Bluff Cove Air Attacks (1982)

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

Battle facts

Year: 1982
Date: 1982-06-08
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°