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Falklands Conflict GB

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Falklands Conflict GB

Post by Flyingmonster » Mon Apr 02, 2012 12:53 pm

Gents :thumb:

Today sees the anniversary of the start of the Falklands Conflict.
The Falklands War began on Friday 2 April 1982, when Argentine forces invaded and occupied the Falkland Islands and South Georgia. The British government dispatched a naval task force to engage the Argentine Navy and Air Force, and retake the islands by amphibious assault. The resulting conflict lasted 74 days and ended with the Argentine surrender on 14 June 1982, which returned the islands to British control. 649 Argentine military personnel, 255 British military personnel and three Falkland Islanders died during the conflict.
The GB which was mentioned a few months back shall begin at 2359 tonight and last 74 Days. Any aircraft that took part in the conflict is acceptable (A list can be found here - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:F ... r_aircraft)

A good source of Kits can be found from our very own Admin SteveS HornbeamModels :thumb: :thumb: Steve has a great range of kits to choose from at below RRP! Drop him a PM with any requests! :thumb: :thumb:


Any problems drop me a message!
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Re: Falklands Conflict GB

Post by waghorn41 » Mon Apr 02, 2012 7:12 pm

Drat, the Hunters we gave to Chile in return for their help don't count. What the hell do I build now !
ex-RAF Hunter, Harrier and Wessex mechanic

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Re: Falklands Conflict GB

Post by Flyingmonster » Mon Apr 02, 2012 10:59 pm

Gents the GB is now live :thumb:
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Re: Falklands Conflict GB

Post by seven » Mon Apr 02, 2012 11:05 pm

Add me in of course Jamie, ill hopefully be building XM597, should the supplier be able to find the sole kit they are showing!

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Re: Falklands Conflict GB

Post by ArabJazzie » Wed Apr 04, 2012 10:26 am

Not putting my hat in for this one as i dont really have the time to take part and no kit that fits the bill.

Have fun though guys and i will be watching!
Arabest,
Geoff.

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