Extract from Lords debate on Defence Review - Jan 18
Friday, 19 January 2018 08:51
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Lord Craig of Radley (CB):...Since the 1990s, we have had complete
air superiority over opposing forces. That was not so in
the Falklands. The opponent could not be denied airspace. Our
losses mounted: six fighting ships and landing craft sunk; others
knocked out of action; more than 30 air assets gone; nearly 1,000
dead or wounded, all in a mere three weeks. Only victory brought
salvation, a halt to these setbacks and escape from disaster. After
the conflict, we had enough in strength...Request free trial
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