How far did the Paras march in the Falklands?

After disembarking from ships at San Carlos on East Falkland, on 21 May 1982, Royal Marines and members of the Parachute Regiment yomped (and tabbed) with their equipment across the islands, covering 56 miles (90 km) in three days carrying 80-pound (36 kg) loads.

Did the SAS fight in the Falklands War?

Accompanying the 2 Squadrons was Lieutenant-Colonel Mike Rose, the Commander of 22 SAS. For the last 30 years, the SAS had been deployed around the world in a series of small conflicts, honing its skills in counter insurgency and counter-terrorism.

What weapons did the SAS use in the Falklands war?

Infantry weapons

• M79 Grenade launcher.
• M203 Grenade launcher.
• L4 Bren light machine gun.
• L7A2 GPMG general-purpose machine gun.
• L2A1 HMG heavy machine gun (for air defence)
• Rocket 66 mm HEAT L1A1.
• L14A1 Carl Gustav recoilless rifle.
• MILAN ATGM anti-tank guided missile.

What was the Special Air Service in the Falklands conflict?

Special Air Service (SAS) – The Falklands Conflict. When Argentina invaded the Falklands in April, 1982, Britain dispatched a large Naval Task Force to recapture the Falklands. Steaming south with the British fleet were D and G Squadron of the SAS, with supporting signals units. Accompanying the 2 Squadrons was Lieutenant-Colonel Mike Rose,

Who was the commander of 22 SAS in the Falklands?

When Argentina invaded the Falklands in April, 1982, Britain dispatched a large Naval Task Force to recapture the Falklands. Steaming south with the British fleet were D and G Squadron of the SAS, with supporting signals units. Accompanying the 2 Squadrons was Lieutenant-Colonel Mike Rose, the Commander of 22 SAS.

What was the role of the SBS in the Falkland Islands?

On the 1st of May, as the Task Force got within helicopter range, SBS and G Squadron SAS reconnaissance teams were airlifted onto the Falkland Islands. The SBS were mostly assigned the beaches and coastal areas whilst the SAS would handle the inland sectors.

Where were the SAS based in the Falkland Islands?

They were based at Rio Grande on the Argentine mainland, 400 miles west of the Falkland Islands. Operation Mikado aimed to fly 55 SAS men on to the heavily defended base in two C130 Hercules transport aircraft, keeping the engines running while they carried out the attack.