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21st November 2009

News In Depth: The Falklands 25 Years On

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The memorial for Captain John Hamilton MC

Soldiers lay plaque for fallen comrade in the Falklands

British soldiers who are soon to deploy on operations to Afghanistan have travelled 8,000 miles (12,875km) to the Falkland Islands to honour and remember a regimental comrade... 11 Aug 09

HMS Exeter

Navy's last surviving Falklands warship retires

The last surviving operational Royal Navy warship which took part in the Falklands conflict of 1982,... 27 May 09

Soldiers and penguins

Yorkshire soldiers on penguin patrol

More than 90 soldiers from the 1st Battalion the Yorkshire Regiment's C Company have deployed to the... 17 Apr 08

RFA Sir Bedivere

Prince's farewell for Falklands landing ship

The last of a class of landing ships that played a vital role in the Falklands War and both Gulf... 18 Feb 08

More Falklands 25 News

Typhoons on first operational deployment 15 Oct 09
Journey south for the 'Armoured Tigers' 12 Nov 07
11 Brigade will provide vital support to Afghan operations 7 Nov 07
First Welsh national memorial to Falklands unveiled 2 Oct 07
Falklands command ship to be recycled 2 Oct 07
IN PICTURES: 25th Anniversary of the end of the Falklands Conflict - Sunday 17 June 2007 18 Jun 07
Falklands veterans compare notes on commemorative march (VIDEO) 17 Jun 07
Flypast brings curtain down on Falklands commemorative events (VIDEO) 17 Jun 07
Cape Pembroke memorial remembers those lost on the Atlantic Conveyor 17 Jun 07
"Bouncy" Castle reflects on a career defending the Islands 16 Jun 07

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Falklands 25: Official Information

Background Briefing
A brief history of the 1982 conflict
25 Years On
The role of UK forces in the Falklands today
Map
Map of the Falkland Islands
Falklands 25 Video ( .wmv 12.6MB)
Photo Gallery
Images of the conflict provided by the Imperial War Museum
Chronology of Events
Timeline showing some of the most significant events of the conflict
Roll of Honour
The names of British personnel who lost their lives during the conflict
Media Centre
Points of contact and information on facilities available to the media, including details on gaining access to the Falkland Islands for pre-filming, interviews and feature pieces

Useful Links

Falklands25 website
Official website of the commemorations
Falklands HIVE
Information for Service Families about the Islands
The South Atlantic Medal
Details of the medal awarded for the Falklands campaign
The South Atlantic Medal Association
Charity that supports holders of the South Atlantic Medal, awarded to UK Servicemen and civilians who fought in the Falklands war of 1982
The Falklands Campaign 1982
A history of the 1982 conflict on the RAF website
The Imperial War Museum
The Imperial War Museum is commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Falklands War with exhibitions and events at four of its five branches
Defence for... Veterans
Information for Veterans and those who support and care for them
Service Personnel and Veterans Agency (SPVA)
MOD agency dedicated to supporting Veterans
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