#DontInvadeTheFalklands
POTD: The Falklands Conflict – 1982
Our Photo Of The Day goes back in time, to The Falklands Conflict in 1982. I wonder how many of our readers were even born then, some 40 years ago? The Falklands War between Argentina and the United Kingdom went on for ten weeks until Argentina surrendered. In total 907 people lost their lives.
POTD: Falkland Islands Defence Force Shooting Historic Weapons
Photo Of The Day: The Falkland Islands Defence Force is the Volunteer Military Unit first established in 1892. The Force is fully funded by the Falkland Islands Government and works closely with British Forces to provide defence and security to the Falkland Islands.
POTD: SA-80 in the Falklands Onion Ranges
The Picture Of The Day takes us to The Falklands, and the infamous Onion Ranges a vast swathe of land which is used for training by the Army. It is located on a remote part of the East Falkland island.
L42A1 Sniper Overview: The Last Lee-Enfield
The L42A1 sniper rifle was England’s last Enfield. James Paris Lee’s action served the United Kingdom for over 100 years, and the famously quick rear-locking action was retired in the 1990s when the L42A1 was deemed obsolete.
So what would a British sniper during the Cold War have received in his transit chest? In this episode of TFBTV, we take a look to find out just that!
