The Falkland Islands and South Atlantic
Wars, Falkland Islands Considering it's resources and population, in both Wars the Falkland Island's contribution to the war effort was remarkable, they gave generously in money and lives, indicating how close their ties and loyalties are. During World War I the Falklands contributed an aircraft to the Royal Flying Corps and substantial sums of money. In World War II they contributed large sums of money and ten Spitfires carried the name 'Falkland Islands'.

WARS

Considering it's resources and population, in both Wars the Falkland Island's contribution to the war effort was remarkable, they gave generously in money and lives, indicating how close their ties and loyalties are. During World War I the Falklands contributed an aircraft to the Royal Flying Corps and substantial sums of money. In World War II they contributed large sums of money and ten Spitfires carried the name 'Falkland Islands'.

World War 1

World War 2

The 1982 Conflict

 

 

 

 

 

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