Ian McDonald on air-sea clashes in Falklands

Title

Ian McDonald on air-sea clashes in Falklands

Genre

Press conference

TX Date

Unknown

Year of production

1982

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Duration

00:01:47

Description

Military of Defence spokesman Ian McDonald, speaking at a press conference, on preparations for an attack on Port Stanley, and Argentine aircraft shot down while attempting to bomb British ships (08/06/82?). He confirms that three British ships were struck, but is unable to provide further details in two cases.

Contributors

Ian McDonald

Keywords

Armed forces; UK; Military aircraft; Pilots; Aerial bombardment; Falklands War (1982); Argentina; Falkland Islands; Navy; Ships; Casualties; Wars (events); Maritime warfare; Sir Galahad (ship); HMS Plymouth; Sir Tristram (ship)

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