Bluff Cove Air Attacks (1982 AD)
Bluff Cove Air Attacks took place in 1982 AD during Falklands War.
Battle facts
- Year: 1982 AD
- 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: approx. 56 killed
150 wounded
1 landing ship scuttled
1 LCU sunk
1 helicopter written off
1 landing ship badly damaged
1 frigate damaged3 killed
3 aircraft lost
- Outcome: Argentine victory
British ground attack on Stanley delayed by two days
- Coordinates: -51.799°, -58.219°
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