Bluff Cove Air Attacks (1982)

Bluff Cove Air Attacks took place in 1982 during Falklands War.

Battle facts

• Year: 1982
• Date: 8 June 1982
• Era: Contemporary
• Conflict: Falklands War
• Commanders (A): Jeremy Moore, Michael Clapp, Julian Thompson, Tony Wilson
• Commanders (B): Ernesto Crespo, Mario Menendez, Juan Lombardo
• Casualties: 56 killed 150 wounded 1 landing ship scuttled 1 LCU sunk 1 helicopter written off 1 landing ship badly damaged 1 frigate damaged (side A), 3 killed 3 aircraft lost (side B)
• Outcome: Argentine victory British ground attack on Stanley delayed by two days
• Coordinates: -51.799°, -58.219°

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Sources

Wikipedia article on Bluff Cove Air Attacks · Wikidata entry