British Customs thought it was agricultural machinery for export to Africa when they inspected it. But then again, they didn't have time to look under the wrapping paper because it was getting late on a Friday afternoon.
At Ascension, she picked up eight Fleet Air Arm Sea Harriers (809 Squadron) and six RAF Harrier GR.3 jump jets, while one Chinook was removed for maintenance, and then set sail for the South Atlantic. On arrival off the Falklands in mid-May, the Harriers were off-loaded to the carriers.
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Hariers. That means thosae are burial shrouds. Burial at sea the obvious intent here.
Surely a picture from the Falklands War. Isnt that the container ship that was later sunk?
Rick
Atlantic Conveyer
British Customs thought it was agricultural machinery for export to Africa when they inspected it. But then again, they didn't have time to look under the wrapping paper because it was getting late on a Friday afternoon.
Atlantic Conveyor was transporting Helicopters.
You are wrong there Wilky...
At Ascension, she picked up eight Fleet Air Arm Sea Harriers (809 Squadron) and six RAF Harrier GR.3 jump jets, while one Chinook was removed for maintenance, and then set sail for the South Atlantic. On arrival off the Falklands in mid-May, the Harriers were off-loaded to the carriers.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atlantic_Conveyor
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