A few photographs of our visit to the Falkland Islands for the 20th Anniversary Celebrations.
We were invited by the Falkland Is.Government as honoured guests with 15 other VIP's to enjoy the celebrations in the Islands and meet our islander friends.
(All other photos on this page copyright GM3ITN)
Presented to Les Hamilton by Falkland Government June 2002
THE GOVERNOR AND COMMANDANT FALKLANDS SALUTE ON THE 14th JUNE 2002
THE TORNADO OVER SAUNDERS IS.
Saunders Island is a large island 3 miles off West Falkland,on my visit I was given a personal salute with a low flying Tornado Fighter dipping his wings on the flypast.What a fine gesture by R.A.F. Falklands
THE BLEAK ROAD TO MOUNT PLEASANT AIRPORT FROM STANLEY
GM3ITN MEETS VP8HZ AFTER 35 YEARS
Tony Pole Evans kept in daily contact during the occupation by Argentina, sending important information to Les Hamilton in Scotland which was passed to the MOD and forwarded to the Task Force sometimes within 5 minutes.
KING PENGUINS AT THE "NECK" SAUNDERS ISLAND
THE FALKLANDS STILL HAVE MANY MINEFIELDS
THE FIGAS ISLANDER TO SAUNDERS ISLAND
SAUNDERS SETTLEMENT
VP8ITN WINTER SUNBATHING
UPLAND GEESE IN STANLEY
SAM SALT's WREATH TO THE BRAVE SOULS LOST ON THE HMS SHEFFIELD
VP8ITN VISITS BOB McLEOD VP8LP
It was Bob that passed the invasion news to me in Scotland,stating that the Argentine flag was flying over Government House in Port Stanley
OVER THE MOUNTAINS ON THE WAY BACK TO STANLEY FROM SAUNDERS ISLAND
TROOPS MARCHING ON ROSS ROAD, STANLEY (photo: Penguin News)
The British Forces were given the Freedom of the Falkland Islands on the 20th Anniversary of the War,14th June 2002.
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