We take you behind the scenes on a BFBS creative shoot, 8000 miles from home. With access all areas, we take a look at the current military presence on the Falkland Islands as well as the incredible wildlife. #BFBS #Falklands
@@qasimmir7117: And don't forget the fact that the Falklands/Malvinas War only lasted a few months & ended with a sure victory for the British, in stark contrast to the war of attrition that is Vietnam.
Johnny U. Doe Right, I’m saying in reference to the guy’s original comment that like Vietnam, the Falklands is known more as a war rather than a place.
Let’s be real here. If there hadn’t been a war over the Falklands, NOBODY would talk about the islands. They seem like an awesome place and rich in nature but the average person couldn’t even tell you that they exist.
I'm an American, didn't find out about the war until long after learning about the island and only last month watched my first documentary about the Falkland war
I was there from Feb to May '85 as one of the last bunch of lads on the Harriers (1453 flight) RAF Stanley. It was one of the best postings I ever had and I always have fond memories of the place, and tons of photos. The Globe seems to have upped it's game since then, it was so bad I took photos of it and it's toilets, which were truly minging. We used to get a four tonner into Stanley and get dropped off and picked up at the Globe every 10th day (our day off). Alcohol and cigs were remarkably cheap and plentiful. So cheap in fact I managed to save £1200 in four months and then promptly pissed it all against a wall when I returned to Wittering. Ahhh. Good times. If you were there in Feb to May in 85 and were on the RAF Coastel when the fire alarm went off in the middle of the night and everyone had to evacuate, sorry, that was us pissed up.
I was at RAF mount pleasant in 1992 for 4 months resident infantry company , went to mare harbor, onion range , shag cove , port Stanley will never forget it I had a brilliant time and a experience I will never forget the Falklands is absolutely beautiful especially in November the temperature was in the 80s and lovely and sunny
I was there back in the day on the clean up , most squaddies were living on a ship in the harbour but lucky enough I was attached to the Stanley hospital as a driver and we had cards made up with You just had the "Stanley Hopsital Independent Taxis Service" Didnt go down to well ! Remember it being bloody cold and bleak and boring tbh.
I was also.there in '82 after the war. Me and my crew lived on the Rangatira and taken ashore by landing craft to wirk every day. The Rangatira's water purification frequently broke down so it was lime living in a fart. A lit of squaddies were also living on the Sir Tristram, moored in the harbour. That was one of the ships that took a lot of damage from Argie air attacks. I still have my 1982 minefield map put out by the Royal Engineers. There was a helluva lot of mines in those days!
Somebody can probably correct me, but I am sure I read/heard somewhere that the Falklands have been British since *before* *Argentina* *was* *actually* *a* *country* ?! If so, then how they think they could have any legitimate claim on the islands is utterly beyond me......
Yes Britain had the Falklands before Argentina was a independent country There claim comes from when the Pope halved the world between Portugal and Spain with the The Treaty of Tordesillas The Argentine claim comes from the Belief that all of the Spanish claims in that area should of been there's upon independence and fall of the Spanish empire Its complete bullshit But Argentina with there poor economy and shit government need something to distract the people so they are less focused on how shit it is at home because why actually improve when you can distract people?
The UK also gave the Falklands a referendum on whether they wanted to remain a territory of the UK, or leave and potentially become Argentinian. There was an almost 100% voter turnout. Only 3 people from the entire of the Falklands wanted to leave the UK, there was 2 blank votes, every single other person on the Islands wanted to remain British. Argentina claiming the islands when there's literally only 3 individuals there supporting them. I don't think iv ever seen a country claim something that so few people want.
@@rickyphillips7630 my bad, I must have just assumed the UK were behind it because it sounds mad to think that just 3 people could be vocal enough to get a referendum. But I did a bit of googling and it seems it was held due to pressure from Argentina.
BFBS is an excellent channel. We have now watched quite a few of your programmes and they are all very professional: interesting, educational, even entertaining. The videography can be superb (as in this case) and the presentation is excellent. Thank you very much, BFBS and especially the BFBS creative team.
Thank you for a lovely video. I was working in Western Australia when I was called up to do my bit for the liberation of the Falklands. The official decision made was that it would be over in a couple of weeks and that I would not get back to Aldershot let alone Port Stanley in time to be of any use. My platoon commander was killed at Goose Green and after watching your video I think he would be proud of the legacy he and many others made through their actions to ensure the Falklands are what Falklanders want their home to be.
Did a six month tour down there in 84,the Globe had sawdust on the floor back then,Penguin colonies stink to hell but what a beautiful place it is,I was Reme out at 2 Field Workshop at Moody Brook back then.
@William Dryden That remark offends soo many people. But I respect your opinion will. In Argentina you would have a fatal accident for voicing your opinion. I'm pleased you will remain unharmed here.
Top video guys. Worth noting that the resources in the waters around the Falklands 'up the ante' somewhat, so worth the continuing military presence to discourage the resurgence of any stupid ideas from the western direction. Also a sound out to the Falkland Islands Regiment, PT local soldiers who serve to protect their British home. So its not just regular troops on the island, but the islanders themselves who contribute to its defence and deterrence.
Hi. Somewhere on BFBS (on YT) there is a long programme about the Falklands and it spends a while on the local regiment, which, we are told, is well-integrated with the UK-wide military. Luckily under the PM (Boris Johnson - like him or not this is good news) we are now investing more on defence and modernising many aspects - most notably the Royal Navy and Royal Marines. We should absolutely protect the Falklands; we did not send so many to die and be wounded, in my lifetime, just to hand it to a new generation of foreign claimants. It is ironic that, prior to the invasion, there were 43 Royal Marines stationed there and an ice-patrol ship (Endurance) assigned to the whole territories. Now look at the Queen's military presence - very substantial, with proven re-supply and reinforcement capabilities and a capability to set-sail a whole Carrier Support Group with fifth-generation combat aircraft aboard.
Fantastic footage. I loved my tour down there in 2003. The local people are fantastic visited the Globe had a pint or two in there. Visited Mare Harbour, Onion Range, Sea lion Island, was lucky enough to get on a herc trip over South Georgia that was absolutely breathtaking. A place I would love to visit again before i leave this lifetime
Nice Video, not as i remember, i arrived on May 21st 1982 and left 8 months later. Always in my heart and mind, loss of mates, but one of the greatest time in my life, doing what we were trained for, protecting the Island's population from a bully and invader.
The only oppressors in this story were the Argentines.Within days of invading the islands,they were making people drive on the opposite side of the road,and when school teachers refused to teach Argentine history the soldiers closed the school,so you can see the way that was going and how it would have ended up for the islanders had the Argentines prevailed.
Similar but more brutal efforts are being made by the Russians against Ukrainian teachers and schools. Teachers were picked out and shot by the Russians and the schools burnt down. The oppressors know that is how you get rid of a people. Get rid of their culture and language first and then the rest follows. I knew that Galtieri had miscalculated badly when he sent in the Argentine forces into the Falklands in 1982. He also underestimated Thatcher in this regard.
What amazes me is the Falklands has a GDP higher than countries like Albania and Norway, which is incredible when you take into account how the Falklands scale is typically understated as 'just a rock'.
Ive just come back from the falklands and its an amazing place with so many lovely people who all live happily together. Special special place indeed. ❤
I’ve spent Christmas in Port Stanley - being in the Southern hemisphere it is really hot in December. On Boxing Day the Islanders have horse racing. You can drive out in The Camp and have a barbecue and cool the beers in one of the numerous streams. You can advance-book a 9 seater plane and go island hopping to see the wildlife.
Great video guys. I'm lucky enough to have visited twice. The islands are incredibly beautiful and I'm not sure people back in the UK get that. If it were 3 degrees warmer it would also probably be the wind surfing capital of the world, always a gale blowing and amazing deep blue water.
Great video guys, did 2 tours in the Falklands in 83 and 86, some fond memories of the Globe. The islands have come a long way and so different but the people remain true at heart.
I did a tour down there shortly after the war travelling back to UK on Uganda and we still used to get the odd Argentinian aircraft get too near the islands to be chased off by our Phantoms! We had to 'crash out' several times to disperse our Chinooks to safe locations flying in the dark with NVG's on no lights! I loved the place, it was how England 'used to be'. We were based at Kellys Garden at San Carlos. We go to see the amazing people and the scenery. There is a 5 mile long white beach called 'Paloma Beach' was home for the Emporer Penguins. Im glad we took it back and basically if they try to take it again......guess what......we will be ready.
What a change from when I was down there 1984 - 5. The town has expanded so much. Mount Pleasant was still a building site then. The " in " word for after the move was " normalisation " i.e. just like any other RAF camp unlike the unique nature of working on Stanley airfield !!
I quite agree. I did two tours down there abouot that time and as a result had five winters and no summer in the space of two years. Even back then as a serving soldier the one thing I was impressed by was the beauty of the the region. Even if the locals don't consider it windy unless the wind speed is over 35 knots. Anything less is considered merely breezy
i got half way through this and after seeing how big port stanley had got, it occured to me that i hadnt seen any mine fields so i ggogled it and then you showed it at the end anyway.thats awesome that they cleared all the mines.
I was lucky enough to go down there to stay with the family of a friend who grew up in the Falklands back in 2007. It doesn't look like all that much have changed on the surface since then, which is good because it's a very beautiful place with a proud and friendly people. Though I'm sure the economy has come along a way since then too. Great film and much that looks familiar, even the beer in the Globe :D!
A beautiful island with undisturbed nature, fresh air and not crowded. The sky in The Falklands always look grey and that can get a bit depressing. Also, it seems to be windy most of the times, it’s probably cold even in summer.
@@ecko5541 waste? He probably got paid decent money and picked up some valuable skills. Probably a better use of his time than going around picking fights in the YT comment section like you...
Great video enjoyed what you have shared thankyou Just a matter of interest my Grandfather was stationed in Port Stanley between 1941-43 part of I’m told was around 5000 troops who were sent to the islands to protect from other known risks at that time ,he befriended the post masters family the Brownings whilst there and was told they came to stay in the UK sometime after the end of WW2 I’ve never seen anything online about the West Yorkshire Regiment’s stay but thought I’d mention it anyway thanks again for the channel and keep posting videos
I´m Argentinian and I really liked this video. No matter the opinions about the Islands, I have great respect for them and their islanders. As for the British in general. I am very interested to visiting them one day and, what's more, being able to do business there. I believe that the islanders need many things that can be supplied from my country, and I believe that the islanders have a high purchasing power to be able to acquire a lot of goods. Who knows, maybe one day we can get closer through the oldest method of humanity: trade.
@@thebestplaguemarine3130 my country is a place that is decline for the last century. So, imagine poverty, crime, corruption and hunger like common things. But, Argentina have something that is the most improtant: the people. Yes, we have the most important capital in latín América, beutiful places and views and a lot of things to do. But we have a human Capital that cautivate the citizens of around the World. PD: sorry for my english but the corrector of my phone and the fact that I cant use the english in the day to day, my english level is horrible
@@northamericanintercontinen3207 It´s obvious that an island so close to Argentina, with a population of less than 5,000 inhabitants, has a greater chance and would get more benefit from commerce with Argentina than with the United Kingdom itself.
@@augustodallorso Do you believe the people of the Falklands have the right to choose their future ? If you do it's a shame so few of your fellow countryman would agree.
Brilliant video and great effort put into making it! Does anyone know what is the background music running from the start of the clip till approx 2min mark? None of my music recognition apps would tell me...
Gorgeous footage. It's a big territory. Almost the size of Northern Ireland. If you put Port Stanley where London is the West of the Islands would stretch to Cardiff.
Easy to forget is the sacrifice of the Royal Navy in the first fight there, during the Battle of the Falkland Islands in the Great War-another victory under difficult circumstances after an earlier trouncing!
I remember the war as a 13 year old and was glued to BBC news for daily updates. I’ve been fascinated with the islands ever since and hope one day I can visit 🏴
Did a tour in 91, 2 Queens as RIC company. Great training with the RAF and Navy on board HMS Arrow watching the RAF practice attacking the ship your on at deck level 😲 onion ranges Night attacks & When back at base lots of drinking and fights with other units Those were the days 😂
Never they are scummy falklands was NEVER Argentines the First Nation to lay claim was the English so the argentine government need to stop posturing and trying the hype job . It was never there’s in the first place .
@@leoflorida95 you are so wrong it's laughable. I don't know how they teach history where you are from, in Britain (one of the TOP educational systems in the world) we teach history as accurately as possible, even if it makes the British look bad, that's how democracy works and how to prevent the same mistakes from occurring.
I lived and worked there for 6 months in 1985 at Surf bay RAF Stanley which was then the explosive storage area where we prepped the weapons for the harriers
I've had the privilege of visiting the Falklands twice, as someone born in 1977 and the war being one of my earliest memories, it was a pilgrimage for me. It's such an incredible place, I'd recommend a visit to anyone at least once in your life. Unless you're Argentine of course.
The Falklands aren't costing the UK Government any cash, but it's a great place to do certain military exercises that aren't feasible at home i.e. win -win for the UK.
Visited the Falklands earlier this year. Decided to get some fish and chips and being and Island with British customs etc and the fact that its an island where you have loads of fish I expected great things. Boy was I disappointed. The fish served was of the imported frozen stuff all look the same size and shape and the chips well that's another story. I can't believe that there wasn't any fresh fish to be had and was told they didn't know when they would have any. The dross that was served up was bar far the worst fish and chips I have ever had and at £14.99 per serving was an outrage. As for the rest of our time, I am glad I got to see the battle areas with a guide who knew what he was talking about. Well worth the visit and given the opportunity would go back. The people we met were as friendly as anywhere I have visited.
@@mikeshilovski1512 Because Argentina was a military dictatorship at the time, combined with a horrible economy and just terrible human right abused. All these things combined didn't promise a nice future for the Falkland under Argentine rule. The current population would've probably been culturly erased as well, judging by the nationalistic fervor most Argentines still seem to have to the whole thing, which wouldn't have been that good for the current population.
My eyes got misty 7:09 as he describes how Fulton Islanders love the low flying jets, compared to civilians elsewhere in the world who complain about low flying jets. The falcon Islanders love their sound of freedom
In 1988, I spent a year working in Buenos Aires and with hundreds of 19-22 year olds, and with their parents and employers. It fascinated me to hear their answer: "If money was no object, where would you send your kids for education?" The UK. "If you could migrate to any place on earth, where?" Miami and London. (The streets of Miami, they believed from TV shows, were paved in cocaine and gold. sigh) The older BA'ers said "We'll have another failing tyrant who'll dream up reasons that a new war will save his bad administration, and it will happen just like the last time."
I saw the "pebble mill" report on the Falklands many, many years ago. So when I went to college for hospitality I did a project on tourism there and how to grow it. Sent requests on info to almost British department, 2 days after the argies took over I had a visit fro "suits" with bulges under their armpits, almost crapped my self,so had to prove my interest, sorta proudn9f that???
