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Atlantic Conveyor Reinforces British Air Power in Falklands
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1982

Atlantic Conveyor Reinforces British Air Power in Falklands

On this day in 1982, Harrier GR3s and Sea Harriers arrived aboard Atlantic Conveyor, reinforcing British air power in the Falklands War.

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On this day in 1982, Harrier GR3s and Sea Harriers arrived aboard Atlantic Conveyor, reinforcing British air power in the Falklands War.
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