Guernsey, 2008 Five Pounds RAF "THE FALKLANDS WAR" Silver Proof.
The Falklands "war" began on April 1982, when the Argentine leader General Galtieri, ordered the invasion and occupation of the Islands. It ended when the Argentine farces surrendered on 14th June 1982. Although it was essentially a ground forces operation with strong navel support, carried out many thousands of miles from British air bases, the RAF in fact played a key role in the Falklands War. In the war Zone, RAF G.3 Harriers and pilots were prepared for carrier operation. Ten flew with the Navy, of which three were shot down by flak and one destroyed on landing. Vulcan B.2 bombers of 44.50 and 51 Squadrons flew from Ascension, refuelling in midair before attacking the airfield at Stanley, using conventional bombs and Shrike anti-radar missiles. Nimrod MR.1 (and later MR.2) Maritime Patrol Aircraft flew over 100 missions providing Search and Rescue support, radio links and coordination of midair refueling, Vulcan bombers also provided radar reconnaissance support.
COIN SPECIFICATION
Issuing Country: Bailiwick of Guernsey
Denomination: 5 Pounds
Alloy: 925 Sterling silver
Weight: 28.28g
Diameter: 38.61 mm
Limited Edition: 25,000
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Guernsey, 2000 Five Pounds '100th Birthday of the Queen Mother' Stunning Silver Proof in Capsule FDC£38.00