I hope your neighbour retired happily, later on in life.
Falklands, 1982 Group build chat
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April is here, well it was a few days ago, apologies for my delay in opening this group build, but we're off.
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40 years ago today.
Acting Lieutenant Keith Mills with Royal Marines from HMS Endurance and Naval Party 8901 defended South Georgia from a position around King Edward point in the face of a determined Argentine attack.Having been ordered to put up a token resistance and to inflict no fatalities Mills said "we'll at least make their eyes water".The marines destroyed a helicopter and damaged the corvette Guerrico before deciding to call it a day.
Acting Lieutenant Keith Mills with Royal Marines from HMS Endurance and Naval Party 8901 defended South Georgia from a position around King Edward point in the face of a determined Argentine attack.Having been ordered to put up a token resistance and to inflict no fatalities Mills said "we'll at least make their eyes water".The marines destroyed a helicopter and damaged the corvette Guerrico before deciding to call it a day.
Destroyed a helicopter, not a bad days work.
14th June. The end of the Falklands war.
Yes he returned safely Colin, and is now retired . Think it was a shock finding himself out there but played his part .
That's good to hear John.
Well gentlemen, the end is nigh for this group build. Thank you to the brave few who joined in.
Apologies to Colin and everyone in this GB for my non-starting. After last year's fantastic model completion rate, 2022 has proved to be an extremely busy year with life and work which has meant I have had no time at the model bench whatsoever. Again, please accept my apologies.
Joe, no need to apologise. Modelling is a hobby that we might get to enjoy after everything else has been done, dishes and all. Sometimes, life just gets in the way.