Falkland Islands

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This mosaic image captured during the Falklands War shows evidence of bombing raids at Port Stanley airfield, as well as RFA ships Sir Tristram and Sir Galahad (which can be seen smoking following an attack five days prior.)

This image was obtained thanks to the help of Dwayne Day. Please see his article on this subject here: Satellite reconnaissance and the Falklands War.

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A high resolution declassified spy satellite image of the Falkland Islands taken during the Falklands War on June 13, 1982.

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