051 SOUTH ATLANTIC 1982: The Carrier Campaign in the Falklands War

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Offers a focused history of naval aviation in the Falklands War. The superbly maneuverable Harriers provided air cover during the ferociously contested landings, and later a Harrier Forward Operating Base on the islands was also made available. Explains how the British forces achieved their impressive Falklands air-to-air record, shooting down 21 Argentinian jets for no losses, while suffering more to anti-aircraft fire. Looks into the Harriers' ground-attack campaign and explains the roles played by weapons technology, radar, electronic warfare, aerial reconnaissance, and support helicopters.