Posted on Jan 9, 2024
The Argentine Air Force wanted to buy F/A-18s or F-16s to replace its A-4 fleet instead had to...
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The Argentina Air Force was the only service that actually did a good job fighting British Forces during the Falklands war.
Argentina also lost 18 pilots in that conflict.
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Argentina also lost 18 pilots in that conflict.
More Falklands War Stories in the comments.
The Argentine Air Force wanted to buy F/A-18s or F-16s to replace its A-4 fleet instead had to...
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I love the A4. It's a workhorse and it's outlived a whole lot of other more advanced airframes.
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Falklands Conflict in the Air | How British Harriers beat the odds
When the Falklands Conflict began Argentina seemingly had a massive advantage in the skies. They had over 100 aircraft of varying types. Some could operate f...
The British respected the A-4 skyhawks. The Argentina force was small but brave.
https://youtu.be/5Lw8eWE7aQ8?si=pzRIc_sKOT5AhplF
PO1 William "Chip" Nagel LTC Eugene Chu
SMSgt Lawrence McCarter Lt Col Charlie Brown Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen CPT Jack Durish LTC Stephen F. CSM Charles Hayden 1SG Russell Scott 1SG Patrick Burke SFC Dr. Jesus Garcia-Arce, Psy.D SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL SFC John Davis LTC Trent Klug CDR Andrew McMenamin, PhD Col (Join to see) 1st Lt Padre Dave Poedel CPT (Join to see)
https://youtu.be/5Lw8eWE7aQ8?si=pzRIc_sKOT5AhplF
PO1 William "Chip" Nagel LTC Eugene Chu
SMSgt Lawrence McCarter Lt Col Charlie Brown Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen CPT Jack Durish LTC Stephen F. CSM Charles Hayden 1SG Russell Scott 1SG Patrick Burke SFC Dr. Jesus Garcia-Arce, Psy.D SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL SFC John Davis LTC Trent Klug CDR Andrew McMenamin, PhD Col (Join to see) 1st Lt Padre Dave Poedel CPT (Join to see)
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Footage of a Tense Aerial Battle During the Falklands War
It's 10 weeks into the Falklands War, and two British Harriers find themselves protecting damaged ships. Suddenly, Argentine Skyhawks appear on the horizon a...
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