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Today In History
GoErie.com
1982, during the Falklands War, British amphibious forces established their first beachhead on the archipelago. - 1991, former Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi was assassinated by a suicide bomber during national elections.
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MercoPressOil and gas in Antarctica: El Dorado complex, according to British scientist
MercoPress
... in this area first came to the fore up to 70 years ago and was given further precedence in the media spotlight during the Falklands war, when there was speculation around areas of the Antarctica which fell adjacent to the Falkland Islands.
Memorial to Falklands dead opens
Scotsman
A MEMORIAL to the 255 British soldiers, sailors and airmen killed during the Falklands War was unveiled yesterday in the presence of relatives of some of those who lost their lives. The service at the National Memorial Arboretum, in Staffordshire, ...
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New memorial unveiled in UK to Falklands dead
The News International
LONDON: A new memorial to the Britons who died in the Falklands war between Britain and Argentina in 1982 was unveiled on Sunday, nearly 30 years since the landing of the task force on the islands. More than 600 veterans and their families attended the ...
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MercoPressUK 'hunter-killer' nuclear-powered submarine en route to Falklands, says The Sun
MercoPress
British nuke submarine HMS Talent was dispatched this week end to the Falkland Islands âwith Tomahawk warheadsâ on what could be a warning signal to Argentina, according to UK sensationalist tabloid The Sun. As tensions simmer on the 30th anniversary ...
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The SunMemorial to Britain's 255 fallen Falklands heroes
The Sun
By DAVID WILLETTS HUNDREDS of veterans and their families attended a moving service yesterday to dedicate a memorial to those who fell in the Falklands War. Serving forces personnel also paid their respects as war widow Sara Jones CBE â whose husband ...
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MercoPressVulcan flypast at Falklands' memorial in the Arboretum at Staffordshire
MercoPress
A Vulcan bomber which launched air raids on Stanley Airport thirty years ago has flown over the peaceful countryside of central England to mark the dedication of a new Falklands Memorial to the 255 British servicemen and three women Islanders killed in ...
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TEARS FOR OUR FALKLANDS HEROES
Daily Star
By Daily Star Reporter VETERANS shed a tear yesterday in memory of the lives lost during the Falklands War. Hundreds paid their respects with their families at the opening of a memorial to the 255 Brits who died in the conflict.
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AT LAST... A MEMORIAL TO HONOUR FALKLANDS DEAD
Express.co.uk
By Jon Geoghegan A NEW memorial honouring the 255 British servicemen who died defending the Falklands was unveiled yesterday amid rising tensions between the UK and Argentina over the islands. A dedication service and unveiling at the National Memorial ...
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Memorial to the dead of South Atlantic unveiled
The Independent
A memorial to the 255 British sailors, soldiers, and airmen killed during the Falklands War was unveiled yesterday. The dedication at the National Memorial Arboretum in Alrewas, Staffordshire, was attended by 600 service personnel and their families.
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