atlantic Conveyor attack

Title

Falklands war - Atlantic Conveyor attack

Genre

Interview

TX Date

25 Jun 1982

Year of production

1982

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Duration

00:02:08

Description

Interview with Petty Officer Len Cobbett about an Exocet missile attack on his ship, Atlantic Conveyor, during the Falklands war between Britain and Argentina. He speaks about being rescued by Prince Andrew, Duke of York. Male interviewer not identified.

Contributors

Len Cobbett

Keywords

Great Britain; Sailors; Royal family; Royalty; Missiles; Falklands War (1982); Argentina; Falkland Islands; Ships; Wars (events); Rescue work; Maritime rescue; Prince Andrew; Duke of York; Atlantic Conveyor; Len Cobbett

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