The Royal Armouries played host to a ‘meet the veterans’ event at the weekend, which saw armed forces personnel from the conflict meet up with visitors – including dignitaries from the Falklands themselves.
The conflict began on April 2, 1982, when Argentina launched amphibious landings, known as Operation Rosario, on the Falkland Islands.
However tensions had been building before that date, particularly with an incident on March 19 of that year, when the Argentine flag was raised at South Georgia Island. The conflict lasted for 10 weeks – a ceasefire was declared on June 14, 1982.
A total of 904 military personnel died during the conflict.
Of these 255 were British soldiers and 649 Argentinian soldiers were killed.
5. Veterans at Fort Nelson
Veteran Alan Day during the event at the Royal Armouries. Picture: Mike Cooter (280523) Photo: Mike Cooter
6. Veterans at Fort Nelson
Veteran David Atkinson during the event at the Royal Armouries. Photo: Mike Cooter
7. Veterans at Fort Nelson
Veteran Barrie Jones ties his scarf around one of the figures in remembrance of a fallen comrade. Photo: Mike Cooter
8. Veterans at Fort Nelson
Veterans Alan Day and Ian Mathews speak with members of the public who attended the event at the Royal Armouries. Photo: Mike Cooter