Falklands War | Howard Ormerod was onboard the Atlantic Conveyor as it was hit by two Argentine Exocet missiles killing twelve sailors. Here is a short promotional clip from the full interview. #FalklandsWar #AtlanticConveyor #Falklands40
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#AtlanticConveyor was roll-on roll-off container ship requisitioned by the MOD at the beginning of the #Falklands #War through the STUFT system (Ships Taken Up From Trade). The ship carried six Wessex helicopters and five RAF Chinooks from No. 18 Squadron RAF. She was bombed and set afire at on 25 May.
12 people lost their lives including the Captain North who was given a posthumous award of the Distinguished Service Cross (DSC).
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#BBC television cameras recorded images of Royal Navy helicopters hovering in thick smoke to winch survivors from the burning landing ships.
Other units affected included 3 Troop-of 20 Field Squadron, 36 Engineer Regiment-which was temporarily attached to 9 Independent #Parachute #Squadron and was being transported on the Galahad to provide engineering support following the landings. Engineers feature prominently in contemporary footage showing two lifeboats landing survivors. Also on board were 16 Field Ambulance, who assisted with the treatment and evacuation of the many casualties.
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