discussion Falklands, 1982 Group build chat

[colin m]

I shall watch with interest. Remembering this well, had a neighbor who was in RAF bomb disposal and went out to help with the munitions disposal. Some might remember reading about him sleeping next to a unexploded bomb to alleviate fears of it exploding . He told me later that he was convinced it was safe, but as so many were concerned it was the best thing to do .

I hope your neighbour retired happily, later on in life.

 

[colin m]

April is here, well it was a few days ago, apologies for my delay in opening this group build, but we're off.

 

[Jon Heptonstall]

40 years ago today.
Acting Lieutenant Keith Mills with Royal Marines from HMS Endurance and Naval Party 8901 defended South Georgia from a position around King Edward point in the face of a determined Argentine attack.Having been ordered to put up a token resistance and to inflict no fatalities Mills said "we'll at least make their eyes water".The marines destroyed a helicopter and damaged the corvette Guerrico before deciding to call it a day.

 

[colin m]

Destroyed a helicopter, not a bad days work.

 

[colin m]

Black Buck 1, was forty years ago today.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Black_Buck

 

[colin m]

14th June. The end of the Falklands war.

 

[Guest]

I hope your neighbour retired happily, later on in life.

Yes he returned safely Colin, and is now retired . Think it was a shock finding himself out there but played his part .

 

[colin m]

Yes he returned safely Colin, and is now retired . Think it was a shock finding himself out there but played his part .

That's good to hear John.

 

[colin m]

Well gentlemen, the end is nigh for this group build. Thank you to the brave few who joined in.

 

[flyjoe180]

Well gentlemen, the end is nigh for this group build. Thank you to the brave few who joined in.

Apologies to Colin and everyone in this GB for my non-starting. After last year's fantastic model completion rate, 2022 has proved to be an extremely busy year with life and work which has meant I have had no time at the model bench whatsoever. Again, please accept my apologies.

 

[colin m]

Again, please accept my apologies.

Joe, no need to apologise. Modelling is a hobby that we might get to enjoy after everything else has been done, dishes and all. Sometimes, life just gets in the way.