HMS Hermes & HMS Invincible Deployment to Falklands, 1982 | The British Falkland Islands & British Military

The Falklands Islands, known as the Malvinas in Argentina, had been disputed since the early 19th century. In April 1982, Argentina's military government, seeking to divert from economic crisis at home, launched Operation Rosario, swiftly capturing the capital Port Stanley. The UK assembled a powerful task force, including the carriers HMS Hermes and Invincible, to retake the territory. Key battles included the British landing at San Carlos Water under heavy air attack and the decisive victory a

HMS Invincible - Falklands War - Royal Navy Air Power | The British Falkland Islands & British Military

HMS Invincible triumphantly returns to Portsmouth after the Falklands Conflict 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧 Contrary to Argentine Claims that HMS Invincible (R05) was Sunk / Damaged the facts of the matter are, After the surrender of the Argentine ground forces on the islands, the British still faced the problem of potential Argentine air attacks from the Argentine Mainland, so an aircraft carrier had to remain on station to guard the islands with its squadron of Sea Harriers until the local airfield was prepar