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i was in the Royal Navy from 1963-1971 AND IN 1966 I WAS SENT FROM SOUTH AFRICA ON BOARD THE FRIGATE HMS PUMA AS A PLANE WITH 2 PEOPLE HAD "INVADED " THE FALKLANDS (they were Argentinians). I cannot find any record of this on the web and wondered if anyone new anything about it. By the time we got there as it took 7 days they had left and all we did was play football against a local team on a pitch with more sheep than players. The 25th Anniversary has brought this to mind that is why I ask the question.

Thanks to anyone who may help.

PS at the time Sir Francis Chistester was sailing around the world and we escorted him around the Cape

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"Never heard of the invasion.

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Might be better asked here: http://www.rumration.co.uk/cpgn2/index.php?prevtheme=royalnavy

If you're still interested, I'm just finished reading a book called "Message from the Falklands", letters from a D.Tinker, who was killed on the Gloucester. I thought the whole mess was contrived at the time, but hearing it confirmed by someone in a position to appreciate the extent of the SNAFU, and the unspeakable nature of Thatcher and Co was worth the read. I also had pals on the Canberra who left the Merch as soon as they got home in disgust.

I dont agree with what goes on under the disguise of propping up governments by slaughtering people, but I appreciate the dedication of those of us who opt to defend the country, and get dragged in by default.

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