Ministry of Defence, Chief of Defence Staff files
Falklands: UKE Washington telegram 1345 to FCO (1919Z) ("Following for Gillmore") [State received Reagan's authority to release Stinger; vital to retain secrecy or US would be "totally unable" to help with further requests] [declassified Spt 2017]
| Document type: | Declassified documents |
|---|---|
| Source: | DEFE25/463 f46 |
| Editorial comments: | From context the delivery of Stinger missiles is clearly meant. For confirmation see Jackling minute 20 Apr discussing the telegram. |
| Importance ranking: | Major |
| Word count: | 1p |
| Themes: | British relations with the US, Foreign policy (USA), Defence (Falklands) |
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