Accompanying the 2 Squadrons was Lieutenant-Colonel Mike Rose, the Commander of 22 SAS. For the last 30 years, the SAS had been deployed around the world in a series of small conflicts, honing its skills in counter insurgency and counter-terrorism.

How many UK troops died in the Falklands War?

255 British military
In total, 649 Argentine military personnel, 255 British military personnel, and three Falkland Islanders died during the hostilities. The conflict was a major episode in the protracted dispute over the territories’ sovereignty.

Why is there a RAF station in Falkland Islands?

The station was constructed as part of British efforts to strengthen the defence of the Falkland Islands following the 1982 war with Argentine forces. It remains the newest purpose-built RAF station and replaced previous RAF facilities at Port Stanley Airport .

Why was there a British military presence in the Falklands?

In order to deter further Argentine aggression or invasion attempts, the British Government considered it necessary to enhance the military presence in the Falklands. However, the temporary military airfield at RAF Stanley was restricted by the length and strength of its runway.

What happened to the 23 Squadron in the Falklands War?

Responsibility for the air-defence and of the Falklands and the Phantoms of No. 23 Squadron were transferred to No. 1435 Flight on 1 November 1988. Subsequently, the flight’s Phantoms were replaced when four Panavia Tornado F3 arrived in the Falklands in July 1992.

Does the British Army have EOD teams in the Falkland Islands?

The British Army contributes to the Joint Service Explosive Ordnance Disposal group (see below) in the Falkland Islands, providing 33 Engineer Regiment (EOD) and RLC EOD teams. This has been reduced to a team of 11 personnel.