Souvenir Badge of the Falklands Conflict

The British overseas territory of the Falkland Islands was invaded by Argentine forces on 2 April 1982. A Royal Navy task force was despatched with ground troops to retake the Islands and the Argentine surrender was accepted on 14 June. The RAF executed five long-range bombing operations against Stanley airfield and anti-aircraft installations, operating from Ascension Island. Avro Vulcan XM598, on display in the Cold War exhibition, was one of the aircraft designated for these operations.

Harrier GR Mk 3 aircraft of No. 1 Squadron RAF operated off HMS Hermes during the Falklands Conflict, in support of the Royal Navy's Sea Harrier FRS Mk1, illustrated on the souvenir badge displayed here.