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PDF 82 May 1 Sa Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Falklands: Gillmore letter to MOD ("Attack on Argentine Aircraft Carrier") [revised contingency draft for crippling or sinking outside TEZ without warning] [declassified 28 Dec 2012]
PDF 82 May 5 We Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Falklands: Pym minute to MT (Argentine aircraft carrier) ["so long as the carrier is on its present course and in its present posture, our justification for attacking it would be questionable"] [declassified 2012]
PDF 82 May 5 We Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Falklands: Acland minute for Pym (?evening) ("The Argentine Carrier") [discussion at Mandarins' Group; Pym, Whitelaw and Havers concern at possible attack in its present position] [declassified 28 Dec 2012]
PDF 82 May 6 Th Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Falklands: Havers minute to MT (Argentine aircraft carrier) [Havers advises on legality of proposed attack: "[Carrier] must...have approached our forces in such circumstances as to make her a threat and therefore a legitimate target"] [declassified 2012]
PDF 82 May 8 Sa Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Falklands: Note circulated to members of Chiefs of Staff Committee - COS(Misc) 206/742/1 ("Proposed concept of operations for Harrier GR3 in support of ground forces in the Falkland Islands") [capacity to operate from shore essential to avoid overloading carriers] [declassified 28 Dec 2012]
PDF 82 May 21 Fr Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Falklands: FCO record of conversation (FCO Emergency Unit, Jackling) ["Military Operations" - MOD report naval losses] [declassified 28 Dec 2012]
PDF 82 May 22 Sa Speeches, interviews, etc. Major Archive (TNA) Falklands: MOD sitrep (1800Z) ("Situation Report for Operation Sutton as at 221900A May 82") [Ardent sunk, condition of Antrim, Argonaut, Broadsword and Brilliant; forces ashore] [declassified 28 Dec 2012]
PDF 82 May 23 Su Speeches, interviews, etc. Major Archive (TNA) Falklands: MOD statement (2000Z) (Argentine air raids on Task Force ships in San Carlos waters) [six Argentine aircraft shot down, one frigate damaged] [this copy declassified 28 Dec 2012]
PDF 82 May 23 Su Speeches, interviews, etc. Major Archive (TNA) Falklands: MOD sitrep (1800Z) ("Situation Report for Operation Sutton as at 231900A May 82") [Antelope hit; four Argentine aircraft shot down and two helicopters] [this copy declassified 28 Dec 2012]
PDF 82 May 23 Su Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Falklands: FCO sitrep for Pym (1300Z) ("Falkland Islands: military situation at 2.00 PM") [based on briefing at Chiefs of Staff and on sitrep sent to MT at noon] [declassified 28 Dec 2012]
PDF 82 May 27 Th Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Falklands: MOD minute ("News Release Group: Losses and Casualties") [UK and Argentine losses] [declassified 28 Dec 2012]
PDF 82 Jun 2 We Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Falklands: MOD letter to No.10 ("Exocet Attack, 25th May") [attack on the Atlantic Conveyor] [declassified 2012]
PDF 82 Jun 2 We Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Falklands: FCO notes of 65th Meeting/82 of Chiefs of Staff Committee (1030Z) ("Bombing of the British Wye") [Argentine air attack on British tanker - OD(SA) wanted to protest but CDS confirmed ministers had not known ship had been supplying the Task Force] [declassified 28 Dec 2012]
PDF 82 Jun 2 We Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Falklands: Pym PS letter to Nott PS ("Bombing of the British Wye") [OD(SA) wanted to protest but CDS confirmed ministers had not known ship had been supplying the Task Force; Pym would not wish to press the idea of a protest as "could appear hypocritical"] [declassified 28 Dec 2012]
PDF 82 Jun 3 Th Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Falklands: Gillmore minute for Acland ("Diversion of Vulcan to Brasilia") [cover story and coordination; plane carrying US Shrike missile] [declassified 28 Dec 2012]
PDF 82 Jun 10 Th Declassified documents Minor Archive (TNA) Falklands: FCO Legal Adviser minute to Gillmore ("Attacks on Argentine Forces") [MOD seeking legal advice on operations in Argentine territorial waters after repossession of the islands; issue of mining] [declassified 28 Dec 2012]
PDF 82 Jun 10 Th Declassified documents Minor Archive (TNA) Falklands: Wright minute for Acland (RAF error in sending boxes to Uruguay) [Beetham "suitably apologetic"] [declassified 28 Dec 2012]
PDF 82 Jun 10 Th Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Falklands: BRITDEFAT signal to MODUK (1630Z) ("AP and ATK mines in the Falklands") [French specialists say France has not supplied any mines to the Argentinians] [declassified 28 Dec 2012]
PDF 82 Jun 10 Th Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Falklands: FCO Legal Adviser letter to MOD ("Attacks on Argentine forces and mining of Argentine waters") [legal advice on operations in Argentine territorial waters after repossession of the islands; issue of mining, cleared with Attorney-General owing to OD(SA) interest in topic] [declassified 28 Dec 2012]
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